ARK Oval Primary Academy Kahlo Mrs Barlow Ms

ARK Oval Primary Academy Kahlo Mrs Barlow Ms Hayes Wonder Mr Smith Ms Wilson Striving for Excellence Year 1 Key Stage 1 O’Keeffe Miss Maru Ms Myres

ARK Oval Primary Academy Mission statement and motto Ark vision, every Ark Oval child will be able to go to university or into the career of their choice, in the future. SD

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ARK Oval Primary Academy Our Curriculum: Broad and balanced BS

ARK Oval Primary Academy Our big questions BS

ARK Oval Primary Academy Classroom Behaviour • As a class we decide on our class rules – based upon rights and responsibilities • We encourage positive behaviour • Reward with house points, ‘Star of the Day’, weekly certificates and class captain • Parents and carers will be kept informed – thank you for your support CM

ARK Oval Primary Academy Incentives • Good to be Green • Star of the Day • Class Captain • House Points • Certificate of Achievement • Going the extra mile certificate • 5 ways to praise • Golden Time

ARK Oval Primary Academy House Points Every child and teacher belongs to a House. Throughout the day children will be rewarded House Points for effort, learning, having a positive attitude and demonstrating our values. The teacher will collect these on the Houses' Point Collection displays. Each week the House Points will be added together to find out which house is in 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place. At the end of each half term the points will be added up and the House with the greatest number of points will have a special treat.

ARK Oval Primary Academy Uniform MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Own clothes Uniform PE Kit (plain white t -shirt/Tshirt/Blouse and dark coloured appropriate) Uniform PE kits • PLEASE ensure your child’s name is on all belongings. • Please make sure that they have a change of clothes in school and a coat that stay in school. JB

ARK Oval Primary Academy School Meals • Snacks Fruit is provided by the school and milk is also provided for free until your child turns 5. After that you can buy milk or if you are entitled to FSM apply for milk via the office. • Water bottles Please provide a water bottle for your child which is clearly labelled. The bottlewill be left in the classroom and will be sterilised daily and re-filled throughout the day when needed. • School lunch All children in KS 1 are provided with a free school lunch. Children are able to bring in their own packed lunches if preferred. Packed lunches must provide a healthy, balanced meal and be in disposable bags/containers. CM

ARK Oval Primary Academy Communication • Year group email: year 1@arkovalprimary. org • Consultations (over the phone) • Reports will be emailed • Newsletters will be published on our school website.

ARK Oval Primary Academy Punctuality and Attendance • Between 8. 15 am and 8. 45 am, pupils and families are welcomed at the designated entrance by a senior member of staff. • From 8. 15 am, pupils will be allowed to enter the school building and make their way to their classrooms where they will be greeted by their class teacher. • After 8: 45 am, children will need to go to the school office to be signed in.

ARK Oval Primary Academy Leaving School The children will be collected from the playground by the lower hall. Parents will be expected to follow a strict one way system, entering from the gate by the dining hall and exiting at the main gate. All families are expected to socially distance whilst on site. Only one adult per family is allowed on site. BS

Digital Images, Photographs and Video Footage Please make sure this information is current and complies with your wishes. If your child is new to the school, there are forms available from the office. Please complete and return ASAP.

ARK Oval Primary Academy We hope you and your child have a successful and happy year with us!