GOVERNOR
Key Facts Document
Summer Term 2013
(DATA- up to the end of SPRING 2013)
Radwinter C of E (A) Primary School
Water Lane
Radwinter
Essex
CB10 2TX
Telephone: 01799 599248
Fax:01799 599028
E-mail: admin@radwinter.essex.sch.uk
Website: www.radwinter.essex.sch.uk
E-Folio: www.radwinter.e-folio.org.uk
DCSF number: 881 3730
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School Information
Date: June 2013
Curriculum Leaders
Staff
Headteacher
Inclusion Manager - SENCO
Communication, Language and
Literacy
Mathematical Development
Numeracy
Knowledge
Science
and
ICT
Understanding History
of the World
Geography
Design and
Creative
Technology
Development
Art
Music
Physical Development
Religious Education
Modern Foreign Languages
Gifted and Talented
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Kate Hockley
Kate Hockley
Sian Grey
Amy Weekes
Sue Powell
Sian Grey
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Michelle Elilio
Michelle Elilio
Sian Grey
Sue Powell
Amy Weekes
Sue Powell
Kate Hockley
Kate Hockley
Designated Child
Protection Officer
Date of last trainingHeadteacher June 2013
Office manager
Mrs Lynda Henderson
Caretaker
Mr Martin Baynes
Cleaner
Mrs Cathy Baynes
Senior Management/Leadership Team
Kate Hockley
Sian Grey
Health and Safety
Manager
Lynda Henderson
Newly Qualified Teachers
Michelle Elilio
Consortium budget manager
Mrs Sarah Smith
Administrative assistant
Mrs Jacqui Cardy
Vacancies
None at present
Teachers
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Mrs A. Weekes
Mrs S. Grey
Mrs M. Elilio
Mrs S. Powell
Support staff
HLTA (High level teaching
assistant)
P. Hibbs
L. Evins
Teaching Assistant
L. Downes
D. Hudson,
J. Cory,
R. Noakes
B. Moldon
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Mid-day Assistant
(lunchtimes per week)
V. Wilmott, (4)
M. Moore (2)
B. Moldon (5)
R. Noakes (2)
N. Fenwick (2)
Extended Does the school
provide access
Services
to the full core
offer?
Yes
If we cannot provide access onsite, we ‘sign-post’ parents
If Yes
Is the full core offer sustainable?
Safeguarding
YES
1. Does your school have an up-to-date Safeguarding Children Policy?
2. Have the Head Teacher, the Safeguarding Governor and other relevant staff completed the
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Safer Recruitment Training?
Does the school have an appropriate recruitment and vetting procedure in place?
Carry out all appropriate checks and take up allreferences before an appointment?
Record all recruitment processes & keep these records on file?
Do all staff receive a safeguarding induction session when they started at the school
Do all staff receive basic Safeguarding children in Education Training, repeated annually?
Do all staff understand their safeguarding roles and responsibilities?
Local Authority Support: Programme of
Support/Universal CPD/SST/AST/LLT/LNT
ESSEX CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COURSES ATTENDED
School Improvement Adviser
ANNE FISHER
ANNE FISHER
Literacy Consultant
N/A
Mathematics Consultant
N/A
Education Welfare Officer
SHARON GIPP
Educational Psychologist (EP)
ALAN WILLIS
Other: Making Good Progress Pilot
N/A
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Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Local Authority Materials in regular use
Local Authority Staff working with school
School Improvement Partner
Yes
NO
Attainment Year 1
Reading
%
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Writing
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
relate
d
(SEN)
Just
below
age
relate
d
Age
relate
d
Maths
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
relate
d
(SEN)
Just
below
age
relate
d
Age
relate
d
Above
age
relate
d
Year 1
Summer 2013
Year 1
63.6
27.3
72.7
18.2
63.6
27.3
54.5
27.3
54.5
27.3
45.5
36.4
Spring 2013
Year 1 (11)
Autumn 2012
Attainment Year 2
%
Reading
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Writing
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
26.3
68.4
5.3
36.8
47.4
5.3
5.3
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Maths
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Above
age
related
Year 2
Summer 2013
Year 2
5.3
36.8
57.9
5.3
26.3
68.4
47.4
42.1
5.3
5.3
57.9
31.6
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
70.6
23.5
5.9
35.3
58.8
64.7
23.5
5.9
41.2
47.1
Spring 2013
Year 2 (19)
5.3
10.5
Autumn 2012
Attainment Year 3
%
Reading
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Writing
Age
related
Maths
Age
related
Above
age
related
Year 3
Summer 2013
Year 3
5.9
47.1
41.2
5.9
5.9
52.9
41.2
5.9
Spring 2013
Year 3 (17)
Autumn 2012
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5.9
Attainment Year 4
%
Reading
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Writing
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Maths
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Above
age
related
Year 4
Summer 2013
Year 4
5.9
23.5
70.6
5.9
41.2
52.9
5.9
5.9
29.4
64.7
5.9
29.4
64.7
5.9
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
47.1
47.1
35.3
58.8
Spring 2013
Year 4 (17)
Autumn 2012
Attainment Year 5
%
Reading
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Writing
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Maths
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Above
age
related
Year 5
Summer 2013
Year 5
33.3
66.7
83.3
16.7
41.7
58.3
83.3
16.7
25.0
41.7
33.3
66.7
33.3
Spring 2013
Year 5 (12)
Autumn 2012
Attainment Year 6
%
Reading
Writing
Just
below
age
related
7.1
21.4
28.6
42.9
21.4
64.3
14.3
21.4
28.6
50
50
42
7.1
Age
related
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Maths
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Age
related
Above
age
related
Well
below
age
related
(SEN)
Just
below
age
related
Age
related
Above
age
related
Year 6
Summer 2013
Year 6
35.7
28.6
35.7
21.4
50
21.4
Spring 2013
Year 6 (14)
Autumn 2012
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7.1
Present achievement: Spring Term 2013
Each one third of a level is equivalent to a number of points; eg
level 1C = 7 points
level 1B = 9 points
level 1A= 11 points
level 2C = 13 points
level 2B = 15 points
level 2A = 17 points
level 3C = 19 points
level 3B = 21 points
level 3A = 23 points
level 4C = 25 points
level 4B = 27 points
level 4A = 29 points
level 5C = 31 points
level 5B = 33 points
level 5A = 35 points
Key Stage 2
The expectation is that the average Year 6 child achieves 27 points in reading, writing and maths by the end of the academic year and
that 12 points progress (2 whole levels) is made over the whole of Key Stage 2 (years 3 to 6).
Key Stage 1
The expectation is that the average Year 2 child achieves 15 points in reading, writing and maths and that 6 points progress (1 whole
level) is made during year 2 .
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Present achievement: Autumn Term 2012: EYFS
ENTRY DATA
PRIME AREAS
SPECIFIC AREAS
PSED PhD CL
Lit
Maths UW EAD
Number 13
13
13
13
13
13
13
of
children
% within
22-36M
% within
30-50M
% within
40-60M
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
15%
15% 15% 23% 8%
15% 15%
85%
85% 85% 77% 92%
85% 85%
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0%
0%
END OF AUTUMN TERM
PRIME AREAS
SPECIFIC AREAS
PSED Phd CL Lit Maths UW EAD
13
13
13 13 13
13 13
Financial Management Standard in Schools status
Accredited
yes
Current Budget Position
Under
budget
Teaching staff
On
budget
YES
Assessment date
Overspent
Action needed
YES
Non teaching staff
YES
Supply staff
YES
Office staff
YES
Premises staff
YES
Curriculum
YES
Cleaning
YES
Oil
YES
Electricity
YES
Water
YES
Premises maintenance
Inspection
Date of last inspection
October 2008
Inspection outcome
Good with outstanding
Areas identified for improvement
1. Ensure that pupils have a small number of
mathematics targets, that they know their
targets and that suitable work is set to
enable them to achieve these.
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2. Strengthen school self-evaluation by
- Utilising all opportunities to measure
the impact of the school’s actions and
- Analysing data and presenting it in
such a way that governors are able to
play their part in school self-evaluation.
Grade
Outcomes, how well are pupils
doing, taking account of any
variation
Pupils’ attainment
1
2
3
Grade
4
2
3
4
To what extent do pupils feel safe?
Quality of pupils’ learning and their
progress
Quality of learning for pupils with
learning difficulties and their progress
How well do pupils achieve and enjoy
their learning?
How well do pupils behave?
To what extent do they adopt healthy
lifestyles?
To what extent do pupils contribute to
the school and wider community?
Pupils’ attendance and punctuality
How well do pupils develop workplace
and other skills that will contribute to
their future economic well being?
What is the extent of pupils’ spiritual,
moral, social and cultural
development?
How effective is provision?
Quality of teaching
Use of assessment to support
learning
Extent to which the curriculum meets
pupils’ needs, including where
relevant, through partnerships.
The effectiveness of care guidance
and support.
How effective are leadership and
management?
Effectiveness of leadership and
management in communicating
ambition and driving improvement
Promotion of equal opportunity and
tackling discrimination
Effectiveness of safeguarding
procedures
Effectiveness of the governing body in
challenging and supporting the
school?
Effectiveness of the school’s
engagement with parents and carers
Effectiveness of partnerships in
promoting learning and well-being
Promotion of community cohesion
1
Date of completion……………………………
1
2
3
4
Overall judgements
1
2
3
4
Outcomes for individuals and groups
of pupils
The schools capacity for sustained
improvement
Overall effectiveness: how effective is
the school?
Notes:
Indicate each judgement using
OFSTED criteria
Indicate security of / confidence in
judgement based on strengthen of
evidence at the time of assessment:
Insecure
Deployment of resources to achieve
value for money
Secure judgement
How effective is the early Years
Foundation Stage?
Outcomes for children in EYFS
Quality of provision in EYFS
Effectiveness of leadership and
management in EYFS
Overall effectiveness of EYFS
1
3
4
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There will be times, in a variety of circumstances,
when the judgments may be based on less evidence
than may be wished for. For this reason it is prudent
to record this, so that in future a fuller evidence base
can be sought in those areas.
The examples above show a grade judgement 3,
based on insecure evidence, and a grade
1judgement based on secure evidence.
School Self Evaluation Summary
Documents available to governors
School Improvement Plan
SEF
OFSTED report
Head’s
reports
SIP
reports
LA visit notes
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Governor
visit reports
Governing body minutes and
committee minutes for last year
Please request copies you require
Radwinter strengths
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Very hardworking, committed team of staff (distributed leadership)
Strong Christian ethos (caring, sharing, supportive, nurturing)
Forest Schools initiative in every class.
Curriculum enrichment at all opportunities (Young Shakespeare. Art Week)- Enrichment file includes IMPACT.
Activities planned to suit all learning styles (particularly kinaesthetic).
Termly data analysis and appropriate interventions in place.
Development of Worship and RE action plans (worship group assemblies and after school club).
Areas for further developmentKey priorities
1. Year 2 and Year 6 targets
2. Develop distributed leadership and the role of the Governors
3. To prepare for an OFSTED inspection
Other priorities
1. Website- in line with new regulations
2. Continuation of Phonics developments
3. Curriculum enrichment- track impact
4. Preparation for new Grammar test.
5. Audit and review SMCS and collect evidence.
SEN REPORT
1. Gillian Mann (SEN Governor meets
with HT termly)
2. Monitoring of LSA’s / HLTA’s through
HT drop ins/ lesson observations.
3. Provision mapping formats being
trialled.
4. Interventions (particularly pre and post
assessments in place are the focus).
5. Numicon has been purchased to help
children with SEN in Numeracy
sessions.
Numbers of SEN children
School Action-
7
School Action+
2
Statement
2
TOTAL
11
G&T
Number in school (7)
Children are sign posted to other
organisations/clubs. Extension
activities and work to suit ability is
given in class. Mixed age classes
help this. Staff have just completed
G & T intervention proformas to
ensure we can map provision and
detail programmes.
ATTENDANCE (2012-2013)
Absence target for
2012 is 3.6%.
Half
termly
%
Authorised
%
unauthorised
Comments
Aut 1
Aut 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Sum 1
Sum 2
3.22
0
0
2 poorly, 1 holiday
2 poorly, 1 holiday, 1 return to SA
3.42
Agenda item to discuss whether to change current holiday form
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MANAGING PERFORMANCE AND CPD
Head teacher performance management (September 2012- see minutes)
Class teachers (November)- all set 4 new targets (individual, class, link to SDP & church)
We also meet termly – professional dialogue meetings.
Learning Support Assistants and office (April) + mid year review in September
CPD including the COURSES that have been attended (staff complete feedback forms after every session)
Since FEBRUARY- JUNE 2013
Date
5th Feb 13
12th Feb 13
Staff
Jacqui Cardy
Liz Downes
Sue Powell
Jan Cory
Amy Weekes
Ran by?
Consortium
Course details
First Aid training
IMPACT
First aid train every member of
staff.
Diocese
The new SIAMS
evaluation framework
In house led by
K. Hockley
Safeguarding training
6th March 13
Jacqui Cardy
Nicki Fenwick
Michelle Elilio
Jan Cory
Martin Baynes
Martin Baynes
A understanding of how to
complete the new evaluation
document pre the SIAMS
inspection.
An overview of policy and
procedure and what to do if an
incident needs reporting
HEC
7th March 13
Martin Baynes
HEC
Health and safety (CIEH
L2)
COSHH/ Manual handling
8th
Amy Weekes
Essex CC
EYFS training
Martin Baynes
HEC
All staff (teachers
and LSA’s)
Amy Weekes
Private
consultant
Diocese
Legionella testing and
water
Creative differentiation
27th Feb 13
28th Feb 13
March 13
12th
March 13
7th May 13
15th May 13
Worship in Church
schools
Update training- very useful
Very useful strategies to use in
class.
Very useful strategies to use in
collective worship.
CHURCH SCHOOL
 Kate Hockley to attend Church Schools termly headteacher meetings.
 Development of worship/ethos and church schools action plan (amendments to Eucharist Service).
 Parental questionnaire to gain views of parents/guardians.
 Work on specific areas of worship/RE following Diocese training course (Feb 2012- Amy Weekes) see action
plans.
 Success of Worship Council, and new Collective Worship routines and practices
 Sally Rowden to cover RE/ Collective Worship Governor role since Gillian’s retirement.
Working with GOVERNORS
 Include optional workshop at the beginning of governors meetings.
 Assign governors to year groups and classes.
 Develop governor visit systems and records.
 Adapt whole school monitoring systems to actively include governors in the process
(e.g. behaviour at beg/end of day).
SMSC (Social moral spiritual and cultural)
 Amy Weekes to train all staff on SMSC (following training by Ann Fisher).
 Ann Fisher very pleased with the SMSC file, Mrs Weekes has collated.
 SMSC folder in each class to collect evidence.
 All Governors to have awareness of the need to monitor SMSC and how this can form part of the Governor visits
(on forms).
 Staff to include SMSC on planning records.
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PUPIL PREMIUM
In 2011-12 the Government launched its Pupil Premium funding. Schools receive this funding based on the numbers of
pupils in the school who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). From 2012-13, it has been expanded to include all
children who have been eligible for FSM within the last 6 years.
This money is allocated to initiatives to ensure pupils reach their full potential, both academically and socially.
2011-2012- £488 per child
2012-2013- £623 per child
2011-2012- £1,952
2012- 2013- £4,952
4 last year- 2011-2012
3 children- at present (Jan 2013)
Spent on:One to one tuition, booster groups, Learning support assistant one to one or small group, HLTA’s (Higher level teaching
assistants), funding places on school trips, funding club activities.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PARTNER VISITS
(total 4 per year)
3 PER YEAR (one per term)
Plus 1 visit for Head teacher’s performance management Anne Fisher has booked half day sessions for this term and for
the next academic year
OFSTED FRAMEWORK September 2012
Governors attended training (January 2013) ran by governor services entitled ‘preparing your school for an inspection’
Kate Hockley attended consortium training ran by Henry Weir (Headteacher Great Chesterford Academy) on preparing for
an inspection. Meeting with chair of Governors followed
SIAS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican schools)
Took place on Wednesday 12th June. We will be given an overall judgement and then 4 seperate judgements. See
SIAMS toolkit attached in email sent Tuesday 16th June 2013.
MONITORING OF GROUPS
 SEN
 G&T
 LAC (looked after children)
 Emotional needs (group the school has identified)
Other considerations
Planning for up to 50 houses in Radwinter and the impact this will have on the school. Meeting in the village hall 6 th July
2013. Should a group of Governors attend to make views heard?
Frank is pursuing funding for replacement of demountable into a purpose built brick classroom.
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KEY STAGE 2- DATA
9
RESULTS
2012
End of KS2 Targets for 2012
Number of children in the Y6
cohort for 2012 is:
Targets
2012
Key Stage 2 Targets and RESULTS for 2012
KS2 Eng L4+
100
100
Reading L4+
100
100
Writing L4+
100
100
KS2 Eng L5
28.6
100
Reading L5
37.5
Writing L5
12.5
KS2 Maths L4+
100
100
KS2 Maths L5+
37.5
77.8
Super results this year- very able cohort



9 children (7 started in reception)
3 Gifted and talented
0 SEN
22.2
KS2 Maths L6+
RESULTS
L4+ English
100%
L4+ Maths
100%
2 levels progress KS1-KS2-English
100%
2 levels progress KS1-KS2-Maths
100%
Press coverage
Top school in Essex in The Telegraph
(value added scores)
Locally in The Reporter and Observer
Key Stage 2 Targets for 2013
(Governors to agree the targets that were set with the SIP)
End of KS2 Targets
for 2013
Number of children
in the Y6 cohort for
2013 is:
14
Target 2013
(current Y6)
No.of
children
%
KS2 Eng L4+
Reading L4+
11
11
92%
92%
Writing L4+
10
84%
KS2 Eng L5
5
42%
Reading L5
5
42%
Writing L5
1
8%
KS2 Maths L4+
9
75%
KS2 Maths L5
KS2 Science L4+
3
11
25%
92%
KS2 Science L5
5
42%
Discussion about cohort for 2013- present Y6
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
4 pupils have joined the cohort during
the academic year (2010-2011).

4 SEN children

2 children with separate Numeracy
programme.

4 children have had 1: 1 tuition.
Key Stage 2 targets for 2014
Trajectory for 2014 Key Stage 2
Current
Year 5
Number in cohort
English and Mathematics
English- progressing 2 or more levels from KS1
Mathematics- progressing 2 or more levels from KS1
L4 +
Number
overall
12
12
12
11
% overall
100
100
91.7
KEY STAGE 1- DATA
Key Stage 1 Targets for 2013 and previous years
2011
Target
2011
Result
Reading
Writing
Maths
Reading
Writing
Maths
Reading
Writing
Maths
100
100
87.5
100
87.5
75
25
0
25
100
85
100
85
85
77
23
0
15
%
Level
3+
%
Level
2B+
%
Level
2+
No. of children in the Yr2 2013 cohort
is18
2012
Target
2012
Result
2013
Target
79
71
71
50
57
50
14
14
21
93.3
80
73.3
66.7
73.3
73.3
20
6.7
20
84.8
90.1
90.1
58.3
68.7
74.2
21.2
10.6
5.3
2013
Result
Discussion
The school has set challenging targets for the current Year 2 pupils using the end of EYFS outcomes
and Year 1 teacher assessment information. The school has effective pupil tracking processes in place to
monitor the progress of all individuals and these targets may be adjusted slightly in light of on-going
assessment data.
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EVENTS IN THE DIARY
Summer 2013
Every term seems to get busier and we feel there is so much to fit in. I am so pleased that the children at Radwinter
School experience such a wide and varied curriculum packed with so much fun and learning. The sun is starting to shine
and we look forward to the summer term. Here is a summary of some of the key events from the spring term:Young Voices
This, for me, was one of the best and most memorable events to date. Our Young Voices choir, led by Mrs Grey and Mrs Hibbs, sung
in the O2 arena with 23,000 other children from across the country, including one school from Germany. The children performed
many songs that they had been rehearsing for over 4 months. The Year 4/5 and 6 children had a fabulous experience. We were
thrilled that so many parents also made the trip to London to watch the performance.
Clay Day – whole school
We welcomed Gayle Mawson into school to help each child create a painted clay tile. The children all designed four different
pictures with our Rector, Gillian, in mind. The idea was that all the tiles would be put together to create a leaving present for Gillian.
The paintings ranged from images of flowers, trees, butterflies and crosses. Gayle Mawson fired all the tiles in her kiln and then Mrs
Henderson set about the task of putting all the tiles together.
Yoga
Emma Stevens, our yoga teacher, is scheduled into school at least half termly. She teaches the children in their classes and links the
yoga to elements of the curriculum. It always includes relaxation and the children all love the peace and tranquillity of the sessions.
It would be an idea for the future to have parents somehow involved in the yoga sessions too!
Forest Schools
We are keen to ensure all children benefit from Forest Schools. It has become a routine in Class 1 take part in Forest Schools on a
weekly basis. Classes 2, 3 and 4 will take part in whole-day sessions this year. We hope this will mean the children can become
really engrossed in their play and enjoy spending a large chunk of time outside. This will include snack and lunchtime. Mrs
Henderson plays a vital role in Forest Schools and we would be lost without her. I am pleased Mrs Hibbs has taken a very active role
in Forest Schools and will be completing her Level 3 Forest Leader training course in June. We wish her the best of luck with the
training, especially with the essay writing!! We know she will be great!
Faith Week
Mrs Weekes organised a fabulous faith week in which the whole school took part. We had a prayer space which the children could
access where a series of activities and tasks helped the children consider different aspects of prayer. Many of the children enjoyed
spending time in the prayer space. The pebble and weaving activities were very popular. We welcomed Henry Wilson into assembly
who spoke of his work with the Haverhill Food Bank and how he became a Christian through his work in the local community
including his work as a photographer. Mr Saja, (parent to Yousef in Y6, Heytham in Y4 and Majid in Y2) talked of his own Muslim
faith and gave an insight into the religion and culture. The children found it very interesting and Class 4 had an extra informative
session with a Powerpoint presentation.
Book week
During Book Week, the children took part in many book related/reading activities. We were very pleased to welcome many parents
to read aloud with the children. Thursday, 7th March was World Book Day and every child came into school dressed as their
favourite book character. We have been focussing on encouraging children to practise reading as much as possible at home and
have been very pleased with the support of parents. Learning is very much a three-way triangle between child, home and school.
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Red Nose Day
The children came into school in various outfits - from garish hair to pyjamas – anything goes!! was the theme. A very keen group of
Year 5 children manned stalls including nail painting, face paints and homemade lemonade. They raised over £40.00 and as a school
we made £263.50 which will go to a very worthy cause.
School Council
A group of children (a boy and a girl from each year group) were elected via a democratic vote to represent their year group. They
discuss different school issues and matters of interest. We ask a school Governor to attend and for the next year, Sally Rowden will
be the Governor representative. The last meeting in April discussed playtimes, lunchtimes, ideas for a school pet and whole school
fundraising projects. I am always very impressed with how seriously the children take their roles and the innovative ideas they
come up with. I look forward to the next meeting that is scheduled just before half term.
Eco champions
A group of children who have a keen interest in conserving our environment work together as eco champions. They meet halftermly and plan various projects. The children are currently working on planning an eco day to raise awareness of green issues and
to allow the opportunity for everyone to take part in green themed creative activities.
Class 2 - History Off the Page
Class 2 became Egyptians for the day on 18th April! They took part in various activities including making ink, bread and canopic jars,
mummies and olive oil (for a lamp). In the meantime, the slaves worked hard serving the pharaohs. This is an absolute must for the
future and we hope to see some Romans soon visiting Radwinter School!
Gillian – Tea Party
On 21st March, we had a lovely retirement tea party for Rev Gillian Mann. Young Voices choir sang musical memories and the whole
school performed the millennium version of the Lord’s Prayer. We had a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches, cakes and jelly.
It was fun! Gillian loved her planter and tray which were covered with the children’s decorated clay tiles. We ended with a
performance poem that the children had created as follows:
Dear Gillian
dear friend of ours
Although you are leaving
We treasure your assemblies,
Plants and flowers you adore
you’ll stay in our hearts
stories, songs and prayers
reading, family and friends
Your smile and kind words
Our door is always open
tell us that you care
for you our fondness never ends
You are kind and caring
Dear Gillian
Dear Gillian
towards everyone
dear friend of ours
dear friend of ours
Although you are leaving
Although you are leaving
you’ll stay in our hearts
you’ll stay in our hearts
You are all of our values
combined into one
Dear Gillian
dear friend of ours
Although you are leaving
you’ll stay in our hearts
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We wish Rev Gillian and her husband Dave a very happy retirement. We would like to thank them for their hard work and
commitment to the school over many years including their role as school governors. Best of luck to them both for a happy future.
Indian runner ducklings
Ms Goodey (Esme Ward’s mum) and Esme brought their Indian runner ducklings into school. The children loved watching the
ducklings eat and paddle and asked some very interesting questions.
Breakfast Club
We have introduced a breakfast club since February half term and this has been very successful. Thirteen families use this service.
The children can be dropped at school at 7.45am daily or on an ad hoc basis. Mrs Henderson runs breakfast club and the children
enjoy eating their breakfast with fruit juice. They have a range of activities, including crafts.
Inter-village Tournament
We have a tournament arranged with Wimbish, Great Sampford and Ashdon. Mrs Powell does a superb job of organising this and
Mick, our sports’ coach, is an asset to our school.
Sports’ Day and Summer Fayre
To celebrate the end of the summer term, the school sports’ day and summer fayre will take place on Friday, 12th July. Everyone is
welcome to see the children compete in their various sporting activities and enjoy Radwinter Primary’s annual summer fayre.
If your child is due to start school or you have just moved to the area, please arrange an appointment to see our school in action.
Radwinter Primary School could well be the perfect place for your child’s journey in education. Please contact the office on 01799
599248 to arrange a tour with the headteacher
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