SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Together with the Spirit, we will create an oasis where every child matters.
Welcome
We are a Catholic primary school that has been established in Tyne Dock since 1889. The present school was built in the late 1960s.
Parents who send their child to a Catholic school do so because they desire for their children to have not only a good secular education, but also a meaningful, spiritual and moral education.
At SS Peter and Paul, we are committed to our Catholic education with Christ at the centre of everything we do.
We are extremely proud of our pupils who are supported in their learning by dedicated staff, working in partnership with the Parish, Trust and parents.
We encourage you to be actively involved in your child’s education. You can find more information about school events, staff, the curriculum, after-school clubs and extra-curricular activities on our website or by following us on Facebook.
We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you and your family.
School Day
Our school has a one form entry class catering for pupils between the ages of 3 and 11. It is a day school and is co-educational. Children are taught in mixed ability year groups.
Nursery Sessions
Main School Day
Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils attend from 8.45am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.15pm.
Children are encouraged to come into school from 8.40am when the doors open.
Our Curriculum
The National Curriculum core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science and Religious Education.
The foundation subjects are Design and Technology, Geography, History, Art and Design, Music, Physical Education, Modern Foreign Language, Computing and Personal, Social, Health and Emotional Education.
Relationships and Sex Education
We teach Relationships and Sex Education using Ten:Ten’s programme, Life to the Full. Teaching is within the context of a Christian understanding of human sexuality, rooted in the wisdom and teaching of the Catholic Church.
We share a daily act of collective worship as a class or school family.
Our curriculum is designed to promote the intellectual, physical, emotional, personal, social and cultural development of each pupil, helping children develop a thirst for knowledge, a toolkit of skills and an aspirational approach to their future.
- We create a happy and safe learning environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best.
- We develop lively and enquiring minds and the ability to question and reason.
- We provide a balanced curriculum suited to the individual needs of the pupil.
- We provide an exciting curriculum with opportunities for co-operation and preparation for life in the 21st century.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff.
We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and, at times, anyone may need additional emotional support.
We believe that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
Our Child Wellbeing Lead and Mental Health Champions lead friendship and emotional resilience groups in school.
Behaviour
The school has a behaviour and anti-bullying policy. We are very proud of how children behave both in and out of school.
We appreciate parents’ partnership in maintaining these high standards.
School Uniform
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Children are expected to wear full school uniform each day.
School Uniform
- Royal blue sweatshirt with the school badge
- Blue polo shirt
- Grey school trousers or skirt
- Sensible black school shoes or all black trainers
- Light blue gingham dress or grey school shorts in summer
P.E. Kit
- Plain white T-shirt
- Black shorts, black jogging bottoms or black leggings
- Trainers
- School sweatshirt
Children wear their P.E. kit to school on P.E. days.
SEND & Safeguarding
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Every child is a unique gift from God with their individual needs and talents. Our school works in partnership with parents to ensure these needs are identified and plans are developed to meet them.
Our aims in teaching children with Special Educational Needs are:
- Children will be identified and assessed as early as possible.
- Children will have access to a broad and balanced education.
- Parents will be fully informed and encouraged to be actively involved in partnership with school.
- We will liaise effectively with outside agencies where needed.
Safeguarding
All school staff have undertaken training in safeguarding and child protection. Senior staff take full responsibility for safeguarding and designated Safeguarding Officers are in place.
As a school, we work closely with South Tyneside and Clennell Education Solutions Safeguarding teams.
We follow the guidance of Keeping Children Safe in Education and constantly update our safeguarding procedures to ensure school is a safe and secure environment for all. All staff are DBS checked before they can work in school.
Chadwick’s Kitchen
Our award-winning in-house catering team, Chadwick’s Kitchen, provides catering services across the Trust.
- Fresh ingredients are used to prepare healthy and nutritionally balanced meals each day
- The majority of menus are homemade by chefs in our kitchens
- Medical diets are accommodated in partnership with parents
- Parents and carers can pay for school meals using ParentPay
- Pupils entitled to free meals can purchase food to the value of the daily allowance
- Packed lunches are permitted, but nuts and nut-based products are not allowed
As part of the Trust’s commitment to sustainability, food miles are regularly reviewed and work continues to reduce food waste.
Our Trust
We are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.
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.
Get in touch
SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School
Olive Street
South Shields
NE33 4RD
Telephone: 0191 455 2862
Email: office@sspeterpaul.co.uk
Website: www.sspeterpaul.co.uk
Facebook: @sspeterpaulcatholicprimaryschool
Together with the Spirit, we will create an oasis where every child matters.