School Day

Members of the senior leadership team are available on the school gates at drop off and pick up times 

 If parents wish to pass a message on to class teacher, please contact the school office/email orchardvale@thsp.org.uk. 

 Morning drop off

8.30am – The school gates/classrooms open.

8.50am – The school gates are closed promptly/class registration time.  Latecomers will need to report to the school office to be signed in.

Afternoon pick up  

The school gates will be open from 3.15pm 

Reception – 3.20pm  

Key Stage One -  3.20pm 

Key Stage Two - 3.25pm 

If there are any changes in your regular collection, please tell the class teacher at the beginning of the day or let the school office know before 2.30pm so that a message can be passed on.

Children will not be handed over unless we have your authority.

Children in years 4, 5 and 6 only will be allowed to walk home provided consent has been given on Arbor or in writing/email confirming this.

 Nursery sessions

Session 1 -  8:30am – 11:30am or 12:30pm (if staying until 12:30pm this will include lunch) 

Session 2 – 11.30am – 12:30pm (lunchtime) 

Session 3 – 12:30pm – 15:30pm  

What to bring to school

Children will need:

• A coat (essential - we encourage the children to go outside in all weathers)
• Sturdy shoes
• A drinks bottle
• A packed lunch (if required)
• Sunhat and sun-cream, which they can apply themselves (in the summer).

Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child's name.

Absence from school

If your child is absent from school please contact the school office:

• Every morning if your child is absent from school.  Leave a message on the Pupil Absence line giving the reason for their absence/continued absence.
• If your child has a medical/dental appointment booked, meaning the will be late to school or requires to be collected early.  Please provide the school office with confirmation from GP/hospital/dentist of appointments booked.

 PE Lessons (when should you bring your PE kit in)

Children should wear:

• White t-shirt/polo shirt.
• Navy/black shorts (MUST be knee length) or Lycra sports leggings (not ever-day cotton and must be no shorter than mid thigh).
• Warm jogging bottoms for the cooler months.
• Sports trainers (children will be unable to take part in PE lessons without suitable trainers).
• Hair band for those with long hair.

Children will be asked to remove/cover earring studs with tape, in the interests of safety.

 Years 3&4 - please bring your PE kit in on a Monday and take it home on a Friday.  PE takes place in reading groups which can change regularly.

Outdoor Learning

Please bring your wellington boots and waterproofs in, in a plastic bag, on the following days.  Please remember to clearly label your child's items and bag.

Communication with class teachers

Teachers are available briefly, at the end of the school day, when dismissing classes on the playground.

If you would like to speak in detail, please email orchardvale@thsp.org.uk and your child's teacher will contact you as soon as they are able.  Alternatively, you can leave a message with the school office. 

Please be aware that your child's class teacher may not be able to respond within the school day.

As part of our efforts to be environmentally aware, information regarding our week, diary dates and updates will be emailed to parents/carers, via the whole school weekly newsletter, using the email address we hold on Arbor. 

We will also be using Teams as a direct communication platform, including sharing photos and anecdotes of our time in school.  If you require a reminder of your child's login details please contact the school office.

Mobile phones - for children in years 4, 5 &6 who walk to and from school independently

We are aware that many children walk to and from school independently and may have arrangements with parents for them to have their mobile phone for safety reasons whilst walking.  As such, we have mobile phone boxes in each class for children to sign their phone in each morning.

Parents can provide consent either via the Arbor Parent Portal, email or letter to confirm you are happy for your child to walk home on their own.