1. Together we will soar to new heights.
Welcome to Holy Spirit
Live, love, learn.
Together we will soar to new heights.

2. What you will find out in this booklet….
How the EYFS works
Getting know your child’s setting.
How our day runs
Behaviour system
How parents can be involved
Uniform

3. How the Early Years works..

7. Getting to know your child’s setting..
Where do we start:
Welcome afternoon (today) and our follow up workshops on Monday 10th and 17th July, 1pm onwards.
School welcome pack
Visits and communication with previous educational setting.

8. Meet the team Miss Talbot Early Years Lead Mrs Yeardsley Mrs Twiss
Nursery Teacher
Mrs Twiss
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Jackson
Teaching Assistant
Ms McSweeney
Teaching Assistant

9. What will my child’s learning day look like?
8.45
Doors will open
Morning welcome and writing practice
Literacy
Continuous provision
Tidy up
11.10 – 11.30
Phonics
11.30 – 11.45
Story
Lunch time
Mathematics
2.15 – 2.25
2.25 – 2.45
Guided reading
2.45 – 3.00
3.00
Home time

10. Notes:
If your child is late: report to the office and sign your child into school using the interactive screen.
If your child is absent: ring the school number and press 1 to report a child absence.
Lunchtime – all children in reception are entitled to a free school meal, however, you can provide your child with a packed lunch if you wish.

11. Behaviour system Smiley face and sad cloud. Give me 5
No lates all week – be in school on time each day.
100% attendance all week.
No stages for behaviour all week.
Homework completed and returned to school (including reading)
PE kit in school and full school uniform (including correct school shoes and tie.) – prize weekly + end of term treat for all children who receive give me 5.
Rewards ceremony – every Friday.
Pupil of the week – Bob bear

12. How parents can get involved
Top secret letter
‘Leaf a note.’
Workshops.
Tapestry
VIP week.

13. PLEASE PUT NAMES IN ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING
Other information
School uniform
•Grey skirt or grey trousers
•White shirt
• Blue sweat-shirt, cardigan or jumper
with Holy Spirit logo
• School tie (elastic tie for infants)
• White or grey socks
• Black shoes (not boots)
PE uniform (needed everyday)
• Blue and white PE top with Holy Spirit logo
• Blue shorts
• Black slip-on pumps
•Trainers for outdoor games
Hairstyles All long hair should be tied back. We do not allow any extreme hairstyles’ eg. tramlines, boys’ pony tails, Mohican or partially shaved styles. If your child’s hairstyle is unacceptable for school you will be invited to discuss with the Headteacher.
Jewellery not allowed to be worn in school. If your child arrives wearing anything other than a watch or small stud earrings the item will be removed for health and safety reasons. The school is not responsible for the loss or damage of any valuable items brought into school. Nail varnish is not allowed.
PLEASE PUT NAMES IN ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING

14. No toys
A show and tell of special achievements, pictures, souvenirs and so on, will take place every Friday.

15. Term dates

16. Book bags must be in school everyday.
Book bags& homework
Book bags must be in school everyday.
Inside your child’s book bag they will have;
A reading book
Homework book (either mathematics or home diary)
Tricky word flash cards
Number flash cards
You must read with your child at least 3 times a week
Books and homework will be changed every Thursday.
How can you help:
Weekly to do list:
Read with your child
Complete piece of homework (1 week time scale)
Practice reading and writing tricky words (a new tricky word will be added to your child’s bag each week.)
Practice number recognition using flash cards.