Parents
Parents’ Information
Communication We believe in developing a strong partnership between home and school and as parents/carers you are a vital part of our school community. A positive relationship between parents and school has a crucial bearing on a child’s progress and we will work together to ensure your child has the best educational experience possible whilst …
COVID-19
Do not send your child to school if: they are showing coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms someone in their household is showing symptoms Arrange a test if you or your child develops symptoms and inform the school of the results. If the test is positive, follow guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19.
Parent Consultations
We invite parents to a ten minute parent consultation twice a year, in October and February. The school has introduced an easy-to-use online appointment booking system. This allows parents to choose their preferred appointment from the slots available with your child’s teacher and parents will receive an email confirming appointment(s). These meetings are for parents …
Friends (PTA)
‘Stronger Together’ The Friends of The Abbey JMI School is a registered charity which strives to raise essential funds to support our children’s school. This committee of parents, carers and teachers sell tickets to their fundraising events such as discos, movie nights, wild camping and more as well as raising money through the sale of …
School Meals
School Meals School Meals are provided by Herts Catering. A cook and her team work in the school kitchen to prepare the lunches daily and children eat together in the school hall. Midday Supervisors work with the children over the lunch break to ensure a smooth running of the session. The menu is available on …
Online Payments
We use the ‘School Gateway’ (SchoolComms) for online payments. This means that you will be able to make online payments via the School Gateway smartphone app or website. You can book and cancel school meals, and book places in the Breakfast Club. We will notify you by email or text when new items such as …
School Uniform
Girls All year: Black indoor plimsolls Sensible closed toe black shoes. Heels, boots and slip on shoes/pumps are not allowed and trainers are not permitted as everyday shoes. A lightweight waterproof coat/cagoule to be kept in school Winter: Light blue logo embroidered polo shirt (Obtainable from Stevensons) Navy logo embroidered sweatshirt or cardigan (Obtainable through …
Clubs
Abbey School offers a variety of clubs both before and after school to support our working parents and to provide additional opportunities for our pupils to learn new skills or take part in activities. Some clubs, such as our Morning Club and winter football are provided by the school and run by familiar school staff. …
Safeguarding
Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding Policy. Keeping Children Safe in Education The Children Act 1989 places a clear responsibility …
Snow Days and School Closure
At the Abbey Primary School we will always endeavour to keep the school open, however on occasion severe weather, a public emergency or unforeseen circumstances may make it necessary for a school to close or partially close. In order to ensure you are informed as quickly as possible of anything that may have an impact …