CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY'S
WARRANT OF FITNESS FOR CHILDREN
Remember to send your children to school with a Warrant of Fitness.
They need the following –
* PLENTY OF SLEEP
We can't work with children who have watched too much television or stayed up late – at least 10 hours sleep for primary children is recommended.
* TO BE WELL FED!
To learn effectively children need a balanced diet with regular meal times – breakfast is essential for a six hour school day.
Children need both mid-morning and lunchtime food and drink. Fresh fruit, sandwiches, filled rolls, yoghurt, muffins and cereal bars are 'brain food' for your children and are much more economical than chips and fizzy drinks.
* TO BE SECURE
Our pupils come from caring homes. They need reassurance and realistic expectations from their parents and/or caregivers. This is important, as children learn best when they are supported and nurtured in their educational growth.
* TO HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
If children expect good things to happen at school in all areas of learning they will have a keen and sparkling approach to their day. Don't dull this with worries, fears and niggles!
* TO HAVE THE CORRECT GEAR
Be ready for the day. Comfortable and appropriate clothing for our climate and season is as important as stationery, lunch, library books and swimming togs.
Don't let children ring or contact you to bring things – we encourage independence and self-organisation.
* TO BE ON TIME
Social things happen before school and children are disadvantaged if they come late. This is a real problem with some families. When this happens students are not ready for the day's learning and playing.