--- title: "Starting School Guide" url: "https://www.stjs.org.uk/starting-school-guide" school: "St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Sunderland" --- # Starting School Guide starting school guide # St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School A place where we love one another, love learning, love Jesus and love life. ## Welcome ![Welcome to St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School](https://www.stjs.org.uk/images/1.png) Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School. This prospectus provides information about our school for families choosing a school and for parents and carers whose children already attend. St. Joseph’s is a happy, welcoming community enriched by our diversity. **A place where we love Jesus, love one another, love learning and love life.** We are a friendly and caring Catholic primary school and welcome children of all faiths and beliefs. If you would like to arrange a visit or find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us. ## Our Nursery ![Nursery at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School](https://www.stjs.org.uk/images/15.png) Our wonderful nursery provision offers both 15 and 30 hour places. **15 Hour Sessions** Monday-Tuesday (8.50 am – 3:20 pm) & Wednesday (8:50am - 11:50) **or** Wednesday(12:20pm-3:20pm) & Thursday-Friday (8:50am - 3:20pm) **30 Hour Provision** Monday – Friday (8.50 am – 3.20 pm) **School Meals** A school lunch is available for a small daily cost of £2.20 or children can bring a packed lunch. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit to our Nursery. ## Our Aims We aim to provide a warm, safe, happy and well-ordered community in which children can learn and be valued as individuals. - Promoting and treasuring Christ’s values and the values of the Gospels - Providing an inclusive environment for all members of our school community - Delivering a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum - Creating the best possible learning experiences both in and out of the classroom - Celebrating achievements through praise, reward and fun - Fostering strong partnerships between home, school and parish We seek to support every child’s intellectual, spiritual, moral, cultural and social development. ## School Day ![School day at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School](https://www.stjs.org.uk/images/9_(1).png) It is crucial that all pupils are punctual for school and attend each day. **School Start** 9.00am Gates open from 8.45am **School Finish** 3.20pm **Free School Meals** Available to all children in Reception and Key Stage 1. Free school meals are also available to eligible older children. Please contact the school office for further information. ## Our Curriculum We provide all children with a broad and balanced curriculum which develops the potential of every pupil. ### Early Years Foundation Stage - Personal, Emotional and Social Development - Communication and Language - Physical Development - Mathematics - Literacy - Understanding the World - Expressive Art and Design ### Key Stage 1 & 2 **Core Subjects** Mathematics, Literacy, Science and Religious Education. **Foundation Subjects** History, Geography, Art, Music and Information Technology. **Wider Curriculum** Physical Education, Personal and Social Education and Modern Foreign Language. Teachers plan learning using a balance of whole class, group and individual teaching approaches where appropriate. ## School Uniform ![School uniform at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School](https://www.stjs.org.uk/images/3.png) ### School Uniform - Purple sweatshirt or purple cardigan - Grey skirt or trousers - White polo shirts (EYFS) - White shirts (Years 1–6) - School tie (Years 1–6) - Black shoes or plimsolls ### P.E. Kit - School jumper - White PE t-shirt - Black joggers - PE bag - Plimsolls Preloved uniform is available through the school office. Please ensure all clothing is clearly labelled with your child’s name. ## [Chadwick’s Kitchen](https://bccet.org.uk/our-schools/chadwick-s-kitchen) ![Chadwick's Kitchen school meals](https://www.stjs.org.uk/images/Screenshot-2024-10-24-at-12.15.07.webp) Our award-winning in-house catering team, Chadwick’s Kitchen, provides catering services across the Trust. - Fresh ingredients prepared daily - Healthy and nutritionally balanced meals - Medical diets accommodated in partnership with parents - ParentPay available for payments - Packed lunches permitted, but nuts and nut-based products are not allowed - Food waste and sustainability regularly reviewed ## Our Trust We are proud to be part of [Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust](https://www.bccet.org.uk). The Trust covers the east part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, with schools in East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland. Our family of schools work closely together so pupils can flourish, supported by effective transition, close relationships and shared expectations. 31 Schools in our Trust 11,553 Pupils in our family of schools 1,415 Staff in our Trust ## Get in touch **St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School** Sunderland SR4 6HY Telephone: [0191 510 8484](tel:01915108484) Email: **[sjmoffice@stjs](mailto:sjmoffice@stjosephssunderland.school).org.uk** Website: **[stjs](https://stjs.org.uk).org.uk** Facebook: @stjosephsmillfield *A place where we love one another, love learning, love Jesus and love life.* ### Parents - [Childcare Provision](https://www.stjs.org.uk/parents/childcare-provision) - [Mental Health & Wellbeing](https://www.stjs.org.uk/parents/mental-health-wellbeing) - [Online Safety](https://www.stjs.org.uk/parents/online-safety) - [Parents](https://www.stjs.org.uk/parents) - [School Letters](https://www.stjs.org.uk/parents/school-letters) - [School Meals](https://www.stjs.org.uk/parents/school-meals) - [School Uniform](https://www.stjs.org.uk/parents/school-uniform) - [Starting School Guide](https://www.stjs.org.uk/starting-school-guide) - [Term Dates](https://www.stjs.org.uk/parents/term-dates) ![St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Sunderland](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-2/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Sunderland Rutland Street Sunderland SR4 6HY 0191 510 8484 ### Useful Links - [Website Terms ](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsmillfield) © Copyright 2026 St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Sunderland School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stjs.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)