Welcome to Gosberton Academy

Starting school is always a nervous time – Often more so for the parents

than the children!

Our aim is to make the transition from Nursery/Pre School to Primary

School as smooth as possible!

School Uniform

School uniform is available through the Schoolwear Centre in Boston.

Uniform :Black Shoes (Not trainers)

• White or black socks / Grey, black or red tights

• Grey or black Trousers / Skirt / Pinafore dress

• White or black Polo Shirt (School Logo)

• Red Sweatshirt or Cardigan (School logo)

P.E. Kit:

Black Shorts, White t-shirt (School logo), plimsols (indoor P.E.) & Trainers (outdoor PE)

Please also ensure your child has a bag with the following:

• A pair of wellingtons

• A waterproof coat

Outdoor learning is a vital part of children’s development and they will be outside in all weather!

Plus…

• Some spare underwear / change of clothes in case of little accidents!

September/School Day: School opens – 8.35am

Literacy 9am

Assembly 10.20am

Play time 10.35am

Numeracy 10.55am

Lunch 12.00pm to 1.00pm

IPC 1.00pm

School finishes at 3.15pm

What will my child be doing at school?

We believe that teaching a child to read is the greatest gift you can give them as it unlocks doors to successful futures. We deliver Ruth

Miskin Phonics.

Maths Makes Sense

Many children find maths difficult as it is ‘abstract’. Maths makes sense is a program

proven to make maths concrete from an early age and has had huge success in trial schools all

over the country. Your child will be one of the first in the county to adopt this method of

learning!

International Primary Curriculum

At Gosberton Academy we deliver the International Primary Curriculum. This is a skills-based curriculum, fit for the 21st

Century. All topics start with a ‘WOW’ day to immerse children in their learning.

Early Years Foundation Stage

The curriculum in the Early Years is not as ‘formal’ as in other year groups. Children

learn through a range of adult led, adult initiated and child-initiated activities both indoors and out. Speaking

and listening, learning through play and having fun are essential parts of child

development!

How will I know how well my child is doing?

All children are regularly assessed to ensure that they are making the desired rates of progress. They are tracked and monitored in all areas of

their learning and you are free to both view and contribute to your child’s development journal at

any time.

Homework

We recognise that you will want to help your child to succeed at school. Support from home is

vital.

Homework in the foundation stage in the autumn term is mainly centered around practicing the

sounds and letters they bring home.

For a child of foundation age, regular sharing of stories and real-life experiences such as shopping or cooking together is the best

homework they can have!

After School Activities

The school offers a menu of after school clubs and activities. These range from cooking to

netball. They tend to vary each term and are age appropriate.

Attendance and HolidaysWe keep a very close eye on attendance as

school attendance is vital if children are to reach their potential. Each term your child will be given a traffic light ‘coding’ for their attendance: It is

good to be green!

Please note:

No permission

will be given for

holidays during

school term time.

School DinnersThe children in class one eat together at lunch

whether they have hot school dinner or a packed lunch.

There is lots of choice and special diets can be catered for. However, meals MUST be ordered in

advance using the Parent Pay.

Parent PayGosberton Academy is now a cashless School.

You will have the opportunity to find out more and view parent pay on the first transition

afternoon.

Taster sessions

Session 1:Tuesday 9th June 1.30pm- 2.30pm

Session 2:Tuesday 16th June 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Session 3:Tuesday 23rd June 1.30pm – 2.30pm

What to bring:

PE Kit

Book bag

Name labels

Medical needs

Uniform

Any questions?