Term Dates & our school day
Our School Day
As we are a school with two sites, we have set the start and end of day times to ensure that there is enough time to travel to and from both sites.
Nursery - on the Rachel Keeling Nursery site, Bullards Place, Morpeth Street, E2 0PS
15 Hours Morning Place - Start: 9am, Finish: 12.00
15 Hours Afternoon Place - Start: 12.30pm, Finish: 3.30pm
30 Hours Place: 9am - 3.30pm
Reception - on the main school site, Gawber Street, E2 0JH
School Gate Opens: 8.40am
Class Doors Open: 8.50am
Lessons Start: 8.55am - any time after 8 55am is marked as late.
School Ends: 3.05pm
Years 1 to 6
School Gate Opens: 8.40am
Bell rings/children brought to class: 8.50am
Lessons Start: 8.55am - any time after 8.55am is marked as late.
School Ends: 3.15pm
It is essential that parents ensure that children are in the school playground each day by at least 8.50am in order that children have time to say hello to their friends and are on time for class, ready to start learning at 8.55am.
Any time after 8.55am is counted as late and marked in the school register as such.
Morning Playtimes
Nursery and Reception children have continual access to the outdoor area throughout the day and there are no designated playtimes.
KS1 (Y1 and 2) have daily playtimes from 10.30am to 10 45am.
KS2 (Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6) have daily playtimes from 11.05am to 11.20am.
Lunch
Nursery 30 hour children have lunch at 12.00 and have access to the snack table all morning.
Reception have their lunch at 11.40am and have access to the snack table all morning.
Y1 and Y2 - 12.05pm to 12 55pm.
Y3 and Y4 - 12.05pm to 12 55pm.
Y5 and Y6 - 12.20pm to 1.10pm
Drop-off and Collectiom on the Main School Site - Reception to Year 6
At the beginning and end of the school day, parents are encouraged to be in the playground by at least 8 50am. This helps to build up a close relationship between home and school. Reception parents bring children to the classroom doors. In Years One to Six teachers collect children from the playground and take them to the classroom in an orderly line. We cannot allow parents to come in with classes as the classrooms are situated on the top and middle floor and it would be a safety risk to have so many people on the staircases at this time.
Reception classes are collected from the classroom doors at home time. Years One to Six children are brought to the playground by the teachers. Children must not be taken from their line or collection point until the teacher says so.
If normal arrangements have to be altered (e.g. you are delayed or another person is collecting your child), please let us know. This avoids any confusion or upset. We will not allow anyone to take your child unless we are certain who they are and you must always inform us if someone different is to collect your child. If any parent wears a face covering and is not easily recognisable, we may use a password system for collection.
Getting to School
To get to and from school, walking is definitely the best option! There are lots of benefits: it’s healthier than travelling by car, it improves the safety of pedestrians and road-users, and it respects nearby residents and parking regulations. Alternatively, we have some bike and scooter racks. If you do need to travel by car, please park wisely, not on the double yellow lines and do not drop children off in the middle of the road ad this puts your child and other children at risk.
Term Dates 2026 - 2027
Please click here for term dates 2026 - 2027
Term Dates 2025 - 2026
Autumn Term
Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 to Friday, 24th October 2025
Half Term: Monday, 27th October 2025 to Friday, 31st October 2025
Monday, 3rd November 2025 to Friday, 19th December 2025
Spring Term
Monday, 5th January 2026 to Friday, 13th February 2026
Half Term: Monday, 16th February 2026 to Friday, 20th February 2026
Monday, 23rd February 2026 to Friday, 27th March 2026
Summer Term
Monday, 13th April 2026 to Friday, 22nd May 2026
Half Term: Monday, 25th May 2026 to Friday, 29th May 2026
Monday, 1st June 2026 to Friday, 17th July 2026
School Closed for Staff Training Days
Monday, 1st September 2025
Tuesday, 2nd September 2025
Monday, 3rd November 2025
Monday, 20th July 2026
(1 training day is being done as after school twilights)
Flexible Days
Tuesday, 21st July 2026 – school closed
Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 – school closed
School will be closed on the following Bank Holidays:
Christmas Day - 25th December 2025
Boxing Day - 26th December 2025
New Year’s Day – 1st January 2026
Good Friday – 3rd April 2026
Easter Monday – 6th April 2026
May Bank Holiday – 4th May 2026
Spring Bank Holiday – 25th May 2026
Summer Bank Holiday – 31st August 2026
Please click here for a printable copy of the 2025 - 2026 term dates