Here you can find out more about the way the school is organised and how we promote good behaviour and a positive attitude to learning.
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The building was opened in September 1965, extended in 1968 and further classrooms added in 2000 and 2002. The hall was extended and a new administration area was built and opened in January 2003. The school is set in its own spacious grounds with excellent facilities for outside activities. There is a hard playground area and a level field for different sports and games and both are utilised when possible throughout the school year. In addition, an exciting project to adapt part of the outside area closer to the classrooms to provide a range of learning opportunities for the Reception children is about to start.
There are 9 teaching rooms, a Hall, small group room, ICT suite, library and 2 shared activity areas.
Class Organisation (2007/8)
The school caters for children aged 4 to 11 years. Children enrol in the reception class in either September or January, depending on their birthday. The school is arranged into 9 classes, though the children may work in smaller groups for special activities, or in their year groups.
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Teacher
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Class
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Age of children
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Ms Whelan
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1
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Reception
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Mrs Pick
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2
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Year 1 (and some Reception from Sept intake)
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Miss Snowdon
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3
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Year 1 and Year 2
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Miss Spence
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4
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Year 2
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Mrs Caldwell
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5C
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Year 3 and Year 4
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Mrs Peters
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5P
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Year 3 and Year 4
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Mrs Swainston
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6
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Year 4 and Year 5
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Mr Coates
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7C
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Year 5 and Year 6
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Mrs Goundry
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7G
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Year 5 and Year 6
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For further details of our teachers and support staff, click the staff button to the left of the screen.
Admissions criteria and a more detailed plan of the organisation of the classes can be found in the school brochure by clicking here.
Curriculum
We provide facilities and resources for teaching all the subjects required by the National Curriculum: 3 core subjects - Mathematics, English and Science - and 7 foundation subjects - History, Geography, Art, Technology, Music, PE and ICT - and Religious Education. Within all classes, the children are taught in one of four ways: as a class, in friendship groups, in ability groups or working in groups of the teacher's choice. Within Key Stage 2 there is some specialist teaching of Music, Science,
Click here to access a more detailed description of the curriculum in the School Brochure.
Uniform
School uniform is voluntary, though we believe highly desirable and strongly encouraged as far as regulations allow. A uniform promotes a sense of belonging to the school community.
The uniform is very simple: a red jumper or cardigan, white polo shirt or collared shirt and grey trousers or skirt. Cardigans, V-neck and round neck jumpers and polo shirts all embroidered with the school badge, are available to buy from the school office.
Many children wear a tie with the uniform - they look so smart in this clothing that it is actively encouraged. Again, these can be purchased from school. In the warmer months, the girls may wear a red and white summer dress, as widely available in high street shops.
Shoes should be predominantly black and suitable for the active life in school. No jewellery is permitted. Children are expected to have a basic PE kit in school at all times - plimsolls, shorts and t-shirt. Ample notice will be given if more specialised equipment is required.
Discipline
We seek to promote high standards of discipline and achieve this by motivating children to behave well by rewarding good behaviour. All children are allocated to one of four houses and are awarded house points for good behaviour, good work and a positive attitude to school. The children work towards certificates for reaching set targets of house points and these are awarded with due ceremony at special assemblies. The houses also compete with pride for the house point cup on a weekly, monthly and termly basis.
Educational Visits
Children will always benefit from varied experiences and so visits out of school to places of interest are regularly arranged for all year groups. Recent trips have included: Victorian life at
Residential visits are arranged for the older pupils. Increasingly, we are bringing extra educational experiences into school, such as theatre and music groups. Click on the Gallery button on the left of this page to see some our recent activities.
The Role of Parents
Our school acknowledges and values the important role played by the parents, guardians and carers of the pupils. Parents are invited into school at every opportunity to see children performing, working or just enjoying taking part in activities. These may be on- site, such as sports day or exhibitions of work or off-site. Our sports teams always are encouraged by the exhortations of parent supporters and the country dancers have been watched at venues across the north east of
Parents are invited to one Open Night per term and a formal written report is provided near the end of the summer term. Members of staff are often available either before or after school for an informal chat, or more complex issues can be raised by making an appointment.
A number of adult helpers come into school every week to assist teachers with numerous tasks such as listening to children read, preparing displays, tidying the library areas. Although some of the helpers are parents, others no longer have children at the school, but the efforts of all are much appreciated! We are always keen to utilise any special skills the parents of our pupils may have.
Another way parents become involved is through the Friends of the School. This voluntary group give their time to help the school raise funds to purchase extra items of equipment, enhancing and extending the opportunities already available for all the children. This is done by organising various events throughout the year such as a summer barbeque, children's discos and quiz nights