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MOBILE TELEPHONES

Children may use phones as a safety matter travelling to and from school, however phones
must be handed to the front office immediately on arrival and collected at the end of the day
(Phones left at the owner’s own risk). Under no circumstances are children allowed phones on
their person, phones will be kept in the main school office during school hours. In any
emergency parents will be contacted via the school telephone.
Children are not permitted to have mobile phones on trips.
Any images taken of children by parents/guardians at any school event are for personal use
and must not be shared on social media.

INSURANCE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

The Education Authority wish to make it clear to parents that injuries caused to pupils for which
the Authority cannot be held liable, are not covered by the Authority’s insurance arrangements
and therefore, compensation will not be available.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

The co-operation of parents in supporting school uniform is much appreciated: the majority of
children are very smartly dressed. The uniform is simple and relatively inexpensive, but it gives
a sense of belonging and pride in the school to each child. Please ensure uniform is labelled
with your child’s name as we have a large amount of unnamed lost property.

The School Governors fully support the existence of school uniform. The school uniform colours
are red and grey.

We have also negotiated with Tesco who will provide you with a choice of three items
embroidered with our school logo and non-embroidered items such as skirts, trousers etc.
Please check out their website at http://www.tesco.com/direct/clothing and choose from two
options: Uniform Embroidery Service or Boys/Girls School Uniform.

In summer time a hat/baseball cap is recommended for protection against the sun. Shoes
should be black sensible and appropriate in school. No trainers.

Boys: Red jumper or sweatshirt, grey or black trousers, red or white shirt, black shoes

Girls: Red jumper, cardigan or sweatshirt, grey or black skirt, trousers and red or white
shirt. Summer dresses in red and white gingham or stripes, black shoes

PE KIT White T-shirt and dark shorts, pumps for indoor PE and trainers for outdoors

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