USEFUL INFORMATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
Returning to school in September and getting back into routines can be a confusing time with lots of new information to juggle! We have put this page together to answer as many questions that you might have as possible, but if you don't find the answer here please email us at office@burleystmatthias.co.uk and we will respond as soon as possible!
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HOW MUCH DO SCHOOL DINNERS COST AND HOW DO I PAY?
School meals are free for all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. In Year 3, 4, 5 and 6, meals cost £2.75 unless your child is eligible for free schools meals in which case they are free. Payments can be made on our School Gateway App, or in cash at a PayPoint (please see the office for a payment voucher).
To register for free school meals, please ask the office for a form, or go to the Leeds City Council website at Apply for free school meals (leeds.gov.uk)
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WHERE CAN I FIND THE LUNCHTIME MENU AND HOW DO I OPT IN/OUT?
Our menus are on the school website and will be in our notice boards. We also offer a picture menu for children in school to help them make a choice.
If you wish to change your child from school lunches to packed lunch or the other way around, please tell the office so we can ensure our cook makes the right amount of food each day!
- WHEN IS THE FIRST DAY BACK, AND WHAT ARE THE START AND END TIMES FOR THE SCHOOL DAY?
The first day is back is Tuesday 03 September. The staff have a training day on the Monday!
School opens for children at 8.40am, and the bell rings at 8.50am. Children who arrive after 8.50am need to arrive through the school office.
School finishes at 3.20pm. If you are late, please collect your child up to 3.30pm from the school office.
- EARLY ARRIVALS AND LATE COLLECTIONS
If you child arrives early without parental supervision, they cannot be unsupervised and so will be placed in our breakfast club at a charge of £2.
School finishes at 3.20pm. If you are late, please collect your child up to 3.30pm from the school office. If you will be after 3.30pm, your child will be included in our afterschool club and a charge of £2.50 will be added to your child's account. We do not have provision and staffing for free child care after the end of the school day.
- CAN I CHANGE WHO COLLECTS MY CHILD?
Yes, please let the office know as soon as possible and before 2.00pm ideally so we have time to share messages with staff and children. If you wish to add anyone to your regular collection list, please let the office know and we can add them on to save you ringing if you need to make a last minute change.
- dO YOU TAKE CASH IN SCHOOL - HOW DO I PAY FOR THINGS?
We no longer take cash in school. If you wish to pay for anything by cash, we print a voucher for you to take to the local PayPoints which can be found in many of our local shops. We take card payments on the School Gateway app. If you need to pay for a trip, doing it on School Gateway means you also give consent which saves you filling out and returning paper forms to school!