St Nicolas’ Church of England Combined School Our Christian Values: Love/Friendship Respect Honesty Courage Thankfulness Peace Our Mission Statement: Together with God and through our Christian Values we support the spiritual and moral development of all pupils as we learn and grow together in an engaging, happy and safe environment. Through these values and the relationships nurtured within our school community, we work to encourage all to flourish as unique individuals in every aspect of their life and to ready themselves for the successes and challenges that their futures hold.

St Nicolas’ Church of England Combined School Welcome

Introducing myself Over 25 years teaching experience from EYFS to Year 6 Held various Leadership roles over the years in Maidenhead and Wokingham Head at 2 other schools previously Love music-Play the piano, guitar, recorder and clarinet. Enjoy keeping fit especially with my springer Mum to 2 teenage girls

Core Beliefs Gospel values Passionate about providing an education that develops the whole child Children are at the heart of everything we do Want children to develop skills so they can be lifelong leaners and contribute fully to society Strive to ensure all children are given equal opportunities to do their very best and be the best that they can be. Working together with all stakeholders is crucial

Places the whole child at its centre, enabling each child to ‘flourish in the eyes of God’. Strong welcoming family Christian Community Why St. Nicolas’? Supportive staff, and Governors -team Well behaved and polite children Gives the children great opportunities to become rounded individuals Supportive parents that get involved in School/Community life- real community

Some areas to develop Further develop Teaching and Learning Assessment Close tracking and monitoring of pupil progress Marking and feedback Growth mindset Ensure challenge and higher order questioning Writing and presentation Consistency Develop my team Strengthen communication where necessary

What can you do? Support your child fully Help them with Homework- Home learning/ reading Join in community/school life Be open and honest with me If there is an issue – come and see the class teacher first and give them a chance to sort it out initially Make sure they are punctual and in school Support the school and give the message that school is important

St Nicolas’ Church of England Combined School Thank you for listening I look forward to working with you all and getting to know you and your child/children really well Any questions?