WELCOME TO

ST. MATTHEW'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

VISITS BY PARENTS

Parents are welcome to visit the school, as all members of staff have a full teaching commitment, we do ask that you make an appointment first, so that arrangements can be made to allow the teacher concerned to be free for interview.

The School Secretary is available each day.  Messages can be left on the answerphone at all other times.

NEW ENTRANTS

Parents of children who are due to start school in September are invited to an evening meeting early in the Summer term to be given information and to discuss any issues.

Arrangements are made for the children to spend time in school prior to September and on a chosen day the children stay for lunch, this can either be a school meal or a packed lunch provided from home.

New entrants will, at first, undertake a shortened day i.e. leaving school at 1.45 p.m. Each child’s needs are reviewed at half term and where appropriate the day is extended to 3.00 p.m.

ARRANGEMENTS IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS

In the event of a child becoming ill, or having an accident at School, the Headteacher will need to contact the parents quickly.  You are asked, therefore, to give the school a telephone number (or address) of an EMERGENCY CONTACT, in case you cannot be reached at home.

Please notify school as soon as possible if your child is ill. The school secretary is available each day. Messages can be left on the answer phone at any other time

CHARGES AND REMISSIONS

1. School Swimming – Parents are asked in advance of the term beginning if they are willing to make a voluntary contribution of £3.00 towards tuition and transport costs.  No child is excluded for non payment.
2. The cost of daily educational outings is met part by voluntary contributions and part School Fund.  Again no child is excluded for non payment.
3. Milk is provided for children who do not turn 5 during the term.
4. Dinner money is payable on Mondays in advance, the price of a school meal is currently £1.90 per day (£9.50 per week).  Payment can be made by cheque made payable to Northumberland County Council.  Payment must be put in an envelope, purse or tin, clearly marked with the child’s name and class and deposited in the class basket on Monday mornings.

OUT OF SCHOOL PROVISION

After School and Wraparound facilities are available.  After School provides care from 3 pm to 5.50 pm Monday - Thursday and 3 pm to 5.20 pm on Friday.

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