Coldingham Primary School, Coldingham, Berwickshire, TD14 5NS              Headteacher :- Mrs L Sanders   tel 01890 771241
Email:-  LSanders@scotborders.gsx.gov.uk

Information for Parents

School Day
The times of the school day are:-
                     8:45am        Start of school day
          10:30-10:50am        Morning interval
         12:00- 12:50pm        Lunch
                    2:50pm         End of school day
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Uniform
We want the image of our school to be neat and tidy.  We expect pupils to wear school uniform during the school day and on school outings.  The school uniform is - navy or grey trousers or skirts, white or blue shirts and navy sweatshirts [P 7 have royal blue sweatshirts] Polo shirts, sweatshirts and fleeces with the school logo can be ordered from the school.

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Lunchtime
All pupils have lunch together at 12:05pm in the hall.  Cooked school dinners are available at £1.65.  These are nutritionally balanced meals, prepared on the premises.  Alternatively pupils can bring their own packed lunches. The envelope choice system will continue for the time being.
Please click here to see a school menu

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Transport
 Transport is provided to and from the school if a pupil lives more than two miles away.

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Homework
As part of the curriculum, pupils are expected to complete a certain amount of homework each week.  Younger children are given a plastic homework bag to keep books and materials clean and safe.  They will also have a homework diary. Cloth schoolbags can also be purchased from the school at the cost of £3.  We hope that parents can support the work of the school by setting aside time to help their child with homework.

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Absence
If for any reason your child is absent, please fill in an absence slip giving details.  It is expected that parents notify the school on the morning of the absence before 9am.

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Assemblies
The school has a regular assembly, sometimes led by different speakers but usually by the staff and pupils.

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Health
School Nurse sees P1 new entrants to check height, weight, vision etc if this has not been done before entry to school.
There is a formal health interview for pupils in Primary 7.  
Any pupil with a specific health problem is seen at a regular review by the school doctor (Dr Bryce) or the school nurse.

Dental screening takes place once a year for primaries 1 and 7.

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Positive Behaviour
The staff have been working hard with the pupils and Alison Davidson, Behaviour Support Teacher, to put in place rules, rewards and consequences which will form our behaviour policy at Coldingham.  It is really important that everyone uses the same strategies to enable all pupils to get the most out of their school experience.  Your support in this is much appreciated.
Rules 
·        Do as you are asked first time
·        Keep hands and feet to yourself
·        Look after all property
·        Show respect by speaking and listening at the right times
Rewards
·        Daily encouragements
·        Weekly golden time
·        Points system working towards a certificate
·        Positive postcards
Consequences
·        Warning – circle warning on tracking sheet.
·        2^nd incident is number 2 on tracking sheet and 5 minutes time out.
·        3^rd incident is number 3 on tracking sheet and 5 minutes taken off golden time.  If a pupil is missing golden time he or she fills in a sheet writing what rule he or she has broken.
·        4^th incident is a number 4 on tracking sheet and a visit to Mrs Sanders. (Child to write name on board to be seen at earliest convenience.)
·        5^th incident is number 5 on tracking sheet then call home.
If you have any questions about this please contact the school.

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Holiday Dates
Holiday Dates 2010

In Service                                (School Closed)           Friday 12 February 2010

Casual Holidays                      School Closed             Monday 15, Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17, Thursday 18 &
                   Friday 19 February 2010

Easter Holidays                      School closes               Thursday 1 April  2010
                                              Re-opens                     Monday 19 April 2010

 May Day                                (School Closed)             Monday 3 May 2010

In Service                               School closed               Tuesday 4 May 2010

Casual Holiday                        School Closed              Monday 7th June 2010

Summer Holiday 2010            School Closes              Friday 2 July 2010
 

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School Aims

1.    We will try to do our best in everything.
2.    We will make everyone feel safe in the school and the grounds.
3.    All staff will give children the support when they need it.
4.    We are told when someone is pleased with us.
5.    School will help us to get ready for life after school.
6.   We value what everyone has to offer.

Discussed and printed by the School Council.
                                                           
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Fresh Fruit Friday
On a Friday children can now bring a piece of fresh fruit to enjoy at morning interval. This is to encourage the children to eat more fruit. Occasionally the school will provide the fruit but parents will be informed if this is happening.

Internet Safety
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Groupcall
The school will use "Groupcall" to send messages home or to mobile phones eg. Parents Nights Reminders.