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Aveton Gifford C E Primary School
Fore Street, Kingsbridge,TQ7 4LB
01548 550262
www:http://www.avetongifford.devon.sch.uk/e-mail:

Dear Parents

A very warm welcome to you and your child from all of us at Aveton Gifford Primary School.

In this prospectus you will find information about our school ranging from our aims and details about the curriculum to uniform, useful names and addresses and dates for the coming year.

Our main aim is for the children to achieve their best during the years they spend at this school.

Together, parents and teachers work in a partnership and can achieve a great deal during these most formative years at Aveton Gifford Primary School.

This prospectus will be updated annually.

If anything is unclear, please come and discuss it with us.


About our School

The original school building was opened in 1867. The school provided education for the children of the village and parish of Aveton Gifford.

The school is Church of England, Voluntary Controlled, which means that the Church provides two of the Governors and has an interest in the Governing Body of Aveton Gifford Primary School. The Trust Deed states that the school was founded to provide education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England.

In 1991 an extensive half a million pound improvement and enlargement programme began, being completed in September 1992.

The school's well planned, newly refurbished building, has a wonderful range of facilities to offer children.

There are 4 classrooms, (the school is built for 120 children), practical working areas, resource room, pottery kiln and library.

The school grounds include a large level playground, flower borders, grassy banks and a grass play area. There is also a large pond and environmental area.

The school has an extra facility of a large, outdoor, solar heated, swimming pool.

We are able to use the Village Green (2 minutes walk) for larger team games, sport, etc.

The village Memorial Hall (across the road) is booked for school use.

At present we use the hall for eating lunch, PE, dance, drama, music and occasionally assemblies / musical events.

Aveton Gifford Primary School is part of Kingsbridge Area Schools Partnership and most pupils transfer to Kingsbridge Community College at the end of Key Stage 2 ( at 11 years of age).

Staff work professionally to develop contacts with the other local schools who form the council. There is shared in-service training.

We shall be pleased to see you.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. V. Moody
Headteacher

Admissions

Children commence full time education as follows:

September for children whose 5th birthday is between 1st September and 28th/29th February.

January for children whose 5th birthday is between 1st March and 31st August.

This is in line with Devon County Policy.

During the previous term children may attend school for one half day per week usually for three weeks. This is followed by attendance for one whole day.

This facility enables the children to become familiar with staff, other pupils and the school environment, ensuring a smooth transition to full time education in the following term.

Parents who wish to enrol their children are very welcome to visit the school. An appointment should be made with the Head teacher.

The planned admission level (PAL) for this school year is 12. This figure is set by the Local Education Authority.

The Governors have an admission policy which gives priority of admission to children who live within the designated area of the school or have brothers and sisters here. Other applications for places are subject to available places and individual needs.

Aims of the School

Aims of Aveton Gifford C. of E. Voluntary Controlled Primary School

We aim

  • To provide a broad and balanced education which fulfils the demands of the National Curriculum and is delivered in an interesting way.
  • To enable each child to work to the highest possible standard and to achieve his/her full potential whatever his/her physical, mental or emotional needs.
  • For children to have an enquiring mind and to develop a love of learning.
  • For children to be numerate and literate and also gain confidence and experience in a wide range of practical activities including art, drama, music and modern technology.
  • To encourage children to be happy, co-operative and self motivated.
  • To help children to be self disciplined and able to organise themselves effectively and with confidence taking responsibility for their own possessions and actions.
  • To expect, encourage and promote high standards of behaviour.
  • That the school takes an active part in community life; encouraging links with the play group, church, other village groups and local schools.
  • To develop and promote the excellent facilities which are available at Aveton Gifford including swimming pool and environmental area.
  • To recognise and develop the "family spirit" of the school by encouraging children to care for others, and take pride in their school and the local environment.
  • To recognise that the education of children is a partnership between parents and the school. We actively encourage parental involvement in education.
  • To encourage children to develop skills and interests which may extend to creative leisure pursuits outside school.

Our Curriculum

How we organise our Curriculum

The curriculum is organised to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and our school aims.

Core subjects, Maths, English and Science form the basic curriculum. Technology, History, Geography, Music, IT, Art, Drama and Physical Education provide a broad balance. Religious Education and cross curricular subjects e.g. citizenship and skills also form an important part of the children's learning.

We aim to provide an active, child-based learning environment to enable every child to fulfil their potential academically, socially and morally, in order to prepare them for their place in society, at work and in their leisure time.

Literacy
The National Literacy Strategy is used in all classes.

Listening & Talking
The basis of communication is speech and from the early years, time is devoted to helping children express themselves fluently. As the child matures, encouragement is given to comments and opinions on matters relating to school and the wider world. The skill of being able to listen attentively is stressed. Correct usage of language will be encouraged.

Reading
The importance of reading skills cannot be over stated. Our approach to reading includes a variety of strategies including basic knowledge of phonics. All pupils are encouraged to take books home for study work and reading practice. You are requested to hear your child read aloud every day. Younger children should be read to every day. Discussion of the story should occur with children of all ages. Questions "why?" and "how?" are very important as are questions about a particular author's style or subject matter. The school has a central library and all pupils are able to borrow books to take home. We are fortunate in having parents to help run this part of our school.

Written Work
Pupils are taught to write in a creative and expressive way. Functional writing is developed in written reports, diaries and note making. Correct grammar and spelling techniques are taught. From the age of 8 pupils are expected to develop a clear joined handwriting style. Older pupils of 8 plus are encouraged to provide a good quality writing instrument. All pupils use a word processor during their programme of study.

Numeracy
The National Numeracy Strategy is used in all classes. Numeracy involves the development of numeracy skills, investigative skills and understanding of geometric structure and construction. Children develop conceptual thinking skills and logical thinking. They learn number bonds and patterns (to add up, take away and learn their tables). They learn to apply their knowledge and to develop a positive attitude to the subject. Children are encouraged to use calculators and computer programs where appropriate.

Science and Technology
Children learn skills and processes of observations, recording analysis, experimenting and extended thinking. Technology and IT allows problem solving which overlaps with Art and Craft. Health is included in Science and Sex Education is taught with these subjects.

As well as specific teaching spaces for technology and cooking (food technology) the school has an environmental area and nature pond. The school is also situated within easy access of the Avon Estuary and beaches allowing the pupils first hand experience of a wide variety of habitats.

ICT
Children have access to computers with Broadband Internet Link. We have 13 computers which are all networked. Parents are requested to sign a form regarding access to the Internet. Computer skills are taught and computer programs are used to enhance the learning in other curriculum areas.

Humanities

History, Geography and RE are often taught thematically.

(Refer to the Rolling Programme for Themes)

Religious Education
RE is taught by class teachers and follows the guidelines drawn up by Devon. Parents are reminded of their statutory right to withdraw their child from RE and Collective Acts of Worship. Assemblies are held every day. We visit St. Andrew's Church at least once a term in order to celebrate the major church festivals.

Music
We are in the fortunate position of being able to employ a specialist music teacher for 1 morning a week. Funds for his come largely from the Church House Trust fund. All children benefit from this input.

In music the children experiment with voices, instruments and composition and become familiar with a variety of forms of music. More advanced instrumental tuition can be arranged. Parents have to cover the cost of any tuition. Details can be provided by the Headteacher.

Physical Education/Games
The school has extensive facilities for a wide range of physical activities. Each child takes part in the following
- Gymnastics
- Small games activities
- Swimming (summer)
- Ttennis
- Athletics
- Dance
- Drama.
Variety of team games including
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Netball
- Hockey
- Rounders
- Cricket
- Football

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
All children may experience a Special Educational Need during their school life. This may not necessarily be an academic need but could be physical or emotional as well. It is our aim to identify such needs as early as possible and, in partnership with parents, to meet them from our resources or by drawing on agencies out side the school. Children with SEN are entitled to as full a participation as possible in the National Curriculum and we make provision for this to happen.

Swimming Facilities
Aveton Gifford Primary School is very fortunate to have its own purpose built heated swimming pool with changing rooms on the school premises.

All the children have the opportunity to use the pool, both during school lessons and after school with the school swimming club.

The infants swim every day during the summer and all children are usually able to swim by the summer holidays.

All members of staff and parents who supervise must undergo regular life saving training. We arrange this on an annual basis.

For an annual fee, a key may be obtained to allow access to the pool during the summer evenings, weekends and the summer holidays. Details of membership can be obtained from the school.

There is an emergency telephone at the pool side.

Home - School Agreement
This was drawn up as a result of consultation between parents, children, staff and governors. Parents & children are invited to sign a copy of this agreement on a yearly basis. The 'Golden Rules' that are part of this agreement are on display in the school entrance.

Documents and Regulations
The school holds documents and regulations related to the National Curriculum, Education Acts and School Policies.

If you wish to see these, please contact the Administrative Officer, Mrs Tina Roberto.



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