I returned on Sunday from an amazing adventure visiting Beijing and Shanghai, China. We now have a partner school in Shanghai called Shanghai Primary School. There are 720 children in the school and they really enjoyed seeing the photographs of our children and trying on the uniforms and football strips that I took out. The interpreter was called April and the Headteacher is Mrs Han Xing.
Hello to everyone in St Augustine's
I have spent two days now in Shanghai Primary School. The staff and children are lovely and are very keen to set up some links with us. I have been in lessons all the time and have seen some music, science, English and a Chinese language lesson.
On 22 November 2008, Miss Duffy set off on a week long educational study visit to China. The purpose of the visit is to set up links with partner schools in the Shanghai area and plan some joint curriculum projects where pupils and staff can learn together.
Visit the website below for photographs and to see what's happening. Please leave a comment for her to read!
http://www.ictgateshead.org/china/
As you will be aware, the Ofsted inspection team recently visited the school. This was an extremely positive experience and we received a good rating overall. You will be delighted to know that we were told the "strong religious ethos and very good relationships between staff and pupils create a happy, caring and supportive atmosphere in which pupils thrive".
Don't forget our Nursery open day
Friday 5th September
9.00 - 11.30am
1.00 - 3.00pm
We aim to re-open on Thursday 17th July. If so, the following schedule will apply:
Thursday a.m. - Attendance treats for Y1/2; Y3/4; Y5; Y6
Thursday p.m. - Bugsy Malone dress rehearsal
Thursday 5p.m. - Bugsy Malone performance. Children in the Drama Club should be collected from school at 3:10pm and returned at 4:30pm for final preparations. Doors open for the show at 4:50pm.
Friday 1:15 pm - Y6 parents invited into school for a presentation
Friday 2:00 pm - School Mass in church for Years 1-6. All families welcome.
Please note - this is provisional and will be confirmed on Wednesday pm.
School will be closed for pupils on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th July due to a sickness bug which has affected a large number of the staff. We expect school to re-open on Thursday 17th July. If any children have any sickness symptoms they should not come to school until at least 48 hours have elapsed since they were ill.
For further information please follow the link below.
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