Brindishe Green is a community school where learning together is seen as a very important part of the education that we offer.
The school is arranged on three floors with our youngest children on the ground floor. Though the building might look traditional, we use it in a modern way. Our children use different spaces in the school depending on the curriculum area or the type of learning in which they are involved. Each year group of children or class has its classroom. Each class will also use and learn in shared areas outside their classroom. This may be in an art, dance, or music studio, or outdoor learning areas. They will not always be limited to one classroom under the direct supervision of their teacher. You might imagine this creates a lot of noise as children move around our large building. It doesn’t – Brindishe Green is a very quiet and calm school. Children learn in a calm and considerate way and behave responsibly.
Our flexible approach to learning encourages a feeling of commitment and belonging in our children. They are encouraged to see themselves as part of the whole school, they get to know all members of staff and all members of staff know them. Teaching and support staff work closely together sharing responsibility for making a very organized and educationally stimulating environment, ensuring that resources are well looked after and available. They help all children to behave well and become successful learners.
Structure and organization are important to us and we have clear procedures and policies for every aspect of school life. These are agreed by staff and governors in consultation with parents and carers and are applied carefully to ensure that Brindishe Green children achieve high standards, are well supported in their learning, and develop a strong sense of community and good citizenship. Children, families, and staff at Brindishe Schools are drawn from a rich variety of social backgrounds, family structures, ethnic groups, and religions.
We expect and work towards the high achievement of all pupils. Each child’s contribution to the classroom and school is welcomed and valued. We make sure that they have the opportunity to learn to the best of their ability and to raise their academic achievement. Education at Brindishe Schools is designed to benefit all of our children and to celebrate the rich, cultural diversity of Lewisham’s local community.
There are three Brindishe Schools. One school is in Lee Green and is known as Brindishe Lee. Two schools are in Hither Green and are known as Brindishe Green and Brindishe Manor School.
All three schools work in close partnership with each other and share many links, ideas, values, and beliefs. However, each school has its personality, community, and staffing including its headteacher. Lisa Morris is the headteacher at Brindishe Lee, Sarah Garbutt at Brindishe Green, and Gerlinde Achenbach at Brindishe Manor.
Brindishe Schools work together to serve a local and shared community of children and their families. Together our three schools provide Lewisham's children with a rich, creative, and challenging primary education.
