Prince Albert Primary School

Dear Parents,

Residential trip to France – Tuesday 16th June 2015 to Friday 19th June 2015

I would like to remind you that you should now be making regular payments to the balance of the cost of the France Trip to ensure that you have paid the full amount by 20th March 2015. If you do not pay the balance by this date, your child may lose their place on the visit.

In order to travel to France your child is required to have a passport of their own. There are three ways your child can do this.

On Thursday 2nd October we hosted 11 school leaders from Stoke. The group included 2 Ofsted inspectors and Prince Albert was recommended to them by Andrew Cook, one of Her Majesty's Inspectors (HMI). They spent the day visiting classrooms, speaking to pupils and looking at work in books.

The feedback from our visitors was overwhelmingly positive and they were kind enough to leave their thoughts about our school. Please take a few minutes to read their comments:

"I have rarely observed such high levels of pupil engagement as those seen today at Prince Albert. The teaching is clearly addressing the personal needs of each child. This is evident from the highest quality work seen in books, on desks, walls and taking place as we toured. Pupils are confident, articulate, very welcoming and completely charming.

School Leaders could not do enough for our visiting party, everyone was available for our observations, questions and we were given invaluable information and advice which will be well used to improve practice in Stoke. Thank you so much for the privilege of visiting the school."
Christine Bray - Lead for Governance, Learning Services, Stoke-On-Trent Council

"WOW! Inspiring to see children with such a love of learning. Very impressed by the quality of play outside supported so effectively by the enthusiastic play leaders.

I observed every child in every class from Nursery to year 6 engaged in meaningful learning, with adults and most impressively in their independent learning. Thank you for your hospitality and kindness in opening up your school to us today."
Sarah Cumbo – Headteacher, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

We are proud to have been featured in the 2014 Primary Education Edition of the Parliamentary Review. You can read the full article below, or visit www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk.

Stimulating learning environments ensure that all pupils are engaged and enjoy their learning

At Prince Albert Primary School we are very clear in our message that social deprivation, lack of parental support or any other negative influence outside of school is no excuse for underachievement. The school is located in the heart of Aston, in one of the most deprived wards in the country, and the majority of pupils who join us in nursery have a level of development that is well below that expected for their age. Over a third of our pupils have special educational needs, and almost half are eligible for the pupil premium. The vast majority of our children are from either Pakistani or Bangladeshi backgrounds.

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We hope you enjoy reading 'Issue 02: December 2014' online now.

Dear Parents/Carers,

Year 1 would like to invite you to come and watch their Nativity performance on Thursday 18th December 2014. This will take place in the Junior Hall at 9:30am.

We hope to see you all there,
Year 1 Staff and Children.

Dear Parents/Carers,

Reception children would like to invite their Parents to our Teddy Bears Breakfast Picnic on Friday 12th December at 9.00.

Children are encouraged to wear their pyjamas to school that day and bring their favourite teddy bears to share their picnic with.

Please bring a small breakfast snack with you to our picnic, for you and your child to share.

We hope this will be a relaxed, fun morning for you to share with your child.

Hope to see you there,

Reception Staff and Children.