Starting School at Thistle Hill?

Everything you need to know...

Make sure you have read our Why choose Thistle Hill? page before you start!

If your child is going to be starting school with us in September, scroll through this page for lots of useful information for new parents.

Who we are

Thistle Hill Academy who we are

Headteacher
Ms R Handebeaux

Deputy Headteacher 
Miss L Conway

SENCO
Mrs B McIntosh

How we communicate

We use a parent communication app called Weduc as the primary method of communication with our parents. 

We use Weduc to:

  • Send and receive messages (which parents receive as app notifications)
  • Share letters and newsletters
  • Share key dates on our calendar
  • Share what’s been going on at the school in our newsfeed
  • Share useful links in ‘The Hub’

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Weduc Thistle Hill Academy

School Uniform

We have thought carefully about our school uniform and have chosen it to be comfortable and practical for primary aged children whilst also being affordable for families. The sweatshirt/cardigan is the only part of the school uniform that requires the School logo.

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School Meals

We offer a balanced and nutritious school meals menu where children are encouraged to try a variety of new foods.

School Meals Thistle Hill Academy

Wrap around care

We recognise the importance of providing childcare options to assist working parents. 

Thistle Hill Academy is open from 7:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday.

As well as our Breakfast Club and After School Club, we offer a range of free Extra-Curricular Clubs every term that children can take part in after school.

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Farmer Visit at Thistle Hill

Timings of the school day/term dates

Over a school year, pupils are required to attend school for 190 days. Children do not come into school on Staff Development Days or Bank Holidays.

Thistle Hill Academy is open from 7.30am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

Compulsory times for children are 8.45am – 3.15pm which equates to 6 hours 30 minutes a day, or 32.5 hours per week.

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Parent Support Advisor

Parent Support Advisor Thistle Hill Academy

We have an in-school PSA who can support parents both practically and emotionally with any issues they may have regarding their children and/or school.