New to Reception - September 2024
We are delighted to welcome you as a parent to Norwood Primary School and congratulations on your child being given a place for September as we have been oversubscribed this year.
Over the next few weeks you will receive lots of information in preparation for the September start. Please read everything carefully and look at any key dates as we want to give your child the best start to their time at Norwood.
- Monday 15th April National Primary Admissions Day
- Wednesday 19th June New to Reception Parents Information Meeting 6.30pm (Lots of information will be made available and opportunity to meet staff and book dates to visit school)
- Tuesday 9th July Pre-school taster day 3.00pm - 4.00pm
- Wednesday 10th July Pre-school taster day 3.00pm - 4.00pm
- Wednesday 4th September Parents and child visits
- Thursday 5th September Parents and child visits
- Friday 6th September Parents and child visits
- Monday 9th September Reception children start part-time ( mornings or afternoons)
- Monday 16th September Reception children start full -time
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I buy a school book bag, drawstring PE bags and water bottle?
A: From the school office. Bookbags are £6.50, drawstring PE bags are £3.50 and water bottles are £2. Cash only please.
Q: Where can I buy school sweatshirts and cardigans?
A: Logo sweatshirts and cardigans can be bought from Whittakers on the corner of Hoghton St and London St or from Zips and Snips on Eastbank St. Plain navy sweatshirts and cardigans can be bought from most supermarkets including Matalan.
Q: How can I arrange a place for Breakfast or After School Club?
A: Contact Emma Taylor from Frantastic ASC on 07593 511483.
Q: How do I find out what school meals are available?
A: The menu for September 2024 will be given to you when the children start part-time in September. Our current menu is on the Parents section of the website - Dinner Menu.
Q: How can I get involved with school life?
A: Friends of Norwood (FON) arranges lots of fun events for the children and families over the school year including discos, Christmas events and Summer Fairs. As a parent of a child at Norwood, you automatically are a member of FON. To get further involved, please contact them on their Facebook page friendsofnorwood or by email on http://[email protected]/.