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St. Margaret Clitherows leads the way with Next Generation Learning |
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Written by Mr Joyeux
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Tuesday, 30 March 2010 10:11 |
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St. Margaret Clitherows leads the way with Next Generation Learning
St. Margaret Clitherows in South Bank has signalled its commitment to its pupils by signing up to a new charter that pledges to improve the way technology is used to give pupils an enriched and enhanced learning experience. The Next Generation Learning Charter was launched by Becta, the government’s agency for technology in education.
This means St. Margaret Clitherows is leading the way and making a commitment to improving learning for pupils through the use of technology (including computers and laptops) in lessons. There is strong evidence to show that when technology is used effectively in schools, it can help to motivate and excite pupils, and raise attainment.
Over the coming months, St. Margaret Clitherows will be using the self-review framework – an online tool designed to help schools review their technology use in a structured way, which will in turn help inform their overall school improvement strategy and plans. Using the self-review framework will help St. Margaret Clitherows move towards gaining Becta’s prestigious ICT Mark – the national standard in the use of technology across all aspects of school life, including student assessment, teaching and learning, and the development of staff, leadership and management.
Stephen Crowne, Chief Executive of Becta, said:
“Technology in the classroom is no longer a distant dream – technology is part of everyday life for us all, and schools need to ensure they don’t get left behind. The Next Generation Learning Charter will help thousands of schools develop their use of technology across the school, so we have a world class education system where all young people are inspired and motivated”.
Mrs Johnson, Head teacher at St. Margaret Clitherows said,
“We are delighted to have signed up to the Next Generation Learning Charter. It is a brilliant way for us to show pupils, parents and the wider community that we are committed to using ICT in the best way we can. We know we can do more with technology to help our pupils progress and achieve – and now we have the help we need to get there.”
St. Margaret Clitherows will follow Becta’s guidance to help them in purchasing good value software and equipment, and Becta’s advice on how technology can be used to improve communication with parents, so they are more involved in their children’s education.
For more information on the Next Generation Learning Charter go to www.becta.org.uk/ |
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Proposed PD Days (School Closed) |
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Written by Mrs Johnson
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Monday, 01 March 2010 11:39 |
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 Some dates for your diaries! These are the days which the school is closed for teacher training days.
12th April
22nd July (to be confirmed)
23rd July |
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School Open: Monday 11th January 2010 |
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Written by Mrs Johnson
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Monday, 11 January 2010 07:03 |
Monday 11th January
School open.
The approaches are passable with extreme care. Please keep to paths and avoid walking on or close to the road.
There will be no clubs other than breakfast club this week.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING CARS ONSITE.
Staff please check LP emails regarding site arrangements etc. |
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School closed due to snow: Friday 8th January 2010 |
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Written by Mrs Johnson
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Friday, 08 January 2010 06:58 |
School closed due to snow: Friday 8th January 2010
Dear Parent,
I am very sorry for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the school for the second day, Friday.
After our caretaker inspected the roads and paths early in the morning, he found them to still be dangerous for both parents and children walking into school and members of staff driving in. In fact, conditions are even worse than yesterday, despite huge efforts yesterday, by our caretaker and other workers to make roads and paths passable.
Keep Safe,
Mrs Johnson
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Last Updated on Friday, 08 January 2010 07:55 |
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School closed due to snow |
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Written by Mrs Johnson
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Thursday, 07 January 2010 16:12 |
School closed due to snow: Thursday 7th January 2010
Dear Parent,
I am very sorry for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the school today, Thursday.
After our caretaker inspected the roads and paths early in the morning, he found them to be even more hazardous than at home-time on Wednesday, when I was very concerned at the conditions, particularly on the road. Having been unable to get any grit or sand in sufficient time to make the surfaces safer, I felt it was wise to close the school on safety grounds, until we could get some work done on roads and paths.
To ensure that we keep access as safe as we possibly can, battling against the forces of nature, we have decided to cancel out of hours activities next week. Hopefully, the following week will be better! We will endeavour to open breakfast club as normal, but please check on school closures, just in case we need to close again. We will make every effort to open but we need to make decisions on a daily basis, when the weather is extreme.
Can I remind you that parents’ cars should not be coming on site? The road surface is the most dangerous one, and we don’t want an accident through skidding/losing control. Likewise, could you walk along the paths, to avoid the compacted, smooth ice of the roads, where falls are more likely.(I have found, like many others, that I feel much safer walking in boots with a good tread, than driving the car, which unfortunately is necessary to get to school, over a distance!)
Can I take the opportunity to commend you on your efforts to get the children to school in this weather – and the staff for managing to get here despite dreadful road conditions, some of whom come as far afield as Sunderland and Darlington. I know it’s not easy.
Information regarding school closures can be obtained by:
Thank you for your understanding. We’ll do all we can to avoid further closure…
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