The Academy Day

Please note that ‘Class 1’ equates to ‘Year 2’ in English mainstream schools, ‘Class 2’ to ‘Year 3’, etc.

The start and end of the day during Covid restrictions

During Covid restrictions, the start of the day has been changed. The school opens at 8.30am and the back gates are manned. Children then go straight to their classrooms.

End of the day during Covid

The end of the day has been staggered, as part of our Covid procedures. On longer days, Class 1 leaves at 3.15pm, Class 2 at 3.20pm and Class 3 at 3.25pm. After this, any pupil who has not been collected, will be taken to Reception.  If you are going to be late collecting your child, please contact Reception. We would urge parents to be punctual when collecting children, especially following an after-school activity.

Timings During Covid

Kindergarten Age 3½ to 6:

Mon – Fri: 8.30 am – 12.50 pm
Universal Infant Free School Meals served 11:00 am.

Class 1*

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8.40 am – 12.45 pm
Tue, Thu: 8.40 am –3.15 pm during Covid.
Universal Infant Free School Meals served 11:00 am.

Class 2*

Mon, Fri: 8.40 am – 12.45 pm
Tue, Wed, Thu: 8.40 am – 3.20pm during Covid.

Class 3*

Mon – Thu: 8.40 am – 3.25 pm during Covid.
Fri: 8.40 am – 12.45 pm

Class 4 to 7

Each weekday: 8.40 am – 3.30 pm

Class 8

Each weekday: 8.40 am – 3.45 pm.

Class 9 and 10

Each weekday: 8.40 am – 3.45 pm with after school lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 

Morning break:

Lower School Break 10.45 – 11.15. Upper School Break 10.50 – 11.15 am.
Lower School Lunch time: 12.45 – 1.35 pm. Upper School Lunch time: 12.50 – 1.35 pm.

 

Why is full-time school introduced gradually?

At the Steiner Academy we recognise the benefits for some children in gradually increasing hours at school through Classes 1 to 3, rather than full days from the outset.   We believe that the learning experience will be tiring for young children and the benefits of the Steiner curriculum are maximised when young children have sufficient time to play.  In Kindergarten and on short days in Lower School, the mornings are marked as two sessions divided by a 30 minute break during which a wholesome meal or snack is provided.

The School Year

As an Academy we are required to hold 358 teaching sessions per annum which is equivalent to 179 school days.

 

 

Start and end of the day before Covid

The school opens at 8.15am.  The Egg playground is supervised from this time.  At the end of the day, any pupil who has not been collected, will be taken to Reception.  If you are going to be late collecting your child, please contact Reception. We would urge parents to be punctual when collecting children, especially following an after-school club.

Timings before Covid

Kindergarten Age 3½ to 6:

Mon – Fri: 8.30 am – 12.50 pm
Universal Infant Free School Meals served 11:00 am.

Class 1*

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8.40 am – 12.45 pm
Tue, Thu: 8.40 am – 3.30 pm
Universal Infant Free School Meals served 11:00 am.

Class 2*

Mon, Fri: 8.40 am – 12.45 pm
Tue, Wed, Thu: 8.40 am – 3.30 pm

Class 3*

Mon – Thu: 8.40 am – 3.30 pm
Fri: 8.40 am – 12.45 pm

Class 4 to 7

Each weekday: 8.40 am – 3.30 pm

Class 8

Each weekday: 8.40 am – 3.45 pm

Class 9 and 10

Each weekday: 8.40 am – 3.45 pm with some optional lessons until 5.00 pm

Morning break:

Lower School Break 10.45 – 11.15. Upper School Break 10.50 – 11.15 am.

Lower School Lunch time: 12.45 – 1.35 pm. Upper School Lunch time: 12.50 – 1.35 pm.