Welcome Thank you for joining us in what

Welcome! Thank you for joining us in what is very strange and unusual times! Zoom protocol: Mute yourself/host will mute everyone so all can hear. Raise your hand or use the chat facility if you want to ask a question and I’ll do my best to keep up! Please ask questions or if you would rather not on here please send them via Class dojo after the meeting

Who are we? Mrs Smith Headteacher Mrs Henshaw Teacher Miss Fairhead Assistant Head Mrs Taylor HLTA Mrs Wylde LSA Mrs Fitter SENCO Mrs Chipperfield LSA

Home visits No Home visits this year. If you would like to speak to the Mrs Henshaw at length about anything – any concerns or about your individual child’s needs please book a time via class Dojo. Afternoons – 7 th – 11 th September

St Margaret’s is a Ofsted Good school and an Outstanding Church school

Behaviour: ‘Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. ’ Ofsted in July 2019 recognised that: ‘You have worked determinedly with your colleagues to create a school where pupils thrive and are happy. ’ ‘Staff make every effort to ensure that any obstacles to learning that are placed in the way of its pupils are overcome. ’ ‘There is a very positive atmosphere in classrooms and teachers and support staff have consistently high expectations of pupils. ’

Our Vision At St Margaret’s we celebrate the uniqueness of every child of God in our Christian community and encourage them to flourish and shine in all they do, preparing them for life’s journey ‘God’s word is a lamp to guide our feet and a light for our path Inspired by Psalm 119: 105

Our Values • Love • Friendship • Perseverance • Wisdom • Respect • Courage

A ‘typical’ day at St Margaret’s • • 8. 45 am – School starts 9 am –Reading – 1: 1 moving to groups later in the year 9. 30 – 11. 30 – Directed learning - Maths or Literacy 11. 30 am – Phonics 12. 15 pm – Lunch 1. 05 pm – Story and Worship 1. 20 pm – Directed learning – Other areas of the curriculum 3 pm – Get ready for Home time at 3. 15 pm

Lunches! • Children have access to a free hot meal everyday. This is paid for by the Government. • There is usually a range of choice including a hot meal, a vegetarian option and jacket potatoes • Children can have a packed lunch if they wish to. • Dinners are £ 2. 20 • Reception will eat at 11. 45 each day in September.

How can I help my child at home? Read as much as possible with your child. * Stories at night before bed * Learn their ‘sounds’ – see reading record. Children will get a reading record and books when they start. Some already have access to Bug Club already. Let us know if you would like a log in for over the summer! * Learn any high frequency words that come home in September Counting to 20 and beyond if they can. Simple addition sums Writing their first and then last name Practising getting in and out of their school uniform!

How can I be involved in my child’s schooling? • Class Dojo – if you aren’t logged in please do! • Tapestry – online system we use to track observations and progress - please send us photographs once it’s up and running to add to their portfolio of learning undertaken at home • Fill in reading records • Join Sm. Fs, Parent Council group, come to school events!

School Uniform GIRLS UNIFORM Red ’V’ neck jumper/cardigan White blouse/shirt Tie Grey Skirt/Tunic/Trousers White socks Red, white or black tights Plain black, supportive shoes Red Gingham dress - during the summer months only BOYS UNIFORM Red ‘V’ neck jumper White shirt Tie Dark Grey Trousers/Shorts Grey socks. Plain black, supportive shoes

PE kits New PE logo shirt, Black bottoms (sports leggings, shorts or joggers) Black hoodie or our new sports jacket. Details are in your book bags.

Attendance • Attendance is very important at St Margaret’s and is compulsory from September. • No holidays are authorised during term time • Attendance is tracked every half term. Where attendance is below 96% intervention at different levels is put into place • Cough, colds, tiredness are not seen as reasons to be off school – however this year that is slightly different!

First couple of weeks • Take you through the timetable – it is complicated! Has been emailed out to everyone also • Slower start as haven’t been able to do Little Margaret’s • Staggered start and finish times necessary due to guidance • No parents in school building – we are sorry but it is a necessary step to keep everyone safe.

Any Questions?