Judged OUTSTANDING for Early Years, Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes (Ofsted May 2024), ......'In the Reception class, children receive an excellent start to their education.'.....'Children are exceptionally well prepared for learning in Year 1.'.....'Pupils develop as mature individuals due to the exemplary provision that they receive to support their personal development.'.....'Pupils’ behaviour during lessons and around school is exemplary.'.....'Pupils are proud of their school mission statement. They aspire ‘not to have more but to be more’ in all that they do. Pupils are happy in school.'.....

St Paul's Catholic Primary School

A Voluntary Academy

Aspire not to have more but to be more – St Oscar Romero

Autumn

In this topic we will be getting used to the school environment and what changes the children are discovering, getting used to school routines and finding out about the new challenges of Year 1. As we talk about differences we will consider differences between us (including family units, cultures and disabilities) and reflect on the fact that these are what make us interesting and us. Pupils will clearly receive the message that we are all worthy and welcome within our class, school and society. We will be noticing the changes in the environment around us and considering the question 'Why are there so many leaves on the floor?' Lots of time outdoors experiencing the signs of Autumn and finding out about seasonal changes and creating our own weather forecasts. We will create our own patterns with Autumn leaves in the style of William Morris.