General Information
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
The School Day School Times
School start time for Reception to Year 6 is 8.45 am - end of day 3.15 pm
The School week is 32.5 hours in total minus lunch break.
Lunches
Children who decide to have a cooked meal will choose from a menu daily. Menus are available to view online via our school website, under the ‘Parents’ tab and are also on display in the school entrance foyer. Children in years Reception to Year 2 receive a Universal Free School Meal and therefore no payment from parents is required. For children in Years 3 to 6 the daily charge for a meal is £2.20; payment is made at the school office. If your child does not want a school dinner, they can bring a packed lunch
Nut Related Allergies
We are a nut and sesame free school. A growing number of children have nut related allergies. Having to administer an epi pen to counteract the effects of an allergic reaction is not pleasant for either pupils or staff. To avoid any nut related allergic reactions, do not send any nut or sesame products into school.
Milk
Children in Early Years milk free of charge.
Water and snacks
Children are asked to bring a named plastic water bottle to keep in the classroom. Children in Year 3 and above are allowed to bring in fruit for break time. Rec to Year 2 have fruit provided for snack time. Surplus is often shared with all children in school.
Sickness
Please note that if your child has been sent home due to vomiting or diarrhoea they must stay at home for 48 hours from the last episode. Similarly if your child has vomited at home they must stay at home for 48 hours from the last episode. This is essential to ensure that bugs are not transferred to other children. Please report all absences on 0191 2826483 and respond to text from admin.
Administration of Medication
It is school policy not to administer medicines to pupils, other than in exceptional circumstances. Medicines should not be sent to school with your child. Courses of medicine, e.g. antibiotics, should be organised so that doses are taken outside of school hours. If you feel your child needs any medication, or they are put onto a new medication through the year, please contact the office for a discussion with our Medical Lead, Karen Scott our Business Manager.
Changes to Collection Arrangements
We understand that things can happen unexpectedly and that you may need to make alternative arrangements for people to collect children at the end of the day. ALL changes to collection must be made by telephone or email no later than 2.30 pm on the day. The email address is admin@christchurch.newcastle.sch.uk
Letters to Parents
All newsletters and information are usually sent home once a week. Copies are available in the entrance foyer.
Uniform
Uniform items that require the school logo, e.g. school sweatshirt can be purchased via the school office. Other uniform items, e.g. trousers, polo tops are available from local supermarkets. (Please see Uniform letter on website). We have a number of items in school that we can donate freely as well as good quality used items. Please speak to admin. Please make sure all items of clothing are clearly labelled – thank you.
Book Bags
The Friends of Christ Church pay for book bags for all new Reception children which they can use as they progress through school. Replacements can be purchased at the school office.
Packed Lunch Boxes
Please provide a packed lunch box if your children brings their lunch from home. Rucksacks or backpacks are too big for our packed lunch trolley.
Breakfast and After School Club
Here at Christ Church we have our own on-site After School Club and Breakfast Club. The clubs are in very high demand and may have a waiting list. If you are interested in your child attending Breakfast Club or After School Club, please complete a form at the office or reply to termly club letters.
Breakfast club
Monday-Friday 8.00am-8.45 am (breakfast included). We charge £10 per week or £3 per session. Breakfast club is free to those on free school meals.
After school clubs
At Christ Church we are committed to providing engaging and quality clubs for all our children after school so they can continue learning and be active. We offer a range of after school clubs, e.g. sport, computing which change termly. The clubs are in very high demand and may have a waiting list.
We also have a very active girls and boys football team who compete in various leagues and tournaments.
Monday – Thursday 3.15pm – 4.15pm After School Club £2 per session; £1 per session for those on free school meals (FSM)
After School 5 o’clock Club
Monday –Thursday 3.15pm – 5.00pm
After School Club £6 per session. Subsequent children will get a 10% discount on the session rate, when siblings attend together. If you have any questions or concerns about anything mentioned in this information, please feel free to contact school on 0191 232 8054, or email to admin@christchurch.newcastle.sch.uk