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‘The Roots to Grow and the Wings to Fly’
Welcome to Reception
September 2020-2021
‘The Roots to Grow and the Wings to Fly’
‘The Roots to Grow and the Wings to Fly’
The Governors and Staff would like to welcome your child and your family to Drove Primary School and thank you for choosing our school.
We hope you find this PowerPoint a useful guide for your child’s first experience of school.
Drove Primary School Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AH
Head Teacher: Mrs H SwansonAssistant Principles: Mrs B Bardwell and Mr S James
Early Years Lead: Mrs H Phillips
Welcome
As principal of drove I would like to welcome you and your child to our very special school.Making the decision about which school is the right one for your child can be a difficult one, but we hope that this
presentation will help to give you a flavour of Drove Primary School Early Years and the learning opportunities we provide..
Childhood is a very special time. You have our promise to ensure that we will make these school years as rewarding as possible by providing a curriculum which is fun, engaging and full of memorable experiences.
Please note that the information is subject to change based on the governments announcements regarding schooling. We will update information based on the government guidelines.
Welcome
Hello, My name is Mrs Phillips and I am one of the Reception teachers and the Early Years lead. I would like to welcome you to Drove Primary School.
Due to the circumstances we are not able to invite you into school to take part in our stay and play sessions and parent meetings. I have created this PowerPoint to provide you with the relevant information you need for your child’s 1st year at
Drove. Click on the grey speaker on the slides and you will hear my voice talking you through.
Please note that the information is subject to change based on the governments announcements regarding schooling. We will update information based on the government guidelines.
Home Visits
We would usually visit you home so we are able to meet your child and your family before they start school in September. However due to the circumstances, were are not able to do this.
Instead, we will organise a Zoom call so we can meet you and see your child in their home environment. As you know your child best, we will ask you a few questions, so we are able to get an understanding of your child before they start with us.
We understand that your child will be shy and may not want to sit in front of the camera, so please do not worry, we completely understand.
The Zoom calls will happen Week 1 (01/09/2020). You receive a letter with a username and password to access Zoom and instructions will also be on the letter.
Phased Starts Due to the current situation we have adapted how the children are starting school.
We slowly welcome the children into Reception as this is a big step for them and we want a smooth transition for you, your childand your family.
Reception
01/09/2020 (week 1) Zoom Phone Calls/Telephone Phone Calls
07/09/2020 (week 2) 5 groups of 6 children9:15am-11:30am
14/09/2020 (week 3) 3 groups of 10 children Mon-Wed & whole class Thur-Fri 9:15am-11:30am
21/10/2020 (week 4) Whole Class- Staying for lunch9:15am-2:00pm
28/09/2020 (Week 5) Whole Class8:30am-3:20pm (Fridays 8:30am-12:45pm)
Your Child’s First Day
We welcome the children in small groups of 6 on the Monday to Friday. During their first week, we spend time getting to know them and allow them to explore their environment with their new friends.
Your child’s first day- 8:45am-11:30am
Monday 6 children
Tuesday 6 children
Wednesday 6 children
Thursday 6 children
Friday 6 children
On their first day please bring:- Their bookbag/rucksack
- Spare pair of clothes- including pants, socks and shoes (accidents will happen and this is ok. We will use the
spare clothes and put their dirty clothes in a bag and will give it to you at the end of the day. As well as accidents, there maybe a chance that they will get dirty. Again this
is ok, it means they are have fun and learning).
Meet the team
Mrs Phillips’ Class- RP
Mrs Morava- Teaching AssistantMrs Phillips- Class Teacher and Early Years Lead
Meet the team
Miss Ahmed’s Class- RA
Mrs Pereira- Teaching AssistantMiss Ahmed- Class Teacher
Meet the team
Miss Leach’s Class- RL
Miss Cresswell- Teaching AssistantMiss Leach-Class Teacher
School Meals and Snack
• From Reception to Year 2, all children are provided with free hot school meals.
• We provide a meat and vegetarian option and a jacket potato with beans and/or cheese. We do not offer halal. You are able to book your child’s meals via ParentPay (details will follow).
• If you wish for your child to have a packed lunch, then you are welcome to provide one, however please ensure it is a healthy lunch. We are a nut free school so please do not add nuts into your child’s lunchbox.
• As a school we provide the children with free milk and fruit (milk is provided until they are 5). You do not need to provide your child with extra food.
• Your child can bring to school a water bottle, which will be accessible to them throughout the day. PLEASE ENSURE THE BOTTLE IS CLEARLY LABELLED.
School UniformUniform:• Blue Jumper/cardigans (with or without the school’s logo)• White polo shirts/short or long sleeve shirts/blouses• Black trousers/skirts/shorts• Sensible black shoes (not boots or trainers)
PE Kit: • White PE shirt (with or without the logo)• Black shorts and jogging bottoms (jogging bottoms will be worn for outdoor PE sessions)• Dap/plimsolls/trainers• Jumper (for when we do PE outdoors)
Other Items:• Book bag- £4.50• PE Bag- £3.50 • Wellies (we explore outside even
if it is raining)
These items can be bought on ParentPay.
School Uniform
• Our school uniform can be purchased at all the big supermarkets (Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons)
• If you would like to have the logo printed onto your child’s uniform you can go to Famous School Branches and they will be able to provide you with our school uniform. Please follow the link: https://store.famousbranches.com/c/2046/Drove-Road-Primary-School
• Famous School Branches address: 1B, Plaza, 21 Sanford St, Swindon SN1 1HE
• THEY ARE OPPERATING ON APPOINTMENT ONLY BASIS. If you would like to purchase your child's school uniform. Please ensure to book an appointment to avoid disappointment.
Class Dojo
• At Drove we use Class Dojo as a reward system. This year we are opening Class Dojo to parents so we are able to communicate through their messaging service. Please note that Class Dojo will not be used to hold conversations with the class teachers. We will answer any questions you have during school hours (Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm)
• We will upload pictures and information via our ‘School Story’
• A ‘How To’ sheet has been created to provide you with the information on how to join Class Dojo. Please follow the steps and we will be able to begin our communication.
• Class Dojo will not be accessible until the 20th July.
Points to note
• Holiday- Please inform us if your child is going on holiday during term time. no time off during term time will be authorised. If you do wish to take time off during term time, please collect a pink form from the office where they will discuss it with you.
• Sickness- If your child is sick please phone the school in the morning. If there is no answer, please leave a message.
• Absence- If you child is going to be absent for any reason, please inform the school. If there is no answer, please leave a message.
• Parent Pay- If you do not have a Parent Pay account, one will be set up for you and you will receive the log in details and information on your child’s first week at school (w/c 07.09.2020)
• Please ensure you label all of your child’s items (even shoes). We have 90 children is Reception and all uniform looks the same.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected] Staff: Mrs R Ainswoth Miss B Ellis Mrs P Hooper
Website: www.drove-pri.swindon.sch.ukTelephone: 01793 808608
Facebook: Drove Primary School Twitter: DrovePriSchool
Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Phillips or Mrs Bardwell (Assistant principle) with any questions you may have.
Mrs Phillips: [email protected] Mrs Bardwell: [email protected]
