Welcome to Downe Manor Primary School Meeting for new Reception parents 18 th June 2014

Introductions Headteacher – Mrs Morgan Foundation Stage Leader – Miss D’Onofrio Reception Teachers – Mrs Williams & Miss James Nursery Nurses – Mrs Carter & Mrs Mellor Welfare – Mrs Taylor Administrator – Mrs Watts School Health Advisor – Mrs Sheehy Special Educational Needs – Mrs Holland

Curriculum Prime Areas of Learning Communication and Language Physical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development Specific Areas of Learning Literacy Mathematics Understanding of the World Expressive Arts and Design Characteristics of Effective Learning Playing and exploring; Active learning Creating and thinking critically.

General Information School day 8:55-3:15 (Soft start from 8:45am) Lunch :05pm Breakfast club 7:45-8:45am £2 per session. All children entitled to UFSM from September 2014 Packed lunches clearly labeled with name – on lunchbox trolley in reception classroom Children collected from classroom After School Club – Nurture World

Uniform Turquoise Sweatshirt or cardigan (with embroidered logo) Polo shirt (white or turquoise) with embroidered logo or white shirt/blouse Navy/Grey trousers or shorts Navy/Grey skirt/pinafore Summer dress – Turquoise (school design available from Kevins) Black shoes White/Black/Grey socks or tights Navy Book bag with school logo Water Bottle

PE/Sports Kit PE/Sports Kit: White P.E. T-shirt (with embroidered logo) Navy shorts/Track suit trousers Black plimsolls Navy P.E. bag with logo

Other Information Absence Medication/allergies First aid Outdoor Play Foundation Stage Profile

In September Staggered intake from Monday 8 th September. Settling in Any concerns

In Your Pack Blue pupil information sheet Photograph permission letter Ethnicity information Yellow local visits permission Home/School Agreement UFSM entitlement letter Term dates Prospectus Details of School Uniform Supplier