Parent Handbook 2012-13.pdf - Beacon Hill School

Parent Information Booklet 2012 - 13On The First DayPlease do not arrive too early. A long wait may be upsetting for your child. Be positive andencouraging. Show enthusiasm about school and assure your child that you will be waitingat the end of the day to listen to all they have done.Be prepared to ‘let go’ when they are taken to their classroom. If you are upset don’t letthem see this or sense tension in your voice - they will only become upset too. If they cry orcling to you, leave immediately and they will soon settle down.Be on time to collect them in the afternoon. Your child will worry if you aren’t there to greetthem and ask about their day.Food at SchoolDo not give your child too much food as Year 1 children become distressed if they cannoteat all that has been packed for them. Snack packed separately from lunch will avoidconfusion at eating times. In the first weeks, don’t worry if all the food you have packed isn’teaten.Remember to pack a healthy lunch and snacks as sweets and treats do not support brainpowerand learning.As we have several students who have severe reactions to nuts and nut products, we do notallow nuts or products containing nuts into school. Please consider this when packing snacksand lunches.We do not allow children or their parents to bring in cakes, candies or goodies to share withtheir friends for birthdays or celebrations as this usually causes disruption to the day’slessons.Remember Children Need• no unrealistic and stressful demands made on them.• constant support and encouragement to face new situations.• praise to develop self-confidence.• opportunities to do things for themselves.• special jobs at home to help develop independence and a sense ofresponsibility36