However here at Wooler First School most children start school in the
September of the academic year in which they are five. The school staggers
the intake over a period of two or three weeks. The oldest children
come in first and the younger ones later. If parents want their children
to start school other than in September then they should let the headteacher
know so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
If you feel that your child may not be able cope with a whole day at
school then do discuss the matter with the Reception Class teacher who
will be pleased to make arrangements which will be suitable for your
child's individual needs.
School Clothing
The school colours are red, grey and white. We actively encourage children
to come to school in clothing that is a combination of any of these
three colours.
(It is possible to order sweat shirts/pants, pullovers and tee shirts
from school).
PE Kit
All children should have a PE kit comprising shorts, vest/tee-shirt/football
shirt, socks and plimsolls. Please do not let your child wear plimsolls
that have black soles, as these tend to indelibly mark the hall floor.
Girls may wear leotards for gymnastics lessons. All items should be
named and kept in a named PE bag. Children are encouraged to wear gym
shoes during PE lessons.
Art Clothing
All children must have in school some kind of protective covering for
Art and Craft lessons - an apron, pinafore or old shirt (which is
clearly named).
Footwear
Please send your child to school in sensible footwear! Shoes with raised
heels and shoes with straps are not suitable for the rough and tumble
of the playground.
Dinner Money
The school provides a daily two-course meal. Social training is an important
aspect of the lunch period. The school provides a community lunch for
pensioners every Thursday.
Dinner money is paid on a weekly basis, every Monday morning, to the
Kitchen staff.
Free Meals
Free meals forms are available and must be completed well in advance
of your child starting school. If your financial circumstances change
and you think that you may qualify for free meals then please do not
hesitate to contact school for information. All enquiries will be treated
in the strictest confidence.
Packed Lunches
Provision is made for children to bring packed lunches to school. Please
make sure that your child’s name is on the box. Glass drink containers
or hot drinks are not allowed.
Milk Money
Milk money is due on the first day back of each new term. Free milk
is provided only to pupils under 5 years for the whole of a particular
term. There are no other exceptions.
Swimming
All children go swimming each Tuesday. Parents are asked to make a voluntary
contribution towards this activity.
On swimming day (Tuesday) your child will need swimming trunks, bathing
hat (available through school) and towel. These should be clearly named
and put in a bag that is also easily identified.
We also ask that the children wear a tracksuit in school colours on
swimming day. If this is not possible they should wear normal school
clothes.
A
school tracksuit can be purchased through school. Please ensure that
your child wears a coat in case it rains. In winter children will need
to wear woolly hats or coats with hoods.
Times of Swimming Lessons
Class 1 9.10 am - 10.00 am
Class R 10.00 am - 11.00 am
Class 2 11.00 am - 12.00 noon
Class 3 1.15 pm - 2.15 pm
Class 4 2.15 pm - 3.15 pm
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