FRIENDS OF CASTLETHORPE SCHOOL, F.O.C.S.

Friends of Castlethorpe School (FOCS)

FOCS play a very important role in the school. They raise an amazing amount of money for the school, which has benefited the all children by funding the refurbishment of the school library, including the purchasing of books, funding a school visit or a visitor to school at least every term, purchasing ICT equipment, purchasing new tables and chairs, and arranging the annual Christmas party including the entertainment. FOCS  help the school enormously by tirelessly providing refreshments and support at many school events eg. Harvest, the Christmas play, Christmas party, Christmas decoration of the school, Curriculum evenings, New parents evening, ordering and supplying school uniform, Sports Day refreshments to list just some. All parents are automatically members of FOCS, please contact the current committee if you are able to help in any way.

Partnership With Parents

Castlethorpe First School encourages a close partnership with parents as being important in the children's' development. Parents are very welcome in school. We appreciate the help given by parents working alongside teachers in the classroom and on occasions when we go out of school. These include our weekly visits to the village hall for P.E., walks and special visits.
Parents are most welcome to come in after school to see their child's work, talk about progress or to raise any concerns. Parents who are unable to come into school are similarly very welcome to contact the school by telephone and speak to the class teacher. If parents have a particular concern it would be a good idea to arrange an appointment for a convenient time to talk.

Parent Consultation Evenings

Parent Consultation Evenings are arranged in the Autumn and Spring terms to give an opportunity to discuss childrens' progress and future development. An Open Evening is held in the Summer term for parents to view children's work with their child and informally discuss their child's annual report

Information Evenings for parents

Throughout the year we hold information evenings for parents on different aspects of school life. Some evenings focus on specific year groups within the school. Others target particular subject areas.
Curriculum plans for each class are sent home by letter and are available on the school website

Home School Agreement

At Castlethorpe School we have a Home – School agreement that provides a framework for partnership between home and school. This is an agreement entered into by the school, parents and the child.

Links with other parents

If you are new to the village or live outside the village and would like to have contact with other parents please let the school secretary know (01908 510342).

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