Find out about our routines, school uniform, school meals, packed lunches, snacks and safety.
School Hours - 9.00 am – 12 noon / 1:00 pm – 3.10 pm
Children are taught in class groups with their own teacher and teaching assistant in their own classroom. We try to keep the classes as small as possible. As part of the routine, children work individually, in small groups or altogether with their class and all children have access to the science, baking, activity area, and library and PE hall. Within our happy atmosphere we aim to develop each child to their full potential. Our expectations are high.
School Uniform
Although a uniform is not compulsory, we prefer the children to wear a simple school uniform. It gives the primary child a sense of belonging to the school as well as being practical and economical. The uniform is basically grey and navy blue.
Boys - Grey trousers
Navy pullover or sweatshirt
White short sleeved polo shirt
Navy fleece jacket
No ties are worn
Girls - Grey or navy skirt or pinafore dress
Navy sweatshirt or cardigan
White short sleeved polo shirt
Gingham checked dress for summer
Navy fleece jacket
Clothing Grants are not available to primary aged children
Young children are involved in many activities and need to be able to roll up their sleeves, deal with buttons, dress and undress for PE.
We ask parents to provide a simple PE kit (navy or black shorts, white T-shirt & black pumps with elastic fronts) for which a drawstring bag is required (these are available from school).
ALL CLOTHING MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH CHILD’S OWN NAME
A book bag available from school is required for home tasks and reading. It also acts as a communication channel between home and school. Information to and from home may be sent in this bag.
School Meals
The children are able to go home for lunch, bring a packed lunch or buy a school meal.
Meals are cooked in the school kitchen by Mrs H Meek. There is a choice of main meal and dessert, freshly cooked on the premises and a drink accompanies these. Menus for the term are available on the Parents notice boards.
Both cooked meals or packed lunches are taken together in the dining hall.
Dinner money is payable each week on a Monday. Please send the correct money in an envelope with the amount and the child’s name clearly marked on the front.
Cheques are preferred and should be made payable to SMBC.
Only children from families in receipt of Income Support/Income Based Jobseekers Allowance are eligible for free school meals. Application forms and further information are available from the Education Division’s Welfare Benefits Team (Tel 0161 474 3878)
Packed Lunch
Packed lunches are allowed, subject to the following conditions:
Glass containers for drinks are NOT allowed.
The school cannot be responsible for any breakages.
A safe container for food must have the child’s name clearly printed on it.
If you wish your child to bring sandwiches or change to dinners please let school know at least one week beforehand.
Lunchtime Supervision
Lunch break is 12noon till 1.05pm. Within the dining room and the school playground, children are supervised by 12 midday assistants.
Mrs Smith is the supervisor and there is always a first aid attendant on duty in the medical bay.
Snacks
A drink of fresh fruit juice and biscuits are available from school each morning, priced 15p.
A piece of fruit, apple, banana, satsuma or pear is given to each child daily and this is free.
Sweets, chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks are discouraged and should not be sent into school unless they are part of the packed lunch. Healthy lunches are preferred.
Safety
Valuables and jewellery should not be brought into school and teachers cannot be held responsible for them or any accidents connected with them. Earrings are especially dangerous and are not allowed to be worn during PE.
Infant children should be escorted to and from school by an adult each day. We have a particular problem with access for cars. Governors, Police and School have agreed the following code of conduct.
The school gates will be closed at the end of the day.
- Please use the Car Park on Hulme Street if this is full please park as far away from the school as possible.
- Never reverse into the school gateway at the beginning or end of the day.
- Please show respect for our neighbours and do not obstruct drives or park on grass verges.
If at all possible leave your car at home.
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