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Bringing Things to School Bursaries Educational Visits Early Finish to School Day General Behaviour Homework Jewellery Kashrut Letters to Parents Lost Property Medical Music Parents In School Road Safety Reporting to Parents School Day (The) Special Events Sport Sportswear Swimming Telephoning Uniform and Clothing
What We Expect From Pupils
• To be punctual and to bring all the necessary equipment to school.
• To wear the correct school uniform, to look tidy and be organised.
• To be polite to staff, parents and other children.
• Not to attack another person either physically or verbally.
• To respect the school rules and to try to understand them.
• To complete tasks set and homework to the best of one’s ability.
• To listen to each other and to the staff.
• To take pride in and care for the school.
• To look after one’s belongings.
• To learn to take responsibility for one’s own behaviour.
What We Expect From Parents
• Support the school rules in front of your child, help him/her to abide by them and refrain from openly criticising any aspect of school life.
• Ensure that your child has the correct conditions to undertake homework and supervise to ensure that it is done.
• Encourage punctuality, ensure that your child is prepared for the school day, has the correct uniform and looks neat and well organised.
• Read newsletters, keep informed about what is happening at school, try to support school events and try to maintain good communication with school.
• Encourage respect for peers and elders.
• Share with the school anything from home so that your child experiences continuity.
• Give your child responsibility for him/herself, s/he should realise his/her own obligations. Be positive with your child and praise him/her for the things s/he achieves and the work s/he does.
08.55 - 09.00am -Registration in class
09.00 - 09.20am -Tefilla
09.20 - 10.00am- Lesson 1
10.00 - 10.40am- Lesson 2
10.40 - 10.55am -BREAK
10.55 - 11.30am -Lesson 3
11.30 - 12.05pm- Lesson 4
Classes R, Y1 and Y2
12.05 - 01.05pm -LUNCH
01.05 - 01.45pm -Lesson 5
Classes Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6
12.05 - 12.45pm- Lesson 5
12.45 - 01.45pm -LUNCH
01.45 - 02.25pm -Lesson 6
02.25 - 02.40pm -BREAK
02.40 - 03.20pm- Lesson 7
03.20 - 04.00pm -Lesson 8
Reception Class finishes at 3.30pm
If parents have any problems relating to the fees, they should contact the Honorary Treasurers. Letters should be sent in a sealed envelope and clearly marked for the attention of the Treasurers.
Parents may assist in many ways, either on a regular basis or on outings. A questionnaire is circulated from time to time asking for assistance with workshop events or special talents and areas in which you could help. We welcome the support and involvement of parents as it helps you to understand more about the learning process and enables teachers to develop a helpful working relationship.
We encourage children to be responsible for their own possessions. Please ensure that every single garment worn by your child is clearly named so that it may be returned if it is mislaid. Any unmarked and unclaimed property is left in the lost property box in the upstairs cloakroom and, if unclaimed, will eventually be given to a charity shop.
When a child returns to school after a short absence, parents must send the teacher a short note of explanation. If an absence is likely to be longer than a few days, please let the Head Teacher know as soon as possible. All infectious diseases must be notified at the earliest opportunity.
Dental and other appointments should not be made in school time. In case of emergency, please request permission in writing.
Holidays should not be booked during term times and permission must be requested for absences to be authorised. Teachers do not provide holiday homework for absences in term time
Children should not leave early for birthday parties
Your child is examined by the school doctor during the first year at school You will be informed and asked to be present. Kindly note that teachers are not allowed to dispense medicines to pupils. Parents are responsible for administering medicine to children.
Where a pupil is taking long term medication, a note giving clear instructions for administration should be sent to school with a small dose in a clearly named container. Medicines must be handed into the school office. Where possible, medicines should be self administered under supervision of an adult. Medicines should not be sent in glass bottles and may not be kept by pupils.
P.E. All Classes Shoebag Plimsolls White T shirt (with Kerem motif) Navy P.E.Shorts
Outdoor Games - Classes R - 6 PLAIN navy blue tracksuit Navy T-shirt (white motif) Trainers
Swimming
Navy regulation swimsuit or trunks Swimming hat (girls) Towel Boys must have caps for the journey
The art overall and PE kit should be kept in a shoe bag clearly marked on the outside with your child’s name. Shoe bags should be brought to school every Monday and taken home each Friday.
Pupils are not allowed to wear any jewellery, apart from basic watches. Only plain stud earrings may be worn. For safety reasons jewellery should not be worn for PE, games or swimming and should be removed before coming to school.
School Wear in Brent Street is open most Sunday mornings 10am-2pm and Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm and Fridays 9.30am - 3.30pm.
We value the good relationship that exists between parents and the school. As parents, you will have the opportunity in the Autumn and Spring Terms to attend Consultation Evenings at which your child’s work will be discussed privately with teachers.
In addition, staff are always pleased to meet with you, by appointment, to discuss any issues relating to your child. If you are concerned about any matter you should, in the first instance, discuss this with the class teacher so that it can be dealt with quickly and effectively.
You will receive an annual written report towards the end of the Summer Term (July). These are sent to your home in a sealed envelope.
During the year we look forward to welcoming you to a number of special events - celebrations for chagim, sports days and matches, class siyum and curriculum events.
The PTA holds open meetings each term with a programme of general interest.
Pupils are expected to act in accordance with traditional Jewish values. We expect our pupils to show courtesy and to demonstrate acceptable social conduct at all times.
Letters and circulars regarding school activities are usually sent home on a Wednesday. Please reply promptly for activities requiring permission or confirmation of consultation appointments. PTA communications are sent to parents by email. Arrival - Departure
Children should not be brought to school too early in the morning. The teacher on duty is expected to be present from 8.45am. If you leave your children in the playground earlier, the School cannot accept responsibility for their safety before 8.45am. Once the teacher is on duty, parents should not wait in the playground. When the bell is sounded, this is the signal for pupils to walk into line in silence.
Children should be collected promptly at 4.00pm. If you are unavoidably delayed, please telephone the school in good time. Reception Class parents may wait in the dining room from 3.30pm if they are collecting other children at a later time.
Children should not be given any “tuck” (sweets, biscuits, crisps etc.). Pupils may bring fruit or a drink for break.
Please do not send your child with any expensive belongings. Generally there is no need for children to bring any money to school. There is a regular weekly collection for tzedakah which is usually on a Friday. When other monies have to be brought to school (for outings etc.), this must be in an envelope and clearly marked with the child’s name and class. It should be handed to the class teacher at registration. Reply slips and permission slips should also be returned to the class teacher.
Pens and pencils are not provided by the school.
Electronic toys should not be brought to school.
There are three sittings for lunch. All children take Kosher school lunch. A vegetarian or sandwich option is available however this needs to be requested in advance for each half term.
School uniform is worn at all times. The entire outfit is available from School Wear, Brent Street, NW4. (020 8202 2203)
ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING MUST BE CLEARLY NAMED
School baseball caps, knitted hats, kippot and blue swimming caps for girls are available from the school office.
Boys
Girls
Navy blue coat/jacket
Grey trousers
Blue shirt
School tie
School kippah (available from school office)
Grey socks
School grey jumper (blue stripe)
Black or navy school shoes
Art overall or shirt
School cap or
School knitted pull on hat or
School baseball cap
*Regulation Blazer
* Optional
Navy blue coat/jacket
Grey pinafore or skirt
Blue polo neck sweater (Reception,Y1,Y2 only)
or
Blue blouse (Y3,4,5.6)
School tie (if blouse is worn)
School grey cardigan or jumper (blue stripe)
Grey or navy socks or tights
Black or navy school shoes
Art overall shirt
Blue hair bands, ribbons etc
Summer Uniform
Pale blue and white check summer dress
White socks
*Grey purse belt
*School Blazer
*Optional
Cardigans and jumpers must be the school design available only from the school outfitters
Summer baseball caps and winter knitted hats with the school logo may be worn on outings
Early Finish to the School Day
During the winter months, school finishes early on Fridays. A separate list giving the times at which school finishes is issued during the Autumn Term.
No child may leave school alone at any time without a parent’s written request for permission.
Pupils in all classes have music lessons from specialist staff. There is a school choir which is chosen from children in the top classes, and which gives performances for the school, parents and outside groups, as well as taking part in the music festivals.
Tasks to be completed at home are set in all classes. Usually the work set consolidates concepts learned in class and occasionally work is of an investigative nature. Teachers encourage children to complete work and to revise at home and homework is set regularly and formally. The homework procedures for each class will be outlined to you by teachers concerned. Homework assignments should be completed on time and if your child cannot meet the requirements, please contact the teacher.
Pupils in all classes have music lessons from specialist staff. There is a school choir consisting of children in the top two classes which gives performances for the school, parents and outside groups.
We are fortunate to be able to enjoy the facilities of the adjoining Lyttelton Playing Fields where the children play football, cricket, tennis, netball and rounders. Specialist sports staff teach the Infant and Junior classes every Monday. Clothing requirements for PE and Games are given in the uniform list. Junior and Infant Sports Days are held each year in the Summer Term. Junior classes are taken to Finchley Lido Pool for swimming sessions.
The observance of Kashrut is an essential element in the religious instruction of our children. It is not our wish to impose standards of Kashrut or religious observance on the parents of our children; nevertheless we want to be confident that all children can mix with each other socially without embarrassment being caused. We, therefore, expect all parents to exercise the utmost care when preparing meals for other children from the School, and especially at birthday parties when a large number of children may be involved. Parents should be careful that meat dishes are not mixed with dairy products and that only strictly kosher cheeses, biscuits, cakes and jellies are offered.
A kashrut guide is produced by the United Synagogue which lists a wide range of foods. Should you be in doubt as to which products are permitted, please do not hesitate to consult the Headteacher or Rabbi Livingstone, our Honorary Principal.
Our telephone number is 020 8455 0909. Please use this number only for emergencies or for making appointments - not, please, for casual messages. Parents’ telephone calls to the school should be made in the morning between 10am and 12 noon.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Please make sure that the school knows up-to-date home and work telephone numbers of both parents. It is essential that the school has an emergency telephone number of someone who can be contacted in the event of an emergency. The school must be notified if parents are away during term time and supplied with the name address and telephone numbers of persons with whom the child is staying. Remember to keep us informed about your mobile number and do not forget to tell us if this changes.
Pupils in Classes Y3-Y6 visit Finchley Lido Swimming Pool weekly and receive instruction to enable them to compete for awards for proficiency and personal survival. Transport is by coach, supervised by members of the teaching staff. All girls must wear swimming hats and boys should wear school caps for the journey. An additional termly charge is made for this activity.
All classes go on at least one outing per year and many classes regularly visit museums and other places of interest as part of their programmes of work. Pupils are accompanied by staff and parents. A circular with full information of each outing is always given to children, asking for parents’ consent. No child may go on a visit unless consent has been given, in writing.
School caps/hats must be worn for all outings from school.
It is an offence to park on the yellow zig-zag lines at the school entrance. It is also dangerous to double park.
If it is necessary to turn your car round, please do so away from the school.
The PTA organise a safety rota of parents to be on duty at the beginning and end of the school day. You will receive a letter giving the dates and times of your turn and some advice regarding the general procedures.