Parley First School

Calendar of Events

1.....New Parent Information Evening       

Weds 6th June 2018 (7.00 pm)   

During June each year an evening is arranged for parents to meet the Early Years teachers, Headteacher and members of POPS and the Governing Body. The evening is intended for parents/guardians only.

At this meeting we will be sharing information about what your child will need to start school, as well as gathering information from parents to ensure as smooth a transition as possible for our youngest pupils.  Please bring your diaries to this meeting as you will be asked to sign your child up for one of our introduction afternoons.

Our school uniform provider (QDOS) will be available from 6.00 - 7.00pm.

Presentation Slides from Parents Information Evening 

2.....Pre-School Liaison         

Pre-school liaison takes place during the summer term, with our Reception staff visiting or telephoning all our feeder settings.

3.....Introduction Afternoon Sessions          

18th June,  20th June  or  25th June 2018  

(1.30pm - 2.30pm)

On these afternoons the children are invited to share a wide variety of activities in the classroom becoming familiar with their new surroundings and staff. Sign-up sheet for these will be available at the meeting on 6th June.

The children do not need to bring anything with them and do not need to wear school uniform. 

4.....Welcome Afternoon for ALL Children       

27th June 2018 (1.15pm - 2.30pm)

Welcome afternoon for all new Reception children. 

Our school uniform provider QDOS will be in school for this afternoon.

5.....Class Letters sent home      

2nd July 2018

Letters will be sent out to say which class your child will be in, who their teacher will be and when your home visit will take place.

6.....New Starters Tea Party      

5th July 2018  (2.00pm - 3.00pm)

Come and meet the parents whose children will be learning with yours in September.  Tea and biscuits will be served, and maybe even some homemade cake!

7.....Transition Morning for ALL children   

6th July 2018  (9.30am - 11.30am)

This transfer morning occurs across the whole school when all of our children move to spend time in their new classes. Essentially it is a time for the children and staff to get to know each other. Children will also become more familiar with the environment.

The children will need to bring with them a named bottle of water and a named fruit/vegetable snack. The children do not need to wear school uniform to this session.

Please bring your children to the wooden gate located to the left of the main entrance. You will also collect them from this location.

Our school uniform provider QDOS will be in school from 11.00am.

8.....Home Visits 

5th, 6th and 7th September 2018

This will be a chance for you and your child to meet school staff in familiar surroundings.

9.....Staggered Entry    

10th, 11th and 12th September (8.30am - 12.00pm)

Parley First School carries out a staggered entry into the Reception classes, where 10 children in each class will attend on each of the 3 mornings. You will receive details of which morning will be applicable to your child when you are informed about which class your child will be in.

Your child will need to wear their uniform and bring with them a named bottle of water and a named fruit/vegetable snack. They will also need their PE Kit, their wellies and their bookbag. The PE kit and wellies will remain at school.

Please bring your children to the wooden gate located to the left of the main entrance. You will also collect them from this location.

13th and 14th September 2018 (8.30am - 12.00pm) 

On 2 mornings, ALL the children will attend in both classes for the mornings only.

Your child will need to wear their uniform and bring with them a named bottle of water, a named fruit/vegetable snack and their bookbag.

Please bring your children to the wooden gate located to the left of the main entrance. You will also collect them from this location.

10.....Full-time Entry  

17th September 2018 (8.30 - 3.00pm)

ALL children will attend school all day from this date.