Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Communication

  Mon 18 Apr 2016

  Please can we remind you that from Monday 18th April,  all communication between home and school will be being done via Parentmail. This is in order to reduce the schools paper costs, help the school to contribute towards conservation by reducing the amount of paper we use and also to eliminate the frustrations felt by some parents when paper copies of letters are being lost or misplaced and they are not receiving them. Please can you ensure that school has your up to date contact details to ensure that you receive all communication effectively.

   

  Thank you

• Easter Bonnet Parade

  Thu 24 Mar 2016 L Plant
  Thank you so much to all of the parents that worked on Easter bonnets with the children and came to watch our (rainy) parade today. The children really enjoyed the experience and it was clear to see the children’s hard work in the bonnets that were produced.

  

• Parent Survey Analysis 2016

  Thu 24 Mar 2016

  Another big thank you to everyone that took the time to complete the parent/carer surveys. We had a very good return rate and I’m extremely pleased with the responses that have come back to us. You are clearly as proud of our school as we are! An analysis of the results and some future actions that we will implement as a result of your comments are available to view in the Parents section of the website under 'Letters'.

• Class Photographs - Thursday 10th March

  Wed 09 Mar 2016

• Possible closure - 23rd June 2016 - EU Referendum

  Fri 26 Feb 2016

   

  Dear Parents/Carers

   

  I have been advised by the Local Authority that the school is required to provide a polling station for the EU Referendum on 23^rd June 2016.  At present I am attempting to accommodate this without a school closure, however due to the Returning Officer for Tameside requiring the use of a large space in school as a polling station there may be an unavoidable need to close.

  Please be aware that historically we have used INSET days to provide a polling station and agreed the same closure days with the Junior School, however this may or may not be the case for this specific situation.

  I will update you with further information as soon as it is available.

   

  Kind regards

  
  Mrs L. Lockett
  Headteacher

• Mission Statement, Vision and Values

  Wed 10 Feb 2016 L Plant

  OUR MISSION STATEMENT, VISION AND VALUES

   

  All the Staff have been working hard over the last half term to set the direction of the school and to really understand and encapsulate who we are and what we are about.  We have put together a new Mission Statement for our school:

   

  Inspiring young minds, creating learners for life

   

  We felt that this summed up what we are aiming to do in school every day and we hope that you feel it is a fitting statement for us.

   

  Alongside this we have developed a clear vision for the future of the school and a set of values and behaviours that we will aim to demonstrate in order to achieve our vision. These are also on display in the entrance of school.

   

  Vision:

  At Stalyhill Infant School our vision is to be a school that has the confidence, ambition and support to challenge our own boundaries and…

   

  • Has a clear focus on learning without limits

  • Promotes a safe, nurturing environment that enables children to take calculated risks, make decisions, ask questions and be independent

  • Seizes every opportunity as a learning opportunity

  • Provides a stimulating environment for enquiring minds

  • Recognises that learning is not confined to the classroom

  • Values and celebrates the contribution and skills of all stakeholders and every small step taken along a child’s learning journey

  • Values the process of learning, not just the outcome

  • Actively teaches learning ’behaviours’ to

  • Encourages new ideas

  • Promotes the well-being of each individual and of the whole child and provides opportunities to excel beyond the core curriculum

  • Has high expectations of behaviour and safety for all

  • Promotes inclusion and finds ways to overcome all barriers to learning

  • Is at the heart of the community and sustains strong, meaningful relationships with parents, carers and other stakeholders

  • Fosters a culture of challenge, support and mutual respect

  • Recognises everyone as learners who continually strive to improve themselves

  • Aspires to be the best EYFS and KS1 provision in Tameside and beyond

  • Aspires to be a centre of excellence

   

  Values:

  We strive every day to make our vision a reality. We are Stalyhill Infant School, come with us and;

   

  • Hear the buzz of happy children absorbed in their learning

  • Enjoy the security and the harmony of a group of people who nurture and care for each other.

  • Watch as children display a range of learning behaviours showing resilience, imagination, problem solving skills and the ability to make links in their learning

  • See the stimulating learning environment in which children are challenged and can access their learning with confidence and independence

  • See how learning extends beyond the school gates, to embrace the outdoors and wider community.

  • Join us, in celebrating success at every level, as all learners discover and develop their own passions, potential and individuality.

  • Watch as children enjoy the challenge of new experiences, pose questions and solve problems.

  • Prepare to take some risks as you take part in the creative breadth of exciting curriculum experiences.

  • Notice how the needs, styles, interests and talents of all, are valued and supported.

  • Notice the exemplary behaviour, as learners assume responsibility for making choices and consider how their actions affect others.

  • Notice how quickly barriers are identified and everyone works together to overcome them

  • Notice the strong relationships between adults and children

  • Enjoy the excellent relationships between school, parents, Governors and the wider community, in which all viewpoints are valued and considered.

  • Hear the buzz of staff engaging in professional dialogue, supporting and challenging their colleagues

  • Notice the links made with other schools and networks that enable us to be at the forefront of good practice.

     

• Latest Parent/Carer newsletter 9th Feb

  Wed 10 Feb 2016
  Please find the latest Parent/Carer newsletter available in the Parent's section.

• Safer Internet Day

  Tue 09 Feb 2016

  We have learned an important e-safety message:

   

  Before you click, click, click,
  You need to think, think, think,
  and TELL SOMEONE!

   

  We want to make sure everybody stays safe and has fun playing games online.

   

  Please follow the link below for information about Safer Internet Day.

   

  https://www.saferinternetday.org/

   

• Bad Weather Guidance

  Wed 13 Jan 2016

  Weather

   

  In the event of severe weather conditions the following guidelines should be used.

   

  In case of snow:-

   

  Look at the School Website – www.stalyhill-inf.tameside.sch.uk. This will be updated on a daily basis to inform you if the school is closed.

   

  Check your emails/text messages as a Parentmail will be sent out to keep you informed of the situation.

   

  Look at the Tameside Website – www.tameside.gov.uk to check if school is closed.

   

  Listen to the local radio stations – Key 103, Tameside Radio.

   

  We will endeavour to keep school open. However, our priority is the safety of the children, and if the conditions are hazardous or a number of staff are unable to get in, then we may have to close.

• It's a girl!

  Mon 04 Jan 2016

  Congratulations to Mrs Shockledge and her family on the safe arrival of Annie Grace.

  Born on 01.1.16 weighing 6lbs 6oz.