Next classes: Saturday 07/11 · 9:00–12:30 · Independence Day

Parents

Parents — an important part of the school

The Polish language opens the way for a child to family, culture, and further study and work in Great Britain and Poland.

Close to children. Close to the school.

Family day in class F_2017
Photograph from the school archive

At home and at school

Polish identity every day

We encourage reading together, talking in Polish and discovering family stories. Polska Macierz Szkolna (Polish Educational Society) publishes information about Polish Saturday schools: polskamacierz.org.

  • Reading together
  • Conversations in Polish
  • Family stories

Up to date

Notices and news

Parents’ questions

The first weeks at school

Answers for families who are just starting school Saturdays — with links to the rules and calendars.

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What time should I drop off and collect my child?

Lessons run from 9:00 to 12:30, and children are collected at 12:30. Children enrolled in extra-curricular activities finish by 13:45 at the latest. You can name a person authorised to collect your child on the enrolment form.

Contact and directions
What is a school Saturday like?

Three lessons: 9:10–10:00, 10:10–11:00 and 11:30–12:30, with breaks at 10:00–10:10 and 11:00–11:30. Children eat only during the snack break, in the designated area.

School Handbook
What is the parent duty rota, and when is our duty?

Each family carries out three duties per school year — one in each term — and helps to keep things orderly and safe during the school Saturday. We give the date at least two weeks in advance. In the Duty Rota Calendar you can select your child’s class, and we will then show only your dates.

Duty rota calendar
What if I cannot attend my duty?

You must notify the Headteacher or the administrator no later than 24 hours before the duty and carry out the duty on a new date. A duty can also be replaced with a payment of £20 — in writing, at least two weeks before the date. For a missed duty the school charges £50. Requests are made using the duty change form.

Parent Duty Rules
When do we pay the instalments?

In three instalments, before each term; the dates and amounts are on the Fees page. Payments are accepted by bank transfer, with the child’s full name as the payment reference. Fees remain payable until written notice of withdrawal is given.

School Fees
Where can I find current information for parents?

Notices are on this page and on the home page, and all announcements are in News. Teachers also send information by e-mail; please check it regularly, as it includes, among other things, the dates of duties.

News
Can my child have a phone at school?

Phones must be switched off during lessons. Devices used in a lesson are taken by the teacher and returned to parents after lessons. The school is not responsible for lost or damaged electronic devices or toys.

School Regulations

IT'S GOOD TO BE TOGETHER

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Saturdays together, the Polish language and new friendships. Join our school community.