1. St Charles’ RC Primary School

2. School mission Mission statement At St Charles’ we… Enjoy an education for all centred on the Gospels and the teaching of Jesus Christ where creativity is fostered, diversity is celebrated and initiative is valued. We communicate openly in a caring and welcoming environment. We work with enquiring and lively minds, we work to reach our potential and live life to the full. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

3. Come and See RE curriculum Daily worship Children join in with whole school liturgies and celebrations Charitable giving – Daft as a brush day, Children in Need, Cafod, links to Coloma school Catholic Life of St Charles’

4. Behaviour system Building positive relationships Footsteps are followed throughout school Footsteps

5. Structure of the school day The school day: 8.50amClassroom doors open 9.00 amSchool begins 11.45am KS1 Lunch 12.00 KS2 Lunch 1.00pm Afternoon session begins 3.15 pm School ends

6. Daily Routines Children enter the classroom from their outdoor area. School day starts at 9am and doors open at 8.50am. Snack time Children can bring fruit to snack on Water Water bottle – clearly labelled Lunchtime Hot or cold meal options – banding system

7. Lunch Routine Menus can be found on the school website Packed lunches should be healthy (no sweets or chocolate) Staff will inform you if your child is not eating Please inform school of any allergies

8. Uniform The uniform is white polo shirt, navy or grey trousers, navy pinafore or skirt and a maroon cardigan or jumper. Black flat shoes. Jumpers, cardigans and coats can be purchased from school. Order forms are in the pack. PE kit is a white polo shirt, navy shorts and black sand shoes. No jewellery.

9. General information Text messaging service Medical needs Please label all clothing Water bottles Please inform staff of who will be picking up or dropping off your child Information is available on school website Open door – any concerns speak to a the class teacher

10. Curriculum In the curriculum tab on the website there is lots of information on our curriculum. Curriculum Plans – explains what is being taught over the full year Curriculum Newsletters – explains key dates for each term Individual Subjects – explains National Curriculum coverage

11. School Focus this year Focusing on technical writing in English and SPaG – spelling, punctuation and grammar. Improving Maths across all subjects Embedding the new curriculum with challenging lessons that engage all pupils.

12. Maths Recap on all methods for pupils to select –NC emphasis on traditional written methods –Pupils use the method they are most confident in Problem solving Mental maths tests Board work and times tables

13. Homework See individual class homework pages.

14. Assessment Assessment system has changed. Levels have been replaced by curriculum content assessment. See assessing without levels section under parents column.

15. Thank you Some important dates for the term ahead on your newsletter