Children at Intervals

Children spend intervals outdoors unless the weather makes this impossible. Sometimes it is necessary to put the playing field out of bounds when the weather has been very wet as the surface becomes very muddy. Children are encouraged to play at the back of the school and stay away from the walls adjacent to the road. There are picnic benches, a xylophone and a variety of wooden sculptures and seating areas. Along with our playground marked games including a daily mile route. There is a selection of small PE equipment is available for children to play with at break times and ride on vehicles.  P6 pupils are given the role as play leaders and take part in training from the Active Schools Co-ordinator to help organise playground games.

At lunch time the playground is monitored a pupil support assistant to ensure the safety of our children.  We also have a buddy system in school whereby all the children are in “buddy families”, who are a mix of ages and look out for each other.

If the weather is inclement pupils remain indoors at intervals. Activities are provided to keep pupils amused. If parents wish their child to remain indoors on medical grounds, they should advise the class teacher by telephone, note or a word in the playground.