1. Comber Primary School Information Evening notes.

2. Late arrivals At 9am all school doors will be closed for Child Protection reasons and entry is only available through the front door buzzer system. If parents are leaving school through any door except the front door they must ensure that it is closed behind them. If your child is late for any reason they should come through the front door. Persistent lateness will be brought to the attention of both the Principal and Education Welfare Officer.

3. Absence from school All absence from school must legally be recorded. All absences must be either arranged with the school by written consent prior to the time off or must be explained by parents with a note/letter. If children return to school without a letter of explanation, a slip will be sent home by staff to remind parents of their obligation. Absence without explanation will be marked as such in the official roll book. Persistent absence will be brought to the attention of the Principal and Education Welfare Officer.

4. Absence from school We aim for 100% attendance at school and reward it with a certificate during the end of year service. 95% attendance in school means approx 9 days off 90% = approx 20 days off school 80% = approx 40 days off! The average for this school last year was 94.4% - we can do better.

5. Homework All classes will have homework set at the level at which the children are working. All homework must be completed on time and returned to school following the teacher’s directions – the next day unless otherwise instructed. If a child cannot complete a homework for legitimate reasons please return it with a note of explanation for the teacher. Uncompleted homework without a note of explanation will be sent back home to be completed and the child will be moved to the ‘Amber’ circle in our traffic light system. If the homework is subsequently completed or a note of explanation given to the teacher – the child will come out of ‘Amber’ to ‘Green’. This is to ensure consistency between classes and year groups. All children will be treated fairly and in an even handed manner.

6. Collecting Children In a change from previous years, at home time, parents of P2 and P3 pupils are permitted to wait for their child in the P2 and P3 playground where they are left off in the morning. Children must be collected promptly and by a person known to the staff. Any change in who is collecting a child must be communicated to the member of staff prior to the child being collected. P2 and P3 staff will often be teaching older children in the afternoon session and must be prompt in taking control of the children they have responsibility for. A late collection can result in child protection issues for that member of staff. Children being collected for medical appointments or due to illness during school must be collected from the classroom. A pattern of late collection will be brought to the attention of the Principal and Education Welfare Officer.

7. Uniform and Jewellery The recent policy sent home to all children should cover most issues raised with uniform and jewellery. If for medical, or other sound reasons, a child cannot attend school in the approved uniform, then a note of explanation should accompany the child to school.

8. Parking on site For obvious health and safety reasons parents are not allowed to park onsite to pick up or leave off children.

9. Cycling to school All children are encouraged to cycle to school. Any children cycling to and from school must have 3 things: A note of permission from a parent A helmet A bike lock The school cannot be held responsible for loss or damage of bicycles parked on school grounds.