Newsletter 2 - 2009

*****Inspection*****

I hope you have had a chance to read the inspection summary that we sent out to you last week. I have included part of the press release that the LEA has written so you get a further flavour of the whole report. If any of you would like a full report you can find it on the ESTYN website or ask in the office for a copy. The full report can also be accessed by going onto the ABOUT US page and clicking on the link.

*****Dates*****

School Photo day - October 20th

Half term - Monday 26th October - Friday 30th October

INSET days - Thursday 5th and Friday 6th November

Y1/2 Maths exhibition - a change of date from 6th November to Friday 13th Novemeber at 2.30pm.

*****Lost Property*****

There are lots of lost property items from last term - come to the office to claim it please.

*****Coats*****

Now the day are colder and wetter please ensure your child brings a coat with a hood if possible everyday to school.

*****Dinner money*****

Dinner money has now gone up to £9.50 payable on Mondays only. Please send this in a sealed envelope with your child's name on it.

*****School praised by inspectors*****

A Swansea school has received rich praise after a thorough week-long inspection.

The efforts of Birchgrove Primary's 370 plus young people  and the whole school get high marks in the ESTYN report.

Inspector David Evans says "Birchgrove Primary is a good, happy school where staff and pupils work together well."

Headteacher Eleanor Treen said "We are proud of theis report, especially pleased that the inspection team recognised that this is a truly caring environment in which to learn and teach."

The Assembly funded inspection team judged that the care for, guidance and support for learners was "good with outstanding features."

This is a significant feature of the school. Regardless of ability, race, gender or home background, the school provides a very happy, welcoming, friendly environment for pupils to learn and play.

There was warm praise for the head, deputy head, teachers and support staff. The inspector reported that 90% of the teaching had been judged at Grade 2 or above.

Swnasea Council Cabinat Memeber for Education, Mike Day said " I congratulate all conected with Birchgrove Primary School on this positive, encouraging report. The inspection team's findings reflect all the hard work and the skill that are features of this school."