The first of 10 after school science sessions was held on Wednesday 21st September. It was a huge success and the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We have 4 spare places, so if your child would like a place then please contact the school. The club is fully funded by the school and there is no charge for any of the children.
Parents are welcome and if you would like to take part in the fabulous science experiments then come along with your child to session 2 on Wednesday 28th September at 3.15pm.

Thanks Mrs Bowe

As you may remember, I asked parents what they thought of the school during the latter half of the summer term 2011 so that we could work together to help make the school an even better place to be educated in. Thank you very much to the 39 parents who responded to my questionnaire, and for your honest appraisal of everything we are trying to do.

It was really pleasing to note that all 39 replies either agreed or strongly agreed that "My child enjoys school." We are trying to build on previous successes by ensuring that our curriculum is closely matched to the needs and interests of our children and is lively and engaging in every way possible. Other particularly strong areas were our high expectations for children and that you believe your child(ren) is/are making good progress in school. Some parents (6 out of 39, or 15%) said that they would like to see a greater range of trips for children to go on. We appreciate that outdoor, external learning is vitally important to add breadth and depth to learning and will endeavour to make sure that all children in St Francis' do have the opportunity to access these important learning experiences during the next year. Eight parents (13%) felt that children needed more preparation for the future- we have included this in our School Development plan and hope to work with outside agencies to run a "Believe and Achieve" day where children can clearly see what they need to do in order to prepare effectively for their futures, and also work alongside the "Young Enterprise" team to broaden children's horizons.

Your views are vitally important to us and if you have any concerns throughout this school year please do come and have a chat to me about them. Thanks once again for your help,

Jane Wilkinson
(Headteacher)

Our 'School Tuck Shop' will begin on Monday 26th September and will be managed by our Year 6 pupils. Tuck will be delivered to all classes at 10.15am each morning. Each item of healthy tuck will cost 20p. Items being sold will be a selection of fruit, packets of raisins and healthy snack bars. Your child can purchase tuck daily. Please do not give your child money for the whole week, instead your child should bring in money for tuck on a daily basis. Thanks Mrs Bowe.

On Wednesday 21st September, Y6 will be leading our first "Class Assembly" of 2012. All parents are welcome to attend - starts at 9.15pm. See you there!

Want to come along to school and have a chat with our Parent Support Advisor Julie? Want to find out about what happens in school? People that can help you with issues relating to family, relationships and everyday life? Come along to the coffee club and we can help - every Tuesday at 9am...see you there!