Opening Hours

To ensure your child gets the best possible start to their education, we kindly ask for your support in promoting regular school attendance and punctuality.

Our school day begins with the gates opening at 8:30am, followed by classroom doors opening at 8:40am. Children are expected to be in school and ready to learn by 8:50am. The school day ends at 3:20pm.

Nursery

For Nursery, we offer two session options:

Morning session: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon session: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Full-day session: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Wraparound Care

We offer high-quality wraparound care to support our families and ensure children have a safe, welcoming environment beyond the standard school hours. More information can be found here.

Breakfast Club
Our Breakfast Club starts at 7:45am, providing children with a nutritious breakfast and a calm start to the day.
After School Club
After School Club runs until 5:30pm, offering a range of fun activities, opportunities to relax, and a light snack.

Places are limited, so please contact the school office to enquire about availability and booking.

The School Day at St Malachy’s

Below is a typical structure of our school day:

Gates open: 8:30am
Classroom doors open: 8:40am
Doors close / Registration: 8:50am
Morning break: 10:30am – 10:45am
Lunch:
- Key Stage 1: 12:00pm – 12:45pm
- Key Stage 2: 12:15pm – 1:00pm
End of the school day: 3:20pm