Camp Night will definitely be on Saturday 10th July. Please let the school office know if you are able to camp and numbers coming for the treasure hunt, film and BBQ. If the weather is kind, it should be a fun night.

The purpose of our school is to develop the whole child, socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, spiritually and morally in a safe, caring and supportive environment.

We strive to ensure that each child performs to the best of their ability. We intend that they will grow to be confident and willing, caring and concerned, committed to their own development yet aware of their responsibilities to others.

We aim to:

The school was built in 1970 to meet the growing population in Euxton.

The seven classrooms are well furnished, all with internet linked interactive whiteboards and adjoining resource bases providing access to extensive ICT facilities and additional accommodation for group and creative work.

There is a well-stocked library with a computerised database which holds a comprehensive collection of fiction, non-fiction and reference books, video and audio tapes and a large hall that is used throughout the day for PE, drama and music lessons as well as for dining.

The school is fortunate in having extensive grounds including playing fields, a football pitch, a hard-surface playground and car parks.

We aim to:-

The Staff

Primrose Hill Governors meet several times during each term as Committees to discuss matters relating to the Buildings and Finance, Staffing, Marketing and the Curriculum. The full Governing Body meets as least once a term to ratify decisions, review progress and to discuss the Headteacher's report, which covers all aspects of the school's activities.

Governors endeavour to visit the school regularly to discuss matters with staff and parents and to meet the children. They can be contacted at any time.

 

We aim to develop a close partnership with parents and involve and support them in their child's development.

Parents are valued at Primrose Hill. They are invited to play an active part in the education of their child and in the life of the school. The following comments have been written by parents themselves for inclusion in our brochure:

"Primrose Hill Primary is a small school with a big personality!"

"The atmosphere at Primrose Hill is very special, all staff are very caring and friendly."

"I feel my child's educational needs are being met even though academic work is difficult for him.I feel he is given the support and encouragement to achieve"

"I like the way that issues are dealt with face on (for example bullying) rather than pretending that these problems don't exist, as it seems to happen in some other primary schools."

"Your child's welfare is always a priority with staff at school and the children are made to feel important"

"The Breakfast and After School Club is a great help for working parents and my child sees it as a treat to attend"

"The school has a good partnership with parents."

"Links with parents are very effective and their involvement has a very good impact on the work of this school."

Parents are automatically members of our successful and active PTFA and all parents and friends are very much welcomed at our regular informal meetings. We are particularly pleased to see a new face! You can influence the success of Primrose Hill by contributing your talents and energy; the children will benefit all round from your efforts. The PTFA is one of your opportunities to help build and maintain a lively school for your children. We have many family events as well as raising finances for school activities.

Some of the ways PTFA helps:

Some of the ways you can help the PTFA:

 

 

 

Bell rings 8:40am

Morning school starts 8:45am

Morning school ends 12:15pm for infant classes

Morning school ends 12.30pm for junior classes

Afternoon school starts 1.10pm for the infant classes and 1.25pm for the junior classes.

Afternoon school ends 3.00pm

 

 

 

 

 

Each morning a teacher will be on duty in the playground at 8.35am. To ensure safety please ensure that children do not arrive at school before this time unless they are attending Breakfast Club, or are supervised by parents.

 

If it is raining children may wait in the entrance hall until morning school begins.

 

At the end of afternoon school all children who are not involved in pre-arranged after-school activities, or attending the After School Club, should have left the premises, or have been met by a parent by 3.10pm.

 

However, should the odd occasion arise when you are going to be unavoidably delayed in meeting your child, please inform school as soon as possible so supervision can be arranged.

 

 

 

Parents are asked to call in, ring or write if a child is absent from school for any reason. Not doing so will result in an unauthorised absence. It is also important that children arrive in school on time, ready to line up at 8.40am, to avoid a late mark.

 

Holidays should be preferably taken during the school holiday periods. When this is not possible, permission should be sought beforehand from the Headteacher in writing, requesting dates of absence within an Application for Leave of Absence Form.

 

Please note: Children are only allowed two weeks leave in any school year, at the Headteacher’s discretion, for holiday purposes.

 

 

 

The children are organised into mixed ability classes, each with their own class teacher. Depending on numbers of children in each year group, some classes may be of mixed-ages. The Headteacher also works with classes to allow for small group work and curriculum development. There may also be occasions when a supply teacher is brought in to cover for staff sickness or staff training courses.

 

 

 

 

Children may start school at the beginning of the school year in which they turn five years old. The Admission Policy is laid down by the local Authority and a copy can be obtained from the Education Office. Children joining the school at stages other than Reception will start in the class appropriate to their age.

 

The school’s standard number (admissions) is 30.

 

Parents who are interested in gaining a place for their child at Primrose Hill are invited to visit the school, meet the Headteacher, obtain a school brochure and receive other helpful information.

 

 

 

To help make the transition from home to school as smooth as possible we implement an Induction Programme.

 

This begins in the summer term prior to the children starting school with a welcome meeting for new parents where you can meet staff, ask questions and receive practical information. The class teacher also visits your child at playgroup, nursery or at home to establish relationships and children are given the opportunity to make several visits to school. Pre-school boxes of activities are offered for sharing at home.

 

All new reception children are given a gradual introduction to school life in September by following a part time routine over the first few weeks. This helps them to gradually adapt to the busy hustle and bustle of school life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We aim to:

 

 

Primrose Hill is an ‘open’ school that gives high priority to communicating effectively with its community.

 

Since success depends on close co-operation between home and school, parents are warmly invited to get in touch whenever advice is needed or problems arise, however small. For children, sorting out little problems makes a big difference. We too will be in touch with you whenever the need arises.

 

 

 

 

‘Curriculum’ is a word describing all that goes on in school, formal and informal, which children experience.

 

At Primrose Hill, children follow the subjects of the National Curriculum, with the addition of Religious Education, cross-curricular elements and optional extra-curricular activities. The spirit and ethos of the school, together with the management of the planned curriculum, the organisation of the school and the classroom, all contribute to the whole curriculum.

 

 

Foundation subjects: Religious Education

-Technology (& collective worship) Extra-curricular activities

-History French

-Geography Music -Art National Curriculum Environmental Studies

-Music Core subjects: Sport

-PE -English Art

-IT -Mathematics Dance

-Science

 

 

Health Education

Environmental Education Cross-curricular skills:

Economic & Industrial Study skills

Understanding Problem-solving skills

Citizenship Information Technology skills

Careers Education & Communication skills

Guidance Numeracy skills

European Awareness Personal & Social skills

 

 

Multi-cultural Education

Equal Opportunities

Special Needs

 

It is our aim that our curriculum should be both supportive and progressively challenging, so that each child may develop to his/her full potential. We encourage children to take an active part in their own learning, to become independent learners and to achieve high standards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extra-curricular activities are recognised as important aspects of school life giving children the opportunity to extend their experience in new areas and develop skills and particular talents.

 

All staff are involved in activities and this gives them the opportunity to work with children from other classes. This extends the relationship that exists between children and staff and adds to the family ethos of the school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If any parents wish to share their talents in school, please come and talk to us about it.

 

 

 

 

 

At Primrose Hill special emphasis is given to the core subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

We believe reading and writing are the

key to successful learning. Generous

time is given to the teaching of English,

both as a separate subject and across

other curriculum areas.

 

All children participate in a daily ‘Literacy Hour’ where skills are developed and improved through a combination of shared, guided and independent work. Children are encouraged to use them effectively to extend learning across the curriculum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We see Mathematics as an essential life skill and a

practical tool with which children can make sense of

the world around them. We offer children a

comprehensive foundation in all areas of

Mathematics through a varied experience of the

subject.

 

 

All children participate in a daily Numeracy Hour and skills

are consolidated and extended through other curriculum areas.

 

Emphasis is placed on the understanding of number. Mental arithmetic is used effectively to develop children’s mathematical abilities and independent thinking and to create a positive attitude to Maths.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The world of Science is a magical one for children.

 

 

In following the National Curriculum Programme of Study we provide a broad based experience of Science and, in particular, encourage enquiring minds. Emphasis is placed on scientific investigation with hands on activities to consolidate knowledge and develop understanding of the world around them, to enable every child to experience success in this area of the curriculum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We aim to arouse an interest in the past and develop an understanding of other times. We encourage children to develop the ability to acquire evidence from historical sources and understand interpretations of history.

 

 

 

 

Children learn about different places, the human and physical processes that shape them and the people who live in them. This helps children to make sense of their surroundings and the wider world. Geographical skills are developed throughout the school and environmental issues explored.

 

 

 

 

Children are given opportunities to perform and compose music, from simple sound making to reading from simple notation. They are encouraged to develop concentrated listening skills and to appraise the music of others. We enjoy close links with Broughton Music Services and Chorley Silver Band where many of our children take up on the opportunity of learning a musical instrument.

 

 

 

Children enjoy indoor and outdoor facilities

and the emphasis is on dance, games and

gymnastics. Upper KS2 children attend

the local swimming pool for lessons and

Year 5 and 6 children have the opportunity to

experience outdoor pursuits during two activity

holidays.

 

Children are also able to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular sporting activities and to compete in district football, skittle ball, rounders, cricket, athletics, cross-country running and swimming events.

 

 

 

 

Technology is a subject that requires children to apply knowledge and skills

to solve practical problems.

 

Children begin by exploring with practical materials, gradually

developing their ability to plan, design, criticise and refine their own work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computers are an essential curriculum

tool and all children are given

opportunities to develop their computer

skills. Skill based work focuses around

areas such as word processing, data

handling and graphic design. Children

are actively encouraged to apply their

skills to other curriculum areas to

support their learning.

 

 

 

Children are encouraged to become visually perceptive and are given a wide range of experiences and materials to develop their artistic skills. An interest and understanding of art, craft and design from other times and places is also developed.

 

 

 

 

In R.E. the Lancashire syllabus is followed. The focus of this is exploring:

 

a) shared human experiences

b) religious traditions

c) beliefs and values

d) personal meaning

 

Parents may withdraw children from these lessons if they wish.

 

We aim to:

 

 

 

 

At Primrose Hill, personal and social development is seen as central to the education of our children, and permeates the whole curriculum.

 

Personal and social development is concerned with acquiring attitudes and values, knowledge and understanding, abilities and skills necessary for the development of the self, the self in relation to others, social responsibility and morality.

 

“We will encourage self-reliance, self-confidence and self-discipline in our children so that they may become responsible and responsive members of society.”

 

The cross-curricular elements contribute to personal and social development as do pastoral care, the organisation of the school and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community.

 

Our philosophy of emphasising the talents and positive achievements of children does much to develop self-confidence and a positive self-image essential to learning and to personal growth.

 

 

 

 

High standards of behaviour are an expectation of all children at all times. Care, courtesy and consideration are important for us all, beginning with the Headteacher and staff, and encouraged in the children.

 

Respect for each other and property is expected from everyone.

 

Our aim is for children to gradually take responsibility for their own behaviour and for their self-discipline to grow. Praise and encouragement are used extensively by all staff to reinforce these standards and this is backed up by a structured system of written comments, stamps and stickers, with certificates being presented in our weekly "Celebration Assemblies".

 

If children disregard or disobey instructions then, after due warning, sanctions, usually in the form of progressive withdrawal of privileges, are introduced. Whenever behaviour becomes a problem parents are always informed and their support requested. (Please see our Behaviour Policy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The school takes bullying very seriously. We deal with bullying in partnership with the children and parents in order to eliminate the problems of both the bullied and the bully.

 

Our Anti-Bullying Policy has been drawn up with the children and in consultation with parents. It provides guidance for children on how to deal with bullies and encourages a consistent approach by all staff.

 

Copies of our Behaviour and Anti-Bullying Policies are available upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· Be polite and courteous to everyone.

 

· Be honest and truthful.

 

· Don’t hurt other people.

 

· Be calm and quiet inside school.

 

· Listen carefully to other people.

 

· Follow instructions carefully.

 

· Be silent when required.

 

· Look after your own things and that of others.

 

· Keep school clean and tidy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Times are set aside daily for worship when things the school holds as important will be celebrated or reflected upon. Most worship is of a broadly Christian character.

 

Parents may withdraw children from Collective Worship if they wish.

 

 

 

 

There are many aspects of spiritual development open to everyone and not confined to those from religious backgrounds. Children are encouraged to explore their reactions to deep or challenging experiences in order to develop personal views, meaning in life and values in which to live.

 

 

 

 

Because of the quality of relationships and guidance given in our school, children are encouraged to value truth and honesty; to know what is right and wrong, and to develop a sense of responsibility towards their community.

 

 

 

 

Health Education is provided for all children in a manner appropriate to their age and development as part of a wider teaching programme.

 

Sex Education is introduced sensitively and in context in Years 5 and 6. This programme, which involves liaison with and participation of the school nurse, is made known to parents in advance, so that any concerns resulting from this subject can be resolved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning and is a continuous process that is part of daily life in school. Each child is a special unique individual. Through assessment teachers get to know the children in their class very well, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, their particular learning style and the next step appropriate for each child.

 

 

 

 

Teachers continually assess children in a variety of ways. This may be informally by questioning, observing or the marking of work. Children are also encouraged to assess themselves and set targets for their own development.

 

More formal assessments take place as part of National Curriculum requirements. Children are formally tested in the core subjects of English and Maths at the ages of 7 and in English, Maths and Science at the age of 11. The results of these tests are given as levels. (Tables of the school’s most recent results are contained in the ‘School Profile (https://schoolprofile.teachernet.gov.uk)

 

At Primrose Hill we have also joined the PIPS (Performance Indicators in Primary Schools). Children are assessed individually on entry in Reception, at the end of Reception year and in Years 2, 4 and 6 in literacy, numeracy and attitude. This helps us monitor progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, to set realistic targets for learning and to monitor our own curriculum and teaching.

 

 

 

 

We will invite you to a Parents Evening once each term to discuss your child’s education and development with their class teacher. In the summer term each child is given a comprehensive annual report to give you further details about your child’s progress.

 

In addition you are warmly welcomed and encouraged to discuss any issues about your child with the class teacher or the Headteacher throughout the school year.

 

 

 

 

We strive to,

“Ensure that each child performs to the best of their ability.”

The School Aims refer to “each child” and this is a key value, particularly when considering children’s special needs. We aim to provide for all children whatever their needs.

We aim to:

“Identify and develop the skills and talents of each child.”
When monitoring progress we identify children who have special educational needs. Many children have special educational needs during their school careers including the able and talented child and, therefore, may require more individual help at times. This may involve being taught occasionally in an area other than their usual class base. Al children are taught occasionally in an area other than their usual class base. All children are taught in their own classes but may be withdrawn for extra help by their class teacher or teaching assistant. The SEN Code of Practise identifies two stages of SEN: School Action and School Action Plus. Pupils on School Action Plus may also receive additional help from specialist staff e.g. Educational Psychologist, Lancashire Education Inclusion Service, hearing impaired service, visually impaired service.

We always work hard to work closely with parents of children who are experiencing problems. You will be informed if your child is placed on the SEN register. Parents who are concerned about their child’s progress should speak to the class teacher or the Headteacher.

Should you wish to have further details about our Special Educational Needs Policy or if you would like advice on the subject please do not hesitate to call in school.

 

 

 

 

Although the site is on one level access to the building is via a small step at each door.

 

Facilities are provided for particular needs eg. disabled toilets and showering facilities, a care room, special sized furniture, footrests, dictaphones, handrails in toilets, desk rests etc.

 

 

 

 

Homework follows a timetable found in our homework policy and children are particularly encouraged to read at home and our home-school reading pack and homework planner helps with this. Older children will be expected to learn things at home on a regular basis:- spellings, number bonds, tables and may be asked to research for projects.

 

Children may also be asked to complete work from the day’s lessons if necessary.

 

Children in Year 6, in preparation for High School, are given homework to be completed over a given period of time, and an Upper Junior Organiser is used to give children increasing responsibility for their personal organisation, including homework.

 

 

 

 

We pride ourselves at Primrose Hill as being open and willing to speak to parents concerning their child’s education and/or welfare. Members of staff can be approached directly to make an appointment convenient to you both. Should you have any complaints about the provision made for your child you should in the first instance discuss the matter with their class teacher or the SENCO - Mrs Wilding. In addition, the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher may be contacted at any time to arrange a meeting.

Should you wish to make a complaint about our school or the curriculum provided please bring the matter to the attention of the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher in the first instance. However, if this procedure does not resolve the matter to your satisfaction you are able to make a formal referral firstly to the Governing Body. In these cases the concern should be put in writing to the SEN Governor, Mr Andy Oddy. In The Classroom

 

We aim to:

 

 

When children first come to school the foundation laid down by parents forms the starting point for developments in the Reception Class.

 

 

 

Our early years curriculum offers a broad and balanced learning experience for every child based on the six areas of learning, language, mathematics, knowledge and understanding of the world, creativity, personal and social development. Children come to school with very different levels of confidence and competence and our organised, planned approach gives these young children the chance to acquire and develop a range of skills, knowledge and concepts through activity-based learning experiences. Language development is enhanced by adult interaction and guidance and the pupil/staff ratio is kept as favourable as possible to facilitate this, with additional help from a Nursery Nurse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the Reception year, children progress through Years 1 to 6 before transferring to Year 7 at High School.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As children progress through school, knowledge, skills and concepts are introduced at appropriate levels for each child, with staff having high expectations of all children in their work.

 

A blend of class, group and individual teaching provides appropriate and effective learning situations involving children in a wide range of activities - discussing, experimenting, listening and thinking, problem-solving or engaged in quiet study. Practical work, written work, interactive computer work are just part of a busy and stimulating classroom. Children are encouraged to work with increasing self-discipline, independence and personal organisation.

 

Some lessons encompass several different areas of the curriculum, often called cross-curricular or topic work. The links between subjects are important for young children, recognising the way in which they view the world.

 

 

 

 

During their last year children enjoy privileges and are given extra responsibilities within school to help prepare them for high school. They have the opportunity to be prefects and go on an Outdoor Pursuits weekend at Boreatton Park, Shropshire. All Y6 children have the opportunity to participate in a Leavers’ concert.

 

In general, we expect to see children in Year 6 taking a leading role in the school setting a good example for young children to emulate, in their attitude to work and their general conduct. Year 6 can assist the school in its aim of producing responsible and self disciplined young people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Children in Year 6 will receive the necessary forms at the appropriate time to make decisions about the choice of high school. Children from Primrose Hill are close to both Leyland and Chorley where a wide choice of high schools are available.

 

 

 

 

 

Meals are prepared at school offering a choice of menus. Alternatively, children may bring a packed lunch, preferably in one small container, or go home for lunch.

 

Drinks are provided with school dinners and water is available for packed lunch children.

 

Teachers are generally off-duty at dinnertime but the Headteacher (or her representative) is always on site. Children are supervised throughout dinnertime by our welfare assistants both in the hall and on the playground or school field.

 

All children eat in the hall where they are encouraged to be polite and to display good table manners.

 

 

 

Payment for school dinners should be made weekly, or monthly, in advance, on Friday mornings by cash or cheque (made payable to Lancashire Education Committee). Please send payment in a labelled envelope or purse.

 

Your child may be eligible for free school meals and other educational welfare benefits. Please contact the school office for further information.

 

 

 

 

For a nominal annual amount, refrigerated milk is available mid-morning for KS1 children. Alternatively, they may bring a drink from home in a plastic container (no glass bottles are allowed in school). Water from our drinking fountains is available for all children throughout the day.

 

 

 

 

All children are strongly encouraged to bring healthy snacks for break times only but are not permitted to bring chocolate, crisps or sweets to eat on the playground during breaks. Please clearly label any snacks to avoid any confusion. Healthier snacks and fruit juices are available for a nominal fee from the school cook. In addition children in KS1 receive a piece of fruit each afternoon playtime as part of our commitment to the Healthy Schools Project.

 

 

 

The medical service provides a range of services for children in school.

 

The School Nurse is a regular visitor to school and is always willing to offer advice as well as her routine health work:-

 

Reception: Vision check. Medicals with the Clinical Medical Officer (CMO) to which

parents are invited.

Year 1: Hearing test by visiting audiologist.

Year 2: Routine health surveillance (height, weight and vision)

Year 4: Routine health surveillance

Year 6: Health Interview in which the nurse talks to children about taking care of

themselves and keeping fit and healthy. Girls are offered Rubella injections.

 

The Dentist checks the teeth of all children aged 5 and 10 years.

 

Parents will be informed as necessary of these routine checks and will be notified of any problems eg. suggest a further eye test with an optician.

 

 

 

 

If a child is absent from school, he or she should not return until fit to take on the full range of activities, including playtimes.

 

If a child is unwell or injured in school, every attempt will be made to contact you or your emergency contact. Should your child require emergency treatment, we will act quickly on your behalf to ensure that every reasonable action is taken until you can be contacted.

 

School has qualified first aiders on site at all times.

 

 

 

 

It is always preferable for parents to administer medication to their child, but in certain circumstances it may be necessary to ask our Designated Authorised Person to carry this out. Every effort will be made to do this if we have clear written instructions, although the school cannot guarantee any such requests. A form is available from school and is to be completed and signed by parents before medicines may be administered. Special arrangements are made for particular needs eg. Asthma.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The safety of children in and around school is of paramount importance. We take many measures in school to ensure a safe and secure environment from the rule of no running in school to regular fire drills. We have a lock/release intercom system on the front door. Together with our practice of bolting doors once children are inside the building, this ensures that no one can enter school uninvited.

 

Outside school, parents can do much to ensure the safety of children coming to and from school. Please do not park on the zigzag lines outside school or drive into the school car park to collect children at the end of the day.

 

We appeal to motorists who park on Primrose Hill Road to consider residents and not block their driveways. A suggested one-way system coming into Primrose Hill Road from Runshaw Lane should also avoid congestion.

 

There are footpaths on each side of school for pedestrians. Children, and parents, should not walk on the driveway.

 

 

 

 

A strong emphasis lies on the pastoral care and support of our children. The class teacher has a special relationship with and has the responsibility for the well-being of each child in his or her class. However, Primrose Hill is very much a family and all staff share in the care of every child. Children are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the Head or any other member of staff. Children may also ‘post’ concerns in our Problem Pod located in the entrance hall and the Headteacher will always respond promptly and sympathetically to any issues raised.

 

 

 

 

Our Child Protection Policy has been drawn up in line with current advice and our own commitment to the welfare of the children in our care. The school is vigilant to ensure that its pupils remain free from harm and that no child should be subject to abuse or neglect.

 

Because of day-to-day contact with children, staff are particularly well placed to observe outward signs of abuse, changes in behaviour, or failure to develop. Parents should be aware, therefore, that where it appears to a member of school staff that a child may have been abused, the school is required as part of the local Child Protection Procedures, to report their concerns to the Social Services Department immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All children are encouraged to wear our school uniform which is bright, comfortable and easy to obtain. Only the sweatshirt with school logo needs to be specially ordered through school.

 

 

 

 

 

SWEATSHIRT A good quality sweatshirt printed Emerald Green

with the school logo available Yellow logo

through school.

 

CARDIGAN/JUMPER Some parents will prefer to hand knit Emerald Green

garments.

 

SKIRT/PINAFORE Many styles are available locally. Navy Blue or Grey

TROUSERS

 

POLO SHIRT Easily obtainable, comfortable to wear Yellow or White

and can be also worn in summer.

 

 

 

 

SHORTS/SKIRT Shorts or skirt can be worn with polo Navy Blue or Grey

shirts.

 

DRESSES Striped or checked dress can be Yellow-White

bought locally.

 

BADGES Printed badges available through Emerald Green &

school for use on knitted garments Yellow

and polo shirts.

 

Football jerseys are not acceptable as part of school uniform and should not be worn.

 

Trainers are not allowed for daily use and children should wear appropriate school shoes.

 

 

 

 

Details of kit needed are given at the beginning of each school year. All children should wear a coloured T-shirt with the school logo that denotes the colour of their houseteam. This may be green, red yellow or blue. Long hair should always be tied back. The school follows a no jewellery code.

 

 

 

 

 

This can become a problem and an eyesore in school. Current practice is to find the owner immediately rather than to collect lost items. We therefore, have no official lost-property box.

 

 

 

 

Children should not bring valuable items or toys to school, as we cannot guarantee their safety.

 

Jewellery is not necessary for school . In the interests of health and safety earrings may not be worn.

 

 

 

 

Out of school visits are organised periodically, usually in connection with a class topic. Visitors of interest are also regularly invited into school to enhance children’s learning experiences.

 

When expenses are incurred for such events, parents are invited to meet such costs by making voluntary contributions. If the cost causes any difficulty parents are encouraged to contact the Headteacher in confidence.

 

The school always seeks written parental consent before children are taken out of school whether on trips or to local games matches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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