Shawbury Primary School

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Scroll down for information on uniform, timetables, costs of things, homework, teacher shoe sizes and all those very, very important things that help the school run well!!

Uniform

Navy blue jumper or cardigan - This does not have to be a school jumper so long as the colour’s right. School jumpers are available from the office in various sizes, prices from £7.50-£10.00.

White, navy blue or grey shirts, blouses or polo shirts - Again, these don’t have to have the school logo.

Black or grey trousers or skirt

Black school shoes - Children are permitted to wear black, shoe-style trainers as long as there are no coloured or white stripes on them. They may change into trainers for the playground or PE, but MUST change back into school shoes when in school. No high heels or boots.

Black, blue, grey or white socks or tights.  NOT bright flourescent colours!

NO jewellry is permitted except stud earrings, which should be removed for

PE Kit

What the children wear for PE is under review. We would like it to be stricter with certain clothing not permitted for physical activity. The most essential kit is trainers. These have to be sturdy with a good grip. Trainers may get muddy. Next, we would like the children to wear a blue, grey or white t-shirt or polo shirt, with blue, grey, black or white shorts or tracksuit bottoms. The same colour sweatshirts or tracksuit tops are permitted in colder weather. The reason for these changes is that recently we have noticed that unsuitable clothing has been worn for PE, including denim, ” fashion tops” and unsafe footwear. We feel as though a strict uniform for all aspects of school life is essential, giving the children sense of belonging. We would very much like it if you could support us in this matter. As ever, kit should be marked clearly with your child’s name, and taken home to wash regularly. (Football shirts are permitted for Football Club.)

Timetables

The days can vary quite dramatically, but we do try and stick to a set timetable for most of the time. Here are daily timetables, homework and Clubs.

The School Day at Shawbury

8.45am - Gates open - Children allowed onto playground. Try not to go into school. If there’s an issue, speak to the teacher on duty.

8.55am - Children allowed into school for registration

9.00-10.00am - First lesson - Usually English or Maths

10.00-10.30am - Intervention lessons (individualised learning including reading, spelling, handwriting or specific small group work for special needs and gifted and talented children)

10.30am - Assembly

10.45am - Playtime

11.00am- Second lesson - Usually English or Maths

12.00pm- Lunchtime

12.50pm - Afternoon begins after registration. Individual or group reading starts the afternoon, followed by science, PE or “topic” work.

3.00pm - End of school day, clubs/Extended schools start.

CLUBS TIMETABLE

HOMEWORK TIMETABLE

Each class sets homework in different ways. Here is what each class would usually do every day:

Class 1/2 –

Class 3/4 –

Class 5/6 - (Handed out daily to be handed in the next day)

Monday - Spellings   

Tuesday - Times Tables   

Wednesday - English based on class work

Thursday - Maths based on class work   

Friday - Topic or Science

Mr Martin is a size 9 but has been known to get into an 8.

Costs

Lunch - £1.80. This gets you a choice of main course plus a pudding. Juices cost 30p extra. Please send your child in with their dinner money, in a marked envelope if possible, on the days they want a school lunch. Menus available from the school kitchen, or see the “Documents/Letters” page.

Uniform - Jumpers and polo shirts start at £7.50. See Mrs Welch for details.

Trips - We will start to give more notice and offer a chance to pay in installments if you wish. We aim to have no trip costing more than £10, to include entry and coach cost.

Clubs - Staff-run clubs are free, Art and Gymnastics incur costs to be paid at the start of a term. See Rachel Cooper for Art Club details and Hazel Littlejohn for Gymnastic Club details.

Shawbury Stars After School Club - As there are lots of different payment options, please see the “Shawbury Stars” page on this site to download details, booking forms etc.