September 2014
www.grangeprimaryschool.co.uk
Tel: 01472 232033
Welcome back to all pupils and parents,
We hope you all had a wonderful Summer break. We are very impressed by how smart the children look in their school uniforms.
We had a fantastic year last year and made a lot of changes which
helped us achieve ‘Good’ with Ofsted. However, that was only the
start of our journey to achieving excellence for every child!
We are continuing to work hard to ensure that your child(ren) get
the most from their time with us and hope you will support us with
this.
Reminder o
f School tim
es.
It is importa
nt that all ch
ild
ren arrive at
on time as la
school
teness affect
s their learn
ing.
The doors in
Year 3 –6 (K
S2) will open
at 8.50am a
promptly
nd close at 9
.00am.
The doors in
Early Years,
Year 1 and Y
open promp
ear 2 will
tly at 8.55am
and close at
9.05am.
Any child arr
iving after th
e doors
close must re
port to the Sc
h o ol
Office.
If there is anything you feel we can help you with please pop in for
a chat.
Mrs Plaskitt and Mrs Fawn
SATs Week
SATs testing week is the 11th May 2015. No holidays will be authorised during this time.
Please note that writing assessments continue in the following
weeks.
Training Day
We have an extra training day on Monday 6th July 2015.
School will reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th July 2015.
Staff
Come and join us on Friday 19th September
from 9.15am until 10.30am in the Main School
Hall
Take time for a chat with cakes and tea or
coffee whilst raising money for a good cause.
Please bring along family and friends.
We would like to welcome a number of new staff to our team at
Grange Primary School.
Mrs Hanslip has joined us as the School Business Manager. One of
her roles is around Health and Safety. If there are any concerns that
arise please do not hesitate to contact her and she will be more
than willing to discuss these further with you.
Children may bring a small amount of money as
they may have an opportunity to purchase cakes
if there are any still available.
Miss Miall, Mr Jensen, Mr Lofts and Ms Smith have also joined our
team of teaching staff.
Break-up for Half Term Holidays
School closes at 3.15pm (EYFS and KS 1) and 3.20pm (KS 2) on Friday 24th October
Pupil Premium
Many children are entitled to Free School Meals. Even if your child does not wish to have the hot
meal provided or is a child in Key Stage 1 that is entitled to a free hot meal please can we encourage you to complete the paper work and register your child as it entitles the school to receive an extra £1,300.00 in funding to support your child in school.
At Grange Primary School we will:
Endeavour to narrow the gaps by using 1 -1 tuition.
Use of Teaching Assistant to support for social and emotional development.
Provide children will opportunities to experience new and exciting challenges that they might not
always have access to through workshops, subsidised visits and in providing more technology to
support independent learning.
Provide early support strategies and resources for those who need additional help in reading,
writing and maths.
Ensure all staff are comprehensively trained to deliver high quality teaching.
Note to parents:
We encourage all parents and carers to check if you think your child may be entitled to Free
School Meals due to your family’s income level or if they have a parent who is a member of the
armed services. If you are unsure please contact Mrs Boyd, Mrs Plaskitt or Mrs Fawn (in confidence) and they can help you to register your child. Even if you do not wish them to have
meals, by registering them the school can still claim the Pupil Premium Funding that can
then be used to help your child.
100% Attendance.
Holidays
Please remember that due to changes in the law the
school can no longer authorise holidays during term
time, unless the circumstances are exceptional.
At the end of the school year we held a draw for all the children
who had received 100% attendance over the
school year and the winner received a new
bike.
Here is the proud owner and his new bike.
Please ensure that your holiday is authorised before
booking it.
It is a fantastic achievement from all
children who had 100% attendance.
School Uniform
We expect every child from Nursery upwards to wear the school uniform everyday and
comply with the requested details below.
Jewellery
On Health and Safety grounds, we do not allow children to wear jewellery to school. The exceptions to this are
one small, smooth stud in each ear and a plain, appropriately sized, proper watch. We ask the children to remove
these during PE or swimming. If they cannot be removed because of recent piercing only, they will need to cover
them with a plaster brought in from home until the six weeks is up (except for swimming when they must be removed). This is to prevent them from causing injury. Adults in school are not permitted to remove pupil’s earrings.
This is the responsibility of the child or parent. Any jewellery worn in school is the direct responsibility of the
parent and child.
Haircuts
The school does not permit children to have haircuts that could serve as a distraction to other children. For example, mohicans or shaved patterns. All children, girls and boys, are requested to tie hair up where it is long
enough to do so especially for PE.
Makeup, nail varnish and tattoo transfers must not be worn in school. Pupils will be asked to remove
make up and nail varnish immediately.
Uniform Details:
Winter Uniform
Girls
Boys
Plain white or light blue Polo
Plain white or light blue Polo Shirt
Shirt (or one with school logo)
(or one with school logo)
School Sweatshirt or School
School Sweatshirt
cardigan
Black/dark grey trousers or
Black/dark grey trousers
skirt
Summer Uniform
Girls
The same as winter uniform OR
Boys
The same as winter uniform OR
Blue and white School dress
Royal Blue cardigan or School sweatshirt
Black or grey tailored shorts
Polo shirts, jumpers and cardigans can be purchased from the school office.
Footwear
It is important that children have sensible, dark coloured shoes or boots for school with buckles, laces
or velcro. Brightly coloured trainers are not part of the school uniform and should not be worn. Opentoed sandals, shoes with raised heels, clogs or mules should also not be worn. These are not suitable for
Diary Dates:
Help!
September
We are very proud of our garden areas at
Grange Primary. However, because of the
lovely weather we have had we need some
help tidying them up. If you would like to
volunteer some time it
would greatly appreciated. Please pop in and
see Mrs Moore for further information.
Friday 19th—Macmillan Coffee Morning from 9.15 am in
the School Hall. Come and join us for coffee and cake.
Friday 26th—Class Photographs
October
Monday 6th—Peter Pan Theatre Group
Friday 17th—Harvest Festival.
Wednesday 22nd - Fire Brigade to visit and
talk about Bonfire Safety
Playground Safety.
Wednesday 22nd— Open Evening for Parents to meet with Class Teachers.
(More details to follow).
Friday 24th—School closes for Half Term at 3.15/3.20pm.
For the safety of other children and adults no bikes or
scooters are to ridden around the playground in the
morning or after school.
No dogs are allowed on the school grounds.
November
Please do not allow children to use any of the
play equipment before or after school.
Monday 3rd—School reopens at 8.50/8.55am.
Tuesday 18th— Monday 24th—Scholastic Book Fair every day after school
in the Hall.
Car Park
Date to be confirmed— Road Safety Awareness for all children
The School car park must not be used as a walk way
through to school.
December
Cycle Permits
4th December—Cinderella Pantomime in school
Thursday 11th—Christmas Fair from
2.15pm until 4pm.
Tuesday 16th—Christmas Concerts
If your child is in Year 6 and would like to travel
to school on their bike, please complete a cycle
permit. These are available at the school office.
Please note that if your child is seen to be using their bike inappropriately or if it is not locked up they will no longer be permitted to bring
their bike to school.
Wednesday 17th—Christmas Concerts
P.E Kit
Please ensure that your child has correct P.E Kit in school each week. Class teachers can give you further information on the exact days of P.E but we recommend kit is brought in on a Monday and left until Friday.
P.E. Kit: (A change of clothes is essential)
PE Kit:
Plain T-shirt or school polo shirt
Plain Black or Navy shorts
Trainers or black plimsolls
A tracksuit is also useful for outdoor activities
during the winter
NB: Football kits and
canvas shoes are not
acceptable PE Uniform.
Break-up for Christmas Holidays
School closes at 2.15pm Friday 19th December