Making Learning Irresistible
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“Our child is happy, secure
and thriving in this school”
Parent Questionnaire
02
A very warm welcome to
Gurnard Primary School
Gurnard is a vibrant, happy school where Our talented staff ensure that our pupils’ achievements, experiences
close partnerships enable everyone to thrive. and lifetime foundations are our top priority. Pupils are encouraged to
Children come first and we share a passionate explore new opportunities and to develop a passion for their leaning.
commitment to supporting everyone to give their Our extensive learning environments and inspiring curriculum offer pupils
best. Our pupils respect and care for each other, many opportunities to develop their life skills and appreciate the wider
developing lasting friendships. world. We encourage them to aim high and work hard, knowing that
facing challenges and making mistakes are all just part of the journey.
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“Gurnard Primary is a school where children
learn to love education. Pupils enjoy attending this
happy and vibrant school, rarely missing a day.”
Ofsted report, November 2019
04 Outstanding teaching across the curriculum ensures that children make rapid
progress. This has been recognised through consistently high academic results
Seeking excellence as well as national gold standard awards in science, the arts and sport. All classes
in everything we do have high levels of adult support with extension opportunities for the more able
and additional support for those who need extra help. We meet regularly with families
At Gurnard we have high aspirations for to discuss how each child is progressing and to explain the next steps in their learning.
every child, whatever their ability or starting
point. Our school motto - Inspire, Achieve,
Celebrate - is about recognising and
celebrating success in everyone.
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“My child has something new
to tell me every day.”
Parent Questionnaire
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Making learning so irresistible
that children love coming to school
We aim to make learning so irresistible We have specialist teachers for all subjects in key stage 2. In key stage 1
that children love coming to school. these specialists work alongside class teachers to enrich lessons in PE, music,
We are constantly searching for new French, computing and science. We believe passionately that children benefit
and innovative ways to make learning from taking part in special activities, performances, days out and residential visits.
exciting, so that everyone at Gurnard enjoys
the sense of adventure that learning brings. Although we recognise that academic success is important, we believe that
for education to be successful, it has to be about preparing children for life.
We believe that our children should develop an understanding of the wider world,
their place within it and how they can make a positive difference.
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“The school has an extremely supportive staff who
are committed to building relationships with families
and supporting them to meet their children’s needs.”
Leading Parent Partnership Award June 2018
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A caring family school where every
child is valued and nurtured
Gurnard is a friendly school where everyone knows Our staff team is committed to making a real difference to the children
each other. New children are warmly welcomed and in our care. They are positive, approachable and recognise the unique
settle in quickly. Our pupils show tremendous care needs of each child. Everything we do is to ensure that children enjoy
and respect for one another and we are very proud coming to school and are supported to be successful in all areas of
of their excellent behaviour. school life. Our commitment to working together with families to
support children’s learning has been recognised through the
Leading Parent Partnership Award.
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“The school has an incredibly warm
and nurturing family feel to it.”
Parent Questionnaire
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Opportunities for your child to develop
their special interests and talents
As a leading Artsmark School, we value creativity. We make full use of our extensive sports facilities and specialist equipment.
We have a resident artist and regularly take part Our inclusive approach to sport means that all children are encouraged to try
in community projects. All children learn to play things out, discover what they enjoy and take part in school, local and regional
a different instrument each year including the events. Gurnard offers a wide range of activities and workshops to enrich
ocarina, recorder, samba drums, ukulele and and extend children’s learning. Many of these are led by experts from cultural,
a brass instrument. heritage, sports and community organisations.
BARING ROAD
GURNARD COWES
PRIMARY SCHOOL
COWES GOLF COURSE
BARING ROAD
Gurnard Primary School Just 10 COW LANE THE
Baring Road minutes from BARN
Cowes
Isle of Wight Newport
PO31 8DS
OSSFIELD AVE
Telephone: 01983 295713 CR
www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk
We would be delighted to welcome you to Gurnard Primary BARING ROAD
School to chat with our pupils, teachers and leaders. Please call
01983 295713 to book an appointment. We look forward to
meeting you and showing you our wonderful school.
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