 to gain a greater understanding of my vision for TGMS  to meet the members of the SLT and understand their role

By Vanessa Pinkney Headteacher Tuesday 28th April 2016 A Presentation for Parents and Governors.

“This school continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. The school is a happy, caring place. Pupils have a positive and friendly outlook and speak highly of their school. They enjoy learning and are thoughtful and keen to explore and discuss ideas with teachers and one another. Well attended after-school clubs, such as cooking and sport, as well as educational visits effectively promote pupils’ wider learning. The school has a culture of emphasising and rewarding positive attitudes and behaviour. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.” (OFSTED - January 2016)

I came into this profession to make a difference to children’s lives and will always endeavour to provide my pupils with rich and varied learning opportunities. I am committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils, regardless of their abilities, religion or background. I always put the children’s interests above all else and believe in an inclusive education where all children should be able to flourish and develop a love of learning. My passion- Always Better Learning

What is our long term vision? How do we get there? … 2020 Strategic Plan 1.Determine and create new systems and practices of leadership, management and fundraising to ensure the school flourishes into the future. 2.Embrace a whole school culture of success and pride underpinned by our core values of care, respect and unity. 3.Recruit and develop outstanding teaching and school support staff. 4.Promote a broad, dynamic curriculum that equips children for their life in Modern Britain. 5.Invest in continuing to create a 21 st century teaching and learning environment.

Same, but better.

Vanessa Pinkney Headteacher Michael Cole- Johnson Upper School Leader Kelly Wright Lower School Leader +SENDCo David Compton Deputy Headteacher

Created and defined by the whole staff and governor team using inputs from parents and pupils.

Children at the heart of everything  Shared values  Understand how children learn  Inspirational teaching  Extra-Curricular clubs  Trips  Residential Visits  Continuing Professional Development

What do you hope our pupils will be like as young adults?  What skills or attributes would you want them to have?  How would you like them to remember their time at TGMS?  Happy  Kind  Friendly  Polite  Prepared for next stage in their life  Fond memories of TGMS  Literate and numerate

What do we want for our pupils? Safe Happy Love of learning Healthy

The Office Staff Mrs Kettle Mon- Weds Mrs Hardy Weds – Fri Mrs Farrell- Bursar M-F  Before you phone up... Have you?  Checked the website?  Read newsletters?  Please try to avoid coming into the office with lunchboxes, water bottles, PE kits and homework etc

 Make sure your child knows which gate to meet you at and what to do if you’re not there.  Be vigilant for pupils in the car park especially at Breakfast Clubs.  Pedestrians use the footpath and don’t walk through the car park.  Keep up to date with e-safety.

The Big Village Weekend Schools Art Competition, in aid of Orla's Own Steps  TGFS and TGMS  Ruth Powell and Victoria Vincent- Local art gallery, Vincent & Green  Theme is 'The Queen's 90th Birthday'  Art workshops led by local artists. All pupils will make a clay model, or do a drawing or a painting in school on May 16th- parent helpers needed.  The finalists from each category will be invited, with their parents, to have their art displayed at the Village Hall all weekend of the Big Village Weekend in the exhibition.  They will win tickets to the gala private opening on Friday 17th June, and final judging

Make sure your child is in school… Every day Ready to learn On time

Governor Day- 21 st April (Queen’s 90 th Birthday) Y4 Woodrow April Sats week beg 9 th May Art Day- 17 th May Inspiring Writing – comics- 19 th May The Big Weekend- Penn th June: Art competition/ tea party/ choir Sports Day 16 th June Leavers Production – Monday 18 th July