Sad to be leaving...

Dear Families,
I have received many cards from families thanking me for the work that we have achieved so far with our wonderful school. Thank you so much for your kind words they mean a lot.
I'm still working hard to ensure standards remain high in my absence and Mrs Strickland is taking on board all she can before I go.
I have mixed emotions at the moment, I am deeply saddened to be leaving GP and my amazing team but very excited for the new challenges ahead!
The Governors, Diocese and School Improvement Adviser are working hard with the recruitment process for the New Headteacher and I'm sure they will get the right person for the job.
Thanks again.
Mrs S

Thank you to Miss Paynes and Miss Lyndon-Hogg for arranging the lego workshop for Year 1 & Year 2. The children had a fantastic time and their lego cities were amazing!

Teaching & Learning staffing 2015-16

Nursery
Mrs Wilson
Mrs Hayton

Reception
Miss Greenwood
Mrs Batty
Mrs Axall

Year 1
Miss Paynes
Mrs Worland

Year 2
Miss Lyndon-Hogg
Mrs Wray

Year 3
Miss Patrick
Mrs Grassham

Year 4
Mrs Houghton

Year 5
Ms Taylor
Mrs Cobb

Year 6
Mrs Fox
Mrs Strickland

Learning Mentor
Mrs Burnett

Admin
Mrs Sheldon
Ms Smart

Superintendent
Mr Howieson

Year 6 Bolton Abbey Trip on a lovely sunny day!

Getting ready for the day ahead today...

2014-15 New Academic Year

What a fantastic start to the year we have all made. The classrooms look fantastic and we'd all like to say a big thank you to Mr Howieson and his team for all the hard work that has taken place across the summer.

The Teaching and Learning Staffing Structure 2014-15
Reception:
Teacher: Miss Greenwood
Key Workers: Mrs Batty & Mrs Worland
SNA: Mrs Wray
Year 1:
Teacher: Miss Paynes
LSA: Mrs Axall
Year 2:
Teacher: Miss Lyndon-Hogg
LSA: Mrs Cobb
Year 3
Teacher: Ms Taylor
Part Time LSA: Mrs Grassham
Year 4
Teacher: Miss McVeigh
Year 5
Teacher: Miss Spedding
Year 6
Mrs Fox (Mon-Wed)
Mrs Strickland (Thur-Fri)
Pupil Premium Tutoring
Teacher: Mrs Harrison-Racey
Teacher: Mrs Ward
Learning Mentor
Mrs Burnett

Office Structure 2014-15
School Business Manager: Mrs Sheldon
Admin Assistant: Ms Smart
Attendance Support: Mrs Burnett

I hope this helps you when you need to contact staff with concerns. Great Preston CE Primary School has an open door policy and we would rather you came to talk to us about issues. We don't want parents to worry or children to be anxious so don't let issues build up do come and see us.

Thank you
Mrs Simpson

African Drumming & Inspire Workshop

I left the office door open on Thursday so that I could listen to the wonderful drumming in the hall. The Y1 & Y2 children have very good sense of rhythm and their teacher for the day was very impressed. The performance for parents at the end of the day was very well attended and I'm sure you will have had a little dance whilst listening to your children!


Miss McVeigh's Y5 Inspire Workshop was also very well attended by parents who learned alongside their children for the afternoon. The Topic is based around Inventions and famous inventors with the children undertaking their own research projects in child initiated areas of interest.


Thank you to all our families for your support.
Mrs Simpson

Carriage Works Pantomime 6/12/13 11.30pm-3.30pm

All the children from Y1 to Y6 will be enjoying a lovely visit to the Carriage Works in Leeds City Centre tomorrow. Please remember that all the children need a packed lunch and we will be returning to school at 3.30pm and not 3.15pm. I'm sure they will really enjoy themselves! Mrs S