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School Information
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Absences
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Parents are under a legal obligation to secure the 'efficient education' of their child through regular attendance at school. If your child is unwell, please contact the school office by letter, telephone or email as soon as possible on the first day of their absence, in order to provide details of…
Admissions
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A copy of the school's admissions policy is provided below. Please contact the school office with your full postal address and child's date of birth, if you would like to request an admission form. Applications for the Reception Class may be submitted from the beginning of September, to the end of…
Christian Ethos
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We are the only Church of England School on the Island and promote Christian values. During the year 2016/17 we are looking at the values of - Friendship Love Thankfulness Forgiveness Honesty We have assemblies in St Thomas CE Church every half term and worship each day in school. The children are…
Friends of St Thomas' School (F.O.S.T.)
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The Friends of the School Association (also known as F.O.S.T.) is a registered charity - number 1025. The Association was established in 1982 in order to arrange various social and educational activities which would be for the benefit of all the children in the school. All parents are automatically…
Holiday Requests and School Holiday Dates
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In the case of absence because of family holidays, a holiday application form should be obtained from the school office and returned at least 7 days prior to the absence, in order for request to be considered by the Headteacher. Any such leave of absence may only be recorded as authorised in except…
Meals and Snacks
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The school does not have a kitchen, so all children who are staying at school at lunchtime need to bring a packed lunch with them. The children are supervised over the lunchtime period by our Lunchtime Ancillary Helpers. If a child is eligible for free school meals, packed lunches are provided for…
Medicines and Medical Conditions
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Teachers and support staff are not allowed to administer medicines unless a child would miss school regularly and then the teacher must be given full written instructions by the parent (the necessary forms are available from the Headteacher). If a child is just finishing a course of medication, a p…
Milk and Orange Juice
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Semi skimmed milk and fresh orange juice are available every day at a cost of 19p per carton or glass. We find it more convenient if payment is made at the end of every term (cheques payable to 'St Thomas' School') if payment is made in cash the exact amount should be sent in to school in a sealed…
Policies
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The policies below are important documents in ensuring that your child is kept safe, healthy and happy at school. It is important that they are read and understood by all of the school community. E safety Policy.pdf Anti bullying Policy Behaviour Policy School Security Policy Walking Home Policy …
School Booklet
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school brochure 2017 - 2018 The school prospectus gives information on the running of the school and is useful for new parents to download.
School Uniform
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All the uniform that you will need may be ordered three times a year through the school - except for trousers, skirts, pinafores and dresses. The uniform is a navy sweatshirt or cardigan (with the school crest on), orange polo shirt and grey trousers, skirt or pinafore. Please note that the orange…
Staff
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Staff 2017 Mrs Manser - HeadTeacher Mrs Alford - Teacher in Charge and KS1 coordinator/FS/Year 1 teacher Mrs Sowrey - Year 2/3 teacher Mrs Corkhill - Year 4 teacher Miss Stubbs and Mrs O'Grady - Year 5/6 teacher Mrs Cornmell - SESO Mrs Gerrard - ESO - School Administrator …
The School Day
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The School Day 9.00 am School starts. Children must be in school by 9.00 am for electronic registration Children arriving after 9.10 am must report to the School Office 9.10 - 9.30 am Daily Assembly 10.30 am Snack Time 10.35 - 10.50 am Morning Playtime 11.55 am - 1.05 pm Lunchtime - Scarlett and Ba…