GLENGORMLEY INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL Primary 1 Evening WELCOME

UNIFORM

A grey pinafore Polo shirt with school badge. Navy V neck sweatshirt with school badge. White/grey knee length socks OR tights in winter.

Optional summer uniform. Worn from Easter through to September. Blue striped or checked. Worn with Navy sweatshirt with school badge.

Grey trousers. Polo shirt with school badge. Navy V neck sweatshirt with school badge. Grey socks.

Optional summer uniform Grey shorts.

The Jeanery, Cartmills or Any item of uniform which incorporates the school badge may be bought at The Jeanery, Cartmills or Tesco (online).

Velcro straps rather than laces are recommended.

P.E.

Slip on PE slippers or those shown with Velcro straps.

When the arrows are pointing to each other, the shoes are on the right way round.

A slipper bag should be provided. This will be kept in school.

SCHOOL BAGS

A new book bag will be provided for all Primary 1 pupils. There is no need to purchase one.

TIMES

Wednesday 9th September Tuesday 1st September Thursday 3rd September Monday 7th September Wednesday 9th September 9.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m. Group 1 9.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m Groups 1 & 2 Groups 1, 2 & 3 Groups 1, 2,3 and 4 Mon 14th Sept. – Fri 25th Sept. Mon 28th Sept. – Fri 23rd Oct. 8.55 a.m. – 11.45 a.m. 8.55 a.m. – 1.10 p.m. . ALL CHILDREN We may keep the children until 2.00p.m for part of Oct. Mon 2nd November and thereafter 8:55a.m.-2:00p.m

For the first two weeks all children will enter the school through the Antrim Road door. From the third week onwards, the children should be brought to the playground where they will line up with the rest of the school. NEVER before 8:40/8:45a.m. Children should be collected from the Antrim Road door. PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL !!!

Lunch And Break

Children may bring in their own packed lunch. Try to encourage your child to eat a healthy lunch.

Dinners cost £2.35 Menus are sent home monthly and dinner money is bought in WEEKLY on a MONDAY morning.

Milk money is collected annually. Primary 1 children nearly always take milk unless prevented by medical reasons. Please encourage your child to bring fruit of vegetables for break.

COLLECTING MONEY

Please don’t have your child’s teacher looking like this.

PLEASE ensure all money sent into school is in a labelled container or envelope. Katie Reid Milk Money £30.00 Money for different purposes should be sent SEPARATELY.

CONTACT DETAILS

The information sheet should be completed and returned to school. It is vital that we have contact numbers for both parents and a responsible adult.

HOLIDAYS

Consider carefully before deciding to take your children out of school during term time.

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL Your positive attitude to school is vital. Try not to use school as a threat. Try not to give a negative outlook. In Glengormley Integrated Primary we try to take a positive approach, by encouraging good work and good behaviour. POSITIVE rather than NEGATIVE.

PROBLEMS Please inform the school if your child has any disabilities or problems, including hearing and eyesight. Any change in home life may upset your child. It is essential we are made aware of anything significant and we will treat any information given in confidence. Teachers and parents should be working together, to ensure a happy and confident introduction to school.

INDEPENDENCE Put on/take off their own coat. Change clothing and shoes for PE. Manage their own school bag. Manage on their own at the toilet. We hope the children would be able to:

FIRST DAYS You can help prepare your child for school: Talk about events, so that he/she can express themselves clearly. Encourage him/her to listen carefully and follow instructions. BOOKS are great for stimulating discussion, and for developing concentration. Spend individual time with your child.

Counting games. Colouring in. Tracing. Playing with plasticine. Using scissors (supervised).

HANDWRITING Habits of incorrect pencil grips and incorrect formation of letters are VERY VERY hard to change. There must be consistency between what is taught in school and work that is done at home. Handwriting policy and handouts will be in your folder.

The statutory curriculum in the Foundation Stage is set out under the following areas of learning: Language and Literacy Mathematics and Numeracy The Arts The World Around Us Personal Development & Mutual Understanding Physical Development & Movement Religious Education (as specified by DENI) You will find copies of leaflets for parents on each of the above areas of learning (except R.E.) on the school website. They include ideas of how you can help your child in each of the subject areas.

Here are some of the activities your child will be engaged in.

Table Top Activities

Sand Play

Water Play

Construction

Role Play

Painting

Computer Programs

Interactive Whiteboard

Drawing

Reading

P.E

THE FIRST MORNING Waken your child in plenty of time. Talk about what you will do together after school. Bring your child to the Antrim Road entrance. When it’s time to leave, say goodbye and go fairly quickly.

It is very important that you are punctual. Home Time It is very important that you are punctual.

P1 children come to meet their teacher and some classmates Wednesday 24th June P1 children come to meet their teacher and some classmates

And finally… Starting school is a big step for children and parents…but we do try to make it as painless and enjoyable as possible.