Welcome to Our School

Dear Parents / Carers,

I would like to warmly welcome you and your child to Edith Cavell Primary School and look forward to an ever-developing, long and happy partnership between the school and your family.

Starting school is a most important time in a child’s life and will inevitably evoke a variety of feelings.  Excitement, uncertainty and challenge will all be experienced, and a whole wealth of new experiences.  A new set of relationships will be built as parents, children and staff work happily together, making sure that school is an enriching, supportive and positive experience for everyone involved.

You are always welcome in school and I especially look forward to seeing you at parent showcases, open afternoons, parent consultations, concerts and the many other school events that will occur during the year. There is an open invitation to help out in school, in any way that you are able; perhaps to work with pupils in class, attend school trips or to offer any talents you may have as part of a thematic study. Just let us know!

We operate a policy of equal opportunity that ensures all pupils have access to the curriculum at their own level. We place great emphasis on high standards of work and behaviour. We believe that pupils should enjoy learning and education and see it as  something that will enrich their life, equip them with life skills and open up their future. It is often the experiences we have in primary education that affect our view of education in adulthood.

Close links between home and school matter to us, as we know that your support is important if your child is to succeed. Our policy is one of openness with parents and the community based on mutual respect and understanding, to ensure that our children achieve their potential, both academically and socially.

I am always pleased to meet you and answer any queries you may have. I look forward to the start of the partnership between Edith Cavell and your family.

Heather Cooke

Head teacher