St. Giles’ C.E Primary School

PROSPECTUS

2017—2018

St. Giles’ C.E. Primary School

Portland Crescent

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY2 5NJ

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you for taking time to look at our prospectus. I hope you find it interesting and informative.

The school aims to provide a caring and supportive environment. All the staff work very hard to ensure

that every child feels welcome and happy in our school. Our motto “Be the best you can be, do the best

you can do” is the school’s guiding principle.

We place great emphasis on our framework of relationships, setting a climate that promotes concern

and respect for others and which values each individual. We have high standards and expectations,

which in turn leads to effective learning and maximum achievement for our children. Our staff are

skilled professional educators. They expect children to be polite, to work hard and to take pride in

themselves and their school's good reputation.

I do hope that we shall come to know each other well over these next very important years, as together;

we share the task of educating your children. Parents are very important to us at St Giles. You are the

first and most important educators of your children. We want to join you in that task.

Yours sincerely,

Caroline Gardner

Head Teacher

WELCOME FROM OUR HEADTEACHER

AIMS OF THE SCHOOL

We hope that children will find their time at our school to be a happy, fulfilling experience. They will

be offered a wide range of experiences and activities designed to help them to grow and develop

intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.

We aim to satisfy the demands of the National Curriculum for a broad and balanced curriculum, taking

into account the needs of the individual pupil.

We are most concerned that pupils should progress in the basic skills of reading, writing and

mathematics and devote considerable time to these areas of the curriculum. We also recognise that

such skills do not grow in isolation but must be developed by being applied and used in “real life”

situations.

We also wish to extend children’s understanding of the world in which they live. From time to time

children are also encouraged to play a part in fund raising to develop their awareness of wider issues.

Sport and music play an important part in the life of the school and all pupils share in this part of our

curriculum.

We aim to emphasise the spiritual dimension to life and to build upon our relationships with local faith

communities, especially St. Giles Church, whilst acknowledging the wide variety of beliefs in society

today.

We hope to offer pupils at a wide range of extra curricular activities.

We aim to develop a range of disciplinary structures which emphasise the responsibility of the pupil

for himself and the consequences of his actions for others.

We aim to foster good relationships between home and school and to develop effective channels of

communication.

Finally, and most importantly, we aim to help all children develop as responsible, caring people; aware

of the needs of others and of their role in society as a whole.

AIMS OF THE SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

Mission Statement

AT ST. GILES’ WE WELCOME ALL CHILDREN

FROM THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, AND SEEK TO

DEVELOP STRONG LINKS BETWEEN SCHOOL,

HOME AND CHURCH. CHRISTIAN VALUES

UNDERPIN THE ETHOS AND TEACHING. HIGH

PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO THE SPIRITUAL

DEVELOPMENT OF ALL, AND WE PROMOTE

MUTUAL RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY.

EVERY CHILD HERE IS REGARDED AS A

UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL

PEOPLE WHO WORK IN OUR SCHOOL

PEOPLE WHO WORK IN OUR SCHOOL

Teaching Staff

Mrs Caroline Gardner Headteacher

Mrs Helen Reynolds Deputy Headteacher

Miss Janine Walker Upper Key Stage 2 Phase Leader

Mrs Rebecca Dawes Key Stage 1 Phase Leader (Maternity Leave)

Mrs Sophie Proctor Foundation Stage Manager (Temporary)

Mr Stuart Haycock KS1 Phase Leader (Temporary)

Mrs Louise Auger Lower Key Stage 2 Phase Leader

Dr Karen Hopewell

Mr Mark Clowes

Mr Peter Duffield

Miss Helen East

Mrs Kathy Skitt SENCO

Mrs Emma Rickard

Miss Kimberley Kelsall

Mr Tom Jones

Mrs Emma Cliff

Office Staff

Mrs Rebecca Chew Business Manager

Mrs Lynsey Brown Administrator/Finance

Mrs Claire Hyde Administrator/HR

Mrs Fiona Dryden Administrative Assistant

Pastoral Support

Mrs Fiona Arrowsmith

Mrs Amanda Hardman

Teaching Assistants

Mrs Kim Prosser Mrs Maggie Randle Mrs Dot Edwards Mrs Shirley Lockett

Miss Annie Richardson Mrs Keri Roberts Mr Bill Craig Ms Jess Pruden

Mrs Nicola Perks Mrs Christine Richards Mrs Katherine Clarke Mrs Kerry Manders

Mrs Debbie Powis Miss Rachael Fortune Mrs Julie Williams Mrs Jenny Hunter

Mrs Mandy Peters Miss Abigail Southan Mrs Letitia Wood Miss Kerry Gilbert

Cleaning Staff

Mr Plen Evans

Mrs Marita Jones Mrs Kim Weaver

Kitchen Staff (employed by Chartwell Catering)

Mrs Janet Hughes: Catering Manager

Mrs Natalie Bailey Mrs Glynis Jones Mrs Nora Gerguri

Lunchtime Supervisors

Mrs Shirley Lockett Mrs Nicola Perks Mrs Kim Weaver Miss Kerry Gilbert

Mr Keith Tinkler Mrs Elaine Evans Miss Rachael Fortune Mrs Debbie Powis

GOVERNORS

Governors are like a Board of Directors and make decisions about how the school is run. They meet at

least once a term at school. They have legal duties, powers and responsibilities. They can only act togeth-

er, they cannot act individually. The minutes of their meetings are in the school office for anyone to read

once they have been approved by the full governing body.

Governors are appointed to help:

1. decide what is taught;

2. set standards of behaviour;

3. interview and select staff;

4. decide how the school budget is spent.

5. sub committees.

School Governors are:

1. parents;

2. teachers and support staff;

3. local council representatives - Borough Council and County Council;

4. Foundation Governors representing St. Giles Church.

Parent Governors:

1. have a child in school;

2. are elected by parents of pupils at the school;

3. serve, as do other Governors, for four years.

Parent Governors bring the views of parents to the Governing Body, but they speak and act as individuals.

They should not be thought of as delegates of the parents, they do not vote for all parents in general. They

have equal status in the work of the Governing Body and have voting rights. You, as a parent, elect two

Parent Governors for a four year period.

GOVERNORS

Our Governors are:

Mrs. Vicky Jenks Parent Governor

Chairperson (c/o St. Giles C.E. School)

Mr Dean Easthope Foundation Governor (Vice Chair)

Rev Andrew Knight Foundation Governor

Mrs.Joanne Woolley Foundation Governor

Mrs Rachel Clegg Co-opted Governor

Mr Scott Smithers Co-opted Governor

Mrs Ruth Hudson Co-opted Governor

Mrs. Rebecca Chew Co-opted Governor

Cllr. Mrs. Hannah Fraser Local Authority Governor

Mr. Adam Fejfer Parent Governor

Mrs. Caroline Gardner Ex-officio

Ms Helen Reynolds Staff Governor

Special Interest Name of Governor(s)

SEN/Looked after children Mrs. Rebecca Chew

SSGC link and governor training Mrs. Rebecca Chew

RE and Collective Worship Rev. Andrew Knight

Child Protection/Safeguarding Mr. Dean Easthope

Safer Recruitment Mrs. Caroline Gardner

Mr. Dean Easthope

Ms Helen Reynolds

Foundation Stage Mrs Rachel Clegg

Pupil Premium Cllr Hannah Fraser

SDP Key Issue Focus Name of Governors

GOVERNORS

To raise standards in all areas of literacy especially writing, focussing on the

whole writing process from stimulus and planning to drafting and editing.

Mrs Jo Woolley

Mr Scott Smithers

To raise standards in Numeracy, focussing rapid recall of number facts, memory skills

and development of reasoning across the school.

Mrs Ruth Hudson

Mrs Rachel Clegg

To establish a system of accountability which will help to provide a clearer

focus to support pupils with SEND, to ensure effective impact upon outcomes

Mrs Vicky Jenks

Mrs Rebecca Chew

To establish a system of accountability which will help to provide a clearer

focus to support pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium, Service Premium & Past

LAC Premium, to ensure effective impact upon outcomes

Mrs Rebecca Chew

Mrs Hannah Fraser

To develop the roles of all staff as subject leaders, leading to an improved

provision in all areas of the curriculum

Mr Dean Easthope

Mr Adam Fejfer

To develop the provision for children in EYFS, to ensure that a greater %

achieve Good Level of Development, in line with National Averages

Mrs Rachel Clegg

Mrs Jo Woolley

CURRICULUM

The National Curriculum describes the curriculum content to be offered to pupils - in Mathematics,

English, Science, Design and Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music, P. E., I.C.T. and R. E. but

leaves to individual schools decisions as to how to deliver this curriculum to pupils

Maths

Our mathematics programme is based on the National

Curriculum supported with a variety of published

materials. There is also a range of investigational

activities.

CURRICULUM

Literacy

The English Curriculum is taught within a progressive

structure using a variety of creative contexts. Children

are taught to read through a structured approach which

encourages the development of positive attitudes to

reading which involves parents. To be a good reader

you need to understand the skills of a writer and to be

a good writer, you need to be thinking of the needs

of the reader. Bearing this in mind, the school is

keen to use recommended whole school reading

texts as a means of accessing good writing models,

therefore providing and developing positive writing

habits in children.

What children write (the content) is obviously the most

important issue. However, we also value and encourage

neat presentation, a good handwriting style, good

grammar and accurate spelling.

Our aim is to immerse the children in the many forms of writing

in a way that will encourage them to appreciate and engage in a

literate future.

The school has a well-equipped hall and spacious

playing fields. Winter games include netball, football

and cross country. Summer games include

rounders, cricket and athletics. Swimming lessons

are offered to Upper Key Stage 2 pupils. Many

teams are entered for inter-school events and

tournaments.

The school has a close relationship with St. Giles

Church. Religious Education plays an important

part in pupils’ development and an act of worship

takes place each day. Parents wishing to

withdraw their child from Religious Education

and/or acts of worship should contact the

Headteacher.

Sex Education is approached through our thematic work. Year 6 pupils receive lessons on matters related

to puberty and personal hygiene - usually given by the school nurse. Sex Education is seen to be part of

Personal Social and Health Education (P.S.H.E.) and the following principles are applied:

1. School based sex education should complement and support the role of the parents.

2. Sex Education is enhanced by an effective whole school Personal Health and Social Education

policy.

3. It is desirable that parents do not exercise their

right to withdraw their child from sex education.

4. Those areas of sex education which deal with aspects of

puberty and sexual relationships will be handled with

great sensitivity.

5. Equal opportunities, gender issues, self-image,

relationships, respect for others - all these are

essential elements of a sex education policy.

Parents wishing to see our Sex Education Policy and

parents wishing to withdraw their child from those

aspects of Sex Education which are not part of the

National Curriculum should contact the Headteacher.

CURRICULUM

Computing

Computers in classrooms and in the mini-suites, are used in a

wide range of activities to extend and enhance work across

the curriculum. The school has three computer trolleys

of laptops containing sixteen laptops each. The P.T.A.

recently purchased two of these. These are used in

classrooms. Children develop knowledge, skills and

understanding of word processing and spread sheet

programs; graph and data base packages and The

Internet as well as some more subject specific

software. Interactive whiteboards are now in place

including the hall. Digital cameras, tape recorders,

CD-players and scanners are also used where

appropriate.

Much of what we do is bound together in our thematic

work. This enables us to offer pupils a cohesive

curriculum which contains elements of history, geography,

science, technology and Religious Education. It also

enables us to use mathematical and language skills in

“real life” situations and to extend and develop skills in

reading and writing and speaking and listening.

Each term all classes work on a theme which seeks to

extend pupils’ understanding of the world in which

they live. This will include visits to places of interest,

including residential visits for our Year 5 and 6

pupils. Visitors are also invited to share their expertise

and enthusiasms with pupils.

Aesthetic and creative aspects of the curriculum include

music, dance, drama, community choir and art and craft,

and children are given many opportunities to make music.

CURRICULUM

St. Giles' C. E. School, in accordance with the Education Act 2005, underwent an Ofsted inspection in

October 2008. The following extracts are taken from the inspection report summary.

Overall effectiveness of the school

Grade: 1 [Outstanding] This is an outstanding school. It has a deservedly good reputation and parents and pupils are proud of

everything it offers. Every child in school is important, and valued as an individual. As one parent typically

commented, 'All children feel special here, and their safety and well-being are of primary concern.' Pupils'

behaviour is excellent. They are very polite and welcoming to visitors. Their positive attitudes towards

school are demonstrated by their well above average attendance. Pupils' personal development and well-

being, including spiritual, moral, social and

cultural development, are outstanding.

In this very secure and happy environment, all necessary safeguarding procedures are in place, and pupils

greatly enjoy all aspects of school life. One parent was correct when commenting, 'Children learn well but

enjoy themselves.' Pupils also say, 'Lessons are fun, we do lots of exciting things here.

Teaching staff work hard to enliven the topics they teach through environmental visits and a variety of

visitors. Teaching and the curriculum are outstanding overall. Activities are interesting and teachers try

hard to link learning to real-life experiences.

The driving force behind the school's success is the excellent leadership of the Headteacher. She has a

clear focus and vision for school improvement, and receives excellent support from the committed and

highly professional staff and governors. Together, they ensure that this is not a school that rests on its

laurels, and constantly look for ways to improve even more.

A copy of the full summary report is available upon request or can be downloaded from the school website

( http://www.st-giles.shropshire.sch.uk ).

OFSTED INSPECTION

Homework

At St. Giles’ we believe that home work should promote a positive line between home and school.

Through homework children can see first hand, home and school working towards common and shared

aims in their education. Homework supports and reinforces school work and helps children to become

more independent as learners.

General Homework expectation for all children

The tasks detailed below should take no more than 5—15 minutes per night and can be done on the go or

over breakfast:

Reading: 15 minutes reading, 5 times a week and recorded in their reading diaries (for KS1 this

entry should be by the person listening to the reading and for KS2 this can be either the child or the

person listening to the reading)

Spellings: 5 times per week

Table/Number Bonds: 5 times per week

Subject Homework expectations per phase

A detailed copy of the Homework Policy can be found on the school website.

Reports Reports on children’s progress are sent home in the summer term.

This includes an invitation to write a

personal comment in reply and to make a personal

appointment with the class teacher to discuss the contents.

Open Afternoon/Evenings are held termly. The report will

contain a statement on unauthorised absence and, for Years 2

and 6 pupils, details of National Curriculum

levels obtained through teacher assessment in Year 2 and

statutory assessment in year 6

OTHER CURRICULUM MATTERS

EYFS 1/2 termly project linked to Curriculum

KS1

Year 1 & 2

1 x 15 minute task—alternating between English,

maths or topic

Lower KS2

Years 3 & 4

1 x 15 - 30 minute task—alternating between Eng-

lish, maths, science or topic

UKS2

Years 5 & 6

30 minute tasks: short pieces of both English and

maths for weeks 1 and 2 and science or topic for

week 3

We hope that children will find their time at our school to be a happy, fulfilling experience. We are an

inclusive school which offers a wide range of experiences and activities designed to help children to grow

and develop intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.

We aim to satisfy the demands of the National Curriculum for a broad and balanced curriculum, taking

into account the needs of the individual pupil.

We are most concerned that pupils should progress in the basic skills of reading, writing and mathematics

and devote considerable time to these areas of the curriculum. We also recognise that such skills do not

grow in isolation but must be developed by being applied and used in “real life” situations.

We aim to emphasise the responsibility of the pupil for himself and the consequences of his actions for

others.

We aim to foster good relationships between home and school and to develop effective channels of

communication.

Finally, and most importantly, we aim to help all children develop as responsible, caring people; aware of

the needs of others and of their role in society as a whole.

At St. Giles’ we welcome all children from the neighbourhood, and seek to develop strong links between

school, home and church. Christian values underpin our ethos and teaching. High priority is given to the

spiritual development of all, and we promote mutual respect and responsibility.

Every child here is regarded as a unique individual. Every child here is regarded as a unique individual. Every child here is regarded as a unique individual. Every child here is regarded as a unique individual.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Extra Curricular Activities

Staff give very generously of their own time to offer a wide range of extra curricular activities, some of

which take place at lunchtime and some after school.

Activities offered include:

Netball Rounders Sewing Football

Cricket Cross Country Athletics Arts & Crafts

Choir Multi Skills Gardening Music Lessons

Music Theatre Dance French Lego We Do

Young Sports Leaders Cookery

Any parents who might wish to become involved in this aspect of the life of the school should contact

the Headteacher. Such offers are most welcome!

Equal Opportunities The school’s equal opportunities policy acknowledges our responsibility for countering prejudice and

stereotyping in issues to do with gender, race, physical handicap and special needs.

All pupils are expected and encouraged to share fully in all opportunities open to them - intellectual,

musical, sporting, social, etc.

The school aims to help parents understand that the school, like all others, has a duty to safeguard and

promote the welfare of all pupils. The school may need to share information and work in partnership with

other agencies when there are concerns about a pupil’s welfare.

Discipline

Discipline in the school is based on a positive behaviour management approach. Children’s good

behaviour is acknowledged and rewarded in a variety of ways. This leads to various rules concerning the

safety and well-being of the individual pupil. Sanctions used range from a gentle admonition to the

withdrawal of privileges. In the event of a behaviour problem persisting over a period of time parents are

drawn into discussions about the best way forward.

The school takes a positive approach to the problem of bullying. Children are told that if they are being

made unhappy by the actions of other children they should tell an adult. The victim and bully are

counselled and an appropriate solution sought. Parents are asked to contact school if they believe their

child is being bullied - they often know before we do. Parents and Pupils are invited to acknowledge our

Home/School Agreement, which lays out expected behaviour and attitudes. This is clarified in our Code of

Conduct Leaflet.

Classroom Support

From time to time the opportunity arises for parents (and grandparents!) to become involved in helping in

the classroom. The support which they offer is varied and to a large extent dependent upon individual

skills and interests; art and craft, maths, language activities, music, swimming etc. The only requirement is

a degree of commitment on the part of the parent over a period of time. We are keen to involve parents in

activities. All adults have a current DBS check.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Charging for Educational Visits

When an educational visit is organised parents are invited to make a voluntary contribution towards the

cost. We reserve the right to cancel such visits if insufficient contributions are made.

If you have any financial difficulties with regard to the residential visit please contact the Headteacher or

School Business Manager. All matters will be treated confidentially.

Pastoral Care

Hello we offer Pastoral Support at St. Giles' School and the

following information is to let you know what we do.

As Pastoral Support we work with your children to help

them achieve their full potential in school. We work with a

child, their parents /carers, teachers and others in order to find

out what is blocking their path to learning and how these

blocks can be removed.

We are also here to help and advise parents-we are trained Parental Support Advisers.

We work with children and their families to:

• listen to their views

• help them manage pressures in their lives

• encourage them to achieve

• raise their self-confidence

• motivate them to be successful

• encourage them to be more self sufficient

• develop hidden talents

• produce a plan of action towards agreed goals

• support them to organise their time and work in school and at home

Learning may be blocked by:

• poor and negative emotions

• not being able to achieve at the expected level

• feeling vulnerable

• difficulties with or poor organisation

• low self confidence

• victim of bullying or involved in bullying

• behaviour that interferes with achievement

• unstable or difficult family circumstances

• worries and concerns about transferring from one key stage to another, particularly primary to

secondary school

All of these can be reduced with our help and support.All of these can be reduced with our help and support.All of these can be reduced with our help and support.All of these can be reduced with our help and support.

For more information please contact one of us at school, we can be found in the Lantern, just off the

School Hall from 8.45am.

We can also be contacted on the school phone number and by e mail to:

pastoral.care@st-giles.shropshire.sch.uk

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Home School Links We believe that the links between home and school are vital for a child’s success and that parents and

teachers must work together for the good of the child. Teachers, including the Headteacher, are always

willing to meet parents to discuss a pupil’s progress. A phone call to school to fix a mutually convenient

time is all that is required. Indeed, during those first few weeks in school parents will have almost daily

contact with their child’s class teacher.

Children derive great benefit from having their parents interested in what is being done in school. Talking

to them when they bring work home, hearing them read, reading to them - in all these ways, and many

others, parents can show the child that they care about his/her progress. Such support and interest can play

a vital part in ensuring success.

Parent Teacher Association The school has a Parent Teacher Association and all parents are automatically members. The association

has obvious financial benefits for the school but this must not be seen as the major reason for its existence.

The P.T.A. serves to bring parents and school closer together to the mutual benefit of all involved in the life

of the school.

The P.T.A. is run by an enthusiastic group of parents who meet regularly to organise activities including

our main fund raising events and the Summer Fair.

Please offer YOUR support to its activities. It can only be as good as parents make it.

Complaints Procedure

Stage One (Informal Stage)

The first point of contact should be your child’s class teacher. Many concerns can be resolved at this stage,

through clarification or the provision of information and it is anticipated that the vast majority of cases will

resolved at this stage.

Stage Two

If the complainant is dissatisfied with the response from stage 1, then they should approach the

Headteacher. The Headteacher will acknowledge receipt of this complaint and following an investigation

into the complaint will write to the complainant with the outcome of the investigation.

Stage Three

Should the complainant not be satisfied following stage 3, the complaint would then be referred on to the

Chair of Governors, Mrs Vicky Jenks. The Chair of Governors will acknowledge receipt of this complaint

and following an investigation into the complaint will write to the complainant with the outcome of the in-

vestigation.

The Chair can be contacted c/o St Giles’ C.E Primary School, Portland Crescent, Shrewsbury SY2 5NJ.

Stage Four

If the complainant feels that their complaint still has not been resolved, they need to write to the Chair of

the Governors Complaints Committee giving details of the complaint. The Chair will acknowledge receipt

of the letter within a 7 day period. The Chair will invite the complainant to a formal meeting to discuss their

concerns and following the meeting of the panel will confirm in writing the decision of the panel.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Complaints Procedure continued

This correspondence should be addressed to Chair of the Governors Complaints Committee c/o St Giles’

C.E Primary School.

Following the Committees Decision the complainant can contact the Schools Complaints Unit (SCU), who

consider complaints relating to LA maintained schools in England on behalf of the Secretary of State, if

they wish to pursue the matter, tel 03700002288 or www.education.gov.uk/help/contactus . In addition, a

complaint about the curriculum, sex education and religious worship in maintained schools not resolved by

the school, should now also be addressed to the School Complaints Unit.

If the complaint relates to the Headteacher or members of the Governing Body of the school (excluding the

Chair of Governors), initial contact should be made with the Chair of Governors at the school (see stage

three). If the complaint relates to the Chair of Governors, initial contact should be made in writing to the

Clerk of the Governing Body.

The Clerk can be contacted c/o St Giles’ C.E Primary School, Portland Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY2 5NJ.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

ORGANISATION

Teaching Arrangements Most teaching takes place in class groups - the classes being based upon the age of pupils. Exceptions to

this include some teaching of music and sport and individual learning support. Class organisation is

currently as follows:

Grinshill Mrs Sophie Proctor Reception

Stiperstones Miss Kimberely Kelsall Reception

Longmynd Miss Helen East/Mrs Emma Rickard Year 1/2

Clun Mrs Kathy Skitt Year 1/2

Wrekin Mr Stuart Haycock Year 1/2

Clee Mrs Louise Auger/Mrs Emma Rickard Year 3/4

Callow Mr Peter Duffield Year 3/4

Lawley Mr Mark Clowes Year 3/4

Caradoc Miss Janine Walker Year 5/6

Ragleth Dr Karen Hopewell Year 5/6

Nesscliffe Mr Tom Jones Year 5/6

All classes are names of Shropshire Hills

School Day

Session 8.55 am to 3.15 pm

Lunch 12.00 pm to 1.00 pm (Key Stage 1)

12.15 pm to 1.15 pm (Key Stage 2)

Playtime 10.30 am to 10.50 am

2.35 pm to 2.50 pm (Key Stage 1)

Please note that we can accept no responsibility for your child before 8.45 am. A bell is rung at

8.55 am the beginning of the school day. It is important that you advise us who will be collecting

your child at the end of the School day.

Year Groups Pupils are described in terms of the year group to which they belong, giving the following:

Child’s Age

(at birthday in school year) Year Group

five Reception

six Year 1

seven Year 2

eight Year 3

nine Year 4

ten Year 5

eleven Year 6

Children are admitted in September, the beginning of the school year in which they have their fifth

birthday:

• The school has an admission limit of 45 in each year

• The L.A. is the Admissions Authority and coordinates the allocation of places.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Secondary Education The autumn term of Year 6 is when decisions have to be made by parents and children regarding their

transfer to secondary school. Parents and children are encouraged to visit secondary schools when they

come to make this important decision. All the secondary schools offer open evenings during the autumn

term. Details are listed in the information booklet supplied and the local press.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Absence

Following, or during, absence it is essential that you contact the school before 10am explaining the reason.

As of 1st September 2013 there has been a change in the School Attendance Regulations. Where there used

to be the option for headteachers to grant leave of absence for the purpose of a family holiday during the

term time in ‘special circumstances’ of up to ten days in a year, this has been removed.

Headteachers are now only allowed to authorise any leave of absence when an application has been made

in advance: forms are available on the carousel within reception and it is felt to be for an exceptional

circumstance; the annual family holiday would not be deemed an exceptional circumstance.

The following guidance has been provided to schools in respect of exceptional circumstances:

It is highly unlikely that the event will occur again in a child’s school life.

It is necessary for the child to be in attendance at the event.

The event cannot be organised outside the school term.

The event is necessary to the health and wellbeing of the child.

Taking part in the event will be of greater value to the child than attending school.

The child will not be disadvantaged by not being in school for the period of the event.

To be part of family centred religious observance.

We are unable to guarantee making up curriculum missed during such an absence.

Leaving School During the School Day

No child will be allowed to leave school during the day to visit the dentist etc., without either a telephone

call being made to the school or a note being sent in. We also ask that parents/carers sign children in and

out of the school for appointments etc., or sickness during the day.

Bringing Money into School

Whenever your child has to bring money to school it is sensible to put it in an envelope marked with the

child’s name and class and what the money is for.

Meals

School Dinners are served. They cost £2.10 per day and are paid for by either cash or by cheque made

payable to Compass Group UK on Tuesdays for the following week. All meals are required to be

pre-ordered a week in advance (Tuesday) to ensure your child gets the meal of their choice. All orders can

be placed in a drop box in reception. Jacket Potatoes and baguettes can be ordered on the day at the school

office. We believe that these meals represent good value for money, with the children being given a wide

choice each day. Please contact school if you would like to see the canteen “in action” or would like a

copy of the menu.

Parents in receipt of Income Support may claim free school meals - details are available from the school

office. Children receiving free school meals will be treated no differently to any other and will not be iden-

tified in any way. They may also receive a free packed lunch when their class goes on a day visit.

Alternatively, packed lunches may be brought to school. In this case children should bring a plastic cup and

spoon to school if they wish to have a drink of water or alternatively bring their own leak proof container

of juice. No fizzy drinks please.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Break Time Snacks

Children may bring “tuck” to school to eat during morning playtime. Drinks may be brought to school but

PLEASE not fizzy ones preferable a bottle of water with name on. Please make sure that your child can

open any drink which is brought into school without adult help!

In keeping with the school’s initiatives regarding health and the environment, children are encouraged to

participate in “Waste Free Wednesday” and “Fruity Friday”. Fruit is provided for all pupils under National

Fruit Scheme.

Local Press

At various times the local press visits the school to record events of special interest. When your child

registers at this school you will be asked to complete a form giving consent for your child to be filmed or

photographed.

Information Sheet

As a number of activities take place away from the school premises it is essential that you sign the

activities consent section. Such activities include sports fixtures, music practices and visits to places

close to school.

If any visit involves a long journey or means that children will be late home you will receive separate

notification.

Eco School

St Giles has achieved Eco School status for it’s achievements in environmental work. This has included:

Forest Schools

Recycling

Energy saving

Healthy eating

Smart Water Award (security marking)

Wildlife Area

Health Status Award

Safe School Initiative

Dogs No dogs are allowed on the school premises (except Guide Dogs).

SCHOOL INFORMATION

School Uniform

We wish to suggest the following school uniform and hope that you will support the school by encouraging

your child to wear it.

The school colours are a purple background with a green and yellow stripe.

Girls

Winter

Grey or black pinafore dress or skirt

Smart grey or black trousers

Purple school sweatshirt or cardigan (or purple jumper)

White blouse/polo shirt (school tie - optional)

Black Shoes

Summer

Green or purple gingham or striped dress

Purple school sweatshirt or cardigan (or purple jumper)

Boys

Winter

Grey or black trousers

Purple school sweatshirt (or purple jumper)

White or grey shirt/polo shirt (school tie - optional)

Black Shoes

Summer

White or grey short sleeved shirt

Rest as winter

N.B. School ties (£2.50) and sweatshirts (from £9.00).

Uniform is available from School Shop Direct, Unit 17/18 Sundorne Retail Park, Shrewsbury. SY1 4NS

Tel:01743 440449 or Online at www.schoolshopdirect.co.uk. Email: info@schoolshopdirect.co.uk

P. E. and games

Plain shorts and School T- Shirt to be worn for P. E. Inside activities are performed in bare feet or pumps.

Outside, any sort of training shoes are suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils, with studded boots being advisable

for pupils in Key Stage 2. In cold weather jogging bottoms or leggings with a sweatshirt may be worn over

P. E. kit. Pupils in Key Stage 1 can either wear a purple School T- Shirts or their School House Colour T-

Shirt. For Key Stage 2 it is preferable for the children to have a School House Colour T-Shirt as the chil-

dren take part in a number of inter-house competitions throughout the year. Reception children will require

plimsols for the summer term. We recommend children bring their kit in and leave it during the week.

Children must be dressed appropriately, for example, sensible shoes and coats (suitable for the weather).

IT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP TO US IF EACH ITEM OF CLOTHING COULD BE MARKED

WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.

Jewellery

No jewellery other than ear studs, watches or sentimental jewellery may be worn at school, all jewellery

(with the exception of studs) must be removed during P.E. However, for safety reasons, even these must

be removed for football, netball, and swimming. Recently pierced ears may be taped for these activities.

Please note, teaching staff cannot remove or insert ear studs for children. Jewellery can be stored in the

teacher’s drawer.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Medicine in School

In keeping with Health and Safety issues, it is only possible to give medicine to children in school hours, if

prescribed by a Doctor and in the case of antibiotics, only if prescribed 4 times daily.

When it is necessary for children to have medicine administered during school hours please complete a

consent form available from the school office.

With the exception of asthma inhalers no child should keep medicine in his/her bag in the

cloakroom and medicines will not be administered without the correct form being returned to school

Children keep asthma inhalers with them in the classroom.

School Health Service

The following information sets out the arrangements for routine services provided by the School Health

Service in conjunction with the school.

The school has a school nurse who can be contacted on 01743 450800 or

schoolnurse.shrewsbury@nhs.net.

During your child’s first term at school, he or she will be offered a general health check, including a

measurement of height and weight, and a hearing test to be carried out by the school nurse. At some time

during the first year at school, your child will also have a vision test carried out by the Orthoptist.

The School Health Service now operates a system of selective medicals. During their first year, and

preferably their second term at school, children are considered for such medicals if concerns are expressed

by the school nurse, school doctor or parents. In all cases full discussion will take place with parents and

parental consent obtained before any examination takes place.

If you have any concerns about your child’s health, including bedwetting, soiling and behaviour at home,

you can contact the school nurse who will be pleased to discuss those concerns with the doctor. The

doctor will then contact you and may arrange an appointment to see you and your child if necessary.

Medical Examinations

A consent form for vision and hearing testing for Reception children will be given in your child's

induction pack, when they start school.

Consent is also required for the Year 6 height and weight screening, letters will be send out for this when

your child reaches year 6.

MEDICAL MATTERS

From time to time your child will receive instructions in matters to do with road safety. A Road Safety Of-

ficer regularly visits Key Stage 1. This might be a visit from the local policeman, part of a class theme or

something highlighted during a visit away from the school. However, road safety is an attitude that begins

at home and we would like your co-operation in several matters.

1. We operate a voluntary ONE WAY SYSTEM as shown on the map. This is for the safety of pupils

and the benefit of our neighbours. Please use it.

2. From time to time we receive complaints from our neighbours about parents parking across their

drives as they drop off or collect their children - please avoid this.

3. Please do not park by the zig zag road markings – this is a traffic offence. The Community Support

Officer regularly patrols the area.

4. Try to encourage your child to get out of and into the car on the PAVEMENT SIDE of the car.

5. If you wish your child to cycle unaccompanied to school please obtain a permission form from the

school office. The riding of bicycles or scooters on school premises is not allowed.

6. Please do not drive your car into the school car park at the beginning or end of the day. There are chil-

dren about and there is no room to turn.

PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND POLITE AT ALL TIMES.

The school entrance is not a turning space.

ROAD SAFETY

Autumn Term 2017

Professional Development Day Monday 4th September 2017

Term to commence Tuesday 5th September 2017

HALF TERM ` Monday 23rd October to Friday 27th October 2017

Term to end Friday 15th December 2017

Professional Development Day Monday 19th December 2017

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Tuesday 19th December to Friday 29th December 2017

Spring Term 2018

UK Bank Holiday Monday 1st January 2018

Professional Development Day Tuesday 2nd January 2018

Term to commence Wednesday 3rd January 2018

HALF TERM Monday 19th February to Friday 23rd February 2018

Term to end Friday 29th March 2018

UK Bank Holidays Friday 30th March 2018

Monday 2nd April 2018

EASTER HOLIDAY Tuesday 3rd April to Friday 13th April 2018

Summer Term 2018

Term to commence Monday 16th April 2018

May Day Holiday Monday 7th May 2018

HALF TERM Monday 28th May to Friday 1st June 2018

Term to end Friday 20th July 2018

Professional Development Day Monday 23rd July 2018

Professional Development Day Tuesday 24th July 2018

Please note: The school will be closed for pupils on the Professional Development Days listed.

TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES 2016/2017

During the school year 2016/2017 the following absences were recorded:

Authorised: 3.1%

Unauthorised: 0.5%

PERFORMANCE IN KEY STAGE 1 ASSESSMENT IN 2016

44 Children in Group—figures are percentages

PERFORMANCE IN KEY STAGE 1 ASSESSMENT IN 2017

45 Children in Group—figures are percentages

Key:-

PKF - Pre-Keystage Foundations, WAS - Working at Expected Standard

WTS - Working Towards Standard WGD - Working at Greater Depth

PERFORMANCE IN KEY STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT IN 2016

46 children in group - figures are percentages.

PERFORMANCE IN KEY STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT IN 2017

44 children in group - figures are percentages.

Key:-

AS- Achieved the Expected Standard, NS- Did not achieve the Expected Standard

PERFORMANCE DATA

KS1 PKF WTS WAS WGD

Reading 0 20 51 29

Writing 0 31 53 16

Maths 0 27 69 4

Science - Working at Expected Standard 87%

KS2 AS NS

Grammar Punctuation & Spelling 91 9

Reading 91 9

Maths 87 13

KS1 PKF WTS WAS WGD

Reading 6 14 36 43

Writing 6 25 52 18

Maths 11 16 29 43

KS2 AS NS

Grammar Punctuation & Spelling 65 35

Reading 80 20

Maths 70 30

and finally.....

We work very hard to make each child’s time at St. Giles a rich, rewarding experience. We set high

standards of behaviour and have high expectations of pupils in academic performance.

We believe that, with your help and support, we can make your child’s first years in school an experience

to be remembered and appreciated for many years to come.

Thank you for reading this about our school. We hope that it contains information which you will find

useful.

You may be interested to know that St. Giles C. E. School was originally opened in 1874 in premises on

Preston Street and that in July 2017 we celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the move to Portland Crescent.

This prospectus is not meant to replace personal contact between home and school and should you have

any queries please do not hesitate to raise them. Parents who are considering sending their children to the

school are most welcome to come and see us “in action”.

St. Giles C. E. (Controlled) Primary School

Portland Crescent

Shrewsbury

SY2 5NJ

Telephone 01743 356579

Email admin@st-giles.shropshire.sch.uk

Website www.st-giles.shropshire.sch.uk