Morning Routines

Early morning care is available from 8.00 a.m. Booking request forms must be handed to Mrs Ronan in order to book children in. A morning programme of study is offered to Year 5 children who will be taking secondary school entrance examinations (please request timetable).

The school building will not be open until 8.00 a.m.; we ask that parents escort their children into school to hand over to the appropriate member of staff. 

The morning bell rings at 8.45 a.m. (children should not be in school prior to this time), allowing the children time to be in their classrooms ready for registration. All infant and junior children line up on the junior playground (back of school). We ask that all parents wait with their children until the morning bell rings.

Kindergarten and Reception children line up outside their classrooms at 8.45 a.m.

Punctuality

If your child arrives in school between 8.55 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. they will be marked as late in the register.
If your child arrives after the gate has been shut at 9.00 a.m., we will ask you to bring your child to the office and sign the late book.
It is important that you bring your child to the office if they arrive after 9.00 a.m. so we know exactly how many children are in school, in case there is a fire or other emergency.

Absence

If your child will not be in school for any reason:

• On the first morning of absence, ring: 0161 973 4835 before 10.00 a.m. and leave a message on the answer phone.
• Please leave your name and your child’s name.
• Please say why your child will not be in school (illness, medical appointment, etc.)
• Please give an indication of when your child will be back in school, if you can.

Please remember that children with diarrhoea and/or vomiting should be kept of school for 48 hours from the last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting. For further guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings, contact the school or download:
Guidance on Infection Control in Schools and other Child Care Settings (PDF, 357 KB)
This document from the Health Protection Agency gives guidance on the most common infectious diseases and the recommended periods of absence. Taking preventative measures, such as vaccinating children and following good hygiene practice, are the best ways to prevent the spread of infections.

Medical Appointments

Preferably, appointments with dentists, doctors, hospitals, etc. should be made for during the school holidays or after school. If this is not possible, please write a letter to notify the class teacher. Your child should be collected and returned via the school office.

Health

Parents should inform the school of any specific health problems affecting their child. Any essential long-term medicines or treatments must be left with Mrs Ronan in the school office along with completed written medical forms, giving details regarding the administration of the medicine i.e. frequency and dosage. Medicines must be in a container with the measured dosage. A child with asthma should have their inhaler in school (must be named), which will be stored in the school office and carried in the first aid bag on school trips and other off-site activities.

Healthy Eating

We are very proud of our Healthy Schools status. We value this not just as an achievement that reflects our excellent practices but also as a model to help us develop and plan in order to achieve better outcomes regarding the health and well-being of our pupils.

All of our meals are prepared on site by our chef, Gaynor Snape, who ensures that all children receive a nutritious and balanced menu throughout the week.

Playtimes

Children are offered milk or orange juice at playtimes. Water is freely available to children throughout the day.

Fruit can be eaten during the morning break.  No sweets, gum, biscuits or chocolate is to be brought into school, as we like to encourage the children to eat healthily.
Children are not allowed to play out in their blazers. The school fleece should be worn and, on occasions where the weather is very cold, children may wear their school coats.

Lunchtimes
All children are provided with a healthy, hot meal. Any special requests regarding medical or religious dietary needs must be made in writing. If children do not eat their lunch, they are offered fruit as an alternative to the sweet pudding.
Our lunchtime supervisors are employed by the school to supervise the children in the dining hall and on the playground. As part of our school team, they work closely with the teachers to ensure that a high standard of supervision and pastoral care is maintained. Staff also encourage social skills and good table manners, and monitor friendship groups so that they can deal with incidents in a supportive manner.

The Lunchtime Team
 
Miss Susanne Derbyshire
Mrs Amanda Weir
Mrs Joceline Chebaro
Mrs Jeanette Orrell
Miss Teresa Mack

Miss Hayley Trow

Miss Claire Marcinack