Prendergast Community Primary School

Prendergast Community Primary School
Stokes Avenue, Prendergast, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2RB
School Prospectus
2012/13
Telephone: 01437 771580 Fax: 01437 771587
Email:admin.prendergast@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Website: www.pgfl.org.uk/schools/stpf/prendergast

School Prospectus
This prospectus is provided to parents who are considering sending their child to our
school.
Parents will want to reflect upon the school aims and ethos when making a decision
about where to send their child.
Our aims reflect our wish to provide a caring community, which supports each
individual so that they can fulfil their potential. We plan to deliver a broad and
balanced curriculum, which as well as developing understanding and knowledge also
supports the development of a child’s skills. It also recognises the importance of
learning about our culture and that of other people around the world.
Our school serves Prendergast itself, the northern and eastern side of the
Pembrokeshire market town of Haverfordwest and the growing village of Crundale in
the parish of Rudbaxton. The majority of our children go on to Sir Thomas Picton
School for their secondary education.
I look forward to welcoming you to our school and would be happy to discuss any
queries you have.
P Hughes
Headteacher
September 2011
School Address:
Prendergast C.P. School
Stokes Avenue
Prendergast
HAVERFORDWEST
Pembrokeshire
SA61 2RB
We would welcome any feedback regarding our school brochure which would help us
to ensure that you have the information you need about our school. Please feel free
to pass on any suggestions regarding how we can improve this document.
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Contents
Page
Contents 3
Our School and School Logo 4
School Aims and Expectations 4 & 5
School Hours / Admissions Policy 5 & 6
The School Curriculum 6
What is taught in our school? 6 to 9
Children with Additional Learning Needs, Policy for Access
to the School and Curriculum and Promoting Racial Equality 10
Equal Opportunities, Pastoral Care and Discipline 10 & 11
Anti-Bullying Policy, Health and Safety, Collective Worship and Sex Education 11 & 12
Policy for Charging for School Activities 12
Breakfast Club and Parents in partnership with the school 12 & 13
Home School Agreement, Home/School Diary, How can I find out
about my child’s progress and Homework 13 & 14
What happens if my child becomes ill at school? What do I do if my child
has a problem? Absences, late arrival, taking your child on holiday 14
Emergency Information and Complaints Procedures 15
Accidents in school, Security, Road Safety around our school, Food in School 15 & 16
Drinking Water, School Dinners or Sandwiches 16
Extra-curricular Clubs and Activities, Friends of the School 16 & 17
Links with the Community 17
Clothing for school and Jewellery 17 & 18
Houses, Money and Valuables, Sport in our School 18 & 19
School Staff 20
Governing Body 21
Attendance Summary 22
School Dates 22
Teacher Assessment Results for 2009 with National Comparisons 24
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Our School
Prendergast Primary School opened in September 2005. It was formed by the
amalgamation of Prendergast Infants and Nursery School with Prendergast Junior
School. From September 2005 until January 2008 the school operated from two
sites, one in Stokes Avenue and the other in Back Lane, Prendergast. A new building
was partially completed and opened in January 2008. This is built on the adjacent
site to the former infant building. The new building was completed by September
2008.
We, the governors and staff, will look to work with parents, pupils and the wider
community we serve to provide the very best standards of education for our pupils.
Our School Logo
As we are a new school we have a new school logo. A children’s competition was held
to design the new logo. The final design was a compilation of two entries by Lucy
with Milly Tudor and Noah Harvatt. The ideas from their designs were taken by
Cheryl John of Sunflower Design, she created our new school logo which is on the
front cover of this prospectus.
Rt. Hon. Rhodri Morgan
opened our new school
building
School Aims and Expectations
Our aims are to work together to provide a quality learning environment and:
To enlarge and develop the child's knowledge, experience and skills so that
he/she can become a valuable contributor to society.
To provide quality activities and experiences that are purposeful and worthwhile,
which children enjoy and provides them with a sense of achievement.
To ensure that children know how to behave with care, courtesy, good manners
and are respectful of the property, and the cultural, religious and language
background of all.
To help children grow in independence and self reliance as they move through the
school.
To provide the resources for every child to learn Welsh and appreciate Welsh
culture.
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To develop co-operative children who are happy, cheerful, confident,
enthusiastic, keen on school and eager to succeed.
In addition, our team of experienced and caring teachers, strive to prepare the
children to make the most of their secondary education.
The Governors and staff of our school undertake rigorous self-review and evaluation
of our performance. This enables us to identify our priorities for future school
development.
In this current year we have identified the areas listed below as our priorities.
To continue to improve pupils’ attainment in Literacy and Numeracy
Further develop the role of subject leaders
Raise attendance levels throughout the school
Raise standards in Welsh
To development the well-being of all pupils
We have high expectations for all our pupils and these are framed in our targets for
performance in Key Stage 1 and 2 statutory Teacher Assessments, which are set
annually by the Governing Body. The school has monitored its performance against
the Welsh National and Pembrokeshire results and continues to do so.
We believe that a partnership between the home and school is essential to ensure
that each child develops their potential. Parents are encouraged to support the
school in a number of ways which are outlined later in this prospectus.
School Hours
Nursery
Early Years (Reception)
Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
Morning session: 8.50 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Afternoon session: 12.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Morning session: 8.50 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.
Afternoon session: 12.45 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Morning session: 8.45 a.m. to 11.55 a.m.
Afternoon session: 12.55 p.m. to 3.05 p.m.
Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6) Morning session: 8.45 a.m. to 12.05 p.m.
Afternoon session: 12.55 p.m. to 3.10 p.m.
It helps if children can be in school a few minutes before each session starts, however the school
and the governors can take no responsibility for children who arrive on the site more than 10 minutes
before the session. This is most important - especially on wet days and during the winter.
The Mongolian Ambassador and
his wife visited our school
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Admissions
We are able to offer part time education for children the term after their third
birthday. Admission to our nursery class is dependent upon vacancies and the school
policy is to admit new children to the afternoon session from which they will
progress to mornings when places are available.
Children can commence full time education the term after their fourth birthday.
Once again admission is dependent upon space with priority given to those parents
who have met the application criteria. Children of any other age can be admitted to
the school at any time of the year.
We ask parents to visit the school prior to admission and this can be done by
contacting the school office to make an appointment. One of the staff will be
available to show you around the school.
Admission is the responsibility of Pembrokeshire County Council. They have an
admissions officer who will advise any parents about the procedures. If parents wish
their child to attend the school then they must make an application to the
Admissions Officer by 1st April in the year before their child is due to start.
If you wish your child to attend this school then a formal application should be made
to the Education Service. A handbook entitled Education in Pembrokeshire which
contains an application form is available from the school or the Admissions Officer,
Education Services, County Hall.
The School Curriculum
Our school aims outline what we at the school wish to achieve with your child. Our
first responsibility is to ensure that your child is well looked after and supported
through our pastoral care processes. In Nursery, Early Years and Key Stage 1 our
curriculum is based on the Foundation Phase. In Years 3 to 6 we implement the full
range of National Curriculum Subjects along with Religious Education, with a clear
emphasis on the development of the key skills of language, mathematics and
information technology. We look to develop bilingualism by the use of incidental
Welsh throughout the school day as well as teaching Welsh as a second language.
What is taught in our school?
The Foundation Phase is now in place for children up to the end of Key Stage 1, up to
the age of 7. The new skills based curriculum at Key Stage 2 will enhance the
experiences that children have gained earlier on in the school, in order to facilitate
the all round development of the person and creating life-long learners.
The Foundation Phase is about enhancing the learning experiences which enable
children to be creative, imaginative and to have fun while learning. They will be
given more opportunities to explore the world around them and to understand how
things work, through relevant practical activities, both indoors and outdoors, which
are fun, enjoyable and relevant to their developmental stage. The Foundation Phase
puts greater emphasis on experiential learning, active involvement and developing
each child’s skills and understanding. We look to promote positive attitudes to
learning, self esteem and self confidence, creative expressive and observational
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skills.
This curriculum is built around seven areas of learning to support your child’s
personal, social, emotional, physical and intellectual wellbeing and development.
Personal and Social Development, Wellbeing and Cultural Diversity
This area focuses on children learning about themselves and their relationships with
other adults and children.
Language, Literacy and Communication Skills
These skills are developed through talking, communicating and listening. Children are
encouraged to ask questions, express opinions, make choices and refer to their
intentions. They also have opportunities to choose and use books, reading materials
and enjoy mark making and writing experiences.
Mathematical Development
Activities include matching, sorting, sequencing and comparing a range of objects and
shapes. Tasks also include using appropriate mathematical language and numbers in
order to solve problems and to record when they are developmentally ready.
Knowledge and Understanding
Children are given experiences to increase their curiosity about the world around
them, to begin to understand past events, people, places, living things etc...
Physical Development
Children are encouraged to enjoy physical activity and their developing sense of
identity is linked closely to their own self image, self esteem and confidence. They
are introduced to the concepts of health, hygiene, safety and the importance of diet,
rest, sleep and exercise.
Creative Development
Children take part in creative, imaginative and expressive activities in art, craft,
design, music, dance and movement.
Bilingualism
This area focuses on children learning to use and to communicate in Welsh to the
best of their ability. Children should listen to Welsh being spoken and respond
simply to what they hear in familiar situations.
Early Years’
Classes
The Foundation Phase Curriculum was introduced into Year 1 in September 2010
and into Year 2 in September 2011.
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Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6)
The school curriculum is made up of eleven subjects
Core Subjects
English, Welsh as a Second Language, Mathematics, Science
Foundation Subjects
Design and Technology, Information and Communication Technology (ICT),
History, Geography, Art, Music, Physical Education
The school also has a policy and scheme of work for Religious Education along with
Personal and Social Education.
The school’s teachers also carefully plan the development of the key skills and
common curriculum requirements set out in the National Curriculum for Wales. The
key skills of literacy, numeracy and use of ICT are developed in our core subject
lessons and more importantly through all the foundation curriculum subjects.
What is taught in each subject?
The school has a policy and scheme of work for all curriculum areas. Copies of the
policy documents are available from the school office on request.
English
We are required to teach skills in reading, speaking and listening and writing
including spelling and punctuation. We use a wide range of resources to support the
delivery of these skills, including the use of Big Books and interactive books.
Particular attention is given to developing a range of reading and writing skills that
can be used across the curriculum. Children are set in each year group for these
lessons.
Welsh as a Second Language
This subject also requires us to develop the skills of oracy, reading and writing. We
develop the use of Welsh throughout the school day. Children with additional
learning needs can be disapplied from this subject, if they would benefit from
additional tuition in other areas of the curriculum.
Mathematics
Skills in the use of number, shape, space, measures and handling data are taught.
Problem solving is an important area for development in this subject. We plan to
develop these skills so that they can be applied in other areas of the curriculum.
Science
Learners will study living things, materials, forces and energy whilst learning
scientific enquiry skills and understanding. Our science curriculum is enriched by
links with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and many other local organisations.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
At this school we have invested a great deal of time and money in developing skills in
ICT. Learners develop these skills through learning experiences in all the other
subjects. We have a clear progression of skills that learners should assimilate as
they pass through the school.
Design Technology
This subject develops skills in designing and making as well as evaluating artefacts
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and their own work. Learners undertake a variety of work which involves them in
learning new skills and applying those learnt in other areas of the curriculum.
History
The development of history skills takes place during the study of the specific
periods in our history such as the Celts, Tudors, Victorian Britain and the Second
World War. The understanding of chronological change is developed through the
study of the changes in travel, houses and homes.
Geography
Geography requires us to develop a learner’s understanding of their environment.
The study of a variety of places helps pupils to increase their understanding of
their own home and that of other places around the world.
Art and Design
Learners have a chance to experience working with a range of media while also
studying the work of a number of artists. The work encourages them to investigate
and understand a variety of art work as well as involving them in making a wide range
of artefacts.
Physical Education
The school offers a wide range of opportunities that help children to develop
physically. With an emphasis on health related exercise learners have a chance to
participate in gymnastics, games, swimming, athletics, dance, outdoor and
adventurous activities in Key Stage 2.
Music
The curriculum for music develops the ability to create and experiment with sound
as well as appraising the work of others. The school also offers extra-curricula
opportunities for tuition in a variety of musical instruments.
Religious Education
Religious Education is taught in line with the requirements of the local Standing
Advisory Committee for Religious Education. The study of the major world faiths is
an important part of the curriculum as well as the visits to local churches and
chapels and the study of the Christian faith.
Our school orchestra
Rt. Hon. Rhodri
Morgan visited
an Early Years’
Class
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School Council
In line with the requirements from the Welsh Government we have a school council
made up of representatives from all our classes. Mrs. Lockley is the teacher
designated to support the work of the council which also has representatives from
the governors and staff at the school. This group is allocated an annual budget and
is heavily involved in ensuring that the pupils have a voice in school matters.
Children with Additional Learning Needs
The school aims to support all children’s needs. This includes meeting the needs of
children who require additional support to make expected progress and those who
need to be stretched to fulfil their potential. We look to meet the needs of children
with special needs and disabilities through a variety of strategies. The Additional
Learning Needs Co-coordinator for the school works with the class teachers to
provide the support required. Children receive support in class and at times are
withdrawn for small group work. The school employs a number of Learning Support
Assistants (LSAs) to carry out this work with children. The school also releases one
of our teachers to support children who have been identified with specific learning
difficulties. We encourage a close relationship with educational professionals
working through Pembrokeshire Education Services as well as with health
professionals from Hywel Dda NHS Trust.
Policy for Access to the School and Curriculum
The Governing Body undertakes an annual assessment of the access to the school
and the curriculum, and agrees an action plan to address issues identified to meet
the needs of children with disabilities. The present school site has been designed to
ensure there are no physical access issues for children with mobility problems. If
your child has a disability then we would be pleased to discuss any possible issues
that might arise from them joining our school.
Promoting Racial Equality
We have a range of ethnic groups and nationalities attending our school. We actively
look to promote good race relations through the school’s curriculum. In addition the
school promotes tolerance and understanding through our programme for spiritual
and moral development. We view their attendance at the school as an opportunity to
teach all children about the wide range of cultures and beliefs that make up our
school and local and global community.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The school is committed to ensuring that all children have an equal opportunity to all
opportunities that the school offers. The Governing Body have a policy for equal
opportunities which is closely monitored and reviewed on an annual basis. A copy of
the policy is located in the school office.
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Pastoral Care
All staff have a duty of care for all the pupils who attend the school. One of our
senior members of staff is delegated the responsibility for overseeing the pastoral
care of the school. We expect all pupils and staff to cooperate and support each
other to ensure that our school is a happy place. The school is required to provide
personal, social and emotional education in line with the requirements of the
Personal and Social Education Framework for 7 to 19 year olds and the Foundation
Phase.
Our school has adopted the Local Authority Child Protection Policy and Procedures
for Schools 2012, which is governed by the All Wales Child Protection Procedures
2008.
Discipline
The overall responsibility for school discipline rests with the Headteacher but it is a
matter for everyone connected with the School, including parents. We concentrate
on positive behaviour and we have reward systems in place to reinforce this
message. Children are expected to conform to certain standards of behaviour. They
are encouraged to show regard for others and to respect the rights and property of
other people. Any punishment for a misdemeanor will be reasonable and moderate.
Serious breaches of the school’s behaviour policy will necessitate the contact of
parents who will be expected to visit the school to discuss the problem. In all cases
of violent or abusive behaviour the school will contact the parents. Repeated
serious breaches could result in temporary exclusion from school and ultimately
permanent exclusion. The Headteacher would also like to be informed of any
problems that occur on the way home from school. While the school’s legal
responsibility will have ceased, the school accepts a moral obligation to deal with the
matter.
Anti-Bullying Policy
The school has an anti-bullying policy which defines bullying as “the persistent
physical, emotional and verbal abuse by an individual or group”. It is unacceptable
and the school will not tolerate such behaviour. A number of strategies have been
adopted to ensure that any such problems are dealt with swiftly and in a supportive
environment. The school uses the No Blame approach to dealing with bullying. Each
year the school uses Anti-Bullying Week to reinforce what bullying is and how it can
be prevented. The school is also keen to ensure that parents and pupils are aware of
the dangers of bullying via new communication means such as texting and email.
Health and Safety
The Governing Body are responsible for the health and safety at the school but it
requires all pupils, parents and staff to ensure that they contribute to the wellbeing
of everyone at the school. The Governing Body ensure that staff carry out
annual audits of the site and all activities. It also agrees policies and practices that
it requires everyone to follow.
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Collective Worship
Collective worship takes place every day and is mainly Christian in nature. Stories
from other religions are also used with the emphasis on the children developing a
strong moral code. Representatives from local churches are invited to lead collective
worship on occasions. Parents are able to withdraw their children if they wish.
Sex Education
This takes the form of a series of lessons in Years 5 and 6 that deals with the
changes children will experience as they mature. This is usually led by the school
nurse and uses a commercially produced video as a focus. Parents have the right to
withdraw their children from these lessons. The school does use the science
curriculum to educate children about reproduction in line with the Personal and
Social Education Framework.
Policy for Charging for School Activities
The school aims to provide a rich curriculum for our pupils using the finance
provided through the local authority. Where possible all activities are provided free
of any charges. However, it must be recognised that some activities such as
educational visits, that take place off the school site, are only possible if parents
make a financial contribution towards the cost.
Day Visits The school asks parents to make voluntary contributions towards the cost
of day visits to support the curriculum.
Residential Visits The school undertakes residential visits to Pembrokeshire
Watersports and the Urdd Camp at Llangrannog. Parents are expected to pay the
full charge for board and lodging.
Music The Governing Body has introduced a charge for the music tuition provided in
the school. This is reviewed every year. Children who receive free school meals will
be exempt from the charge. The fees for any music examinations are to be met by
the parents.
Classroom Materials Usually no charge is made for classroom materials or equipment.
However some practical activities may require additional material or ingredients which
parents may be asked to contribute towards purchasing.
*Children in the junior department are asked to provide their own pencils, pens and
colouring pencils.
Pupils at Urdd Camp, Llangannog and Pembrokeshire Activities Centre
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Breakfast Club
The school currently runs a free breakfast club for children who attend school fulltime,
which is funded by the Welsh Government. Three school staff supervise this
club. There is a choice of healthy breakfasts available including cereals, fruit and
toast with a variety of spreads. Orange juice, milk and chilled water are also
available for those who attend. The club is open one hour before the start of the
school day. If parents wish their child to attend the club then they should contact
the school office.
Parents in partnership with the school
The success of our school requires all those involved to work together. You as a
parent can help and guide us in meeting our aims.
Home School Agreement
The school has a home/school agreement which is sent out when a child starts
school. It outlines the role of the school, parent and pupil in the partnership which
we believe will enable your child to develop their full potential. Parents are asked to
sign the agreement and return it to school.
Home School Diary
Each child is provided with a home school diary which we ask is sent to school each
day. This can be used to pass messages between home and school, including absence
notes. Parents should check and sign these weekly.
How can I find out about my child’s progress?
Each summer you will be given a written report on your child's progress. This meets
statutory requirements and for children in Years 2 and 6 will include information
about their performance in the statutory Teacher Assessments (TA). We hold two
formal parent consultations each year, one in the autumn term and the other during
the Spring Term. These meetings are set aside for you to meet your child’s class
teacher to discuss their class work and progress as well as targets for improvement.
The school does also encourage parents to make an appointment if they wish to see
their child's teacher at any other time if they have any concerns. Teachers are
normally available, to parents who have made appointments, between 3.10p.m. and
3.30 p.m. You are warmly invited to other events as they occur - open evenings,
curriculum workshops, concerts, displays of work, plays and sports.
Homework
Formal written homework should not dominate school life for primary aged children,
but limited homework will be available to all pupils. The children in the foundation
phase and Key Stage 1 will be given a home reader, but also may be given some other
forms of homework from time to time. Children in Years 3 and 4, are given a formal
homework book in which to place their homework tasks, and will also be expected to
read during the week. Homework is set on a Friday of each week and is to be
completed by the Wednesday of the next week. In Years 5 and 6 the homework
takes the form of independent learning tasks which are set over a longer period.
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Each child is given a learning journal which is used to complete the task. A home
reader will also be given to each child, which can be changed on a Friday. On
occasions children may bring work home to finish. Parents who do not wish their
child to undertake homework should write a note to the school or see the teacher or
the headteacher. Pupils are not expected to spend an excessive amount of time on
their homework. Parents should inform the school if, for any reason, the child is
unable to complete the task set by the teacher.
What happens if my child becomes ill at school?
Unfortunately, we have no additional staff to deal with sick children, so youngsters
who fall ill in school must be taken home. Please make sure that we have an up to
date contact address and/or telephone number.
Medicines in School
It is recommended that pupils do not bring medicines to school and parents should
request doses that can be given at the start and end of the school day. However,
this is not always possible and staff have received training to assist with the
administration of medication. This will only be allowed if the parents have completed
the required permission form with all the information that the school require. This
form is available from reception or our website.
What do I do if my child has a problem?
You are asked to contact the school immediately. The sooner we are able to discuss
the problem the sooner we can solve it. Even if your child does not want you to
contact the school it is best that you do. We can use a variety of strategies to deal
with problems so that they are resolved. If your concerns are about behaviour or
school work then please discuss the matter with the class teacher.
Absence, late arrival and holidays
Children should only be absent from school for:
Visits to the dentist, clinic or Medical Centre
Real family difficulties
Illness
When a child is absent it would be helpful if the school could be informed on the first day
as to the reason. All absences should be explained either by use of a phone call or a note,
the school diary can be used for this purpose. If an absence is not explained, or does not
meet the criteria for authorised absence then the absence will be classified as
unauthorised by the school.
The school closes the registers at 9.00 a.m. and 1.10 p.m. Any child arriving after these
times will be marked absent. The school maintains records of children who arrive late for
sessions.
If parents wish to take their children on holiday during the school term then they must
write to the school asking permission and a form must also be completed for the school
records. A maximum of two weeks, 10 school days, is allowed during any school year. If the
child is away any longer than that period then the absences will be marked unauthorised.
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Emergency Information
We need to have up to date records of telephone numbers for contacting parents in
an emergency. We also ask you to provide two emergency contacts that can be used
in case we cannot reach you.
Please note that if severe weather conditions occur during the normal school day:
(a) Every effort will be made to avoid sending children home without a parent or a
responsible adult being contacted. In the event of a sudden deterioration in weather
conditions, parents of children who have a long distance to travel are advised to
contact the school or come to collect their children early.
(b) If it is deemed by Education Services that conditions are becoming extreme,
children who use LEA transport or private buses may be collected early by the bus.
The school has to let these children go if they are collected, so families who might
be affected should consider making the necessary arrangements e.g. arrange with a
neighbour to look after your child if you are not at home.
We will, of course, make every effort to contact parents if bus children are
collected early. May I stress that every effort will be made to keep the school open
during severe weather, but please check that we are open on days after heavy snow
fall before sending your child to school.
Complaints Procedure
The school has a complaint’s procedure that can be initiated if you are not
satisfied with how a problem has been resolved. This could involve the Governing
Body. The Head teacher will be able to give you more details about these
procedures.
Accidents in school
Sometimes despite our efforts to ensure your child’s safety your child might suffer
an accident. The school has a number of named First Aiders and all teaching and
non-teaching staff have undergone emergency first aid training. Our school is well
resourced with the appropriate equipment. Minor injuries will be treated in school
and a simple record kept. Any injuries that require the school to report to the
parents are included in our accident book.
Should your child need specialist aid the school will convey your child to the A&E
department at Withybush General Hospital or an ambulance will be called. A member
of staff will accompany the child until a parent arrives. The Head teacher will act in
“loco parentis” for all children in an emergency. The school looks to act as any
prudent parent in these cases.
Security
The school offers a high level of security for our pupils. Access to the main building
is only possible through the main entrance which is supervised by our staff.
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Road safety around our school
The area around our school is heavily congested with traffic at the start and end of
the school day. One solution to this problem and part of our healthy schools
initiative is to encourage as many pupils as possible to walk to school. There are
limited parking spaces and drop off zones in the car park and we must ask all
parents to park considerately if you are dropping your child off at school. Please
note the bays alongside the footpaths are dropping off zones only.
‘Drive Carefully’ banner designed by the
pupils. Produced and donated by
Mr Terry of ‘Sign It’
Food in School
The school is committed to educating children about healthy eating. As a result we
ask that parents only send healthy snacks especially fruit to school for break time.
Our children in the early years and key stage 1 have snack times each day while the
school operates a fruit shop which sells fruit to pupils in the junior department. We
actively discourage chocolate bars, crisps and do not allow sweets at breaktimes.
Drinking Water
The school provides each child in Years 1 to 6 with a bottle for water, which is kept
in the child’s classroom. As part of the Health Strategy for Pembrokeshire the
school has a water cooler and also water fountains, which are regularly serviced and
available to the children throughout the school day.
School Dinners or Sandwiches
The school kitchen offers a menu which has a range of alternatives on any one day.
These meals have been planned to ensure a balanced diet. Fruit is always on offer,
as is cooled water. If your child wishes to have dinners then these presently cost
£1.95 per day and should be ordered on a Monday morning for the week. Our school
is currently piloting online payment for school meals (or you can pay over the
telephone to the County Council), you will be issued with an account number for this.
An up-to-date menu is available from the school office. If your child brings a packed
lunch then it will be stored on a trolley at the start of each day.
Extracurricular Clubs and Other Activities
A number of extra-curricular activities are offered by the teachers for the
children - some during the lunch hour. We hope that your child will take an interest
in at least one of them. The sporting clubs are run in line with the sport’s season.
The school is very fortunate to have staff that are prepared to devote their time to
supporting these activities which are provided on a purely voluntary basis.
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Friends of the School
We have an active Parent Teacher Association - The Friends of Prendergast Primary
School, and hope that you will support their efforts and take an active part in their
activities. For further information please contact the school. The Annual General
Meeting usually takes place in October. The Friends of the School help to fund a
wide range of activities in the school and also purchase resources for use in the
classroom. In the past they have contributed towards the cost of ICT equipment
and playground furniture.
Links with the Community
The school is very actively involved in the Sir Thomas Picton Family of Schools. This
group of schools has held a number of In-Service Training Days, focusing on
transition and curriculum development. A number of exchange visits take place
leading up to and following transition between Key Stage 2 and 3 (Years 6 and 7).
We are committed to ensuring that pupils who transfer from the school are familiar
with their new school and that staff are aware of their needs. The school hosts a
number of pupils from local schools on work experience as well as being in
partnership with a number of teacher training institutions. We also welcome
students to the school for observation periods as well as teaching practices.
The school has strong links with a number of local churches and chapels, these links
support the curriculum as well as the spiritual and social development of the pupils.
The school also makes use of the Pembrokeshire National Park school service by
undertaking a wide range of visits to their sites. We have good links with the Darwin
Science Group, having won competitions run by the group as well as welcoming them
to school to lead science workshops. We have sporting links with many schools in the
area and also participate in activities organised by the Urdd, the youth movement of
Wales.
We are also an award winning International School, with links to schools across the
world. At present we are working with a school in Zanzibar.
The school plays host to a number of groups including an after-school and breakfast
club. Community groups such as the primary schools area orchestra, Kung Fu and
Yoga Classes are held at the school.
Prendergast Primary School contributes to a wide range of charities, both local and
national. Over £1,800 was raised last year and donated to organisations including
Sport Relief, MacMillan Nurses, Children in Need, Barnardos, Poppy Appeal and Paul
Sartori Foundation.
Clothing for School
The school recommends the following items of School Uniform:
Boys
Grey or dark shorts or trousers
Maroon sweatshirt
Light blue shirt/Polo shirts
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Girls
Grey or dark skirt, shorts or trousers
Maroon sweatshirt or cardigan
Light blue blouse/Polo shirts

All of the above items can be purchased in local shops. We hold a supply of uniform at
school, including sweatshirts, sweat-cardis, polo shirts, coats, caps and bags. Order forms
are held at the reception desk.
The Governors and Staff hope that parents choosing to send their children to Prendergast
Primary School will support the 'ethos' of the school by sending their children in the agreed
school uniform.
PE Kit
The school has recently introduced a PE kit comprising a sky blue hoodie, t-shirt,
socks and maroon shorts. This has been designed with the help of the pupils and we
hope that everyone will support this initiative.
Other Clothing
All children will need a P.E. bag containing shorts and trainers, and for swimming a
bathing costume, swimming hat and towel. The swimming hat helps to keep long hair
drier and avoids hair affecting the balance of the learner swimmer in the water.
Children will not be allowed to participate unless properly dressed.
ALL CLOTHING, COATS, P.E. KIT AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS
SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED.
Jewellery
Earrings are a danger to the child, and children will be required to remove
them if they come to school wearing them. Only studs are permissible.
Necklaces and bracelets are not permitted.
Houses
Children are put into one of four houses on entry to the school, and these houses
are named after local and famous figures.
Stepney Strikers, Wellington Warriors, Picton Powerhouse and Perrot Predators
The children represent their house in cross-country, swimming and our sports day.
From time to time the children will also participate in other competitions with an
emphasis on friendly competition.
Money and Valuables
The school cannot be held responsible for money or valuables lost or mislaid and I
urge you to see that your child DOES NOT bring to school unnecessary amounts of
money, jewellery, expensive watches or other valuable items, including mobile
phones. I would further urge that you see that your child has a safe pocket in which
to keep necessary money.
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Sports’ Day
2009

Sport in our school
The school has always made a commitment to participating in a wide range of sports.
This is reflected in the number of extra-curricular clubs that are run by the staff.
Our aim is to give everyone a chance to learn how to play a sport, to enjoy it and
improve their health through physical exercise. We undertake to do this in a number
of ways, firstly through the curriculum for Physical Education but also through our
extra-curricular clubs. The school participates in a number of county competitions
for cross-country, hockey, football, netball, rugby and cricket. The school sends
teams to a number of sporting events including local and national events. These
teams include football, (girls, boys and mixed teams), netball, rugby, cross-country
and swimming. The school participates in the local Urdd competitions in many of the
above sports.
Tag Rugby Tournament at Newgale
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School Staff 2012/13
Senior Managers
Mr Paul Hughes - Headteacher
Mrs J. Dunlop - Deputy Headteacher/SEN
Mrs H. Charles - Assistant Headteacher
Mrs D. Lockley - Assistant Headteacher
Teaching staff: September 2012
Nursery
Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 5
Year 6
Mrs H. Charles and Mrs Ralph (Senior LSA)
Mrs J. Roach and Mrs T. Thomas
Mrs J. Gale and Mrs C. Jones
Miss L. Harries and Ms S Raymond
Mrs J. Dunlop, Mrs D. Lockley, and Mr J. Likeman
Mrs S Goring and Mrs L Knight
Ms R Harte and Mr D Clarke
Part time Teachers: Mrs. M. Hammond
Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator: Mrs. D. Lockley
Learning Support Staff:
Mrs. E. Berry, Mrs. L. Bleasdale, Mrs. T. Buxton, Mr. S. Celtel, Mrs. S. Dixon, Mrs. E.
Fairnington, Mrs. S. Griffiths, Mrs. A Herriott, Mrs. K. Jones, Mrs. C. Morris, Mrs. R
Mortimer, Mrs. B. Lloyd, Mrs. J. Ralph, Mrs. J. Raymond, Mrs. T. Rickard, Mrs. H.
Rees, Mrs. E. Reynolds, Mrs. N. Roberts, Mrs. L. Rolfe, Mrs. W. Slade, Miss. H
Smith, Miss. A. Thomas, Mrs. E. Watts, Mrs. S. Yelland, Mrs L Oxley, Miss L
Watkins Mrs R Francis, Mrs N Childs, Mrs F Folena. Mrs D Harish and Mrs. A
Williams
Peripatetic Teaching Staff:
Mrs. L. Cawood, Mrs. S. Lowe, Mrs. M. Walker, Dr S. Evans and Mr A Evans
School Business Manager: Mrs. C. Griffiths
School Administration Officer: Mrs. A. McCarthy
Meals Clerical Assistant: Mrs. C. Russell
School Caretaker: Mrs. P. Hughes
Site Manager: Mr R. Thomas
Lunchtime Supervisors:
Mrs. B. Arnold, Mrs. A. Brown, Mrs. J. Edwards, Mrs. F. Folena, Mrs M. Reilley,
Mrs. K. Thicker, Mrs. G. Thompson, Mrs J John Mr. S. Celtel, Miss L Watkins and
Mr. R. Thomas,
Breakfast Club Supervisors: Mr. S. Celtel, Mrs K. Jones, Miss H. Smith and
Miss A. Thomas
School Cook: Mrs. M. Owens
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Governing Body
Chairman of Governors:
Clerk to the Governors:
Mrs J E James
Glanafon
Llandeloy
HAVERFORDWEST
Pembrokeshire
SA62 6LN
Mr. G. Longster
Director of Education and Community Services
Education and Community Services
County Hall
HAVERFORDWEST
Pembrokeshire
SA61 1TP
The full list of Governors is as follows:
Name
Term of
office due to
end
Category
Mr Paul Hughes
Headteacher
Cllr Mrs Jackie Westrup 09-May-15 Additional Community
Mr Chris Blakemore 01-Mar-14 Community
Mrs Jane James 22-Nov-13 Community
Cpl Julie Jones 15-May-15 Community
Mr John Bartlett 06-Sep-13 LEA
Cllr Mark Edwards 06-Sep-13 LEA
Cllr Thomas Tudor 18-Jun-13 LEA
Mr Paul Herbert 13-Nov-13 Parent
Mr Tom Moses 18-Oct-13 Parent
Miss Christina Solomon 09-May-15 Parent
Mr Andrew Knowles 18-July-16 Parent
Mrs Elaine Reynolds 22-Nov-13 Staff
Mrs Jane Gale 07-Dec-13 Teacher
Chairman 2012/13
Vice-Chairman 2012/13
Mrs J James
Mr T Moses
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ATTENDANCE SUMMARY 2011/12
This information is for the children in Years 1 to 6
Autumn Spring Summer Year
Total Number of Half Day Sessions missed
due to Authorised Absence
Percentage of Half Day Sessions missed
due to Authorised Absence %
Total Number of Half Day Sessions missed
due to Unauthorised Absence
Percentage of Half Day Sessions missed
due to Unauthorised Absence %
2343 1878 2230 6451
5.80 5.91 5.99 5.90
39 78 157 274
0.10 0.25 0.42 0.25
Percentage Attendance for Term 94.10 93.84 93.59 93.85
School Dates
2012-2013
Half-term
Term
Begin
Begin
End
End
Autumn 2012
Tues 4 Sept 2012 Mon 29 Oct 2012 Fri 2 Nov 2012 Fri 21 Dec 2012
Spring 2013
Tues 8 Jan 2013 Mon 11 Feb 2013 Fri 15 Feb 2013 Thur 28 March 2013
Summer 2013
Mon 15 April 2013 Mon 27 May 2013 Fri 31 May 2013 Tues 23 July 2013
2013-2014
Half-term
Term
Begin
Begin
End
End
Autumn 2013
Tues 3 Sep 2013 Mon 28 Oct 2012 Fri 1 Nov 2013 Fri 20 Dec 2013
Spring 2014
Tues 7 Jan 2014 Mon 24 Feb 2014 Fri 28 Feb 2014 Fri 11 April 2014
Summer 2014
Mon 28 April 2014 Mon 26 May 2014 Fri 30 May 2014 Mon 21 July 2014
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Prendergast CP School
Summary Report: Percentage of Pupils at each Level 2012
Summary of the National Curriculum assessment results of pupils in the school at the end of Key Stage FP as a percentage of those eligible for
assessment.
D N W 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Total
Personal and social development, well-being and cultural
diversity
0 0 0 0 2 0 19 43 37 0 100
Language, literacy and communication skills (in English) 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 48 31 0 100
Mathematical development 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 48 33 0 100
N
Circumstances exist that prevent a school from having sufficient knowledge and evidence on which to base a teacher assessment
D Disapplied from the assessment by statement of special educational needs; or it is inappropriate to offer the Foundation Phase
curriculum as it currently applies to the pupil
W Currently working towards Foundation Phase Outcome 1
A Evidence shows that a child has securely attained all elements of Outcome 6 within a particular Area of Learning
- Not exactly zero, but less than 0.05
* Figure is less than five or cannot be given for reasons of confidentiality
There are no comparative levels as this is first year for Foundation Phase Levels
Core Subject Indicator
School 72.73%
National 80.47%
Summary of National Curriculum assessment results of pupils in the school (2012) and nationally (2011) at the end of Key Stage 2
as a percentage of those eligible for assessment.
N
D
NC NC NC
O1 O2 O3
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1 2 3 4 5 6+ Total 4+
English School 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 43 45 0 100 88
National - - - - - 1 3 13 53 30 - 100 83
Oracy School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 49 45 0 100 94
National - - - - - 1 2 12 52 32 - 100 84
Reading School 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 41 49 0 100 90
National - - - - - 1 3 13 49 34 - 100 83
Writing School 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 47 37 0 100 84
National - - - - - - 4 18 53 23 - 100 77
Cymraeg School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
National * - - * - 1 4 13 56 26 - 100 82
Oracy School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
National * - - * - 1 3 11 54 30 - 100 84
Reading School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
National * - - * - 1 4 13 53 29 - 100 82
Writing School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
National * - - * - 1 5 21 55 18 - 100 73
Mathematics School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 61 29 0 100 90
National - - - - - 1 2 12 54 31 - 100 85
Science School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 57 35 0 100 92
National - - - - - - 2 10 56 31 - 100 87
Welsh Second Language School 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 45 18 31 0 100 49
National - - - - - - - - - - - 100 -
N
Not awarded a level for reasons other than disapplication.
D Disapplied under Section 364 or 365 of the Education Act 1996, now effected through sections 113-116 of the Education Act 2002.
NCO1 National Curriculum Outcome 1
NCO2 National Curriculum Outcome 2
NCO3 National Curriculum Outcome 3
4+ % achieving the expected level
- Not exactly zero, or estimated as zero or less than half the final digit shown.
* Figure is less than five or cannot be given for reasons of confidentiality.
Core Subject Indicator – The percentage of pupils attaining at least level 4 in English or Welsh (first language), Mathematics and Science in combination.
School TA: 86.3%
National TA: 80.0%