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Arrival

Year 1 and 2 pupils meet in the front playground for the start of the day. 

There will be two whistles - the first whistle will be a signal for your child to say goodbye and line up with their teacher and/or the teaching assistant. The second whistle is the signal for you to stand well back so that we can see immediately if there are any problems or tears. We are aware that there may be one or two children who find starting the day hard but once they are in and settled the tears rarely last long! We also want to make sure that we do not leave any children on the playground!

The Year R children learn to establish their independence very quickly by lining up in the Year R playground at the rear of the building.

When we have severe or inclement weather, eg rain, frost or high wind, or it is deemed too cold, children should be taken directly to their classroom door.  DOORS ARE OPENED AT 8.30 a.m. ON THESE DAYS.  It will be obvious when you need to do this as there will be a member of staff on the playground to direct you - and it may seem strangely quiet!

Parents should only enter the school building at the beginning of the day if they wish to contact the administration staff.  A security button to the left of the main front door will help you to gain access.

We're late - what should we do?

If you have missed the line-up and the children have already gone into class, please take your child(ren) in through the main entrance door and report to the administration office.  Do not take your child(ren) to class - admin staff will ensure they are registered and then make sure they reach their classroom(s).

Going Home

Parents with children at the infant school only should collect children from outside their classroom door at 3.00 pm and we request you please leave promptly - especially those with cars, to free up spaces for those coming in later than you.

Parents with children at both infant and Mill Rythe Junior Schools should collect their children from Mrs Clark's classroom (blue wing) or Miss Richards' classroom (green wing) at 3.20 pm.  These children will be having a storytime session while they wait for you.

Those travelling home by the school bus are taken to the bus stop and escorted on to the bus by duty staff.

Help - I won't Make it in Time!

If you are caught in traffic or somehow unable to collect your child at the designated time please telephone the office and inform the administration staff who will see that your child is adequately supervised. 

If you are unable to get a message through, don't worry - your child will be looked after!  If it is later than 3.20 pm, uncollected children will be taken to the front office area to wait.  Please come to the main entrance and make sure whoever is on duty knows that you have collected your child!

Someone else collecting?

Make sure you inform your child's teacher (and your child!) of the collector's name.  A note is best.  Indeed, the class teacher should be informed of any change of routine from the norm.

What would happen if . . .

. . . Mill Rythe Infants needed to close and/or vacate the school during our normal working hours in the event of an emergency or bad weather?

Staff will contact parents or their nominated representatives by telephone/text messaging service - PLEASE ensure that we have up-to-date contact details for us to reach you during school hours.