School Hours
It is important that children are delivered to school by their start time, so that their school day can start on time. Arriving just after the start time is disruptive for the whole class and time consuming for staff.
Primary Phase
The morning session begins at 9.15am, although different classes arrive at staggered intervals to ease congestion:
9.00am – Years 6 and 5
9.05am – Years 4 and 3
9.10am – Years 2 and 1 plus Reception
Lunchtime is from 12.00 to 1.00pm.
The school operates a minibus service transporting primary phase pupils from the secondary site to the primary site at 8.50 each morning. Priority is given to pupils with secondary phase siblings; however, there are usually spaces for those without older siblings. The service is chargeable. To book a place, or for further details, please contact us on parents@maharishischool.com
The afternoon session finishes at staggered times:
3.20pm – Reception
3.25pm – Year 1 and 2
3.30pm – Year 3 and 4
3.35pm – Years 5 and 6
Please note that children should be collected by no later than 3:40pm.
The school operates a minibus service transporting primary pupils with siblings in the secondary phase to the secondary site, arriving by 4.00pm. This service is chargeable and on a first come first served basis. Booking details are emailed each term.
Secondary Phase
The morning session begins at 9.00am and lunchtime is from 12.25 - 1.15pm from Monday to Thursday and 12:05 – 12:55pm on Friday.
The afternoon session finishes at 4.00pm on Mondays to Thursdays, and at 3.30pm on Fridays.
Please note that children should be collected by no later than 4:10 from Monday - Thursday and no later than 3:40 on Fridays. The secondary site should be vacated 10 minutes after the school day is finished.
Please keep primary-aged children in your car while you are waiting for secondary pupils to avoid the risk of accidents whilst the car park is busy. Children should not be playing in, or around, the secondary playground while afternoon meditation is in progress (3:35 - 4:00), so that secondary pupils can enjoy a settled experience to conclude their school day.