Information for Parents
Telephone Number: 01239 881606 Headteacher: Mrs E. Thomas Teacher: Mrs J. Phillips Learning Support: Mrs P. Davies Assistants: Mrs Jones Chairman of Governors: Mr John Fletcher, Penrallt Uchaf, Moylegrove - 01239 881679 Collecting and serving school dinners: Mrs Y. Jenkins Lunchtime supervisor: Mrs S.Wales Caretaker / Cleaner: Mrs J. Jones Type of School: County Primary School. Junior and Infant department School Hours: morning session: 09.00 - 12.00, afternoon session: 13.00 - 15.15 Every school day begins at 9 o'clock with registration, and assembly. All pupils will attend morning assembly except those who wish to be excused for religious reasons. We are proud of our attendance figures. We also expect children to arrive at school at about 8.50 a.m. No children should be on the premises before 8.45 a. m. A warm welcome is extended to your child to Moylegrove C. P. School. A good and co-operative relationship between home and school is important and always gives a firm grounding for effective learning. Aims
and Objectives - feel at home in the school and enjoy the education that is provided for them. - develop as an individual and as a part of the community, to live in harmony with his / her fellow man - develop a healthy attitude towards learning that is flexible enough to enable him / her face and surmount social changes of the future, - develop lively, enquiring minds and the ability to apply themselves to tasks. Also the ability to discuss sensibly and solve problems systematically, -use language and number effectively, -develop physical skills. -develop personal moral values and respect towards people of different racial and religious beliefs, -understand the world they live in and the interdependency of individuals. groups and races, -develop a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of the created order, and to appreciate and respect their environment- -be aware of personal cleanliness, courtesy and safety of self and others in the school and the community. Specific
Objectives - masters the skills that he / she needs to complete their work, - can listen attentively and with understanding, - can read fluently with understanding and feeling -develops a style of handwriting that is legible and a satisfactory standard of spelling, syntax, punctuation and use of language, - acquires a wide vocabulary, communicates clearly and confidently orally and on paper in a way that is appropriate to different occasions and various tasks, - learns how to acquire information from various sources and record information and findings in different ways; - handles numbers confidently and apply computational skills with speed and accuracy,. - understands the applications of mathematical ideas in various situations in the home, classroom, school and the local area, - observes living and inanimate things and recognise characteristics such as pattern and order, - masters basic scientific ideas, - investigates solutions and interprets evidence confidently and effectively, analyses, and solves problems, - develops an awareness of self and sensitivity to others, acquires a set of moral values and the confidence to make and hold to moral judgements and develop habits of self- discipline and acceptable behaviour. - is aware of the geographical, historical and social aspects of the local environment and the national heritage and to be aware of other times and places, - acquires sufficient control of self, the experience and the ability to use tools and equipment correctly and confidently to be able to use music, drama, design technology, art and information technology as a means of expression, - develops agility and physical co-ordination. confidence in and through physical activity and the ability to express feelings through movement A copy of the Local Education's Policy on the Curriculum is kept at the school should parents wish to borrow it. Enrolment
of Children to School Children are accepted to the school at the beginning of the term after their fourth birthday. Parents are given an opportunity to visit the school and the infant / reception class and also have a word with the class teacher. The child is also given an opportunity of coming to school for sessions in class with the other children, so that he / she can get accustomed to the new surroundings before coming full time. School
0rganisation Moylegrove School is a category A school. Welsh is the main medium of communication and teaching in the school. English is introduced formally at the beginning of year 3. During the first years stories are read in English from time to time. Children from non - Welsh backgrounds are made to feel particularly at home in the school. The teachers are always aware of the language background of every child and respond sensitively to the needs of each individual child. The
Curriculum From the Reception class the basic skills of Language (Spoken and Written),, Reading, Mathematics and Science are considered to be of particular importance. Staff specialisms are used to meet the needs of the curriculum by means of time-tabled teacher exchange between the classes. These lessons also fall within the scope of the theme for the term. Within each class, the children are mostly grouped according to Year groups. Differentiated work is given to these groups according to the special needs of the pupil The groups can change according to the content of the lesson and the needs of individual children. If there is a child of high ability in the class then provisions are made to ensure that his / her interests and ability are stretched and developed to their potential. Teaching time during the week in the Junior sector is 23 hours, while in the Reception and Infant sector it exceeds 21 hours. Religious Education is given approximately 1 hour teaching time a week, which does not include the time for collective worship. Special
Education Needs When it is agreed that a child needs special attention there is a set procedure to assess and then develop a particular package for that child. Part of this package could include extra resources, for example extra staffing. If the child's difficulties are identified early on, additional resources can be in place before he she starts school. Also, by recognising difficulties early the school is in a position to ensure extra funding to accept teacher help on two levels. Firstlv, children that have a Statement of Special Needs will receive time with a teacher on a one to one basis weekly. Secondly. children who only need a small amount of help to achieve better standards in their basic skills also have time with a peripatetic teacher. Every effort is made to keep our special needs children with their peers in the classroom. As far as possible they follow the requirements of the National Curriculum, although this can be modified and differentiated to meet the individual needs of the child. Parental consent must be sought before any decision is made on any child. Sex
Education Pastoral
Care On each school day, a member of staff is on duty fifteen minutes before the commencement, and after the ending of the school day., to supervise the children present and ensure their safe departure from the school premises. During breaks a member of staff is on duty. During the lunch period, supervision is carried out by the meal supervisor. When inclement weather necessitates the early closure of school, steps will be taken to invite parents to collect pupils or to arrange for their safe departure home. In the event of a child's absence or if it is necessary to withdraw a pupil before the end of the school day, a note from the parents would be appreciated. Letters with information regarding various school activities are regularly sent home with the children. Discipline
Policy Punishment will at all times be reasonable and moderate. Children might be kept in during play times or lose a swimming lesson or P. E. for a week. Punishment can be graded into smaller parts, for example staying in for part of play time. The punishment reflects the nature of the incident. Repeated misdemeanours will naturally be referred to parents who will be invited to the school to discuss the child's behaviour. School
Rules 2. Children are not allowed to go outside the school boundary without consent. 3. Children are asked not to leave valuables and monev in their bags, coats and purses. if it is necessary for children to bring money to school they should give it to the teacher for safe keeping. It is wise to leave jewellery and expensive toys at home. 4. In adverse weather conditions, pupils will remain indoors. 5. Clothing should be clearly marked with the pupils name. 6. Fire drills are carried out regularly, and the children are expected to recognise the fire signal and to proceed without delay to the prearranged meeting points 7. Sweets are not allowed in school. If the children need to eat at playtime, they are encouraged to bring fruit. Complaints
Procedure School
Dinners Application forms for free school meals are obtainable from the Headteacher. Absences
Contact
with Parents Parents may see their children's work at any time, but are given a special opportunity during an open night held in the Summer term. Also there will be an open night held in the form of a 'surgery’, where parents are allocated an appointment time when they will be able to discuss their child's progress with the classteacher. A detailed report on the child's progress will be sent to parents at the end of the Summer term. From time to time meetings will be held in the school to discuss different issues, including the annual parent - governors meeting. Regular Information on all school activities is given to parents by means of letters sent home with the children. Should you at any time feel that you have not received all relevant information regarding any event etc. please contact us. The school is very fortunate in that it has parents that work tirelessly to raise money to buy resources and equipment for the curriculum. Without these efforts the school would be much poorer. Also there are parents who help with transport and other activities in the school. We are very grateful for this support from the parents. It is necessary for us to hold a fully updated list of addresses and telephone numbers in case of emergency. We also need to have the name of a person that we can contact if a parent is not available when the child is sick and needs to be taken home. Preparing
Your Child For School 2.The child should be encouraged to be reasonably independent., to be able to use the toilet properly, wash their hands, dress themselves, handle cutlery and put toys away tidily. 3.Every opportunity should be given to the child of seeing, a variety of books, hearing, stories, rhymes and songs regularly 4. Encouragement should be given to the child to use a pencil, crayons, paint, scissors and plasticene as well as playing with a variety of toys. 5. Young children need plenty of opportunities to use and develop their senses by handling objects of varying shapes, colours. weight and texture. 6. Valuable experiences can be gained by visiting places, e. g. nature park, adventure playgrounds, the beach, etc. 7. It is advisable to take advantage of local Nursery provision. The child benefits socially by making friends, learning to share, becoming more independent, as well as benefiting educationally . Attending nursery school prepares the child for full time education. 8. Encourage the child to write and recognise his/her own name. The only capital letter your child will use initally will be the first letter of his/her name, he/she will be learning letter sounds rather than letter names(that will come later on) Homework
If there is a problem with homework, e.g. lack of time to complete it. book left in school, losing a worksheet, please get in touch with the school so that we are aware of the circumstances. Extra
Curricular Activities -visits to museums and exhibitions -visits to theatres and performances Speakers are also welcome at the school to share their knowledge and experiences with the children. School
Activities Christmas Concert / Service Thanksgiving service School Eisteddfod Sports Summer term school trip Language week at Llangrannog During the year the children have the opportunity to raise money for deserving charities. Payment
For School Activities Book
Clubs Musical
Instrument Tuition Games
As well as Physical Education, Games and Swimming Lessons, the school takes every opportunity to take part in a variety of competitions against other schools. Urdd
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Uniform Blue jumper / cardigan Light blue shirt / blouse Grey trousers / skirt
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