St John’s RC Primary School

St John’s RC Primary School

The new extension:
The new school extension is now open and in use. There is still quite a lot to do before the interior is finally complete but we are going to arrange for opportunities for parents to see the new facilities in a few weeks time.

UNICEF Good Practice Review:
Our school has been reviewed over the past 3 years by research done on behalf of UNICEF. Here are some quotes from the final review which we have just received:

‘The school has a reputation in the local community for being very inclusive and the community recognises what the school contributes to it’.

‘Children understand their rights and responsibilities and use this as a basic value system for life moving well beyond the ‘good’ behaviour seen in effective schools generally’.

‘All children here are given a chance – whether they take it or not is another matter but they are all given it – no-one is left out’.

A full copy of the report is available from the school office on request.

Statements to live by:

I listen to what you say. I show that I am listening to you.

We strive to instil within the children a sense of belonging within a range of communities and for them to play an active role as members of society.

Holiday dates for 2012:

Spring Half Term -Monday 13 February to Friday 17 February inclusive (School closes Friday 10 February, re-starts Monday 20 February).

Easter - Thursday 5 April to Friday 20 April inclusive (School closes Wednesday 4 April, re-starts Monday 23 April)

Bank Holiday -Monday 7 May

Summer Half Term - Monday 4 June to Friday 8 June inclusive (School closes Friday 1 June, re-starts Monday 11 June)

Summer - Friday 20 July to Monday 3 September inclusive (School closes Thursday 19 July, re-starts Tuesday 4 September)

Autumn Half Term - Monday 22 October to Friday 26 October inclusive (School closes Friday 19 October, re-starts Monday 29 October)

Christmas - Monday 24 December to Friday 4 January inclusive (School closes Friday 21 December, re-starts Monday 7 January)

Taking you child out of school for appointments:
Could parents please inform the office in advance of collecting your child for appointments? It is important for the school to know for a number of reasons including health and safety and to prevent disruption to classes.