Bosley St Mary's CE Primary School
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Bosley St Mary’s Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Achievement for all in a caring, Christian community. Prospectus BOSLEY ST MARY’S C OF E (VC) PRIMARY SCHOOL - PROSPECTUS Welcome to Bosley! Dear Parents and Carers, Bosley St Mary’s Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) School is situated in the heart of the small village of Bosley, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, just a short distance from the towns of Macclesfield, Congleton and Leek. Our 156-year-old school provides first class care and education in a recently refurbished and extended building. Our teachers and teaching assistants aim to provide high-quality, all round education, enabling our children to fulfil their academic potential. The school’s strong Christian, family atmosphere enables your child to develop in a happy, secure environment. Our numbers are small; we currently have 34 children on roll: 23 in Key Stage 2 and 11 in Key Stage 1 and Reception. There are 3 teachers and 2 teaching assistants. We hope you will choose Bosley St Mary’s for your child’s education and we look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school community. Best wishes, Stephanie Clulow - Acting Headteacher Helen Rawlinson - Chair of Governors Bosley St Mary's Primary School, Leek Old Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0NX www.bosleyschool.co.uk Tel: 01260 223280, Email: [email protected] BOSLEY ST MARY’S C OF E (VC) PRIMARY SCHOOL - PROSPECTUS The School Bosley St Mary's is a small village school with a pupil admission number of 8. The school was opened on 18th November 1858 and extended in 1897. Much of the original character of the building remains and this provides a wealth of historical interest for the children. In September 2003, an extensive building programme was completed. In addition to the main teaching areas, the now school benefits from a fully -equipped hall with an adjoining fitted kitchen, a fully-resourced practical activity area and a library Small School, Big Ideas! which is also used for teaching. Our most recent addition is a new classroom for our pre school We may be small but that doesn’t group, The Bosley Bobkins. stop us from thinking BIG! The school educates children from the school year in We are part of the CeCP – Congleton which they turn five up to eleven years of age. We have two classes: one infant class and one junior Education Community Partnership of class. Schools. From this partnership we have strong support and are able to At Bosley St. Mary's, we aim to provide a stimulating share good ideas and practice. We and caring environment for our pupils, extending have also forged partnerships with their skills, knowledge and understanding through other local small rural schools – first hand experiences. We value diversity and aim Wincle, Pott Shrigley, St John’s to build on the best inclusive practice. We are part of the larger community of Bosley village and all Bollington and Kettleshulme - and pupils play an active part in village life. The school together we plan joint activities, is a Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) share resources and exchange ideas. Primary School and maintains close links with the By supporting and working together Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Bosley. Our Christian ethos is an integral part of school life and relationships. Our Values and Ethos Our school mission statement is: “Achievement for all in a caring, Christian community”. Our school is: a place where we encourage and promote the growth of Christian values, where everyone is safe, valued and respected. a place where we encourage everyone to make healthy life choices. an enjoyable place where all efforts and achievements are celebrated. a place where everyone is encouraged to make a positive contribution. a place that prepares children for further education and beyond. Bosley St Mary's Primary School, Leek Old Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0NX www.bosleyschool.co.uk Tel: 01260 223280, Email: [email protected] BOSLEY ST MARY’S C OF E (VC) PRIMARY SCHOOL - PROSPECTUS Rated “Good” and “Outstanding” Pupils love this school. They work and play exceptionally well together. Ofsted 4th October 2016 Parents describe the school as ‘phenomenal’ in its pastoral care for children, embracing the whole family. The Curriculum All areas of the National Curriculum are taught across the key stages and we aim to give our children the best possible start by developing the key skills in maths, literacy and ICT. We have good facilities for ICT and believe it should be at the heart of 21st century education. Much of our curriculum is practical – we believe that children learn by being active and doing. Trips and visits play a vital role in our school and classes are encouraged to get out and about as often as possible! Music, sport and the arts play an important part in our curriculum too. Children in Reception follow the “Early Years Foundation Stage” guidance which encourages learning through play activities with more structured learning developing when the child is ready to learn. There are two classes: a reception an infant class (Class 1) and a junior class (Class 2). Curriculum planning takes into account the differentiation of age and ability within each teaching group and a variety of teaching and learning styles is used accordingly. Reception children have their own teaching assistant who works closely with the teachers in Class 1 in the planning, delivery and assessment of their education. Pastoral Care and Discipline In class and at play, our pupils are supervised to the highest level. Our staff are interested in the emotional well-being and development of all children as individuals. They are able to offer guidance, support and understanding to foster self-discipline and independence. A friendly atmosphere in which politeness, respect and Christian values are highly valued provides the context for this. All the children are encouraged to be aspirational and take pride in their school work and this is reinforced consistently with praise and encouragement. We have behaviour and discipline policies which set out in some detail the types of behaviours that are acceptable and unacceptable. Our main concern is for the safety and well being of all children during the school day. The school is part of a Congleton schools KiVA anti-bullying initiative. Bosley St Mary's Primary School, Leek Old Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0NX www.bosleyschool.co.uk Tel: 01260 223280, Email: [email protected] BOSLEY ST MARY’S C OF E (VC) PRIMARY SCHOOL - PROSPECTUS Extra-Curricular Activities We have a thriving after-school programme which is run by Macclesfield Town Football Club and by class teachers. The range of activities varies according to the season and the interests of the children. Current clubs include – IT, Creative, Bible Buddies, Athletics, Lego and Football club. There is a charge of £2 to attend each club but those children receiving pupil The School Day premium may attend for no charge. The school doors open for access at During the year, we participate in several inter- 8:40am and school starts promptly at school events such as football matches and 9:00am with registration. The tournaments; cross-country meetings, the Small register closes at 9:10am Schools Athletics meeting, the Small Schools The school day is organised as Swimming Gala and Tag Rugby. follows: Each year, children in the juniors are offered Infants: 9—12 noon / 1—3:15pm the opportunity to take part in a three-day residential visit to extend their studies. All the Juniors: 9—12.10 / 1—3:15pm children are encouraged to participate and to Play time is from 10:30—10:45am develop their skills and some financial help is available for families who receive benefits. Religious Education and Collective Worship Religious Education (R.E.) is a compulsory part of the primary school curriculum. There is a daily Act of Collective Worship and we use the Cheshire East Agreed Syllabus when planning R.E. lessons. The Vicar and Curate of St. Mary's Church are regularly involved in the Christian life of the school. A number of different guest speakers also visit the school on a weekly basis. Every year ‘Open the Book’ volunteers visit the school to share bible stories through drama with the children for several weeks. As a parent you have the right to withdraw your child from all or part of the religious studies and collective worship provided, if they so wish. If a child is withdrawn from R.E. they will be given opportunities to extend work in another curriculum area. Bosley St Mary's Primary School, Leek Old Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0NX www.bosleyschool.co.uk Tel: 01260 223280, Email: [email protected] BOSLEY ST MARY’S C OF E (VC) PRIMARY SCHOOL - PROSPECTUS Bosley Bobkins Our pre-school group, Bosley Bobkins operates from their own classroom every day of the week. Children are accepted from the age of two years up until they start Reception. They can stay for flexible sessions – from full-time to just one or two. A session is a morning, 8.50 – 12pm, or an afternoon 1 – 3.15pm and children can have a school lunch or bring their own packed lunch if they stay all day. Most of the children then transfer to Bosley St Mary’s School. Bosley Bobkins follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Guidance for appropriately aged children. Contact details can be found on the website. Secondary Education Many children from Bosley St. Mary's transfer to Eaton Bank School in Congleton at 11+ years of age.