Discipline: Our loving care and concern for each child means our children are given clear, firm expectations about their behaviour. When children need to be corrected we don't judge incidents out of proportion, and any sanctions don't rob children of their dignity. Children are not labelled, there are no lasting grudges, our children know wrongs can be redressed. In our school, authority is not so much used to control, but to enable people to reach their potential. We encourage good behaviour through clear classroom rules that are agreed with the children, and rewards such as Certificates, stickers, mention in assembly, gaining points, or gaining the chance to choose a treat. If we have a concern about your child's behaviour, we will contact you straight away.

School Uniform: Children are expected to wear uniform. This is a blue sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt and grey trousers or skirt or blue summer dress. Sweatshirts, polo shirts and P.E. tee-shirts with the school badge on are available from MSC schoolwear, who have a stall in the new Market Hall. Your child can also wear plain versions of the uniform, purchased from department stores or elsewhere. Children should have indoor shoes to change into on wet days. For P.E. and Games children need a yellow tee-shirt, navy blue plain shorts or jogging bottoms and pumps or training shoes which have a reasonably flexible sole. For outside games children will also need appropriate footwear and plain navy blue track suit bottoms. Please mark all clothing with your child's name. Jewellery Children are not allowed to wear any jewellery in school.

Special Educational Needs: We recognise that each child is uniquely created by God. So they can make appropriate progress, children may require individual help occasionally. We may decide this help is necessary as a result of parents bringing concerns to our attention, or our concerns in school, or possibly following reading tests or other tests in school. We will inform you about the help we are giving and arrange to meet at a later date to review progress. If your child requires an increasing amount of classwork to be tailored to their individual needs, then our Special Needs Co-ordinator, Miss McIntyre, and the class teacher will devise an individual plan for your child. We may also work with you to arrange more help if necessary.

Religious Education: In Religious Education children explore questions about life, dignity and purpose, developing an understanding of both the Catholic faith and other faith traditions. The school follows the Salford Diocesan "Guidelines for Religious Education". Our acts of worship and R.E. lessons are important to our aim of enabling our children to grow in faith. If as a parent you wish to assert your right to withdraw your child from Religious Education or worship, either in whole or in part, see Mr.Brown.

Language and Literacy: We aim for children to develop their ability to use and understand language. We want our children to become confident and effective readers, able to read for learning and pleasure. We give the children the chance to write a variety of styles for different purposes. We follow the National Literacy Strategy and have regular lessons in reading skills, handwriting, grammar and spelling, and also plan for a clear development of speaking and listening skills.

Mathematics: We aim to encourage a positive attitude to Mathematics and foster confidence and enjoyment. We hope children see the relevance of Mathematics, knowing when to apply their understanding and how to use a calculator. Children follow the National Numeracy Strategy, helping them to acquire a sound understanding of ideas through practical work, and have regular practice of mental skills to ensure a quick recall of basic facts such as tables and number bonds.

Other Subjects: As well as the subjects outlined above, we teach the children Science, Information and Communications Technology, History, Geography, Technology, Music, Art and P.E. and aim to offer children a broad, balanced curriculum.

Admission of Pupils to the School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Voluntary Aided Roman Catholic Primary and Nursery School for children aged 3 - 11 years. The Governors' policy is that children admitted to Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Primary School are baptised Roman Catholic. The standard number of the school is 30 so therefore the capacity of the main school is 210. The Governors aim to admit 30 children each year into the Reception Class. If more pupils request places than we have available, places in the school will be allocated according to the following priorities:-  (1) Baptised Roman Catholic children of St Mary's and St Ann's parishes who have baptised Roman Catholic brothers or sisters currently in the school.  (2) Baptised Roman Catholic children of St Mary's and St Ann's parishes.  (3) Other baptised Roman Catholic children who currently have a brother or sister in the school.  (4) Other baptised Roman Catholic children.

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