Headteacher's Welcome & School Ethos and Aims
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A Message From Our Headteacher
My name is Claire Lyles, I am proud to be Headteacher of our popular school. I am currently on maternity leave and so Linda Shaw, the current Deputy Headteacher, is Acting Headteacher.
We are a large primary school set in Liversedge, West Yorkshire and are part of Kirklees Local Authority. We are a friendly school and warmly welcome visitors to come and look around. We currently have 417 pupils on roll and our numbers continue to rise. Our pupils behave well and are a pleasure to meet. They are enthusiastic about their learning and try hard to achieve the best they can in all areas.
Myself and Linda lead a team of hardworking professionals who strive to ensure that children have the best opportunities in their time with us. We provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for all our children, their families and our community, embracing and developing values for life which inspire and encourage all children to thrive and reach their full potential.
We have an "open door" policy and a strong tradition of parental support, both in school and in special events such as productions, school galas etc. We have a committed, hardworking Governing Body who represent our parents and the community in our joint effort to make the school the best it can be.
We work hard to continually improve and to give our pupils the best start in their education. Our school has been recognised as one of the highest performing schools in Yorkshire in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our school site, should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team.
Mrs C. L. Lyles and Mrs L. M. Shaw
Norristhorpe Together - School Ethos and Aims
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At Norristhorpe J&I School our over-riding aim is to create a happy, stimulating and positive environment in which children can flourish. We believe all children are entitled to develop to their fullest potential enabling them to grow in confidence and fostering a lifelong love of learning. We equip our pupils with the tools to succeed, both now and in the future.
The following aims act in support of our ethos:
- The school will have a warm and friendly atmosphere for all who work within it and for visitors. We aim to help children to learn that courtesy, good manners and consideration for others are very important qualities. We encourage children to work together and to be generous with their friendship.
- The school curriculum will be broad, balanced, coherent and relevant. Staff will have high expectations of pupils and the children will always be encouraged to work to the fullest extent of their capabilities in all aspects of the curriculum.
- We will celebrate success and help EVERY child to discover their strengths . We encourage children to work hard, persevere and aim high.
- There will be an important emphasis placed upon the child's personal development, valuing each child as an individual. Self-discipline, self-esteem and self-motivation are encouraged. We encourage children to take pride in their achievements, their presentation of their work and appearance.
- We work together closely as a team to provide a quality learning environment for our children where children can be self-sufficient and independent. We aim to raise achievement through active independent learning and the vital support of parents, encouraging two-way communication and partnership.
- We will help pupils develop personal, spiritual and moral values, an understanding of religion and beliefs, a tolerance for others and their ways of life, promoting an equality of opportunities for all.