Welcome to Downe Manor Primary School Meeting for

Welcome to Downe Manor Primary School Meeting for new Reception parents 8 th June 2016

Introductions • • Headteacher – Mrs Morgan Foundation Stage Leader – Miss D’Onofrio Reception Teachers – Miss Tait & Miss James Nursery Nurses – Mrs Maqsudi & Mrs Mellor Welfare – Mrs Snaa Administrator – Mrs Watts School Health Advisor – Mrs Sheehy Special Educational Needs – Mrs Holland

Curriculum Prime Areas of Learning Communication and Language Physical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development Specific Areas of Learning Literacy Mathematics Understanding of the World Expressive Arts and Design Characteristics of Effective Learning Playing and exploring; Active learning Creating and thinking critically.

General Information School day 8: 55 -3: 15 (Soft start from 8: 45 am) Lunch 11. 45 -1: 05 pm Breakfast club 7: 45 -8: 45 am £ 2 per session. All children entitled to Free School Meals Packed lunches clearly labeled with name – on lunchbox trolley in reception classroom • Children collected from classroom • After School Club – Nurture World • • •

Uniform Turquoise Sweatshirt or cardigan (with embroidered logo) Polo shirt (white or turquoise) with embroidered logo or white shirt/blouse Navy/Grey trousers or shorts Navy/Grey skirt/pinafore Summer dress – Turquoise/blue Black shoes White/Black/Grey socks or tights Navy Book bag with school logo Water Bottle

PE/Sports Kit: PE/Sports Kit White P. E. T-shirt (with embroidered logo) Navy shorts/Track suit trousers Black plimsolls Navy P. E. bag with logo

Other Information Absence Medication/allergies First aid Outdoor Play Foundation Stage Profile Open afternoon –Monday 20 th June 3: 30 -6. 00 pm

In September Staggered intake from Monday 7 th September. Home visits Settling in Any concerns

Information today Pupil Information Form Pupil Premium Form Home School Agreement Health Questionnaire Welcome Letter Term dates Prospectus