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Our Prospectus

Introduction to the Prospectus

Pastoral Care, School Ethos and Values

Introduction to the Prospectus

Grampound Road Village Church of England School

South Street
Grampound Road
Truro
TR2 4DY
Telephone and Fax - 01726 882646

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you as a prospective parent to Grampound Road Village School.

This brochure is designed to give you a flavour of our school - although the best way to find out about us is to come and have a look around. Please telephone and make an appointment and we will be happy to show you our school.

We aim to do the very best for your child. We will work hard to provide the environment, help, resources, discipline, etc. that will mean she or he has every chance to fulfil both your hopes and her/his potential. We try to make sure that every child's individual needs are identified and met so that they are happy to be a part of our school.

We consider that a child's success in education comes from a partnership between home and school and we will be looking to you for your help and support. The staff and myself are always available to discuss any concerns that you may have about your child.

I look forward to meeting you soon.

Mrs Lynne Bazeley Back to top

The School

Grampound Road Village Church of England School is a co-educational school with approximately 100 children on roll whose ages range from 4 -11 years.

The new school building was completed in April 2003. It has four classrooms, each with its own cloakroom area. There is a large Hall that is used for PE, Assemblies and dinner time and an ICT Suite/Library. There are thirteen online computers, a good selection of teaching software and approximately two and a half thousand books from which the children may choose to read.

Outside there is a soft play area and two hard playgrounds. The large field is used on dry days for playtime and for games lessons. The grounds are well laid out and there is an outdoor classroom and an outdoor stage area. There is also a Quiet Area for the children.

The school is a Church of England School. As an aided school the Church of England assists in the basic educational provision by providing and maintaining the school premises. The governors are responsible for the curriculum with support from the Local Education Authority.

As the school is part of the Church of England, the character of the school has to follow the principles of the Christian Church. The Diocesan Board at Truro is closely involved in the life of our school. Back to top

The Aims of the School

Grampound Road Village Church of England School we aim to do the very best for the children by providing a warm, friendly, stimulating environment which gives each child every possible opportunity of fulfilling his or her potential.

We believe our school should be a place where

* there is laughter, excitement and a celebration of personal and shared success.

* everyone in our community is respected and valued for their individuality and are encouraged to learn together.

* we work co-operatively towards common aims.

* children and adults have high expectations of
themselves and high standards of achievement.

* learning is a joyful experience.

* we become aware of, explore and enjoy the
diversity of the world around us.

* we feel safe, and secure in our environment.

* we aim to promote a healthy lifestyle.

* children are encouraged to be aware of their
economic well being.

* it is safe to take risks and learn by making
mistakes. Back to top

Admissions Policy

The governors' admission policy states that priority will be given to:

1. Children of practising Anglicans.
2. Children of practising Christians or other denominations.
3. Siblings of children already attending the school.
4. Additional places for children moving into the area.

The planned admission limit for each year group is fifteen pupils. Up to three more places are available in each class for children of Christians moving into the district who require a Church education for their child.

Early Years Policy will follow the guidelines of the Local Education Authority. Back to top

School Sessions

Mornings:
9.00am - 12.00 noon
(10.30am - 10.45) Playtime

Afternoons:
1.00pm - 3.15pm Juniors
1.15pm - 3.15pm Infants
(2.15pm - 2.30pm) Infants' Playtime

Parents are requested to collect their children in the collection area. Infants will be escorted out and handed over to parents by the Class Teacher or Class room Assistant. The Juniors will follow on from their Classrooms.

Parents are always welcome. However, it is preferable if you can make an appointment, especially as the headteacher is class-based. Trying to see teachers at 8.55am and 12.55pm or 1.10pm are not the best times as teachers are preparing and waiting to start lessons. Back to top

School Uniform

Girls
White Polo shirt
Navy sweatshirt with Logo*
Black or grey skirt or trousers
Navy and white checked or striped dress in summer.
Black shoes

Boys
White Polo shirt
Navy sweatshirt with Logo*
Black or grey trousers
Black shoes

Physical Education Clothing.
Black shorts, light blue Polo shirt, plimsolls or trainers. Dark coloured Jogging bottoms for Outdoor PE, if desired. These items should be kept in a named bag at school.

Items marked * may be obtained from the school.

N.B PARENTS ARE REQUESTED TO NAME ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING WITH THE CHILD'S NAME.

The wearing of jewellery is not permitted during school hours. If children have pierced ears. Studs only must be worn.
Junior children have a swimming lesson at Truro Pool on Friday mornings in the Spring Term. Children need a swimming costume and towel and are asked to contribute £2.75 towards the cost of pool hire and the coach to and from Truro. Back to top

Discipline

The school has adopted a discipline policy based on positive behaviour. The school aims to provide a happy and secure environment, to develop a caring community and to encourage children to develop self discipline. There are clearly identified school-wide rules and specific class rules, which specify the boundaries for the children.

There are agreed systems of rewards to encourage and acknowledge positive behaviour. The children are aware of the sanctions that will be operated if they do not comply with the rules. The sanctions are based on warnings, the need to be 'withdrawn' from a situation and the opportunity for reflection.

When children misbehave they can expect to be punished. Where persistent misbehaviour takes place we may seek the co-operation of parents in solving the problem. Serious misbehaviour may also be brought to the notice of the school governors. The support and co-operation of parents in all matters of behaviour and discipline is much appreciated. Back to top

Pastoral Care, School Ethos and Values

We aim to achieve a happy, family atmosphere with a close working environment. Relationships will be supportive and encouraging, the level of expectation will be realistic but arrived at maintaining high
standards.

Year 6 children are encouraged to help in this atmosphere by becoming
Captains and School Councillors, to help with the care of younger children, to support staff by helping with jobs, to help with day to day
organisation.

We are very aware of the importance of links with our community and work closely with the local Playgroup. Back to top

Educational Organisation

The school is at present divided into four classes, the Infant department is organised in a flexible way to accommodate the varying numbers of children in each age group.
Mrs C Osborne Foundation Stage
Miss T Blackie and Mrs Riddle Year 1 and Year 2

The Junior Department is divided into two classes:
Mrs Docherty Years 3 and 4
Mrs Bazeley/Mrs Stevenson Years 5 and 6

The teaching in the four classes varies, depending on the subject being taught, the aims of the lessons, the availability of resources and the age of the children.
The approaches will vary from whole class teaching to small groups and individual work. Back to top

Curriculum

We believe that all children should have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, which offers a wide range of experiences and opportunities and is appropriate to all. The organisation and planning of the curriculum is based on the requirements of the National Curriculum with support from the DfEE guidelines.

Our curriculum aims to develop knowledge, skills and awareness, so that children can work confidently and with enjoyment.
In the Foundation Stage social development is a central aim of the curriculum to help form positive attitudes and relationships. The curriculum will ensure that a child's start in education is positive, welcoming and supports whole child development. The home/school partnership is essential in the process.

There is a main emphasis on the core subjects of mathematics, English and science. These are supported by foundation subjects and religious education. Back to top