Useful Information
Absences/Medical Appointments
Your child must be reported absent for any illness or an infectious condition, please contact the school immediately via phone or the MCAS app.
Holiday Leave Of Absence
Under current regulations, head teachers may not grant leave of absence during term-time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Please contact the head of school if you wish to make a request.
Administration Of Medicines
All medicines must be kept in the school office and a medical form needs to be completed by the parent/carer. This form not only gives permission for the school to administer medicine that needs to be taken during school hours but ensures that the appropriate dose is administered correctly. Only medicine prescribed by a doctor should be sent into school.
School Milk
1/3 pint cartons of semi-skimmed milk are available to order from www.coolmilk.com. Milk needs to be pre-ordered and paid for online. Children under 5 years of age are entitled to free milk. Should you wish your child to receive milk in school, please register online with Cool Milk who will then arrange for delivery to school.
School Meals
Hot school lunches are £2.53 per day and provided by Black Pepper. Lunches need to be pre-ordered and paid for online at www.blackpepperlunches.com. Packed lunches are welcome but please ensure that they are as healthy as possible. No chocolate, fizzy drinks or sweets.
Parents receiving benefits may be entitled to free school meals for their children but the form FSM/4/88 must be completed first, which is available from the office or via this link. Application for free school meals - Applicant details - Section 1 - MyHerefordshire
Behaviour Scheme
Teachers use a Star Chart to promote positive behaviours in their classroom and prizes are given for for full charts.
Positive values are
- Helping others
- On task
- Participating
- Perseverance
- Teamwork
- Working hard
Negative Values are:
- Disrespect
- No homework
- Off task
- Talking out of turn
- Unprepared