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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…
Life Education
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St Thomas’ Life Education Curriculum Reception Class Safety and my Body The children will: learn the correct names for different parts of their body* including breasts, nipples, penis and vulva. Know that some parts of my body a private Know that my body changes as I grow Understand that there are…
School data
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2023 end of key stage information.
Admissions
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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 February, during the year prior to which the child is due to…
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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Parents may request to take their children out of school by completing the attached holiday form. We recognise that family holidays are important and that on occasions, families may need to take their holidays during term time. If you believe that the positive impact on taking a holiday together ou…
Breakfast club, School Meals and Snacks
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Breakfast Club Breakfast club runs from 8.15am - 8.45am each morning. It costs £2.00 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 two experienced ancillary staff. All children on the campus have acce…
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…
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. Please note that they are currently under review. Anti-Bullying Policy Laptop and iPad Policy E Safety…
School Booklet
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School Information Booklet - Colour (19.9mb) School Information Booklet - B&W (2mb) The school information booklet gives information on the running of the school and is useful for parents, new and old, to download.
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 2022/23 Mr Kirk - Head Teacher Mrs Alford - Teacher in Charge and KS1 coordinator / Year 1/2 Miss Dainton - Year 5/6 Teacher Mrs Corkhill -Reception Teacher Miss Stubbs -Year 3/4 Teacher Mrs O'Grady - Year 3/4 Teacher Mrs Cornmell - SESO Miss Downward - ESO Mrs Baker - ESO …
The School Day
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The School Day 8.15 am Breakfast club is open for children who need to be dropped off early. There is a charge of £2.00 for this service, billed via ParentPay. There is no need to book in advance. 8.30 am School playground is supervised by a member of staff. Children can be left from this time. 8.4…