General Information
School Day, Uniform, Transport, School Lunches, Healthy Eating, Absenteeism and Lateness, Equipment, School Fees, Admissions Policy, Discipline Policy, Further Information
School Day
Pupils will be expected to arrive at school so as to be in the classrooms by 8.45 a.m.
Great emphasis will be placed on punctuality and regular attendance. Pupils arriving and leaving by coach should use the ramp entrance and all other pupils must use the playground entrance.
School ends: Monday-Thursday: 4.30pm, Fridays: Summer 3.25pm Winter: 1.00pm
Uniform
At all times, both in private and in public, in uniform and especially when not in uniform, pupils are expected to dress in a modest way, befitting a true Jewish girl and as required by Shulchan Aruch (Jewish Code of Law).
Specific dress guidelines will be issued to your daughter before acceptance into the school, which will be explained and each pupil will be expected to abide by them at all times.
The school uniform can be purchased from Schoolwear, 140 Brent Street in Hendon, telephone number 020 8202 2203.
Transport
Transport will be provided from locations in NW London, Edgware and Ilford. This is arranged by a Parents’ Committee.
Details of whom to contact regarding transport can be obtained from the school office.
School Lunches
Pupils are expected to bring their own packed lunch. Pupils will not generally be allowed to leave school premises to purchase lunch and so if someone has forgotten her lunch she must contact Mrs Freeman who will advise.
No food products should be brought into the school unless they have a recognised Hechsher (rabbinic supervision).
Healthy Eating
The School promotes a Healthy Eating policy, and therefore fizzy drinks in cans and bottles are not allowed. Water or Fruit Juice is recommended, with fruit or vegetables for snacks.
Absenteeism and Lateness
A signed note from a parent or guardian must be produced on return to school, sating the reason for any absence or late arrival. Students arriving late, without a suitable note. May be sent home.Where the absence was due to a contagious illness, a doctor’s note must be produced stating that the illness is no longer infectious.
Students are not permitted to leave the premises during normal school hours. Dental or medical appointments should be made outside of normal school hours, or at least at the beginning or end of the day. Notice of these must of course be given in advance.
Equipment
Pupils are expected to come to school prepared for lessons and with the appropriate equipment. The homework diary must be with each pupil at every lesson.
Teachers will inform each class at the beginning of the year what equipment and books are required.
School Fees
Tuition fees are £1300.00 per term. Fees are payable either one term in advance or by monthly standing order.
One term’s notice in writing must be given of any withdrawal of a pupil from the school or a term’s fees paid in lieu thereof.
School trips and transport costs are not included in tuition fees.
Admissions
Admission to the school is open to any girl eligible as a Jew in accordance with the ruling of a recognised Rabbinic Authority. Preference is generally given to pupils who are moving up from Class 6 of the Lubavitch Junior Girls School. At the same time, when considering admission of a pupil, the School takes into account the wellbeing of the individual pupil and of the other members of the class as a whole.
The Class 6 pupils sit an entrance exam to assess their abilities in all aspects of their study. Other girls applying for entrance may be required to take a similar exam, and would generally be invited for interview with her parents when appropriate.
Orthodox Jewish girls for whom the school is named in a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be given urgent priority for admission. So too will orthodox Jewish girls in public care.
Some pupils attend from abroad, on the basis of recommendation by a Rabbi in their home locality. Sometimes a telephone interview might be conducted.
No child is refused admission to the school solely on financial grounds. However, all parents are expected to discuss arrangements with the fees committee.
No child is refused admission to the school due to her parents' financial inability. At the same time, parents are expected to pay tuition fees where possible, at a rate which will be decided through discussion with the Fees Committee. Parents may reach an agreement with the school to partially pay "in kind," by offering services which the school requires.
Discipline
Learning is bolstered and sustained in the presence of a positive and cheerful atmosphere. This occurs when our pupils act within established guidelines of behaviour. Although school discipline may involve challenging components, the overall goal is to develop good Middos in our pupils and to prepare them for a lifetime of working and co-operating with others.
The parent's role in discipline is vital. We appreciate insight and support of parents when working to develop self-discipline in our Pupils. Our rules are reasonable and designed to breed a positive learning environment. When these rules are followed.
Pupils are recognized for their cooperation. At the same time, when a Pupil chooses to disregard behavioural expectations, consequences fashioned to help change behaviour and guide the Pupil in making more appropriate decisions will be forthcoming.
Further Information
In addition to the above, parents and carers of pupils will be supplied on request with the following information:
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particulars of policies relating to bullying, child protection, health and safety, the promotion of good behaviour and sanctions adopted in the event of pupils
misbehaving
- particulars of academic performance during the preceding school year, including the results of any public examinations
- details of the complaints procedure adopted by the school, together with details of the number of complaints registered under the formal procedure during the preceding school year
- details of the number of staff employed at the school, including temporary staff, and a summary of their qualifications.
In order to obtain any or all of the above, please contact the School Secretary.
