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TheSchoolDay
Our school hours are:
Morning sessions 8.45am–12.05pm
Afternoonsession 1.00pm–3.20pm
Childrenshouldarriveat school noearlier than8.35am. It is expected that all
children inthe receptionclass, years1and2will be collectedbyaparent, carer, or
anothernominatedadultwho isknownto the class teacher. For children inthe
receptionclass, it is a requirement that schoolsholda list of peoplewhoparents
haveauthorised to collect their childand that the childrenshouldonlybe collected
bypeopleonthe list. Parentswill beasked toprovideapasswordwhichthey should
acquaint all thepeopleonthe listwith, as the class teacherwill ask for this.
BreakTimeSnacks&Drinks
The children in the receptionclass andyears 1and2areprovidedwithapiece of fruit eachday to eat
during themid-morningbreak. Thepurpose of this is to encouragehealthy eating. Children inother
year groups arewelcome tobring apiece of fruit to eat at break-time if they sowish.
Childrenunder the age of five areprovidedwith freemilk eachday. For all other children,milkmaybe
purchased throughanoutsideprovider. Details of this scheme are available fromthe school office.
Children in the receptionclass have access to awater fountainat all times. Children inother year groups are
encouraged tobringbottledwater to school. We ask that the bottles are transparent, that theyonly containwater and that
they are clearly labelledwith the child’s name.
Lunchtimes
Lunchtime is an important part of the school day. Good
manners and table etiquette are encouragedandwe regard the
schoolmeal as anopportunity topractise social skills.
Throughanoutsideprovider, we are able topresent the children
witha goodquality andnutritionallybalanced school lunch.
Alternatively, childrenmay gohome for lunchor bring apacked
lunch if preferred.
Because some children in school have a serious allergy to
nuts, we askparents not to includenut products in
children’s lunchboxes. Similarlyno sweets of any
kindarepermitted, nor are cans or bottles of
fizzydrink.
School lunches shouldbepaid for in
advance and children shouldbring their
lunchmoney ina sealedenvelope
clearlymarkedwith their name.
Alternatively,mealsmaybepaid for
by chequemadepayable toHeritage
ParkPrimary School.
Parentswho are entitled to
free schoolmeals shouldask for
anapplication formfromthe
school office.
WhatOFSTEDsaid
“This is anoutstanding school. All aspects of the
school’swork are outstanding.”