Shawbury Primary School

Welcome to the blog site for Shawbury Primary School.

Latest site news….

February 4th 2010

Check out some of Class 5’s Movie Maker presentations on the “Videos/Sounds” page. They had to import pictures about our school, add text, record and import a commentary AND find a piece of music. Then mix it all together in a coherent fashion! Pretty cool!

Family Film Night

Please try and attend our “Family Film Night” on Friday February 12th. We’ll be watching NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 2 in the school hall. Parents to attend with all children please. Refreshments available, ask in school for further details.

Also new “Fun in the Snow” snaps on the “Photos” page.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SECURITY AND SAFETY REASONS, COMMENTS MADE  IN THE BLOG SECTIONS WILL HAVE TO VERIFIED BEFORE THEY APPEAR, RESULTING IN A SLIGHT DELAY TO YOUR POST APPEARING.

NEW TO THE AREA?

Otherwise, if you are a new parent to the area and want to see what we are doing, you can use this site before you plan your visit.

WHAT’S ON THE SITE?

Take a look at some of our recent photos, find out about the classes, check out the latest diary dates for all the things that have been going on or are about to happen. Our “Documents and Letters” section has all of those letters that your little darlings have “forgotten” to bring home! This really is the place to be for all the latest information on Shawbury Primary School!

Contact Information

Address: Shawbury Primary School, Poynton Road, Shawbury, SY4 4JR

Tel: 01939 250323

Emails: admin@shawbury.shropshire.sch.uk

               head@shawbury.shropshire.sch.uk

 

Map: http://www.maplandia.com/united-kingdom/england/west-midlands/shropshire-county/shawbury/

A bit about us

We are the community primary school of Shawbury village, nestled in the heart of the beautiful North Shropshire countryside. We currently provide educational facilities for children from 3 years old in our purposefully built nursery and foundation accomodation, up to Year 6. We have 4 classrooms from the Foundation stage to Year 6. 

Our exciting “Extended Schools” provision is now flourishing, giving the opportunity for our children to attend a “Breakfast Club” from 7.45am,  Lunch Club and after school care from 3.00pm until 6.00pm. This has gone very well so far with much positivity from parents, carers, staff and children. A successful holiday club in the summer was repeated in the October half term. Please contact the school for any information about the Extended Schools care.  Our Extended Schools children have a brand new purpose-built kitchen installed, which will also be used for cooking lessons for all children.

The School Day at Shawbury

8.45am - Gates open - Children allowed onto playground

8.55am - Children allowed into school for registration

9.00-10.00am - First lesson - Usually English or Maths

10.00-10.30am - Intervention lessons (individualised learning including reading, spelling, handwriting or specific small group work for special needs and gifted and talented children)

10.30am - Assembly

10.45am - Playtime

11.00am- Second lesson - Usually English or Maths

12.00pm- Lunchtime

12.50pm - Afternoon begins after registration. Individual or group reading starts the afternoon, followed by science, PE or “topic” work.

3.00pm - End of school day, clubs start. (See “Classes” section for details)

A bit about our curriculum……

The Creative Curriculum

A lot has been written recently about the curriculum being offered to children in Primary schools. We at Shawbury would like to think that we are at the forefront in creative curriculum development in our locality. An exciting curriculum taught in an imaginative way is offered to all our children. Read on for our policy statements and beliefs behind this innovative way of teaching.

 

Teaching and Learning at Shawbury Primary School

Real… Relevant… Local.

 

The key to effective learning at school is excellent teaching based on an outstanding curriculum.  Essentially, the curriculum is a way of describing exactly what is being taught. 

 

At Shawbury, the school has designed a curriculum fit for the 21^st Century, personal to our school and for our children. It is known as ‘The Creative Curriculum’.

 

The Creative Curriculum sets out the key skills and attitudes that children are expected to develop and learn at primary school, from Nursery to Year 6, before moving to secondary school as 11 year olds. 

 

Although the teaching of English and Mathematics is taught separately, much of the rest of what is taught has strong links between subject areas.  This makes learning more interesting, enjoyable and relevant for children, so that:

 

       ☼     Lessons are interesting, stimulating and fun, where children have the opportunity to learn through first hand, multi-sensory experiences, which are relevant to our children and personal to our school.

       ☼     Children feel cared for and are happy, secure, motivated and  stimulated.

       ☼     The learning environment is well organised, attractive, motivating and  positive.

       ☼     Learning tasks are organised in small steps.

       ☼     Children experience a variety of learning situations, both indoors and outdoors, using our local area and links with local businesses.

       ☼     Expectations are high and aim for high standards.

       ☼     Feedback is positive and helps children to improve.

       ☼     Timetabling provides opportunities for flexibility.

       ☼     Spontaneity and creativity is encouraged.

       ☼     Children are involved in the planning and reviewing of topics.

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Should you require a personal response, ring the school on 01939 250323 or email

admin@shawbury.shropshire.sch.uk or

head@shawbury.shropshire.sch.uk

See you soon!

Mr D.J. Martin (Deputy Head)