Homeschool Booklet KS1/KS2
Prince Rock Primary School
HOME/SCHOOL BOOK
MISSION STATEMENT
WE EXIST TO PROVIDE A CARING, STIMULATING SCHOOL IN WHICH CHILDREN, STAFF AND PARENTS ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE.
KEY STAGE 1 Back to top
All About Me
Name __________________________________
Address __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Birthday __________________________________
My hobbies and interests outside of school are:
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________ Back to top
School Details
Prince Rock Primary School,
Embankment Road, Plymouth PL4 9JF
Telephone No: 01752 257698
Fax No: 01752 254409
Email: prince.rock.primary.school@gov.uk
Website: www.princerockprimary.ik.org
Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm
School Calendar
Autumn Term:
Half Term:
Non-pupil days:
Spring Term:
Half Term:
Non-pupil days:
Summer Term:
May Day:
Half Term:
Non-pupil days:
Length of day:
Lunchtime:
KS1 Breaks:
KS2 Breaks:
The school doors are opened at 8.50am to allow the children time to get settled before lessons start at 9.00am.
After School Clubs
Please check with the school office for the varying finish times of after-school clubs. Back to top
School Lunches
School meals are cooked on the premises. For children requiring a cooked lunch: -
1. Money is collected on the morning of the first working day of each week, usually Monday - at present £ per meal. Please make every effort to send the correct money in a container/envelope labelled with your child's name.
2. Casual staying is NOT allowed, except by prior arrangements with the school.
3. Parents must help to stress the importance of good
lunch time behaviour, otherwise serious consideration will be given as to whether a child is allowed to stay or not.
Free School meals are provided for children of parents in
receipt of Income Support or Job Seeker?s Allowance. Form
BR35 (Application for Free School meals) is available from the
School Secretary or the Area Education Office.
Arrangements For Packed Lunches
Please give a minimum of one week's notice if you wish your child to change from packed lunch to school dinners or vice versa. This is to allow for ordering etc.
For any child who forgets his/her packed lunch we will attempt to contact home. Failing this, a meal will be provided for which we will require payment. Back to top
Home/School Agreement
This Home/School Agreement is an integral part of our school?s approach to establish a genuine partnership.
This Agreement defines the vital roles, responsibilities and expectations of all those involved.
Name of child:
________________________________________
Mission Statement
We exist to provide a caring, stimulating school in which children, staff and parents achieve excellence Back to top
Adopted by all schools in Lipson Academic Schools Council,
September 1999
The Pupil
OUR RULES - I will do my best to:
Talk quietly and politely to other children and adults
Do as I am asked by members of staff working in school
Treat others as they would want to be treated
Be in the right place at the right time
Look after my own belongings and those of others
Walk in school.
Signature ........................................... Child's Name ....................................
The Parent/Carer
I/We will endeavour to:
Develop my child?s sense of responsibility, self-discipline and independence
See that my child attends school regularly, arrives and is collected on time and properly equipped
Make the school aware of any concerns or problems that may affect my child's work or behaviour
Fully support the school?s policies and procedures as outlined in the prospectus
Attend parents' evenings and discussions about my child's progress
Contact the school on the first day of my child's absence and provide a note of explanation when my child returns
Give permission for my child to participate in local visits during school hours
Send my child to school wearing school uniform.
Signature/s ............................................... Parents Name ...........................
The School
The school will endeavour to:
Develop each pupils sense of responsibility, self discipline independence
Care for pupil's safety and welfare
Encourage pupils to do their best at all times
Treat all pupils equally and value each pupil as a member of the school community
Provide a broad and balanced curriculum and provide for individual needs including the setting of appropriate homework
Achieve high standards of work and behaviour
Provide relevant information about school matters and pupils? progress
Be open and welcoming and offer opportunities for parents to become involved in the life of the school
Listen and respond promptly to concerns
Signature........................................ Headteacher - Mr S Spry
Signature........................................ Chair of Governors - Mrs C Bull Back to top
School and Playground Rules
SCHOOL RULES
Talk quietly and politely to other children and adults
Do as I am asked by members of staff working in school
Treat others as I would want to be treated
Be in the right place at the right time
Look after my own belongings and those of others
Walk in school.
These rules were drawn up by staff and children together.
KS1 PLAYGROUND RULES
1. Be kind and friendly to everyone in our playground.
2. Do what you are asked by an adult first time.
3. Look after the playground equipment properly.
4. Put your rubbish in the bin.
5. When the whistle goes, stand still, then line up quickly and quietly.
These rules were suggested and agreed by all Infant children.
KS2 PLAYGROUND RULES
1. Treat playground equipment properly.
2. Be friendly to all people in our playground.
3. Do what you are asked by teachers and MTA?s.
4. Look after younger children.
5. Make sure rubbish goes in the bin.
6. Stand still when the whistle goes, and line up quickly and quietly.
These rules were suggested and agreed by all Junior children. Back to top
Behaviour Policy
We believe that good behaviour is the basis for our pupils to achieve excellence in education. An atmosphere of care and responsibility is provided.
RULES
Children should: -
Talk quietly and politely to each other and adults.
Do as they are asked by adults working in school.
Treat others as they would want to be treated.
Be in the right place at the right time.
Look after their own belongings and those of others.
Walk in school.
ENCOURAGING GOOD BEHAVIOUR
All staff achieve acceptable behaviour through praise and reward. Merit points awarded by teachers, teaching assistants, lunchtime supervisors and other staff when appropriate .
The following is a list of behaviours that can entitle a child to a reward: -
Good work.
Good behaviour.
Effort to improve work.
Effort to improve behaviour.
Showing a reasonable attitude.
Honesty.
Regular attendance.
Setting a good example of how to keep to a school rule.
Punctuality.
Being polite.
Showing kindness.
Sportsmanship.
Taking good care of property.
Showing a positive and motivated attitude to schoolwork.
Carrying out tasks in a responsible way.
Most points in one week = class star pupil, star on board.
Headteacher to give class star certificates in Fridays assembly
25 merit points = bronze certificate awarded in assembly.
Headteacher to present
50 merit points = silver certificate awarded in assembly. these during assemblies
75 merit points = gold certificate awarded in assembly.
Stickers and Happy Teacher notes home to be given at the individual staff discretion. Back to top
Behaviour Policy
We believe that good behaviour is the basis for our pupils to achieve excellence in education. An atmosphere of care and responsibility is provided.
RULES
Children should: -
? Talk quietly and politely to each other and adults.
? Do as they are asked by adults working in school.
? Treat others as they would want to be treated.
? Be in the right place at the right time.
? Look after their own belongings and those of others.
? Walk in school.
ENCOURAGING GOOD BEHAVIOUR
All staff achieve acceptable behaviour through praise and reward. Merit points awarded by teachers, teaching assistants, lunchtime supervisors and other staff when appropriate .
The following is a list of behaviours that can entitle a child to a reward: -
? Good work.
? Good behaviour.
? Effort to improve work.
? Effort to improve behaviour.
? Showing a reasonable attitude.
? Honesty.
? Regular attendance.
? Setting a good example of how to keep to a school rule.
? Punctuality.
? Being polite.
? Showing kindness.
? Sportsmanship.
? Taking good care of property.
? Showing a positive and motivated attitude to schoolwork.
? Carrying out tasks in a responsible way.
? Most points in one week = class star pupil, star on board.
? Headteacher to give class star certificates in Fridays assembly
? 25 merit points = bronze certificate awarded in assembly. Headteacher to present
? 50 merit points = silver certificate awarded in assembly. these during assemblies
? 75 merit points = gold certificate awarded in assembly
.
? Stickers and Happy Teacher notes home to be given at the individual staff
discretion. Back to top
SCHOOL STAFF
Teaching Staff
Mr S. Spry Mr J. Wallace Mrs J. Huxtable Mrs B Frost Mr R Cooper Miss D. Prothero Mrs M. Watt Ms A. Cowan Miss J. Evans Miss M. Atwell Mr M. Issitt Miss lunig
Teaching Assistants
Mrs K. Butchers
Mrs S. Whitney Mrs L. Jobe
Ms U. Bird Mrs R. Grenney
Miss K. James Mrs B. Pomeroy
Mrs S Minter Mrs R. Sharman
Administrative Staff
Senior Administrator Mrs C. Smith Financial Administrator Mrs S. Hook
Mealtime Assistants
Mrs J. O'Connor Mrs P. Everard
Mrs M. Penney Mrs H. Brennand
Miss J. Lang Mrs S. Minter
Mrs A. Easterbrook Mrs G
Premises Staff
Mr E. Horne Mrs J. O'Connor
Mrs A. Easterbrook Mrs J. Block
Mrs Y. McAteer Back to top