REMINDERS ON SCHOOL PROCEDURES

SCHOOL DINNERS

School dinners are proved by Scolarest who deal with all the administration themselves.  Dinners now cost £1.75 per day.  If you have queries or problems you need to phone Mrs Bunker our Catering Manager after 9.30 am on 715946.

You can help eliminate problems if you:-

-      always pay by cheque

-      make sure payment is an envelope with the child’s name, class and the dates you are paying for clearly written on it

-      make sure that payments are always up to date

-       request meals for the whole week (not odd days)

PLAYGROUND FENCE/SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

Children are not allowed to sit or climb on the wooden fence around our playground for their own safety.  I would like to ask adults to respect this rule too.  The fence is not designed for sitting on and children who follow your example are in danger of being hurt. 

I would also like to remind you that children are not allowed to run and play in the areas beyond the fence, again for safety reasons.  Please supervise your children before and after school ensuring that they keep out of these areas. 

On the playground area children are not allowed to kick footballs before school.  They do enjoy chasing around so I would ask you to keep a close eye on toddlers and to keep pushchairs near you, again to avoid accidents.

If your child has a problem with another child you should not talk to that child or his/her parents in the playground, especially if you are upset or angry.  It always makes the situation worse.  I am happy to investigate such problems or you can make an appointment to see your child’s teacher.

PUNCTUALITY/SMOOTH START TO DAY/SAFETY

Children should not be on the premises before 8.40 am when the gates open.   They are supervised by a teacher from 8.45 am onwards.   We ask parents to stand well back from the area where children go into class as soon as the bell goes at 8.55 am.   In particular this is an appeal to the parents of children in Classes A, B, and C to move well back from the children as we try to get them into school as quickly and quietly as possible.   On wet days children go in through one of the Keystage 2 doors.   Parents should not go into school with them.   We have staff on duty to supervise.   At the end of the day children should be picked up from the playground at 3.15 pm (except Class A terms 1 & 2).   Please do not ask them to meet you or a child minder outside the school gates.   This is dangerous for a number of reasons.  

If you arrive at school after 8.55 am (which is very disruptive for everyone) you need to take your child to the main school entrance (where they will be marked in as late) as the doors to the school from the playground cannot be opened from the outside without a swipe card.

MESSAGES FOR TEACHERS

I would like to remind you not to talk to teachers/LSAs when they are in the playground organising their classes for the beginning of the school day.  Messages regarding children should be written and sent in a letter or in the contact book.  If your child has a problem we ask you to make an appointment to talk to the teacher at a time suitable for both of you.  If your problem is really urgent I will do my best to see you without an appointment.

PE KIT

Some children cannot take part in PE lessons because they do not have appropriate clothes to wear.  Please ensure that your child brings to school a PE kit, clearly marked and in a PE bag.

LOST PROPERTY/ITEMS IN SCHOOL

Please encourage your children to take responsibility for items of clothing, especially coats and sweatshirts which are often left in the playground.  It is a great help if all items are clearly marked.  It is not a good idea for children to bring items to school which are precious to them, expensive or easily broken.  It is easy for items to be mislaid and this can be distressing for children.  Children must not bring mobile phones to school.

HEALTH AND HYGIENE

Earrings – A Health And Safety Point

Children are not allowed to wear jewellery in school.  This includes earrings and studs.  In particular children cannot take part in PE lessons if they are wearing studs/earrings.  The teacher will ask children who wear these to school to remove them before taking part in a PE lesson.  Children who have ears pierced in the middle of term cannot take part in any PE or games lessons while they are waiting for ears to heal.  They must also come to school with the earrings taped over.  This is why it is best to do this at the start of the summer holidays or not at all while they are in primary school.

Drinking Bottles

We encourage all children to drink water throughout the day.  Please ensure that they are provided with clear bottles containing plain water.  Some children bring frozen water during hot weather, which causes problems with water dripping from the bottles and spoiling work.  This is not a good idea.

Headlice/Hairstyles

Please check your child’s hair at least once a week, taking action if necessary.  To help prevent the spread of headlice and to keep distractions to a minimum we ask you to ensure that children with long hair have this tied back in school. 

Tissues

We do encourage pupils to bring in their own packs of tissues, particularly if they have a cold.

NEIGHBOURS

Finally could I ask you to show consideration and respect for our neighbours on your journeys to and from school.  We often get complaints about inconsiderate parking and occasional complaints about inappropriate behaviour.  Please ensure that the image presented outside the school provides a true reflection of the considerate parents and pupils that I genuinely believe we have.

VOUCHERS

We continue to collect vouchers (Tesco's / Sainsbury's / Books for Schools etc) .  These enable us to buy items for the school or to raise funds for particular charities so your support is appreciated.

Thank you for your co-operation on all the above.

MAUREEN PEARSON (HEAD)