1. HOLY ROOD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WELCOMES YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN

2. CHILDREN’S MISSION STATEMENT We try to follow Jesus by praising and giving thanks to God, enjoying and caring for his world, loving and forgiving others and always trying our best.

3. STAFF SEPTEMBER 2015 HEADTEACHER: Miss Fry ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER: Mrs Hopkins ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER: Miss Gemoli THE OFFICE: Mrs Lepore, Mrs Deighton, Mrs Sugg, Mrs Toop-Rose BADGERS Teacher: Miss Warren Teaching Assistant: Mrs Fernandes KINGFISHERS Teacher: Mrs Kitchen & Mrs Jerzykowska Teaching Assistant: Mrs Michienzi OWLS Teacher: Miss Boam Teaching Assistant: Mrs Knox HLTA: Mrs Tarkowska & Mrs Trinci Teacher: Mrs Hopkins

4. School Nurse: Julie Conlen Education Welfare Officer: Clare Baily PFA Chair: Rebecca Campbell Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator: Mrs Kitchen STAFF

5. The School Day The 3 rd & 4th September all children will attend school from 8.45am to 12:00pm. Children will come into school through the Durham Street entrance. Children will be collected from the Reception classrooms. From 7 th – 11 th September all children will attend school from 8.45am to 1:15pm. From 14 th September all children will attend school every day from 8.45am to 3:05 pm.

6. Sensible shoes:No heels No open-toed sandals Buckle or velcro straps are recommended Laces for the children to learn how to tie them Uniform PE: Dap bag, shorts/t-shirt can be ordered from the school Daps Children to be able to put on/take off clothes for PE Hair tied up for PE EVERYTHING LABELLED PLEASE Grey trousers/skirts available from shops Polo Shirts, Jumpersavailable from school Coats for play Library bag Studded earrings only Bottle of water for in class

7. MILK AND LUNCHES Milk Free to children under five Milk is dealt with through a company called Cool Milk Forms are available to register the children The company will invoice parents after registration once they are five Lists are updated and sent weekly to the school School Meals From September 2014 all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 were entitled to free school meals Parents will need to complete a form to register for the meal Meals are provided by Pabulum and they are here this morning to provide ‘tasters’ after this meeting Orders can be made on a weekly or termly basis All orders must be made by Wednesday morning 9.00am for the following week.

8. The Breakfast Club will be available to all pupils and supervised by 2 members of staff. The club is based in the school hall from 7.45am until the start of the school day during term time only. The club provides children with a healthy breakfast, including cereals, fruit, toast and a drink. More options may be made available at different times of the year. Play activities are available after the children have finished their breakfast. The daily charge is £2.00.

9. Free School Meals are available to families who receive the following benefits:-  Income Support  Income Based Jobseekers Allowance  Guaranteed Pension Credit  NASS Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999  An Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance  Child Tax Credit, who do not receive Working Tax Credit AND who have an annual taxable income of less than £16,190

10. MONEY We are now using a parent pay system for most school events and payments. Parents will receive an activation letter to start their account. Any money sent in to the school office for: Uniform School events (when cash/cheque is requested) Must be in an envelope marked with: Child’s name Class number The amount, and What the money is for

11. ABSENCE NO requests for holidays: holidays should be taken when the school is closed. Illness: Notification of absence on first day by telephone or email.

12. CURRICULUM Once settled the children will follow a structured timetable: Religious Education Personal, Social and Emotional Development Making relationships Self-confidence and self-awareness Managing feelings and behaviour Communication and Language Listening and attention Understanding Speaking Physical Development Moving and Handling Health and Self-care

13. CURRICULUM Literacy Reading Writing Mathematics Numbers Space, shape and measures Understanding the World People and communities The world Technology Expressive arts and design Exploring and using media and materials Being imaginative

14. INFORMATION AND CONTACT Parents’ evenings Autumn and Spring Terms and a written report in the Summer term Baptism assemblies are held monthly Class assemblies are held during Spring and Summer Terms. Letters advising you of your child’s assembly will be sent prior to the date We welcome parental help in the class All helpers require a Disclosure Barring Service check Website: www.holyroodcatholicprimary.co.uk If you have any queries/problems, please feel free to see the Class Teacher, or me, either at the end of the school day or if it is going to take a long time, please ring and make an appointment

15. PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION PFA – Everyone is a member of the PFA. Current Committee Members: Rebecca Campbell is the Chair Person Dorota Kieljan is the Treasurer Aisling Roberts is the Secretary The Annual General Meeting will be held in October Everyone is welcome and we would like you to come!

16. THANK YOU We look forward to getting to know you and your children.