Christ The King Primary School Thornbury, Bristol
Christ The King Primary School Thornbury, Bristol
Christ The King Primary School Thornbury, Bristol

OUR SCHOOL DAY

Our school day starts at 8:45am and finishes at 3.15pm. The doors are opened at 8:45am and registration is from 8.50am to 9.00am. Registers close at 9.00am. We appreciate that whilst these timings are acceptable for the majority of our families, please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you are having difficulties and we will work with you to make special arrangements.

Morning Break

The morning break time is staggered around all the classes in school.  We have a separate playground for EYFS and Key Stage 1 and one for Key Stage 2.  Break times are:
  • EYFS - 10.30am - 10.45am
  • Year 1 & Year 2 - 10.45am - 11.00am
  • Year 3 & Year 4 - 10.45am - 11.00am
  • Year 5 & Year 6 - 11.00am - 11.15am

Lunch

Our lunchtimes are also staggered so that the lunch hall is not too busy and they have plenty of room to run around our playgrounds and get plenty of exercise.  Each year group has 30 minutes in the hall to each their school dinner or packed lunch followed by 30 minutes playtime outside.  Our lunch times are:
  • EYFS & Year 1 - start lunch at 12noon and finish at 1pm
  • Years 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 start lunch at 1230 and finish at 1.30pm

Afternoon Break

Foundation and Key Stage 1 children have an afternoon break from 2.30pm - 2.45pm.

Assembly

We end the day with assembly which starts at 2.45pm. Assembly content varies, we have:
  • Hymn practise;
  • Key stage assemblies;
  • Whole school assemblies;
  • Open the Book;
  • Certificate & Reward;
  • Class Assembly;
  • Celebration Assembly;

Getting To School

Walking, scooting or cycling is definitely the best option! There are lots of benefits - it's healthier, it improves the safety of pedestrians and road-users and it respects nearby residents and parking regulations. We have bike racks (please bring your own lock) so that bikes and scooters are safe during the school day. If you do need to travel by car, please park considerately and safely, ensuring your obey all yellow markings around the school gates.
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