The School Day
The school day is divided into two sessions:

Morning Session:	9.00 - 12.15pm
	The morning break is 15 minutes from 10.30am.
Afternoon Session:	1.15pm 3.20pm
	The afternoon break for children in Year R, Year1 and Year 2 is at the discretion of the class teacher.

Children should not to be on the school premises before 8.45am

School Meals
School meals are provided at a price of £2.15 for Key Stage 1 & £2.30 for Key Stage 2. These meals are cooked at Knights Templar First School, and there is always a good choice of main course and sweet. Payment can be made by cash or cheque on Monday mornings. Cheques should be made payable to Somerset County Council. At the beginning of each term, parents are informed as to the cost for the full half term. Payment made in advance is always adjusted and credits calculated should the child have any absences. All money sent to school should be in a clearly marked envelope.

Children may bring a packed lunch if parents prefer. A drink should be brought in a leak-proof flask. We do not allow glass containers or fizzy drinks. Free school meals can be provided where there is financial need. Please contact the school office if you think you may be eligible.

Health and Welfare
Should your child be absent from school through illness or any other reason we ask you to telephone the school (on the 1st day of absence) or send a written note.

We are required to indicate reasons for absence in a daily register and publish annually the number of children who are absent without authorisation.

If your child arrives late at school you should report to the school office.

If your child is taken ill at school, you will be contacted in order that he/she may be taken home. Sometimes a child may require some form of medication, which has to be administered during the school day - in this case a parent or other responsible adult should visit the school to administer it.

St Peter's First School Absence September 2009 – July 2010
Attendance	94.1%
Authorised absence	5.0%
Unauthorised	0.7%

School Uniform

GIRLS	BOYS
Grey pinafore dress or skirt Black trousers Red and white checked dress (summer) White blouse/polo shirt Red cardigan/sweatshirt with school logo Red or grey tights/socks (white for summer) Sensible black shoes	Black shorts or trousers White shirt/polo shirt Red sweatshirt with school logo Grey socks Sensible black shoes
In P.E. girls and boys wear a white t-shirt and red shorts. Sweatshirts, T-shirts, Polo shirts and shorts can be ordered from the school, as well as name tapes. Slip on plimsolls should be worn for P.E. P.E. kit should be in school at all times in a named drawstring bag. Swimming kit, when needed, should be kept in a waterproof bag, which can be purchased from the office. Jewellery should not be worn, although children with pierced ears may wear studs.