At Hawes Down Infant School it is our aim for every pupil that attends:
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To enjoy school
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To develop a consideration for the needs of others both in and out of school regardless of race, age, gender, colour, creed or ability.
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To develop a sense of wonder and an awareness of their responsibility in caring for the world in which they live.
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To respect rules made and agreed for the good of the whole community.
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To develop a positive self image and to become independent.
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To listen attentively and with understanding.
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To develop a love of reading so that in later childhood and adulthood books will continue to be a source of personal development and a way of understanding the world.
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To read fluently, accurately and with understanding.
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To communicate clearly and confidently in speech and writing in ways appropriate for various occasions and purposes.
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To develop a legible style of handwriting and high standards of spelling, syntax and punctuation.
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To begin to develop an understanding of our Christian heritage and to be sensitive to the religious and cultural values of others.
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To co-operate with others and use time constructively in both teacher directed and self-chosen activities.
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To understand the practical applications and relevance of mathematical ideas in various situations in the home, classroom, school and local area.
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To apply computational skills with accuracy.
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To acquire information form various sources and also to use a variety of ways of recording information and findings including using information and communication technology.
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To closely observe the natural world and recognise order and pattern within it.
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To devise methods of fair testing; to record observations accurately and predict possible outcomes in order to solve problems.
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To develop skills and manual dexterity in the use of a variety of tools.
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To be aware of all aspects of the local environment and to develop an awareness of other times and places.
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To begin to develop an awareness of the past and the ways in which it differs form the present.
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To develop co-ordination and confidence through experience of physical activity and to understand the benefits gained from a healthy lifestyle.
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To enjoy and develop self-expression through movement, music, drama and art.
Hawes Down Infant School was opened in 1933. It is a two form entry Infant School with the majority of the children continuing their education at Hawes Down Junior School on the same site. The classes are organised in parallel year groups.
A Special Opportunity Unit for nine children with severe learning difficulties opened in January 1993 with children integrating where appropriate into mainstream classes.
At Hawes Down Infant School we aim to create a lively, stimulating environment where children will learn to work together in a purposeful and enjoyable way, wanting to be challenged and taking a pride in their own and others' achievements. We encourage the children to be independent, aware of the needs of others, and to be confident in their relationships with both children and adults. We feel it is important that children should be valued as individuals and encouraged to develop their own special talents. By working together we hope the children will learn tolerance and care for others and take these attitudes from school into the surrounding community, enabling them to become thinking and responsible adults.
By choosing to send your child to Hawes Down Infant School we expect that we will be working in partnership with you to provide an all round education for your child. Such a partnership would also require you as parents to support the school's aims and objectives, to encourage self discipline in your child, to reinforce the school's behavioural policy, to ensure your child attends regularly, and to support the extra curricular activities arranged such as school productions, parents' evenings, open evenings etc. With parents, teachers and children all working together Hawes Down should be able to offer the best kind of education possible. |