Newsletter

We are constantly reviewing site security in an attempt to ensure everyone's safety. We seem to live in a world where there is an increased need to be vigilant and I am sure that you will agree with our dedication to keeping everyone safe. Over the last few years we have made significant improvement to the site, putting in gates, and asking parents to use the office for all access to the school. This has been well supported by everyone and thanks for your co-operation.

Main School Gates on Hightown Road:

The main playground gates are opened at 8.20am and 2.45pm.

Pupils access gate (alongside Y6)

Mr Moller, the Caretaker and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, will man this gate controlling entry and exit. In the morning the gate is opened at 8.25am and closed at 8.35am. In the afternoon, it is opened at 2.55pm and closed at 3.10pm. At any other time children and all visitors need to enter through the office.

Entry through the office:

The office opens at 8:30am for parents, unless they have a prior appointment. Please be patient with the office staff! It is very busy at the start and end of the day. There are signing in procedures and badges that must be worn by anyone on the school premises. I understand that this may seem hard and some parents have said … ‘Oh but you know who I am’ …… or ….’I am short of time and can’t wait’.

It is particularly difficult at the end of the day when the 115 Club meet in the Library before going down to the Sports Pavilion. All teachers escort their classes to the front playground, therefore, if a child has any reason to come back into school they should do so via the office but need to make a member of the office staff aware of this. If you need to see a teacher the office staff will fetch them for you if they are available.

Collecting children from after school clubs:

Please can you wait for children outside the main entrance doors and the children will arrive through the office. Please do not go around the back of the school via the driveway. If you would like to help with sports clubs please contact the school office. We always welcome your help and support.

If anyone is interested, please contact the 115 club direct for further details.

Collecting children from 115 After School Club:

All children are collected from the Sports Pavilion, and the 115 club will advise you of any changes direct. If you have any queries please contact the 115 club or see their website.

Fences have been erected along the cemetery and residential side of the school boundary.

We have a gate at the school end of the pathway to the playing field. This path is not an entrance to the school and must not be used to access the school site.

We installed CCTV during the summer term 2006 which has proved a very effective deterrent against vandalism.

Staff Identification:

Every member of staff wears a security badge, very similar to those worn in Ringwood Infants School and Ringwood School.

I hope you understand that this letter is in the interests of safety for us all. Please help us by supporting these strategies. We don’t want anyone to feel we are excluding them from the school, or that you are not welcome. This is far from the truth. We want you to be a part of our school and our relationship with you is very important but sometimes we have to follow security procedures that seem a little unfriendly or formal in the interest of the safety of our children.