GREENLAW PRIMARY SCHOOL
HANDBOOK 2014-15
Head teacher: Mrs. J Waite Principal Teacher: Mrs R Berrett Telephone: School 01361 810254 Fax 01361 810558 Email: [email protected] Web: www.greenlaw.ik.org
Contents The Staff ...... 4 Welcome to Greenlaw Primary School & ...... 5 Early Learning and Child Care Centre...... 5 School & Early Learning and Child Care Centre Roll ...... 7 Admission to School ...... 7 Our Vision, Values and Aims are: ...... 8 Early Learning and Child Care Centre ...... 9 How do young children learn? ...... 9 Planning and Assessment ...... 9 What do we provide? ...... 9 What do children need? ...... 10 Snacks...... 11 School Day to Greenlaw Primary ...... 12 Collection from school ...... 12 Collection from EL & CCC ...... 12 Attendance ...... 12 Continuing Education ...... 13 A Curriculum for Excellence ...... 14 Curriculum for Excellence ...... 14 Bringing learning to life and life to learning ...... 14 The Curriculum ...... 16 Literacy ...... 16 Modern Language ...... 16 Numeracy ...... 16 Social Studies ...... 17 Sciences ...... 17 Expressive Arts ...... 17 Religious and Moral Education ...... 17 Health and Wellbeing ...... 17 Technologies ...... 18 Homework ...... 18 School Improvement ...... 18 Assessment and Reporting ...... 18 Support for Learning ...... 19 School Excursions ...... 19 Communication to Parents ...... 20 Parental help and involvement ...... 20 Parent Council ...... 21 PTA ...... 21 School Meals ...... 21 School Uniform ...... 21 Lost Property ...... 22
2 Arrangements for transport ...... 22 Resilient Schools ...... 22 Behavior ...... 23 School Rules: ...... 23 Consequences ...... 23 Rewards ...... 23 Management Involved Immediately (always followed up by a phone call home straight to 5 on the tracking sheet) ...... 23 Playground ...... 24 Achievements ...... 24 Some other points to note ...... 24 Extra-curricular Activities ...... 24 In School Committees ...... 25 School term dates for 2014/15 ...... 26 Autumn term ...... 26 Winter term ...... 26 Summer term ...... 26 Casual holidays ...... 26 Complaints Procedure ...... 27
3 The Staff
Head teacher Mrs Jayne Waite Principal Teacher Mrs R Berrett Class Teachers Mrs Anne Otley Miss J Dickson Miss K Osmond
EL & CCC Teacher Mrs K Mills Learning Support Mrs A Taylor EL & CCC Practitioner Mrs Y Foster & Miss A Robertson Classroom Assistant Mrs S Meikle Additional Needs Assistants Mrs E Orr & Miss A Robertson Primary School Administrator Mrs M Fairbairn Home School Link Worker Miss D Thorburn PE Mrs V Royan Music Miss H Dickson Peripatetic Janitor Mr A Chisholm School Cleaner Mrs M Johnston & Mrs C Cairns School Cook Miss N Lothian
School Address: Assistant chief Executive (People) Greenlaw Primary School Mrs Jeanette McDiarmid Queens Row Scottish Borders Council Greenlaw Council Headquarters Duns TD10 6XL Newtown St Boswells Tel: 01361 810254 Melrose TD6 0SA Fax: 01361 810558 Tel : 01835 824000 EL & CCC: 01361 810756 www.greenlaw.ik.org
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Welcome to Greenlaw Primary School & Early Learning and Child Care Centre.
Our staff would like to extend a warm welcome to you at the start of what we see as a partnership of parents, and others, working with the school to give your child the best possible education.
As a small three-teacher school and early learning & child care centre (EL & CCC) there is a great opportunity for all staff to get to know every pupil. This means that we will endeavour to provide an environment where each child is truly recognised, accepted and valued. We aim to foster an environment where children can reach their full potential in a happy, learning atmosphere, where there is a place for everyone and there is a genuine feeling of belonging. We promote a high, positive, self-esteem in all children and adults, in an environment where all may feel valued, accepted and respected.
Since August 2009 Greenlaw Primary has been a partner school with Swinton Primary and the Head teacher leads and manages both schools. This enables the schools to work closely together sharing many experiences but keeping our own identities.
The curriculum is challenging and stimulating and is based on high expectations of every individual in the school, building on their skills and achievements and as we begin to implement ‘A Curriculum for Excellence’ we want members of our school community to be:
Successful Learners Confident Individuals Effective Contributors Responsible Citizens
To achieve this, we promote learning that is active, collaborative, relative and above all enjoyable for our pupils so that Learners will experience a coherent curriculum suited to their needs and achieve the highest standards possible.
We continue to work in partnership with all stakeholders to provide a curriculum for excellence.
Greenlaw Primary School is part of a wider community and we work to ensure everyone in this community works co-operatively and collaboratively to enable the achievement of all. We work particularly closely with our partner school, Swinton Primary and all the schools in the Berwickshire Learning Community.
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On their own, schools cannot address all the barriers to children's learning - a team approach is the key, with integrated provision of services and an integrated response to needs and aspirations. Health Promotion and Behaviour Management are keenly pursued by all teaching staff, health professional workers, social workers, community education workers and non-teaching staff who all play their parts as members of a single team working together to provide the services which individual children need.
We believe that children should be nurtured with a healthy attitude towards their own social, mental and physical well-being. Many opportunities and experiences to achieve this are created throughout the academic session, as well as during the holiday periods.
Our School ensures that everyone: - children, school staff, parents and other members of the community, work co-operatively and collaboratively to enable the achievement of all. We are here for your children. If you have a concern about your child, or you would like to contribute to the work of school in any small way, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mrs Jayne Waite Head teacher
6 School & Early Learning and Child Care Centre Roll
CURRENT SCHOOL ROLL 56 pupils EL & CCC ROLL 10 pupils
Pupils are taught in 3 composite classes – currently: P1/2/3 17 pupils P4/5 16 pupils P6/7 23 pupils
Admission to School P1 entrants are currently enrolled in the November of each year. For enrolment, children must reach the age of four on or before 28th or 29th February of the following year.
In order to give new entrants a gentle introduction to school life they are visited by the P6 children throughout the session and then they act as buddies when the children start school in August. The P1 teacher has lots of visits to get to know the children in the EL & CC centre. Also the children come into school regularly so the transition is as smooth as possible. There is an information session for parents in June.
P1 entrants attend school for full days from the beginning of the school session.
In certain circumstances parents may apply for early admission for their child. In this event, a procedure has to be followed, including a parental interview and an assessment of the child over several sessions in school.
Parents of children other than those in the new P1 intake who seek a place in school should, in the first instance, contact the Head teacher, so that arrangements can be made to visit the school.
Admission forms and information booklets are available from school.
7 Our Vision, Values and Aims are:
At Greenlaw Primary School our vision is to have people at the very heart of everything we do in school. Everyone in contact with the school will be valued and cared for in a safe, secure and friendly environment.
Our values guide the way we work. Together we will be enthusiastic, creative and professional and will: Have high expectations of achievement and attainment Demonstrate support and respect for everyone in our school community Foster inclusion Be open and accountable by listening and responding to the communities we serve Work with partners for the good and protection of our environment
We aim to: Provide children with the learning opportunities and experiences to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. Provide a rich, stimulating, enjoyable and secure environment for learning which will empower, challenge and motivate all our pupils to learn and think independently. Build a strong foundation of healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyles choices which encourages a responsible approach to the environment, their physical and mental well-being and self-esteem. Create an ethos where each member of the school community shows respect for others and is valued as an individual. Build a multi-agency team which works collaboratively within our school, our partner school and within the learning community for the benefit of all stakeholders. Develop the citizens of today for the challenges of the future.
Our aim is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which offers, breadth, coherence, progression, continuity and choice for all pupils in accordance with national guidance.
8 Early Learning and Child Care Centre The school has an Early learning and Childcare centre (EL & CCC) which is located in a separate building within the school boundary. Three and four year old children attend morning sessions led by an Early Learning and Childcare Teacher and an Early Learning and Childcare practitioner. In conjunction with the Early Learning and Childcare staff, the head teacher manages the development of pupils from their earliest entry into school beginning with EL & CCC. The children transferring into Primary 1 are introduced gently into the Primary School on several occasions during the summer term. This provides an excellent transition arrangement.
EL & CC centre times: 8.40 - 11.50am.
Consultation with staff may be arranged by appointment. Please see staff regarding this.
How do young children learn? Young children learn in a variety of ways through exploring, observing, listening and talking, responding, thinking and experimenting. Play is central to the learning process and play activities in the EL & CC centre will be purposeful and structured. Children are actively encouraged to become involved in different types of activities. Your assistance and encouragement may be sought if we find that your child is reluctant to try new activities or to move on from favourite activities.
Planning and Assessment The EL & CC centre teacher and EL & CC practitioner prepare long, medium and short term plans for learning activities. These plans ensure that learning is balanced, that progression and development take place and that children’s needs are met. Termly themes follow the seasons and cultural celebrations. Within this we have a great deal of flexibility to accommodate and follow the interests and ideas of the children.
What do we provide? The EL & CCC experiences offered to children are based on The best interests of children The central importance of relationships The need for all children to feel included An understanding of the ways in which children learn
The EL & CCC is set up to create an environment which reflects the experiences of young children and through which developmental experiences can take place.
9 The following areas are provided: sand and water dough, clay and plasticine painting and modelling drawing and writing dressing up and role play 'house' corner which can become a dentist’s surgery, shop, cave, etc. jigsaws and manipulative toys games to develop specific skills including social aspects construction library – books and listening centre baking and cooking computer a small outdoor fenced-off playground outside play equipment
What do children need? Clothing should be practical and comfortable. Children should not feel anxious about getting in a mess! Please make it easy for your child to go to the toilet e.g. elasticated waistbands are easier to cope with than buttons and zips. There is no EL & CCC uniform although EL & CCC sweatshirts (pale blue or dark blue with school logo) are available at a cost of £9.00. It is a great help if `easy` clothing can be worn for PE (Physical Education); you will be informed of the day(s) that this will take place. Shorts will be required. Named soft indoor shoes and coats are required. Also a pair of named wellies left in the cloakroom - coats and wellies may be needed every day. It is most helpful if a named drawstring bag can be left at EL & CCC in which to keep shorts and shoes. A spare set of clothes should also be kept in the bag in case of “accidents”. We aim to develop children’s independence in dressing and undressing. Children are encouraged to remove coats, hang items on their own pegs, put on soft shoes and pull up tights and trousers etc. themselves. It is most helpful if children know the toilet routine and to wash their hands, as well as when and how to use tissues. Please help us with your encouragement at the beginning and end of EL & CCC sessions and at home.
Please make sure all items are named
10 Snacks Snack money will be charged at £2 per week for five sessions i.e. 40p per day: This is to cover the cost of snack, baking materials and numerous other expendable items. The money will be collected weekly, usually on Mondays, or termly if you prefer. Cheques may be written, payable to the school. Different types of foods are available for snack at different times to emphasise for example healthy eating, dental health, festivals, cultures and different skills such as cutting and spreading. A menu of each week's snacks is posted on the EL & CCC notice board. Tooth brushing is undertaken under supervision. The oral hygienist visits regularly, providing brushes and toothpaste, and advises on procedure. This will continue as appropriate as part of Health Education.
11 School Day to Greenlaw Primary Monday -Thursday Pupils commence 8.40 a.m. Morning Interval 10.30 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. Lunch Break 12.15 p.m. to 1 p.m. School finish 3.10 p.m.
Friday Pupils commence 8.40 am Morning Brunch 10.40-11.20 School finish 12.25
Collection from school Please inform the school who will normally be collecting your child. If for any reason you need to change these arrangements, please inform the school in advance.
Collection from EL & CCC Children must always be brought to and collected from EL & CCC by an adult (over 16). If a different adult is collecting your child, please let us know in advance. It is most helpful if parents arrive on time at the beginning and end of sessions.
Attendance Pupils are expected to attend school regularly and punctually. Regular attendance is vital to a child’s progress. If your child is absent please contact the school before 9am with an explanation of absence. If this action is not taken the school office will send a Groupcall to parents’ mobile/landline. Groupcall is a service used by most schools in Scottish Borders; the school office sends a text to your mobile/landline to ask you to contact the school. It can also be used to give parents information about things happening in school.
The Scottish Executive strongly discourages the practice of children being taken on holiday during term time, thus we are unable to authorise such absence. Please inform the school in writing in advance of children being taken on holiday during term time.
12 Continuing Education A strong aspect of the Berwickshire Learning Community is that there is contact and co-operative working with Berwickshire High School. At the end of Primary 7 pupils would normally transfer to Berwickshire High School Tel. 01361 883710
In the terms prior to transfer, Guidance Staff visit to speak to staff and pupils. The P7 teachers send transition cards to the High School. Prior to the induction days P7 pupils, from all the cluster primary schools are invited to an activity day at Ford Castle and a science day at BHS. Parents are invited to Berwickshire High School in June to learn more about the school and to have a guided tour of the premises. The children also spend two days in high school in June – one day being shown around and having questions answered and one day following a formal timetable. Liaison between Primary School and High School is continually being improved and the outcome can only benefit the child by making his/her transfer as easy and enjoyable as possible.
13 A Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum for Excellence Bringing learning to life and life to learning
Curriculum for Excellence aims to raise standards, prepare our children for a future they do not yet know and equip them for jobs of tomorrow in a fast changing world.
Curriculum for Excellence enables professionals to teach subjects creatively, to work together across the school and with other schools, to share best practice and explore learning together. Glow, Scotland’s unique, world-leading, online network supports learners and teachers in this and plans are already in place for parents across the country to have access to Glow.
Teachers and practitioners will share information to plan a child’s ‘learning journey’ from 3-18, helping their progression from EL & CCC to primary, primary to secondary and beyond, ensuring the change is smooth. They’ll ensure children continue to work at a pace they can cope with and with challenge they can thrive on.
Curriculum for Excellence balances the importance of knowledge and skills.
Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their level and ability. Every single teacher and practitioner will be responsible for literacy and numeracy – the language and numbers skills that unlock other subjects and are vital to everyday life.
It develops skills for learning, life and work to help young people go on to further study, secure work and navigate life. It brings real life into the classroom, making learning relevant and helps young people apply lessons to their life beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to another helping children understand the world and make connections. It develops skills so that children can think for themselves, make sound judgements, challenge, enquire and find solutions.
There’s personal support to help young people fulfil their potential and make the most of their opportunities with additional support wherever that’s needed. There will be a new emphasis by all staff on looking after our children’s health and wellbeing – to ensure that the school is a place where children feel safe and secure.
Ultimately, Curriculum for Excellence aims is to improve our children’s life chances, to nurture successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors, and responsible citizens, building on Scotland’s reputation for great education.
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15 The Curriculum Learning and teaching is planned to allow pupils to work individually, with others in groups and as a whole class. Learning can take place in and out of school .All staff use our outdoor areas to enhance teaching and learning. The curriculum also ensures there are opportunities to work independently of the teacher with minimum intervention. This is divided into stages:
Early Level EL & CCC to P1 First Level P2 – P4 Second Level P5 – P7
This curriculum is a 3-18 curriculum which allows children to have a wide range of experiences that equips our children with the necessary skills for learning, life and work.
Literacy Literacy is developed through an integrated programme of work involving reading, writing, listening and talking.
The development of literacy skills plays an important role in all learning.
Within the context of a literacy rich classroom environment, priority is given in the early stages to developing reading skills. A wide range of approaches are used. Children are encouraged to think about what they are reading. Special efforts are made to foster an enthusiasm for books at all stages in the school.
Modern Language As part of the Scottish Executive policy that all Scottish primary pupils are introduced to a foreign language, pupils in all Berwickshire High School associated primaries are taught French. Normally, pupils are introduced to French in P6, although younger classes have some knowledge.
Numeracy Our numeracy programme is designed to provide a balance of work to include problem solving, information handling, number, money, finance, measurement, shape position and movement.
16 Social Studies This area of the curriculum includes topics which allow children to develop their understanding of the world by learning about other people and their values, in different times, places and circumstances. They also develop their understanding of the environment and how they interact with it. A planned programme from EL & CCC- 7 ensures that each area is studied and a wide variety of skills learned. Topics are often integrated into other curricular areas.
Sciences Through learning in the sciences, children develop their interest in, and understanding of, the living, material and physical world.
Expressive Arts This area of the curriculum includes Art & Design, Music, Dance and Drama. The expressive arts are rich and stimulating, with the capacity to engage and develop all learners. Children receive one session a week of music from a specialist teacher.
Religious and Moral Education Learning through religious and moral education enables children to: Recognise religion as an important expression of human experience Learn about Christianity and other world religions. Recognise the place of Christianity in the Scottish context recognise and understand religious diversity and the importance of religion in society
An Assembly is held weekly, led by the Head teacher, other staff member or the pupils themselves. Several guest speakers are invited on a regular basis e.g. local minister, Berwickshire Christian Youth Trust. Each Thursday lunchtime, from October till Easter the Scripture Union group meets for P4-7 pupils who want to attend.
Parents who wish to withdraw their child from Religious Education should contact the Head teacher in writing.
Health and Wellbeing This area of the curriculum allows children to develop their understanding of issues related to health, PE, healthy eating, food hygiene, personal safety, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, relationships and planning choices .Our school nurse delivers some aspects of health education. Parents are informed and asked for consent prior to this happening.
Children receive two sessions of planned physical activity from a PE specialist.
17 Technologies ICT is a continuing area of development within the school. Children are taught ICT skills and are using these skills across the curriculum.
Homework From P1 upwards pupils receive a small amount of regular homework - mostly work connected with reading, spelling, and mathematics and social subjects and science as appropriate.
As the pupil moves through our school the amount and type of homework will change in relation to the developmental need of the child. The support of parents/carers in supervising and participating in homework tasks is greatly appreciated and valued. Currently under review
School Improvement As a school we are constantly evaluating how we are supporting our children. Our school improvement report and our three year strategic plan can be found on our website: www.greenlaw.ik.org
Assessment and Reporting The assessment of pupils' work and progress is taking place all the time through continuous observation, moderation of written work, assessment for learning strategies are embedded into classroom practice.
Parents are welcomed in school at any time, however, in order to discuss your child’s progress you are given various opportunities to consult with, your child’s teacher in the form of one to one consultations, information evenings, drop in sessions and open evenings.
Parents are encouraged to contact the school at any time during the school session if they wish to discuss any aspect of their child(ren)'s school work or other matters.
We use our reflection journals as a link between home and school so that the children can share their learning with their parents. We would encourage all parents to engage with the journals by discussing the contents and adding comments where appropriate.
A report detailing learning across all curricular areas will be issued once a year.
18 Support for Learning At any point in their lives children or young people may need extra help with their education. This may be for any reason and at any time. This is often referred to as additional support for learning or having additional support needs.
Some examples of why a child/young person may require extra help with their education are: Bereavement or family illness Problems at home Being particularly gifted or able An illness, disability or sensory impairment Having English as an Additional Language
A child/young person’s needs may last for a short time, and the problem may be resolved easily. Or their needs might be very complex, and they may require additional support for a number of years.
If you feel that your child needs additional support for learning, the first person to speak to is your child’s teacher. You have the right to request an assessment of your child. Within our school we operate a model of staged intervention where support is provided in varied ways to meet individual needs. Our approach to assessment ensures that the needs of children and young people are recognised and appropriate support can be provided.
You can also speak to the Education Team Leader at your local Integrated Children’s Services office.: Duns Office 01361 886115
Parents/carers are always involved in making decisions about their child’s education and we will always ask your permission before any specific referrals are made. While your child is receiving support, we will regularly review your child’s progress.
School Excursions Excursions take place from time to time and are normally connected with current work in the class or involve sports activities. Signed permission slips(EV 2( are necessary if a pupil is required to leave the school environment, whatever the activity.
19 Communication to Parents It is our policy to keep parents fully informed about all activities, which involve their children, and also to pass on general information about many aspects of school life. Newsletters are sent home regularly and in the case of families this is given to the eldest child and/or emailed. The school website is updated regularly www.greenlaw.ik.org
Groupcall may also be used – this is when the school office sends a text to a parent/carers mobile phone, or a voice message to a landline. Please inform the school office if your mobile/landline numbers change.
Parental help and involvement We encourage parents to become involved in school life on a number of different levels and we do our best to keep you informed by letter about what is happening in school. At the beginning of each term, each class teacher will provide an information sheet stating the work he/she hopes to cover during that specific term.
All new parents are invited to a meeting the term before their child begins at school. At Greenlaw we have an “open door” policy towards parents, so that if you have any concerns about your child please let us know. Please contact the office to make an appointment, so that a mutually convenient time can be arranged to discuss the concerns.
We are very keen to have parents involved with our school and we would appreciate any parent who can offer to help. All kinds of help is useful, from mounting pictures to helping on school outings, to perhaps passing on certain skills that a particular parent may have. Please contact the school if you have some spare time.
You may like to become involved in the school by joining the Parent Council or PTA. Details of our current council are contained below.
20 Parent Council A Parent Council was founded in 2007 following the Parental Involvement Bill. All parents are welcome to attend meetings, dates of which will be included in school newsletters and displayed in the school foyer. The committee is made up as follows: Chair: Mrs Nicola Devin Vice Chair: Mrs Kathryn Todd Secretary/Treasurer: vacancy Parent Members: Mrs Moira Foster Mrs Dawn Darling Co-opted Members: Mrs Rosemary Berrett (Principal Teacher) Lady B C McEwen
PTA Members : Diane Turnbull, Vitoria Guglielmini, Emma Baxter, Donna White, Karen Waters
School Meals School meals are freshly prepared in our school kitchen. The cost is £2 per day. The meals are ordered in advance by using the pre-printed envelopes to help with the administration of this please return the envelopes by Wednesday so that the meals can be ordered for the following week.
School Uniform All uniform should be clearly named so that it can be easily identified if mislaid. Pupils are actively encouraged to wear school uniform in line with Scottish Borders Council's School Dress Code.
In the interests of safety, the wearing of jewellery other than a watch and stud earrings, is not allowed.
GIRLS BOYS White polo shirt White polo shirt Navy sweatshirt with badge Navy sweatshirt with badge Navy skirt, pinafore Black or grey trousers Dark grey or navy trousers
During cold weather girls may wear trousers.
Outdoor shoes should be sensible and safe. Slip on and/or high heeled shoes are NOT appropriate.
21 From October to march pupils will be encouraged to change into indoor shoes.
Each child should have a painting/craft smock e.g. old shirt or apron.
PE KIT consists of shorts, T-shirt and gym shoes and should be kept in a draw string bag which is hung on each child's peg. Pupils will need sports trousers, sweatshirt and trainers when PE takes place outside. Girls wearing tights to school may also wish to keep a pair of socks in their gym bag for PE lessons.
In the interests of safety, the wearing of jewellery of any description is not allowed. PE kit should be available every day in school and must be kept in a clearly labelled PE bag.
All uniform is available to purchase at the school office at a reasonable cost.
Lost Property Any lost property should be reported to an adult in school. Losses can be minimised by: Labelling articles of clothing and pupils belongings e.g. pencil cases etc. Ensuring that no money or other valuables are brought to school unless absolutely necessary A pile of lost property – mostly clothing – inevitably accumulates during the year. It is essential that each article of clothing is clearly labelled.
Arrangements for transport Children living out with the village are subject to the transport policy as laid down by Scottish Borders Council. A map of the catchment area is kept in school.
Resilient Schools The decision to activate resilient school is made by the service director for children and young people. Wherever possible schools will be open. Only children who normally walk to school should attend their school. School transport will not run. Children should not be brought to school by car as our staffing ratio is based on the number of children who walk to school.
In the event of adverse weather conditions leading to early closure of the school, an Action Plan for bussed pupils is implemented. Parents of all pupils will be contacted before pupils are sent home. It is imperative that parents respond to these calls. We will not send a child home until we are sure there is someone to meet them. If it is not possible to contact parents, then pupils will be kept in school until they can be collected. Please ensure that the school always has an up-to-date note of your emergency contacts.
22 Behavior Our behaviour policy sits in line with the SBC Policy “Respectful Relationships”
This involves a set of simple rules and a clear set of consequences, should pupils choose to break these rules. There are various ways too that good behaviour is rewarded.
School Rules: Do as you are asked first time Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself Move and work sensibly so that everyone can concentrate Be polite and respectful at all times Always ask permission before you leave the classroom, dining room or playground Keep our school tidy
Consequences 1) Warning 2) Work apart from the group for 10 mins 3) Sent to work in another class for a set amount of time ( with a note from the teacher stating why) 4) Note to parents to say that their child has reached four on the tracking sheet and the reason why (yellow note) 5) Parents asked to come in for a meeting to agree a behaviour plan
Rewards Stickers Head teacher awards Class/house points Golden time Praise and recognition
Behaviour is tracked throughout the whole school using a traffic light chart and tracking sheet for each class.
Management Involved Immediately (always followed up by a phone call home straight to 5 on the tracking sheet)
Fighting Swearing Inappropriate use of language Deliberately damaging school or other people’s property
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Playground Staff will use walkie talkies if assistance is required immediately in the playground Pupils will be sent to the school office if time out is deemed appropriate during break times.
Achievements At our weekly assemblies each teacher chooses a child to receive a head teacher’s award for something extra they have done that week.
Wider achievement is also celebrated at our assembly and this is recorded by photos around the school.
Some other points to note Toys and games, expensive or otherwise, are brought to school entirely at the owner's risk.
Bicycles can be brought to school but pupils MUST wear a safety helmet and ride bikes safely to school.
Extra-curricular Activities We offer lunchtime as well as after-school clubs to take into account those children who travel to and from school by bus. Clubs are mixed and varied and offered at various points throughout the year.
24 In School Committees In school we have dedicated committee time where most pupils are involved in a committee. This allows us specific times to move forward and plan for various activities in school. This year we have Pupil Council/Pupil Voice Eco-committee Health and Well-being Committee
Pupil Voice Comments
Eco Assemblies – HT Opportunities friendly ICT Awards & to say what we Achievements
Helpful Encourag staff es Greenlaw Healthy Rewards for Primary good School behaviour Super Hall
Learning is fun
Fantastic Lots of events – Lots of P.E. sports days, theme outside days, day trips space
25 School term dates for 2014/15
Autumn term Date Details Monday 18 August 2014 Staff resume, in service day Tuesday 19 August 2014 Pupils resume Friday 10 October 2014 All break, mid-term Monday 20 October 2014 Staff resume, in service day Tuesday 21 October Pupils resume Thursday 13 November 2014 Staff in service day Friday 14 November 2014 Staff in service day Monday 1 December 2014 St Andrew's Day holiday, school closed Friday 19 December 2014 All break, term ends
Winter term Date Details Tuesday 6 January 2015 Pupils resume Thursday 12 February 2015 Pupils break, February holiday Friday 13 February 2015 Staff in service day Wednesday 18 February 2015 Pupils resume Thursday 2 April 2015 All break, term ends
Summer term Date Details Monday 20 April 2015 Pupils resume Friday 1 May 2015 Staff in service day Monday 4 May 2015 May Day holiday, school closed Wednesday 1 July 2015 All break, term ends
Casual holidays
Each learning community allocates 2 casual holidays for pupils and staff which are usually aligned to their local festivals.
Learning Community Dates Berwickshire Friday 10 October 2014 Monday 25 May 2015 Cheviot Friday 10 October 2014 Wednesday 18 February 2015 Eildon East (Selkirk) Thursday 11 June 2015 Friday 12 June 2015 Eildon East (Earlston) Wednesday 18 February 2015 Monday 1 June 2015 Eildon West Wednesday 18 February 2015 Monday 1 June 2015 Teviot and Liddesdale Friday 5 June 2015 Monday 8 June 2015 Tweeddale Friday 10 October 2014 Wednesday 18 February 2015
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Greenlaw Primary School Complaints Procedure
Should you feel you need to make a complaint about the setting, please follow the following procedure:-
Initial concerns should be made to the Class Teacher or other member of staff
Contact Mrs Waite, Head teacher, to initiate further discussion. 01361 810254
In the event of being unsatisfied that your complaint has been dealt with efficiently, contact Mrs Jeanette McDiarmid at Council HQ, Newton St Boswells. 01835 824 000
Please do ask at the school office if you would like a copy of any of our policies.
Thanks
Whilst this information provided is considered to be correct at the time of printing, it is possible that there may be some inaccuracy by the time the document reaches the parents.
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