St Peter's is a Church of England First School for boys and girls aged from 4 to 9 years, and was opened on its present site in February 1996.Our well maintained school consists of 4 classrooms, a spacious hall and library, with large playing areas and adventure play equipment outside.
Children are arranged in 4 classes of up to 30. The total school roll is currently 118. Little Horseshoes Nursery School shares our school site, and has provision for children from 2½ to 4 years.
We are proud of our Christian foundation, and as such we aim to create a happy, secure and stimulating environment for your child.
We hope to provide opportunities and experiences in all areas of the curriculum where we can enable your child to grow and develop intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually. Each child is uniquely valued and his/her gifts and potential are nurtured and developed. Respect, care and courtesy for others, alongside self-discipline, are actively encouraged.
The ethos of our school is:
Mission Statement
We aim to create a caring community based on strong Christian principles in the steps of the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, in which your child can feel happy and secure and where your child's intellectual, emotional and physical potential can develop to the full.
If children live with tolerance
they learn to be patient.If children live with encouragement
they learn confidence.If children live with praise
they learn to appreciate.If children live with fairness
they learn justice.If children live with security
they learn to have faith.If children live with approval
they learn to like themselves.
Every Child Matters
THE FIVE OUTCOMES 1. BE HEALTHY 2. STAY SAFE 3. ENJOY AND ACHIEVE 4. MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION 5. ACHIEVE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING Extra Curricular Activities
CLUBS
At St Peter's Church of England First School we offer a wide range of extra curricular activities. These include, football club, running club, art club, stamp club, games club and music club.
We also have the opportunity to take part in swimming competitions and cross county events in West Somerset and further
afield.
YOUR CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
Gifted, Tealented and More Able
At St Peter's Church of England First School we recognise how important it is to meet the needs of Gifted and Talented children. In order to do this the school keeps a register of children it has identified as 'Gifted, Talented and More Able'.In Years 1 and 2, children identified as 'Gifted, Talented or More Able' are known as 'Little Sparks' and they meet once a week to take part in activities designed to challenge them and extend their thinking skills.
In Years 3 and 4 children identified as 'Gifted, Talented or More Able' are known as 'Sparklers' and they meet once a week to cover a specific termly topic, which will include aspects of maths, literacy, science, ICT, PSHE, history and geography. This work aims to encourage the children to undertake their own research and off-site visits form an integral part of the topic.
Children with Special Educational Needs
St Peter's First School follows the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs, which directly links to the Somerset Inclusion Charter and the five outcomes from 'Every Child Matters':
- Being Healthy
- Staying Safe
- Enjoying and Achieving
- Making a Positive Contribution
- Economic Well-Being
We believe in all of our children fulfilling their potential and enjoying success by providing personalised learning and flexible curriculum approaches.
Early identification of any difficulties your child may be experiencing will be carefully monitored by the class Teacher and the Special Needs Coordinator.The school is working towards a framework for assessment of the Inclusive Dyslexia Friendly School Status by meeting the standards approved by the DfES and the British Dyslexia Association. Through our school policies, practice and ethos, we aim to promote high standards and effective teaching and learning for pupils displaying specific learning differences.
Occasionally, it may be necessary to bring together support from a range of services and consult specialist advice to effectively address the needs of the children. Parents and carers will be kept fully informed and involved in decision making about their child through Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews.
It is our desire at St Peter's School to enable all of our children to be fully included in the life of the school.
Admission and Transfer
Children are admitted into the school in the September preceding their fifth birthday, although not all the children will be full time immediately. Children will be part-time for the first few weeks of the Autumn Term. Parents wishing to send their children to our school should register at: Admissions, County Hall, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DY as early as possible. The Headteacher is always pleased to show prospective parents around so please telephone to make an appointment if you wish to visit.
Admission Criteria
- Designated Transport Area Children
In rural areas of the County, children living in a designated transport area have priority for places at the school.- Elder Brother/Sister at School
Children who have an elder brother or sister who live at the same home address attending the school at the time places are offered.- Severe Medical or Social Problems
Children who have compelling or significant social or medical problems (i.e. which make attendance at school essential) are next on the list.- VC Schools Church Links
In VC schools those children who are practising Members of the Church concerned.- Nearness to School/Difficult Journeys
- Those children living nearest to the school by the shortest available walking route.
Children transfer from First to Middle School at the age of nine. This transfer takes place in September and children move provided they have attained their ninth birthday by 31st August. All children are allocated a place at Danesfield Church of England Community School, Williton.
Free transport to and from school is available for children under the age of eight who live more than two miles from the school, within the catchment area, and for children over the age of eight who live more than three miles from the school.
