Our Lady and St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes
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[Grab your reader’s attention with a great quote from the document or use this space to emphasize a key point. To place this text box anywhere on the page, just drag it.] Our Lady and St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes Handbook 2020 Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes Contents Page A Charter for Catholic Schools in Scotland Page 3 Introduction by Head Teacher Page 4 School Information Page 5 School Staff Page 6 School & Nursery Hours, Out of Hours Care, Transfer, Enrolment Page 7 Equal Opportunities Page 8 School Holidays Page 9 Curriculum for Excellence Page 10-16 Additional Support Needs and Planning Page 16-17 School Improvement Plan, Homework, School Ethos Page 17-18 Spiritual, Social, Moral & Cultural Values Page 18 Extra-Curricular Activities & Freedom of Information Page 19 Data Protection Page 19-22 Child & Adult Protection Page 23 School Discipline & Anti-Bullying Page 23-24 Home/School & Community Links & Parent Council Contact Details Page 24-25 Concerns about a Pupil & Complaints Procedure Page 25 Reporting to Parents Page 25 Attendance at School Page 26 Family Holidays During Term Time Page 26-27 Attendance & Absence Data Page 28 Clothing & Uniform Page 28-29 School Meal Arrangements Page 29 Special Dietary Needs, Breakfast Club & Packed Lunches Page 30-31 Placing Requests, Transport & Pick Up Points Page 31-32 Medical and Health Care, Information in Emergencies Page 32-33 Parent Forum & Parent Council Page 33-34 Pupil Voice & Supervision of Playgrounds Page 34 Transfer from Primary to Secondary School Page 34-35 Useful Contacts Page 35-36 2 School Handbook 2018-2019 Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes SCOTTISH CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE A CHARTER FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN SCOTLAND The mission of the Catholic School is to develop as a community of faith and learning, providing the highest quality of education, and offering formation through the promotion of Gospel values, through celebration and worship, and through service to the common good. All Catholic Schools in Scotland, in honouring Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life will feature the following characteristics: a commitment to the integrated education and formation of the whole person, in close partnership with parents as the first educators of their children; an inclusive ethos which aims to honour the life, dignity and voice of each person, made in the image of God; a commitment to the search for wisdom in life and to the pursuit of excellence, through the development of each person’s unique God-given talents; a commitment to the spiritual formation of the school community, through the shared experience of prayer and liturgy, and in partnership with local parishes; the provision of religious education programmes which will enable young people to develop their understanding of Gospel values and of how to apply them to life; a commitment to uphold the moral teaching, faith tradition and sacramental life of the Catholic Church; a commitment to communicate Catholic social teaching and thereby to promote social justice and opportunity for all; a commitment to ecumenical action and the unity of Christians; the promotion of respect for different beliefs and cultures and for inter-faith dialogue; a commitment to support the continuing professional and spiritual development of staff. All staff appointed to a Catholic school are expected to support and promote the aims, missions, values and ethos of the school, as illustrated in this Charter. 3 School Handbook 2018-2019 Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School Dear parent/carer Welcome to Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School and Nursery Classes. This handbook will provide you with lots of information that I hope you will find useful and gives you an understanding of all we have to offer in OLSF. In Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School we aim to give each child opportunities for high attainment and achievement, through giving the children a variety of teaching and learning experiences. We work in partnership with staff, pupils and parents to provide a happy, safe and nurturing environment for all our children. We are proud of our school’s shared vision and values, which are evident across the school and there is a very high standard of pupil behaviour and motivation. In Our Lady and St Francis we promote the Gospel Values every day and inspire others to do the same. I look forward to working with you and your child, and if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Miss Claire Lewis Acting Head Teacher 4 School Handbook 2018-2019 Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes SCHOOL INFORMATION Name: Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes Address: Newarthill Road Carfin ML1 5AL Telephone: 01698 274947 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/olsfblog/ Twitter: @olsfschool Denominational Status: Our school is a co-educational Roman Catholic Primary School. Our nursery classes are non-denominational. Capacity: 315 pupils, Primary 1 to Primary 7 30/30 pupils, 3-5 year old playroom (Nursery) 20/20 pupils, 2 year old playroom (Nursery) Stages Covered: Nursery: Age 2 to age 5 Primary: Primary 1 to Primary 7 Present Roll: 308 pupils (School) 40/35 pupils (Nursery Classes) Composite Classes: At times, composite classes may need to be formed within the school. Careful consideration is placed on the formation of composite classes and the following criteria is used: working groups, social groups and staff consultation. Community Facilities: It is Council Policy that school accommodation is made available as far as possible outwith school hours for use by the community. Such use by groups and clubs will be in accordance with approved letting procedures and enquires should be directed to the Area Community Education Officer at Coatbridge on 01236 812407. Associated High School: Taylor High School, Carfin Street, New Stevenston. Telephone (01698) 274976. Parent Council: [email protected] 5 School Handbook 2018-2019 Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes STAFF Head Teacher (on secondment) Mrs Geraldine Shearer Acting Head Teacher Miss Claire Lewis Acting Depute Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Millward Principal Teacher Miss Angella O’Donnell Acting Principal Teacher Mr Chris Maxwell Teaching Staff ASNAs Primary 1a Mrs Laura Cahill Mrs Kathy Purdie Primary 1b Mrs Kathryn Mushet Mrs Bernie Curran Primary 2 Mrs Lisa Anderson Mrs Kathleen Miller Primary 2/3 Miss Jenna Ainsley Mrs Lorraine Barry Primary 3 Mr Steven Rankin Miss Natasha Newall Primary 3/4 Mrs Laura Watt/Mrs Lesley-Anne Rimmer Mrs Elaine Hughes Primary 4 Mrs Michelle Wilson Mrs Jane Condie Primary 4/5 Mrs Danielle Keenan/Mrs Ellen Holmes Mrs Pamela McShane Primary 5 Mr Nicholas Daly Primary 6 Mrs Oonagh Taggart Primary 6/7 Mrs Ashleigh Crooks Primary 7 Miss Lara Hughes Science Mrs Janice Miller Support for Learning Mrs Pauline Donnelly Nursery Staff Classroom Assistant Mrs Marie Balmer Nursery Teacher Mrs Rhona Douglas Early Learning Practitioner Mrs Marjory Thomas Mrs Nicola O’Neil Early Learning Practitioner Mrs Elaine Reilly Early Learning Practitioner Miss Ruth Maxwell Early Learning Practitioner Office Staff Mrs Margaret Elliott Early Learning Practitioner Mrs Patricia O’Brien Early Learning Practitioner Mrs Cathy MacDonald Mrs Gillian Buchanan Early Learning Practitioner Mrs AnneMarie McShane Catering Staff Cleaning/Janitorial Staff Mrs Wendy Horn Janitor Mr Allan Robertson Mrs Margaret-Anne Watt Cleaner Mrs Margaret-Anne Watt Mrs Lee-Ann Johnston Cleaner Mrs Tricia McManus Mrs Louise Halligan Cleaner Mrs Louise Halligan Cleaner Mrs Mary Lynn 6 School Handbook 2018-2019 Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes SCHOOL HOURS School Hours 9.00 am - 3.00 pm Morning Interval 10.40 am - 10.55 am Lunch 12.35 pm - 1.20 pm Please note that Primary 1 pupils attend full-time from day one. OUT OF SCHOOL CARE Lanarkshire Childcare Services and Bellwood Nursery drop off and collect a number of children from our school. They provide childcare before 9am and after 3pm and during school holidays. These are independent of the school and further information may be obtained by calling them on 01698 383485 and 01698 230455 respectively. NURSERY HOURS Morning Session 8.40am – 11.50am Afternoon Session 12.50pm – 4.00pm Please note this will change from August 2020 onwards. Our Lady and St Francis nursery will change to a full-time nursery model and will open from 8am until 6pm. TRANSFER / ENROLMENT Classes for children who attain the age of 5 years between 1st March, 2019 and 28th February 2020 will be formed in August 2020. Enrolment takes place in January 2020. The dates and times of enrolment will be published in the local press, in local shops and St. Francis Xavier Parish Church. Documentation required for enrolment includes your child's birth certificate and proof of address. Parents wishing to enrol their child at Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School during the school year should contact the Head Teacher and, provided the child can be accommodated in the school, the necessary documents will be completed and arrangements made. Prior visits to the school can be arranged, by appointment. Parents of children eligible to begin nursery education should complete the application form, available from the school office, and return it to the school. This should be accompanied by the child’s birth certificate and proof of address. 7 School Handbook 2018-2019 Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School & Nursery Classes EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES North Lanarkshire Council is an equal opportunities authority and it is the responsibility of this school to ensure that all persons, teachers and pupils are treated in accordance with Council Policy. Our aim is to promote equal opportunity and social inclusion at all times.