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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…
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…
Breakfast club, School Meals and Snacks
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Breakfast Club Breakfast club runs from 8.15am - 8.30am each morning. It costs £1.50 and for this children have the choice of cereal, toast and yogurt. The breakfast club takes place in the Meadow Campus dining room and is run by three experienced ancillary staff. All children on the campus have ac…
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
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Semi skimmed milk is available every day at a cost of 22p per 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 envelope. Milk is not available du…
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. Laptop and iPad policy E Safety Policy Anti bullying Policy Behaviour Policy School security …
School Booklet
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school_Prospectus_2020_21.pdf The school brochure gives information on the running of the school and is useful for new parents to download. The school booklet allows you to peak into the life of St Thomas CE school and get a flavour of what the school has to offer.
School Uniform
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School Jumpers, cardigans, polo shirts, PE shirts, book bags and PE bags may be ordered from Promenade Shirts and Embroidery Ltd, Queens Promenade, Douglas, IM2 4NH. Trousers, skirts, pinafores and dresses may be ordered from any school stockist/supplier. The uniform is a navy sweatshirt or cardiga…
Staff
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Staff 2020/21 Mrs Manser - HeadTeacher Mrs Alford - Teacher in Charge and KS1 coordinator / Year 2 Miss Dainton - Year R/1 Mrs Corkhill - Year 3/4 Miss Stubbs and Mrs O'Grady - Year 5/6 teacher Mrs Cornmell - SESO Mrs Liu - ESO School Administrator - Mrs Tonge Mrs Burnett - Lunchtime Ancillary …
The School Day
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The School Day 8.45 am School starts. Children must be in school by 8.45 am for electronic registration Children arriving after 8.50 am must report to the School Office 9.10 - 9.30 am Daily Assembly 10.15 am Snack Time 10.30 - 10.45 am Morning Playtime 12.50 - 1.00pm - Lunchtime - Reception/Year 1…