New Parents
As your child is about to start at Checkendon Primary School we understand that you may have questions you would like to ask us. This page is designed to answer some of the questions. We value the contribution you are able to make to your child’s education and we hope that by working together throughout your child’s time at Checkendon School, you child will be happy and enjoy the time that they spend here.
The school staff are always available to answer any further questions you may have regarding your child’s education and we look forward to the partnership that will be established in the coming months.
School Uniform
Your child will need:
- Scarlet Checkendon School sweatshirt or cardigan (available from the school office).
- Navy trousers, skirt or dress for winter.
- Navy shorts or red and white checked or striped dress (summer alternative).
- Plain white shirt / polo shirt.
- Black or navy school shoes (if wearing wellies to school, please supply indoor shoes)
- Warm coat in winter (Checkendon School coat is available from the school office) and a waterproof coat and sturdy shoes for school trips.
- For PE:
- Navy shorts.
- Checkendon School T-shirt or plain white T-shirt.
- Navy tracksuit (optional).
- Plimsolls, trainers, football boots – depending on activity.
- Swimming costume or trunks (no beach shorts), towel and swim cap for boys and girls from Year 3.
The School Day
- School opens at 8.40am for 9.00 am registration
- Morning Break is at 10.30am
- Lunch is from 12noon until 1pm.
- Afternoon Break for Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 pupils is at 2.30pm
- School finishes at 3.20pm
Worship
Checkendon School is a Church of England school, and so children attend worship at 10.15 am every day. The Rector, or one of the other clergy in the Langtree Ministry, leads worship on Wednesdays, and in the summer months, the Wednesday worship is held in the church.
School Lunches
Hot lunches are available each day and more than half of the pupils take advantage of these which must be ordered in advance. Alternatively, the children may bring a packed lunch. The children are supervised during the lunch break.
Extra Curricular Activities
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Lunch time |
After School |
| Tuesday |
Judo |
Craft Club
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| Wednesday |
Choir |
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| Thursday |
Chess Club
Violin lessons |
Football Club |
Children Entering Reception Class
How can you prepare your child for school?
There are a number of ways in which you can help to support your child before they enter the Reception Year:
- Encourage them to dress and undress independently.
- Teach them to use the toilet independently and to wash their hands.
- Encourage them to look after their own belongings and to tidy away their toys.
- Promote play situations with other children to develop social skills.
You can encourage pre-reading skills and mathematical skills by:
- Playing matching games, lotto, etc.
- Encouraging your child to complete jigsaws.
- Learning nursery rhymes off by heart and playing with rhyming words.
- Reading stories to you child, talking about the pictures and the story together.
Playing games together can have great social and language benefits for you child and will be continued throughout their Reception year.
The Foundation Stage Curriculum
During their year in the Reception Class your child will follow the Foundation Stage Curriculum and will be assessed throughout the year using the Foundation Stage Profile. The Foundation Stage Curriculum is planned for and taught under the following 6 areas of learning:
- Personal, social and emotional development.
- Communication, language and literacy.
- Mathematical development.
- Knowledge and understanding of the world.
- Physical Development.
- Creative Development.
During the first term in school, children will be developing social skills and an understanding of expectations for good behaviour. They will be involved in a wide range of activities which will often be of a practical nature. Children will also start to learn early mathematical and literacy skills. Basic reading skills are introduced, including book knowledge, letter sounds and sight vocabulary. When these skills are sufficiently developed, they will be given books and a reading record to take home.
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