Information for Parents

Welcome

Welcome to Miri and to Piasau School. We are a learning focussed school where you are assured that the children receive a quality education that is comparable to theb best of its kind anywhere in the world. A thet start of this school year the school received the rare status of being accredited as a learning focussed school at the very top level - mastering.

Visitors frequently comment on the relaxed, friendly and cheerful atmosphere they find at Piasau School. We know this to be the outward reflection of the spirit of an active learning school and a small indication of Piasau's strength and special flavour. However, the main foundation of the school is based on the experience, ability and dedication of the teachers and support staff working closely with the families.

It is hoped that you will find the information in these notes to be both interesting and useful. They should give you an insight into the life of our school, the buildings and the organisation.  Some of these ideas should indicate how best you could encourage your children to take full advantage of the many opportunities available to them here.  It should also give you some idea of what active part you can play in the life of the school, a few basic rules and highlight some useful information.

Enjoy reading through these notes. If you wish for clarification on any point, or have any problems associated with the general well being of your child at school, please do not hesitate to come into school to discuss them with any member of the staff.  We offer an understanding, listening ear to all issues and have created many opportunities for you to communicate concerns through direct contact with the teachers, School Board or myself.          

 

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our aim

 Piasau School’s aim is to ensure that all children are given the opportunity and environment to learn to their full potential.

The school offers a broad based learning focussed curriculum within a friendly and caring community, striving to fulfil the academic, linguistic, physical and social potential of each child.

The children come to Piasau School to learn.

"At Piasau School we believe that learning is a life long process which

  • Furthers knowledge
  • Develops skills and
  • Deepens understanding

And is best promoted in a nurturing, supportive yet challenging international environment"

       

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The History of the School

The earliest record we have of a Shell Expatriate Senior Staff School here in Miri dates back to 1922 when there was an open-sided wooden building situated opposite the GCM Padang.  After the war, a school was opened at Lutong Club and was in use for several years.

In August 1955 a new school was opened in what was then the only two-storey building in Piasau Camp (now the Hornbill House).  It was not until 1968 that the school took off in a big way with the discovery of the offshore oil and gas fields.  In 1969 there was soon a need for more space and so the Rest House and School swapped buildings. Since then Piasau School building has continued to expand to its present size.

In January 1993 the school achieved a maximum figure of 283 children and 22 full-time teachers. In 2001 the numbers dropped to 70.  The present number on roll is around 260 pupils with 23 teachers. This number is expected to rise during 2008-9.

As well as classrooms the school has a reading scheme room, two well-stocked libraries, a music / video room, a computer suite, a teachers’ resource centre and a large air-conditioned gymnasium.  We have two play areas: a small fenced area and the school field. Both are equipped with play apparatus. Most classrooms have interactive white boards and all classrooms have computers for the children.

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The School’s Curriculum

  • International Primary Curriculum
  • Numeracy and Literacy
  • Cultural Module
  • Second Language Teaching
  • Dutch Language

The school is organised on an age basis. Wherever possible there is at least one teacher for each year group. All the children follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Literacy and Numeracy are studied as set out in the English National Curriculum documents.
The school offers a Cultural Module for an hour each Wednesday afternoon when the children learn about different countries around the world. The school has also created the opportunity for parents to work in school with their own children on their own language and culture. Further information on this option will be given to you when you enrol your child for the school.

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THE INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY CURRICULUM (IPC)

The IPC started its life as a curriculum that had been researched, written and developed for the Shell schools around the word. Piasau School was fortunate enough to be involved in the early years of its development. Since those days the popularity of the IPC has grown enormously and now over 350 schools follow the IPC. The success of the IPC is based on its comprehensive curriculum coverage set in an international setting that has taken on board all the recent research in how children learn.

The IPC is made up of three major components:

Subject Goals
Personal Goals
International Goals

The Subject Goals comprise of subjects that you expect to see in any curriculum anywhere in the world: Science, Art, Geography, History, ICT (computing), Music, Physical Education, Society, Technology and an additional language. Subjects are taught with a truly global perspective. For example, instead of learning only about the Pennines in the UK, the children will learn about mountains in a more generic way – the effect mountains have on climate, the impact they have on the population etc. This knowledge can then be transferred to any particular mountain range anywhere in the world.

All of the Subject goals are broken down into four age ranges.

Early years
Nursery and Primary 1
Milepost one Primary 2 and 3
Milepost two Primary 4 and 5
Milepost three Primary 6,7 and 8

Each Milepost has a list of the skills, knowlegde and understanding that a child should have acuired by set ages.

The IPC is thematic and is organised into units of work.  Each unit covers several curriculum areas and varies in length. Each unit focuses on a particular topic area. For example, your child might study “communication” for seven weeks. The structure of the lessons is based on methods that will differ from those used ‘in our days’. The children could spend several days studying the scientific aspects of the curriculum – rather than the ‘one hour a week’ method. It may be the case that at the end of the topic the children have not covered certain curriculum areas. This is intentional - the whole curriculum coverage is balanced throughout the milepost. The children are continually assessed to check on their progress and the indentification of any needs.

Each unit starts with an 'entry point' so that the children have a 'wow' to get them interested in their new learning. At the end of the unit the children are involved in an 'exit' activity which brings the work to a close. Parents are often involved in these two activities.

The Personal Goals encourage the children to be inquirers, adaptable, resilient, moral, thoughtful, co-operative, respectful and to have good communication skills. These are the qualities we are sure that every parent would like their child to develop. These goals are built into the curriculum - they are not just vague aims that we would like the children to aspire to.

The International Goals are aimed to give each child an international mindset to help them to understand and celebrate each other’s differences and similarities.
More information can be gathered from the curriculum website:
www.internationalprimarycurriculum.com

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Mathematics and Literacy 

Mathematics and Literacy is taught according to the English National Curriculum syllabus through daily literacy and numeracy lessons. A support programme is available for children who initially require additional tuition to develop their English language. The extent of this supprot depends on individual pupil's needs and the available staffing.

The school places a significant emphasis on the children's ability to achieve in both Literacy and Mathematics. The children will be involved in related work each day. The teachers plan work for the children in their care and these plans are reviewed and monitored by the school management team.

There are associated tests which ensures that there is a universally accepted testing procedure in place at Piasau School. Pupils of the school constantly achieve very high standards. This is even more impressive when it is realised that most pupils are learning in what is their second language.

In Primary 3 and Primary 7 the children take the English SAT assessment tests. As these papers are appraised and marked independently of the school the results are taken as a very reliable benchmark. Parents recieve a copy of their own children's results.

These test results also act as a benchmark that allows the school management to keep a check on our own progress. The most recent results (available on the school notice board or on the website) are an absolute credit to all concerned.

Parents are given full access to the results and have the oppertunity to talk to the teachers about their child's progress. All children are regularly tested as part of the assessment for learning programme. Teachers continually assess the children's learning against the targets that have been set. This information is used to structure the future planning of the children's learning requirements. Children in Primary 4, 5, 6 and 8 take a formal assessment test in literacy and numeracy towards the end of the year. These results not only give the school an overview of progress but also support the teachers' view of the individual child's development, which is important for the teacher. This information can be shared with the individual parents.

The latest test results (July 2007) can be found here.

More information is available at http://www.qca.org.uk/

 

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THE CULTURAL MODULE

One hour per week is dedicated to the children’s cultural education with the intention of allowing the parents/pupils to make a choice between teacher led sessions and parent led sessions. During this period parents are free to take their children for lessons based on their own culture. Parents will receive advice from the head teacher or deputy head teacher and, wherever possible, materials.

The second option is for the pupils to stay with the schoolteachers. There they will follow a school led programme where they will learn about different cultures.  For example, the school may have a focus on Germany for the whole of the half term. The children will have a weekly “German” assembly and then go to various teachers to carry out activities, which may vary from music to geography and cooking to history.

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SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING

All pupils aged five and above will learn two languages. The English speaking children will study French while those children who are already learning in a second language will have the option of parent led mother tongue lessons, French or extra English with their class teacher.

Children can:

  1. Learn French with Miss Sheila or Miss Petra*
  2. Have their own culture/language lessons with their parent
  3. Receive additional English language support with their class teacher.

 *   Natural English language speakers must follow French as their 2nd language programme.

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DUTCH

The school offers Dutch Language lessons to the Dutch-speaking pupils. These lessons take place during school time and are led by a fully qualified Dutch teacher. The amount of time spent on the Dutch lessons varies with the age of the child but is approximately three hours a week. These lessons take place when the rest of the class are following their French programme and during the school’s culture sessions. The children also have one lesson of Dutch a week during the class’s IPC time. This option is not open to pupils in our primary 1 classes. New arrivals will not be immediately allowed to take this option if their English is not yet good enough for them to cope in class. The decision on when a child is assessed to be ready to start with the Dutch language is made by the head teacher and is based on the child’s ability to cope with the general school work in English. Dutch speaking parents must be aware that this is not a full Dutch programme of study. The programme is simply a support mechanism to ensure that the children’s Dutch language and understanding of their culture continues to develop. The school’s language is English and that is our priority for all children that attend Piasau School. Parents can opt for additional own language/culture teaching as outlined in the sections above  (The Cultural Module / Second Language Teaching).

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ENROLLING AT PIASAU SCHOOL

Children arrive at Piasau School at different ages and at different times in the school year. The enrolment of all children is a simple procedure for Shell Expatriate Staff. Families are requested to give the school as much detail as they have about their children’s prior learning, including any samples of the children’s work and previous school reports. Parents are required to complete a registration form, which Linda, the school’s secretary, will present to you when you first call into Piasau School. These forms are also available to download through the school’s website. The completed form should contain the important contact details the school needs just in case we need to be in touch with you during the school day, including home, office and both parents’ mobile phone numbers where appropriate.

Expatriate children Petronas are also allowed admission to the school. To check on eligibility it is important that you contact the school or the HR department before you make any major decisions about moving to Miri. 

Please be aware that Piasau School is not a suitable location for children that have special educational needs. This is due to the isolation of the school and the lack of specialist support. It is important that parents with concerns should contact the school before accepting posting in Miri, as the city does not have a supportive structure of services to develop the learning of children with needs.

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Nursery Starting Dates

The children in the Nursery Class will attend school for five mornings a week. The morning session is 8.15am until 11.45am. Nursery children must be able to use the toilet independently. The nursery is a very well resourced separate classroom, which is run by a fully qualified teacher.

Which Class?

The date used for deciding in which year group your child is placed is the 31st August. Parents who have arrived from areas where the cut off dates differ from Piasau School’s should take careful note of this. Only children with extreme special needs will be considered for a placement in a class that is not the correct age range for them. The head teacher and School Board make the final decision on class placement after consultation with the parents concerned.

School Year September 2008 - August 2009

P1

01.09.03

31.08.04

P2

01.09.02

31.08.03

P3

01.09.01

31.08.02

P4

01.09.00

31.08.01

P5

01.09.98

31.08.00

P6

01.09.98

31.08.99

P7

01.09.97

31.08.98

P8

01.09.96

31.08.97

Nursery (Shell Guidelines)

September Start

01.09.04

28.02.05

January Start

01.03.05

31.08.05

Primary 1 (P1)
The Primary 1 class is open for 4.5 days a week. The class is closed on a Wednesday afternoon.

Primary 2 – 7 (P2 – P7)
These classes attend school full-time.

Primary 8 (P8)
The children may attend school up to the Primary 8 class (P8). They have to leave Piasau School at the end of the academic year they turn 12 years old.

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CLASS NAMES

The phrases “Upper School” and “Lower School” are often used - alongside a mixture of other terms.
Lower School is the Nursery, P1, P2 and P3 classes (P standing for Primary). This age range is occasionally referred to as Key Stage One or Infant classes. The “Primary School” is P1 through to P8.
The Upper School is made up of P4, P5, P6, P7 and P8. Again this group has other titles: Key Stage Two and Juniors, but note that children attending P8 will be working at Key Stage III level equivalent of the English Curriculum.
This chart may help you to understand the terminology.

Lower School
(Infants)
(Key Stage 1)

Upper School
(Juniors)
(Key Stage 2)

Upper school
(Juniors)
(Key Stage 3)

Nursery,
P1,
P2,
P3

P4,
P5,
P6,
P7

P8

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Piasau Playschool

There is a playschool within the school complex that is run on a voluntary basis by a committee of elected parents. It is independent of the governance of Piasau School.
The Playschool will take in children from Shell Expatriate families.
Places cannot be guaranteed at the Playschool.
Information about the playschool is available from the school office and an application form ia available here.

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THE SCHOOL YEAR

The school year is divided into three terms, which are each divided into two half terms. Each term and half term is separated by a break.

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OPEN DOOR Policy

The school encourages close liaison between home and school. The “Open Door Policy” encourages you to drop by at any time to raise any issues that you may wish to discuss. The staff are always willing to talk to you on any matter regarding the school and your child’s education. However, please do be sensitive about the selection of that time – at the start of a lesson or on a Friday night at the Boat Club isn’t an appropriate choice. The door to the head teacher’s room is always open. Making an appointment through the School Secretary (Linda) or via a note to your child’s teachers is encouraged to allow for more time for consideration of any issues.

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PIASAU POST NEWSLETTER

The Piasau Post, the school’s newsletter, is sent home regularly. The Post highlights up and coming events and keeps you informed about the latest developments in school.
A colourful ‘End of Year’ book in which all the children from the school feature is also produced. 
There is a parents’ Notice Board in the school, upon which various communications can be posted regarding PTA or Class activities, etc.
At the start of every half term the class teachers will send all parents information about the children’s learning that is planned for the following weeks.

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PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS

At the start of each school year there is a ‘Meet the Teachers’ evening. This is in the form of a short social event where parents can meet their children’s teachers in an informal setting.
Towards the end of all three terms parents are invited to make a ten-minute individual appointment to sit with the teacher to discuss their child’s academic and social development. At this meeting parents are more than welcome to request additional time for further discussions at a later, agreed, time. Teachers will contact parents at anytime if they feel that there are issues to be addressed that should not wait until the end of term Parents’ Evenings. Parents are encouraged to do the same – if there is ever a concern the school should be contacted immediately.

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REPORTS

Parents will receive two written reports a year.
The first report in February will include:

  • A written comment on learning in language and numeracy
  • A written comment on the learning through International Primary Curriculum (IPC) units covered and International Understanding
  • A written comment on social development
  • A level grading on language and numeracy
  • An effort grading on language and numeracy
  • Absence figures

The second report in June/July will include;

  • A written comment on learning in language and numeracy
  •  A written comment on the learning through International Primary Curriculum (IPC) units covered and International Understanding
  • A written comment on French / Dutch  (if appropriate)
  • A written comment on social development
  • A written comment on International Understanding
  • A child’s own comment and a parents’ response section
  • Absence figures
  • An overview of the year
  • Future targets for the children’s learning.

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CURRICULUM INFORMATION

At the start of each half term you will receive a letter from the class teachers which will lay out an overview of the work to be covered during the next few weeks. General information on the practicalities of swimming and physical education etc will also be included.
Reports and curriculum information should be stored in the Piasau School folder provided by the school.

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SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN)

It is highly recommended that parents that have children with significant special needs do not apply for a posting in Miri due to the severe lack of support services in the area. Children that require minimum support that can be offered in school by the teachers will be placed on the school’s Special Needs Register. Parents of such children are requested to attend an additional parents meeting each year. If you are considering a posting in Miri and have a child that you believe has educational needs outside the norm it is vital that you contact the school prior to making any decisions.

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PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

All parents and teachers are automatically members of the PTA. The school encourages active membership and hopes that everybody gains from the involvement. The PTA tries to organise one major school event each term.
Matters of education and school management fall under the responsibility of the school and the school board whereas the PTA focuses on supporting the school through social integration ranging from ‘class parents’ to running social events. The PTA was formed in 2001 and has already established itself into being a very successful and popular organisation. Please feel free to come to any of the advertised meetings.
The constitution of the PTA is attached as appendix 1.

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SCHOOL BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The parents are represented on the school Board of Governors. The School Board is responsible for the general management of the school and meets at least once a term. They discuss such areas as staffing, finance, building/grounds and curriculum.

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CLASS PARENTS

Each term/year the class teacher works with a class parent who acts as a focal point for communications/help etc. between teacher and class parents. The Parent Teachers Association helps to organise the system of class helpers.  This is an easy way to support your children in school. The class parents collect a ‘class fund’. This goes towards the cost of parties, leavers’ tee shirts and other minor class expenses.

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EDUCATIONAL CONTACTS

The school has a number of educational contacts in Europe. The focal point for all Shell schools is Shell’s Educational Advisor based in The Hague. The phone number is The Netherlands +00 31 70 3772888

The Education Department also has consultants that support the schools. The company is called Fieldwork Education. Fieldwork assists with curriculum development, recruitment of teachers, keeping schools up to date with educational trends in base countries, arranging school inspections, the International Primary Curriculum and the organisation of the Headteachers’ Conference.

Fieldwork Education can be contacted through;
Antoinette Duthie
Fieldwork Education Services
34/35 Skylines Village
Limeharbour
London E14 9TS
a.duthie@fieldworkeducation.co.uk

www.fieldworkeducationservices.com

Tel ++207 531 9696       Fax ++207 531 1333

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SCHOOL HOURS


8.00 am

School gates open.

8.00 am

Teachers in the classroom.

8.15 am

School day starts.

8.15 am – 9.45 am

Lessons.

9.45 am – 10.00 am

Break (snack for upper school).

10.05 am

Children return to the classroom.

10.05 am – 11.45 am

Lessons.

11.40 am – 12.00 noon

Lunchtime play.

12.00 noon – 12.15 pm

Lunch in classrooms (upper school).

12.00 noon – 12.20 pm

Lunch in classrooms (lower school).

Upper School Afternoon (P4-P8)

12.15 pm – 2.15 pm

Lessons (upper school).

2.15 pm

Classes finish.

Lower School Afternoon (p1-P3)

12.20 pm – 1.30 pm

Lessons (lower school).

1.30 pm – 1.45 pm

Playtime (lower school).

1.45 pm- 2.15 pm

Lessons (lower school).

2.15 pm

Classes finish.

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The variety of after school activities offered depends on the talent and number of volunteers available. (The present range is from chess to dance and from beach combing to drama). Each child can choose one activity from the large selection available on the current list. Unfortunately it isn’t always possible for children to get their first choice of events. Parents are always welcome to run after-school clubs of their own. Some of our most popular activities have been organised by parents. These clubs take place on Tuesdays between 2.15pm and 3.00pm. As there are many clubs and societies outside the school parents are asked to be careful not to over-burden their children.

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ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies are where all the children from the school or Key Stage meet together for 15 minutes. These assemblies are organised on a regular weekly basis and are used as a means of sharing the success of the pupils and supporting their social and moral education. The assemblies follow established themes and cover social and moral issues as well as looking at all the major religions of the world.

Throughout the year classes take turns to perform to the rest of the school in their class assembly. Parents of the children taking part are always invited to watch these fun events

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HOMEWORK

The older children will be expected to be involved with some homework most days.  It would be appreciated if parents ensure that it is completed and returned to the school at the correct time. The amount and timing of homework is determined individually by the class teacher.  It is often used to consolidate teaching themes or to support wider research, for example through the Internet.  Please see the teacher concerned if there are any problems. Younger children usually take home a reading/library book. No homework is set on a Wednesday evening to allow children to carry out work on their own culture/language if parents so wish. All children are provided with a reading diary which should be used as a two way contact between home and school. Guidance on reading is contained in the diary.

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ILLNESS

If your child is ill please do not send him or her to school.  If your child develops symptoms of illness or is injured while at school we will contact you.  It is therefore essential that we have your latest home and office telephone numbers.  Linda, in the school office (452242), should be updated of any changes.
Please inform the school/class teachers in cases of absence. You can call the office or send in a note – You must not rely on sending another child with a verbal message.

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LIBRARIES

We have excellent fiction and non-fiction library facilities. The school libraries are opened regularly. We are very grateful to receive the help of any volunteers who can assist with the organisation of the library. The volunteer librarians carry out an invaluable job by running the library for the school.

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LEAVE

LEAVE DURING SCHOOL TIME

The school does not encourage this as it can have a detrimental affect on the children’s learning. If you have to remove your child from school during term time there is a form to complete. These forms are available form the school secretary. You can also download a form here

PARENTS GOING AWAY ON HOLIDAY

If you plan to leave your children with friends or the Amah while you go away during school time you must inform the school.  This is to ensure that we have the correct contact names and addresses.

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FINAL DEPARTURE

Parents are asked to inform the school as soon as they know they are leaving Miri for the final time.  The school will prepare an information pack on your child’s progress for the next school. The Shell Education Department also tries to monitor the progress of children who have attended Shell Schools. To support this you will be asked to provide contact details of your next posting in order for the department to keep in touch with you and the family.

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MOBILE PHONES

Children are encouraged not to bring mobile phones to school.  Should they do so, they must not have their mobile phones turned on when they are on the school premises during formal school hours.  Any contact from outside to children must come through the School Office. Children’s mobile phones are not allowed on school trips.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

There is no school uniform but we do encourage children to be appropriately dressed for school.  Smart, clean, attractive attire helps to develop a positive attitude within the child, which is always conducive to good learning.
The children should wear sensible footwear – plastic flip-flops and high-heeled shoes are not appropriate.

We have a NO HAT, NO PLAY – NO FUN TODAY, policy. This is in line with recent research on children’s skin cancer and forms part of our health and safety strategies. The hat should be a broad brimmed variety.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) CLOTHING.

The children in the Upper School are expected to change into shorts and tee shirts before their PE lessons. Some lessons will require the children to wear trainers (sports shoes) others will require them to be bare-footed. This will depend upon the activity and location. Teachers will advise children on the requirement for each lesson, should it be inside the School Gymnasium or an outside activity.

Lower school children should wear shorts, suitable sports footwear and tee shirts on the days they have PE. The children can come to school ready changed. If your child is not suitably clothed they will not be able to take part in that lesson. As part of the term time-table issued to all parents, the teachers will make sure that you know which day your child will have PE.
If your child is unable to do PE you should send a note in to the class teacher. Please be aware that we feel that if a child is not well enough to be involved in a PE lesson they probably are not well enough to be in school.

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SNACK AND LUNCH

As sweet-eating has proved to be harmful to children's dental health and general well being we suggest that a sandwich or fruit might be more beneficial for their 'break snack'. Please think ‘healthy’ when preparing your child’s snack.  We also encourage the children to bring in water or non-fizzy juices for their own consumption.
Plastic and paper bags can cause litter in the playground and it would be appreciated if a small plastic sandwich box (with the child's name on) could be provided for these break snacks. 
The children often wish to treat their peers with ‘special snacks’ on their birthday. All the staff look forward to these occasions!
The school has produced a Guide To Healthy Eating in School. This is available to all parents both from the school and on the school’s website.

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SWIMMING

All the children in the Primary Classes follow an intensive swimming programme. The lessons are led by qualified swimming teachers, the class teachers and parent volunteers. The lessons take place on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at the pool near the main SSB offices and are aimed to ensure that all children learn to swim during their time at Piasau School.   The class teachers will keep the children informed as to when it is their turn to swim. The children need to have the correct swimming costumes, goggles and wear plenty of sunscreen.

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LOST PROPERTY

Pupils are responsible for taking great care of their own and school property. Please ensure that all your children’s belongings are marked with a name.
All children should have a schoolbag large enough to carry books home.
When items are lost and handed in they go into the Lost Property Box, which is in the secretary’s room - lost items can be claimed anytime. Children should not bring valuables or toys to school as the school or the teachers will not bear the responsibility for any losses or damage.

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SCHOOL TRIPS

During the school year we make numerous journeys to places of interest. On all occasions the class teacher or visit organiser will let you know full details. Invariably the form will contain a slip which you as the parent sign giving permission for your child to attend the trip. The older children’s classes go on residential visits.

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DISCIPLINE

All our behaviour standards are based on ensuring that the children act in a safe and sensible manner under-pinned by a positive attitude to their own and others’ learning.

Be safe; be sensible.

If a child does not conform to these simple guidelines the teacher will deal with the child in the first instance. Further unacceptable behaviour will be brought to the head teacher’s attention. Parents will also be informed if this is felt to be appropriate.
The school does not tolerate bullying of any description. Any incidents of such behaviour should be reported to the class teacher or head teacher immediately.

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Health and Safety

SAFETY – Travelling to and from school.


Drivers.

  • Forward parking at all times. - so that you can see the children on the cycle path
  • One-way system at all times – follow the signs.
  • Drop off at school Office – No Parking there. A through route in front of the school allows you to drop your children off at the school steps. THIS OPTION ONLY OPERATES IF IT IS RAINING.
  • Children must walk along the footpaths to the zebra crossing after leaving the car.

 
Cyclists.

  • All cyclists must use the cycle paths.
  • All cyclists must walk their bikes across the zebra crossing.
  • Cyclists are encouraged to wear cycle helmets.

Pedestrians.

  • All pedestrians must use the cycle path.
  • All pedestrians must cross by the zebra crossing.

It is vital that parents help to set the example of how to use the entrance system safely.

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BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS

We advise the parents to make sure that the children leave their bicycle or scooters padlocked.  Unlocked bicycles have been stolen in the past.
For safety's sake, please ensure that, where possible, the children use the cycle paths through the camp and not the main road.
Cycling is not allowed on any part of the school grounds. Scooters should not be used on the yard or corridors. Bikes and scooters should not be brought into the classrooms.

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And Finally….

We hope your children will enjoy and benefit from their time at Piasau School.  Please do share your concerns, anxieties and the good news with us.  Together we should endeavour to make a strong team to provide an extremely high standard of education and a memorable experience for your children.

We hope also to have included information you will find useful.  If however, there are questions left unanswered - please let us know.
 

Yvette Jeffrey and all the Staff

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