At Millhouse Primary School we endeavour to make learning fun, with a rich variety of activities both within the curriculum and as part of our extended school day. We follow the Government’s ‘Every Child Matters’ Agenda.
WE STAY SAFE
Our children enjoy school and feel a strong sense of belonging in a safe and caring environment.
Our spacious building and beautiful grounds are inviting and
secure.
Our strong ‘family’ ethos ensures all children feel happy and welcome.
All adults in school are police checked.
Risk assessments are embedded in all our work.
Golden Rules
All members of the school are involved with the discussion and establishment of these rules and all parents are issued a copy. The rules are displayed in every classroom and around school. The Golden Rules, which cover respect for people, property and work are explicitly taught through Circle Time activities.
WE ARE HEALTHY
We provide a wealth of experiences to encourage lifelong healthy living.
Promoting emotional wellbeing is very important to us.
We offer a range of sporting events and fixtures, and have been awarded the Sports Activemark.
We hold an annual ‘Healthy Week’.
Fresh fruit is provided for our Infant children. Milk is on offer to all.
Our ‘Groovy Gardeners’ are converting an area of field into a senses garden.
WE ENJOY AND ACHIEVE
Our goal is for every child to achieve their best and to enjoy their time in school.
We provide a stimulating learning environment. Our children love our spacious field which has adventure play equipment, a Friends’ Area, a Virtual Pond and a wild area. Indoors we have quality interactive displays, an ICT suite and up to date library.
Children receive a balanced relevant curriculum, enriched through first hand experiences. Different learning styles are accommodated and children are encouraged to take an active role in all learning.
All children can take part in ‘Golden Time’, our extra curricular programme and Family Learning events.
Our assessment and tracking systems ensure we provide the best learning opportunities and offer challenge and support.
We have regular meetings with parents and have an open door policy, where carers can meet staff at a mutually agreeable time.
WE PROMOTE ECONOMIC WELL BEING
We develop key skills to ensure economic well being.
All children learn French.
Local engineers run our ‘Imagineering’ club.
We undertake regular visits to the world of work – The Post Office, factory visits, Barnsley’s Design Centre.
Children plan and manage their own stalls at regular coffee mornings.
We promote concern for the local area – Local Heritage Project, visits in local area, charity involvement.
Our Breakfast and After School Club is open to all, as is the mobile library.
WE MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION
We aim to educate our children to be global citizens and reinforce their spiritual, moral, social and cultural values.
Our Golden Rules reinforce care and kindness at all times.
Decision making is always encouraged.
Pupils can be monitors and mentors, play leaders and School Councillors.
We develop community engagement in many ways – for example charity work, school ambassadors go into the community, Well Dressing, Christmas in church.
Achievement is recognised with praise, certificates, rewards, and stickers.
