We made sure Richard Whitehead could hear our cheers in Tokyo all the way from Rushcliffe! Maple class made predictions about the shape and size of a shadow using black paper to represent the shadow. We tested whether our predictions were accurate and if the shadow matched the black paper. As part of our build up for the Tokyo Olympics we have set up a link with a school in Tokyo.
They have sent us films of life in their school and we are sharing videos of our school. We are learning about life in Tokyo and how it compares to life here.
They have sent us films of life in their school and we are sharing videos of our school. We are learning about life in Tokyo and how it compares to life here.
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Our school is situated in the picturesque village of Gotham in south Nottinghamshire, and is very close to the Leicestershire and Derbyshire borders, and to the M1 and East Midlands Airport. We serve the rural villages of Gotham, Barton-in-Fabis, Thrumpton and New Kingston and are also popular with families from out of our immediate catchment area.
Our children are all in single year-group classes in the mornings and in the afternoons, we currently have a mixed FS2/Year 1 class and a mixed Year 1/Year 2 class. All KS2 children are currently in single year-group classes. We try to keep each of these under 30 wherever we can. Our pupil admission number (PAN) is 30 and our capacity is 210.
The breadth of our curriculum has been designed to ensure that every child can live life in all its fullness. By offering inclusive, awe-inspiring and challenging experiences with British Values at their heart, children will leave Gotham Primary with a thirst for future learning. Evaluation and monitoring work done by staff and governors within school has led to the development of our School Improvement plan.
Our children know that there is an expectation that everyone will try to "be the best they can be" in line with our school motto. Our school code of conduct hinges on a single word "Respect" which can be shown as self-respect, respect for other people and respect for property. Children who show respect and try their best are amply rewarded with merits, House Points, stickers and certificates.
Children are assessed regularly to ensure that they are making the expected progress. Some children can be identified as 'not making progress' and will therefore receive some extra help and support. The class teacher is usually the first person to notice that the child needs extra help. If this is the case then they will ask for a meeting with the SENCO to discuss strategies.
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Ben Bishop
Aug 23, 2017
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