St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
The School Day
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At St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School, we believe that a well-structured school day provides children with the best opportunities to learn, grow and flourish. Our daily routines are carefully planned to maximise learning while ensuring children have opportunities for play, prayer, reflection and social interaction.
School Day Timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30am | School doors open |
| 8:40am | School day begins |
| 10:30am - 10:45am | Morning break |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | EYFS Lunch |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Infant Lunch |
| 12:10pm - 1:00pm | Junior Lunch |
| Afternoon | Infant classes may take a short afternoon break of up to 10 minutes |
| 3:10pm | School day ends |
| 3:20pm | School gates close |
Collective Worship and Prayer
Collective Worship forms an important part of daily life at St. Patrick's and reflects our Catholic ethos and Mission Statement.
Prayer and worship take place every day and may be delivered in a:
- Whole school setting
- Key Stage setting
- Class-based setting
These opportunities help children grow in faith, develop spiritually and deepen their relationship with God.
Celebration Assemblies
Our weekly Celebration Assembly takes place every Friday at 10:20am in the school hall.
During these assemblies we:
- Celebrate pupils' achievements and successes
- Present Star Awards
- Recognise excellent effort, behaviour and achievement
- Share and celebrate accomplishments both in and out of school
School Masses
We warmly welcome parents, carers and family members to join us at our school Masses and liturgical celebrations throughout the year.
Dates and times of Masses will be shared in our weekly newsletter and through school communications.
Nursery School Day
The Nursery timetable has been designed to support younger children and provide flexibility for families.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:45am | Nursery opens |
| 3:15pm | Nursery closes |
Children attending Nursery for the full day are required to bring a healthy packed lunch.
School Day Information
From September 2023, the school day runs from 8:40am until 3:10pm, with classroom doors opening at 8:30am to allow children to settle and prepare for learning.
We encourage all children to arrive on time each day so they are ready to begin their learning promptly and make the most of every opportunity available to them.
Information about our Breakfast Club and After-School Club can be found elsewhere on our website, or by contacting the school office.
Telephone: 01952 386160
Email: admin.stpatricks@blessedec.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming your child to school each day and working together to ensure they thrive academically, spiritually and socially.