Latest News

Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• New Homework Policy

  Thu 22 Jan 2015 Mr. Robertson

  You will have noticed that requirements for homework are currently changing. The reasons behind this are so that we have a consistent amount of homework in each year group. Parent Forum looked at the document in November and were generally happy that we were looking to make our expectations clearer.

   

  The policy has not been finalised yet so it is still in draft form. It will go to governors for final approval in the next few weeks. I will share it with you next week once the staff and I have discussed it in more detail.

   

  One of the questions asked was about the different levels of expectation within a class. Different pupils have different abilities so teachers will reflect this by varying the level of challenge.

   

  This update also reflects the level of challenge reflected in the new curriculum for each child. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. More information will follow soon.

• Maths Coffee Afternoon

  Tue 20 Jan 2015 Mr. Robertson

  On Wednesday 4th March, Miss Stones is providing the opportunity to meet in an informal way, with a biscuit and a drink, so that you can learn some of the methods and new ideas your child is learning in their lessons. 

   

  The meeting starts at 2.30pm and will finish in time for you to collect your children. We will send out a letter nearer the time to confirm details. It will be great for as many of you as possible to attend.

   

   

   

   

• Developments at AJS

  Sun 18 Jan 2015 Mr. Robertson

  If you get the chance please take time to look at some of the new areas on the website. We have added information on the new curriculum, our plans for the British values agenda and also a link to the DFE Performance tables.

   

  You will also notice subtle changes around the website over time. We are going to be expanding how you can access information and make it easier for you to look at homework and to contact your child's teacher. Information will be made available to you in the coming weeks.

   

  You will also notice changes being made to look of the site in the coming weeks. Once governors have given final approval I will share our plans with you in full.

   

  This is a busy term for learning but also for extra curricular activities. These play a vital role in school life and the way we develop the social, moral, spiritual and cultural attitudes of our children. If your child is selected to play in a sports match please try and get to see them. The impact this makes is huge.

• How we aim to develop British values

  Mon 05 Jan 2015 Mr. Robertson
  Welcome back. Please look at our section on British values. It gives you a clear picture of where we are currently and how we are developing our curriculum with a clear set of values which will help prepare your child for modern life.