Foundation, KS1 and KS2
Morning Session ....................... 8.45 am - 12 noon
Dinner Break ............................. 12 noon - 1.15 pm
Afternoon Session .................. 1.15 pm - 3.30 pm
Nursery age Children
Morning Session.................... 8.45 am - 11.15 am
Afternoon Session.................. 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm
For safety reasons, children must not be in school before 8.40am and children going home to lunch should not return to school before 1.05 p.m. i.e. 10 minutes before the start of school sessions. School closes at 3.30pm and children cannot be supervised after that time unless they are participating in after-school activities.
Collection of KS1 and Foundation children are to be collected by a named adult at home time
Again for safety reasons, dogs are not allowed on school premises.
The school operates a no smoking policy.
Children must be collected by a parent if leaving early e.g. for a dental appointment and the school notified beforehand by letter or telephone.
If children are absent because of illness parents should inform the school by letter or telephone.
To avoid congestion at the end of West End Avenue, parents are asked to avoid driving children to school unless absolutely necessary.
In order to maintain the safety of children parents cars may not be driven beyond the school gates to collect or bring children.
School is at work for approximately 23.5 hours per week
[ excluding time for registration, breaktime and assembly time]
Parents receive details of holiday dates at the beginning of the school year. Details of Staff Development Days (i.e. Training Days ) will be notified to parents as soon as they are finalised.
BREAKTIME
A break of 15 minutes in the the morning and afternoon sessions is timetabled. Children can bring suitable snacks if they wish. Playtime equipment e.g. skipping ropes, soft balls may be brought to school although no rough play is allowed and are their own responsibility.
Children are allowed to eat snacks brought from home.
The school has a positive approach to a healthy lifestyle and actively encourage healthy eating. Fruit is provided free of charge for children aged 3 to 6, 7 – 11 year olds are encouraged to bring fruit for their mid morning snack.
Milk is free for children under the age of 5 and available to buy in KS1 (infant school classes) when the child reaches their 5 th birthday.
Several water fountains are in school to encourage children to drink more water.
DINNERTIME
The majority of children stay to school lunch, although a packed lunch may be brought to school in a plastic box labelled with the child's name. In the interests of safety, no glass drinks containers are allowed.
All meals are eaten in the dining hall and children are supervised by a team of midday supervisors. The children are usually offered a choice of food and are encouraged to eat their meals. Parents can advise the school of their children’s dietary requirements for health or religious reasons who will inform the school cook and kitchen staff.
Children are expected to be polite and quiet in the dining hall for safety reasons. No child staying to lunch is allowed to leave the school premises at dinner-time unless a request from a parent/guardian has been received and the child is collected.
Some children are eligible for free school meals. Applications are dealt with at the Education Office, Shaftesbury House, High Street, West Bromwich and the secretary will be pleased to help you acquire the correct form.
Useful Dates
School Terms and Holidays 2008/09
Schedule of School Terms and Holidays for Academic Year 2008/09 for Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
Autumn Term 2008
- From: Monday 1 September
- To: Friday 19 December
Half Term Holidays
- From: Monday 27 October
- To: Friday 31 October
Main Holidays
- From: Monday 22 December
- To: Friday 2 January
Spring Term 2009
- From: Monday 5 January
- To: Friday 3 April
Half Term Holidays
- From: Monday 16 February
- To: Friday 20 February
Main Holidays
- From: Monday 6 April
- To: Friday 17 April
Summer Term 2009
- From: Monday 20 April
- To: Friday 17 July
May Day Holiday
Half Term Holidays
- From: Monday 25 May
- To: Friday 29 May
Main Holidays
