Information for Parents
Queries
Members of the public with any queries can contact Mrs L Lanceley in the school office by telephone on 01709 760471, or by email at office@wce.jmat.org.uk.
Term Dates 2024/2025
Autumn 1 - 2024
INSET: Monday 2nd September
Tuesday 3rd September - Friday 25th October
Half Term
Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November
Autumn 2 - 2024
Monday 4th November - Friday 20th December
Christmas Holidays
Monday 23rd December - Friday 3rd January
Spring 1 - 2025
Monday 6th January - Friday 14th February
Half Term
Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February
Spring 2 - 2025
Monday 24th February - Friday 28th March
Easter Holiday
Monday 31st March - Friday 3rd April
Summer 1 - 2025
Monday 14th April - Thursday 22rd May
Good Friday 18th April
Bank Holiday Monday 21st April
May Day Monday 6th May
INSET: Friday 23rd May
Half Term
Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May
Summer 2 - 2025
Monday 2nd June - Friday 18th July
INSET: Monday 21st July
INSET: Tuesday 22nd July
INSET: Wednesday 23rd July
School Closes for the Summer Holidays Friday 18th July
Our School Day
F1 AM Drop off at 8:45 (rear of school) Pick up at 11:45 (front of school)
F1 PM Drop off at 12:15 (front of school) Pick up at 3:15 (rear of school)
F2 – 8.40am to 8.50am arrival with the register called at 8.55am. Finish at 3.10pm (rear of school)
KS1 – 8.40am doors open with the register called at 8.45am. Finish at 3.15pm (front of school)
KS2 – 8.40am gates open with the register called at 8.50am. Finish at 3.20pm (rear of school)
Wrap Around Care
Breakfast Club
During term time, our Breakfast Club runs Monday to Friday from 7.45am and is open to all children in our school from F2 to Year 6. Please note that the gate will shut at 8.05am to give the children plenty of time to eat their breakfast. Each morning the children are able to enjoy a healthy breakfast in a relaxed setting whilst also having to time to participate in a range of engaging activities with other pupils and adults before the school day starts. The club runs until the beginning of the school day at 8.35am, when the children are escorted to their classrooms.
Breakfast Club costs £3.00 per session. All sessions for Breakfast Club are to be booked in advance by calling or emailing the school office. Please ensure you have confirmation and have paid for the session before sending your child to breakfast club.
After School Childcare
After school childcare is provided on the Wath CofE Primary School site in the school hall and playground area from the end of the school day until 5.45pm Monday to Friday by Fun 4 U. The children take part in a range of games, crafts and active opportunities. For further details, please contact Fun 4 U on the details below.
Telephone: 07884 072141 Email: fun4u2limited@yahoo.co.uk
School Uniform
Every child is expected to come in school uniform each day. The details of our uniform are as follows.
White blouse, grey skirt or grey/black trousers, or grey / black pinafore, white shirt, red cardigan / sweater, black shoes. In summer, children may choose to wear a red and white checked dress or shorts.
Children should wear black flat heeled shoes, but may change into black plimsolls as an alternative.
Whilst we recognise the desire for children to be fashionable, smart and tidy, some hairstyles can be a distraction in school. We ask for your support in sending your child to school with an acceptable hairstyle.
Nail varnish or false nails are not to be worn in school.
Please mark all your child's clothing with his/her name. Any items that are misplaced can then be easily returned.
The school cannot accept responsibility for personal items at school. There is a box of lost property where misplaced items are placed. If your child brings home the wrong article of clothing by mistake we would appreciate it if you could ensure that it is returned to school at the earliest convenience.
The governors do not consider that tattoo transfers are appropriate in school. Wristwatches are allowed but any other form of jewellery is not permitted. If your child has pierced ears they may wear studs. We suggest that children should wait until the school holidays if parents decide to have their ears pierced.
For hygiene purposes your child will need to have a sports kit in school Monday to Friday - White T-shirt or the colour of their school team, white or black shorts and gym shoes. Junior children will require trainers for use in games lessons outside. These must not be the same footwear as children are wearing for inside use.
Girls might choose to wear a games skirt for games activities or a leotard for gymnastics lessons. Please do not allow your child to bring large sports bags to school, as we cannot offer storage facilities for such large items. Please note that P.E. is a statutory subject and all children must participate.
Class Dojo
As a teacher, I will...
● Post announcements, files, events, and reminders to our Class Story
● Share photos and videos of classroom activities, lessons, and more on our Class Story and through Messages
● Send private messages to keep you in the loop
● Like and leave positive feedback on students’ Portfolios
Students will...
● Share classwork and complete assigned Activities on their Portfolio
● Watch and comment on lessons posted to our Class Story and access shared files
● Be sure that only their own family members are connected to their account and will be able to view my work
Families will...
● Like and/or comment on photos, videos, Events, and files shared on Class Story
● Like and leave positive feedback on their student’s Portfolio
● Communicate with the teacher with private direct messaging
● Translate any message or Class Story caption into your preferred language as needed
Please see the videos below for help on using Class Dojo.
ECO4 FLEX
ECO4 FLEX is a retrofit scheme overseen by Rotherham Council Metropolitan Borough. It aims to improve the energy efficiency of low income and vulnerable households.
You may be eligible if:
· Your gross household income of less than £31,000.
or
· You meet at least two of the several proxies listed online. (One is free school meals)
or
· Can obtain an NHS referral due to long term illness that could be affected by a cold home.
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Only properties with a home EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) of band D or lower can qualify for this scheme (E or lower for private rentals).
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