Welcome to St. Joseph's - New Parents Meeting June 2020 As a family with God in our hearts, we love, laugh and learn.

Welcome to St. Joseph’s

 As a family with God in our hearts, we love, laugh and learn.

                New Parents Meeting
                    June 2020

Reception Staff

Miss Robertshaw

Mrs Hart

Starting School Pack
                     I’m starting school
                       What will I need
                          to know?

                 What will I need to bring?
•   Labelled PE kit in a labelled bag
•   Labelled book bag
•   Labelled uniform
•   Labelled coat
•   Labelled water bottle

Provisional Dates for First
                Visits
Day                   Morning Visit         Afternoon Visit
Tuesday 15th Sep         Group A and B
Wednesday 16th Sep                             Group A and B
Thursday 17th Sep        Group C and D
Friday 18th Sep                               Group C and D

Your child’s group will be communicated via email
Morning Visits start at 9am and include lunch. Please collect
your child at 12.15pm.

Afternoon Visits start at 1.15pm and finish at 3pm.

The School Day
 8:55am School starts (door opens at 8.40)
 10.30am Morning break
 12:00 Lunch
 PM Break (flexible)
 3:15pm End of school

First Day at School
 This year, we have decided to bring
  the children into school in smaller
  groups of 7 or 8.

  Your child will start school on Monday
  21st, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd or
  Thursday 24th September.

 All children are in school by Thursday
  24th September.

 Your child’s starting day will be
  communicated via email

Settling into school
 Most children settle into school very
 quickly….

But be prepared if…
   •Your child doesn’t want to come to school on the
                        first day.

    •He / she comes for a few days and then doesn’t
                    want to come.

    •He / she comes happily for half a term, but then
          gets tired and doesn’t want to come.

      None of this is unusual, so
            don’t panic.

Buddies

 Your child will be allocated
  a Buddy from Year 6 who
  will look after them and
  play with them for the
  first few weeks until they
  make friends of their own.

 Being a Buddy is a valued
  responsibility which Year 6
  take very seriously.

Curriculum Evening
A curriculum evening is held in the autumn
                   term.
   At the curriculum evening you will be
    able to find out (and try out!) more
 about what your child will be learning in
                 Reception.

In the meantime……
• Please practise counting objects and recognising
  numbers.
• Encourage your child to practise writing their
  name.
• Encourage your child to get dressed and undressed
  independently.
• Encourage your child to toilet independently and
  wash their hands.
• Use a knife and fork.

Parent Consultations
 Appointments are usually made for parent consultations in
  October and March so that you can speak with your child’s
  teacher to discuss progress and attainment. This will be
  reviewed in Autumn Term due to Covid-19.

Before and After School Club
 Our Lady Before and After School Club operates next door to
  school in Clitherow House. The breakfast club opens from
  07:15. The after school club runs until 18:00.

  Staff from the Club escort children to and from St. Joseph’s.

  Arrangements are made privately – please contact Laura
  Green for more information on 07939 047865.
 Addtionally, there are other providers in Otley such as Otley
  Kids Club and private childminders. Please ask school for
  more details.

Parking
 Free parking is available
  at 2 town car parks for
  15 minutes before and
  after school if you
  display a school badge on
  the dashboard.

 You will find one in your
  pack.

Friends of St. Joseph
 FOSJ is a group of parents, grandparents and
  friends whose aim is to have fun, and at the same
  time raise money for extra facilities and
  resources for your children.
 Past events include; Bingo, Quiz Night, Family
  Fun Day, Cinema Night and Summer Fayre to
  name a few…

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN?
 Email Miss Wilkinson in the School Office for more information

Building Fund
 We rely on you to help
In the past we have had a Voluntary Contribution Scheme to
which parents/carers have made regular donations. This
scheme has enabled the school to contribute towards the
cost of building works and other improvements to the
school. Improvement projects include new playground
equipment, reception, two new PPA rooms, toilets and
hygiene suite.

 Please complete a standing order which is
  in your pack

Water

         Children are encouraged
          to drink water
          throughout the day.
         They are asked to bring
          a labelled sports bottle
          of water.

Food
 School lunch is free for all YR
  and KS1 pupils since
  September 2014
 Packed lunch: Children are asked
  to bring healthy packed lunches
  which are easy to handle

 Buddies help children to settle

 Due to a severe allergy in school
  we do not allow children to bring
  in bananas or nuts.

Playtimes
 We have a fruit and vegetable only policy at
  break times
 The purpose of this, as a ‘Healthy School’ is to
  support parents in the Government initiative to
  eat ‘Five a Day’
 Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 are provided
  with a free piece of fruit at morning break
 They are welcome to bring an additional piece of
  fruit for afternoon break

Medicines
 We are not allowed to
  administer paracetemol
  (e.g. Calpol) in any form
 We agree to administer
  prescribed medicines if
  they need to be taken four
  times a day
 A permission form must be
  completed for this

Attendance
              We have high
               expectations of
               attendance and
               punctuality
              We cannot agree
               holidays in school time

Sickness
 If your child is unwell, please
  telephone school (01943
  463840) before 9am and leave a
  message.
 Our office staff will pass
  messages to class teachers        Miss Wilkinson
                                    Office Manager
 Please give expected date of
  return

Uniform
 White shirt, school tie, grey trousers
  or skirt and green sweatshirt or
  cardigan during winter months.
 Green checked dress or yellow polo
  shirt with grey shorts or trousers from
  Easter to October.
 Yellow t-shirt with school logo and
  green shorts for PE.
 Black outdoor shoes are worn inside,
  but children need pumps for PE.
 PLEASE label everything.

Purchase of uniform
 Standard trousers,
  skirts, dresses can be
  purchased at most
  chain stores.

 Sweatshirts etc may be
  ordered from JR Sports.

 A letter will be sent to
  explain how to order
  uniform for 2020

Safeguarding
 We are here to keep your child safe and happy at
  school.

 If you have any worries about the health and safety and
  you, your friends or people you know or if you feel that
  something may be troubling them, you should tell an
  adult straight away. You can talk to any teacher or
  member of support staff in the school.

 Do not worry that it is something small – we would
  rather that you tell us things which turn out to be small,
  than miss something which is important

The Safeguarding Designated Officers

If you have any questions, please do not
         hesitate to get in touch via
          office@stjosephsotley.org

We are delighted that you and your child are
 joining St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
           this coming September.

On behalf of the Staff, Governors, children
and parents, it gives me great pleasure to
welcome you and your family to our school
               community.