1. Welcome to Greatfields School
Monday 18th September 2017

2. Our journey We opened in September 2016 with 100 Year 7 students.
We currently have Years 7 and 8.
We will grow to become a ten form entry school with students on roll, including a sixth form.
Our permanent site will be situated in St.Mary’s.

3. What are our aims? High quality Teaching and Learning
Positive behaviour
Aspiration for all
To serve the Gascoigne community

4. Teaching and Learning
We want to develop independent learners who can think for themselves.
Our lessons are designed to be challenging and to make students think deeply.
We want our lessons to prepare students for the real world.
Teachers are passionate about their subject.

5. To challenge students’ thinking on a daily basis.
To create a culture in which students embrace and thrive upon challenge in the classroom.
To design lessons that force students out of their comfort zone.
For students to engage with and challenge each other as part of the learning process.
To produce independent and resilient learners who aren’t afraid to make mistakes.
For students to see feedback as an important part of learning and to use it to focus on the learning process not the outcome.
To develop a Growth Mindset amongst the students.
To allow the students the space and independence to have Eureka moments in lessons.
For students to be able to link their learning to the real world.

7. Positive behaviour High expectations and clear routines.
Positive relationships between staff and students.
Positive learning environment in lessons – low level disruption is not tolerated.
We praise students for their progress and effort.
Our children feel safe and happy in school.

8. Positive behaviour
“The behaviour of the students observed - both in class and around the school – was impeccable.”
“The school has solid foundations of behaviour, trust and good relationships”
“All of the parents were vocal in support of the way the school look after their children……there was a strong atmosphere of trust established here. Two parents talked about how their children can’t wait to get to school in the morning, and all agreed that their children’s attitudes towards school had improved over this year.”

9. High aspirations
We believe in the ability and potential of all our students – we want them to be successful.
We want our students to believe in themselves and to pursue their dreams and ambitions.
We want our students to have contact with different businesses and universities.

10. Our partners

11. The curriculum Maths (4 hours) English (4 hours) Science (3 hours)
Spanish (3 hours)
Art (2 hours)
PE (3 hours)
Performing Arts (2 hours)
History (2 hours)
Geography (2 hours)

12. Pathways Five teaching groups based on students’ current progress:
7 Moore (Bobby Moore)
7 Jamu (Inder Singh Jamu)
7 Kangethe (Elizabeth Wanjiku Kangethe)
7 Gull (Beverley Gull)
7 Todd (Ron Todd)

13. New grades at GCSE

14. Tracking and Monitoring
There are four assessment points across the year.
Students are tracked against GCSE targets by staff in every subject.
We do not share these GCSE targets with students and parents in Years 7,8,9
Parents will receive four reports a year containing developmental targets for their child in each subject.

15. Enrichment clubs
Enrichment clubs after school, 3-4pm every day: Sports clubs: Boys’ and girls’ football; netball; basketball; tag rugby; boxing. Art club Homework STEM Club Drama Choir Dance Debate Student newspaper

16. Working with parents
Good communication between the school and parents is essential
Your child’s Head of Year is your main point of contact if you have any concerns or worries about your child.
We have a facebook
We use a texting service to send you key information
Our website is regularly updated with information about what is happening in school.

17. Why send your child to Greatfields?
This is a school for the local community
We are passionate about your child’s future
A new school provides fantastic opportunities
A much easier transition from primary to secondary school
Based on a successful model

18. School
Eng + Maths (%9-5)
EBacc
All Saints
59.0
11.2
Barking Abbey
48.5
0.0
Dagenham Park
34.1
17.3
Eastbrook
38.0
Eastbury
47.0
9.1
Elutec
10.9
Jo Richardson
33.6
7.8
Riverside
51.4
49.5
Robert Clack
44.1
31.9
Sydney Russell
38.5
35.1
Warren
44.9
40.5
Trinity LA
42.6
18.6

19. How to apply
Fill in and submit the common application form online by the closing date (31st October 2016).
Put Greatfields as your first choice on your application form.