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Parent Handbook Version: September 2017

Preparatory School & Nursery

Maximising the potential of our children through partnership

within a challenging and supportive Christian community.

Button Hill, Ecclesall, Sheffield S11 9HJ

Tel/Fax: 0114 236 1411

www.mylnhurst.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

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Contents

Page

Mission & Vision 3

1 Welcome (inc. use of mobile phones in school) 4

2 Parking & Access 5

3 Plan of grounds 6

4 Board of Directors 7-9

5 Staffing 9

6 School Day 10

7 Merlins (Early morning & after school care) 11

8 General Information & Children’s Records 12

9 Curriculum (inc. special needs provision) 13-14

10 Homework 15

11 Behaviour & Discipline 16

12 Extra Curricular Activities 17

13 Swimming / House System / RE 18

14 Uniform Shop 19

15 School uniform list 20

16 PE & Games kit list 21

17 Helping your child at school / Absence / Complaints 22

18 Parents’ Evenings / Assessment / Visits 23

19 Transfer to secondary school 24

20 Friends of Mylnhurst 25

21 Medication 26

22 Attendance Policy 27

Our school site is a designated NON-SMOKING site.

Thank you for your co-operation.

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Mission Statement

To maximise the potential of our children through

partnership within a challenging

and supportive Christian community.

Vision

A centre of educational excellence, preparing children

in a Christian environment

for life’s opportunities.

“Whatever you do, do it well”

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Dear Parents

On behalf of the directors, staff and parents, may I extend to you all, a very warm

welcome. We sincerely hope that your time spent at Mylnhurst will be both rewarding and

enjoyable.

The aim of all our staff is to fully develop the potential of your children and to promote

a mutual respect for each and every member of our community here at Mylnhurst School and

Nursery.

I’m sure, like us, you expect high standards and with home and school working together

as closely as possible we feel confident that your child will benefit from the variety of

opportunities available here.

The early years are vital in giving our children a good start on their journey through the

education system. Mylnhurst is very proud of the children who have passed through the

school and each one, in their own individual way, is a credit to themselves, their parents and

Mylnhurst.

It is our hope that your child will make every effort to play a full part in the life of the

school and be prepared to give their best no matter what the task may be.

So it only remains for me to wish you the very best during your time at Mylnhurst and

every success with your future plans.

Kind regards

Chris Emmott

Headmaster


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Welcome to Mylnhurst

Keeping you updated

We do this in two main ways:

1. SCHOOL WEBSITE (www.mylnhurst.co.uk) where important information is stored and many exciting

pictures, of the children enjoying school life, are there for you to enjoy. Also the children have their very

own LEARNING ZONE. So do encourage them to log on and try out the software.

2. PARENTMAIL. We are now an Eco-School (SILVER) and are committed to reducing the amount of

paper we use. Every family has provided the school with an email address and the vast majority of our

correspondence comes to you via email. Make sure you provide the school with up to date contact

details.

Use of mobile phones in school

Whilst on school premises, no child may use a mobile phone or switch it on, unless they have the

permission of a member of staff and are supervised while using it.

If you wish your child to carry a mobile phone you must contact your class teacher and inform them of

your decision and reasons in writing.

Thank you for your support in this matter

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The following guidelines have been drawn up to help ensure the safety of our children.

1. No cars are allowed into school grounds for the purpose of

bringing or collecting their children.

2. Please don’t park across the driveways of local residents.

3. Keep the Zig-Zag lines and double yellow lines on Woodholm Rd clear at all times.

4. If you have children in Prep 1 or above, why not consider parking on Millhouses Lane

and using the entrance there. This entrance is much less congested than Woodholm

Road.

5. Walk your children to school if at all possible or consider a car share.

We are an Eco-school and always encourage energy efficient forms of transport.

6. If you have any concerns about safety, then please contact the headmaster as soon as

possible.

Thank you for your support

7. Our school site is a designated NON-SMOKING site.

Thank you for your co-operation.

A brief plan of the school grounds follows on the next page


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Health & Safety (Parking & Access)

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Woodholm Rd

Entrance

Millhouses Lane

Entrance

Pedestrians Only!

Main Drive Entrance Staff/Visitors/Deliveries

Dining Room

[Uniform Shop - downstairs]

Games

Field

The McAuley Building Sports Hall, Swimming Pool

& Dance Studio

Main School

Preps 1, 2,4,5, 6

Prep 3

Courtyard Entrance

for children Courtyard

Early Years Centre

Nursery

MCC

Mylnhurst

Children’s Club

Reception

Note:

All parking is outside the school grounds.

We recommend you use either Woodholm Rd or Millhouses Lane for parking.

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Main Entrance for

all Visitors & Prep 1

Button Hill

No Cars!

No

Cars!

Car Park

Control Barrier


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Plan of grounds

Control Barrier

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Outdoor Class-

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Mylnhurst School is owned by Mylnhurst Limited a company limited by guarantee. It was

incorporated on 16th January 1996 in order to take over the administration of the school from

the Sisters of Mercy on 1st September 1996. The school is a registered charity (no. 1056683).

The members of the company are the incumbent Directors of Mylnhurst Limited who are all

parents of current or past pupils.

The Directors of our school are:

1. CATHERINE THOMPSON (Chair of Directors & Legal Director)

appointed April 2007

Experienced contract lawyer

2. ANNE RAFTERY, (Company Secretary)

appointed February 2000

A former chair of ‘Friends’

Qualified General Nurse.

3. JONATHAN SAUNDERS (Buildings Committee)

appointed February 2010

Regional Director, North of England with OPUS International,

consultant design engineer.

4. MARTINA BRADSHAW (Finance Director)

appointed April 2001.

Finance secretary at ‘Help a Child Have a Chance’

5. CHRIS EMMOTT (Headmaster) attends all Board Meetings

appointed January 1996

The Board of Directors meets a minimum of six times per year.


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Board of Directors

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The operation of the Company is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association

which sets out the rules for appointment and retirement of directors and members, procedures

for meetings etc. One third of the Directors retire each year at the Annual General Meeting

and may offer themselves for re-election. No director of the Company is entitled to any

remuneration and the Company therefore relies on its Directors acting in an entirely voluntary

capacity. No employee of the Company may therefore become a Director although the

Headteacher does attend all Board meetings. The power of appointment of new

Directors lies with the existing members of the Company.

It has been the intention since the inauguration of the Company that the majority of Directors

would be parents of children in the school. Since the school is a business, it is necessary that

all Board members have specific business skills required by the Directors of any successful

company to ensure the success and future of the school.

The Directors recognise that there are many parents in the school who can contribute to its

success in ways other than the direct management of the company and to this end a number of

sub-committees have been established comprising members of staff and parents which report

to the main board. These are:

The Curriculum Committee

The Business and Marketing Committee

The Buildings Committee

The Finance Committee

Each committee is chaired by a member of the Board of Directors or the Headteacher and

provides a valuable resource to the Board in the operation of the school. Any parent who is

interested in joining any of the committees should contact the Headteacher. Vacancies on the

Board of Directors will be notified to parents as they arise.

All your directors have postal pigeon holes in the school office.

Should you wish to contact them directly

then please pass your correspondence to the school secretary.


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Board of Directors continued...

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Staffing

*Headmaster / Safeguarding / Assessment Chris Emmott

*Upper School Co-ordinator (Preps 4-6)

English Co-ordinator / Prep 6 teacher Wiesia Lesniak

*Lower School Co-ordinator (Preps 1-3)

Curriculum & Science Co-ordinator / Prep 2 teacher Kirsty Holland

*P.E./Games/MFL/Safeguarding Tom Newton

*Reception Class / Head of EYFS Elizabeth Jansen

Prep 3 Emma Telling (Elena Drayson on maternity leave)

Prep 5 / Humanities Jeremy Basterfield

Prep 4 / Mathematics Co-ordinator Bernie Pathe

Prep 1 / RE Co-ordinator Mairéad Shipley

P.E./Games & ICT Fiona Newton

P.E./Games/Performing Arts Louise Goodhill

Director of Music Alison Delight

SEN Support Catherine Madin (SEND Co) & Melanie Jackson

Support Teacher Sarah Houdmont

Headmaster’s PA & Office Manager Angela Lord

Administrative Assistants Esther Gladwin-Stokes & Debbie Hill-Pickford

Finance Assistant Sue Birch

Facilities Manager Heather Swift

Site Manager Richard Jacklin

Nursery Co-ordinator Clare Gleadall

Deputy Nursery Co-ordinator Louise Hunt

Catering Manager Gareth Pickering

Teaching Assistants Sarah Evans (P6) ♦ Laura Stewart (P5) & Ryan Holmes (P5/SEN Support)

Jackie Tuff (P4) ♦ Lindsey Hudson & Nicola Lomas (P3) ♦ Karen White (Prep 2: Teacher 1 day & TA 4 days)

Nikki Capper & Angie Collins (P1) ♦ Daisy Vernon & Helen Riddle (Reception)

Nursery Practitioners

Catherine Thompson ♦ Amy Ogiliev ♦ Holly Howard ♦ Charlotte Hussey ♦ Gemma Beardshaw

Auxiliary Staff

Diane Ellis ♦ Yvonne Hamilton ♦ Becky Raynor (Housekeeping)

Nicola Smith & Heather Mellon (Catering & Housekeeping)

Gemma Beardshaw (Mid-day supervisor)

Peripatetic Music Staff Joe Johnson (Brass) ♦ Jane Ellin (Piano/Flute/Recorder) ♦ Dan Johnston (Drums/Percussion)

Joanne Robertson (Strings) ♦ Danny Maddocks (Guitar)

Mylnhurst Children’s Club

Paul Michalowski (Manager) ♦ Laura Stewart AM (Deputy) ♦ Cherry Robins PM (Deputy)

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Morning

7.45 a.m. Mylnhurst Children’s Club (MCC) opens for

children requiring morning supervision

8:30 a.m. School doors open to children

8:35 a.m. Class registration

8.40 a.m. Leave for Assembly or Lessons begin

10.00 a.m. Morning break time (20 minutes)

11.45am-1.00pm Lunch break for Reception and Prep 1

12.30 noon-1.30pm Lunch break for Preps 2 to 6

Afternoon

Reception and Prep 1 have 15 minute break in the afternoon

3:30 p.m. School ends for Nursery & Reception

3:40 p.m. School ends for Prep 1 to Prep 6

Mylnhurst Children’s Club (MCC) for children requiring an extended day

3.30pm to 5:45p.m.


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Our School Day

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Mylnhurst Children’s Club (MCC) is available before the start of school from 7.45am and after

school to 5.45pm.

Some parents use this facility on a regular basis and other use on demand, either way it exists for

your convenience.

It is managed by Mr Paul Michalowski.

The Mylnhurst Children’s Club is based in the Early Years Centre. Children needing this facility can

be pre-booked in or use the facility as a solution to unscheduled delays for parents. The children are

always escorted to the Children’s Club by a member of staff at the end of their school day. Mylnhurst

Children’s Club is very well equipped with books, games, TV/Video, paints, toys and provides a

stimulating care environment.

Refreshments are available at the start of the afternoon sessions. The older children are encouraged to

spend time in the Homework Club with an adult during the afternoon session.

Mylnhurst Children’s Club provides a safe, caring play and recreational area for children.

Parents arriving before 5pm often experience the lament

… “oh mum/dad why have you come early!”

So, if you are working or need to carry out appointments without the children then the children’s club

offers a very supportive care facility for you.

Booking information available through school office or contact the Mylnhurst Children’s Club

directly on…0114 2357736


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Mylnhurst Children’s Club (MCC) (early morning & after school care)

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General Information

Full uniform, including hats and caps, must be worn on arrival at, and departure from, school.

No sweets, money or toys to be brought into school.

Arrival & Collection Procedures

Note: Collection means that the supervising member of staff has made visual contact

with a designated adult and handed the child over to their care. All children are

required to say ‘Good Afternoon’ to the member of staff dismissing them before leaving.

Nursery and Reception are to be taken to, and collected from, their classroom each day.

Prep 1 children are taken to their classroom and collected from the main entrance.

At the discretion of parents, Prep 2 children may be taken to their classroom each morning or

can make their own way to their classroom from the courtyard entrance. They are to be

collected from the courtyard each afternoon.

At the discretion of parents, Prep 3-6 children may be left at the school gate or the courtyard

entrance each morning. They are to be collected from the courtyard each afternoon unless

alternative arrangements have been agreed (in writing) with the class teacher and headmaster.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Any child not collected at the appropriate time will be taken to

our after school club. Under no circumstances will children be allowed to wait around

school unsupervised.

The nursery children need to bring a packed lunch, including a drink (not Fizzy), each day in

a lunch box. A napkin should be included. No glass bottles please. Children may bring a

biscuit or a piece of fruit for morning break.

All children from Reception to Prep 6 are provided with a school lunch. Lunches are served

in our Dining Room situated in the Stable block and we deliver a cafeteria style service with a

choice of two main meals (including a vegetarian option), dessert, fresh fruit, yoghurt and

fresh drinking water.

We are able to cater for all dietary needs and should your child have a specific requirement

you should make this known so that we can ensure their needs are met.

All children in the school may bring a healthy snack (e.g. fruit) for their morning break.

Swimming kit will be needed once a week, usually on the same day each week. Class teachers

will advise parents of the swimming day for their class at the beginning of each year / term.

Children usually need a named tin to bring home baking from time to time.

Your class teacher will tell you in advance when the tin will be needed.

Children’s Records

Please be aware that any information we hold about your child (contact details, medical

records, assessment data and developmental records, including EYFS profiles) is always

available for you to see on request. Simply contact your class teacher or headmaster.


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General Information

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The 1988 Education Reform Act brought the National Curriculum and the curriculum at Mylnhurst is planned in

accordance with it.

The Foundation Stage begins when children reach the age of three and continues to the end of the reception class.

Key stage one and key stage two are built on the experiences achieved at the foundation stage.

The curriculum is organised into seven areas of learning. The three prime areas are Personal, Social & Emotional

Development, Communication and Language, and Physical. The remaining four are specific areas which are

interwoven through the prime areas, these are: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts

and Design.

Mylnhurst delivers an effective and carefully structured foundation curriculum.

We still hold on to the basic elements that make Mylnhurst special, we recognise the individual child’s needs and

enable them to achieve their potential in all areas of the curriculum.

Primary Education is classified into Key Stages where:

Foundation Stage is… children in Nursery and Reception

Key Stage 1 is..... children in Preps 1 and 2

Key Stage 2 is..... children in Preps 3, 4, 5 and 6

Reception children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

SATs (Standard Attainment Tests) These take place at the end of each key stage i.e.

Prep 2 (aged 6/7 years)

and Prep 6 (aged 10/11 years).

Mylnhurst enters all the children for these tests, which are a combination of externally marked tests and our teacher

assessment. The results of these are reported to parents on the end-of-year report.

and much much more…..

Swimming: Formal swimming lessons begin in reception. Our 25m indoor pool gives us the opportunity to

integrate swimming into our timetable without the problem of time wasted on transportation.

Modern Foreign Languages (French & Spanish) are taught from the age of three and the children leave Mylnhurst

with a solid foundation. This brings many advantages to the children when they move onto secondary school.


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ICT: We have a PC/Applemac suite. The children use both operating systems and benefit

from a very high level of provision in the teaching of computer skills. There are class sets of

iPads available for daily use.

Technology: Our technology suite is extensively used by all age ranges. It is equipped with

an excellent range of tools and materials which support the technology, art and science

curriculum.

Performing Arts: Our specialist teachers work with Foundation Stage, KS1 and KS2 classes

on a weekly basis. Dance/Drama etc. remains a very strong element of our curriculum and

this is reflected in the performances given to parents by the children.

Music: Our Director of Music works with all the children in the school to develop their

musical talents. In addition we have well established brass bands which perform in the local

community. Our school choir has continued to be a strong feature of music at Mylnhurst.

Children are introduced to the recorder at an early age and there is a large selection of

individual music tuition available for those who wish to pursue other instruments such as

piano, brass instruments, flute, guitar, violin, cello, drums and also vocal lessons.

Games: We have games specialists to develop the skills of our children and Mylnhurst has

had much success over recent years in competitions in and around the Sheffield area and

further afield. All our games facilities are on site, including playing field, sports hall, 25m

indoor swimming pool and dance studio.

Holiday Activity Camp (Camp Merlins):

Mylnhurst holds Camp Merlins during school holiday periods, a holiday camp for 4-11 year

olds. Additional information is available on the website: www.campmerlins.co.uk

Special Needs Department

Our Special Needs Department is headed by Mrs Catherine Madin. She works closely with

class teachers and other specialists employed by Mylnhurst. We have teachers who are

Dyslexia Institute trained and together we work very hard to meet the individual needs of our

children. We work within the guidelines of the DfE Code of Practice for Special Educational

Needs and the support staff have a room which has been specifically designed to support their

work with the children.

We are always working towards maximising the potential of your child so, where problems

arise, we look to identify them quickly and give the necessary support, either outside or

within the classroom.

We always work closely with parents and you are kept informed of any extra help we are

providing for your child. Parents attend reviews where necessary.

Please note that Mylnhurst does not charge for extra support. We see this support as part of

our commitment to your child.

Staff: Mrs Catherine Madin (Special Needs Co-ordinator/Dyslexia Institute Trained)

Mrs Melanie Jackson (ALSA British Dyslexia Association)

We are a Dyslexia aware school. If you have any concerns or questions about dyslexia then

please contact your class teacher asap.

Excellent information is also available from Dyslexia Action via:

Website: www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk

Telephone the Sheffield Office on: 0114 2815805

Email: [email protected]


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Homework Policy

1. To help children practise skills and develop techniques

2. Encourage them to think for themselves

3. Reinforce links between school and home

4. Involve parents in the education of their children

5. Help children realise that education does not end once they leave the classroom

6. Help to develop crucial organisational skills such as:

Agreeing a suitable place in the home to study

Allocating sufficient time for homework

Remembering to take books home and return them on time

7. Encourage children to work independently and develop research techniques

Criteria for Setting Homework

1. Homework will concentrate mainly on English and mathematics.

2. Work will be set at the appropriate level for the child

3. Parents will know how much homework time is recommended

4. All homework will be marked and used to inform future planning

5. Children with Special Educational Needs will be accounted for when homework is set

6. Opportunities for more able children to extend their knowledge will be

provided where possible

7. Parents are encouraged to feedback any concerns about homework.

The homework diary is a useful vehicle for this communication

8. Children who attend the ‘After School Club’ will be provided with

the opportunity to do their homework.

9. The homework policy will be reviewed each year or earlier subject to a new initiative

Note:

Each child in Reception, Prep 1 & Prep 2 has a Reading Diary

Each child in Preps 3,4,5&6 has a Homework Diary

How much Homework is set?

Class How often Time Spent Content

Reception Each day n/a Letter & Word Packs. Reading Books.

Prep 1 Each Day n/a Reading Books and Topic Research

Prep 2 Each Day 15 mins English & Maths. Occasional Topic Work.





NB. On Fridays, no written homework is set, only reading


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At Mylnhurst we feel very strongly about the individual rights of our children. Our school

community is based on mutual respect and a caring Christian ethos. We expect the children to

be polite and courteous at all times, co-operative with each other and staff. The school

benefits from a genuinely happy atmosphere and each one of us is expected to play our part in

maintaining a spirit of co-operation within a challenging and stimulating environment. Should

we need to enforce any sanctions upon the children, these are done in such a way as to make it

very clear to the children where they have caused problems for those around them and

encourage a more positive approach where necessary. The support of parents is always

appreciated should the need arise.

We are all about promoting good behaviour and resolving disputes quickly and effectively.

Sanctions are never used as a first option, but we may need to use them if appropriate. These

will vary from, withdrawing golden time, missing break time to repeat work or inviting

parents in to discuss an agreed way forward.

Corporal punishment is not permitted in our school.

The following policies are available for you to view either through school or via our school

website.

Behaviour

Anti-Bullying

Equal Opportunities

Safeguarding (Child Protection)

Complaints Procedure

Attendance Policy (inc. request for absence)


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Behaviour & Discipline

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There are a wide range of activities which take place in school. These change each term and are devised

to offer a good cross-section of activities for all children.

Do please encourage your children to take advantage of these opportunities wherever possible. We will

monitor the interest levels and are always looking for new initiatives for the children to try.

Attendance

Children can use the first visit as a taster for the activity. If they decide to sign up then they are fully

expected to continue with the activity through to the end of term.

Collection

If the activity takes place after school, please make sure that your child has been signed out before

leaving. This is a very important aspect of our safety planning.

What’s on offer

The new activities list will be sent home via Parentmail and posted on the school website. Have a look at

the activities with your child and encourage them to have a go!

Here is a sample of our extra curricular activities list:


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Extra Curriculum Activities

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Swimming Currently children from Reception to Prep 6 have their swimming lessons in our 25m indoor

swimming pool. The children swim once per week and are encouraged to develop good

technique and stamina. Lessons are delivered by our fully qualified PE staff.

House System

The house names are:

Children are put into a house when they enter the main school in Reception. Every week the

number of house points gained is added to the House Board in the chapel. These points are

given to individuals for:

a) Hard Work & b) High Standards for that child.

At the end of each term we award the House Cup to the house with the most points.

Mass We celebrate Mass once per half term. Fr John Cooke from the parish of St William’s comes

into school and mass is celebrated in the school chapel. All children take part and whilst the

sacrament of communion is only available to the Roman Catholics in our school, many children

go forward to receive a blessing. The music, readings and homily are all geared towards an

enjoyable school gathering for all our pupils.

Parents of all faiths are always welcome at Mass, as they are at school assemblies. Children are

often keen for parents to see an assembly which they have prepared themselves.

First Communion Preparation is now done by the parishes. Nevertheless, both Mrs Shipley and Mr Emmott are

available for advice and support if required.

Charity Work Mylnhurst supports a number of charities throughout the school year. These are:

Samaritans Purse Christmas Shoe Box Appeal - St Wilfrid’s Centre in Sheffield - St Luke’s

Hospice - Hallam Diocesan Caring Service - CAFOD and World Missions - Bluebell Wood

Children’s Hospice. These charities help to raise the awareness of our children with respect to

the poverty and hardship of those less fortunate.

Gerard Named after the much loved headmistress Sister Gerard, served Mylnhurst from 1973-1986

Blake Named after William Blake who built Mylnhurst in 1893

McAuley Named after the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley

Walsh Named after a famous Sheffield family who lived in the house before it became a school.


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Swimming/House System/RE

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The School Uniform Shop is situated on the 1st floor of the dining room.

Opening Hours during Term time

Monday 3.00pm to 4.00pm & Thursday 9.00am to 9.30am

Times for school holiday opening will be given to parents at the end of term.

The school uniform shop sells all the regulation Mylnhurst uniform items.

The School Uniform Shop is managed by

Mrs A Lord & Miss Esther Gladwin-Stokes

On a voluntary basis by Mrs Mckee

They can be contacted via their pigeon hole in the school office.

New volunteers always needed! If you have some time to spare, please see Mr Emmott.

All items of uniform and equipment must be labelled.

No jewellery is allowed to be worn at school, except:

Prep 5 & 6 may wear a watch.

Prep 6 girls may wear a pair of gold studs for pierced ears.

Uniform Notes

Full uniform, including caps and hats, must be worn on arrival at, and departure from school.


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School Uniform Shop

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All items marked with an asterisk(*) are available at the school shop

Last date for wearing summer uniform is the October half term - Last day for winter uniform is 30th April


School Uniform

WINTER BOYS GIRLS

* Coat Regulation Duffle * Coat Regulation Duffle

* Trousers

Between October half-term

and the end of the Easter

Term, if the weather is cold,

boys may wear long trousers.

Short Medium Grey

Exceptions: Preps 4,5,6 only

may wear long grey trousers

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* Tunic

Skirt for Preps 4, 5, 6 Regulation Blue

Regulation Blue

* Shirt Blue * Blouse Regulation, blue & white

check

* Pullover Regulation * Cardigan Regulation

* Cap Regulation * Hat Regulation

* Tie Regulation * Tie Regulation

* Scarf Regulation * Scarf Regulation

* Socks Regulation * Socks Navy knee length or

navy tights

Shoes Black/Navy sandals or

lightweight shoes

(no pattern - low heel)

Shoes Black/Navy sandals or

lightweight shoes

(no pattern - low heel)

SUMMER BOYS GIRLS

* Blazer Regulation with badge * Blazer Regulation with badge

* Shirt Blue (short sleeves may be worn) * Dress Regulation,

blue & white check

* Socks Regulation ankle length * Socks Plain white

ankle or knee length

* Cap Regulation * Hat Regulation

Straw

Shoes As for winter

[Trainers may be worn during

playtime ONLY]

Shoes As for winter

[Trainers may be worn during

playtime ONLY]

Hair Accessories Winter: Head Bands and Scrunchies - sky, gold, navy stripe*

Summer: Head Bands and Scrunchies – Gingham *

All pupils: *Book Bag *Swimming Bag *Senior Kit Bag *Gym bag

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BOYS GIRLS

P.E. BOYS (Reception to Prep 6) GIRLS (Reception to Prep 6)

* Gym Shorts Navy regulation * Gym Shorts Navy regulation

* T shirt Regulation Polo * T shirt Regulation Polo

Socks White Socks White

* Shoes Trainers * Shoes Trainers

* Track Suit Regulation * Track Suit Regulation

* Swimming Trunks Regulation * Swimming Costume Regulation (Cap: Regulation )

* Swimming Towel

(order at school office)

Regulation * Swimming Towel

(order at school office)

Regulation

* Rugby Shirt Regulation * Netball Skirts Regulation

* Gloves Navy * Rugby Shirt Regulation

* Ski Hat Regulation * Gloves Navy

* Cricket Jumpers Regulation * Ski Hat Regulation


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PE & Games Kit List

Every effort must be made to ensure that your child has the correct kit, on the right day and in acceptable condition.

All items marked with an asterisk(*) are available at the school shop.

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Encourage your child to talk about his / her school day every evening.

Check for letters from school. These are recorded in the homework diary.

Encourage your child to be organised and prepare in advance what is needed the next day.

Keep your child’s homework bag in the same place each night.

Provide a light, quiet space for your child to do his / her homework.

Make a note in your child’s homework diary if you have a query.

Encourage your child to complete their homework early in the evening and always be

positive about his / her efforts.

Read together for pleasure.

Make sure you know which days your child needs swimming and P.E. kit, or musical

instruments etc.

Work closely with the class teacher and your child, establishing good relationships and

easy channels of communication.

Remember...you do not need an appointment to call in for a quick word.

Be punctual – it is much appreciated! (Registration is 8:35am prompt)

Absence

1. Illness.

On these unavoidable occurrences, it is helpful if parents inform the school office by

telephone that their child will not be in school (Office Number: 0114 236 1411). On return to

school your child or yourself should hand the teacher a letter of explanation for school

records.

2. Appointments.

Always try to avoid school times where possible, but in any case please give your class

teacher as much written notice as possible.

3. Holidays.

See attendance policy on page 27 of this handbook.

Please note: Whilst your class teacher may occasionally set holiday work, it is not set by

specific request.

Complaints Procedure Copies of the complaints procedures are available on request from the school office or on the

school website.


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Introductory Evenings These are held shortly after the beginning of the Autumn Term and are an opportunity to meet

your child’s new class teacher and have a brief look at what is in store for the coming year.

These meetings are very useful and I would encourage you all to try and attend.

Parents’ Evenings Parents evenings provide an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress:

Reception Parents’ Evenings are held twice a year; in the Autumn and Summer terms.

The first meeting is in October and is used to see how your child has settled down and to

identify any initial concerns.

The second parents evening is held late in the Summer term and is used to discuss your

child’s progress in relation to the EYFS Profile and the Early Learning Goals. This meeting

will also provide an overview of the whole year.

Key Stage 1 & 2 Parents’ Evenings are held twice a year; in the Autumn and Spring terms.

The first meeting is in October and is used to see how your child has settled down and to

identify any initial concerns.

The second parents evening is held late in the Spring term and is used to discuss your child’s

progress based on their recent tests.

If at any time during the year you wish to discuss a matter of concern, do not hesitate to make

an appointment with the class teacher or headmaster. The class teacher or headmaster are

always available to listen to your concerns.

Assessment The children at Mylnhurst are tested frequently throughout the year, so as to help with teacher

assessment and inform curriculum planning. The main examinations take place in the summer

term and are recorded on the end-of-year report. You will be able to discuss these

examinations at length with the teacher during the summer parents’ evening.

Educational Visits Such trips are arranged to places of interest and would normally compliment topics being

studied in school. Parents are asked to cover the cost of such trips. For each trip, parents will

receive a letter explaining the details and cost of the trip. You will be required to sign an

Annual Consent Form to give permission for all trips.

Children are usually asked to wear school uniform for school trips which helps reinforce the

identification of Mylnhurst children outside school.

We use our own mini buses which are fitted with seatbelts. Occasionally, coaches will be

used for larger groups.


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Parents in the process of selecting secondary schools

are provided with the following assistance.

1. A list of schools, both independent and mainstream, covering a broad area around

Sheffield. This list will include:

Contact names and telephone numbers

Dates of open days and entrance exams

Dates for completion of application forms

2. Access to the prospectus for these schools.

3. A noticeboard in the library is available for your use, and provides newsletters from

various schools and information about open days.

4. On occasions, staff from secondary schools may be available to speak to parents.

Mylnhurst has a good relationship with both independent and maintained sector schools.

The Process

1. Make sure you complete the ‘transfer to secondary school’ asap.

and well before the deadline. Further information will be available at the Prep 6

introductory evening.

2. Try to visit all the schools you are considering on either open days or

by private arrangement.

3. Keep an open mind about schools.

4. Talk to friends, teachers and parents who have children at secondary schools.

5. DO NOT miss deadlines for applications as this would most likely

affect your chances of entry.

6. If your child is seeking a place at a school which requires an entrance examination

then they will be supported in their preparation by the school.

7. The headmaster is always available to discuss your choice of secondary school.


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‘Friends’ is an organisation within Mylnhurst School with a charter to:

1. bring school and home closer together and encourage parents to be involved

2. arrange social events in the school calendar, and

3. raise funds to enhance the experience of the children at Mylnhurst.

Every teacher and every parent is automatically a member of ‘Friends’. The organisation operates

through a committee that is assembled from parents of children from each year group. ‘Friends’

meets around twice a term in the school, where activities and events are planned and organised in a

friendly and accessible forum. Please look out for details of forthcoming meetings that are posted on

school notice boards and the school website.

To find out more about ‘Friends’ please contact:

Mr Chris Emmott

Headmaster

or leave a message with the school office


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Medication

Where children have medical needs, parents must give us details of the child’s condition and

medication and sign the necessary permission form if they require a member of staff to

administer any medication. Parents are required to bring the medication to school in a secure,

labelled container.

Records will be kept of all medication received and given. Emergency medication may be

stored securely in the classroom (for anaphylaxis or asthma); other drugs will be stored

securely in the school office.


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Attendance Policy

Rationale

Good attendance at school is important for your child’s education and establishes a positive working ethos early

in life. 100% attendance is unlikely, but it is essential that the school is informed of the reasons for absence.

Under current government legislation, unauthorised absence is regarded as truancy and all absence figures have

to be recorded on a child’s annual report. It is also important that your child arrives on time for school, as the

start of the day establishes the learning activities for the day. Lateness is recorded in the register.

For sickness

When your child is unwell please call the school on the first morning of absence by 10.30am. We will require a

letter, explaining the reason why the child is not at school, on the child’s return. If your child has been sick or

has had a temperature it is important they stay at home for 48 hours.

For out of school dental and medical treatment Please let the school office know in writing, in advance of the date and time of the appointment and when your

child will be collected from and/or returned to school.

For family holidays during term time A request form must be obtained from the school office/website and returned to the Headteacher, at least one

month prior to the date of departure. Authorisation is at the discretion of the school and factors such as school

attendance will be taken into consideration. Absence can be authorised for up to ten days in any academic year,

apart from the SATs period in Prep 6 (May) and cannot be authorised retrospectively. Any requests exceeding

ten days will also be notified to the Directors.

For other absences

Permission for special occasions such as weddings must be requested in advance, in writing to the Headteacher.

Shopping trips, birthday trips, days out and holidays at home will not be authorised.

Mr C Emmott

On behalf of Mylnhurst Board of Directors


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