LAWN PrimAry SchooL

We believe that our school is an inspiring place which engages and motivates our learners. Lawn Primary School offers an exciting variety of educational experiences for our children.

The curriculum is all embracing covering every aspect of a pupil’s development and spreading far outside the classroom made possible by our extensive grounds.

Our curriculum aims to raise the achievements of all of our pupils offering them the best educational opportunities available. We enrich the curriculum with exciting, memorable activities that make learning fun. Our pupils experience a broad, rich, enjoyable curriculum that instils a love of learning preparing pupils for the next phase of their education.

‘Pupils are typically friendly and polite, they show care for one and other... they enjoy their activities and want to do well’ - Ofsted

‘Our teachers are kind and encouraging’ – Darla Carry, Pupil

‘We work together and help one and other’ – William Dobbin, Pupil

‘Let us remember as many hands build a house, so many hearts make a school’ – Excerpt from the Lawn School Prayer

This is a happy school, where each child is valued, their individual qualities recognised, and diversity celebrated.

Throughout the school, the schools core values; confidence, excellence, resilience and respect permeate through all aspects of school life.

Teachers and teaching assistants effectively facilitate learning to help pupils meet their potential in all areas of the curriculum.

The key to the success of Lawn Primary School is its dedication and passion to develop and nurture the whole child, to make sure they are happy well-cared for individuals, ready to embark on secondary school and life itself.

The school strongly promotes depth of learning, alongside which the children’s self-respect, confidence and ability to work both independently and cooperatively are positively promoted.

Long established links with local businesses and good relations with local schools contributes to the schools tireless commitment to enhancing the learning opportunities for its pupils.

At Lawn Primary School we are committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere where staff and children work together to create a happy, safe, caring and stimulating environment in partnership with parents, governors and the local community.

We foster a culture of excellence, where pupils are encouraged to achieve the best possible standards. The standards of teaching are high and we have embedded programmes in place throughout the school to remove the barriers to learning and give all children the best chance of success.

WELCOmE tO LaWn Primary SChOOL

Starting a new school, whether at age 4 or later on is an exciting time for children, but it can also be an anxious time for them and their parents. We want our children to feel happy and secure in school and every effort is made by all the staff to create a positive atmosphere where each child is shown respect and care which allows them to develop to the highest of standards educationally, emotionally, morally, spiritually and physically.

The fulfilment of this goal can be seen in the children at Lawn Primary School who are well behaved, respectful, caring, good mannered with a positive attitude towards learning. Pupils leave Lawn Primary as well rounded individuals, ready to be good citizens of the future, strengthened by the skill set, experiences and knowledge they have gained and mastered during their educational journey thus far.

If you would like to visit Lawn Primary you are most welcome. We look forward to meeting you and would be delighted to answer your questions and, by seeing our school in action, provide you with a more detailed view of what we have to offer.

Kelly James Headteacher

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‘i strongly believe Lawn School provides the perfect balance of care, learning, challenges and achievement to enable my child to reach his potential’ – Parent

In addition to meeting National Curriculum requirements we aim to promote and encourage participation in team sports and in individual sports, outdoor pursuits including Sailing and Orienteering.

Throughout the school year, we offer a range of after school sessions in a variety of sports, including netball, hockey, cricket, boys and girls football and multi-sports. We have annual residential events for pupils in year 4 and year 6 providing opportunities for outdoor and adventurous activities. We have a number of links with local clubs, organisations and coaches, for example Swindon Town Football, The Royal Ballet School and Broome Manor Golf Club.

Our commitment to fitness extends to lunchtime where pupils regularly participate in French skipping and team games in addition to Multisports and Dance Zone activities provided by specialist coaches. Lawn Primary School enjoys regular success in Swindon School games, champions in Quad Kids (athletics), recently tennis champions with many successes in swimming and gymnastics. We are very proud of our football teams; boys currently Wiltshire Champions and holder of the Danone Cup.

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‘We use austin’s butterfly as our inspiration to keep doing better until we’ve done our best’ – Sampson Balmer, Pupil

‘Pupils show extremely good levels of concentration and attention in lessons and respect for each other’s work and effort. they make an excellent contribution to their own learning’. - Ofsted

‘Positive relationships between teachers and pupils are a marked feature. teachers regularly praise pupils’ contributions, which produces confident and resilient learners’ - Ofsted

As an Artsmark Gold School, music and the performing arts play an important part in the life of Lawn Primary. From year 2 onwards all pupils have an opportunity to learn to play the recorder and many pupils go on to learn a further instrument including saxophone, clarinet and guitar.

Throughout their time at Lawn Primary pupils perform to their parents in annual class assemblies as well as school productions starting with our Harvest Service, Christmas nativity and productions, leading to the summer year 6 leavers performance and Celebration Service. Opportunities for performance also extend to groups of pupils performing at The Oasis, The Wyvern Theatre, The Bowl in Old Town Gardens and various other local venues.

Clubs at school vary according to the time of year and demand. Recent clubs have included App Inventor, Code Club, Sewing Club, Art Club, Lawn Performing Arts Club, Circus Skills, Chess Club, Netball and Running Club.

Educational Visits are an important part of school life, greatly enhancing the curriculum, providing the children with first hand experiences and putting learning into context.

Science and IT are clear strengths of the school, holder of the Silver Science Mark and commitment to IT through a close working relationship with Intel, ensures pupils are given invaluable opportunities to study a rich and enhanced curriculum that is fast changing and reflects the world in which we live.

Breakfast Club is run by Lawn Primary Staff, opening daily at 7:50am until 8:30am. They are well resourced, providing pupils with quality care to give them a good start each morning.

After school care is provided by Big A, which provides care in a fully inclusive environment, recently graded ‘Outstanding by Ofsted’.

‘We are very proud of Lawn Primary School. the children receive a well-rounded education and they consistently achieve well against national expectations’ – governor

‘i have never had any issues or concerns regarding my children because the quality of teaching is good and levels of care are outstanding’ – Parent

We value all children regardless of their background. We promote a welcoming inclusive ethos that does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, culture, religion or ability. Children with additional needs are fully supported within our school. We are proud of our Dyslexia Friendly accreditation as well as holding the Young Carers Award. Similarly, pupils’ needs are also catered for in regards to diet and allergy. All hot meals are produced fresh on site daily using locally sourced produce wherever possible. Our kitchen holds a 5 star food hygiene rating in addition to receiving the Coeliac UK Award.

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LAWN PrimAry SchooL

Cleeve Lawns, Swindon, Sn3 1LE

Phone: 01793 522626Email: admin@lawn-pri.swindon.sch.uk

www.lawn-pri.swindon.sch.uk

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