Our School
Nov
2011
St. Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School
Head teacher - Pauline Gavin
Deputy Head teacher - Julie Lister
Chair of Governors – Father Ian Wright
Vice Chair of Governors – Sheila Banks
School Address:
St. Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School
Strawberry Lane
Armley
LS12 1SF
School Telephone Numbers
Tel: 0113 263 9292
Fax: 0113 263 8019
Useful Numbers
Local Education Authority: 0113 247 5590
Benefits Helpline: 0845 1270113
Admissions Team: 0113 247 5729
Admissions Team:
Introduction
Message from the Head teacher
Aims of the School
School Holidays and opening times
Message from the Governing body
Staff
Attendance
School Uniform
School Clubs
Lost Property
School Meals
Medicines
Parents in School
Homework
Special Educational Needs
The Curriculum
Good Work
SATs Results
A message from the school council
A Final Word
Introduction
St Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School is a church school which bases its ethos and rules on Christian values.
The school is proud to have achieved many awards including:-
● Healthy Schools National
● Healthy Schools Advanced
● Basic Skills
● Stephen Lawrence – level 3
● Inclusion Charter Mark
● Investors in Pupil and Investors in Diversity - the first school in the country to achieve this award.
The school has also been very successful in raising the attainment of our children. In 2006 the school was classed as outstanding by Ofsted. See the school report on the Ofsted website.
We offer a rich and broad curriculum which recognises and celebrates our multi-cultural population, promoting tolerance and understanding amongst children, parents, staff and the wider community.
A Message from the Head teacher.
“We are extremely proud of our school and hope that your child or children will be very happy with us.
The teachers, governors and support staff are all dedicated to providing the best possible broad and balanced education and valued learning environment for your child and we work enthusiastically to achieve this.
Our children enjoy all the benefits of a large primary school, which include well-equipped classrooms and teaching resources, two ICT suites, an art room, food technology room and a music room and an After School Community Suite.
We look forward to welcoming your child to our school and hope our association with you will be happy and mutually supportive.”
Our aims are: -
To achieve these aims the Head teacher, staff and governors have agreed the following:
● To promote a sense of belonging to our school and the local community.
● To make the children feel accepted and valued; to meet the children’s individual needs and to promote confidence, initiative and self-esteem.
● To help children towards a tolerant understanding of their own and other cultures.
● To foster an enjoyment of books.
● To plan, deliver and monitor the learning and teaching of the curriculum.
● To help children to think logically and creatively, to develop lively enquiring minds through active learning situations.
● To promote all aspects of health and safety.
● To encourage the children to acquire a set of moral and spiritual values and develop self-discipline and acceptable behaviour.
● To introduce the children to new technologies which will become an increasing part of their lives.
The school day begins at 8:50am.
The school doors open at 8:40am, when children, parents and guardians are welcome to come into school.
Please give your child a good start to the day by ensuring they arrive at school on time.
Nursery Sessions
Morning - 8:40am - 11:40am
Afternoon – 12:30- 3.30pm
Key Stage 1
Morning - 8:50am - 12:00am
Afternoon - 1:00pm - 3:20pm
Key Stage 2
Morning - 8:50am - 12:10am
Afternoon - 1:00pm - 3:20pm
Please note that there are 15 hours per week free childcare for children attending nursery – Please see Miss Harvey or Mrs Debbie Harrison in Nursery for more information.
Holidays
The Governors of a school are a body of people made up of Local Authority representatives, parents, staff representatives and co-opted representatives from the local community. They are like a board of directors and are important in the running of the school. They hold regular meetings at school and help with matters such as
● Interviewing and selecting staff
● Supporting the staff and the Head teacher in maintaining the building and playground as a safe work place for everyone
● Deciding how the school budget is to be spent
Chairperson of the Governing Body is Father Ian Wright.
How can you be involved ?
You may wish to serve as a Parent Governor. Letters will be sent home when an election of a new representative is due, letting you know what to do.
Senior Management Team
Headteacher : Mrs Pauline Gavin
Bursar : Mrs Sheila Doherty
Deputy Head Teacher : Miss Julie Lister
Inclusion Manager : Miss Julie Lister
Nursery Manager : Miss Maria Harvey
Foundation Manager : Mrs Kathryn Brown
Middle Years Manager : Mrs Emily Thornton
Lower Key Stage Manager : Mr David Needham
Upper Key Stage Manager : Miss Lisa McCaffrey
Class Teachers
Nursery : Miss Maria Harvey
Class 1 : Miss Laura Cooper
Class 2 : Miss Sarah Craft/Miss Sarah Appleton
Class 3 : Miss Kerry Forde
Class 4 : Mrs Kate Tutill
Class 5 : Miss Helen Braham
Class 6 : Ms Nora Ludden
Class 7 : Mrs Parvinder Kaur
Class 8 : Miss Melanie Hudson
Class 9 : Mr David Needham
Class 10 : Mr Paul Horsey
Class 11 : Mrs Lisa McCaffrey
Administrative Staff
Bursar : Mrs Sheila Doherty
Administrators : Mrs Jo Drake / Mrs Lee Stead
Superintendent : Mr Dale Timulty
Family Support Worker : Mrs Sue Handley
Oasis Team
Oasis Co-ordinator : Mrs Kelly Wainwright
Oasis Support Worker : Kim North
Oasis Support Worker : Marla Thaker
Learning Support Assistants
Mrs Debbie Harrison/Ms Sarah Rusling/Ms Zareen Khadam : Nursery
Mrs Karen Meadmore/Mrs Rebecca Tramantano
Mrs Tracey Rookes / Miss Kirsty Oliver : Class 1
Mrs Gurbux Panesar/Mrs Kath Morris : Class 2
Mrs Jasbir Sagoo/Mrs Cathy Close : Class 3
Mrs Jill French : Class 4
Mrs Sandra McCann/Ms Fiona Mills : Class 5
Mrs Janet Roberts/Mrs Katerina Mocova : Class 6
Mr John Cunningham : Class 7
Mrs Debbie Langan ` : Class 8
Mrs Carol Riley/Ms Vicky Linley : Class 9
Mrs Sue Bent : Class 10
Mrs Sheron Audus/Mr Steve Hoyle : Class 11
Miss Zoe Stead : Extended Schools Co-ordinator
Miss Sara Cameron : Looked After Children Co-ordinator
The Curriculum is divided into six areas with a ‘Manager’ and co-ordinators of individual subjects.
English / Drama : Manager Emily Thornton
Co-ordinators Kath Brown – Key Stage 1
Co-ordinator Emily Thornton – Key Stage 2
Maths / Science Manager Lisa McCaffrey
Maths Co-ordinator Helen Braham – Key Stage 1
Maths Co-ordinator Lisa McCaffrey – Key Stage 2
Science Co-ordinator Kate Tutill
ICT / Technology Manager
ICT Co-ordinator Paul Horsey
Technology Collette Lawson
Creative Arts Manager David Needham
Art Co-ordinator Collette Lawson
PE Co-ordinator David Needham
PE Co-ordinator Collette Lawson
Music Co-ordinator Kath Brown – Key Stage 1
Music Co-ordinator Emily Thornton – Key Stage 2
Humanities and RE Manager Lisa McCaffrey
RE/Worship Co-ordinator Kate Tutill/Laura Cooper
Geog / History Co-ordinator Sarah Appleton
Foundation Stage Manager Kath Brown
Inclusion Manager Julie Lister
Gifted & Talented Co-ordinator David Needham
Educational Visits Co-ordinator Collette Lawson
CPD Co-ordinator Pauline Gavin/Lisa McCaffrey
Assessment & Record Keeping co-ordinator Julie Lister
Extended School Co-ordinators Pauline Gavin
Attendance is a priority in school and will continue to be so. If your child is absent for any reason it is vital that you contact school: phone, write or speak to a member of staff. If you are taking a holiday during term time it is vital you receive permission from the Head teacher. If we have concerns about a child's attendance we will contact their parent/carer. If absences fall into a regular pattern we will be seeking the advice of the schools Education Welfare Officer. We cannot raise standards if your child is absent, either through your child missing odd days or being late and not participating in whole class introductions and explanations.
Whole School Attendance 94.83%
Authorised Absence 4.04%
Unauthorised Absence 1.13%
All children must wear a red jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan.
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Boys Grey shorts/jogging suit Grey/black trousers/jogging trousers White shirt/polo shirt or red polo shirt Red jumper/sweatshirt |
Girls Grey skirt/pinafore/jogging suit White blouse/polo shirt/red polo shirt
Red jumper/cardigan/sweatshirt |
Price lists and order forms are available from the school office and the admissions pack. Schoolbook bags are on sale after school in the office.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME
For PE – Shorts and T-shirt/leotard and suitable footwear for outside and inside PE.
For Swimming – Upper Key Stage 2 - Swimming trunks/costume and towel when necessary.
Footwear – In the interests of safety, children should not wear steel-toed boots or shoes or high-heeled boots or shoes.
Jewellery – We encourage children not to wear any jewellery. If children do wear jewellery, the school cannot take any responsibility for it and all jewellery must be removed for PE and Games. Children who wear watches must give them to their class teacher for safety during PE and Games.
HOLIDAY CLUB
The school operates a holiday scheme during the school holiday from 9.00am to 3.30 pm for children who attend this school, offering a variety of activities both inside and out (away day trips, swimming, art, cooking, yoga etc). Lunch is provided. Children must abide by the school’s behaviour policy.
BREAKFAST CLUB
Breakfast Club is every morning 7.40 am – 8.40 am. A healthy breakfast with a variety of choice will be provided. The cost is £1.00 per week. Children have the opportunity to complete homework, read, play games etc.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
After School Club starts at 3.20pm and runs until 5.45pm Monday to Thursday and 4.45pm on Fridays. Children are given a healthy snack. Activities include homework, reading, cooking, games, inside and outdoor play etc. The cost is £2.00 per night for the first child, £1.00 for other children in the family that attend this school.
WRAPAROUND
Wraparound is available for Nursery children from 11.30 am – 3.30 pm. The children have their lunch and stay for the afternoon session. The price is £5.00 per day, per child. You may also provide them with a packed lunch or pay for your child to stay for a school dinner at £1.60 per day.
LOST PROPERTY
During any school year, the lost property boxes outside the community room contains a huge amount of clothing, shoes, pumps and bags – ALL NAMED ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED TO THEIR OWNERS IMMEDIATELY – Please make sure that your child’s belongings are marked with their name.
School Meals
Children have the choice of either a packed lunch from home or 2 course lunch from school. The cost of a school meal is
£1.60 per day or £8.00 per week for children in Nursery through to Year 6.
This is due every Monday and is paid at the school office. Children may also bring a packed lunch, but for safety reasons drinks in glass bottles should not be brought into school. Please ensure that lunch boxes are labelled on the outside with your child’s name.
As part of our commitment to the National Healthy Schools Initiative we do not allow chocolate bars or fizzy drinks and limit packets of crisps to one.
If you feel that your child is entitled to a free school meal please contact the Education Benefits office on Leeds 0845 1270113.
Medicines
If at all possible, your child should not bring tablets or medicines into school. If it is necessary, and a doctor has prescribed the medication, you must give written permission for the medicine to be given. All medicines must be kept in the office and be collected when school finishes. Please inform us if you know of any medical conditions which might affect your child’s progress at school.
School Security
In order to protect the staff and pupils of the school and their belongings, security locks have been fitted to the main entrance and closed circuit television is now in operation both inside and outside of school. We also ask that any visitors to school sign in at the office and wear a special visitors badge, which makes themselves known to both pupils and staff. The purpose of these additional security measures is to ensure that the staff and pupils have as much protection as possible.
Parental Consultation
We very much welcome you in school at any time. We appreciate parents’ help in working alongside pupils in activities such as art, craft, sewing, reading to small groups and baking. Parents are also welcome for special occasions such as Cultural Week, Harvest Festival, Christmas and Easter celebrations both at school and at Church.
The School holds termly parents evenings for you to come into school and discuss with your child’s class teacher the progress they are making, to pass on important information to you about SATs and to discuss any issues you wish to raise.
If you want to speak to your child’s class teacher at another time, the most convenient times are before 8.50am and after 3.20pm.
At the end of the school year you will receive a written report, which you can discuss with your child’s class teacher.
We understand that your child’s education is a partnership between us and you. To ensure this partnership is long standing, you will be given a copy of the home school agreement as part of the admissions pack when your child starts school. This outlines both our expectations of the behaviour of your child and your expectations of the school.
Homework
One very valuable way of regularly keeping parents in touch with the work children are doing in school is through homework. Every class from Nursery to Year 6 receives reading books to take home and practise.
We also encourage parents to discuss the story with their children. In addition to this children will also be given spellings, times tables to learn or work reinforcing ideas that started in class. A more thorough homework timetable will be given to your child either at the start of the year or on starting at school. We expect that all homework is the pupil’s own work, and it is handed in on the designated day. Children are encouraged to complete their homework and are given the opportunity to complete it at Breakfast Club and After School Club.
Special Educational Needs.
Our aim is to ensure that your child receives the best education and receives support that is appropriate to their needs.
School works closely with a number of professional services including Speech Therapy, Educational Psychology, Early Years Support Service and Behavioural and Learning Support Services. We also have Family Support Workers based within school.
All children are continually monitored as part of our daily routine. Children are put on the Inclusion and Special Needs Register at either School Action or School Action+ as appropriate. Provision for SEN children will be within mainstream lessons. Pupils are supported by Teaching Assistants at a level appropriate to the child’s needs. At School Action provision is made for the child within mainstream lessons, with extra support as necessary and as outlined in the Group Education Plan. Children at School Action + are similarly catered for through mainstream lessons with an Individual Education Plan and with support from outside agencies as appropriate.
If you have any concerns or queries please contact the Inclusion Manager, Miss Julie Lister.
Gifted and Talented
If your child has excelled in any area this will be recognised and extra provision provided during the school day and through extra curricular activities.
If you have any queries please contact the Co–ordinator, Mr David Needham.
The Curriculum
Our aim is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum. We believe that children learn in a variety of ways. The school encourages your child to think logically, creatively and to develop a lively enquiring mind. Throughout school we believe in supporting your child's personal and cultural development to prepare them for life.
The major component of the curriculum will be the national curriculum. This consists of three core subjects: Maths, English and Science, and the foundation subjects: I.C.T.; Design Technology; History; Geography; Music; Art; Physical Education and R.E.
The subjects are taught to all year groups either on a pure subject basis or through a themed approach.
Literacy
All children have an hour-long literacy lesson which follows national guidelines. In addition extension work is done to develop work from the literacy hour. The school places a high priority on reading and we make a commitment that your child will read daily in the infants’ class, to give them the best possible start to their education.
Maths
Children also have a daily Maths lesson, which again follows national guidelines, and additional lessons to focus on mental maths and investigate maths skills.
ICT
We are very proud of our computer facilities and the up-to-date provision, which we offer to all our children. We not only have two separate suites and a rolling programme of introducing Interactive Whiteboards into classes, but PCs in all classrooms. All computers are networked and all children have access to the Intranet, which is a safeguarded Internet.
RE
The school has a daily act of collective worship sometimes as part of the assembly.
Through education we aim to encourage greater tolerance and understanding between all faiths and communities in school. Religious Education is taught in accordance with the Leeds syllabus.
Parents may withdraw their children from religious education and worship. In order to do this a letter must be sent to, or an appointment made with, the Head teacher.
Sex Education
Sex Education is part of Health Education. The children are taught about their own personal hygiene and related issues. They also receive, from an outside speaker, a talk entitled "Growing Up", which includes puberty and other growing up issues.
We hope that our programme of Sex Education gives the children a sound basis for making balanced decisions about the pattern of their own lives in the future.
The foundation subjects
We believe in creating a curriculum that is relevant to your child and that your child will enjoy taking an active role in. All the topics are themed and related to the national curriculum, with appropriate links between subject areas.
Good Work
We are very keen to promote good behaviour and encourage children to think about their actions. We have a consistent policy throughout the school. In all year groups good behaviour and work is positively encouraged through good work assemblies, which are held in each unit once a week. Each week there is a Head teacher’s Award. These are presented weekly during assembly to pupils who have achieved exceptional standards in academic work or who have demonstrated a positive attitude to school, staff or other pupils. Each child receives a special certificate and sticker.
The school strives to raise standards through positive encouragement and raising the self esteem of our pupils. Individual targets are regularly set in reading, writing and maths. These are small achievable goals that are praised once achieved and then reassessed with the pupil.
SATs Results
We are extremely proud of our results and the continuous improvement in the end of Key Stage SATs results.
KEY STAGE 1
Results 2008
|
W |
1 |
2 |
2c |
2b |
2a |
3 |
Disapplied |
Absent |
|
|
Speaking & Listening |
1 |
14 |
23 |
5 |
9 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Reading |
1 |
14 |
23 |
5 |
9 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Writing |
2 |
1 |
25 |
12 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Maths |
2 |
7 |
29 |
18 |
6 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Science |
2 |
13 |
23 |
7 |
10 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Key Stage 2
Teacher Assessment 2008
|
W |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
Disapplied |
Absent |
|
|
English |
0 |
0 |
5 |
16 |
61 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Speaking and listening |
0 |
0 |
6 |
16 |
61 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Reading |
0 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
61 |
32 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Writing |
0 |
3 |
3 |
29 |
53 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Maths |
0 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
66 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Science |
0 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
45 |
47 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Test Results 2008
|
Below Level 3 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Disapplied |
Absent |
|
|
English |
3 |
0 |
63 |
32 |
0 |
3 |
|
Reading |
3 |
0 |
26 |
68 |
0 |
3 |
|
Writing |
3 |
16 |
66 |
16 |
0 |
3 |
|
Maths |
0 |
5 |
58 |
34 |
0 |
3 |
|
Science |
0 |
3 |
39 |
53 |
0 |
5 |
The school council is a group of elected children from throughout the school who have a say in the decisions that are made within the school. This is what they said about the advantages of coming to St Bartholomew’s:
“The school’s great. The playground has got some fantastic things in it now like climbing frames and play trails. We’ve also got loads of rooms to work in like the library, music room, food science room, art room and two ICT suites.”
“There are lots of clubs. We have a breakfast club and after school club. But there are also loads of other clubs during and after school. Here are just some of them: cultural club; girls’ and boys’ football; ICT; art; gardening; tennis and golf. Ask your teacher when they are on!”
“The teachers try to make learning exciting. There are special weeks like Cultural Week and Science Week. There are also trips to places like Lineham Farm and Armley Mills. In the summer every class goes on a trip to somewhere special.”
At the back of this document you will find a copy of the Race Equality Policy and the Behaviour policy. There are many other documents and policies to ensure that the school curriculum and the ethos of the school provide an excellent working environment. Please feel welcome to ask if you would like to see them. Copies of these can be found in the community room.
And Finally …..
We are committed to provide a firm foundation and high standards in all areas of the curriculum. In particular we encourage pupils to behave with care and respect to everyone in the community. We will actively promote equal opportunities for all members of the school community.
