Our School Day

8.45am: School gates open for all pupils both onto the playground and at the front entrance.

8.45 - 8.55am: Children come into school and, as per our 'soft start' to the day, they head straight to their classrooms for their morning 'check in'.

8.55am: Each class completes their register and learning starts for the day.

10.30 - 10.45am: Break time for half the school (mixed years)

10.50 - 11.05am: Break time for the other half of school (mixed years)

This is an opportunity for children to play, socialise and enjoy the healthy snack they've bought in from home.

12.15pm: All children have an hour for their lunchtime to eat and play.

1.15pm: Afternoon learning begins. Classes may choose to have a brain break or a class walk during this time.

3.30pm: The school day ends for all children unless they are taking part in a club or activity. Children from Year 3 and 4 are dismissed onto the playground and children from Year 5 and Year 6 are dismissed at the main entrance.

Children who attend Ripley Junior School are in school for a minimum of 32.5 hours per week.