Welcome to St. Stephen’s Infant School Open Day 2017-18 ‘ ‘Inspiring excellence - achieving together’

Why choose St. Stephen's Infant School for your child? ‘Inspiring excellence - achieving together’

St Stephen's Infant School offers: High quality provision- specifically for Infant children

St Stephen's Infant School offers: Emphasis on ‘children leading their own learning’ in all year groups

We listen to the children and their views help shape the school.

Riley’s idea to have a school flag.

The children wanted a new School Pet.

Class Council & School Council thought about suitable pets and how we would look after them.

The children voted to have pet guinea pigs.

Children’s voice – Term 6 Clubs

Children’s voice Mural design - July 2017

St Stephen's Infant School offers: Committed, skilled and enthusiastic staff. Teamship.

Meeting children’s needs: Deputy Head/Pupil Premium Champion – Jon Doyle Full-time Parent Link Officer – Mrs. Karen Stokes Reading Assistants- Mrs Baker, Mrs Walker and Ms Wilkins

St Stephen's Infant School offers: High expectations for children’s social and academic progress. Click on Thrive to the school website.

St Stephen's Infant School offers high expectations for children’s social and academic progress. % St Stephen’s Infant School children achieving GLD compared to National - (National in brackets)   2013 (new EYFS) [40 girls – 51 boys] 2014 [40 girls – 51 boys] 2015 [42 girls 48 boys] 2016 [39 girls 47 boys] 2017 [37 girls 53 boys] All 63% (52%) 69% (60%) 72% (61%) 72% (69%) 73% (69%)

% SSIS children meeting standard in 2017 St Stephen's Infant School offers high expectations for children’s social and academic progress. Year 1 Phonics Check % SSIS children meeting standard in 2017 (National in brackets) School 2015 2016 2017 72% (77%) 74% (81%) 80% (81.4%)

St Stephen's Infant School offers high expectations for children’s social and academic progress.

Intelligence is not fixed. The brain is like a muscle that can be developed and grow in strength.

Jelly Brain

Remember: when you practise something neurons in your brain connect.

The more you practise the stronger the connections between the neurons.

At St. Stephen's Infant School we learn with a Growth Mindset. First Attempt In Learning Practice makes perfect. I can’t do it YET!

Tyler has a Growth Mindset Tyler has a Growth Mindset. ‘I have practised and practised my spellings’

Choices Ladder helps children to make the ‘right choices’

Future skills characters I keep on going with my learning and don’t give up till I get there. I can make links in my learning. I can plan ahead. I plan my learning. I can change and adapt my learning. I can set myself a challenge. I will try new things. I will have a go even when it gets hard. I am creative and think of new ways to do things. I will help you understand how well you are doing and how you can take your next hop. I am a curious cat and I like to ask questions. I know when to work with others or its best to learn on my own.

Star Learner of the Week.

Star Learners

Name:___________________________ Class: ____________ Date:_________ Lunchtime Star of the Week. Name:___________________________ Class: ____________ Date:_________ Congratulations! You are a Lunchtime Star because: _____________________________________________ Nominated by:__________________________

Lunchtime Stars

Winners of our Lunchtime Raffle!

St Stephen's Infant School offers: Excellent outdoor space-staff maximise opportunities for outdoor learning.

St Stephen's Infant School offers: The school bus.

St Stephen's Infant School offers: P.E @ SSIS

St Stephen's Infant School offers: P.E @ SSIS

School Allotment

Playpod & OPAL

St. Stephen’s Got Talent 2017

St Stephen's Infant School offers: Breakfast and After-School Clubs Extra-curricular clubs during Terms 1, 3 and 5 + Gym, Footie, Cooking and Drama Clubs.

St Stephen's Infant School offers: Guaranteed places in our partner Junior School

No such thing as a free lunch? Yes there is!

Our School Vision…. ‘Inspiring excellence – achieving together’

Recent Achievements

Judged to be a ‘Good’ school Ofsted December 2011 & December 2016 Achievements Judged to be a ‘Good’ school Ofsted December 2011 & December 2016

Achievements

Parent/Carer Feedback 2017

Assembly Themes. Why do you think we have rules?

We have rules to help ensure: Fairness Safety

St. Stephen’s Infant School Golden Rules We keep everyone safe We are kind and helpful We listen to each other We share We tell the truth We always try our best We look after property

join in the fun during Golden Time. Keep up the good work! Golden Ticket St Stephen’s Infant School Congratulations! You’ve followed our “Golden Rules” and have been awarded this Golden Ticket to come along and join in the fun during Golden Time. Keep up the good work! Name................................................................ Class.................................................................

Golden Ticket Time

Strong Community Links

Strong Community Links

Tour- Year 2 Guides

Please visit our website: www.ststephensinf.org.uk

Induction arrangements 2018 New Parents’ meeting June 2018 Children visiting Reception Classes in July 2018 Home Visits first 1 to 2 weeks of Term 1 2018 Current induction period for Reception children: 2 weeks either am or pm sessions (half the class) full – time

Do you have any questions? ???????????????????? Do you have any questions?

Application form can be downloaded from Applications need to be received by January 15th 2018 [Bristol and S.Glos. ] Application form can be downloaded from www.southglos.gov.uk/admissions [Details on your handout]