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Sherborne

Primary School
Prospectus 2009/10
www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk
Dear Parents
On behalf of the Staff and Governors of Sherborne Primary, we are pleased to present our school brochure.
Our goal is to provide the children in our school with the best possible education, in an enjoyable
environment. We want to make school fun. We have realistic, yet challenging expectations, and we seek
to foster every child’s academic, sporting, creative and artistic talents. To achieve this we have a broad and
balanced curriculum supported by an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities, as described in
this document. General Aims
The Governors are indebted to the staff of our school. Their dedication can be seen in all areas, from the
wide range of extra curricular clubs that they run in their own time to the long hours that they spend in of the School
the classroom. We are fortunate to have such a capable and committed group of staff.
• To take account of the aspirations of
We are very grateful for the support provided by The Town Mill Bakery, Sherborne, Hunts Foodservice,
governors, staff, parents and children to
Sherborne, Brewers Garage Limited, Sherborne and Sporting Classics of Cheap Street, Sherborne. Their produce a school of the highest order in
financial contribution is of great value and enables us to produce this high quality document. serving its local community.
A special thank you also goes to the school Governors. While they are not often seen in the “front line”,
• To be welcoming and accountable.
they are there to ensure the school is continually improving and achieving the goals we have set for
ourselves. Our Governors are all volunteers who give up their time willingly and they are an integral part • To provide a positive atmosphere
of the school’s success. encouraging self - confidence and self -
We are very proud of the work that goes on in this school, and we are keen to share it with you. Please esteem.
make an appointment to come in and look around. You will be made most welcome. We look forward to • To develop a curriculum which encourages
meeting you and your child. lively, enquiring minds so that pupils acquire
knowledge, skills and practical abilities, the
will to use them and the ability to
Yours sincerely communicate clearly and confidently.
• To give children knowledge of their heritage
and of their place in the community in order
to provide an understanding of and respect
Alistair Powell for the backgrounds and beliefs of others.
CHAIRMAN OF GOVERNORS

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CONTENTS
General Aims of the School 2 English 8 School Residential and Day Visits 12
Our Mission Statement 4 Mathematics 8 Health Education 12
Welcome 4 Science 8 School Milk 12
OFSTED 4 Religious Education 8 Home School Agreement 12
The School 4 Collective Worship 8 School at work 13
Admission Policy 5 Physical Activities 9 Smile please! 16
Class Allocation 5 Music 9 School Governors 17
School Uniform and PE Kit 5 Art 9 The School Staff 18
School Meals 5 Design and Technology 9 Staff and Training 22
School and SCAPA Times 6 History and Geography 9 Teaching Assistants 22
School Attendance 6 Information & Communication Technology 9 The School, the Community & the Governors 22
Absences 6 School Library 10 The Dorset Children's Information Service 22
Discipline 6 Modern Foreign Languages 10 School Finances 23
School Security 6 Special Educational Needs 10 Links 23
Provision for the Disabled 6 School Council 10 Parent Teacher Association 23
Equal Opportunities & Racial Equality 7 Extra curricular 10 Childcare Groups 23
Parental Involvement, Complaints & Discipline 7 Extended Schools Provision 11 After Sherborne Primary School 24
School Curriculum 8 Homework 11 In Conclusion 24

Director of Children’s Services


Mr John Nash, Dorset County Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ.
Telephone 01305 251000
Headteacher
Mr Kevin Roberts B Ed (Hons) NPQH, Sherborne Primary School, Harbour Way,
Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4AJ. Telephone 01935 812619
School
This is administered by the Environmental Services Directorate, County Hall,
Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ. Telephone: 01305 224332.

e-mail: office@sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk

website: www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk

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Our Mission Statement
The Governors, together with the
teaching and support staff of Sherborne
Primary School, are committed to
educate each pupil to his or her full
potential within a happy, secure school
environment. High standards of
achievement and behaviour are sought
from a broad and balanced curriculum
taught in an atmosphere which fosters
a caring attitude of tolerance and
As part of the school’s approach and to create an respect between children and their
Welcome atmosphere where children can flourish, staff and
pupils work to five principles. These underpin
peers, adults and the community.
The Governors, Headteacher and Staff welcome discussions on rules and behaviour for which there
you to Sherborne Primary School. The school’s is a time set aside each week in each class. Often
approach is to value the individual child, aiming they are part of a school assembly theme. The five
to achieve his or her potential socially,
academically and creatively, within and beyond
principles or ‘Golden Rules’ are:
• Everyone looks after the school and each
The School
the scope of the National Curriculum. School other. The school was established in 1912, in buildings
provides a caring working environment for the first facing Simons Road, to accommodate the northward
• Pupils treat people with respect and allow
seven years of a child’s educational life in expansion of the town. It was subsequently enlarged
others to LEARN and PLAY without
partnership with parents. during the Second World War when the infant
interference.
It is hoped that you will use this Prospectus as an school in Tinneys Lane was bombed. The school lost
introduction and general guide to the school. It • Teachers are allowed to teach undisturbed its senior children in the late 1950s when secondary
should be read in conjunction with “Admission to except in an emergency. education was reorganised. The current school was
Dorset Schools – A Parent’s Guide” which will set • Children have the right to be happy and completed in July 1998 and was officially opened by
out the policies of the local education authority. have their property respected. HRH the Prince of Wales in April 1999. It is
Copies are available from the school office, or comprised of eleven classrooms with a nominal
www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk • Children will be listened to and helped.
capacity of 330 pupils together with a hall, music
room, a special needs department, a library and
computer room.
A purpose built outdoor classroom was
OFSTED constructed, using, as far as possible, sustainable and
locally sourced materials and opened by Mr M J
The School was inspected in February 2008 and we are pleased to say that we received a very
Sandy, retiring Head, in July 2008.
favourable report.
The outdoor space is well utilised with room for a
“This is a good school. It has some outstanding features. It takes very good care of pupils and staff, and
soccer pitch, training areas, netball courts and space
provides a good standard of education. Success is securely founded on outstanding provision in
for cricket, hockey, athletics and many other
Reception Year, where the majority of children are making good, and some outstanding, progress. The
outdoor sports.
vast majority of parents have nothing but praise for the school, with comments such as ‘Sherborne
The school uses local facilities for swimming and
Primary School is a super school with fantastic staff’ and ‘The school has a strong academic and
other sports as required. For the latest information
inclusive ethos, high standards of behaviour, as well as offering a range of out-of-school hours activities”
about Sherborne Primary visit the School Profile on:
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/113/113673.pdf https://www.schoolsnet.com/
uk-schools/school-details.review

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Admission Policy trousers for boys and grey skirts for girls. In the
Parents should register their child/ren with the summer, the girls wear green check gingham dresses
school office as early as possible within the and the boys are encouraged to wear shorts. Girls are
guidelines of the Dorset County Council. The allowed to wear grey or black trousers. Shoes must be
children start at the beginning of the school year in black and practical and suitable for school use. A
which they are five. Foundation Stage children are green school fleece top is now available. In practice,
admitted for mornings in the Autumn term with an parents find it convenient for children to have
option of staying for the full school day. Parents clothes specifically appropriate for school. School
decide, in consultation with the teaching staff uniform is available from Sporting Classics, 27 Cheap
whether or not the child stays full time or for Street, Sherborne. Secondhand uniform is available
selected afternoons according to need. from the school main reception.
The school helps those families in receipt of free Children who stay at school for lunch will not be
Good liaison exists between the school and the local
school meals to meet the costs of school uniform. allowed from the premises during the lunch period.
playgroups. Staff regularly visit these playgroups, and
There is a clothing grant with vouchers to the value At Key Stage 1 there is a free ‘school fruit & vegetable
the playgroup leaders also visit us. Children due to
of £35 per child which are available every two years scheme’ which provides the morning break snack. At
start are brought to school for at least one morning as
that the child is in school. Full details are available Key Stage 2 the children are allowed to bring a piece
an introduction. There is a parents’ meeting for the
from the school office. of fruit or a healthy snack for the morning breaktime.
new entrants. The school admission limit is 48
Children are not allowed to bring sweets, including
children per academic year group and, providing the
School Meals chewing gum, to school.
year group is not oversubscribed, places can be offered
to children living outside the catchment area. Parents Those parents wishing their child to stay during the
living inside and outside the area should apply directly school lunch period can either sign up for hot school PE Kit
to the school as early as they can if they wish to seek a meals or provide them with a packed meal and a Every child will need a PE bag to contain a plain T-
place for their child. non-fizzy drink (in an unbreakable container please). shirt top (in Key Stage 2, this may be coloured
We need to get a clear message to parents that Hot school meals are now provided each day by according to their team colour), a pair of shorts and a
admission to a pre school setting does not guarantee Lunch @ Lovington Ltd. They are a locally based pair of trainers. Velcro rather than laces is preferable
a place at the linked mainstream school. company who specialise in producing healthy, well- for the younger children. Foundation Stage children
balanced hot meals to schools. A fortnightly menu is do not require trainers until the summer term. From
produced, with a vegetarian option, and your Class 4 up, warm track suit bottoms and fleecy tops
Class allocation
minimum commitment is for 6 meals out of 10 can be worn for outdoor games in the colder months.
At the end of each summer term parents are advised
which can be booked in any format (eg. 1st week = 2 PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL KIT IS NAMED
of the class into which their child will be moving.
meals/2nd week = 4 meals). The cost is £2.20 per day Pupils will require a pair of football boots and shin
Each child is discussed with their current teacher to
for two courses – please provide a drink, otherwise pads from Year 3. Second hand boots can be
ensure that they are placed in the class that will
water will be provided. If you are interested in your purchased through the school, or exchanged for the
benefit them in the forthcoming academic year.
child receiving hot meals please contact a member of next size. Enquiries should be made at the office.
Although class sizes may appear to be large the size
the office staff who will be happy to go through the Years 5 and 6 children will require a swimming
of teaching groups are often smaller. (i.e SEN
booking process with you and place your order. costume (one-piece for the girls) and a towel.
withdrawal groups, ICT, modern foreign languages
Those entitled to Free Schools Meals (FSM) are If any child has pierced ears, please can the
and games groups along with groups helped by the
provided with a hot meal supplied by Lunch @ earrings be removed on the day the class has games
teaching assistant).
Lovington Ltd (you still have the option to choose or PE. If this is not possible, then a reel of
School Uniform the meals from the menu). Application forms for microporous tape should be supplied to cover up the
PLEASE LABEL ALL SCHOOL CLOTHES FSM are available from the school office or you can jewellery to prevent potential injury.
There is a school uniform which increases the sense contact Dorset Direct [tel: 01305 224832] or go to Please send a note if a child is to be excused
of belonging to the school as one community and their web site www.dorsetforyou.com and type ‘free from sporting activity for any reason.
adds to general ‘smartness’. The colour for school meals’ in their search engine for further details The PTA have gym and book bags available to
sweatshirts is green, with white shirts and grey and to download an application form. purchase through the school office.

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Absences
In line with national recommendations, parents are
required to contact the school as soon as possible if
their child is absent. A phone call or a note via a
friend or sibling is best; any verbal message needs
to be followed by a note on the child’s return to
school.
Similarly, please notify the school if a child has
to leave early during the school day, eg to visit the
dentist. The school office email can be used as an
alternative if required. behaviour gives cause for concern then
consultation takes place at an early stage.
School and SCAPA Times Discipline
School Security
No school can function without discipline. At
School Times The building has been built with security in mind.
First session 8.55am – 10.25am Sherborne Primary it is best described as “kind but
firm”, based on sound knowledge of individual Adult access is through the main entrance through
Morning break 10.25am – 10.40am a controlled entry system and all other doors are
Second session 10.40am – 12.15pm children. There is a routine set out to re-direct any
wayward behaviour, which is understood by both locked at 8.55am to ensure the children’s safety.
Lunch 12.15pm – 1.20pm The children are never unsupervised and members
Third session 1.20pm – 3.30pm staff and children. Children are taught to behave
well using the ‘Golden Rules’ (see page 4). of staff on duty in the playgrounds are in contact
SCAPA Times A particularly strong line is taken on bullying. with other staff by two-way radios.
Children are given advice through stories, The school has five members of staff who follow
Breakfast club 8.00am – 8.55am
assemblies and other teaching on what bullying is up, with appropriate action, any incidents of a
After school 3.30pm – 6.00pm
and what to do if experiencing unfair behaviour Child Protection nature. They are, Mr Roberts,
from others. Each child should know that he or she Diana Cockerell (SCAPA), Mrs Mitchell and Mr
Children are not allowed to arrive before 8.30am
has the right to work and play free from concerns Barge. Mrs Jane Turner is the designated Child
and supervision in the playground is from 8.45am.
about personal abuse of any kind. Protection Governor. All volunteers and Governors
Children going home to lunch are not to return
Exclusion is rare at Sherborne Primary though are cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau when
until 1.15 pm. The school office is open between
the Headteacher reserves the right to exclude appropriate or required before being allowed in
8.45am and 4.00pm.
children at lunchtime or during the school day if contact with children.
The car park is to be used ONLY for picking up
and dropping off children. Please show necessary.
consideration to other drivers and do not double Positive behaviour is emphasised and rewarded. Provision for the Disabled
park or park on the double yellow lines. At KS1 children are awarded stickers for their Sherborne Primary welcomes applications from
achievements and wear them proudly. Classes 4 parents of children with disabilities so that they
School Attendance and 5 also have a table point system which can learn in a mainstream environment.
encourages teamwork. At KS2 there is a team Teaching assistants and specialised learning aids
Pupil truancy at Sherborne Primary is rare.
system which allows for points to be used for are available to any child in the classroom. A broad
Unexplained absences are followed up by the
positive contributions as well as withdrawn for and balanced curriculum is provided and pupils are
school with the Educational Welfare Service
negative incidents. There are four teams: red, treated on equal terms in the school.
involved at an early stage. Certificates are awarded
yellow, blue and purple (green being the school The school meets the requirements of the
for full attendance each term. Parents are
colour). As children progress through the school Disability Discrimination Act. As the school
encouraged to take their holidays during school
extra responsibilities are given to promote self- building was constructed in 1998 it was designed
vacations and are notified of holiday dates well in
discipline and initiative. The concept of a to make wheelchair access easy for both pupils and
advance.
“partnership” with parents means that if a child’s parents alike.
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Equal Opportunities and relationship conflict at different developmental
Two parents’ evenings are organised
Anti-Discriminatory Practice stages. We feel it is important to actively listen to
children and to support them in developing the each year with one written report:
The Staff of the school pursue an active policy of
careful monitoring to ensure, as far as possible, emotional and social skills required, managing • November/December – to review children’s
that all children enjoy equal opportunities positively such situations within a safe and non- work, discuss progress with the teacher and
regardless of gender, creed, background and ability. judgemental environment. The school aims to share targets for each child;
For example in sports, girls have represented the create environments in which good anti- • March – to review progress towards set targets ;
school at cricket, tag rugby and football, while discriminatory practice and effective • July – School reports with test results and
boys have also joined the netball team. These communication is role modelled and attendance figures are sent home with parents
achievements have been gained on merit and discriminatory practice is challenged in a being given an opportunity to meet staff if
active encouragement of children to pursue the constructive manner. We encourage and welcome required.
school team activities they enjoy, irrelevant of active dialogue between pupils, their parents and
Parents are informed of school events at the
traditional gender stereotypes and images. the school at the earliest opportunity if ever a
beginning of each term via the school bulletin.
The teaching and learning methods actively vulnerability concern is raised. This will help us to
demonstrate to pupils that one of the most Further notes home give detailed arrangements.
encourage children to respect and value each The school website is kept up to date with the
others’ similarities and differences as well as effective strategies for combating discrimination
and misunderstandings is on-going effective latest events. From time to time parents are
increase awareness and appreciation of ethnic consulted about the work of the school through
differences, cultural diversity and racial equality. communication, empathy and awareness of
consequences. questionnaires. Parents are encouraged to attend
Our aim is to prepare pupils for a life in a world
and share their views at occasional special
where they will better understand, as well as live
Parental Involvement, School Complaints meetings designed to inform about particular
and work, with people of different cultures,
topic or initiative in school.
religions, languages and ethnic backgrounds. We and Discipline
At the beginning of each term parents receive a
are committed to combating discrimination in all Parents are always made welcomed in school to
synopsis from class teachers of the programme of
its forms across the whole school, including pupils, help with reading, extra curricular activities and
work for the term. Thus parents know what is
staff, parents/carers, governors and visitors. Equal visits. Foundation Stage parents are encouraged to
being taught and can support homework and
opportunities are not an “added extra” but a key join their children in their new class to settle in
their learning environment. If there is a need to other curriculum initiatives.
theme within all aspects of school life.
make contact over concerns the usual procedure is Day to day problems are dealt with by classteachers
We understand that as children develop and begin
to learn new life skills, they can, at times, feel to make a mutually convenient appointment with or senior staff: Mr M Barge Key Stage 2, Mrs J
vulnerable and alone, even discriminated against your child’s classteacher concerning school-work. Mitchell Key Stage 1, Mrs Holliehead Foundation
by peers. This may be particularly significant for The Headteacher and senior staff deal with matters Stage or the Headteacher. Parents have the right to
pupils when learning about the complexity of of policy. Parents are encouraged to make appeal in writing to the Governors via the Clerk at
friendships and relationships, especially if they feel immediate contact with the school if a child is school. The Governors may then convene a
unable to handle differing experiences of unhappy about an incident during the school day. committee to look into the issue.

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The development of reading and writing takes place in
school through shared work (listening to/reading/writing
and enjoying stories or information texts), guided work
(smaller groups of children working with an adult on a
particular focus) and through independent learning. We
actively encourage parental involvement in developing
their child’s reading through the Home/School record.
Thriving Book Clubs for children and parents are currently
in action in school. Children are taught their English skills
through a range of genres which cover: fiction (story)
writing, poetry and non-fiction. Each is explored by
reading and responding to texts in order to gain familiarity
with the style of writing. Appropriate to age group, the
style is then analysed to understand how a writer achieves
success. Children can then apply the same skills to their
own writing. Correct grammar and punctuation are taught
alongside this writing process. may form part of a wider topic, or a specific science project,
School Curriculum or be individual lessons.

At Sherborne Primary School, we pride ourselves on MATHEMATICS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


offering a broad and balanced curriculum with the Mathematics is taught daily to all pupils incorporating Religious Education is based on the agreed syllabus
emphasis on providing cross-curricular learning mental and oral calculations, a main teaching focus and R.E.Search. R.E.Search can be found on
tasks for the children wherever possible. We aim to plenaries delivered throughout the lesson. www.dorsetforyou.com/educ/sacre.
Children will be taught as a whole class, in small ability Religious Education has a significant role in pupils’
cater for a range of individual learning styles, thus
groups or as individuals. Mathematics has a high priority spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
encouraging children to achieve their best in all At Key Stage 1, Christianity and Judaism (as an
throughout the school and the teaching is based on the
areas. The school has policies for each subject based introductory unit) are studied. At Key Stage 2, Christianity
belief that confidence and enjoyment lead to success and
on the regulations contained in the National and Judaism are studied with two other religions, Islam
that mathematics is ‘fun’. One of our main aims is to
Curriculum. The school’s approach is briefly develop the children’s ability to calculate number and Hinduism (at an introductory level). Use is made of
summarised as follows: problems mentally and to have a real understanding of the artefacts and web sites along with video recordings to
value and purpose of numbers. To develop these skills, explore these. We both visit and welcome visitors from
ENGLISH children are taught strategies to help them investigate and the Sherborne churches.
Essential to all learning is the ability to read, write and solve problems. There are two attainment targets at each Key Stage:
communicate clearly. At Sherborne Primary, the Learning about Religion and Human Experience, and
development of these skills is planned into all areas of the SCIENCE Learning from Religion and Human Experience.
curriculum providing opportunities for practice in “I see and I remember, I do and I understand”. As far as is The Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998 states
meaningful contexts with a real purpose and audience. practicable our approach to science teaching is learning that parents have the right to require that their children
Children are given every positive encouragement to through doing and, where this is not possible for reasons of should not attend religious education lessons.
become enthusiastic and independent readers and writers. safety or time, “learning through seeing”. Our aim is to
In Reception and Key Stage 1, children follow the ‘Letters foster enthusiasm, as well as a sound scientific knowledge. COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
and Sounds’ synthetic phonics programme and further Emphasis is placed on learning to observe closely, record School assemblies take place for all children every day.
exploration of spelling rules and patterns continues in Key accurately and make deductions from the evidence Worship is mainly Christian with emphasis on themes that
Stage 2. Children are taught a consistent system for letter collected. develop spirituality, widen knowledge, examine values and
formation and handwriting which is practised regularly. Children are taught to use fair testing and repeated encourage a positive view of life. Multicultural aspects
Good speaking and listening skills are encouraged through measures to gather the evidence, and they are encouraged provide themes and sub themes. The School Standards and
planned opportunities such as role play and drama, high to make predictions or general statements that may be Framework Act 1998 states that parents have a right to
quality discussion and encouraging questioning and the tested. As they progress, pupils are required to devise their withdraw their children from acts of worship, because of
expression of opinions. own experiments to test their hypotheses. Science sessions their particular beliefs.

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resources to supplement National Curriculum
requirements. Teaching is often linked to Humanities
based topics.
Key Stage 2 children have the opportunity to have
instrumental tuition. These children can perform to the
rest of the school during the course of the year.
There is a school choir, drums, keyboard and several
recorder groups.

ART
Children are taught to acquire a growing knowledge of art,
craft and design, including its history. The language of art
is taught as a key to developing the creative process in art
with reference to different periods, styles and artists.
Children experience a range of materials and resources
with the application of appropriate techniques in order to
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES communicate through two and three-dimensional work.
The school provides activities in which children experience They learn how to review and modify their work. challenging tasks to develop their skills, knowledge and
gymnastics, modern dance and movement, maypole and During the summer term 2008 Classes 4 and 9 took part in understanding by using electrical energy sources including
country dancing, as well as soccer, netball, hockey, tennis, an exciting Willow Sculpture project in the school solar cells to control or drive their models.
tag rugby, rounders, cricket and athletic activities. Ball grounds. An environmental artist came to visit for two
skills are taught throughout the age range with team days and worked with the children to produce an arbour HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
activities being introduced from Class 4 onwards. The aim near to the new outdoor classroom, and a tunnel next to Humanities- based topics often provide the theme for a
is to give the children a wide experience of games so that the pond area. term’s work, especially at Key Stage 2. This produces
hockey, tag rugby, and racquet sports are introduced at The children also had the opportunity to individually valuable opportunities for a range of field work cross-
various stages. explore the materials, mainly willow, bamboo and hazel, curriculum studies. Children experience a variety of
School games are competitive, but the very best ideas of producing their own temporary sculptural forms inspired teaching and learning styles through which they develop
sportsmanship are continually emphasised. There are a by the art of Andy Goldsworthy. research, interpretative, analytical and fieldwork skills.
wide range of sports clubs which take place after school so
children who are keen can further develop their skills. DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Years 5 and 6 are taught swimming at the Sherborne This area of the curriculum encourages children to At Sherborne Primary School we believe that Information
School pool which is hired for one hour each week. The investigate, generate ideas and develop designs, which and Communication Technology is not only an important
children are given experience of deep water and are taught they will realise using a wide variety of materials and curriculum requirement, but also a vital life skill in
to swim the main strokes together with personal survival components with increasingly sophisticated tools and modern society.
skills. Inter-school matches are played in the main sports processes. Technology involves the identification and We aim to help the children become knowledgeable
of soccer, netball, tag rugby, cricket and rounders. There is solving of practical problems as well as providing about the nature of information, gain confidence with the
also the opportunity to compete with other schools in opportunities to learn the relevant associated skills during range of technology and have the ability to exploit its
athletics and swimming. focused practical tasks. potential.
At Sherborne Primary School it is often linked with Each classroom is equipped with one or two PCs and the
MUSIC current topic work in such a way that it allows pupils to ICT suite has eighteen computers and an interactive
Music is usually taught by the class teacher and is planned appreciate the relevance and significance of their task. For whiteboard. Every pupil from year 2 to year 6 spends an
termly through year groups. Each year, the work covers all example, during a science-based topic on ‘Teeth and hour each week in the suite All are networked to ensure
the basic elements of music – tempo, dynamics, duration, Healthy Eating’, a Year 3 child may undertake a design that each child has access to all resources from every room.
texture, timbre, structure and pitch. This is achieved and make assignment for a healthy sandwich snack, whilst Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard to enhance
through singing techniques, composing, percussion a Year 5 child covering a history-based topic on the teaching in all subjects across the whole curriculum,
playing and listening and appraising. Egyptians may research, then design and make a pair of employing a wide range of age-appropriate software.
There is a wide range of percussion instruments available slippers. Internet access is available in all classrooms, the hall and
for class teaching and we have many “books/ideas” In Year 6 children are able to undertake more music room.

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SCHOOL LIBRARY
All Key Stage 2 children have full use of the library and are
each allocated a library book on their visit to the library
once a week. The library is stocked with a good supply of
fiction and non-fiction books, which have been
considerably increased with the help of PTA funds. Books,
specifically non-fiction titles, have been purchased to
encourage boys and reluctant readers. Key Stage 1 have
their own library, supplied by a combination of our own
books and the Dorset County Council library service.
Children are helped to make an informed choice of
reading matter once a week from a range of fiction and
non-fiction texts written for the younger reader in mind.
Mrs C Waterfall the school librarian runs a weekly book
club for year 5/6 children. School is currently promoting
national year of reading to encourage all pupils to read
more. Miss Witcher involves parents in a reading group SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS EXTRA CURRICULAR
which meets once a term. For more information please Mrs. Inkelaar, as Special Needs Education Coordinator The school prides itself on the range of lunchtime and
contact her. (SENCO), coordinates the special provision for those after school clubs for children in Key stage 2 (7-11yrs)
children in school with additional needs. In liaison with
who wish to further and broaden their education and
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES a range of outside professionals, parents and teachers she
learning experiences. The clubs vary from term to term,
In line with Government policy French is taught in Key ensures that these children receive the support they need.
Mrs. Inkelaar teaches children with general or specific and full details are sent home at the beginning of each
Stage 2 from year 3. Spanish is taught through school clubs, term. Occasionally, specialist skills are brought in to
to years 5 and 6. learning problems (such as dyslexia, literacy or language
difficulties) at Key Stage 2. Children are withdrawn from provide the children with additional expert coaching and
their class for these lessons and are taught in the SEN or for these clubs a nominal fee is charged. It is expected
SCHOOL COUNCIL
‘Fast-track’ room. that children commit themselves to at least one term
The School Council was formed in January 2008 to
The programme of work provided is designed to enable when participating in any activities. Through
provide a voice for pupils. Its aim is to improve and them to access the curriculum more effectively. At Key school/community links there are plenty of opportunities
develop the school in different ways through the Stage 1, those children requiring extra support are taught for those interested to participate in local Sherborne
discussion of ideas and suggestions. Every year classes in small withdrawal groups or gain help by an extra adult organisations that cater for children of primary age.
from Y1 to Y6 select 2 children to serve on the School in class.
The clubs presently offered are as follows:
Council, which meets regularly to discuss issues raised in Maths difficulties are also addressed. TA teaching is
individual classes during Circle Time. This year the over seen by Mrs Inkelaar or Mr Barge. There are also • Art • Athletics
School Council has developed the highly successful social skills and social communication sessions for small
groups of children.
• Book Club • Boyzonely
Playtime Pals which was launched to offer support to
children at playtimes. Its latest plans is to design and ‘Cool Club’ is an occupational therapy group, run by • Chess • Circus skills
Mrs. Chilcott and overseen by Mrs. Inkelaar and the
create a Sensory Garden within the school grounds. • Craft club • Cricket + Kwik cricket
senior occupational therapist from Dorchester. This gives
In October 2008 the school achieved the Eco-Schools top
those children with physical coordination, visual and • Film Production • Folk Dancing
Green Flag award. The School Council, together with the spatial difficulties an opportunity to address those
Eco Action Team work together to tackle eco issues by difficulties in a fun and interesting way. • Gardening • Gymnastics
promoting and improving the school environment, There is a designated Governor who liaises and • Hockey • ICT
continuing in their efforts to make the school more supports parents and teachers with SEN matters as and
ecologically compliant by reducing the carbon footprint when necessary. An initiative within the school to offers • Netball • Recorders
and investigating ways to save energy. In the last year gifted and talented children extra activities designed to • Rounders • School Band
members of the School Council have given well-received further enhance their learning experiences. The school
holds a register for those children who are gifted and • Singing 4 Fun • Soccer
Eco-presentations to the Sherborne Synod and the Dorset
Primary Head Teachers’ Summer Conference. talented. • Spanish • Tag Rugby

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Homework
There is a homework requirement for each
year group. Reading, spelling and tables work
are the regular subjects each week. This is
augmented with written, mathematical and
research activities according to the projects
under current study. In years 5 and 6 the
children bring home a homework diary each
week which details what is required. Class
teachers liaise with parents, giving advice
about the programme and time requirements.

OPENING TIMES:
TERM TIME HOLIDAY TIME
Breakfast Club
8.00am to 8.55am 8.00am to 6.00pm

After School Club 3.30pm to 6.00pm

SCAPA is an extended schools provision that


allows you, the parents to work in the knowledge
that your child is safe, happy and having great fun!
catching up on homework! The Breakfast Club To find out more, please contact SCAPA direct on
Extended Schools takes place in the school hall so Sherborne Primary
children are on site for the start of the day.
telephone: 077 907 761125 or collect a
“Registration Pack” from the School Office.
Provision After school the children make their way either
to the school hall or Class 1 or the Fast Track room.
SCAPA – Sherborne Care and Play Association This part of the day is unstructured and allows
Open to children from 4 to 14 children to make the decision to do homework,
read or just play with friends in a safe and friendly
SCAPA is a fun club which provides a Breakfast environment. A snack and drink is provided.
Club and an After School Club to all children in Holiday time: SCAPA is open throughout the
the Sherborne Area. This successful care facility is holidays and various activities are organised such
managed by a team of qualified staff. SCAPA as cooking, horse riding, swimming, golf and craft
operates as a department of Sherborne Pirmary but workshops to name a few. Visits from Wildlife
acts as the extended schools provision for children Conservations, painters and authors are invited to
from other schools. SCAPA has extensive resources talk to the children and involve them in
and sports equipment and has full use of the workshops.
school’s playground and facilities. A healthy snack is provided during the holiday
The Breakfast Club is open from 8am where sessions but parents are required to provide a
breakfast is provided and time is given to play or packed lunch if your child stays all day.

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confidential drop in service for parents, which
School Residential provides the opportunity to discuss any issues or
concerns that you may have relating to your
School Milk
and Day Visits child. They can be contacted at any time via or
through the school office.
This is run by Cool Milk telephone number 0800
321 3248. To register your child contact them
The school provides the opportunity for all The sessions are approximately once every term direct. If necessary the school office can provide
children in every class to attend either day visits and are advertised in advance in our school you with a form. If your child is under 5 years of
or, from Year 4, residential visits. These all offer a bulletins. Key messages are reinforced by the Life age they are entitled to FREE school milk. This will
first hand educational experience that will enhance Education Van, which visits the school each year. cease the Friday before the child reaches their 5th
the more formal aspects of school work and also There is a policy on Sex Education, which is birthday. The cost is approximately 22p for a
help to further the children’s personal and social periodically reviewed with parents. The school 189ml carton of milk per day.
education. Parents are asked to contribute towards encourages a healthy lifestyle through physical
the cost of these trips and visits and every effort is exercise and healthy eating. At KS1 free fruit is
made to ensure that no child is excluded. available daily for all children. This is underpinned
by aspects of the teaching carried out in areas of
the curriculum such as science and PE.
Home School
Health Education
Health education is part of a broad approach
known as personal, social and health education
Agreement
(PSHE). This encompasses areas such as citizenship,
Health education is carried out mainly by a child’s relationships, race and some environment issues. When children are first admitted to the
class teacher and forms part of the pastoral care of Teaching is being adapted regularly in tandem school parents are asked to sign a Home
the school. In various projects such as “Myself”, with government guidelines on PSHE Issues. All
children learn the importance of hygiene. These staff now follow the Dorset Rainbow scheme for School Agreement. This is a document
are linked with talks and visits by the school PSHE which is part of SEAL (Social and Emotional that aims to strengthen the concept of
health team. Such issues as drug awareness, Aspects of Learning). This is becoming an
stranger danger and personal safety are given integrated part of our curriculum. Staff are always parents and school working together
appropriate emphasis at various stages. available and are skilled in answering children’s for the benefit of the individual child.
The school health team now offer a questions.

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The Eastbury teaches next Head Chef Brett Sutton - Teaching Class 11 about local produce

generation of Little Chefs!


D
uring June and July 2009 Sherborne Primary School’s Class 11 worked on a
project with The Eastbury Hotel in Sherborne to learn all about local,
seasonal produce, reducing food miles and professional food preparation.
At the end of June, Nicky King, who owns The Eastbury Hotel, visited Sherborne
Primary School to talk to Class 11 about the importance of food provenance, both
for the environment but also for quality and taste.
Mr Barge, teacher of Class 11, commented: ‘The whole experience has been fantastic
for the children. In June Nicky came to the school to talk about the importance of
sourcing food locally. It was really interesting for the children to gain a better
understanding of what food miles are and how they add up for certain foods.’
Class 11 then visited The Eastbury and Executive Head Chef, Brett Sutton ran
a work shop where the children prepared, cooked and served canapés and
freshly made drinks for their parents, teachers and The Mayor of Sherborne,
Malcolm Boustead.
Brett explained: ‘It was really exciting to be able to work with the children and to
get them involved with fresh ingredients. We used pork from our own pigs kept at a
farm just outside Sherborne, Rape seed oil from The Seed Company just a couple of
miles from the Hotel and herbs, flowers and shoots from within our own walled
garden at the Eastbury. Our menus always reflect what grows or is reared close to
the Hotel, but it was great to see the children and be able to explain to them about
Mayoress, Councillor Mrs Drusilla Gurzynski, Nicky King owner of The Eastbury Hotel and
sourcing locally and eating what’s in season.’ Mayor Malcolm Boustead with some of Class 11

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KS1 Easter Bonnet Parade 2009

“Three flags based on work by Jasper Johns” (Year 5)

Book Club Summer picnic Chinese Dragon Cake

Albert helps us to learn French at Year 3

A selection
of pupils’ art Monet garden in chalk pastels Year 6

Class 10 Year 5 Pencil Sketch of a shoe

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Class 10 Year 6 Pen and Ink
drawing of St Paul’s Cathedral

Based on Worzel Gummidge


Fast Track group Class 7

Class 5 was studying night time in science and made these


owl prints using lots of different painting materials.

Class 8 poem on the season

Computer art design using pointillism to create snow


leopards part of ICT work on creating patterns.
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Smile please!

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School Governors
Chairman (Children Services Authority [CSA] Governor)
Mr A Powell, Term of office expires 12/10/11
c/o Sherborne Primary School

Vice Chairman (CSA Governor)


Mr T Bartley Term of office expires 19/03/13

Clerk to the Governors


Mrs J Kellaway c/o Sherborne Primary School

Headteacher
Mr K Roberts c/o Sherborne Primary School

Staff Governors
Mrs S Chilcott Term of office expires 05/12/10
Mrs S Wales Term of office expires 05/12/10
Mr M Barge Term of office expires 29/09/12

Parent Governors
Mrs S Baxter Term of office expires 30/10/10
Mrs C Douch Term of office expires 05/12/10
Miss S Clarke Term of office expires 15/11/11
BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Cllr D Gurzynski, Mr M Barge, Mrs J Turner, Mr C Phillips, Mr J Stubbs and Mrs S Wales Mrs N Glendening Term of office expires 15/11/11
Mrs S Whittick Term of office expires 03/07/10
FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Mr P Watts, Mrs S Baxter, Mr T Bartley, Mr A Powell, Mr K Roberts, Mrs S Chilcott and Mrs Community Governors
J Kellaway (Clerk) Mr C Phillips Term of office expires 18/09/10
Rev J Triffitt Term of office expires 21/10/11
GOVERNORS NOT IN THE PHOTO: Mr P Watts Term of office expires 18/04/11
Mrs C Douch, Miss S J Clarke, Mrs N Glendening, Mrs S Whittick, Rev J Triffitt and Mrs D
Cockerell CSA Governors
Mr J Stubbs Term of office expires 23/01/10
Mrs J Turner Term of office expires 21/01/12
The governing body of the school comprises of appointed and elected volunteers
from the local and school community. They bring a wealth and variety of expertise, Associate Governor
experience and knowledge to our school. Mrs. Kellaway, Clerk to the Governors, Mrs D Cockerell Term of office expires 08/05/10
will direct any questions from parents to the relevant governor. Alternatively, Cllr D Gurzynski Term of office expires 03/07/12
various governors may be approached in the playground before or after school, at
parents’ evenings or at the weekly ‘drop in’ session.

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School Staff Teaching Assistants
Alison Adams
Sue Read
TA Induction Training
City and Guilds in Learning Support, NVQ3
Teaching Staff Teaching Assistant, Leading First Aider Sam Thompson-Dagg
Apart from the Headteacher, each full-time member of staff has BA (Hons), Training for Support Staff,
Sheryl Cane
responsibility for managing a class. In addition, teachers advise other staff Modern Languages Tutor
Training for Support Staff, Further Literacy
on aspects of the curriculum that are their particular interest. Support Carolyn Waterfall
BA (Hons), Training for Support Staff, HLTA,
Mr K Roberts B Ed (Hons) NPQH Headteacher Sarah Chilcott
ICT Tutor
Certificate of Higher Education for Support
Mr M Barge B Ed (Hons) NPQH QTS Class 11 Year 6 Staff, NVQ3 in Child Care in Education Sue Coleman MA, NVQ3
Miss R Layton BSc (Hons) PGCE Class 10 Year 5/6 Pre-School Playgroup Assistant Tutor Mrs K Biss
Mrs S Wales BA (Hons) QTS Class 9 Year 5 Training, Pre-School Playgroup Assistant TA Induction Training
Miss L Durrant B Ed Class 8 Year 4 Advanced Play Learning
Mr I Metcalfe B Ed Class 7 Years 3/4 Anna Green Our Teaching Assistants have attended
Mrs M Pawsey BA, PGCE Class 6 Year 3 Training for Support Staff, English as an may courses to improve their skill in
Mrs J Mitchell BA (Hons), PGCE Class 5 Year 2 Additional language supporting the children: First Aid,
Numeracy, Literacy, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia,
Mrs Hoffman B Ed Class 4 Year 2 Lynn Gregory
Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Speech and
Miss L Witcher BSc (Hons) PGCE QTS Class 3 Year 1 NNEB, Diploma Cache, Early Literacy
Language, Occupational Therapy, Behaviour
Support
Mrs L Holliehead BA (Hons), PGCE Class 2 Year 1/R Management, Information Technology, English
Mrs G Pape B Ed (Hons) Class 1 Year R Jennie Haynes as a second language, Child Protection
NVQ3 In Early Years and Education, TA
Mrs E Gould BSc GTP Class 1 Year R Induction Training, Early Literacy Support,
Mrs E Inkelaar Cert Ed Children with Special Needs FdA Education Support (Teaching Assistants) Lunchtime Senior Supervisor
Mr N Gillard BA (Hons), PGCE HLTA Mrs S Read
Mrs M Jones SEN KS1 Melanie Higgs
M. Ed BSc (Hons), Training for Support Staff, Lunchtime Supervisor
Peripatetic Music Teachers TA Induction Training Mrs K Biss, Mrs J Horsey
Mr M Hewitt Brass and school band Marion Miles Mrs S Mitchell, Mrs D Roper
Ms A Kelly Flute , Clarinet and Violin Training for Support Staff, TA Induction Mrs M Higgs, Miss K Mitchell
Mrs J Edwards Keyboard Training Ms S Cane, Mrs M Milton
Mr R Trim Guitar Sue Mitchell Mrs K Wilson, Mrs S Hyde
Mr M Hodgins Drum City and Guilds in Learning Support, TA
Induction Training, NVQ3, Leading First Caretaker and Groundsman
Aider Mr A Foot
Non-teaching Staff
Lisa Neate
Mrs C Bartholomew School Secretary – Finance/general NVQ3 in Child Care and Education, HLTA School Cleaners
administration Mrs K Biss, Mrs M Welsh and Mrs D Roper
Amanda Rowlands
Mrs J Kellaway School Secretary – Admissions/administration City and Guilds in Learning Support, Level 1
and Clerk to Governors in Netball Coaching and Umpiring, Early ICT Technician/Librarian
Mrs C Douch School Secretary – Administration Literacy Support, TA Induction Training Mrs C Waterfall

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School Teaching Teaching
Administration Staff Staff

Mr Kevin Mrs Susan Mr Ian


Roberts - Mr M Barge - Wales - Metcalfe -
Headteacher Class 11 Class 9 Class 7

Mrs Sam
Thompson-
Dagg - Ms Sheryl Mrs Melanie
Mrs Catie Teaching Cane - Higgs -
Bartholomew Assistant/ Teaching Teaching
- Finance and MFL Tutor Assistant Assistant
Administration Class 11 Class 9 Class 7

Mrs Jenny
Kellaway -
Admissions Miss Ruth Miss Lucie Mrs Marion
and Clerk to Layton - Durrant - Pawsey -
Governors Class 10 Class 8 Class 6

Mrs Marion Mrs Sue Mrs Susan


Miles - Mitchell - Read -
Mrs Clare Teaching Teaching Teaching
Douch - Assistant Assistant Assistant
Administration Class 10 Class 8 Class 6

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Teaching
Staff

Mrs Jennie
Haynes -
Mrs Josephine Teaching Mrs Lisa Mrs Emma
Mitchell - Assistant Holliehead - Gould -
Class 5 Class 4 Class 2 Class 1

Mrs Alison Mrs Amanda Mrs Sarah


Adams - Rowlands - Mrs Lisa Neate Chilcott -
Teaching Teaching - Teaching Teaching
Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant
Class 5 Class 4 Class 2 Class 1

Miss Kate
Wilson
Teaching
Assistant
Class 5 Mrs Sue
/SCAPA Coleman -
Supervisor/ Miss Lucy Teaching Mrs Elizabeth
Lunchtime Witcher - Assistant Inkelaar -
supervisor Class 3 Class 2 SENCO

Mrs Lynn Mrs Anna


Gregory - Green -
Mrs Alison Teaching Teaching
Hoffman - Assistant Mrs Gill Pape - Assistant
Class 4 Class 3 Class 1 SENCO

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Teaching SCAPA Lunchtime Caretaking
Staff Team Supervisors Team

Mrs Diana
Mrs Carolyn Roper
Waterfall - Mrs Di Lunchtime
ICT Tutor and Cockerell - Supervisor/
Librarian Team leader Mrs Sue Read Cleaner

Mrs Katrina
Biss
Lunchtime
Supervisor/
Cleaner/
Mrs Mair Teaching
Jones - Mrs Kim Jex Mrs Janet Assistant
KS1 SEN Supervisor Horsey Class 3

Mr Neil Gillard Mrs Maria


- Teaching Mrs K Sleath Milton Mr Arthur Foot

25
years
Miss Katie
Mitchell
SCAPA
Supervisor/ Mrs
Lunchtime Mrs Shirley Margaret
supervisor Hyde Welsh

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The School, the Community & the Governors
As a key part of our local community the school aims to be involved with our
local environment as much as possible. Examples of this include:
G A growing number of community groups use school facilities.
G The children raise funds for a number of charities and recent beneficiaries
include RSPCA, Dorset Air Ambulance and Yeovil Hospice.
G Students from the Gryphon school have had experience of working in the
classroom as have students entering teacher training.
G The school maintains links with various faith groups in Sherborne, supports
the museum, Sherborne House, the library and other organisations.
G Local sports clubs and musical groups that have junior sections are promoted
for Sherborne Primary pupils with interest and aptitude.
The school greatly appreciates the support of parents, neighbours and friends
at events throughout the year.
The school is a “Community Primary” and as such is wholly maintained by
Dorset County Council. The School Governors are there to ensure the school is
Staff and Training run in accordance with its aims and policies and is continually striving to
Sherborne Primary benefits from an experienced staff who are committed to the improve its standards in all areas. The governing body meets twice each term
development of the needs of individual pupils. Assimilating new skills, staff are and there are four main committees covering finance, staffing, premises, school
able to further the breadth of opportunities available for the children by ensuring development.Governors are drawn from the parents, the community, the staff
the curriculum is reviewed and updated appropriately. and the Local Education Authority.
Each member of staff has a curriculum responsibility in addition to their We are always available for discussions with parents on relevant school issues.
classroom duties. This involves the attendance of courses to maintain expertise Please feel free to contact us at any time, either through the school office, or at
and keep abreast of current developments. A great deal of professional the weekly drop-in sessions at the school, or through the parent governors in the
development occurs within school. Staff as accomplished practitioners and playground.
subject co-ordinators observe lessons and advise on improvements to be made in
the content and presentation of subjects.
Teachers also scrutinise children’s work throughout the school and collect
exemplar material of children’s achievements at different levels. This “portfolio”
is then used as a benchmark for standards. The Dorset Children's Information Service
Senior staff have particular responsibilities as school managers. These involve
meetings at county and occasionally regional level on school development issues The Dorset Children's Information Service was launched in October
such as target setting, performance management, staff development and the 1999. Our aim is to provide an accurate, independent and confidential
curriculum.
childcare information and guidance service, which is free and accessible
to all parents, carers, young people and professionals. Being parent
Teaching Assistants friendly is our primary objective. Contact details: 24hr Helpline No.
A highlighly skilled team of Teaching Assistants are an integral part of work of 0845 355 2099. Text No. 07624 809692. Local Website
the school. Many have particular interests, qualifications and skills which further
the educational opportunities. They are involved in professional development ,
www.dorsetforyou.com/cis. Email address – cis@dorsetcc.gov.uk
staff development and the curriculum.

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School Finances
A key part of the governing body’s role is to monitor the school finances. We all
share a commitment to ensure that funds at our disposal are used to supply the
best education possible for the pupils in this school. In the Autumn of 2008 the
school achieved the FMSIS award confirming that the school’s financial
management systems comply to the national standards.
The Head Teacher and Finance officer carefully manage funds from day to day,
see that all money available is spent effectively and we appreciate their support
enormously.
The school’s income for the year, with capital grants, exceeded £1.1m. This
included funds delegated by the LA, money for national initiatives and other
income. Most of the money was committed to pay staff, to the general running of Parent Teacher Association
the school and to resource classrooms. The Friends of Sherborne Primary School is an active group that meets
The largest proportion of the budget was again spent on permanent teaching and approximately twice a term (in the pub!) to discuss and plan fun events
supply staff. The list below shows how revenue expenditure was divided. during and after school. In the past 12 months events have included the
Christmas bazaar, family bingo evenings, discos, a quiz and quiz night, the
Teaching staff 57% summer fete and several cake sales. A second hand uniform sale is held
Education Support Staff 15% regularly and funds raised have been used to provide playground
Admin and other support staff 6%
equipment and tools, etc for the gardening club plus shelving for the KS2
Premises and site costs 5%
Learning resources 9%
library. The group also funded a Treasure Island Theatre Production for the
Other supplies and services 4% children and entertainment and presents for the KS1 Christmas party.
Reserve fund 4% Please do join us if you are keen to be involved or are someone with great
ideas for future events.
The budget is carefully monitored throughout the year to ensure it is fully used.

Links Childcare Groups


St Paul’s Playgroup: Please contact Mrs Sandra Mouland, Playgroup
Admissions: www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions Leader, St Paul’s Playgroup, Horsa Block, Simons Road, Sherborne, Dorset
DT9 4DN. Tel: 01935 815897 www.stpaulspg.co.uk
School profile: https://www.schoolsnet.com/uk-schools/school-details.review
Little Gryphons: At Little Gryphons Nursery School. Please contact Sally
Ofsted: www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/113/113673.pdf Barrett, Nursery Manager on 01935 813122 www.gryphon.dorset.sch.uk
Sherborne town council: www.sherbornetown.com Kaleidoscope Nursery: Please contact Chantelle or Nicky on 01935
812424 or visit the website at www.kaleidoscopenursery.co.uk
Pre schools : www.dorsetforyou.com/fis
Poyntington Playgroup: Please contact Mrs V Furmage, on
The Gryphon School www.gryphonschool.sch.uk 01963 220651.

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After Sherborne Primary School Sponsors
Most children pass to the Gryphon School, the secondary school serving the
Sherborne Area. Close links exist between Sherborne Primary, The Gryphon
and other receiving secondary schools to ensure curriculum continuity and a
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we are part of the Sherborne SEN Pyramid which provides not only specialist
assessment and teaching for our children but also expert training for our staff.
During the summer term children are visited by secondary staff and they
participate in an induction day where they have the opportunity to meet their O N E T H E G R E E N S H E R B O R N E D T 9 3 H Z
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notified about the transfer procedures early in a child’s final year.

In Conclusion
We hope that you have found this useful. As with any written document some
things may change during the year so please check with the school office for
any updates. The school continues to embrace new initiatives and to provide
new opportunities for our children. Staff and Governors are always happy to
help so please feel free to get in touch.
This Prospectus has been prepared by a hardworking team of Governors and
our thanks go to them and the many people who have contributed.

Sporting Classics
27 Cheap Street, Sherborne Dorset, DT9 3PU
T: 01935 812232 F: 01935 815562 W: www.sportingclassics.co.uk

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