1. Springfield Primary School
Primary 1 Information Meeting
Thursday 21st June am

2. ‘Becoming, Believing, Belonging’
Be the best you can be!
Our school values are:
‘Becoming, Believing, Belonging’

3. Our School 358 pupils 13 classes 27/17 nursery (44 full-day children)
Staff who work with P1:
Headteacher: Mr Wells
Acting Depute Headteacher: Miss Baillie
Primary 1 Teachers: Mrs Gordon/ Mrs McAulay
Office Staff: Mrs Mellon/Mrs Cumming/Mrs Manlove
Our wonderful team of Pupil Support Workers!

4. Parental Partnership
Education is a partnership between parents/carers and school staff.
Staff at Springfield Primary School welcome and value the support and involvement of parents/carers in their child’s education.

5. Curriculum for Excellence
Focuses on the ‘whole child’
Makes learning meaningful and real
High emphasis on developing Literacy and Numeracy skills
Develops skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work
Recognises achievements and raising attainment

6. Communication from School
School App s
‘Meet the Teacher’ event in term 1
Class Dojo
Groupcall
School Blog
Newsletters
Class assemblies and performances
Parents’ Evenings x 2 and end of year report
Parent Teacher Association
Parent Council

7. First Day Tuesday 21st August 2018 – from 8.50-3.15pm.
Staggered entry 8.50am and 9.15am - Time and date on the front of induction pack.
Entrance to Primary 1 from the front playground.
Parents/carers can settle their child in the class (on the first day).
Pick up in playground at 3.15pm
See pack (especially the summary/fridge sheet) for information about the first few weeks in school.
A plea – only photograph your own child / no no video cameras in school please.

8. School Hours From Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Monday to Thursday 8.50am – 3.15pm
Friday only 8.50am – 12.25pm
See pack (especially the summary/fridge sheet) for information about the first few weeks in school

9. Morning - Safety at school
Drop off at the playground gates - supervision
from 8.30am.
All children then line up outside their
classroom - doors open at 8.50am
If your child is late please take them to the office
Please park safely

10. Breakfast club – Begins for P1 children on Wednesday 22nd August 2018 from 8.15am
Morning Break am – all children are supervised in the playground area. Small healthy snack, suitable shoes and outdoor clothes.
Lunch Time pm - all children are supervised in the playground area. Children are entitled to a free school lunch. They can also choose to bring a packed lunch or have a home lunch.
Sign-up on iPayment to choose lunches at home.

11. End of the day - safety
Children will initially be released one-to-one from their class teacher.
It is important that your child stays with the teacher until “their grown up” collects them.
If whoever normally comes to collect your child at the end of the day is late, your child will be taken to the main office.
Please notify the school of any changes to your child’s normal pattern of leaving school.

12. How can you help your child get ready for school?
Starting School
How can you help your child get ready for school?

13. Practise dressing skills…
buttons, shoes, jumpers, buckles …
Label all belongings
Encourage handling of pencils, books, crayons and scissors

14. Encourage your child to… … share with others
… listen to and follow instructions
… tidy up
Train your child to cope with basic hygiene independently.

15. What does my child need for starting school ?
School Uniform – (labelled) order form in pack
Indoor shoes – named (to be kept in school)
P.E. Kit in bag – named (to be kept in school)
Basics in a pencil case – pencil, rubber and sharpener
A jacket for playtime and a school bag
Snack for playtime
Bottle of water each day – non-flavoured

16. School Uniform Order forms are in pack. Order online.
White polo shirt/white shirt/white blouse
Green sweatshirt/jumper/cardigan
Dark skirt/pinafore/trousers
Suitable outdoor shoes
Please label all items.

17. Our School Rules We use kind words and actions. We are honest.
We respect others and our environment.
We never give up and we always work hard.
We enjoy school!

18. Positive Behaviour Strategies
Repairing relationships through Restorative Practice.
Stickers, awards, public praise and visit to HT or
ADHT.
Positive feedback to parents/carers
House points
‘Quality Dining’ table.
Golden Time System.
All children start at Green.
Verbal warning – encouraged to ‘TURN IT AROUND’.
If no improvement child then turns to Amber.
If still not improved then Red card will be given and 5 minutes loss of Golden Time.

19. Medication
Children requiring medication to be taken during school time - parent/carers need to complete forms which are available from the school office.  
Absences
It is essential that you contact the school as soon as possible. If the school is not contacted then a Group Call alert will be sent. e

20. Get Involved! Family Learning Programme.
Parent Council and Parent Fundraising Group.
Parent Helpers are always welcome, contact Miss Baillie if you are interested.

21. Parents/Carers visiting school
All doors locked, entry system
Always report to the school office
Parents can speak to P1 teacher informally about concerns or small issues
Appointments can also be made

22. Common Questions… What if my child is unwell at school ?
How will I know what my child is doing at school ?
What if I am late to collect my child ?

23. Next Steps Anything else… please ask. Read “School Induction” Pack
Complete forms in pack and return to school
before Friday 29th June 2018.
Anything else… please ask.

24. What our children think
about Primary 1

25. We are looking forward to working in partnership with you
Thank you for coming.
We are looking forward to
working in partnership with you