Page 4 - Cherry Orchard Prospectus 2015-2016

THE HOME – SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
The governors, staff and I extend a warm welcome to you and your child and are confident that you will have a fruitful time with us. It is a major aim of the school that relationships at all levels are good and that the school has a ‘family feel’ about it. All staff work hard to ensure that pupils are fulfilled and happy in their school environment, secure within the classroom and aware of the extent to which they may seek assistance, comfort and advice from the teaching and support staff.
We aim to help children to develop their talents, make the best progress possible in a wide range of curriculum areas, think creatively and to communicate their thoughts in speech and writing. To achieve this we ask parents to support us in encouraging children to make a firm commitment to all our activities in school. Progress will come with effort and it is central to our approach that children are expected to do their best in all their undertakings.
From their earliest days in Reception, children will learn to show kindness, understanding and concern to others. Through this approach we will create a happy, ordered community in school, where each member plays their part in enjoying hard work and success.
This is the start of the partnership between us. We are always, at most, only a phone call away. If you have any concerns, please contact us on 01905 352787. We will respond as quickly as we can. The phones are ‘manned’ between 8.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. and an answer phone will be on for messages outside these times. Messages left on the answer phone will be passed on promptly. Should you wish to see a member of staff, appointments can easily be made at a mutually convenient time. Additionally, I like to be on the playground at the start or end of a school day on a number of occasions during the week so that children or parents can talk to me about issues that interest or concern them.
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