Hipswell Church of England Primary Prospectus
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Hipswell Church of England Primary Prospectus Hipswell Church of England Primary School Hipswell Village Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 4BB Tel: 01748832513 Welcome Working, learning and celebrating together! Welcome to Hipswell Church of England Primary School. We are a caring and happy community, where our pupils are warmly received and encouraged to ‘aim high’ in order to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff team welcomes change and embraces the fresh ideas, diversity and cultural heritage brought by the arrival of each new pupil. Working hand in hand with a strong support network, we aim to meet the specific needs of all children. Our pupils come from a variety of backgrounds, and we celebrate and enjoy this Our strengths are many and varied, in particular: diversity. Our high quality of teaching An exciting curriculum We are particularly experienced in integrating A friendly and caring atmosphere which creates a `family' children successfully from environment military and non-military A wide variety of extra-curricular activities backgrounds, with two- An emphasis on making children feel good about themselves thirds of our pupils coming A good working partnership with parents from families where one or Close links with the local community, including the church more parent are serving with the Armed Forces. With around 180 children and 7 teaching staff we feel that we: We also have excellent Know each other as individuals links with the local church. Are aware of each person's progress Can quickly sort out problems! Our Aims At Hipswell Church of England Primary School we aim: To encourage all pupils, whatever their academic ability, to “I am very proud of achieve their full potential in a secure and happy the quality of environment. education Hipswell School provides.” To provide a broad, balanced and developing curriculum Mr J Sykes which meets the needs of all pupils. Headteacher. To encourage all children to experience awe and wonder, to develop enquiring minds, and believe in their won intrinsic worth and innate ability. What makes Hipswell To create an maintain a caring community with an Church of England atmosphere of courtesy, consideration and respect, in Primary a good school which each young person is recognized as a valued community? member and helped to develop into socially responsible young adult. We try to live like this, because as To foster a growing understanding of moral values and a school with a Christian religious belief, from a Christian perspective, along with a Foundation, we especially value the teachings of Jesus Christ: deepening appreciation of other religious traditions and cultures. We are kind, helpful and polite To form a effective partnership with parents, governors and (The Golden Rule ) the school community, so that there is common ownership We listen carefully to each and mutual support in developing the school. other (Respect) Hipswell Church of England Primary We are welcoming and friendly School the children's’ choice! (Kindness) We try to do our best, even when things are hard or go wrong (Perseverance) We are honest, and try to learn from our mistakes as much as when things go well (Truth) We share with each other (Generosity) After disagreements, we try to help people become friends again (Peace-making) We try to forgive others (Forgiveness ) We take care of everything, and everyone (Love) We have fun. School Uniform Smartly presented and ready to learn The basic colours of our school dress are red and black or grey. Smart grey or black skirts/ trousers may be worn by girls and boys with a plain white polo shirt or shirt and sensible black school shoes. Our Uniform Red jumper/cardigan/sweatshirt available for purchase on www.school-shop.co.uk Black or grey trousers/skirts/pinafores Black or grey socks/tights Black shoes (not trainers) Our PE Kit Children need a white tee-shirt, white or dark shorts, plimsolls (for inside activities) and training shoes (for outdoor games activities). PE kit should be brought to school at the beginning of each new half term. Children will be reminded when they need to bring their outdoor games shoes. Children are not allowed to wear jewellery for their own safety, but if ears are pierced, small studs may be worn. These must be removed for safety during PE / games and swimming lessons. Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly named. The School Day Organised and on time The School Day Start: 9:00 am until 3:15 pm Delivering Your Child to School We would encourage parents to ensure that very young children be brought to school and collected by an adult. Although the school day begins at 9:00 am, the children will be supervised on the playground by a member of staff from 8.55 am. Road Safety We are fortunate to be able to use the car park at Risedale Sports and Community College. We would be grateful if cars could be parked in the designated parking bays. This will help to ensure the safety of the children as they arrive and leave school. Breakfast Club Breakfast Club opens daily at 8:00 am and takes place in the school hall. There is a charge for this service. Please contact the school office to book a place for your child. After School Care This is provided by the PT club. Children are collected from Hipswell School at home time and taken to the PT club at Colburn Children’s Centre. There is a charge for this service. Please contact the PT club for further information or to book a place for your child. PT club during school hours 07864 018610 or Mrs. B. Bulmer 07790 607705 Break-Time Snacks Free milk is available to all children in Nursery and Reception class. Free fruit is available for the Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils every day. Children may bring their own healthy item of fruit to school for a morning snack. Lunches All children who are in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a Universal Free School Meal. Children in Years 3 to 6 are offered the same meal at a reasonable price. Alternatively children may bring their own healthy packed lunch. Parents can pay online using “Parent Pay”. Login details will be provided by the school office on admission. Children are not allowed to bring sweets and chocolate bars to school. Admissions & Attendance Admissions For all new starters, parents are invited to contact school to make an appointment to look around. Reception Children who have their fifth birthday between September the 1st and August the 31st are admitted fulltime in our Reception class in September. In September, the Reception children are divided into two groups based on their age, with the older children beginning full time education on Tuesday 3rd September, 2019. The younger children will start their full time education on Thursday 5th September, 2019. For all admissions of children of Reception age up to Year 6 please complete the school admission form electronically and submit to the Local Authority Admissions office - (www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/23539/school-admissions) Attendance The Governing Body of Hipswell Church of England Primary School believe it is important for all children to attend school regularly. “This is the best When your child is ill and absent from school, please inform the school my child school before 9:30am. We would be grateful if parents could organise medical appointments out of school time, but acknowledge that this is has attended” not always possible. The policy on absence for a vomiting and/or a diarrhoea virus states Mr. R, a parent. that a child should be absent from school for 48 hours after the last incident. November 2017 Family Holidays The Education regulations state that parents should not take their children out of school during term time. Applications for leave must be made in advance by a parent with whom the child lives and can only be authorised by the school in exceptional circumstances. Each application is considered individually by the school. Taking a pupil on leave during term time interrupts teaching and learning and can disrupt educational progress. Working Together Things to bear in mind... Medical and Pastoral Care Parents and the School The Community Health Service arranges periodic checks such as hearing, vision and medical examinations. It is essential that there is Medicines, including inhalers prescribed by a doctor, will be excellent liaison between the given to pupils in school if necessary, but only if a ‘Request school and parents/guardians for School to Administer Medication Form’ is completed by parents (Form Med1 available in the school office). The wherever possible. medicine must be held by the school administrative staff Parents are invited to two during school hours. Parents’ Evenings per year to Security discuss the educational progress of their child. Hipswell Church of England Primary School aims to be a safe and secure environment. You are invited to attend All outside doors are electronically locked and can only be opened by members of staff. Assemblies All visitors and parents must report to the school office. Parents’ Evenings Sports Day Child Protection Policy Hipswell CE Primary School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in school. All North Yorkshire schools, including Hipswell CE Primary School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The school will, in most circumstances, endeavour to discuss all concerns with parents about their child/ren. Charging Policy However, there may be exceptional The Governing Body of the school has agreed to allow the circumstances when the school will Head Teacher to seek voluntary contributions from parents.