TEN REASONS WHY WE ARE PROUD TO BE FRANCHE! cont.
Easter 2015
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF FRANCHE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Enjoy, Progress &
Achieve Success!
Franche Flyer is edited by Jane Haynes with contributions from the teachers and pupils of Franche Community Primary
School. Designed by Pixel Design & Print Ltd. We’d love to hear what you think about the Flyer and what you’d like to
see in future editions. Contact us by emailing [email protected] or leave a note at the school office.
Franche Community Primary School, Chestnut Grove, Franche, Kidderminster DY11 5QB
T: 01562 751788 W: www.francheprimary.org.uk E: [email protected]
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TEN REASONS WHY WE ARE PROUD TO BE FRANCHE!
#1 THIS IS A GREAT SCHOOL!
Your child is assured a fantastic start to their school life. Our
school is rated “Good with Outstanding Features” by Ofsted,
while the wraparound and early years 726 provision we offer
on site is rated “Outstanding”.
Housed in updated and very spacious classrooms, with
performance and sports halls, our pupils thrive in a caring,
stimulating environment, with acres of outdoor play space.
Throughout the school our pupils receive a high quality
requiring additional support from our Special Educational
Needs team. For example, our most able mathematicians take
part in a community Maths Challenge (and win!); our most
able potential engineers are invited to a special afterschool
club; and our talented creative writers are encouraged to enter
competitions.
language, from chess to Manga drawing and archery to drama.
We also organise one to one and small group support for
children to help them reach their learning goals; and provide
specialist opportunities, sometimes using Pupil Premium
funding, to build self esteem and confidence, including a Riding
Club. Every child is supported to strive to reach their potential,
enabling them to head into the next stage of their school
journey with confidence.
pupils get the chance to show their peers what they have
#4 SPECIALIST TEACHERS
board games. More than 20 activities take place every week…
education delivered by experienced, qualified specialist staff,
giving them many opportunities to excel.
From the time they start at Franche, our pupils learn they
#3 AN UNRIVALLED
REPUTATION LOCALLY
FOR INCLUSIVITY
are part of a popular, inclusive, community-orientated school
family.
We are proud of the partnership we have developed with
our parents, who we seek to keep fully informed and part of
their child’s education through regular letters home, weekly
newsletters, Franche Flyer magazine, parents’ evenings and
regular invites into school.
Parents, grandparents and carers join us for stay-and-play
sessions and parent information evenings, help us as volunteer
readers and support our fund raising events and activities
organised by our Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Our active
PTA supports the school in all sorts of ways – last year their
fundraising paid for the purchase of dozens of iPads for pupils.
We also have an experienced and enthusiastic governing
body who support our school in its mission to help every child
achieve their potential.
Whatever your child’s gift or talent, or whatever challenges
they face, we will work with them to provide a truly
individualised education. Our staff work exceptionally hard
to provide a secure, happy and creative environment where
all children can thrive, irrespective of their starting point
and ambitions. All are encouraged to take responsibility and
become independent learners.
We celebrate all our children’s achievements, from the children
with special gifts and talents who we help to reach their
personal goals, including those who win academic and music
scholarships to nearby schools, to the children identified as
One of the benefits of being a larger school is that we have
the capacity to employ specialist subject teachers, who not
only bring their expertise to the classroom but also support the
training and development of all staff.
These include specialist practitioners in Maths, English, PE,
Music & Languages. Our Science provision is award winning.
These specialists help and support learning across the school,
ensuring lessons are creative, exciting and in line with best
practice nationally.
For example, our specialist maths practitioner uses her
extensive knowledge to ensure maths across the school is
fun, energised and effective. She also has a professional
accreditation recognising her extensive experience and skill in
developing maths teaching.
We were recently awarded a Silver Science Award, recognising
the high quality of science teaching and opportunities available
to pupils, including our astronomy evenings and Imagineering
science club.
The aim is to give youngsters the chance to learn new skills
which will raise their self esteem and confidence, encourage
them to challenge themselves and push them out of their
comfort zone, and reward achievement and endeavour. Every
enrichment afternoon ends with a celebration assembly, when
accomplished. The usual buzz and liveliness that epitomises life
at Franche goes up another notch on Friday afternoons!
But the opportunities are not restricted to school hours.
We offer after school clubs every night in another round of
activities, from ballet and cheerleading to football to traditional
with every one of them offered free.
#6 AT THE HEART OF
THE COMMUNITY, WITH
COMMUNITY AT ITS HEART
Franche is a true community school. We host a regular lunch
club for older people, who come in and eat with our children;
we run large scale community events, including a very popular
bonfire and fireworks, a summer fair, and festive activities,
together attended by thousands of people every year. We
regularly fundraise for community charities and distribute
harvest and Christmas hampers, all to help instil in our children
that they are part of a wider community.
We also host a wide range of clubs on our premises outside
school hours, including martial arts, fitness, slimming and
activity clubs.
Our children learn a Modern Foreign Language from the age of
three, including French, German and Spanish.
#2 INSPIRING LEADERSHIP
#5 EXCEPTIONAL
ENRICHMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Our head teacher, Val Weddell-Hall, was awarded an OBE for
her outstanding contribution to education.
She demonstrates daily an incredible level of energy,
enthusiasm, knowledge and love for her school and the
children, staff and parents who make up the family of Franche.
She’s supported by an excellent Senior Leadership Team and
strong teaching and non-teaching teams who bring consistency
and creativity in equal measure.
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A truly breathtaking array of opportunities are provided for
our children to ensure that their lives are enriched in the
classroom, in play, on the sports field and in the music room.
Friday afternoons are dedicated to enrichment activities, with
every pupil offered the chance to take part in brilliant expertled sessions in everything from magic to learning the Maori
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TEN REASONS WHY WE ARE PROUD TO BE FRANCHE!
#1 THIS IS A GREAT SCHOOL!
Your child is assured a fantastic start to their school life. Our
school is rated “Good with Outstanding Features” by Ofsted,
while the wraparound and early years 726 provision we offer
on site is rated “Outstanding”.
Housed in updated and very spacious classrooms, with
performance and sports halls, our pupils thrive in a caring,
stimulating environment, with acres of outdoor play space.
Throughout the school our pupils receive a high quality
requiring additional support from our Special Educational
Needs team. For example, our most able mathematicians take
part in a community Maths Challenge (and win!); our most
able potential engineers are invited to a special afterschool
club; and our talented creative writers are encouraged to enter
competitions.
language, from chess to Manga drawing and archery to drama.
We also organise one to one and small group support for
children to help them reach their learning goals; and provide
specialist opportunities, sometimes using Pupil Premium
funding, to build self esteem and confidence, including a Riding
Club. Every child is supported to strive to reach their potential,
enabling them to head into the next stage of their school
journey with confidence.
pupils get the chance to show their peers what they have
#4 SPECIALIST TEACHERS
board games. More than 20 activities take place every week…
education delivered by experienced, qualified specialist staff,
giving them many opportunities to excel.
From the time they start at Franche, our pupils learn they
#3 AN UNRIVALLED
REPUTATION LOCALLY
FOR INCLUSIVITY
are part of a popular, inclusive, community-orientated school
family.
We are proud of the partnership we have developed with
our parents, who we seek to keep fully informed and part of
their child’s education through regular letters home, weekly
newsletters, Franche Flyer magazine, parents’ evenings and
regular invites into school.
Parents, grandparents and carers join us for stay-and-play
sessions and parent information evenings, help us as volunteer
readers and support our fund raising events and activities
organised by our Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Our active
PTA supports the school in all sorts of ways – last year their
fundraising paid for the purchase of dozens of iPads for pupils.
We also have an experienced and enthusiastic governing
body who support our school in its mission to help every child
achieve their potential.
Whatever your child’s gift or talent, or whatever challenges
they face, we will work with them to provide a truly
individualised education. Our staff work exceptionally hard
to provide a secure, happy and creative environment where
all children can thrive, irrespective of their starting point
and ambitions. All are encouraged to take responsibility and
become independent learners.
We celebrate all our children’s achievements, from the children
with special gifts and talents who we help to reach their
personal goals, including those who win academic and music
scholarships to nearby schools, to the children identified as
One of the benefits of being a larger school is that we have
the capacity to employ specialist subject teachers, who not
only bring their expertise to the classroom but also support the
training and development of all staff.
These include specialist practitioners in Maths, English, PE,
Music & Languages. Our Science provision is award winning.
These specialists help and support learning across the school,
ensuring lessons are creative, exciting and in line with best
practice nationally.
For example, our specialist maths practitioner uses her
extensive knowledge to ensure maths across the school is
fun, energised and effective. She also has a professional
accreditation recognising her extensive experience and skill in
developing maths teaching.
We were recently awarded a Silver Science Award, recognising
the high quality of science teaching and opportunities available
to pupils, including our astronomy evenings and Imagineering
science club.
The aim is to give youngsters the chance to learn new skills
which will raise their self esteem and confidence, encourage
them to challenge themselves and push them out of their
comfort zone, and reward achievement and endeavour. Every
enrichment afternoon ends with a celebration assembly, when
accomplished. The usual buzz and liveliness that epitomises life
at Franche goes up another notch on Friday afternoons!
But the opportunities are not restricted to school hours.
We offer after school clubs every night in another round of
activities, from ballet and cheerleading to football to traditional
with every one of them offered free.
#6 AT THE HEART OF
THE COMMUNITY, WITH
COMMUNITY AT ITS HEART
Franche is a true community school. We host a regular lunch
club for older people, who come in and eat with our children;
we run large scale community events, including a very popular
bonfire and fireworks, a summer fair, and festive activities,
together attended by thousands of people every year. We
regularly fundraise for community charities and distribute
harvest and Christmas hampers, all to help instil in our children
that they are part of a wider community.
We also host a wide range of clubs on our premises outside
school hours, including martial arts, fitness, slimming and
activity clubs.
Our children learn a Modern Foreign Language from the age of
three, including French, German and Spanish.
#2 INSPIRING LEADERSHIP
#5 EXCEPTIONAL
ENRICHMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Our head teacher, Val Weddell-Hall, was awarded an OBE for
her outstanding contribution to education.
She demonstrates daily an incredible level of energy,
enthusiasm, knowledge and love for her school and the
children, staff and parents who make up the family of Franche.
She’s supported by an excellent Senior Leadership Team and
strong teaching and non-teaching teams who bring consistency
and creativity in equal measure.
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A truly breathtaking array of opportunities are provided for
our children to ensure that their lives are enriched in the
classroom, in play, on the sports field and in the music room.
Friday afternoons are dedicated to enrichment activities, with
every pupil offered the chance to take part in brilliant expertled sessions in everything from magic to learning the Maori
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TEN REASONS WHY WE ARE PROUD TO BE FRANCHE! cont.
Easter 2015
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF FRANCHE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Enjoy, Progress &
Achieve Success!
Franche Flyer is edited by Jane Haynes with contributions from the teachers and pupils of Franche Community Primary
School. Designed by Pixel Design & Print Ltd. We’d love to hear what you think about the Flyer and what you’d like to
see in future editions. Contact us by emailing [email protected] or leave a note at the school office.
Franche Community Primary School, Chestnut Grove, Franche, Kidderminster DY11 5QB
T: 01562 751788 W: www.francheprimary.org.uk E: [email protected]
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