The School Day
Main School - Souter Building
The School Day
The school day starts at 8:45 am. Staff are available on the school playground from 8:40 am.
Assemblies
We have three whole school assemblies each week led by the headteacher or a member of the senior leadership team.
In Monday’s assembly we share our ‘word of the week’ which is linked to British values, PSHE, RE or it can be responsive linking to the needs of the children.
Wednesday assemblies focus on celebrating Karate reader achievements and we also sing together. The song choices reflect our core values as well as listening to suggestions made by the children.
On Friday we have a ‘star of the week’ assembly which focuses on celebrating children’s achievements. Each ‘star of the week’ is presented with a certificate detailing their achievement. During this assembly we also celebrate attendance and behaviour points.. At the end of the half term the classes with the highest attendance and behaviour points receive a reward.
Morning Playtime
Key Stage 1 Children have a morning break from 10.30-10:45 am
Key Stage 2 Children have a morning break from 10:45-11.00 am
Lunch Time
Lunch break starts at 12pm till 12:50pm and dinners are staggered over this time. Those children not in the dinner hall have play time. Lunch time ends at 12:50pm for all children, ready for whole school mindfulness from 12:50-1pm.
Afternoon Playtime
Classes access an afternoon play when needed.
Home Time
School finishes at 3:15 pm for all children in main school which is a total of 6 1/2 hours a day, this equates to 32.5 hours a week.
Drop off and Collection
At the beginning of the school day all children should be in the school playground for 8:40 am to ensure that they are in school for 8:45 am. All children in Reception, KS1 and years 3 and 4 must be taken to and collected from school by an adult. If normal arrangements have to be altered (e.g. you are delayed or another person is collecting your child) please let us know. This avoids any confusion or upset. We would remind parents that we do not allow smoking on school premises when bringing and collecting children, and that dogs are not permitted on the school grounds.
Getting to school
All children should access school via the top gate near the shops car park, off Lichfield Way. Children and adults should not use the car park entrance as it is used by heavy goods vehicles and taxis. The car park at Fellgate Primary School is for staff only.
From 8.50am to 9.10am taxis drop off our base children. We understand that at times you may be late for school due to unforeseen circumstances, and need to use the main entrance to drop off your children but we ask you to use the parking bays between the times of 8.50am and 9.10am to ensure the safety for all.
If you are attending breakfast club you will need to use the main entrance via the school car park. During this time there will be no taxis entering the car park. All children attending after school clubs need to be collected from the main school yard.
The school gates are locked at 9:15 am. Once locked, the gates will not be opened and your child must report to the main office. Lateness is monitored by the school.
The Base - Penshaw Building
The school day for Base children starts at 9:05 am and finishes at 3:05 pm.
Registration: 9:05 am – 9:15 am and all classes access a movement break from 9:15 am – 9:30 am.
Assemblies
We have three whole school assemblies each week led by the head teacher or a member of the senior leadership team.
In Monday’s assembly we share our ‘word of the week’ which is linked to British values, PSHE, RE or it can be responsive linking to needs of the children.
Wednesday assemblies focus on celebrating Karate reader achievements and we also sing together. The song choices reflect our core values as well as listening to suggestions made by the children.
On Friday we have a ‘star of the week’ assembly which focuses on celebrating children’s achievements. Each ‘star of the week’ is presented with a certificate detailing their achievement. During this assembly we also celebrate attendance and behaviour points.. At the end of the half term the classes with the highest attendance and behaviour points receive a reward.
Morning Snack
Reception and KS1 children have snack time at 10:45-11 am and KS2 children have snack time at 10:30-10:45 am. During snack time we focus on developing social skills and life skills.
Morning Playtime
Reception and KS1 children have a morning break from 10:30-10:45 am.
KS2 children have a morning break from 10:45-11 am.
Lunch Time
Reception and KS1 children’s lunch is at 12-12:30 am and KS2 at 12:30-1 pm. Lunch time ends at 1 pm for all children.
Afternoon Playtime
Classes access an afternoon play when needed.
Home Time
School finishes at 3:05 pm for all children in the Base which is a total of 6 hours a day.
Drop off and Collection
Children being dropped off and picked up by parents should access school via the top gate near the shops car park, off Lichfield Way. Access to the Base is via the KS1 entrance off the main school yard.
Children travelling in by taxi will access school via the school car park entrance. Children will be collected from the taxi by a member of staff from the child’s class.
Getting to school
All children should access school via the top gate near the shops car park, off Lichfield Way. Children and adults should not use the car park entrance as it is used by heavy goods vehicles and taxis. The car park at Fellgate Primary School is for staff only.
From 8.50am to 9.10am taxis drop off our base children. We understand that at times you may be late for school due to unforeseen circumstances, and need to use the main entrance to drop off your children but we ask you to use the parking bays between the times of 8.50am and 9.10am to ensure the safety for all.
If you are attending breakfast club you will need to use the main entrance via the school car park. During this time there will be no taxis entering the car park. All children attending after school clubs need to be collected from the main school yard.
The school gates are locked at 9:15 am. Once locked, the gates will not be opened and your child must report to the main office. Lateness is monitored by the school.
School Meals
If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or 2 they are entitled to a free school meal.
The price of a school meal for pupils in Years 3 - 6 will be £3.00 per day.
Click below for more information on our school meals and to view the menus as well as key allergen information.
School Uniform
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school organised event outside normal school hours.
Clothing
Boys
- School royal blue sweatshirt
- White polo shirt/t-shirt
- School royal blue fleece and/or reversible fleece jacket or plain school coat
- Black or grey trousers, joggers or shorts
Girls
- School royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan
- White polo shirt/t-shirt
- School royal blue fleece and/or reversible fleece jacket or plain school coat
- Black or grey skirt, pinafore, trousers, leggings, joggers or shorts
- Plain tights (uniform colours)
- Blue/white gingham dresses may be worn in warmer weather
Footwear
Black school shoes with flat heel or plain black trainers. Canvas, soft style casual shoes are not allowed. If it is a wet or cold day and your child needs to wear wellies or warm boots to travel to school, please make sure they have normal school shoes or plimsolls to change into should they wish to.
P.E. and Sportswear
For PE all children need:
- School white t-shirt
- School black or navy PE shorts
- Black pumps/plimsolls
- Black or navy leggings or jogging bottoms for outdoor PE (no logos)
- School jumper/cardigan or black/navy hoody for outdoor PE (no logos)
- KS2 will need trainers for specified activities
Swimming
- Towel
- Swim cap
- Swimming trunks (Not surf shorts)
- Swimming costume for girls
Uniform items without the school badge are available from other retailers and major department stores. Uniform items are not required to have the school badge on.
Jewellery
Children are allowed to wear plain, flat earring studs in pierced ears (no jewelled earrings). We ask the children to either remove these during PE and games or cover them with a plaster to prevent them from causing injury. On health and safety grounds we do not allow children to wear any other jewellery in our school.
Hair
The school does not permit children to have ‘extreme’ haircuts as they could serve as a distraction to other children and are not in keeping with the ethos of the school. This includes patterns shaved into the hair. The definition of an extreme haircut is at the discretion of the headteacher.
Make Up and Cosmetics
No make up or nail varnish is to be worn in school.
All badged uniform items, can be purchased from Tots to Teams. Please click the link below.