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The School Day |
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| Doors open |
8:40am |
| School begins |
8:55am |
| Break |
10:45-10:55am |
| Lunch |
12.30-1:15pm |
| Afternoon school begins |
1.15pm |
| P1 and P2 finish |
2.00pm |
| P3 finishes |
2.00pm on Monday and
Thursday
2.50pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday |
| P4, P5, P6 and P7 finish |
2.50pm |
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Until Hallowe'en, Primary 1 children go home before lunch at
12:30 pm.
A prompt start is made at 8:55 am. We appreciate parents
having their children in school on time as latecomers disrupt
classroom procedures and miss out on lessons. |
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Uniform |
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sweatshirt or pullover or cardigan
(bottle green)* |
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white polo shirt with school badge* |
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tights (green) or socks (green, grey or
white) |
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skirt or pinafore or trousers (grey) |
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summer dress (green and white check) |
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a strong (named) slipper bag |
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PE kit (P1 - gym shoes, polo shirt. P2 to
P7 - T-shirt, gym shoes or trainers; shorts,
jogging bottoms or tracksuit) |
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(*These items are sold in school.) |
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We greatly appreciate the support of parents with uniform. It
contributes to a settled, working atmosphere; it presents an
appropriate image and it helps prevent the self-consciousness
that can be associated with changing fashions.
Please label all items of personal property. Name tapes
may be ordered from school in the summer term. Items of value
should not be brought to school. |
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Starting At Ashgrove |
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It is the intention of the Board of Governors to admit pupils
to Ashgrove Primary School according to the wishes of parents,
providing there is no educational or other reason that would
deem the school unsuitable for a particular child or if the
child's enrolment would impact in a detrimental way to other
pupils currently attending. The Board of Governors and
Principal shall, in the event of the school being
over-subscribed, review all applications in relation to the
criteria set out below. The criteria are listed in order of
priority. |
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Of compulsory school age
and resident in Northern Ireland at the time
of application. |
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Brother or sister of pupil
currently at Ashgrove Primary School or who
has previously attended the school. |
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Child or grandchild of
current member of teaching or other staff. |
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Proximity of home address
to the school, measured by public road and/or
footpath - front gate to front gate. |
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Proximity of childminder's
address to the school, measured by public
road and/or footpath - front gate to front
gate. |
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We try to make each child's start at Ashgrove as smooth and
enjoyable as possible. Care is taken to ensure that new pupils
are given time and opportunity to become acquainted with new
friends, new surroundings and new teachers. Happiness and a
positive attitude are essential for effective learning. To this
end an induction programme is operated in May and June
preceding the enrolment of Primary One in September. Children
are allocated to classes to ensure an even spread of age, boys
and girls and, if appropriate, special educational needs. |
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After-School Clubs |
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Extra-Curricular Activities
In Ashgrove each teacher contributes to the range of
after-school activities that is offered to children from
Primary 4 to Primary 7. They can change from year to year but
may include: |
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scripture union |
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computers |
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aerobics |
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badminton |
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drama |
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library club |
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rugby |
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cycling proficiency |
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football |
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netball |
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art |
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strings |
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orchestra |
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clay |
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Newsletter |
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2007/2008 Newsletters |
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2006/2007 Newsletters |
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2005/2006 Newsletters |
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2004/2005 Newsletters |
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Questionnaire Results |
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Governors Report |
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Parent Teacher Association
All parents, guardians and teachers of children at Ashgrove
Primary School are encouraged to join the Parent Teacher
Association. The Association exists to promote goodwill and
co-operation between home and school.
The PTA is run by a committee of parents and teachers. The
parent representatives are elected at the Annual General Meeting
usually held in September. Traditionally teachers are represented
by the vice-principal (Deputy Chairperson), the principal and two
other teachers in rotation.
Our annual programme usually includes social, educational
and fund-raising events. In recent years these have included a
Christmas Fair in December and a Family Fun Night in June, as well
as quizzes, a disco, craft demonstrations, a book fair, an art
exhibition, health education evenings and a treasure hunt.
Members of the PTA usually provide tea and coffee at our
sports day and at the Primary One induction day.
At a time when money is tight within the education sector
the Parent Teacher Association makes a vital financial
contribution to the school. Items purchased have included reading
schemes, play equipment, special needs screening tests, bicycle
racks, overhead projectors and trips for the out-going Primary 7
children.
The committee is always looking for members to assist with
events. Let us know if you are interested! |
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