New Starters - September 2026
Welcome to our family - let the adventure begin!
We are very excited to welcome you to St. Clement's Catholic Primary School and would like to thank you for choosing us to shape your child’s future.
Starting school is a huge step not only for your child, but for you as parents too! At St. Clement's Catholic Primary School, we want all of our new families to be happy and comfortable with their next big chapter, therefore have a thorough transition process to support your child to settle quickly and get off to the best possible start.
Transition Arrangements
Home Visits
Class Teacher, Miss Daley and our Deputy Head, Miss Mc Nicholas will visit your child whilst at home. This visit is really all about getting to know your child a little, telling you a bit more about the school – and giving you an opportunity to speak confidentially about your child's needs and development – it is nothing to worry about. These visits will take place on the following dates:
· Tuesday 16th June
· Tuesday 23rd June
We will ask that you sign up to a time that suits you and your family.
Stay-and-Play Sessions
A stay-and-play session has been organised for you and your child as a structure for a gradual transition. Parents/Carers are invited to join their child at the session as this will help begin to build up their independence and comfortability in the classroom.
These visits will take place on the following day:
· Monday 29th June – 9.30am to 10.30am – Morning Session
· Monday 29th June – 1.30pm to 2.30pm – Afternoon Session
We will ask that you sign up to a time that suits you and your family. (Please note: there will only 15 places in each group.)
Transition Session - Whole Class
On Tuesday, July 7th July your child is invited into school to join us for our first ‘Whole School Transition Day’. On this day, your child will be able to come to school on their own and meet their new classmates during the morning, from 9.15am until 11.15am. They will spend time with their teacher in their new classroom.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR
Parents/Carers are invited to stay in the school hall for a tea/coffee and a chat with other new parents and some staff, while the children stay and play and get to know each other in the reception classroom.
Arrangements for September 2026
Start Dates:
Wednesday, 2nd September: Morning Session 8.35am – 11.35am
Thursday, 3rd September: Morning Session/Lunch 8.35am – 12.35pm
Friday, 4th September: First full day 8.35am – 3.10pm
From Monday, 7th September: Fulltime school hours 8.35am – 3.10pm
What you will need to bring:
· Water bottle containing water – daily
· Book bag – to carry reading books in/out of school – daily
· Reading Books and Reading Records – daily
· PE Kits – come wearing it on PE days
· Packed lunch – if not having a school lunch – daily
· Drawstring Bag – containing a change of clothes to leave on peg in class (we will provide the drawstring bag)
In September:
For the first few weeks we will focus primarily on settling the children into full time school and the new routines and make sure they are happy and making friends.
For full information from the New Starter Parent Evening - please see the attachments below: