MEREWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

INFORMATION FOR NEW PUPILS

JUNE 1995

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Our school colour is Jade and pupils are expected to wear appropriate uniform at all times. The following is a list of acceptable schoolwear and where it is available from :

* These items are only available from Gem Schoolwear by mail order - order forms are available from the school office.

alternatively pupils can wear

Both these items are available from Collins Sports of Gold Street, Northampton.

If you are in receipt of Income Support or Family Credit you may be entitled to help with purchasing school uniform, please ask at the school office for an application form.

INDOOR SHOES

To preserve our environment we encourage all pupils to have a change of shoes to wear in school. These can be white plimsols or any type of soft shoe provided they are only worn indoors.

JEWELLERY and ITEMS OF VALUE

Unfortunately we can not take responsibility for any jewellery brought to school and therefore jewellery should be kept to a minimum. Earrings should preferably be studs. All jewellery should be removed for Physical Activities.

Pupils should avoid bringing items of value to school and must be responsible for them if they do. Money should be kept on them, a wallet or purse they can wear is ideal for this.

Lunch boxes and cycle helmets should be stored in the class stock cupboard not the cloakroom.

P.E. KIT

All pupils will take part in Physical Education lessons each week. These are timetabled so that pupils will know when they need to bring P.E. Kit. Following an outdoor games session pupils are required to have a shower therefore a towel and shower kit will be needed on that day. If your child is unable to take part in a P.E. lesson a note must be sent to the class teacher giving a reason.

OUTDOOR SESSIONS

GIRLS AND BOYS :

# May be worn during cold weather at the teachers discretion.

INDOOR SESSIONS

GIRLS AND BOYS :

GIRLS ONLY

Jade Leotard and Leggings #

# optional extra

All items are available from Collins Sports, Gold Street, Northampton.

USE OF MEREWAY CAR PARKS WHEN BRINGING AND COLLECTING PUPILS BY CAR.

When bringing or collecting pupils by car, parents are requested to use the car park provided by the upper school for this purpose. On entering the site from the dual carriage way drive straight on for about 75 yards and there is a car park on the left hand side. If everyone tries to use the Middle school or the main Upper school car park there is a greater risk of an accident. THIS REQUEST IS MADE WITH THE SAFETY OF ALL THE CHILDREN IN MIND.

SCHOOL TIMES.

The school times are as follows :

08.35 REGISTRATION

10.10 -

10.30. MORNING BREAK

11.45 -

12.30 YRS 5+6 LUNCH

12.15 -

13.00 YRS 7+8 LUNCH

15.05 SCHOOL ENDS

ABSENCES and LATENESS

Most pupils have to have some time away from school whether it be due to illness, doctors appointment or some other reason. If your child is unable to come to school, it is helpful if we can be informed by telephone as soon as possible. All absences have to be explained in writing in order for us to authorise them on the computerised attendance system. Therefore a note to their class teacher when they return is essential.

If it is necessary for you to take a holiday during school time a 'leave of absence form' should be obtained from the front office and completed prior to the holiday taking place.
Any pupil arriving at school after registration should go to the Library where the Attendance Manager will mark them in.

MEDICATION
Pupils are only allowed to take medication that has been prescribed by a G.P. while they are in school. The medication should be in the container it was dispensed in (showing their name and the date it was prescribed). There must also be a note from a parent/guardian stating the dosage and times when it needs to be taken. All medication must be handed into the front office. We are not allowed to let pupils take unprescribed medication e.g. paracetamol. Pupils who need to use an inhaler may keep one with them if a covering note from a parent/guardian is provided; alternatively they can hand them into the front office for safe keeping.

USEFUL EQUIPMENT

All pupils are provided with exercise books and any text books they may need. It is appreciated if pupils can bring their own pen, pencils ruler, rubber and colouring pencils. Pens should contain black ink, PLEASE NOTE - BIROS ARE NOT USED IN SCHOOL. Berol handwriting pens are the most suitable and the first pen is provided to year 5 pupils. Subsequent pens can be brought from the school shop.

THE SCHOOL SHOP IS OPEN DURING FRIDAY BREAKTIME IN THE YEAR 5 AREA.

LUNCHTIME ARRANGEMENTS

If you wish your child to go home for lunch, we require a letter, so that we can account for them during the lunchtime period.
We have the exclusive use of the canteen at Mereway Upper School between 11.45 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. Pupils may bring a packed lunch or choose something to eat from the self service cafeteria. If your child is entitled to a free school meal they can choose a meal to the value of £1.16. The cashiers will know who has an entitlement.