Key Information

St Michael’s Infant school is divided into four different classes. The class teachers, along with their teaching assistants, provide an excellent pastoral care system and give the children many opportunities to mix with one another in a variety of learning opportunities.

  • Bumblebee Class - Reception (Year R)
  • Dragonfly Class - Reception (Year R) and Year 1
  • Ladybird Class – Year 1 and Year 2
  • Butterfly Class – Year 2

Communication between home and school

St Michael's communicate with parents and carers in a variety of ways. We use an electronic system called Arbor to send letters, information and reminders. We use our school Facebook page to celebrate the children and their achievements. Our school website provides general information about the school, children's learning and important dates and events. 

Every week, the Executive Headteacher sends home our school newsletter containing information and achievements. Every term each class creates a newsletter, This is to inform you of what your child has been learning and any important events that may be coming up in the future. All newsletters will be available on the school website and sent home via email.  

We also send home a contact book each evening with your child’s reading book. This book is to inform us when you have read with your child and for you to contact your child’s teacher with any important information.

We operate an open door policy at St Michaels. If you wish to speak to your child's class teacher or someone at school, please contact the School Office and a convenient appointment for both parties can be made. All teachers see their children out at the end of the day where minor subjects can be discussed. We also hold two parents evenings a year in November and July.

Class teachers will also be available during open afternoons held in March and July.

The school day

Children are permitted onto the school grounds between 8.35am and 8.45am. The teachers will be waiting at the gate to welcome your little ones into school. The gate will close at 8.45am at which point you will need to enter the school via the school office on Douglas Road.

We ask that parents allow their children to come in by themselves, as our school corridors are not big enough to accommodate children and their parents!

All children are expected to be at school by 8.45am. If they are not present for the register they will be marked late.

You can collect your children between 2.55pm and 3.05pm from the playground. Please be prompt when you are picking up your child. The children are required to be picked up in person from their designated area by an adult, and not an older sibling currently in the school. If you are unavoidably delayed, please can you contact the office as soon as possible, and you will find your child in the main entrance hall when you arrive.

 

Playtimes & Lunches

All pupils go out to play in the morning (from 10.30 to 10.50). Children are provided with a piece of fruit or vegetable through the Government's fruit and vegetable scheme during play. The school provides milk for all Year R children and can be purchased if the children are in Year 1 or 2.

Lunchtime is from 11.50am - 1pm. Reception children go in for the first sitting with the packed lunches, Year 1 and 2 children following in the second and third sitting.

Our school meals are provided by Caterlink, please click the below link to visit their website and view school menus:

Caterlink

 

Absences and illness

If your child is unwell please do not send them into school.

On the first morning of your child’s illness, please telephone the school office, preferably before 9.30 am. Please state who you are, your child’s name and class, and the reason for absence. 

If your child is suffering from either vomiting or diarrhoea, your child is required to stay off school until 48 hours after their last bout of illness.

If your child becomes ill at school, your child's teacher (on the advice of a registered First Aider, if necessary) will decide whether it is right to send your child home. We will ring your primary contact (or secondary number, if we cannot get hold of the first point of contact). When you (or a trusted adult) come to pick up your child, you must first come to the School Office before taking your child.

Absence for reasons other than illness should be rare. If you have a special and acceptable reason, please request permission in writing from the Headteacher. If your child needs to attend a medical appointment during school hours, please write to your child's teacher the day before (at the latest), who will arrange for a pupil pass.

 

Medical conditions and medication

We ask that parents let us know of any illnesses or conditions their child may have (such as asthma and allergies). Pupils with prescribed medication for these conditions, for example an inhaler or an EpiPen, should have one permanently at school. Parents are required to fill out a medical form (available from the School Office), giving staff permission to administer these medications. We ask that the parents regularly check these, to ensure that they are in date and still working.

If your child is on prescribed medication, we ask that you fill out a medical form at the School Office so that they can be given the correct dose, at the correct time. Children are not permitted throat sweets at school, due to the potential choking hazard and we do not normally give out over-the-counter medication during the school day.

 

Uniform

 A school uniform greatly contributes to a child’s sense of belonging and pride in their school. The school colours are burgundy and white.

What uniform do they wear?

  • White shirt or blouse, white or burgandy polo shirt (branded preferable)
  • Grey trousers, skirt or school dress
  • School burgundy jumper.
  • Black school shoes
  • School branded tracksuits (hoodie and joggers) may also be worn. These can be ordered from the uniform website (see below).

What PE kit do they need?

  •  A PE Bag – containing plain black shorts, yellow school PE t-shirt, plain black jogging bottoms, black plimsolls/trainers. A school hoodie will need to be purchased for the winter months.

What else will they need?

  • A coat - we go out to play in all weather conditions except heavy rain. Therefore your child will need to bring in a coat every day, except on hot summer days.
  • A named water bottle - the school does have water fountains, however a water bottle can be kept in the classroom so that your child has access to water at any time.
  • A book bag/ backpack – the children will receive a reading book every evening apart from a Thursday

St Michael’s Church of England Schools’ Federation sweatshirts, cardigans, polo shirts, fleece, coats, book bags, back packs, PE bags and PE t-shirts, hoodies and joggers, all bearing the school logo are on sale from the school uniform website. There will also be regular PTFA pre-loved sales for all items of uniform.

Please ensure items of your child’s clothing are named with the child's full name to help avoid loss. Property can be found in the lost property box, however unnamed items are very difficult to return, and lost property is disposed of regularly.

In the interest of safety no jewellery should be worn in school at any time.

Please order your uniform at - http://www.mapac.com/education/parents/uniform/stmichaelscofeme168er