Latest News

Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Ofsted report says we are now a good academy in all areas.

  Mon 15 Nov 2021 Mr White

  I am thrilled to say that, following our recent Ofsted inspection, we are now officially a good academy and can share their final report with you.

  The report clearly highlights the progress the children are making and how much they enjoy coming in everyday. It also celebrates the hard work of the staff and the trust in improving the quality of education.

  I would like to thank all the staff, governors and trustees who have worked tirelessly to support us over this journey to good and look forward to continuing to give every child the best possible opportunities to succeed.

   

  Please see the full report here

   

• Ofsted Inspection October 19-20th 2021

  Thu 21 Oct 2021 Mr White

  We were visited on Tuesday and Wednesday this week by three Ofsted inspectors to carry out a full Section 5 inspection.

  I would like to thank the staff and children for their amazing work over the two days and for all the parents who completed the online questionnaire or freetext.

  We are expecting the full report to be published and available in the next 30 days and I will share more when this is public.

   

• Forest Schools Curriculum afternoon

  Thu 14 Oct 2021 Mr White

  Come and find out more about Forest Schools with Mr Fraser and Mrs Sayers on Tuesday 19th October 2021 at 2.00pm in the main hall.

  They will show you how we use Forest schools as an enrichment to our curriculum and you can go and have a look at where your child gets muddy !-please wear sensible shoes/boots

  30 places are available and you can sign up today.

  Please go to the School Gateway app and join the 'Forest School Presentation' club. You will have to sign up using your child's name however this is for parents and carers only and there are 30 places available.

  We look forward to seeing you there!

   

   

  

• Harvest

  Thu 14 Oct 2021 Mr White

  Thank you all for your kind donations during our Harvest celebrations.

  The children were able to think about being thankful to God for all they have and for the farmers, fishermen, delivery drivers and shop workers who ensure we have enough to eat.

  All our donations went to a local charity 'Surviving the streets'

  

• Safeguarding Update- Squid Games

  Tue 12 Oct 2021

  Safeguarding Update

  Dear parents and carers,

   

  We are aware some children have been watching Squid Game via Netflix and TikTok.

  Squid Game is the new South Korean TV series, following the plight of several individuals who are in dire debt and desperate for a way out.

  The group are offered the chance to win a huge jackpot of money if they take part in a series of survival challenges based on children’s games. 

  However, don’t let the mention of children’s games fool you, as this show is anything but targeted at children.

  Squid Game is brutal and violent, with Netflix stating on the UK site that it has a rating of 15.

  On the website for the British Board of Film Classification, the organisation outlines that Squid Game contains ‘sexual violence references, injury detail, crude humour, sex, suicide, sexual images, violence’.

  The BBFC emphasises that this means that this ‘particular form of media is suitable only for persons aged 15 or over’.

   

  We recommend that you check if your child has viewed Squid Game and discuss how it is inappropriate for their age.

  To keep your child’s Tik Tok account safe please follow this advice:

  • From your child’s device, open the TikTok app.
  • Go to profile, then tap the three dots button to open settings.
  • Scroll down to Digital Wellbeing.
  • Select Restricted Mode.
  • Choose “Turn on Restricted Mode.”
  • Choose and confirm your passcode.

  Further advice on Netflix and TikTok can be found below:

  

• Visit to Year 2

  Thu 30 Sep 2021 Mr White

  Mr Davis popped into Year 2 this morning to look at some of the geography work they are doing.

  He learned about the different continents and the impact humans are making in the rainforests.

  Thank you to Morrigan, Bruno and Laurence for your amazing explanations.

  

• Message from Tony Davis, new Chair of Governors

  Fri 17 Sep 2021 Mr White

  Message from Tony Davis, new Chair of Governors.

   

  Hello to all the St Leonards CE Primary Academy family. My name is Tony Davis and I have recently been asked by DCAT to undertake the role of Chairperson of the Local Governing Board at the academy. This is something I am very excited  about and pleased to do. 

  
  Until recently I have been employed by a government department as a Regional Operations Manager so have experience of public service. During my working life I have also been involved in a trade union which gives me the ability to see both sides of an issue. Perhaps, however, the most important thing that I can bring to the academy is my experience as a school governor. I have for the past thirteen years been a Governor at St Paul's CE Academy and for 12 of those years have been the Chair of Governors. I do want to be clear that I understand that St Leonards is a different school with a different "feel" and I will ensure that I keep that clearly in view during my time here.

  
  I have had the opportunity to see the school and meet the Senior Leadership Team and am impressed with the commitment and dedication to move the academy forward. Having spent some time with the staff, at a recent inset day, it is clear that they also have the same commitment and dedication towards providing the best possible outcomes for the children in our care. I hope that my leadership of the Local Governing Board will be seen as a positive step as we move forward together. The Local Governing Body have factored into the Academy Development Plan and will work towards being a robust and supportive part of the school leadership team and will be actively involved in sustaining the well-being of the children and the staff. 

  
  My vision is that Governance at St Leonards CE Academy should be open, transparent and approachable. I look forward to working with all the staff at the school and getting to know the children and their parents. My best wishes to you all for a successful school year.

  
   

  Kind Regards

   

  Tony Davis

  Chairperson LGB

   

   

   

  

• Curriculum Newsletters Term 1

  Thu 16 Sep 2021 Mr White

  Staff have just uploaded the Term 1 curriculum newsletters for their year groups. Follow the link on the Curriculum tab at the top of the page to see what your child will be learning.

• House point winners

  Thu 22 Jul 2021 Mr White

  Well done to all four houses for earning over 42,000 points this year.

  ! am pleased to say the overall winners are Sycamore with 10,519 points and they all enjoyed their house party this afternoon.

  A big thank you to the year 6 house captains who have worked hard all year and taken on a great deal of responsibility to support the staff.

   

  Sycamore 10,519 points

  Chestnut 10,511 points

  Willow 10,500 points

  Oak  10,431 points

   

  We will start again from 0 when the children return in September

   

  Congratulations to our Golden Ticket Winners Daisy Wheeler (Olivia Wheeler pictured) and Rosie May. 

  The two were drawn out at random to win a mountain bike. 

  

• Our Academy Prayer

  Wed 23 Jun 2021

  The children have worked really hard with Mr White and Reverend Foy to write our new academy prayer.

   

  Our Academy Prayer.

   

  Dear Lord,

  Thank you for everything you give us in our world.

  Help us to always make good choices and do the right thing each day.

  Thank you for our academy, our friends and family and for all who help us to learn.

  Show us how to love others as Jesus loves us.

  Keep us safe, determined, respectful and faithful in all we do.

  Amen.