St.John & St.James

St.John & St.James Church of England Primary School, Enfield

St.John & St.James Church of England First School

Dear Parent We welcome you and your child and trust very much that the years at St John & St James Church of England Primary School will be both valuable and enjoyable.

‘The school has a powerful family atmosphere that supports pupils in their learning.’

SIAS Inspection 2008

Our school aims for the highest of standards and achievement for all our pupils. We believe that success can only be achieved through close partnership between the school and the home.

We believe academic achievement in reading, writing, mathematics and technology are important for the future success of your children along with an understanding of a broad creative curriculum.

As a school with a strong Christian ethos, we aim to help children learn respect for themselves and other, take personal responsibility for their actions, have good manners, take pride in their work and learn to look after the properties of others and the environment.

We trust that you and your child will make the most of the opportunities offered during the years at St John & St James Church of England Primary school.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Heather Knightley – Headteacher

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St.John & St.James Church of England First School

EVERY CHILD MATTERS Every child matters to God and matters to us. We aim to create a positive learning environment in our school that enables all pupils and staff to realise their full potential in all areas of the curriculum.

We aim to provide our pupils with a firm education in the Christian faith in the hope that one day they will make a personal commitment themselves.

We welcome pupils from all backgrounds and celebrate the diversity this brings to our school community.

At St John & St James we are committed to every pupil Enjoying and Achieving, Keeping Safe, Being Healthy, Making a Positive Contribution and Achieving Economic Well-being (Every Child Matters).

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‘I like all the people in this school.

The adults really care about us.’ Pupil

‘At St John & St James the staff are really friendly and supportive to each other. Teamwork is encouraged and no-one feels they are working alone.’ Pupil

St.John & St.James Church of England First School

ACHIEVING AND WORKING TOGETHER We aim to provide an education that enables all our pupils from Foundation stage to Upper Key Stage Two, to achieve skills in reading, writing, mathematics, technology with in a creative.

Inspirational and practical curriculum. A range of teaching and learning strategies are used to ensure that all children are able to fulfil their potential.

We teach our pupils the value of teamwork and the social skills of working together that will enable them to work effectively and cooperatively with others in all areas of life. We encourage children to take an active role in their learning. Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to have a Pupil voice are supported.

We have a highly skilled, trained and dedicated staff team who are all committed to achieving and working together as a team to support the achievement of our pupils. We welcome parent volunteers and students from a range of colleges and universities.

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St.John & St.James Church of England First School

RESPECT FOR ALL   We aim to provide an education of the highest standard for all pupils regardless of ability, special needs, physical disability, gender, culture or ethnic origin.

We aim to provide a secure, happy and caring environment in which all our pupils feel valued and are safe from the effects and threats of bullying, racial abuse and discrimination. We teach our pupils to value and respect one another equally and to celebrate the cultural and racial diversity of our school community.

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We encourage our pupils to have respect for themselves and others through having good manners, taking pride in their work, doing the best in all they do, looking after school property. Looking after the property of others and having a sense of social responsibility for the local and world wide community.

‘The school provides high quality care and very good pastoral support to its pupils.’ Ofsted 2008

St.John & St.James Church of England First School

CURRICULUM We aim to inspire and motivate the creative ability of all our pupils. A broad creative curriculum is offered to all pupils including music, dance, drama and art. A wide range of activities and clubs are offered to children to develop these skills further.

We have a strong emphasis on sport and physical development. All pupils from Foundation to Upper Key Stage Two have opportunities to participate in gymnastics, dance, games, athletics and swimming in year five.

There are many opportunities for trips and visits to places of interest to enhance the pupils learning outside of school. In Upper Key Stage Two a residential trip is offered for the pupils.

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‘We especially like interactive lessons and going outside to learn.’ Key Stage Two pupils

St.John & St.James Church of England Primary School, Enfield

Grove Street, Edmonton, London N18 2TL Tel: 0208 807 2578 Tel: 0208 807 9785 Email: office@stjohnandjames.enfield.sch.uk Website: www.stjohnandjames.enfield.sch.uk