Update letter 9/3/21
Published in the Blog
Please find update letter attached .1511_RB_Update_Mar21.pdf
Willaston School
Come to the edge... where all children are 'free range'
Come to the edge... where all children are 'free range'
* expect the best from ourselves and others
* have high standards in behaviour, appearance, presentation, environment
*challenge children and take them to the edge of their capabilities, and in doing so encourage children to challenge themselves
* enable children to learn independently, applying skills they have learnt
* be brave enough and informed enough to take considered risks
* be engaged enough to question
* inform and engage parents in the learning taking place
* provide opportunities for parents to further their own learning
Please find update letter attached .1511_RB_Update_Mar21.pdf
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