INFORMATION HANDBOOK 2011 - Nailsworth Primary School

FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I would like to warmly welcome you and your family to Nailsworth Primary School. Our school works
to provide a rich and rewarding education for our children from Reception to Year 7.
I firmly believe that it is crucial that the parents, staff and children in our school community work
together to provide the best possible educational opportunities for students. By working in
partnership we can best assist our children in their intellectual, physical, social and emotional
development.
I look forward to meeting and talking with you during 2011.
Chris Cesco
Principal
At Nailsworth Primary School we strive to:
� Provide a sound education for all students for their present time of life as well as for their future
benefit.
� Provide opportunities for each child to attain the highest level of competence of which he or
she is capable in a wide range of cultural, academic, social and physical pursuits.
� Promote attitudes in the school and in all teaching that are not sexist or racist and do not
promote views of particular political parties or religions.
� Provide a happy, secure and safe environment.
� Provide a creative and stimulating program which encourages children and teachers to strive
for excellence.
� Provide successful experiences for each child.
� Ensure that students gain an understanding and appreciation of different cultures and ethnic
groups with emphasis being placed on communication, tolerance and co-operation as a
community.
� Prepare children for the adult world by ensuring intellectual, social, physical, emotional and
moral development.
We believe:
� That the interaction between teacher and children is at the heart of schooling.
� Close co-operation between home and school is vital. Teachers complement parents but do
not take their place.
� All children should be encouraged to ask questions, raise problems, make decisions by the
democratic process and think critically and positively.
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