1. Welcome An introduction from the new Headteacher Mr Paul Ruffle

2. Introduction from the New Head
So proud to be the Head teacher of the Priory school. Our excellent reputation, location, links with the Priory, 150 year history and children make this a very special and unique school.
Church school
One form entry school, family
Thanks to Simon & Liz

3. Background & Experience
Grew up in Peak District, nr Matlock, Derbyshire
1992 – Theology BA at Durham University, St. John’s College
1995 – Graduate Management Programme, NatWest Bank (West Midlands)
1999 – Keele University, PGCE

4. Career highlight – opportunity to teach in Uganda
Teaching Experience
2000 – 2003 Ellison Street Primary, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs (Y4 & Y6 teacher)
2003 – 2014 St. Katharine’s Primary School, Bournemouth (KS2 leader)
2014 – 2017 St. Luke’s Primary School, Sway (Deputy Head)
Career highlight – opportunity to teach in Uganda

5. What are my vision and values?

6. A values-centred school
Outstanding outcomes
British Values
Learning Values
Core Values
The Priory Pupil
All inspired to learn and achieve
A caring, Christian community

7. Our Core Values at The Priory School
Love
Forgiveness
Respect
Aspiration
Love
Forgiveness
Respect
Aspiration

8. Love at The Priory School means…
1 Corinthians 14 v4-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.
Every child matters
We treat every child as unique and made in the image of God
Being generous, being inclusive, being ‘more kind than is necessary’ (quote from ‘Wonder’)
Every kid needs a champion Rita Pierson

9. Forgiveness at The Priory School means…
Ephesians 4 v32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Every day is a ‘new’ day
Knowing that learning and developing is challenging and difficult. Mistakes are necessary, because we can learn from them
Recognising that there are consequences for wrong decisions and actions
Seeking to be fair

10. Respect at The Priory School means…
Matthew 7 v12
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.
Thinking and acting in a way that shows we care for the well- being of others
Thinking and acting in a positive way about ourselves and others
Taking pride in our appearance and our school

11. Aspiration at The Priory School means…
Psalm 20 v4
May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
Striving for high standards and having high expectations in all that we do
Being prepared to take risks
Valuing and nurturing the gifts of all ‘There is a spark of greatness inside everyone of us’
David Hemery

12. Collaboration Resilience Creativity Problem Solving Communication
Learning Values
Rules
Ready Respectful Safe
Behaviours
Collaboration Resilience Creativity
Problem Solving Communication
Risk-taking
Our Rules at The Priory School
Ready
We Work Hard
Respectful
We Listen
We are kind and helpful
We are honest
Safe
We look after property
We are gentle
We walk sensibly around the school

13. Collaboration Resilience Creativity Problem Solving Communication
Learning Values
Rules
Ready Respectful Safe
Behaviours
Collaboration Resilience Creativity
Problem Solving Communication
Risk-taking
Our Learning Behaviours at The Priory School
Collaboration (Team Bee)
Resilience
(Fish)
Creativity (Unicorn)
Problem Solving (Owl)
Communication (Dolphin)
Risk-taking (Lion)

14. Mutual respect and tolerance
British Values
Rule of Law
Democracy
Individual Liberty
Mutual respect and tolerance
British Values at The Priory School
Democracy
Individual Liberty
Mutual respect and tolerance
Rule of Law

15. Children at the heart of the vision

16. Our 10 high quality outcomes
Outstanding outcomes
Our 10 high quality outcomes
Excellence & Enjoyment
Literate & Numerate
Confident & Compassionate
Independent & Collaborative
Responsible & Respectful
“Learning together, aiming high”

17. My Vision and Values statement
On behalf of the children, staff, and governors, I welcome you to The Priory CE VA Primary School in Christchurch, where children are at the very heart of all that we plan and do. Each child, uniquely made in God's image, merits the best we can give. We are a values-centred school, where all are inspired to learn and achieve in a caring Christian community. All members of that community; staff, Governors, parents, carers and many willing volunteers are always working for the benefit of our pupils. We strive for outstanding outcomes for all our pupils – to be the best that they can be. We promote and expect high standards of endeavour and conduct in a safe, disciplined and stimulating environment. Our school is focused on nurturing the children's academic, physical and spiritual development, thereby laying down good foundations for life. In following a broad and balanced curriculum, we aim to encourage active and self-motivated pupils, with a life-long love of learning. We want to inspire our pupils to think about the wider world and how they can make a positive contribution to society. We aim for our Year 6 leavers to be compassionate and responsible citizens, ready to embrace ‘life in all its fullness’. “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King