ENQUIRIES & VISITS TO THE SCHOOL

General enquiries can be made by phoning, e-mailing or calling at the school office.

Parents seeking a place for their child in the school are welcome to visit the school by appointment.

 SCHOOL TIMES

The school times are:

 SCHOOL UNIFORM

The wearing of uniform is warmly recommended and encouraged. Uniform reduces the need for unnecessary expenditure by parents to meet changes in fashion and is a contributory factor to a good school community atmosphere.

The uniform is the standard low-cost school wear available through most retailers with the addition of the purple Lochardil School tie and the purple v-neck sweatshirt available from the school: 

Boys : Grey trousers, grey socks, grey shirt, school tie*, grey pullover or purple v-neck sweatshirt *;

Girls : Grey skirt or trousers, white socks, white blouse, school tie*, grey cardigan or purple v-neck sweatshirt *;

*ordered from the school in November and May

Suggested for gym days and P.E. activities:

White or purple polo shirts * and black shorts or cycle shorts      

* ordered from the school in November and May

To reduce the undue influence of fashion trends, it is recommended that designer sweatshirts, sports and football wear should not be worn to school on an everyday basis.

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE

Children, who are unwell, should be kept at home until they are fully recovered and ready to cope with school again. If requested, some work can be sent home. A note, explaining the reasons for absence should be given to the class teacher on return. Forewarning of absence for medical appointments is appreciated.

Apart from illness, absence from school should be kept to a minimum and parents should not, in normal circumstances, take a child away from school for holiday and social purposes. Not only will their child suffer by missing important lessons and losing the continuity of education, but other pupils may lose out as new work may be delayed or need to be re-taught. Authorisation from the headteacher for such absences should be sought in advance.

The overall attendance rate at the school is very good and well above the national average.

 CHILDREN’S POSSESSIONS AND LOST PROPERTY

Items of clothing should be clearly marked with the child's name or initials - otherwise they are unlikely to be identified if lost. Please note that the school cannot be responsible for money or valuables that are brought into school. We therefore ask that valuable personal possessions are left at home. Younger children should carry school money in a purse or envelope, marked with the purpose, and hand it over to the teacher when they come in to school in the morning.

Lost property is held in a tray outside the school office.

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