At St Peter’sthe life and teachingsofJesusChrist are atthe heart ofour school. Herepupilsarevalued, cared for and developedto their fullest potential; spiritually,intellectually and physically.Thenurturing environmentencouragesandchallenges the pupilsto becreative, responsible,tolerant andhavealoveof learningto becomecitizensof the Worldwho contributeto society.
St Peter’sPrimaryis a Church school situatedin the villageof Caverswall,in rural Staffordshire and accepts children between the agesof4 and 11.Therehasbeena school on the site for well over150 years.Theoriginalschool buildinghasbeendevelopedoverthis time and providesawarm and welcomingplace for children to achievetheir potentialand developa loveoflearning.
Our links with St Peter’sCofE Church areverystrong andthe school is an importantpart ofthe local community.Weoffer awiderange of extra-curricular activitiesand staff work hard to provideopportunities for children to enjoyavarietyoflearning experiencesinsideand outsideschool.
Theschool is madeup ofseven classes. Weprovide educationfor pupilsfrom ages3-11yearsold for pupils and familieslivingin or near the ParishofCaverswall.
Headteacher–Mrs George
EYFS Lead (F1/F2)–Mrs Langridge
Year1 –Mrs Lees
Year2 &SENCO - Mrs Bagshaw
Year3 Class Teacher–Mr Davies-Whitfield
Year4/5 Class Teacher–Mrs Garvey
Year6 Class Teacher–Miss Buckley
WearesupportedbyMrs Sampeyand Mrs Lyons in the school office. Mr Perry,our SiteTechnician,looks after the school groundsand buildings.
Mrs Critchlow and her teamprovidefood for the pupilsat dinner time.Wehavea number oflunchtimesupervisors to keepthe children safeduringthe lunchtime recess.
The school hours are:
Nursery– 8:55am–3:00pm
Reception–8:55am– 3:00pm
8:55am - 3:15pm (KS1) and 3:20pm(KS2)
Childrenare welcomedinto school from 8:45am.Thechildren in Nursery& ReceptionandY1/2enter the school through theirclassroom doors. KS2enter and exitthe school through the hall doorsoff the mainplayground.Thisdooris lockedat 8:55am,ourstart time.Any children arrivingafter this must enter throughthe mainoffice. A registeris takenin all classes at 9:00am.
Typical Timetable
Morning
▪ Morning maths
▪ English
▪ Phonics/ Spellings
▪ Playtime
▪ Maths
Afternoon
▪ Assembly/ Worshiptime
▪ PE /Science
▪ RE/ Computing/MFL (KS2)
▪ History/ Geography
▪ Art / DT / Music /PHSE
▪ Playtime(KS1)
End of Day Pick Up
Wearefortunate that the ParishCouncil allows us to use theircarparkfor pickingupand droppingoff at the beginning and ofthe school day.Wehavestaggeredfinish timesto helpwith the congestionon the car park.
❖ TopromoteChristianvalueswithin theschool as exemplifiedby the life and teachingsofJesusChrist.
❖ Tocreate an environmentwhereprayerand worshipare an integral part ofschool life.
Love Learning
❖ Toprovidea qualityeducationfor all our pupils,challengingthemto achievetheir potential.
❖ Tohelppupilsdeveloplivelyminds, a sense ofcuriosityand a loveof learning.
❖ Toprovidea broadand balancedcurriculum thatprepareschildren for their futurelives.
Love One Another
❖ Tocreate acaring Christiancommunity.
❖ Topromoterespect for all membersof thecommunityand wider World.
❖ Toencourageand modelthe Christian beliefthat we shouldtreat others as we would liketo betreated.
Wefeel that wearingauniform is essentialfor the ethosofbelonging to the school community,so askfor full co-operationfrom parents to supportthis.
Foundation 1 (Nursery)
RedSchool LogoPoloShirt
GreySkirt /Trousers
GreySchool Cardigan/ Jumper
Rest of School:-
GIRLS:
Whiteblouse
Greyskirt or pinafore (kneelength)
School Tie
School logo sweatshirt/sweat cardigans
Red/whiteginghamdress (summerkneelength)
Greytrousers (winter only from Oct halftermto Easter,traditional style,no lycra)
Grey/whitesocks or greytights
Black shoes
BOYS:
Whiteshirt
Greytrousers
School Tie
School Sweatshirt
Greyshorts (summer)
Blackshoes
Greysocks
Whenpurchasingfootwear we askparents to buytraditionalstyles, black,with low heels and in the interests ofhealth and safety, provideplenty offirm support. Trainersandboots are not part ofour school uniform.
PE F1/2, KS1/ KS2
• Redschool logotop– Blackshorts
• Pumps(blackslip-on type)
• Blackor whiteplain trainers (KS1/2)
• F1/2to remainin school in alabelled
• drawstring bag.
PE Juniors Only
• Redschool logotop
• Black tracksuit
• Black/ whiteplaintrainers
Swimming Kit (Juniors Only)
• SwimmingTrunksor Costume
• BathingHat(both boysand girls)
• Towel
Items ofschool uniformcan be purchasedfrom Schools In, WestonRoad, Meir.
Ties(elasticand non-elastic) are availablefrom theSchool Office priced£3.50.
All uniform shouldbe clearly markedwith your child’s name.In F1/2PE Kits shouldbe keptin a separatedraw string bagwhichwill remainon yourchild’s coat pegthroughoutthe week. K1/2 will wear their PEkit to school on PE days Weask that itemsofjewellery bekept to aminimum. Earringsand studs must be removedfor PE, gamesand swimming. Theschool doesnot accept responsibilityfor jewellery andwatches which are lost. Weask that hairstyling productssuch as gel and moussearenot worn in school and that all hairbelow shoulderlength is tiedback.
Curriculum, Clubs and Activities
At St Peter’s we have developed an exciting curriculum that captures the imagination of the childrenin our school.(See left for some examples). Lessons encourage the childrento ask questions, plan and resourcework independently and evaluate how well they have done. Children will take part in creative themed days, assemblies for parents, musical productionsand take on rolesin Churchservices. Class trips as well as whole schoolvisits to the theatre are encouraged to promotea love of learning in our children.The Y6 pupils are also lucky enough to enjoy a residential outdooreducational tripwhich includes climbing and archery.
The Order of the Griffin
Children use criteria that supportscharacteristicsof effective learning that will encourage life long learners.Badges can be won throughoutthe year, with a goldaward going to childrenwho collect all six Griffins.
Clubs and Activities
We aim to provideas much extended schoolprovisionas possible so the childrencan socialise and play together whilst getting the opportunityto try new things that may not be onthe school curriculum. We offer as much variety as we can and aim to cater for all different interests and needs. Examples include: Cheerleading Club Gardening Club, Netball, FootballClub, Bubble Sport, Gymnastics and Battle Archery.
Wrap Around
The schoolruns an in house Breakfast Club from 7:45am until the start of school.The children can have a Breakfast and enjoy a variety of activities. Children can also go to our After Schoolclub where childrenmake pizza, have a snack and complete homework.This club runs until 5:30pm. Both clubs are an additionalcost, contact office for currenttariff.
Food in school
The school has its own, on site kitchen, which prepares hot meals for pupils. There is a three week rotation of menu with two choices each day, including vegetables or salad to ensure a healthy balanced diet which is available to view on the school website. We are committed to ensuring that the pupils receive the best possible foodin their school meals. We do not use processed foods.Parents will select and order meals at home using our cypad app.
Free school meals
Free school meals are available for all children in Key Stage 1, and in Key Stage 2 to those children who are in receipt of Universal credit,Income support,Incomebased jobseeker’s allowance or employment and support allowance, support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum act 1999, the guaranteed element of Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit (as long as you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, Working Tax Credit run on or Universal Credit.) Please speak to the school office for more information. Reception children receive free milk daily.
Packed lunch
We encourage pupils who eat a packed lunch to enjoy a balanced diet. We ask that you support the school in its policy by ensuring packed lunches include a balanced, healthy choice of food.See NHS Live Well for Children website for suggestions at http://www.nhs.uk/ livewell/yourchildatschool/ and look under the Healthy Lunchbox Treats section. If your child brings a packed lunch to school, it must be in an unbreakable container, clearly labelled with the child’s name and class. Definitely no glass containers for drinks please. Fizzy drinks are not allowed.
Dinner money
The cost of a school meal for children in the Foundation 1 Class and Key Stage 2 is currently £2.45 . Parents should pay for their child’s meal on Mondays each week through our parent pay system
Break Time Snack
Children can order a range of snacks from the kitchen at the beginning of the week. Reception can order toast. Year 1-6 have the choice of toast and cheese oatcakes. These items are at an additional cost. Please ensure children do not bring in biscuits, crisps or chocolate bars for snack time.
Water bottles
We encourage all pupils to bring a water bottle which they can refill throughout the day. Water only please. Repeated drinking of juice causes erosion of enamel. Also hydration is important and aidslearning, we encourage children to drink water regularly. Children should bring in a named water bottle from home or purchase a school bottle £4 from the Office.
Fruit and drinks
All children in Foundation 2, Year 1 and Year 2 are also provided with fruit every day. If your child has any allergies, please ensure your child’s class teacher is made aware so that an alternativefruit may be provided that day.
Behaviour
We believe pupils learnbest when they are in a safe and happy environment. We are in no doubtthat such an environment is providedat St Peter's and is fundamental to learning, progressand positive personal development. We encourage pupils to respect the feelings of all other members of the schoolcommunity and behave in a manner which does not bring themselves or the schoolinto disrepute. We have a ‘positive behaviour for learning’ policy which is available on our website or upon request at the schooloffice.
Special Educational Needs IndividualNeeds
Our ethos is based on caring and respect for all. We accept, recognise and celebrate each child as an individual. We providea safe, secure and happy learning environment based onour schoolmotto. We ensure equal opportunities,where we aim for every individuallearner to receive the very best individualprovisionpossible to meet their needs. The aim forall our young people is to support them in becoming as independent as possible whether that is future employments, independent or assisted living.
Charging policy
Theschoolhas a chargingand remission policy,in accordancewith therequirement of Section110 oftheEducation ReformAct 1988 and Chapter32 in the2002 Education Act.Thepolicy is annuallyagreedby Governorsand applicableto all registered pupils. Thefull policy can beobtainedfrom theschool officeor byvisiting ourwebsite.
Emergency arrangements
In theeventof theschool beingclosed due to severeweather,we willsend a text messagefromschool.Please update school when contactdetailschange to enablethis systemto maximisecommunication.
Medical matters
Forthewell-beingof our pupils,it is essentialthat parentskeep us informedof any medical mattersconcerningtheirchild. Wehave a numberof staffexperiencedin dealing withfirstaid and many ofthe familiarchildhood medical conditions.Please keep school informedof any medical concerns.Our SENCO MrsBagshaw completescareplansfor pupils withmedical conditions.
Administering medication
Should pupilsrequiremedication to be administeredduringtheschool day, parents/carersshould communicatefully withtheschool staff.An exchange of medicationformhas tobe completedto ensuresafety atall times. Weaskfor currentcontactdetails - home & mobile numbers- at all times.
Communication
Working with parents
We work closely with parents and carers as we believe this leads to the best outcomes for learners. We will make sure that before your child starts at the school, we find out all the information we will need to know from you and work with you on an individual transition programme. We welcome your views and comments as part of our partnership with you and ensure we have both informal and more formal ways of involvingyou.
Informally through:
• Regular use of the home-school journal.
• Class assemblies, social events, open afternoons
• Regular newsletters sharing achievements and news
• Texts / emails
• Topic leaflets
More formally through:
• Parents’ Evenings
• Pupil progress review meetings
• Annual reports
• Parent workshops
• Surveys of parents’ views
We always listen to our young people and through our caring ethos and philosophy ensure that our children are happy and ready to learn.
Attendance
Contact the office
If your childis unableto attend school pleasenotify theschool office, eitherbytelephone or byemailby 9.00amon the first morning of absence.If we havenot receiveda callor letter aboutan absenceon the daywe will contactyouby phone. If childrenexperiencesicknessor diarrhoea,theycanreturn to school 48 hours after symptoms haveceased.Attendanceis veryimportant to us and we encourageall parents to help reduce the disruption tochildren’slearningthrough unnecessaryabsence.
Absence
If attendancestarts to causeconcern parents/carerswill be contactedand askedto attenda meetingto discussreasons for absence.Ongoingabsencewill involve the Education WelfareWorker.
Collection
If your childhasto leaveschool duringthe daywe must,for safetyreasons, havearequestfrom you andhe or shemust be collected.Childrenwill never beallowed toleavethe premises bythemselvesduringschool hours. If theyarecollectedduring thedayyouwill beaskedto sign themout at theoffice.
Holidays
Weare unableto agreeto requestsfor term timeholidays unless familiesexperienceexceptionalcircumstances.Each requestviathe leaveof absenceform will beconsideredon an individualbasis.All school holidaydates arepublishedto parents one yearin advanceand canbe found in the learning journals. If you doneedto go awayin an emergency,please writea letter of request.
Request for absence
TheGovernment andLocalEducationAuthorityhavenow put in placenew proceduresregardingabsenceduringterm time.A requestfor leaveof absencemustbe appliedfor in writing,to theHeadteacher.Holidayrequestsduringterm timeare not usuallygrantedapart from very exceptionalcircumstances.
