Newcastle School for Boys Parent Handbook 2008 / 2009

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome

School Aims

 

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Communication

Absence Requests and Illness

Confidentiality

 

SCHOOL STRUCTURE

School Governors

The School Leadership Team

Whom to Contact at School

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Staff

Term Dates

Access and Parking

Uniform

Pupil Welfare

Home-School Relationships

Contacting the School with Concerns or Complaints

First Aid and Medication

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Tuition Fees

Extras

Payment Methods of Tuition Fees

Musical Instrument Tuition

Pupils’ Insurance

Pupil Possessions and Insurance

Insurance for Formal School Trips

Fees Protection Scheme

Notice Periods Required

 

School Travel Information

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

The School Day

Senior School Curriculum

Personal, Health and Social Education

Gifted and Talented Programme

Support for Learning

Reporting

Grades

Rewarding Achievement

School Council

School Prefects

Clubs and Societies

Music, Drama and Games

Stationery

Mobile Phones

Games Programme

Instrumental Music Tuition

Lunch

Sanctions

The Senior School Boys’ Code of Conduct

The Senior School Policy on Behaivour and Discipline

Senior School Rules

 

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

Attendance – Nursery

Attendance– Reception

Preparation for Starting School

Dropping Off

Breakfast Club

Collection

After School Provision

Safety

Security

Contact Between Home and School

 

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL – FOUNDATION STAGE

Foundation Stage Curriculum

Active Learning

The Curriculum

Trips and Visits

 

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL – KS1

Key Stage 1 Curriculum

Homework

Reading

Recognition of Good Work

Assembly

Lunchtimes

Break

Code of Conduct

Principles

Golden Rules

Code of Conduct for Pupils, Staff and Parents

Comsequences of Breaking the Rules

Records

 

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL – KS2

Key Stage 2 Curriculum

Trips and Visits

Equipment

Homework

Recognition of Good Work

Assembly

Lunchtimes

Break

Code of Conduct for Year 3,4,& 5

Golden Rules

Code of Conduct for Pupils, Staff & Parents

Consequences of Breaking the Rules

Records

 

SCHOOL POLICIES

Drugs and Other Substances Policy

Admissions

Health Education

Confidentiality

Sporting Code of Conduct

Information and Communication Technology Agreement for Pupils

AntiI-Bullying

Pupil Complaints

Support for Learning Policy