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Part of the Family
We believe that through formal recognition of achievement, positive attitude to learning or community mindedness, our pupils will be successful in later life.
In order to promote this aim and to create a positive school community, the whole school rewards policy is in place to achieve a positive ethos through a culture of praise. We motivate and encourage pupils to help them develop self-confidence, self-esteem, leading to further personal development. Recognising their efforts, contribution and commitment develops and fosters positive working relationships between pupils, staff and parents.
As a school we seek to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments of your child with daily recognition for acts of Great Merit, Character & Value. We ensure that, as a parent, you have the opportunity to join and support your child every single day, every lesson, in acknowledging the successes and achievements through the use of ClassCharts – our online Rewards, Attendance and Home Learning system for pupils, students and parents.
Our House system supports our school ethos that everything we do should be worthy of great merit, character and value. The House System gives our pupils even more opportunities to contribute to the school community, whilst developing friendships and teamwork across pupils of all ages.
Our House Captains lead our School Houses and, through House Assemblies, events, competitions and enrichment days. They aim to celebrate the individual talents of each pupil and to strengthen our community by bringing together pupils from all of our year groups.
Our School Houses are named after the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds – Great Givendale, Kirby Underdale, Millington Dale, Thixendale and Warrendale.
Our House Assemblies and three Enrichment Days provide access to an enriched curriculum, new experiences and a range of whole school events.
With some of the highest outcomes in the region, the school community, with the support of parents, has consistently delivered some of the very best outcomes for its pupils. Be they national, regional or local, the many accolades the school has received throughout the year are a reflection of the commitment we have as a community to ensuring all of your young people grow as individuals and also succeed academically.
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Homework is an essential part of learning and helps pupils to further consolidate the learning they have done in school. It also develops their knowledge and skills in addition to allowing their organisation and good study habits to flourish as they move up the school and begin studying for exams.
Remote Learning
In the event that your child is unable to be in school, we provide lesson and home learning information on our Microsoft SharePoint. All pupils are given access to this area to help them keep engaged and involved in their learning.
We believe that a child’s education should be enriched through opportunities beyond the classroom. We aim, therefore, as a school, to provide a broad range of activities, visits and opportunities through our extensive programme.
Pupils can access a wide range of local and international trips and visits that play a vital part in enriching the curriculum and giving our pupils valuable life experiences that they are sure to recall fondly in future years.
Our programme of after-school enrichment activities is refreshed each term to offer a variety. Our Holistic Education Programme is a resounding strength of the school. We place huge value on the impact this programme can have on the achievement and personal growth of our pupils. All of our House Enrichment Days are mapped against social, moral, spiritual and cultural objectives; we believe this focus on reflection and challenge is what makes our programme unique and enjoyable.
Good attendance means being in school at least 97% of the time across one academic year. We are committed to working with parents, carers ...
We hold a range of events and evenings throughout the year for pupils, parents and carers to come into school, meet staff and discuss ...
School Year 2024/2025 Autumn Term 2024 Monday 2nd September – Friday 25th October Monday 4th November – Friday 20th December (pupils finish at 12:15pm on ...