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SPORT Attendance After School Clubs SCHOOL UNIFORM Parent - Teacher Association
EDUCATION FOR MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING   CHARGING AND REMISSIONS POLICY
SCHOOL RULES
Our school rules are simple to understand and we expect all pupils to adhere to them.
Always arrive at school on time; 08.45 - 9.00 am. It is important for the school's administration that you are punctual. When the weather is fine you will be required to remain outside until the bell rings.
Keep your desk tidy, sit properly on chairs.
If you have brought a note to slay indoors at playtime sit in Room 8 and read quietly.
If there is a reason why you cannot do P.E. or Games bring a letter from your parents explaining why you can not take part.
If you are, absent from school for any reason bring a note from home to explain why you have not been at school.
Make sure your belongings are carefully named.
Always behave in a polite, respectful and responsible way.
Persistent latecomers are noted and may have privileges removed.
Personal Jewellery
The only items of personal jewellery acceptable are
• a watch

• one plain ring

• a maximum of one pair of stud earrings or small sleepers

• hair styles should be neat and tidy.
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SPORT

Largymore Primary is concerned with the education of the whole child and it is in this context that Sport and Physical Education is given an important place in the provision made for each child.

Through our Physical Education Policy we seek to;

- promote in each puil an awareness of the benefits of sport and spoting activity in terms of healthy life styles and a physical well being.

- to contribute to the physical development of each puil through the promotion and acquisition of sports' skills.

- to create an awareness of the benefits of team work and to share the value of sports and games through their sense of satisfaction and achievement from play.

- to experience a range of sports and sport's activities as part of the curriculum for physical education and as extra-curricular activities.

To fulfll these aims all pupils from Year 1 to 7 participate in two sessions of Physical Education per week and in Years 6 and 7 pupils have one afternoon of games. In addition, Year 7 pupils have 15 sessions in Lisburn Swimming Pool.

Pupils in Key Stage 2 are encouraged to join our after school clubs and compete against other local schools. The main sports available are:-
badminton 
football 
hockey 
netball 
swimming
Attendance
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The average school attendance over the last few years has been Attendance approximately 95% -the figure for the previous academic year will be recorded on the hard copy of the school's prospectus available to all prospective parents.

During the school day no pupil is, permitted to leave school before normal time unless they have received the permission of the Principal. Parents are requested not to ask for such permission except in very special circumstances and to arrange routine dental appointments, shopping errands etc. outside. school hours. It is important that the Principal is aware of any custodial irregularities. When a pupil returns after a period of absence, a letter explaining the reason for the absence should be forwarded to the class teacher.
After School Clubs
All teachers are involved in the provision of afternoon activities for older pupils, normally P6 and P7. This means that there can be as many as 10 clubs available after school hours in any week.

These include the following: cookery, folk dancing, computer, art, table games (including tabletennis and snooker badminton (for team and beginners), football (indoor and outdoor), supahock, netball (for team and beginners) and band. Our newly functional computer suite also hosts our after-school computer club.

This involves a tremendous commitment on the part of the teachers, and pupils are very fortunate in having such wide opportunities for developing skills, interests and hobbies. In return, they are expected to give of their best in contributing to club activities with enthusiasm and good attendance.
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Music Art and Drama
The expressive arts are an important part of our curriculum with pupils being actively encouraged to read or perform in our school assembly. In addition a school production is presented each year in the form of class concerts, carol services or pantomimes. These have always been greatly enjoyed. Groups from the school have also enjoyed success in drama, talent and art competitions.
Thanks to the support of teachers from the South Eastern Music Centre the school provides woodwind and brass lessons for approximately 20 children. Many of the pupils have achieved commendable results in external examinations.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
In Largymore we feel that the wearing of school uniform is important as it helps create a school identity and fosters self esteem. It is encouraged at every opportunity but the success or otherwise in the wearing of uniform depends on the co-operation of the parents. It is important to see that children come to school properly prepared for the day and dressed in uniform.

The school colours are maroon, turquoise and grey. The uniform may be obtained from a number of suppliers in Lisburn including McCalls and Chitticks.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Skirts
Blouses
Tie

socks/tights
trousers/pinafores/skirts 
cardigans/jerseys 
School sweatshirt		 -
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-		 grey or white
white
Maroon, turquoise and grey
diagonal stripes
grey or white
grey
grey or maroon
maroon with school badge

(obtainable from McCalls and Chitticks)
Parent - Teacher Association

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We are fortunate in Largymore to have an active and supportive P.T.A. that works regularly during the school year to organise meetings, social activities and fund raising events. Their efforts have raised thousands of pounds for flue school over the past number of years and although this has been valuable it is their general support to all facets of school life that is prized. New parents are encouraged to attend and participate in P.T.A. events.
CHARGING AND REMISSIONS POLICY - A Summary
As a general principle there will be no charge for education provided in Largymore Primary in relation to the National Curriculum or activities planned wholly or partly during school hours. The Board of Governors, however, are aware of the importance of educational visits and other enrichment activities. The following policy attempts to sustain such activities.
Residential Visits
Where a school activity involves pupils in at least one night away from home a charge will be levied to meet the cost of the board and lodging and other consumables supplied. A voluntary contribution will be sought from parents to cover the cost of travel.
Day Visits
These are organised on the basis of voluntary contributions by the parents. If substantial parental contributions are not forthcoming for any proposed trip the viability of it taking place will be carefully examined.
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Breakages and Losses
The school may ask parents to pay for damage to school property or equipment where this is a result of misbehaviour or carelessness.

A complete copy of the Charging and Remissions Policy is available from the school office.
Educational Visits
Educational Visits are an integral part of our school curriculum. We have a number of annual residential trips for P7 pupils to places such as Ardnabannan. Various day trips are also organised by class teachers to places of interest. The purposes of these trips are not only for enjoyment but to enhance and support the work carried out in the classroom.

Parents whose children are involved in residential trips will be given the opportunity of hearing from the teachers in charge the nature and range of activities that the children will be undertaking in.
CROSS COMMUNITY CONTACTS
EDUCATION FOR MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING 
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It has always been school policy to strive for involvement in, co-operation with and understanding of the society of which we are part. This was done by demonstrating to the children that they have an active contributory role to play in their community and it is as important as others who are also contributing. The importance is to show to children that within the whole there will be people with different traditions and cultures whose contribution should never be undervalued but rather respected and valued and if need be critically appraised.

Before the onset of Education for Mutual Understanding the policy of the School had been an outward approach to education - not only encouraging classes to visit places of interest but to bring, agencies to the school and add realism to the subjects being taught. It has always been realised that cross-fertilisation be it ideas or social aspects developed the individual and the school. No child is an island as is no school.

Through sporting competitions music etc, an extremely good relationship has been built up with the neighbouring schools.

Lisburn like other towns in the Province has had its share of conflict between the differing traditions. It is therefore seen that the approach inherent in EMU will at least go some way in preparing our children for integration, with understanding, into the community in which they will develop.

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