PARENT FEEDBACK
“[our child] is absolutely thriving in Reception - I can’t praise the team enough”
“She has had a fabulous start at St Francis enjoying four very happy years in the Nursery/Reception”
“She was instrumental in shaping the little man he is becoming, if we’re honest she had a tough job when he arrived at the beginning of year two and could barely read (or resist the urge to climb on the table). She worked some real magic; not just in catching him up with his peers but in showing him how to love learning. We count ourselves very lucky to have benefited from her tremendous experience, endless patience and good humour.”
...he couldn’t have achieved it without all the support and encouragement from St Francis, in particular Kay Francis who has been amazing and his dedicated saxophone and piano teachers. All three have been very supportive and encouraging and we are hugely appreciative of the time they have given Freddy in the last few years.
He has an exciting few years ahead of him at Marlborough!
“I just wanted to say that I think you are outstanding and Mrs Ashman is outstanding as well. We have been so impressed. I was up last night thinking about how good it has been and I thought I really must let you know.”
“I hope you know how instrumental you all are in building the foundations for all these little people...we think of you often and recognise all that you have done for our children to get them where they are. So big thanks to you both from us all”
“St Francis is a wonderful school - X has settled in so well, we are delighted with her progress, and Mrs Ashman is a wonderful teacher. I also thought that Sports Day was a fantastic event and so well organised”
“The difference in her motivation and attitude in just the six weeks since she arrived is phenomenal”
“[It is great to see such a comprehensive list of school clubs on offer next term! I only wish that we could all sign up”
“Hope your fabulous pupils enjoyed the cluster concert yesterday evening, please do tell them from me they were absolutely amazing! Their performance was incredibly moving, one of those spine tingling moments! It was a wonderful evening, and was lovely to see our young people performing to an audience and making music together”
“It was a superb display of music in our school and the whole standard was so incredibly high”
“It is an outstanding achievement to gain 2 distinctions in 2 instruments at Grade 3 and Grade 5 level”
“Thank you so much for such a wonderful opportunity for our children. Such a huge amount of time and effort from both of you had clearly gone into it! [Our daughter] was walking on air afterwards; she just had the time of her life and I am so grateful that you gave her such a chance in the spotlight”
“[Our son] is absolutely buzzing, and it’s a very real example of his hard work across the board paying off. He’s thrown himself enthusiastically into everything from sport to drama, so we’re really proud of him. Thanks again - I’m certain your words to the College will have had a huge impact. [Our son] is certainly under no illusion about how much various teachers have helped him”
“I really felt I needed to write to express how impressed I was by the Y7/8 MBA deliveries today. I really hope that the feedback was balanced and that they felt that they got some benefit from this – if nothing other than a slightly scary first glance of putting yourself out there to sell yourself and your idea which is what we all land up doing! Absolutely fantastic effort and initiative, and that you don’t have to start with a HUGE idea just a small start with a good plan!””
“We would just like to say huge thank you for the amazing week you’ve organised for year 6. X is full of tales of adventures and fun. I hope all teachers are having much deserved large glass of wine and some quiet time! We loved the daily updates, they read like a famous five novel and we were quite envious of their activities and being by the sea.”
It goes without saying that we are absolutely delighted to read your kind letter……… She was like a coiled spring this week wait to hear either way.Her beaming face when we told her the news was just the best end to a long week, so a very big thank you from us. I know we should remember to say it more, but we do love St Francis and all that it offers these lucky children; they are extremely fortunate in the teachers that they have, with particular shout outs to Mr Spencer and Mrs Martin!
“We also wanted to say a huge personal thank you for all the help and support that you have given X. We are of course delighted with the results that X achieved and know that all the kind guidance, support and leadership that you showed as her Form Tutor really helped in this process – thank you.”
“I thought you’d like to know that [senior school teacher] has found all of the St Francis children to be far better taught and, she feels, much better placed to do well in the exams. I’m always banging on about how brilliant I think the teaching is at St Francis so I felt rather pleased to have this confirmed from an independent and knowledgeable source”
“I was invited to share his English work. I have to say I was quite blown away by what he had produced. The metaphors used were mature and thoughtful. I felt it was an exceptional piece of work. I am sure you are used to reading his quality of work, however, having not seen his creative writing for sometime I was very impressed by his diction. I am clearly very proud. It is a testament to the wonderful teaching provided so, thank you. With your support X is excelling… Thank you for nurturing and supporting his grit and determination”
“thank you for the little things as this helps so much with her confidence and happiness.”
“As parents we’ve been so impressed with how the whole school community has welcomed us – from the teachers providing support and encouragement to the parents reaching out to welcome us and to the children themselves for being so friendly. It’s a real testament to the school community”
“Thank you for your continued support of [our daughter]’s efforts….. and for the excellent experience that she is having at St Francis. She genuinely loves going to school every day and I know how much she is learning and enjoying herself whilst she is there.”
“We’re so very happy we chose St Francis”
Thank you for such a lovely Easter celebration earlier this afternoon - it really was a delight. You are so right when you say that these occasions sum up the St Francis education and I am very grateful that Natasha has been able to enjoy and be a part of it for a few years. She has been very happy with you and your wonderful team.
We are delighted to let you know that [child] has ...been offered a performing arts scholarship. We are over the moon and just wanted to say big thank you to you, the school and, in particular, Mrs Bracken for all of the support and hard work in preparing her for the assessments.
