Children
Children
There are presently 90 children within the school.
The children begin their schooling within Releath Class with Mrs. Margaret Northey, which is currently a class of straight Reception children. The emphasis is upon practical learning experiences which enthuse the children's curiosity and build imaginatively upon their own interests.
Trenoweth Class with Miss.Hannah Phillips has a mixture of Year 1 and Year 2 children. Here the children work from key stage 1 of the National Curriculum. Their growing knowledge and understanding is assessed periodically throughout the year and statutory end of key stage 1 SATs are undertaken towards the end of Year 2 to help inform their teacher's on-going assessment of their attainment in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
This year there are Year 3, Year 4 and some Year 5 children with Mrs. Vicci Gillam in Pengelly Class. The children are now working within key stage 2 and developing their skills for independent learning. The children undertake option SATs in May to contribute assessment information to the on-going assessments made by the class-teacher and Teaching Assistants.
Crenver Class is taught by Mr. Paul Hunkin and Mrs. Jackie Spoors and is comprised of Year 5 and Year 6 children. The Year 5 children sit optional SATs in May and the Year 6 children undertake the statutory end of key stage 2 SATs at this time also.
There are a number of transition events and opportunities provided for the children in Year 5 & 6 by both Camborne Science & Community College and Helston School.
‘Children make good progress in developing social and speaking and listening skills. These qualities give them an important start to school life and are supported well by good arrangements for children’s welfare.’ (OFSTED 2010)
‘Teachers’ good marking and pupils’ self-evaluation are now established features supporting improved, and often good, progress in writing.’ (OFSTED 2010)
‘Increasingly, qualities such as the pupils’ willingness to help each other, alongside effective use of interactive whiteboards and laptop computers, are being encouraged to enhance pupils’ academic achievements, particularly their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.‘ (OFSTED 2010)
‘Attendance is above average and reflects the pupils’ enjoyment of school.’‘Pupils behave well, are very polite to adults, and are mostly courteous to each other. Pupils take their responsibilities seriously …’ (OFSTED 2010)
‘Pupils say that, ‘The teachers are good at their job.’ They also say that they feel safe at school and are confident to discuss any concerns with the staff of the school knowing that their views will be taken seriously and acted upon.’ (OFSTED 2010)
'Clear learning objectives, very good relationships between adults and children and planned activities, which enthuse them and sustain their concentration help to make lessons successful. In addition, the behaviour of the children is excellent.' (OFSTED 2007)
'The pupils are aware of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.' (OFSTED 2007)