Pros Oct 06 booklet.indd - Drighlington Primary School

More documents

Recommendations

Info

<strong>School</strong> Grounds... The school’s grounds are magnificent, and a literal breath of fresh air in these days of concrete and congestion. The PTA have played a major role in developing our green space, helping to resource a total of three adventure playgrounds, a huge number of trees, a sensory trail, a ‘spiral mound’ and artificial cricket wicket. Most spectacularly, the school has a unique Apple Sculpture where children can relax and chat. Whenever possible, children get onto the grass at playtime, thus promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. Some children may, occasionally, come home a little muddy! Conservation... Positive attitudes to conservation and the natural environment are highly valued in the school. We have a fenced conservation area with two ponds and a range of habitats. Our resident groundsperson, Mrs Kirby, works hard to maintain the fields and woodland areas in an organic manner. Future plans include a large poly tunnel and allotment space on the top field to promote horticultural skills amongst our children.
There’s more to life... Extra Curricular Activities We are able to offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, many of which make use of our magnificent grounds. Most of these clubs are staffed by our own teachers and support staff, but we also supplement the provision by employing some specialist coaches. Activities vary according to the time of year, but have recently included: Boys’ and girls’ football Y2-6 Netball Rounders Athletics/Cross Country ICT Tennis Cycling Dance Art (subscription) Cricket Crafts Gymnastics Most clubs are freely provided, but we are increasingly approached by outside providers of extra-curricular activities that we may choose to host e.g. the popular Art Club and a new Drama Academy. Please remember that after school clubs are generally run voluntarily by teachers in their own time. Music Tuition We are very keen for our children to excel in the arts. As well as investing in our new Studio room with built in recording facilities and providing specialist singing and music lessons across the school, we have a partnership with Roundhay Music to provide high quality, small group instrument tuition for half hour lessons every week. Children are taught to read music and get the chance to perform and take grade exams. This provision is currently subsidised by school and costs £2.50 per week.
Page 1 and 2: Farsley Farfield Primary School Pro
Page 3 and 4: Foundation Stage... Our Foundation
Page 5: Ofsted... In March 2003 we had a ve
Page 9 and 10: Smart kids... We encourage all chil
Page 11 and 12: An Extended School... Schools incre

Pros Oct 06 booklet.indd - Drighlington Primary School

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?