Welcome to Holy Trinity C of E Primary School

Our Staff Headteacher- Mrs S Smith Deputy Headteacher- Mr N Crabtree Reception class teacher- Mrs R Law

Foundation Stage What is the Early Years Foundation Stage? The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and active learning.

The 7 areas of learning Communication and language development- listening and attention, understanding and speaking. Physical development- moving and handling and health and self care. Personal, social and emotional development-self confidence and self awareness, managing feelings and behaviour, and making relationships. Literacy development-reading and writing. Mathematics- number and shape, space and measure. Understanding the world- the world, people and communities and technology. Expressive arts and design- being imaginative and exploring and using media and materials.

In our classroom we have: A writing area A small world area A construction area A reading area Sand and water A creative and malleable area A listening area A self accessed snack table Our own outdoor area

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School Sessions Morning Session8.55 am noon Lunch Break12.00 noon-1.00 pm Afternoon Session 1.00 pm-3.15 pm The doors are locked at 9.00 am. For security purposes latecomers are requested to report to the school office.

Pastoral Care Our school has a family atmosphere. Our children care for each other. We give the older children responsibility to help where appropriate such as; Lunch times Play times School library visits Mrs Lord is our school Mentor and is available to chat with children and/or parents if ever needed. Mrs Breen is our school Attendance Officer.

PLEASE LABEL each item of your child’s clothing, (jumper, t-shirt, pants and all PE kit including each pump! ). PE Kit PE is twice a week (Monday and Friday) and the children will need a draw-string pump bag. This is the kit we like them to have – a round-necked white T-shirt, black shorts and black pumps. All kit will need to be clearly labelled, with your child’s name. Earrings are not allowed. School Uniform

Snacks Every morning the infant children (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) have milk, as well as free fruit. Produce currently used in the scheme : Apples Pears Easy peel citrus Bananas Carrots Tomatoes Sugar snap peas Strawberries Mini cucumbers Raisins

Induction Sessions Wednesday 24 th June Wednesday 8 th July Wednesday 15 th July Morning session- 9:00-11:45 or Afternoon session 12:30-3:15

September School opens on Monday 7 th September Morning session- 9:00-11:45 or Afternoon session 12:30-3:15 All children will be in full time on Monday 14 th September.

Summer Fair We would like to invite you to our Summer Fair on Friday 3 rd July at 3:15- 5:00

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