The school day
- The school day runs from 08:45 until 15:15, which equates to 32.5 hours of education a week.
- The school gates open at 08:40 and it is extremely important that your child is in their classroom by 08:45 ready for registration.
Arriving at school and collecting from school
- Children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 must be brought to their classroom door in the morning and collected from their classroom door after school by an adult.
- Children in Key Stage 2 need to enter school through the playground. Children should say goodbye to their adults on the playground and then walk down to the Key Stage 2 building unaccompanied. At the end of the school day, children in years 3&4 must be collected by an adult. Children in Year 5&6 are allowed to walk home alone once a consent letter has been completed.
Classes
We are a two-form entry primary school, so there are two classes in every year group. Our classes are named after significant figures.
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Year group |
Class Name |
Named after |
|---|---|---|
|
Pre-School |
Skylarks |
When Lings Primary School was built, there were lots of Skylarks nesting in this area and this is why the school badge has a Skylark on it. |
|
Reception |
Hargreaves |
This class is named after the author Roger Hargreaves. |
|
Nightingale |
This class is named after the nurse Florence Nightingale. |
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|
Year 1 |
Da Vinci |
This class is named after the artist Leonardo Da Vinci. |
|
Glennie |
This class is named after the percussionist Evelyn Glennie. |
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Year 2 |
Teresa |
This class is named after the human rights activist Mother Teresa. |
|
Wilkinson |
This class is named after the rugby player Jonny Wilkinson. |
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Year 3 |
Attenborough |
This class is named after the broadcaster and biologist David Attenborough. |
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Earhart |
This class is named after the pilot Amelia Earhart. |
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Year 4 |
Faraday |
This class is named after the scientist Michael Faraday. |
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Parks |
This class is named after the activist Rosa Parks. |
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Year 5 |
Tull |
This class is named after the footballer and World War 1 Officer Walter Tull. |
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Pankhurst |
This class is named after the Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. |
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Year 6 |
Hawking |
This class is named after the scientist Stephen Hawking. |
|
Obama |
This class is named after the activist Michelle Obama. |
Which Key Stage is my child in?
|
EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) |
Pre-school and Reception |
|
Key Stage 1 |
Years 1 & 2 |
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Key Stage 2 |
Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
Uniform
Our school uniform is:
- Royal blue jumper/cardigan
- Charcoal grey trousers/skirt/pinafore
- Black shoes or trainers with Velcro fastenings (shoes with laces should only be worn where children can tie their own laces)
- White polo shirts
- Blue checked dress/grey shorts optional in warmer weather
- Book Bag
Our PE kit is:
- Black shorts
- White t-shirt
- Plain black tracksuit or black leggings.
School uniform can be bought in many different shops and supermarkets. If you wish to buy embroidered items, then these can be bought online: online Lings School Uniform.
Families who are eligible for Pupil Premium funding can receive support with buying school uniform – please contact the school office for more information.
PE
Children should come to school in their PE kit on PE days. Each year group has PE twice a week, on the following days:
|
Reception |
Thursday |
Friday |
|---|---|---|
|
Year 1 |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
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Year 2 |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
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Year 3 |
Monday |
Tuesday |
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Year 4 |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
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Year 5 |
Monday |
Tuesday |
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Year 6 |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
What should my child bring?
Children need to bring these things to school with them every day:
- Water bottle
- Waterproof coat
- Reading book and reading record.
- Reading Record
Important dates
Important dates for parents are circulated in advance and can be viewed on our website under ‘News and Dates’.
Stay and Read
We love reading at Lings Primary! We have ‘Stay and Read’ sessions for parents every Friday morning from 8:40-8:50am, where parents can come into the classroom with their child to share a book.
Attendance
It is really important that our children come to school every day, unless they are unwell. When children have days off school it means they miss learning and they miss spending time with their friends and building connections too. Each school day presents a chance to learn something new, spark curiosity and build skills that will shape your child’s future.
Safeguarding, Inclusion and Family Support
We have a team of staff dedicated to safeguarding, inclusion and family support. The team work together with families and children to overcome barriers and work through problems to make sure that our children feel happy and safe. You will see the team out on the playground before and after school every day.
We look forward to working in partnership with you.