MONIKIE PRIMARY SCHOOL Monikie Primary School Handbook 2019 - 2020 This document is available in alternative formats, on request (Please contact the Head Teacher) CONTENTS Angus Council Information: o Contact Details: Angus Council People Directorate Angus House Orchardbank Business Park FORFAR DD8 1AN Tel: 01307 476337 Fax: 01307 461848 Email: [email protected] o Early Learning and Childcare Provision (primary schools only) o School Clothing Grants o Education Maintenance Allowance (secondary schools only) o Pupil Absence Procedures (Attendance and Absence) o The Complaints Procedure o Parental Involvement / Parent Councils o Curriculum for Excellence . Curriculum Levels . The Senior Phase . Skills for Learning, Life and Work . Careers Guidance and Financial Advice o Sex Education o Drugs Education (Drugs and alcohol misuse) o Religious and Moral Education o Assessment and Reporting o Transitions . Starting Nursery . Enrolling in Primary School . Transfer to Secondary School . Leaving School . Post School o Support for Pupils o GIRFEC (getting it right for every child) o Gaelic Education o School Meals . Special Dietary Requirements . Snack Provision in Nursery o Applying for Free School Meals o Administration of Medicines o Transport o Insurance o Music Services o Parental Access to Records o Child Protection o Holding and Storing Pupil and Staff Data o Emergency Closures & Transport Updates o School Holiday Dates 2 CONTENTS (Cont.) Contact Details & School Information School Staff &Parent Council Contacts Organisation of the School Day Visits of Prospective Parents School Uniform Parental Concerns The Complaints Procedure o Fairness and Confidentiality o Recording o Feedback Parental Involvement o Becoming Involved In School o Opportunities for Parental Involvement School Ethos School and Community Links Positive Behaviour Management Good to Be Green Celebrating Achievement Extra-Curricular Activities Eco Group Junior Leadership Team Learning Opportunities The Pupils and Parents Voice Liaison with Secondary School School Improvement School Improvement Plan Health Care Useful Links & Contact Details 3 CONTACT DETAILS School Name: Monikie Primary School Address: Craigton, Monikie, DD5 3QN Telephone Number: 01382 768115 Website: www.monikieprimaryschool.co.uk Email Address: [email protected] Head Teacher’s name: Mr Tony Jordan Class Stages: Nursery (am or pm) P1 P2/3 P4/5 P6/7 Present Roll: 27 Nursery 74 school School Staff Head Teacher Mr Tony Jordan Principal Teacher Mrs Laura Cowper Class Teachers Mrs Gemma Masson/Mrs Laura Cowper (P1) Miss Alison Duffus (2/3) Mrs Elaine Patullo (4/5) Miss Stephanie McArthy/Miss Stephanie Carson (P6/7) Senior Early Years Mrs Clare Harris Practitioner Early Years Practitioners Mrs Hannah Gray / Miss Kelly Falconer Early Years Assistant Miss Iona Brown Early Years Apprentice Miss Tia Mearns Principal Teacher ASN Mrs Kirsty Webster (Acting) Secretary / SPSA Mrs Jill Gibson SPSA Mrs Averil Hirsch School Chaplain Rev Jean De Villiers Visiting Specialists Mr Scott Petrie (Music) Ms Adele Sharp (Art & Design) Mr Steve Gibbsons (Kodaly) Mr Mike Robertson (Brass) Miss Jane Ritchie (PE) Ms Emma Thomas (Active Schools Co-ordinator) 4 School Janitor Mrs Mary Towns School Cleaner Miss Jackie Hughes Catering Staff Ms Karen McCormack / Miss Jackie Hughes School Website http://www.monikieprimaryschool.co.uk/page6.htm Parent Council Chairperson Colin Garness Vice Chairperson Lynn Duncan School Hours: Morning Session 9.00am – 12.30pm (Primary 1 and Primary 2, 9.00am – 12.20pm) Morning Interval 10.30am – 10.50am Afternoon Session 1.30pm – 3.20pm Nursery hours 8.50am – 12pm (am session) 12.20pm – 3.30pm (pm session) VISITS OF PROSPECTIVE PARENTS – see link below: http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2010/11/10093528/0 Parents considering sending their child to Monikie School are welcome to visit the school, speak with the Head Teacher and have any queries answered. It is best to make an appointment before doing so as the Head Teacher is a shared Head with Newbigging School. Contact the school on 01382 370338 or by email at [email protected]. Once your child has been allocated a place you will be invited along to meet the staff and children, to find out more about the curriculum and to share information about your child. Parents/carers are welcome at all times to contact the school regarding any queries they may have. SCHOOL UNIFORM In order to develop a feeling of belonging and pride in the school we encourage pupils to wear the Monikie School uniform. School sweatshirts/cardigans and other school clothing are available to order online at any point throughout the year from BE Schoolwear (www.beschoolwear.co.uk) or Tesco Embroidery online (www.tesco/direct/ues.com). Both services are competitively priced with free delivery and returns, plus the school receives 5% cash back on purchases from Tesco. BE Schoolwear also have a shop in Dundee. 5 BOYS White shirt or polo shirt; red jumper or school sweatshirt; grey or black shorts/trousers; black shoes GIRLS White blouse or polo shirt; red jumper/cardigan or school sweatshirt; grey or black skirt/pinafore/trousers; black shoes (dress for the summer – optional) PE KIT Navy t-shirt, navy shorts and gym shoes in a bag with pupil’s name. Football strips are not to be worn as PE kit (PE kit including shorts & t-shirt in a bag can be ordered online from BE Schoolwear). Pupils should leave PE kit in school, in a named bag. PE kits will be sent home at the end of each term for washing. All clothing brought to school should be named or marked in some way, as it is difficult for children to distinguish their own clothing from others. PE – Health & Safety Long hair should be tied back for ALL PE activities Shoe laces must be tied Any jewellery must be removed for P.E. and swimming All personal effects (such as ear studs, watches etc.) should be removed If personal effects cannot be removed, the adult in charge will take action to make the situation safe (e.g. adjust the activity for the individual pupil or group) Taping over ear studs is sometimes used to make the situation safe. However, the adult in charge must be confident that this strategy will be safe and effective If the situation cannot be made safe, the individual pupil will not be allowed to actively participate. PARENTAL CONCERNS http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2010/11/10093528/0 Parents should contact the school immediately they have a cause for concern. It is our wish to deal with all matters as early as possible preventing them from growing into significant concerns. Please contact your child’s class teacher in the first instance or if you would prefer to discuss the issue with a member of the management team please contact Mr Jordan, Head Teacher, or Mrs Cowper, Principal Teacher. The staff will listen to your concern and agree a way forward with you. They will follow-up the initial conversation with a telephone call approximately one week later to ensure all matters have been resolved satisfactorily. THE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE – also see link below: https://www.angus.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/complaints_and_comments/making_a_comp laint_or_comment_about_our_services Further advice on Angus Council’s complaints procedures may be found in the above link. At Monikie we seek parents’ and pupils’ views on a regular basis throughout the session about a wide range of issues, from specific learning and teaching strategies to how well we manage behaviour and how welcoming the school is when you visit. Your views play an important part in all our planning for improvement. 6 If you have any concerns, complaints or issues you’d like to discuss, please feel free to contact either Mr Tony Jordan (HT), Mrs Laura Cowper (PT), your child’s class teacher, Mrs Jill Gibson (school secretary), or the Chair of the Parent Council, Mr Colin Garness. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT BECOMING INVOLVED IN SCHOOL Becoming involved in school The school values the important part that parents play in their children’s education and sees partnership with parents as an effective way of enhancing children’s achievements and promoting better school ethos and communication. Opportunities for Parental Involvement: During the school day: Helping in the Nursery class Art/Craft activities Sharing knowledge and expertise in some aspect of the curriculum, e.g. topic talk, history, science, health Practical activities in science, maths, social subjects, health education (e.g. first aid) or technology Reading stories to groups of children, playing reading/phonics games Supervising board games Golden Time activities e.g. board games, art and craft in small groups Running or assisting to run a Lunch Club Supporting educational visits/trips School concerts – making costumes, props, supervision of children Road safety – Cycle Training Outwith the school day: Fundraising events Trips e.g. sporting events, concerts Extra-curricular activities e.g. coaching, sports/art clubs/country dancing/school grounds – maintenance of garden/allotment areas Opportunities for Parental involvement within Early Years Support from parents is actively encouraged and valued. Parents are invited to participate in all aspects of early years life, including social events, fund raising and importantly coming along to take part in the day to day routine in the class. If you feel you have a particular skills e.g. sewing, baking, woodwork etc… which you can share please let us know so we can incorporate this into our plans. The parent noticeboard will keep you informed about the learning opportunities the children have / are engaged in. Regular newsletters give more information about the curriculum, events and dates of interest for your diary. Any suggestions you have about the early years or any matters of concern can be discussion at any time with staff. Parents are encouraged to contribute to their child’s early years education in a variety of ways. There is a floor book which illustrates activities in which the class is involved and parents are invited to add to this.