School Day
School begins at 09:00 and teachers are ready to receive children from 08:45. The school day ends at 15.15pm, with flexible pick up until 15:45pm.
Lunch is provided from 12:15 and, if children require a nap during the early afternoon, there are facilities for sleeping, but this is not mandatory. The
receptionist will be in contact with further information. These times are subject to change.
Please ensure, as far as is reasonably possible, that your child is not late for school and that family holidays are taken outside term time. Apart from missing important teaching and social time, it can be upsetting for a child to arrive after the rest of the class has settled or to miss school. Also, good habits are formed now; attendance and punctuality are both a virtue and a courtesy to others, especially when working as part of a group or team.
Wednesdays: In common with Monaco’s custom, there are no lessons on Wednesday afternoons and children may be collected either before or after lunch. This is
customarily an opportunity for private activities for children and meetings for school staff. The Primary and Secondary School secretaries will ask that you advise them of when you wish to collect your children.
A typical day in Early Years
Starting school is an exciting new chapter for your child! Our Early Years day is carefully balanced to give children structure, routine, and plenty of opportunities to learn through play. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
08:45–09:00 – Fine Motor Activities
A calm start to the day with fun, practical activities designed to strengthen
children’s hand muscles, improve coordination, and develop control.
09:00–09:30 – French
A fun introduction to French through songs, stories, and simple vocabulary.
09:30–10:00 – Literacy
Focus on early reading and writing skills – practising sounds, letters, and storytelling.
10:00–10:15 – Snack
A healthy snack and drink, with time to chat and build social skills.
10:15–10:30 – Break
Outdoor play to run, climb, and develop gross motor skills.
10:30–11:30 – Numeracy
Hands-on maths activities exploring counting, shapes, patterns, and problem-solving.
11:30–12:00 – Lunch
Time to eat together, encouraging independence and good table manners.
12:00–12:45 – Story in English/French & Change/Nap
A calming story session, sometimes in French Children may rest or nap if needed.
12:45–13:15 – Outdoor Play
Active play to burn energy, practise teamwork, and enjoy fresh air.
13:15–13:30 – Phonics
A short, focused session on sounds and blending to build strong foundations for reading.
13:30–14:00 – PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, Education)
Circle time discussions and activities that build confidence, kindness, and friendships.
14:00–14:30 – Child initiated play/Continuous Provision
Children choose activities indoors and outdoors (role play, sand/water play, art, construction, writing corners)
while teachers support learning through play.
14:30–15:00 – Individual Reading
One-to-one or small group reading with a teacher to develop confidence and fluency.
15:00–15:15 – Circle Time/Story
A gentle close to the day: reflection, sharing experiences, and enjoying a final story before home time.
Policies
The full set of policies is available to parents at the school reception.
