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THE BUILDING
The school consists of three separate educational buildings and a newer separate canteen. We have six classrooms, a library, a hall, a staff room, Headteacher's room, stockrooms, cloakrooms, A.V.A. and Science facilities. We also use the dining hall as an assembly and P.E. area. Around the buildings we have tarmacadam play areas. We would appreciate the help of parents in keeping the yard a safe area by asking you not to bring your cars into the play area at any time.
CURRICULUM
The children are taught a balanced blend of intellectual and practical skills, including speech, listening, reading, writing, mathematics, art, craft, design/technology, music, geography, history, science, religious education and physical education (including swimming for the older pupils at the Llanelli Leisure Centre). Sex education is taught in National Curriculum Year 5/6 with the emphasis on family relationships and love. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from these lessons if they so wish. The full policy on Sex Education is available at the school.
Religious Education
The school follows the Carmarthenshire guidelines for Religious Education and centres its whole policy, which includes assemblies and class lessons around the Christian ethos. The school caters for and is sympathetic to all other religious beliefs. Parents have the right to withdraw their child, wholly or in part, from Religious Education lessons and collective worship; other members of staff or the Headteacher would then cater for these pupils.
Full use is made of technological equipment such as televisions, VCRs, radio, tape recorders, cameras and computers.
Educational visits linked to Themes are undertaken and speakers are invited into school to broaden the children's experience. The school has peripatetic classes in violin and guitar.
Sport
The school prides itself in the number of sports and sporting activities it takes part in. At present the school teaches Rugby, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Rounders, Cross-Country.
The school is also proud of the clubs it runs as extra curricular activities in which all our staff are involved.
1. Rugby/Soccer Club
2. Netball Club
The school has close links with the Burry Port Infant School and Glan-y-Mor Comprehensive School.
The Welsh Language category of the school is "B", which means that we teach Welsh as a second language with English being the main medium of communication.
Organisation
The school is a Junior school and, therefore, takes children in who are eligible for N.C. Year 3 education, that is 7 years of age. Parents may view the school by appointment. Children leave the school in the August following their 11th birthday to attend local secondary schools - usually Glan-y-Mor Comprehensive - or other schools of their parents' choice. Details of schools are sent out to parents during the Spring Term of the final year. The school has a two-class entry and seven classes in all.
Classes are numbered in the National Curriculum years, Year 3 to Year 6 and are identified by the initial of the teacher's surname.
Special Educational Needs
The number of pupils with Special Educational Needs as identified by the Code of Practice staged Referral Procedure were as follows:
School Action School Action Plus Statement
Year 3 5 2 2
Year 4 11 2 0
Year 5 1 2 2
Year 6 6 2 3+1p/t
TOTAL 23 8 7+1P/T
Initial Concern
Year 3 7
Year4 4
Year 5 5
Year 6 0
16
Identification
Children are identified initially as having Special Educational Needs either because of information received from the feeder Infant School, or from:
(a) teachers' observation/tests;
(b) parents' observations/comments.
Assessment
The school uses a combination of English/Mathematics tests and observations to assess children's needs.
Provision
Children's needs are catered for in the mainstream classes with additional support if necessary. Class teachers provide appropriate levelled work across the curriculum. Support teaching is given, either on a withdrawal or in-class basis.
Monitoring/Record Keeping
Children's work is reviewed by class/support teacher. Evidence of progress or areas of concern are noted in various recording systems.
Support Services/Agencies
When necessary, the school will call upon external specialists to support individual teachers in planning specific work or will help to assess children.
Speech Therapy
Education Psychology
Hearing/Visually Impaired Service
Family Therapy Support
Success of Policy
On going discussions by the whole staff ensures that the policy is a working one. We are constantly aware of children's needs, changing Government policy and are therefore concerned with the effectiveness of our provision.
Referral System
At present there is total integration with support. In the future there will be a change in the referral system in that the educational psychologist sees children in blocked units of time allocated for discussion, assessment, programmes of work. The school has to prioritise children referred.
The links are as follows:
. Educational Psychologist - Support Services
. Feeder Schools - meetings Summer term - Headteacher/
Year Group teacher/SENCO.
Allocation of Resources
Based on the L.E.A. Audit of Special Educational Needs.
The school runs an "open door" policy whereby parents are kept in touch with their child's progress by informal talks, termly parents' evenings and by annual reports. Parents are welcome to consult the staff (including the Headteacher) at any stage of their child's education, but please, if possible, send a note or telephone a message in advance.
SCHOOL TERMS (SEE HOME PAGE)
SCHOOL TIMES
All classes:
08.45 - 12.15 morning session
13.15 - 15.15 afternoon session
There is a small tuck shop in school, which sells fruit and drinks, during the morning break.
RULES
Dress
Winter
Boys
Grey or black trousers, light blue or white shirt, school tie, navy jumper or sweatshirt.
Girls
Grey or navy skirt or tunic, light blue or white blouse, school tie, navy jumper, cardigan or sweat shirt, grey or black trousers.
Summer
Boys
Plain blue or black shorts, plain t-shirt/polo shirt (school insignia accepted) or shirt (white or blue).
Girls
Summer dress (blue/white gingham checks or stripes) or shorts or skirt, plus plain
blue or white t-shirt/polo shirt (school insignia accepted) or blouse.
No multi-coloured shorts or t-shirts are to be worn in school. No cycling shorts are to be worn.
Children should not be in the school grounds before 8.30 a.m. Children should be in school for the start of the school sessions commencing at 8.45 a.m. and 1.15 p.m.
When the bell rings, all children should line up immediately in their proper areas.
No jewellery or make-up to be worn in school.
Sweets or chewing gum are not to be brought to school.
Children who bring bikes to school should push their bikes through the yard.
A note is required if your child is absent from school.
The staff of the school cannot administer medication to the children (asthma inhalers are an exception to this rule)
If a child leaves school early the child in question must be picked up from the classroom. Permission must be obtained from the Headteacher.
Children will not be allowed to stay in at break time or lunchtime if they attend school while they are unwell. (If they are fit to come to school they are fit to go out to play). This rule does not apply to children who become ill while they are in school. Should children need to go to the toilet during break time, the toilets in the middle block will be used.
All children must stand still (wherever they may be) when a vehicle enters the school yard.
Due to vandalism, no children should play in the school grounds after school hours.
The children of Burry Port Junior School should behave with courtesy and responsibility both in and out of school. Do not forget that wherever you go, you are ambassadors of your school.
The observance of these simple rules will help us look after the children in our care.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES/RACIAL EQUALITY
The school provides equal opportunities throughout all educational facilities for all its pupils no matter what creed, colour, religious or cultural persuasion they may be. The school also provides equal opportunities for children with emotional or physical disabilities. (Certain disabilities may need remedial refurbishment of the school buildings by the L.E.A.)
ATTENDANCE
Over the last three terms attendance at the school has been in excess of 93%.
SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR
The one rule for all of us in school is "Everyone will act with courtesy and consideration at all times".
This means that:
1. You always try to understand other people's point of view.
2. In class you make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn and for the teacher to teach.
This means listening carefully, following instructions and helping each other when appropriate
and being quiet and sensible at all times
3. You move gently and quietly about school. This means never running, barging or shouting, but
being ready to help by opening doors, standing back to let people pass and helping to carry things
In crowded areas please keep to the left.
4. You always speak politely to everyone (even if you feel bad tempered!) and use a low voice.
(Shouting is always discourteous)
5. You are silent whenever your are required to be.
6. You keep the school clean and tidy so that it is a welcoming place we can all be proud of. This
means putting all litter in bins, keeping walls and furniture clean and unmarked and taking great care
of the displays, particularly of other people's work.
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