Our School Day
The school day runs from 8:45am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday.
Total teaching time per week: 32.5 hours
Morning arrival (8:35am - 8:45am)
School gates open at 8:35am
Children should arrive at school between 8:35am and 8:45am. This gives them time to settle into their classroom, greet their friends and prepare for the day ahead.
All pupils must be in school by 8:45am when registration begins.
Gates close at 8:45am
Late arrivals
If your child arrives after 8:45am, they should enter through the main entrance and report to the school office. Parents or carers accompanying their child should provide a reason for lateness, which will be recorded in our attendance register.
Please note:
- Children arriving after 8:45am will be marked as 'late'
- Lateness can only be recorded up to 9:15am
- After 9:15am, your child will be marked as 'absent' for the morning session
Punctuality is important as it ensures your child doesn't miss vital learning time and helps them settle into the school day calmly.
Our school day
8:45am - Registration and Collective Worship
Registration (8:45am) and early morning work
All pupils attend registration in their classroom. This is an important time for teachers to welcome children, take the register and prepare the class for learning.
Collective Worship (9:10am - 9:30am)
We gather together as a school community for our daily act of Collective Worship. This is a special time when we reflect on our Christian values, celebrate achievements and come together in prayer and song.
Morning lessons (9:30am - 12:00pm/12:10pm)
The morning lessons focus on maths and English.
10:45am - 11:00am: Morning Break
Children enjoy 15 minutes of fresh air and play.
Healthy snacks:
- Acorns (Reception, Year 1/2) are provided with a healthy snack every day
- Birch Class (Year 3/4) and Oak Class (Year 5/6) may bring a healthy fruit or vegetable snack from home if they wish
Please note: We operate a 'no nuts' policy across the school to protect children with allergies.
11:00am - 12:00pm: English (Key Stage 1)
11:00am - 12:10pm: English (Key Stage 2)
Children develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through engaging English lessons.
Lunchtime
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch for Reception and Key Stage 1
12:10pm - 1:00pm: Lunch for Key Stage 2
Children can choose to have a school dinner or bring a packed lunch from home. Lunchtime is supervised by our dedicated team of Midday Supervisors who ensure children are safe, happy and well-fed.
After eating, children have time to play and socialise with their friends in our playground and school field.
Afternoon lessons
1:00pm - 3:15pm
Our afternoon sessions include:
- Guided reading - developing comprehension and reading for pleasure
- Foundation subjects - including Science, History, Geography, Art, Design & Technology, Computing, Music, RE and PSHE
- PE – physical education lessons (days vary by class)
Our broad and balanced curriculum ensures children experience a rich variety of learning throughout the week.
Home time (3:15pm)
Gates open at 3:10pm
Parents and carers should be ready to collect their children promptly at 3:15pm. Children will be dismissed from their classrooms by their class teacher.
Collection arrangements:
- Please ensure your child knows who will be collecting them each day
- If someone different is collecting your child, please inform the school office or your child's class teacher - giving them the password you have shared with the person collecting your child
- If you're running late, please contact the school office on 01279 734210
- Children who have not been collected by 3:30pm will be taken to the school office
After-school provision
We offer a range of after-school clubs throughout the year. Details of current clubs are sent home at the start of each term.
Breakfast Club is also available from 8:00am. Please contact the school office for more information.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the school day or routines, please don't hesitate to contact:
School Office
Telephone: 01279 734210
Email: admin@sheering.essex.sch.uk