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British Council of Wales WIDE International Awards 2009. St. Helen’s Primary School ‘Newcomer Award’. School Context. Inner city school Serves area of high deprivation 187 pupils Ages 3-11 years. Nationalities in our School. Our Mission Statement.
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British Council of WalesWIDE International Awards 2009 St. Helen’s Primary School ‘Newcomer Award’
School Context • Inner city school • Serves area of high deprivation • 187 pupils • Ages 3-11 years
Our Mission Statement “We want our children to develop a positiveattitude to learning by providing an experienced based approach whereby pupils acquire the knowledge and skills required to reach their full potential, in an ever-changing technological society. We expect self-discipline and self-reliance so that our children can work independently as well as in co-operation with others. We aim to create a happy, stimulating and challenging environment where our children can grow in caring surroundings learning respect and tolerance for other people and property.”
Collective Worship • Stories, morals and values. • Celebrations – Chanukah, Diwali, Eid, Easter, Holi, Christmas etc • Special visitors – Imam, Vicar, Buddhist Nun, Charity Workers etc • School Prayer
Community Partnerships Holocaust Ceremony Show Racism the Red Card City of Sanctuary Kerbcraft
Parent Partnerships Reading Helpers Volunteers Adult Classes
World Culture Day On Wednesday 20th May, we held a World Culture Day where all pupils visited different countries! All staff and pupils dressed up for the event and to end the day we had our annual school fete.
“This is our future... ...we won’t throw it away!”
“We firmly believe that all projects undertaken at St. Helen’s must compliment and enhance our everyday practice.” J. Woolcock (Headteacher) Diolch yn fawr!