Shirehampton School Day
Welcome
At Shirehampton Primary School, we provide a structured, engaging and nurturing school day that enables every child to learn, play and thrive. Please ensure your child arrives on time each day so they are ready to begin learning promptly.
🕗 School Opens 8:40am 🏫 School Finishes 3:10pm
Our School Day
Reception to Year 6 pupils attend school for 32.5 hours each week, in line with Department for Education guidance.
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| School Day | 8:40am – 3:10pm |
| Nursery AM Session | 8:40am – 11:40am |
| Nursery PM Session | 12:10pm – 3:10pm |
Break & Lunch Times
| Year Group | Break | Lunch |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | — | 11:30am |
| Reception & Key Stage 1 | 10:15am – 10:30am | 11:45am – 12:30pm |
| Key Stage 2 | 10:30am – 10:45am | 12:30pm – 1:15pm |
Arriving at School
The school gates open shortly before the start of the school day to allow children to arrive safely and settle into class.
Children should arrive in good time so they are ready to start learning at 8:40am.
If your child arrives after the school day has started, they must report to the school office to be signed in.
Collecting Your Child
Children are dismissed at 3:10pm.
If someone different is collecting your child, please let the school office know before the end of the school day.
If you are unexpectedly delayed, please telephone the school office as soon as possible.
What to Bring Each Day
Please ensure your child brings:
- A named water bottle
- A coat suitable for the weather
- Their book bag or school bag
- PE kit (on their allocated PE days)
- Any required medication (handed to the school office with the appropriate form
School Closures & Severe Weather
At Shirehampton Primary School, our aim is always to remain open wherever it is safe to do so. We will only close the school in exceptional circumstances where the health and safety of pupils, staff or visitors could be at risk, or where it is not possible to operate the school safely.
How will I know if the school is closed?
If we need to close the school unexpectedly due to severe weather or another emergency, we will notify families as quickly as possible by:
- Sending a message via Arbor
- Posting an update on the school website
- Informing Bristol City Council, who will publish school closures on their website
We ask parents and carers to check these communication channels before travelling to school during periods of severe weather.
During Severe Weather
Please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather.
- During cold weather, children should bring a warm coat, suitable footwear and any other appropriate outdoor clothing.
- During hot weather, children should come to school wearing suitable clothing, have a named water bottle and apply sun cream before arriving at school. We also recommend that children bring a sun hat.
Where it is safe to do so, children will continue to enjoy outdoor learning and play. During periods of extreme weather, staff will adapt activities and routines as necessary to ensure pupils remain safe and comfortable.
Home-School Partnership
At Shirehampton Primary School, we believe that children achieve their very best when home and school work together. We value the strong partnership we have with our families and recognise that parents, carers and school staff all play an important role in supporting every child's learning, wellbeing and development.
Our Home-School Agreement sets out the shared expectations that help us create a safe, positive and successful learning environment for everyone. The agreement reflects our commitment to working together throughout your child's time at Shirehampton Primary School.
Please select the appropriate agreement below:
Thank you for working in partnership with us to support your child's education and help them to Learn, Aspire and Achieve.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the school day or daily routines, please contact the school office. We are always happy to help.