Welcome to our St Joseph's Family!
On behalf of Mrs Wilkins (our Head teacher), governors, staff and parents of our St Joseph’s family we would like to extend a warm welcome to you all. We are so delighted that you have chosen our friendly school for your child to SHINE on their learning journey with us.
We cannot wait to meet you all!
You will have recieved your initial induction pack on Wednesday 16th June at our Welcome Meeting but on this webpage you will find electronic versions of our documents and links to other useful websites in preparation for our induction into life at St Joseph's.
In the meantime, please keep yourselves safe, smiling and SHINING in the light of Christ and we will be back in touch very soon.
Induction dates...
Friday 11th June 2021 2 till 3pm - Coffee and Cake in the playground: A chance to meet other children and parents as well as some of our current Reception class parents.
Wednesday 16th June 2021 - Welcome and induction meeting: Information evening about the school and what to expect when your child joins the St Joseph's family. A chance to ask questions and meet staff.
Monday 12th July 2021 - Stay and Play: A chance for the children to come to see their classroom and play with other children without their parents. Timings to be arranged.
Storytime with Miss Clark - to be arranged with your child's nursery or child care setting.
We will be in touch soon!
Virtual tour of St Joseph's...
Welcome information....
Click on the PDF document for our Welcome pack and information booklet...
Forms...
Here are electronic versions of forms to be completed and returned to school by 10th July or handed to Miss Clark on your doorstep 'Meet and Greet'...
Resources...
Here are electronic versions of our Child Friendly resources to support transition into life at St Joseph's...
Links...
Here are some useful links about transisition during Covid-19 with ideas of what you can do at home to support this.
Tiny Happy People:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
Starting Primary School:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/starting-primary-school/1
Government Guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-children-aged-2-to-4-to-learn-at-home-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Advice to parents for transistion whilst schools are closed:
