School Information

WHAT CAN ST. JAMES OFFER YOUR CHILD?

CURRICULUM

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

PARENTS

INFANT AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHILD CARE

COMMUNITY

ORGANISATION

BROCHURE

WHAT CAN ST. JAMES OFFER YOUR CHILD?

·Good academic standards
· Small class sizes
.Excellent standards of behaviour
· High expectations for each child
· Strong musical tradition - DURING 2008-9 OVER HALF OF THE CHILDREN ARE   LEARNING TO PLAY A STRINGED INSTRUMENT.
· Excellent ICT facilities including
computer suite and interactive whiteboards in each classroom
· Keen parental involvement
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CURRICULUM

· Well balanced and clearly structured curriculum
· Emphasis on continuity and progression
· Good support for Special Educational Needs
· Excellent ICT provision
· French lessons in all years.   Back to top

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

The curriculum is supported by a wide range of clubs and activities which take place after school or at
lunchtime. These include:-
· Sporting activities
· Music tuition
· Art, Craft, French

The curriculum is also enhanced by a varied programme of day and residential educational visits, visiting
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PARENTS

· The school has a very active P.T.A.
· Offers of parental help in school are very welcome
· Parents' Evenings are held each term.   Back to top

INFANT AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

· Pupils transfer from a variety of infant schools from Shirley and surrounding areas.
· The majority of children transfer to their local secondary schools.
· A number of Year 6 pupils pass entrance exams for selective secondary schools.   Back to top

CHILD CARE

The Natural Childcare Company are based at the school and offer full day childcare throughout the year for children below one to pre school.

 

Beechwood Childcare Serviceoffer an off site service if required for before and after school care.

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COMMUNITY

· Close links with St. James Church
· A strong tradition of charitable work
· Senior Citizens' Lunch Club
· Participation in community events

Senior Citizens computer courses.

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ORGANISATION

· The school caters for pupils aged from 7 to 11   Back to top

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BROCHURE

This can be obtained by contacting the school.
It includes fuller details about the school including;
Homework policy
Home School Agreement
Charging Policy
School Routines

 

 

 

 

 

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