Parent Information

July 2020

Penkridge Middle School

Penkridge Middle School

Marsh Lane

Penkridge

ST19 5BW

Tel:01785 413400

Email:

office@penkridge.staffs.sch.uk

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Table of Contents

Changes for Pupils .......................... 3

Our School Aims ............................. 4

School Day ...................................... 5

School Structure ............................. 6

School Uniform ............................... 8

Personal Property .......................... 10

Key Policies .................................... 11

Safeguarding ................................. 12

Term Dates .................................... 13

FAQ ............................................... 14

#SORTED……………………………18

Contact Details .......................... 19

Notes ............................................. 20

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Transfer from First and

Primary School to Middle

Moving from First Schools and Primary Schools to Middle School is an

exciting time for our children. They have new uniform, meet new friends and

have new opportunities for learning. They also face the challenge of moving

between specialist classrooms and meeting a range of different teachers.

Due to the number of students at Middle School, the Headteacher or Deputy

Headteacher are rarely the first people to approach if you have a question

because they will only have to pass the message to the colleague responsible for

that part of the school’s work.

So, this is a rough guide to Middle School staff with delegated responsibilities.

If you need to get in touch, please contact your child’s class teacher or if it is a

specialist subject query, the member of staff concerned, in the first instance by

telephoning the school office. Please explain the reason why you need to contact

staff (basic details are necessary) and our experienced staff in Reception will

then contact the appropriate staff on your behalf. In most cases, the staff

member will call you to discuss further or to arrange a mutually convenient

appointment. We understand that our parents are busy people too so, in this

way, we can avoid parents arriving at school to find that staff are unavailable

to meet with them because they are teaching or engaged in activities such as

planning meetings at other collaboration schools.

We hope that you have a good evening and that your child enjoys the many

opportunities that life at Penkridge Middle School will bring.

Thank you.

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″Through Effort and Encouragement

to Excellence"

We will

Promote an enjoyment in, and commitment to, learning.

Develop the highest standards of teaching and learning through the pro-

motion of Visible Learning.

Encourage every child to develop their potential.

Teach a rich Curriculum and provide extra

opportunities for extending the learning experience.

Maintain a high quality and well-resourced learning environment.

Provide the unique educational opportunities for which Middle Schools

were established.

Recognize that the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of

all children and their knowledge of Global Goals and British Values is

important to us.

We aim to

Enable every child to feel a valued member of the school.

Ensure equality of treatment in all areas.

Create a happy, aesthetically pleasing environment that is Covid safe

and kind to the environment.

Encourage children to be caring, tolerant, responsible and healthy.

Work in partnership with parents and our wider community in order to

achieve these aims.

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Timings of the School Day

Registration and Class Time 8.45 –9.15am

Period 1 9.15 - 10.15am

Period 2 10.15—11.15am

BREAK 11.15—11.30am

Period 3 11.30 —12.30pm

LUNCH 12.30 –1.30pm

Period 4 1.30—2.25pm

Period 5 2.25—3.20pm

Class time 3.20—3.30pm

End of school day 3.30pm

#SORTED is our out of hours club offering provision

from 7.30am to 6pm. You can find out more on page 18.

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Parental First Line of Contact

If you have a query regarding your child, please contact Class Teacher in the

first instance.

Year 5 Class Teachers

5JB Mrs Baker

5SE Mrs Evans

5CWK Mrs Walker

5DGM Miss D Garrington-Mille

Acting Assistant Heateacher

Behaviour, Attendance & Transition

Mr Cole

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Parental First Line of Contact

Subject Leaders;

Head of English Mrs Gutteridge

Head of Maths KS2 Mrs Grosvenor

Head of Maths KS3 Miss Walker

Head of Science Mrs Wright

Head of D&T Mrs De-Loyde

Head of Humanities Mr Cole

Head of MFL Mrs Wilson

Head of PE Mr Sutton

SENDCo Mrs Swift

Acting Assistant

Headteacher

Behaviour, Attendance

& Transition

Deputy

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Safeguarding

Headteacher

Assistant

Headteacher

Curriculum,

Teaching &

Learning

Mr Meredith Mr Cole Mr Grocutt Mrs Frost

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School Dress Code

Our uniform is simple and readily available. We are well-supported by parents in

maintaining a smart, distinctive appearance. We hope that parents will continue

to encourage their children to take pride in themselves and their school.

SCHOOL TIES CAN BE PURCHASED FROM CRESTED SCHOOOLWEAR

OR THE SCHOOL OFFICE £4.00

Girls Boys

Dark Grey/Black knee length skirt

(not tight, figure-hugging stretch

material please) Dark Grey/Black tailored school

trousers are the ONLY trousers

allowed (wide, flared, denim,

close-fitting, jeans style or other

such fashion trousers such as

harem pants/leggings are NOT allowed) White school shirt/ blouse which

buttons at the neck (NOT designer

blouses) long enough to tuck into

waistband. School approved black, knee-

length, tailored city shorts

(Summer only until Autumn half-term

Summer Uniform For those wishing to wear a summer

dress we recommend:

Material – red and white candy stripes

or gingham

Dark Grey or Black trousers

(wide, flared, denim or fashion

trousers are not allowed) White shirt which buttons at the

neck (must be long enough to

tuck into trousers) School approved black, knee-

length, tailored city shorts (Summer only until Autumn

half-term)

All Pupils

Y7/8 Black Blazer with school

badge Y5/6 Scarlet Sweater(V neck sweater or V-buttoned cardigan). House Tie. Sensible, sturdy, black leather

low-heeled shoes without col-

oured decoration/trim (not

trainers or boots) In bad weather, pupils can walk

to school in boots/wellies and

change into shoes at school Plain black, grey or white socks

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PE

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PE Kit & Other Equipment

Uniform can be purchased from:

Stafford :01785 748481

Cannock : 01543 504866

Walsall :01922 276266

Wolverhampton : 01902 593030

Boys’ and Girls’ PE Kit

Red polo shirt (with PMS logo)

Plain black shorts (PMS logo

optional – but no other logos)

Short white socks

Black knee-length socks with

red band tops for hockey and

football

Black half-zip top with PMS

logo

Tracksuit or jogging bottoms

(preferably black)

Towel

Trainers (no Velcro)

Gum Shield - self moulding

(advised) Y5-Y8

Shin Pads

Swimming costume / trunks

(Y5 only)

Swim cap (long hair)

Additional PE kit for boys

Football boots (studs preferred)

PLEASE NOTE:

Branded PE Kit can only be pur-

chased through Crested Schoolwear

Other Equipment

Smock or old long shirt for art/craft

Apron for food technology

School bag/case for books etc.

Stationery

Essential

Pencil Case

Handwriting pen (not biro) with blue

ink

Ruler

Pencil

Pencil Sharpener

Eraser

Optional

Green Pen (biro is fine)

Colouring Pencils

Glue Stick

Please ensure all equipment

is clearly labelled.

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Personal Property

All personal property must be clearly marked with your name. Do not bring

unnecessary valuables to school or more money than you need. The school cannot

accept any responsibility if your property is lost, damaged or stolen. This includes

jewellery, which is not allowed for safety reasons, as detailed below. Musical

instruments should be insured (by parents) against accidental damage or loss.

Help yourself by:

Giving anything very valuable to the School Office for safe keeping at the

start of the day, including mobile phones.

DO NOT leave money unattended in coat pockets or in your bag.

If you lose something valuable:

Check your own pockets and bag again carefully. Did you bring it with you to

school or is it still at home?

Carefully look around and retrace your steps with a friend.

Ask permission from a teacher to check if your valuables have been handed

into the School Office.

Check with P.E. staff for lost P.E. kit and clothes

REMEMBER ALWAYS LOOK AFTER YOUR THINGS! Help others by

handing in lost property.

FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO JEWELLERY IS ALLOWED, EXCEPT FOR A

WATCH AND ONE SMALL SAFE SET OF SLEEPER STUDS IN THE EAR

LOBES.

NO NAIL VARNISH, FACE OR HAIR MAKE-UP, MATERIALS WOVEN INTO

BRAIDS AND NO EXTREME HAIR COLOURING/STYLES.

Please note smart watches are not allowed.

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Behaviour Expectations

Ready

You need to be ready to learn every lesson of every day. To be ready, you need to:

arrive at school and to every lesson on time.

wear the correct school uniform, with shirt tucked in, top button and tie done up.

Look smart and you will work smart!

bring all the correct equipment to school and to every class: pen, pencil, ruler, green

pen, rubber, pencil sharpener, organiser, water bottle (filled with fresh water at

home). Remember all of your PE kit and cooking ingredients on the days that you

need them.

use your organiser: write in your homework; ask a parent or carer to sign it at the

end of each week, to show that they have checked it.

Respectful

To be respectful, you need to:

tell the truth

speak to all adults and other students in a polite manner. Say “excuse me”, “please”

and “thank you”.

listen quietly to the person who is talking (adults and fellow students) and avoid

shouting out.

be aware of your body language.

avoid dropping litter and leave all areas tidy.

Safe

We want everyone in school to be safe and feel safe. Everybody should feel safe to be

themselves, to be able to share their ideas and fulfil their potential, To make sure everyone

is safe, you need to:

walk calmly and sensibly around school the right way, rather than running.

be aware that the school drive can be dangerous: walk on the footpath and walk your

bike up and down the drive.

follow the code of conduct for using computers and the internet, so that you stay safe

online.

follow the safety instructions for using equipment in Science, DT, IT and PE lessons.

avoid play fighting.

avoid talking, or behaving, in an aggressive or threatening way to anybody else.

always tell an adult if you are worried about someone’s behaviour towards you or

anybody else.

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If you are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of yourself or anyone else,

you can speak to any member of staff; however, our Designated Safeguarding

point of contacts are:

Mr Grocutt Mrs Frost

Designated Headteacher

Safeguarding

Lead

*We will be appointing a new D.D.S.L. for September 2020.

You can also call First Response on 0800 1313 126

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School Term Dates 2020-21

Term Dates 2020/21

Autumn Term Starts: 3 September - Ends 18 December Half Term: 26 October to 30 October Spring Term Starts: 4 January - Ends 1 April Half Term: 15 February to 19 February Summer Term Starts: 19 April – Ends 21 July Half Term 31 May to 4 June Bank Holiday 3 May Staff In-Service Training Days (Closed to Pupils) Tuesday 1 September 2020 Wednesday 2 September 2020 Friday 23 October 2020 Friday 22 February 2021 Friday 2 July 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the timings of the school day?

Children must be on the playground for 8.45 am. Registration is at 8.50 am.

Staff are not on duty until 8.30 am, so children should not arrive before

then unless they are coming to #SORTED before school clubs. More

information about #SORTED can be found on page 18 of this booklet.

If children arrive after 8.50 am, they MUST report to the Office so that we

can ensure they are registered. School finishes for children at 3.30 pm,

although many clubs and activities go on after the end of the school day.

When is the Office open?

Our Office is open from 8.15 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15

am to 4.00 pm on Friday. Our answer phone is always on when the Office is

closed for you to leave a message. Be aware that the Office is always very

busy at the start and end of the school day, so please bear with us at those

peak times!

How do I pay for school dinners?

Students can have a hot school dinner or bring sandwiches. You can pay

daily, weekly or half termly. Payments can be made using Parentpay, log

on details will be provided by the school office. School meals cost £2.20.

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What if my child forgets to bring something to school?

From the start of Middle School we encourage children to be more independent.

Please encourage your child to pack their own bag the night before school. If you

have any queries over what they need the following day, please do not hesitate to

phone the Class Teacher. If they do forget to bring something, please bring it into

the Office and we will do our very best to get it to your child.

What about mobile phones?

Students are not allowed to have mobile phones in school. If you wish your child to

bring their phone to school, for safety reasons, please sign the Parental Consent

Form. All mobiles must be switched off and handed in before morning registration.

Phones MUST be labelled with child’s name and Year Group. Children can collect

their phones as they leave school.

Can I buy a school tie at PMS?

These are available from Crested School Wear or the School Office at £4 each.

What PE kit will my child need?

Details of PE kit are on page 8 .PE kit can ONLY be purchased from Crested

Schoolwear. If your child need anything different or extra the PE staff will let you

know. It is vital that all equipment, uniform, coats and PE kit is clearly labelled

with your child’s name.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if my child is ill or injured during the school day?

We have first aiders in school who will deal with your child if they are sent to

the medical room during the day. A first aider will assess your child acting

within the scope of their role. Most children require a minimum of attention

and will go back to carry on with their lessons. If the first aiders are con-

cerned, we will use our contact numbers to discuss the situation with you. In

an emergency we would call an ambulance and contact you immediately. We

don’t inform parents of every small bump or graze. However, if your child

receives a bump to the head, we will notify you.

What about the first day of term?

Everyone at Penkridge Middle School is looking forward to seeing your child

happy and ready to learn on the first day of term. We start back at school at

8.45 am on Thursday 3rd September 2020. All children are to meet on the

playground (tennis courts) where they will be met by their teachers. Staff

will be on duty to guide your children into school and through their first day

at school. Please drop your child off at the bottom of the drive. Students will

walk up the drive on to the playground independently.

What if my child needs to take medication during the day?

If your child needs to take medication during the school day, please can you

come into school to complete a medication form and ensure that all medica-

tion is clearly marked. Further details of our medication policy can be found

on our school website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a School Newsletter?

L’Hebdo (French –The Weekly News) is our newsletter that will be

emailed directly to parents to avoid it being lost or left crumpled in the

bottom of a school bag. L’hebdo is sent out on the last day of the week,

usually Friday. It will contain details of school trips, messages from the

Headteacher, music and sports fixtures etc. and is an essential read for all

parents. Please ask your child for their copy or let the Office know if you

would like this to be emailed to you. Please provide us your email address

on our consent form if you wish to receive it.

How will school keep in contact with you?

In case we need to be in touch with you it is essential that we have an up-to

date emergency contact details from the first day your child starts at

Middle School. If your contact details are different or change over the

summer please let us know in writing on the first day of term. We will send

home a contact sheet for you to check your details at the start of term.

Please return it to the School Office.

What if my child is absent or has a medical appointment?

Please ring school as soon as possible before 9.00 am if you know that your

child is going to be absent and leave a message if the Office is not yet open

or the lines are busy (01785 413400 option 1). If your child needs to go out

of school for an appointment, please write a note to their Class Teacher or

put a note in their organiser. Please tell your child to come to reception at

the appointed time you will collect them.

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Out of hours provision #SORTED

Our brilliant before and after school club is open to all Penkridge Middle School students from 7.30am through to 6.00pm offering excellent provision for work-ing parents.

Our trained play leaders, Charlotte and Kelly, run a series of engaging and age-appropriate activities that both parents and children love. We also provide breakfast, snacks and light suppers.

Session times and costs

Morning Session: 7.30am – 8.30am including breakfast, £3.50

Breakfast Session: 8.00am - 8.30am

Afternoon Short Session: 3.30pm – 4.30pm including a drink and biscuit, £4.00

Afternoon Full Session: 3.30pm – 6.30pm including a drink and biscuit and light meal, £7.50

If you want to know more about #SORTED, ask at the school office

or email sorted@penkridge.staffs.sch.uk

All payments must be made in advance via ParentPay or Childcare Voucher schemes.

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Opening Times & Contact Details

School Office Opening Times

Monday –Thursday 8.15am - 4.30pm

Friday 8.15am -4.00pm

Telephone: 01785 413400

Student Absence 01785 413400 ( Option 1)

Email: office@penkridge.staffs.sch.uk

School Website:

www.penkridge.staffs.sch.uk

Academy Trust Website:

www.penkvalley.co.uk

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