Metheringham Primary School

It's not ok to be late for school. Punctuality is a life skill and has a significant impact on our health, happiness and well-being.

When your child is late, this not only upsets them but the class is also disrupted. An adult has to stop what they are doing and catch your child up. Please help us to minimise disruption for all and be on time or early!

Mrs Bates will be making phone calls to parents regarding persistent lateness and fixed penalty notices will be considered where an improvement is not seen.

This is what one child has told us about their improved punctuality:

Q: How has being in school on time helped with your learning?

I hear everything I'm supposed to do from the teacher, I don't get things wrong.

I tell Mummy to hurry up in the morning. I'm so proud of my call from Mrs Bates to Mum because I'm not late anymore.

Q: How has being on time made you feel?

Happy - I enjoy being early if the teacher is not in I can talk and play with my friends. I get time to take all my stuff out of my bag without rushing.

Q: What are the benefits of being early?

I can play with friends more; I get to do the morning tasks and I get a sticker off Mrs Bates.

Meet Mrs Woodhead

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jackie Woodhead and I have had the pleasure of working at Metheringham Primary School since January 2004 (I know, I’m a dinosaur).  I started working here as an administration assistant and midday supervisor before being given the chance to train and become an Administrator and then a School Business Manager. I love my job and am very fortunate to work with the best group of people and children!

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my parents, who live in Metheringham, and our two daughters, who are based in London. I also enjoy going on holiday and trying to keep fit, although it’s not as easy as it used to be! Reading is also a hobby of mine. I attend a Book Club although my work colleagues and hubbie think it should be called a Wine and Book Club. They know me far too well!

Every child from Year 3 upwards has a Spelling Shed account which can be accessed in school or at home via the website Spelling Shed

Here are the latest scores on the whole-school leader board (these scores are based on their total score from the last 7 days): 

Tuesday 7th March- Parent consultation evening

Thursday 9th March- Parent consultation evening

Advanced Notice

Week commencing 13th March- Science Week/ Year 6 Residential 

Friday 17th March- Comic Relief 

Hello!

My name is Michelle McGill and I am the chair of the Vision, Curriculum and Standards Committee at Metheringham Primary School. I have been a governor since my youngest started school, and am in my second term as a parent governor. My oldest has just embarked on her journey into secondary school and I can honestly say that the foundations she built at Metheringham have stood her in good stead to succeed. 

My background is in sport and some of you (or your children) may recognise me as I have taught the school swimming lessons and am a member of the FoMS committee, helping the school raise valuable funds for future developments. Until recently, I was a College sports lecturer and have just moved across to England Golf in a new role, as their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion officer. I enjoy the role as a governor, particularly coming into the school and talking to the children about their experiences, helping the school monitor their progress towards the school improvement plan.

In my spare time, once we have finished taking the children to their sports fixtures, I love spending time with my family outdoors and going for a walk in the countryside. My favourite place is the Lake District and we took our children there last summer, so that they could experience the joys of fell walking and Cat Bells, my most favourite fell.