2017-2018

PARENT AND PUPIL YEAR BOOK

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School

New Ollerton. A Voluntary Academy

Main Road, Boughton, Newark, Notts

NG22 9JE

01623 860392

E-mail: office@st-joseph-pri.notts.sch.uk

Texting Service: 07797800068

School Website: www.stjosephsschool.net

Visit our Facebook Page – St Joseph’s Academy Boughton

Our Mission:

“Growing in Love in the Spirit of Christ for the benefit of all.”

Our Vision:

Our Vision at St. Joseph’s Catholic School is to put Christ at the centre of all

we do. We provide a happy, secure and caring environment in which

learning, prayer and personal and community growth form the basis for

lifelong education.

“Every Child has the right to learn, every teacher has the right to teach.

Every Parent has the right to be involved in their child’s education” Our Aims:

• Value everyone in the School, Parish, Local, National and International

communities in which we live.

• Nurture the development of the whole child.

• Create a secure and stimulating learning environment, both indoor and

out where all are motivated to achieve their best.

• Provide opportunities that enable children to co-operate and work

harmoniously.

• Provide a broad and balanced curriculum relevant to the individual

learning and social needs of children living and growing in the area of

Boughton and New Ollerton in the 21st Century.

• Provide a successful partnership between home and school.

• Use assessment to plan for each child’s progression and next steps to

learning.

• Ensure that all children have equality of access to education and that

individual differences are celebrated and support learning.

• Promote good manners and respect of all.

• Make prayer a meaningful experience within the life of the school.

Term Times 2017/18

First Day of Closure Re-Open

Autumn Term 2017 Thursday 7th September2017

Autumn Mid-term 2017 Monday 23rd October 2017 Monday 30th October 2017

Christmas 2017/18 Friday 22nd December 2017 Monday 8th of January 2018

Spring Mid-Term 2018 Friday 16th February 2018 Monday 26th February 2018

Easter 2018 Friday 30th March 2018 Monday 16th April 2018

May Day 2018 Monday 7th May 2018 Tuesday 8th May 2018

Summer Mid-Term 2018 Monday 28th May 2018 Monday 4th June 2018

Summer 2018 Thursday 26th July 2018

The school will be closed on Friday 24th November 2017, Friday 22nd December 2017

and Friday 16th February 2018 for staff training.

The School day Main School -

Morning 9.00am - 12.00pm

(with a 15 minute break)

Afternoon 1.00pm - 3.30pm

(with a 15 minute break for KS1 & 10 minutes for KS2)

Nursery Session Times

Morning Session - 8.50am - 11.50am

Afternoon Session - 12.35pm - 3.35pm

School Office Opening/Communication:

The school office is open between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00pm.

Please check your child’s bags regularly for notes and communication from the school.

All Letters & Newsletters are uploaded onto the School Website. Please ensure all

changes of address & phone numbers are reported immediately to the

School Office to ensure the smooth running of communication between home and

school.

Uniform All children are expected to wear the school’s uniform. This promotes:

A sense of belonging

A good working attitude

Fewer arguments in the morning!

Girls: Winter

White shirt

Navy V neck jumper or cardigan with school logo

Grey skirt or black trousers

School tie

Black shoes White/grey/navy socks

Summer

Blue and white checked gingham dress

Black/white sandals/shoes White socks

Boys: Winter

White shirt

Navy V neck jumper with school logo

Dark grey or black trousers

School tie

Black shoes

Black/grey/navy socks

Summer

White short sleeved shirt

Short/long dark grey / black trousers

Black shoes / sandals

Navy / black / grey socks

Boys and Girls P.E. Uniform Navy Blue shorts, white t-shirt, plimsolls

or trainers

Staff Head Teacher Mike Donoghue

Deputy Head Teacher Sinéad Broad

Teaching Staff:-

Nursery Lisa Beveridge

Owls Sally Jordan

Year 1 Chelsea Gee

Year 2 Stephanie Murphy

Year 3 Holly Heath

Year 4 Lauren Wallis

Year 5 Amy Marriott

Year 6 Naomi Waring

SEND Sinéad Broad

Child Protection Teaching Assistants:-

Vanessa Dillon

Nursery Christine Shepherd, Sarah Croucher & Rhianne Jackson

Special Needs Support - Ivor Botham & Katarina Hubkova

Foundation Stage 2 Cara Humphreys

Key Stage 1 Jennie Stamp & Megan Howard

Key Stage 2 Lesley Henderson, Michelle Richardson,

Jenny Hoyland, Rebecca Anelay & Megan Howard

PPA Cover Lesley Henderson, Jennie Stamp, Richard Harris

Joanne Worthington.

Administrative Staff Julie Hayward, Office Manager

Kerry Crew, Senior Office Administrator

Rebecca Hollis, Office Administrator Premises

Manager John Williamson.

Cleaners Jayne Connington & Josie Connolly

Kitchen Staff Lynn Hurley, Cook Supervisor

Val Belcher, Cook,

Kerry Leivers, Cook

Midday Staff Josie Connolly, Midday Assistant

Lesley Kerr, Midday Assistant

Jayne Connington, Midday Assistant

Barbara Richardson, Midday Assistant

Josie Owen, Midday Assistant

Natalie Mayes, Midday Assistant

Meet the Governors at St Joseph’s

Mrs Wendy Mounsey Mr David Patterson

(CHAIR) (Vice Chair)

These are some of our Governors. In addition Fr Paul Nellikulam, Mrs Julie

Hayward, Mrs Maeve Tombs, Mrs Caroline Hudson, Mrs Claire Ward and Mr Mike

Donoghue are also members of the Governing body. Any parent interested in

becoming a school Governor in the future should contact either Mr Donoghue at the

School or Fr Paul at St Joseph’s Church (860238).

Extra-curricular activities 2017/18

Activity Available to : Day / term Lead staff

Board Games Y3 and 4 Tuesday – after school Mrs Richardson

ICT/Media Y3,4,5,6 Wednesday– after school Mr Harris

Football Y4,5,6 Tuesday – after school Miss Howard

Film Club Y2,3,4 Tuesday – after school Mrs Henderson

Craft KS1 and KS2 ALL Tuesday – after school Mrs Hoyland

Mrs Stamp

Mathletics Y3,4,5 Thursday – after school Mrs Marriott

Eco Club Y2,3,4 Tuesday – after school Mrs Stamp, Miss Murphy, Miss Wallis

Just Dance Y2,3,4 Tuesday – after school Mrs Hubkova

Homework/Bug Y3,4,5,6 Tuesday – after school Mrs Anelay

Mini Kicks Y1 Thursday – after school Coach Alex

School Band Y3, 4, 5, 6 Wednesday – after school Sound Advice

Other activities may be added throughout the year.

Emergency contact details

Please let us know if your contact details change (new mobile etc). We need to be able to contact

you or a friend/relative during the school day.

Homework

We provide homework to all children to enrich, reinforce and extend what they have learned in

school. We set homework, which is appropriate to pupil’s abilities and needs. We ensure that

demands are manageable.

Nursery 30 minutes a week

Foundation 1 hour a week

Year 1 / 2 1 hour a week

Year 3 / 4 1½ hours a week Year

5 / 6 2 hours a week

School Privacy Notice

A copy of the School’s Privacy Notice (outlining the Schools handling of personal information held

on our records) is available for all parents to view in the Schools Main Reception. If any parents

require a copy please enquire at Reception.

Holidays During Term Time

Holidays during term time will be referred to Nottinghamshire County Council for consideration. In

most cases a fixed penalty notice will be issued. For guidance of the cost of penalty notices visit

www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk.

Medicines and Inhalers

We request parents complete a short form (health care plan) giving us details and permission to

administer medicine during the school day.

Pupils suffering with asthma should have their inhaler with them at all times stored in the

classrooms and are accessible to the children and all members of staff. Parents with children who

suffer specific allergies are also required to notify the Head Teacher. Please update us on new

medical conditions which may emerge.

Uniform

Order forms are available from Reception. Book bags and ties are available from the school office.

First Aid and Safety

All staff have received emergency First Aid training. If your child is injured he/she will be treated

by trained staff and incidents are logged. Accident information will be passed onto parents and

carers by Teachers or with an accident information slip. If your child is seriously injured you will be

informed by a phone call and may be asked to attend school and pick up your child. Accident

information will be sent home following head injuries or other serious injury.

Dinner Money

Dinner money needs to be paid in advance each Monday for the week ahead (or ½ termly/termly

in advance if parents wish). Please make it clear which days your child requires a meal. Please be

aware that Nottinghamshire County Council does not allow dinner debts to develop. Children in

Key Stage 1 (Owls, Year 1 & Year 2) will receive a free school meal under the new Government

Universal Free School Meals Scheme.

Free School Meals

Ask at the school office if you are in receipt of certain benefits and think you may be entitled to Free School Meals. They will help in completing any application. Please register even if your child does not take up the meal as this generates important funding for the school and all our children. If your child is in Key Stage 1 and receives a Free School Meal through the new Scheme it is still vital that you claim for Free School Meals as this again generates important funding, plus they will also receive Free School Milk as part of the same claim.

Milk

Milk is free to all under 5’s and to all children under 7 in receipt of Free School Meals (registration

is required). Subsidised Milk is also available for all priced 21p per day. Register online at

www.coolmilk.com , email at registration@coolmilk.com or by registration form from the school.

Contact the school office for more details.

Fruit

Children in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 receive a daily piece of fruit as part of the National

Fruit Scheme. Children at Key Stage 2 are encouraged to bring in a piece of fruit or vegetable to eat

at break time. No other snacks are permitted.

Swimming

Swimming this year will take place on Thursday afternoons between 1.30 p.m. and 2.15 p.m. at

Retford Swimming Pool during the second half of the year. Year 5 & 1 – March/April, Year 3 & 4 –

April/May/June, Year 2 & 6 – June/July. A voluntary donation is requested to help towards the

total cost of swimming. Parent helpers are also very welcome.

Child absence

If your child is absent from school it is important that you inform the school office on the first

morning. This can be done by phone (01623 860392) Option 1 on the answerphone service or by

text 07797800068. If you do not inform school of the reason for absence, it will be recorded as

unauthorised and could over time, attract a penalty notice.

Playground safety

Please encourage your child to dismount cycles and scooters before entering the playground. All

dogs should be tied up on the external railings to the playground away from entrances being used

by parents and children. Please discourage your children from using equipment in the playground

before and after school when it is particularly busy. Please walk around the playground if it is being

used at the end of the day for P.E.

Parking Please be aware of safety and respect our neighbours when parking at the beginning and

end of the school day. Please adhere to road markings and parking restrictions whilst supporting

our Patrol Officer in her work.

Headlice

All schools have incidences of Headlice from time to time. When this does happen we will contact you as Parents / Guardians and ask you to treat your child as soon as possible so that we can minimise the spread. The website www.onceaweektakeapeek.com/ contains practical advice on checking your child, treatment and other information. The most important message being that if everyone in the school community checks regularly and treats immediately then incidences can be kept to a minimum.

Jewellery

Only stud ear- ring and watches are allowed to be worn in school. To avoid wasting time during

lessons and / or items being misplaced or stolen we ask that no jewellery items are worn on P.E.

days. Our policy falls in line with local secondary schools in asking that only one earring per ear

should be worn. Parents should ensure that any new piercings take place during the summer

holidays so that ear rings can still be removed for P.E.

Educational visits Teachers plan educational visits throughout the year to support the children’s

learning. We attempt to keep any costs to parents to a minimum but we need a voluntary

contribution towards the cost, which includes transport to and from the venues. The Governors

reserve the right to cancel trips if insufficient funding is available. Unfortunately due to transport

and pre-booking costs we cannot offer refunds to children missing trips through absence.

Emergency School Closure Procedure

Any decision is made through consultation between the senior management of the school, the

chair of Governors, the school site Manager and other local establishments.

The decision is immediately posted onto the school website – www. stjosephsschool.net BBC radio

Nottingham are informed and announcements made during their morning programme.

Website www.bbc.co.uk/news/england/nottingham also lists all school closures in Nottingham.

Text messages will be used to inform parents of any School closure. Remember to inform the

school office regarding any change in contact numbers and emergency details.

Child Protection

St Joseph’s actively seek to safeguard all children within its community. A set procedure of

referring to children’s social care for advice and action it as a concern is raised about the welfare,

health or care of a child. Parents will be notified if this happens. For more help or information go to

the schools website: www.stjosephsschool.net, alternatively contact Mrs Dillon – Safeguarding

Lead at St Joseph’s, or Gala Middleton – Safeguarding Governor at St Joseph’s.

If you think a child is at risk of danger, contact M.A.S.H (it can be anonymous) on 0300 500 8080.

Home/School Relationship

Should you have any concerns about your child’s education or wish to discuss any aspect of your

child’s schooling or development, please make an appointment with the Class Teacher. In the

interests of the children and class routines, please try to meet teachers informally at the end of the

School Day. A copy of the School’s Complaints Procedure is available on our website or from the

School Reception.

Parent View

If you are a registered parent or carer of a pupil at school, you can give OFSTED your views about

the school by completing their online survey called Parent View at: http://www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk

Diary Dates 2017/18 Please note that on occasions dates may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please refer to the regular newsletters and school

website for up to date list of events.

Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday 14th February – School and/or Church TBC

Last Day of Term Thursday 15th February

Spring Half Term Monday 19th February – Friday 23rd February

Back to School Monday 26th February

World Book Day Assembly, dress up & Parental Class visit - Reading Thursday 1st March 9.15am Assembly – 9.45 class visit

Y5 Hathersage Residential TBC

Sport Relief 2018 Friday 23rd March

Stations of the Cross Monday 26th March – Church 2.15

End of Term Mass - School TBC

End of Term Thursday 29th March

Easter Holiday Friday 30th March – Friday 13th April

Back to school Monday 16th April

Parental Class Visit – Writing (not Y6) 9.15 am.. Assembly – 9.45 a.m. Classes Thursday 26th April

Bank Holiday Monday 7th May

KS2 SATS Begins Monday 14th May

4th Wall Production – We Will Rock You – in School Tuesday 22nd May

Half Term Monday 28th May – Friday 1st June

Back to School Monday 4th June

Y6 Residential - Briars Friday 15th June – Sunday 17th June

Back to School Monday 8th January

Y5 & 6 Class Mass in Church Friday 26th January 10am

Parental Class Visit – Explore/ Discover Topic Thursday 1st February

Y3 & Y4 Class Mass in Church Friday 2nd February 10am

St Joseph’s Anti-Bullying, Cyber Bullying and E-Safety Week w/b Monday 5th February

Y5 & 6 Safer Internet Day – Konflux Theatre Tuesday 6th February

Anti-Bullying, Cyber Bullying and E-Safety Assembly 2.30pm Wednesday 7th February

Parents Consultations Tuesday 6th February 3.45/6.30 & Wednesday 14th February 3.45/5pm

Y 2 / 3 & 4 Class Mass in church TBC

KS1 Sports Day Tuesday 26th June am

KS2 Sports Day Wednesday 27th June am

Nursery Sports Day Friday 29th June

All Saints Y6 – Y7 transition Days Tuesday 10th July & Wednesday 11th July

Leavers Mass Friday 20th July 10am in School

Leavers Assembly Friday 20th July 2.15pm in School

Parents Report follow up meetings Monday 23rd July

Art Exhibition / Performing Arts Festival - Parental Class Visit Monday 23rd July

Talent Show Wednesday 25th July

End of Term Wednesday 25th July 3.30pm

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy 2017-18 1 August 2017 - 31 July 2018

August 2017 September 2017

October 2017

M 7 14 21 28

4 11 18 25

2 9 16 23 30

T 1 8 15 22 29

5 12 19 26

3 10 17 24 31

W 2 9 16 23 30 2 6 13 20 27

4 11 18 25

T 3 10 17 24 31

7 14 21 28

5 12 19 26

F 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29

6 13 20 27

S 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30

7 14 21 28

S 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29

November 2017

M 6 13 20 27

T 7 14 21 28

W 1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 10 17 24

S 4 11 18 25

S 5 12 19 26

December 2017

January 2018

4 11 18 25

1 8 15 22 29

5 12 19 26

2 9 16 23 30

6 13 20 27

3 4

10 17 24 31

7 14 21 28

11 18 25

1 8 15 22 29

5 12 19 26

2 9 16 23 30

6 13 20 27

3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28

February 2018

March 2018

April 2018

5 12 19 26

2 9 16 23 30

M 5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

3 10 17 24

T 6 13 20 21

27

7 14 21 28

4 11 18 25

W 7 14 28 1 8 15 22 29

5 12 19 26

T 1 8 15 22

2 9 16 23 30

6 13 20 27

F 2 9 16 23 3 10 17 24 31

7 14 21 28

S 3 10 17 24

4

11

18

25

1 8 15 22 29

S 4 11 18 25

May 2018 June 2018 July 2018

M 7 14 21 28

4 11 18 25

2 9 16 23 30

T 1 8 15 22 29

5 12 19 26

3 10 17 24 31

W 2 9 16 23 30

6 13 20 27

4 11 18 25

T 3 10 17 24 31

7 14 21 28

5 12 19 26

F 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29

6 13 20 27

S 5 12 19 26

2

9 16 23 30

7 14 21 28

S 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29

School holidays Public holidays days

This pattern gives 195 working days for staff, including the administration day on Tuesday 5th September

2017. A total of 4 in-service training days for staff will be taken by each school from the 194 days given

above, leaving 190 term days for pupils.

Administration/INSET