Shawbury Primary School

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SPRING TERM 2012Last update - Thursday January 26th

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A BIG Shawbury congratulations to Mrs Sally Johnson, the current Headteacher at St Lawrence CE Primary School, Preston on the Weald Moors in Telford, who has been appointed as Headteacher for the new expanded school in Shawbury. Mrs Johnson will initially take over as Headteacher at St Mary’s after the Easter holidays, and will work very closely with us at Shawbury Primary School during the Summer Term. She will then take over the combined new school (on two sites for a year) from September 2012. We are very pleased to welcome Mrs Johnson into our community and know that you will continue to give her the support and co-operation that you have shown previous and current acting heads of the two schools. Our next steps are to continue the meetings that will decide the next big decisions for all of the children in Shawbury. Many areas are to be addressed to ensure that there is minimal interruption to the children’s education and school life in general. We will keep you posted! As always, I am available to answer any questions you may have, please feel free to ask! I am usually on the playground at the end of each day, or make an appointment through phoning or emailing to school.

Thanks for your continued support,

David Martin, Acting Headteacher

Dates – Have a look at the dates section for all of the latest dates for this term. More dates are added as they crop up so keep checking!

Welcome to the site for Shawbury Primary School.

Welcome to our site. You have reached this page as you have been looking for information on Shawbury Primary School. There is much to learn about our wonderful school, staff and children and this site is a great starting point! Learn about our staff, our timetables, events and much more through our brand new online prespectus. But of course to get a true feel of what we do, please come and see us by arranging a visit by phoning or emailing us.

AS this is a blog site, you have the opportunity to make a comment yourself. 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!

Acting Headteacher - Mr David Martin

Administrator – Mrs Angela Welch

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

Contact Information

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

Tel: 01939 250323

Emails: admin.shawbury@shropshirelg.net

head.shawbury@shropshirelg.net

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. Last year, it was announced that the two schools in the village, ourselves and St Mary’s CE Primary School, would come together to form one school in September 2012. Our site has been chosen, and building work will start soon. Initially, we will be one school on both sites (from Septmber 2012) and it is hoped that the buiding work will have finished by Septmber 2013.

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 is going very well with much positivity from parents, carers, staff and children. A successful holiday club runs every holiday. Please contact the school for any information about the Extended Schools care. Our Extended Schools children have a purpose-built kitchen installed, which is also 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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