We did two days of interviews this week for our School Direct trainees for the three schools from September. School Direct trainees train on-the-job to become qualified teachers. We were impressed with the calibre of applications and feel that we have a very strong group of trainees to grow into outstanding teachers of the future for our schools. This kind of co-operation and scale is one of the enormous benefits of our schools' partnership.
We welcomed Frankie Sulke, Lewisham Director of Children's Services, to Haseltine on Thursday. Ms Brumby and I were delighted that Ms Sulke was incredibly impressed with the school, with the children and with the staff. Haseltine really does speak for itself from the moment that you walk through the door. Please do tell friends, colleagues and family all about Haseltine. We are still working with a local perception of the school that is a long time outdated.
I went to the Department for Education on Friday to consult on the roll out of the new Primary National Curriculum. The Department is keen that Teaching Schools like ours play a central part in the national roll-out of the new curriculum. This will inevitably present us with challenges, but it will also allow us to stay ahead of the curve and to develop the curriculum in the way that we want to teach it. I am encouraged by the way in which the government wants to manage the roll-out as I feel that allowing schools and teachers to own the process is key to successful adoption.
Haseltine's outstanding ofsted report was sent out to parents this week and will be posted on the ofsted website next week. In other news, the Reception children had an adventure in the London Aquarium and Class 3S did their assembly, showing off their skills as historians and their fabulous Viking knowledge.
At Fairlawn, Year 6 pupils attended a World War 2 workshop. The children experienced what life was like during the Second World War. There was a Whole School Chinese New Year Assemby - Kai and Lisa Draper taught the staff and children how to 'sign' the signs of the zodiac. In sporting news, Fairlawn won a football friendly against Rathfern 7-3
At Kilmorie, the Year 6 children went out on a trip to the Natural History Museum to investigate habitats and adaptation. Year 5 (Sarah's Class) held their class assembly on the subject of Space. The Friends of Kilmorie held a cake sale on Friday. Our thanks for their wonderful efforts and ongoing support for the school.
Have a fabulous weekend,
Mark Wilson
Executive Headteacher
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