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School Uniform
P.E. Kit (To be brought in a conventional bag with a drawstring) - Plain white tee shirt - Plain navy shorts - Plimsolls Children in Year 3 will also need: Swim kit - trunks / one piece costume swimming hat and towel; Track suit for outdoor games activities in the winter. A pair of trainers for field games is also desirable. Every item of clothing must be clearly marked with your child’s name Once you see how many things children lose at school you will see why naming everything is so important
The School DayArriving at SchoolThe bell rings at 8.50am for the start of the morning session; children should use the entrance door to their classroom Unit. You will have had experience of this at the ‘Getting to Know You’ session in July. Parents of children in Reception are welcome to come into school with them, particularly during the first two terms. Handwriting activities are prepared for parents to share with their children if they wish to.
Times of Sessions
Contact with the SchoolInformal Contact with the StaffYou are welcome to come into school, particularly at the end of the afternoon session, either to have a brief word with a member of staff or to view some work or something of interest which your child wishes to show you. If you have any queries or worries please come and see us. Should you wish to discuss your child's work in more depth, please make an appointment either through the Secretary, or preferably directly with your child’s class teacher. Contact with the HeadteacherIf you feel you need to discuss any problem, or your child's progress, with the Head Teacher please contact the Secretary to arrange an appointment. Should an emergency occur, and immediate contact is essential, the Head or Deputy will do their best to be readily available. Contacting the SchoolSecretarial HoursThe School Secretaries are available each day 8.30 am – 3.30 pm You can telephone the school on (01305) 268741. There is an answerphone when the office is closed. Or e-mail office@manorpark.dorset.sch.uk
Absence from SchoolIllness/Medical and Dental appointments When a child is unable to attend school due to illness or medical/dental appointments, please notify the school office by phone, if possible before 9.00am. Late arrival at School Children arriving late are required by law to be marked absent in the register. This is regarded as an unauthorised absence unless you notify the school to say that your child is late. There is a signing in book for parents to record late arrivals. It is kept outside the office at the front school entrance. You should always use the front school entrance when making any visits to the school to comply with the school security system. Permission to leave the school premises If your child needs to attend a clinic appointment during school time, he or she must be collected by an adult. Please inform your child's teacher beforehand and report to the school office when collecting your child. You will need to complete an entry into the ‘departures’ book outside the office. Holiday Leave Parents who are obliged to take their annual holiday in term time may apply to take their children from school for a maximum of ten school days in a calendar year. Please complete a Holiday Form obtainable from the Secretary. Wherever possible, we discourage the practice of taking holidays during term time. The law states that such holidays should only be requested under ‘exceptional circumstances’. End of afternoon sessionChildren in the Foundation Unit (Early Years and Year 1) may not leave the Unit until collected by an appropriate adult. If an older child is expecting to be met after school by a parent or parent's representative, and that person has not arrived, the child must return to the classroom and inform the teacher. Children catching the Service Bus or being collected by taxi or mini-bus at the end of the school day should assemble in the school foyer. There they will be supervised by a member of staff and escorted to the bus. Taxi and minibus drivers are required to complete a simple registration form identifying who they are responsible for collectingAfter School Clubs (childcare)Please tell us if your child attends an after school club and if this changes, please tell BOTH us and the after school club!
Personal PossessionsThe school cannot take responsibility for personal possessions or expensive toys. Therefore, it is better if children do not bring these items to school. For safety reasons it is requested that jewellery should not be worn. Children with pierced ears should wear studs and these should be removed, whenever possible, for PE and games. Safety, Security and the EnvironmentThe school takes safety and security very seriously and we aim to reduce risks as much as possible. Our children's and our school's security depends on us all and we ask for everyone's co-operation. The governors’ Community Committee meets regularly to discuss Health and safety issues and the staff contribute through their weekly Business Meetings. All visitors must enter school through the main entrance and report to the Secretary. Visitors remaining on the school premises will be asked to sign in at the Secretary's office and will be issued with a badge to be worn at all times whilst in school. Parents collecting or visiting children are usually escorted to their child's class or their child is collected and brought to the reception foyer. Regular fire drills take place to ensure that staff and children become familiar with emergency routines. Traffic Flow A one-way system operates, entering via Barnes Way and leaving via Mellstock Avenue. Parking For everyone's safety parents are asked to park their cars in either of the two central car parks and not in the lay-bys or staff car park (nearest the school). We know that parking spaces are at a premium, but please do not park on the grass verges or anywhere that makes it difficult for the school buses to pass you. Responsible parking is in the interest of the safety of all the children. To protect everyone's health please do not leave your engine running while waiting. The public service bus parks in the bus lay-by in front of the school to pick up passengers at the end of afternoon school. Please keep this clear. Pedestrians It is important that we set young children a good, safe example. Therefore please avoid walking on the roadway: use the path alongside the car parks. If bikes or scooters are used to travel to school, please dismount as soon as you get to the school gates. Road Safety Children are instructed in road safety during their time in school, but please impress on your child the importance of observing the GREEN CROSS CODE at all times. Dogs In the interests of safety and hygiene no dogs are allowed within the school grounds.
Parental InvolvementBoth the staff and children value and appreciate practical help from parents and friends during school sessions. Please tell the Headteacher or class teacher if you can give some of your time. If you make a regular commitment to the school, you will be required to undergo the CRB police clearance procedure as we all do. Please contact the School office for more information. Helpers are currently involved in the following activities: Craft skills; cooking; covering work cards; mounting pictures; making costumes.; listening to children read; playing word, number and sound games; shopping play; changing library books; colour coding books; repairing books and equipment; preparing materials; duplicating and photocopying; supervision on visits; swimming; computers; golden time activities.
From time to time help is also required on a practical level e.g. building, carpentry, decorating. Volunteer gardeners are especially welcome. Keep an eye on our newsletter if you would like to be involved. Keeping Parents Informed Parents' Evenings are held each term. They take various forms, but will always include opportunities for parents to discuss their child's progress with staff. Towards the end of the Summer term a written report is issued for each child with copies being retained by the parents and the school. We also take every opportunity to welcome you into the school through performances, termly open afternoons and special events.
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