Uniform, School Meals & School Day
Uniform
From September 2017, we introduced a compulsory school uniform. To view the policy – click here .
The provider is Purple Dragon Embroidery, based in Pickering. All orders are to be placed through school, order forms are available from the school office or can be downloaded by clicking on the following link:- School Uniform Order Form
Orders can be placed throughout the year, please complete and return the order form to the School Office for processing.
Uniform List
FOOTWEAR:
Sensible black shoes, NOT footwear with heels, trainers or fashion boots
(Children in Class 1 are encouraged to bring a labelled pair of Wellingtons in their first week that can be left in school for outdoor play).
CLOTHING:
Girls:
Winter uniform
- Plain grey trousers, skirt or pinafore
- White polo shirt (available with school logo). The logo is not compulsary.
- Navy blue school jumper or cardigan with new logo
- Navy blue or grey socks or tights
Summer uniform (if desired)
- Blue and white checked school dress
- White socks
- Navy blue cardigan
Boys:
Winter uniform
- Smart, plain grey trousers
- White polo shirt (available with logo) The logo is not compulsary.
- Navy blue school jumper with new logo
- Navy blue, grey or black socks
Summer uniform (if desired)
- Boys may wear grey shorts instead of trousers with the above items
ALL clothing should be clearly named**.
The school will not take responsibility for the loss or damage to any items that the children bring to school: e.g. bikes, toys etc.
It is up to each individual child to take care of his/her own possessions.
**If you need labels for you child’s uniform and want to help raise money for St. Ben’s at the same time, please visit:-
StampTastic
No more sewing or ironing on labels.
No more losing your pencil case or P.E. kit!
Now you can just stamp everything with a personalised stamp usable on fabric, metal, wood & some plastics!
Please use our school’s unique code – YO624DE (no spaces) – which will help raise money for St. Benedict’s Society.
School Meals
The midday meal is cooked on the premises in our own kitchen and it forms an integral part of the school day. It is in fact a good opportunity for social mixing within the school.
Care is taken to ensure that the food is healthy and wholesome. We currently rotate meals on a three weekly basis (paper copies of the menu are available from the school office).
Specialist diets can be catered for on request. Please contact the school office for Special Diet Request Form.
Children in Reception and Years 1 and 2 are entitled to a ‘Universal Infant Free School Meal’. Each individual school dinner will cost £2.30 as from September 2021and MUST be paid in advance. It can be paid daily, weekly, monthly, half-termly or termly using the secure online facility ParentPay or in cash at the School Office. For more information on this facility or password resets – please contact the School Office.
Dinner Rota’s
As an alternative to the main dish of the day there will be the option to have a jacket potato with beans, cheese or tuna.
Please Note – The menu may be varied slightly, depending on the availability of produce. We will also try to ensure that no meat is served on a Friday.
Free School Meals
Application forms for free school meals are available in school and can be supplied upon request. Parents wishing to apply can return the completed form to school, or send it directly to County Hall, or they may contact the school’s Educational Welfare Officer.
You can also find information about free school meals on the North Yorkshire County Council Website.
Packed Lunches
Children wishing to bring a packed lunch are perfectly free to do so.
Our School Day
| Time | Session |
| 08.55 – 10.30 | Registration / Morning Session 1 |
| 10.30 – 10.45 | Morning Break |
| 10.45 – 12.00 | Morning Session 2 |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 – 14.15 | Registration / Afternoon Session 1 |
| 14.15 – 14.30 | Afternoon Break |
| 14.30 – 15.30 | Afternoon Session 2 |
