Induction Information Booklet 2020-21

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School HEADTEACHER: MRS A HEYES

TEACHER: MISS A MURGATROYD

SENCO: MRS J HAZELDINE

Email: head@st-peters-pri.lancs.sch.uk.

Tel: 01253 734658

INDUCTION INFORMATION SEPTEMBER 2020 Website: www.st-peters-pri.lancs.sch.uk School App : Schudio App (select St Peter’s LYTHAM Twitter: @stpeterslytham

School Mission Christ is at the heart of our school community; through loving, living and learning together, we all grow as the person God calls us to be”

WELCOME TO ST PETER’S “It is with great pleasure that I welcome your child to St Peter’s Catholic Primary School. It is truly a privilege to be part of this exciting new chapter in your child’s life. Our aim is to ensure that your child has the best possible start, and quickly becomes settled and happy in their new learning environment. Our Induction programme is designed to provide your child with an opportunity to become familiar with the school setting, routines and teaching staff. It also provides a means for us to learn about your child; an opportunity to ascertain and begin to build upon their individual starting points, and to really get to know them as the unique individuals they are. At St Peter’s we value and promote close partnership with parents. We are eager to gather information about your child’s prior experience and motivations. We would also encourage you to share any concerns or circumstances which might impact upon your child’s learning. Once again I extend a warm welcome.”

Mrs Angela Heyes Headteacher

COVID-19: THE GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE TO SCHOOLS REMAINS FLUID AT THIS TIME. IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO BEGIN THE INDUCTION PROCESS UNTIL 1ST SEPTEMBER. THERE WILL BE A 3 WEEK INDUCTION PERIOD TO INCLUDE PARENT MEETINGS, BASE LINE ASSESSMENT AND PART TIME LEARNING SESSIONS. FULL TIME LEARNING WILL BEGIN 21ST SEPTEMBER 2020 IF GOVERNMENT/ AUTHORITY ADVICE AND DATA DEMONSTRATE IT SAFE TO DO SO. 2

Who is God calling us to be?

As a Catholic school at St Peter’s we believe that we have a duty to support the formation of the whole child. Our mission is to provide your child with the best possible learning experience, one that allows them to achieve to their potential academically and to learn how to live a good and fulfilled life. The St Peter’s Charter is a key aspect of school life. Based upon the key message of the Gospels and the Church’s teaching it provides a framework of central virtues we all wish to develop to become the best version of ourselves.

The St Peter's Charter The pupils of St Peter's are growing to be...

“In a Catholic school...there is no separation between time for learning and time for formation.

School subjects do not present only knowledge to be attained, but also values to be acquired and truths to be discovered.”

Congregation for Catholic Education (1999)

Grateful for their own gifts, for the gift of other people, and for the blessings of each day; and generous with their gifts, becoming men and women for others.

Attentive to their experience and to their vocation; and discerning about the choices they make and the effects of those choices.

Compassionate towards others, near and far, especially the less fortunate; and loving by their just actions and forgiving words.

Faith-filled in their beliefs and hopeful for the future.

Eloquent and truthful in what they say of themselves, the relations between people, and the world.

Learned, finding God in all things; and wise in the ways they use their learning for the common good.

Curious about everything; and active in their engagement with the world, changing what they can for the better.

Intentional in the way they live and use the resources of the earth, guided by conscience; and prophetic in the example they set to others.

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Starting in Reception - Meet the Team “It is a privilege and a pleasure to be your child’s first school teacher. I look forward to welcoming them and you, their families to St. Peter’s school, to getting to know you all and to working with you to support your children as they continue along their learning journey. I look forward to seeing the progress the children will make, to watching them as they grow, develop and change during their first year at school. I will do all I can to make it a happy and successful year.”

Miss Murgatroyd Reception Teacher

“I look forward to September and getting to know the children.

It is an exciting time and we will work hard to make sure that they settle quickly and enjoy their learning and time with us.”

Miss Shaw Teaching Assistant 4

Further Staff Team: Mrs Hazeldine: SENCO Please contact Mrs Hazeldine if you have concerns regarding any specific medical, learning or physical needs your child may have.

Katy Seed: Learning Mentor Katy supports the emotional wellbeing of our children and families. Katy is available to discuss any concerns and can put in place personalised support plans if required.

Mrs Strachan: HLTA Mrs Strachan works within the Reception classroom during the week to support Miss Murgatroyd.

Induction Programme September 2020 Due to the current situation regarding Covid-19 there will be some changes to our approach to the Induction process this year. However we will endeavour to ensure that your child receives the best start possible to school life.

Wednesday 18th June at 4 pm -

Welcome Parent Zoom Meeting

Wednesday 2nd September at 4 pm -

Follow-up Parent Zoom Meeting.

Thursday 3rd September -

Private Parent Zoom meetings (by request) with Miss Murgatroyd.

Monday 7th September:

Children in school on a part time basis (this will be planned in line with Government guidance at the time and we keep you informed.)

Monday 21st September:

Children in school full time (if Government Guidance permits)

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Observing and Sharing Children’s Learning

Teaching and Learning We encourage our pupils to develop key important skills such as resilience, and to become increasingly more independent in their learning. Learning happens when children are thinking deeply and making connections. To support this ethos at St Peter’s we have a ‘growth mindset’ approach. We embark on new learning with a shared understanding that it is through experiencing new challenges and persevering with new ideas and concepts that we learn. Facilitated by the teachers, children are encouraged to think about themselves as ‘learners’ and are encouraged to review their own progress and set personal goals. Our aim is that our pupils leave St Peter’s as mature and well-rounded young people ready to take on the challenges of high school.

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In Reception we continue to follow the Foundation Stage Curriculum which children who have attended nursery or children minder settings will have followed previously. Whilst there will be more adult led learning, children continue to learn through the use of practical resources and play and this learning is recorded in children’s learning journals. Many setting now use online learning journals and share these with parents, other may continue to produce paper copies. At St. Peter’s we use the Seesaw app throughout school as a way of recording children’s learning. In Reception staff use the Seesaw app to take photographs and videos of children’s learning to help with assessments and next steps. During the year children will also learn to use the Seesaw app on class iPads to record their independent learning and share it with staff. All these observations contribute to children’s online Seesaw learning journal. In reception we like to be able to share children’s learning with parents and other family members if you wish. You will be able to “like” and comment on your child’s journal posts allowing you to take a more active part in children’s learning. We have had lots of positive feedback on this with parents enjoying being able to see what children are learning whilst they are at school and helping them to talk to children about their day.

Seesaw is a secure password protected application. In order to comply with Data Protection laws we require your consent to use Seesaw to record and share your child’s learning. Please complete the Seesaw permission form as soon as possible.

School Routines Mornings are based around phonics and maths activities with some whole class and group work as well as learning through practical and play based activities. The phonics scheme we use at St Peter’s is ReadWriteInc and it links learning sounds to reading and writing. During maths there is a focus on developing children’s understanding of number and application of this. Learning will be in both our inside and outdoor classroom areas.

Children will usually have lunch in the hall, sitting together as a class with lunchtime supervisors available to help where needed. Children will then play outside in the infant playground with year 1 and 2 children. Please note, the lunchtime routine is likely to be a little different initially as we adapt to follow current government guidelines.

Afternoons are either topic based, RE or PE with a variety of practical activities both inside and out with opportunities for learning about our world, one another and to work co-operatively and creatively.

As a Catholic School our school motto, “Jesus is at the heart of all that we do” runs through all our teaching and learning include how we treat one another. During RE and prayer times children will learn how to behave appropriately and respectfully, about God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and about how we should live as Christians.

At the end of the day Miss Murgatroyd or another adult will dismiss children one at a time to the person collecting them. As this can take a little while with younger children and to allow it to be done calmly, dismissal usually starts about 5 minutes before the official end of the day.

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Starting school booklet for children This is designed as a discussion aid to help you in preparing children for starting at St. Peter’s by talking about routines, working together to check they have everything they need for school and talking about key adults who will help them as well as any fears or concerns your child may have. There are also some pictures of the classroom and outdoor area and some of the things children will be able to do at school. This may be particularly helpful as children have not been able to have an induction visit during the summer term. You may also be able to use it as a prompt to help children to develop some independence skills that will help them whilst they are at school. There is no need for you to return this booklet to school.

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School Uniform BOY:

WINTER (Autumn/Spring Term)

Grey trousers, white shirt, school tie, school blue jumper, black sensible shoes.

SUMMER

Grey shorts, school yellow polo shirt, grey socks.

PE Kit

Uniform Suppliers

Blue and Yellow T-Shirt

Blue Shorts/ Skort

Blue and Yellow Socks (optional)

Black pumps

Uniform Suppliers https://www.topmarqueuniforms.com/

GIRL:

WINTER (Autumn/Spring Term)

Grey pinafore/skirt, white shirt, school tie, school blue cardigan or jumper, grey tights or white socks, black sensible shoes.

SUMMER

Blue summer dress, school blue cardigan or jumper, white socks, black or white sensible shoes.

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Next Steps...

1. Please complete the St Peter’s Admission Form.

(Please see link on email.)

2. Please complete the Seesaw Permission Form.

3. Please join us for a Parent Zoom meeting on Wednesday 24th June at 4 pm. This will be an opportunity to welcome you and to give further information about your child starting school. Please see link on the email.

4. Work through The Starting School Booklet with your child.

5. Please use this booklet in conjunction with the School Brochure. The most recent copy is attached to the email.

6. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me head@st-peters-pri.lancs.sch.uk

7. If your child has any medical, learning or social needs then please can you contact jhazeldine@stpeters-pri.lancs.sch.uk

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