CHRIST CHURCH CofE
FIRST SCHOOL & NURSERY
Frome, Somerset
To read our latest Newsletter
for parents and carers,
please click here.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) testing: A quick guide
For the latest guidance from Somerset County Council, please click here.
This document includes helpful advice about symptoms and what to do and who to tell.
Sorry! Due to COVID, Scooters and bikes are not allowed on the school premises until further notice!
Do not post abusive or offensive comments online
Prejudice and discrimination are wrong and will not be tolerated. Please work with us to make sure that everyone feels safe, respected, valued and welcome at our school.
Any adults who use threatening, abusive, racist, homophobic, biphobic, transphobic or other offensive language when speaking/writing to, or about, any Christ Church school staff, pupils or parents/carers will be banned from entering the school premises.
Please note: this applies regardless of where or when this was said/written. This includes postings to a “closed” Facebook group.
Hate crimes will be reported to the Police.
Do not post photos online without permission
It goes against school policy and safeguarding guidelines for anyone to post photos online without the necessary permissions. This applies to all children (whether Christ Church pupils or not) and adults (including parents and school staff).
Anyone posting photos of others online (including to a “closed” Facebook group) may have committed a crime. They will be reported to the Police.
Christ Church C of E First School and Nursery says, “Thank you, Frome!"
Click here to read about our partnership with Fair Frome to ensure families have enough food.
Is your child 5-19?
Are you looking for confidential help and support?
Click here for information about a safe and easy way to contact your Somerset County Council School Nursing Team.
Fair Frome
Food @ Five Takeaway
at Christ Church School
(outside The Key Cantre)
5-6pm weekly.
FREE to anyone on benefits or low income.
Strict social distancing and hygiene practices will be in place and we kindly ask you help us with this to keep everyone safe.
For details, click here.
Our school’s inclusive
Christian vision
We want Christ Church to be a shining example of Jesus' love and kindness. We are an inclusive Christian learning community where everyone is welcome and valued, and all are inspired to be the best they can be. We want all children to thrive and flourish in every way, developing a love of learning, discovering their unique strengths and talents, and growing in character and confidence so that their light shines brightly for all to see.
This is what Ofsted inspectors say about Christ Church:
Who are we?
Where are we?
What makes us tick?
We are proud of our school and the community it serves. We trust this website gives you a flavour of who we are, what we do and why Christ Church C of E First School really is the friendliest, most nurturing, most exciting, most ambitious first school in Somerset.
Christ Church is a Somerset County Council co-educational day school and nursery for children aged two to nine. Situated in inspiring and spacious school grounds in the south of the market town of Frome, less than ten miles from Longleat Safari Park, Christ Church provides an idyllic environment for children’s early physical, intellectual, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
We believe a great school overflows with the sound of cheerful children playing and learning with their friends. Yes, academic standards are important and learning is at the heart of all that we do, and, like other schools, we want every girl and boy to achieve their academic potential. But, at Christ Church, we believe a first class education should value excellent character (being kind, friendly and honest) every bit as much as academic effort (hard work, progress and attainment). Equally importantly: we believe school should be fun.
Click here to read more about what makes our school so awesome.
Click here to read our school Privacy Notice.
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Christian values
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Beautiful environment
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We believe school should be fun
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Out of school clubs and trips
Amazing activities for all. -
Christian values
Nurturing curiosity, creativity, ambition and resilience.
Noticeboard
Calling all parents and carers of Reception children in Diamond and Pearl Classes:
As partners in learning, Mrs L’Esteve (Diamond Class) and Miss Robinson (Pearl Class) would love to receive input from parents and carers for their child’s Learning Journey.
So, if your child achieves something special or does anything they are proud of – or if there is anything else you would like to share with your child’s teacher – please email the school office (sch.152@educ.somerset.gov.uk) FAO Mrs L’Esteve or Miss Robinson.
It would be a big help if you include a little information about any images you send. Thank you.
Start and finish times for class bubbles: September 2020
Click on the links below for details ...
NURSERY BUBBLE - timings
DIAMOND BUBBLE - timings
PEARL BUBBLE - timings
AMBER BUBBLE - timings
RUBY BUBBLE - timings
EMERALD BUBBLE - timings
TOPAZ BUBBLE - timings
Christ Church COVID-19 safety protocols for parents and carers
As from Monday 14th September, we politely insist that all parents and carers follow these rules:
1) Parents and carers must wear a face covering at drop-off and pick-up times.
2) Parents and carers must not gather in groups of more than six.
3) Parents, carers and children must stand on the pavement when queueing on yellow social distancing dots. Do not stand in the road.
4) Parents, carers and children who are not queueing on yellow social distancing dots must wait across the road on the grass at Tower View. Do not stand in the road or block pavements.
5) Vehicles must not park on the yellow zig-zags on Feltham Lane.
6) Vehicles must not park in front of the school gates or private driveways.
7) Vehicles must not park on the pavement.
8) Vehicles must not park on the grass.
9) Parents and carers must be punctual to drop-off and pick-up times for their child(ren)’s bubble(s). (If you are unsure of timings, please check the top of this homepage or see the posters on the school fence.)
Christ Church School Nursery
We are taking bookings now for Autumn Term 2020 and Spring Term 2021.
Children may start Nursery the term after their 2nd birthday.
Phone Christ Church for more information about how to apply: 01373 463781
Or click here to find out more about Nursery fees and see our admissions policy and download a booking form.
Keeping children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
We have produced two special policies to help us keep children safe during school closure and reopening:
COVID-19 Annex 1 - is about safeguarding
COVID-19 Annex 2 - is about pupil behaviour
Letters and Sounds for home and school
All lessons are introduced by celebrities, including children’s TV presenters, which adds an exciting addition to the lessons. A new phonics lesson is uploaded every day, Monday to Friday. After upload, each lesson is then archived and available to watch at any time. There are three sets of daily lessons to choose from and we suggest your child starts with one set of lessons most suitable to their year group and reading ability. If you’re not sure which lessons your child should watch or your child finds the lessons too difficult, then please contact your child's class teacher. They will be able to recommend which lessons are the most appropriate for your child.
FREE e-Books, e-Magazines and e-Audio available from Somerset Libraries
These organisations offer help and advice to people suffering domestic abuse:
Domestic Violence Helpline, free and open 24hrs - 0808 2000 247
Domestic Violence Assist, which helps obtain emergency injunctions - 0800 195 8699
Latest Newsletter and important letters:
Click here to view all Newsletters and letters.
Please visit your child's class page to see class specific letters.
FROME TIMES ARTICLE:
Christ Church supports Fair Frome foodbank
To read the Frome Times (26/3/20) article, click here.
FROME TIMES ARTICLE:
2019 end of year report from Christ Church
To read the Frome Times (2/1/20) article, click here.
FROME TIMES ARTICLE:
Christ Church shines brightly for Ofsted inspectors!
To read the Frome Times (7/11/19) article, click here.
To find out more about our October 2019 Ofsted inspection, click here.
Now That's What I Call
Christ Church!
Not every school releases an album of eight original songs but,
with the help of Rocktopus, that is exactly what we have done!
Limited edition CD now available for just £9.99
(£2.50 to school PTFA and £2.50 to Toilet Twinning)
Track titles:
1) Be a Global Neighbour
2) Everyone deserves a place to do their business
(the Toilet Twinning song)
3) I’ll be a good friend
4) Save our world today
5) Come learn with me!
6) Jesus helps us make good choices (the Zacchaeus song)
7) Say thank you! (the Ten Lepers song)
8) We can overcome our fears (the David and Goliath song)
To read the lyrics to all eight songs click here.
To listen to the whole album for FREE just click here.
