Greater Manchester primary school to let pupils arrive late on Monday after Euros final
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA school has been praised for allowing pupils to arrive late on Monday morning following the Euros final. With the England v Spain game not kicking off until 8pm on Sunday, it will end up being quite a late night, especially for little ones who want to stay up and watch the action.
That's why St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, in Sale, Trafford, is allowing kids to turn up late to class. Read more: England fans spark anger by watching Euros game during Kings of Leon concert at Co-op Live In a letter to parents, the school said: "Due to the exceptional circumstances of an England final late on Sunday night, I am giving all children who wish to watch the football, permission to stay up late to cheer England on and bring it home.
Come on England!" Explaining that school will still be open from the usual time, there will be two registration times - 8.55am and then 10am, for those who want to come in later. "As long as the children arrive before 10am they will be registered as present for the morning session," it says. "Should the children watch the football, I think that it is best for the children to arrive having had a good night's sleep.
Some parents may also need a little more time in the morning!" One mum, whose eight-year-old son Harry goes to the school, said: "The school is amazing.
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