General Information
School Hours
Doors open at 8.45 am
School day: 8.55 am – 3.15 pm
School Office
8:30 – 3:30
School Information
Inset days for academic year 2023/2024
Friday 1st September 2023
Monday 30th October 2023
Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Monday 22nd July 2024
Tuesday 23rd July 2024
Local Education Authority
Tavistock Infant School was established in 1972. The school is a non-denominational school maintained by Hampshire Education Authority. Any information that parents require from the Education Authority can be obtained from:
Hampshire County Council,
The Castle,
Winchester
SO23 8UJ
Telephone: 01962 847742
Transport
Please make your own arrangements to take children to and from school. Our aim is to encourage the use of more sustainable modes of travel for journeys to and from school. However, if you do drive please note that there is no room in the staff car park for parents. Please park considerately around the school and in particular around Broadacres as it is important that we remain on friendly terms with our neighbours. Please help us to keep all our children safe.
Uniform
The school colours are pillar box red, white and grey.
Children do not need to wear uniform with the school logo on, but if you wish to purchase uniform showing the school logo you can order it from the Brigade Website.
Samples of uniform sizes are available at the school office.
Please ensure that all clothing is marked with your child’s name.
Children can wear:
- Grey trousers, long or short
- Grey, red or white socks or tights
- Grey or white shirt/blouse, or red or white polo shirt
- Red pullover, sweatshirt, cardigan or slipover
- Grey skirt or pinafore dress
- Summer dress or playsuit, which can be any red or red and white
- Sensible black shoes
- A suitable seasonal coat of any colour
P.E.
To enable your child to benefit from the physical education offered in our curriculum, I would ask you to provide the following items:
1 pair of gym shoes without laces
1 drawstring bag
T-shirt and shorts
School Clubs
Many opportunities exist for children to take part in lunchtime and after school activities. These include Multi-activities Club and Boogie Pumps. For details of days and times please contact the school office. These activities are run by outside organisations and there is a charge.
School Council
The School Council is made up of elected representatives who meet together to bring ideas and issues from the class council meetings to be discussed. Councillors meet with staff and governors to make decisions that help to improve our school. The School Council has worked with staff on the new playground arrangements and the Tavistock Lunchtime Charter. A few years ago they represented our school at a Fleet School Council Day where they worked on suggestions for improving road safety in our community.
Parents’ Corner
Visit Parents’ Corner in the school entrance hall for information about local and school events, holiday play schemes, school lunches, lunch box advice and much more.
Free Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
All children may have a piece of free fruit or vegetable each day for morning break. Children who cannot eat particular fruits or vegetables can bring their own healthy snack on request. All children should bring a bottle of water to drink during the day.
Lunchtimes
Children can have a free school lunch cooked on the premises or bring their own packed lunch. School meals are very carefully planned by the catering company Education Catering.
Lunch menus 2024 :
Week 1: April 15, May 6, June 3, June 24, July 15, September 9, September 30, October 21
Week 2: April 22, May 13, June 10, July 1, July 22, September 16, October 7
Week 3: April 29, May 20, June 17, July 8, September 2, September 23, October 14
Miscellaneous
School Records Retention Schedule