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On behalf of all the staff and children, We would like to extend to you a warm welcome to the thriving school community of St. Monica's. I intend that this prospectus will provide you with a glimpse into the daily life and activities of St. Monica's. It cannot cover every aspect of school life, so We hope that you will contact me with any further questions which you may have. We would be delighted of course, if you could visit us during the school day to see us "at work". Both children and staff always welcome visitors. Perhaps you would be kind enough to make an appointment for such a visit so that We can ensure We are available to be with you. As a Church in Wales school, we place great emphasis on respect for the individual. Every child is special and unique and as stated in our Vision – Every Child has the Chance to Shine! Our aim is that every pupil achieves their best. Every member of staff whether a teacher or not is part of the team. Every parent is encouraged to work with us in partnership. On entering St. Monica's you will quickly appreciate that this is our approach to education. This is what our children say: “This is a very safe and happy school, where we are all very respectful and every child has the chance to shine.” “It is very nice that there are loads of people from different countries who can all meet in one place.” The vast majority of parents choose to send their children to St. Monica’s because it is a Church in Wales school and they want the special kind of education a church school will provide. We ask every child to bring their faith with them as they come into school – not to leave it at the door. We are a very multicultural school in the heart of Cathays and welcome children of all faiths as well as those who may have no faith expressed at home. We ask that everyone who comes to St Monica’s, whether they be a pupil, member of staff, or visitor comes with an open heart, ready to join in, in friendship and fellowship. The Vision for our School At St. Monica’s we believe that God loves us and we are made in God’s image. We work together to provide a safe and happy school where the Christian values of love, respect, and forgiveness surround us and every child has the chance to shine. Everyone will have the confidence to make choices in line with God’s purpose, achieve beyond their expectations and share the riches of God’s creation. View full school

Our aim at Gladstone Park is to ensure that all children receive an exciting, relevant curriculum that fosters a life-long love of learning. We strive to enable all children to maximize their potential and develop pupils as confident, resilient, and emotionally literate individuals, fully prepared for their future life, ready to seize opportunities, and able to contribute meaningfully to the wider community. At Gladstone Park, we wholeheartedly promote a stimulating and positive learning environment where all our children feel happy, safe, and valued as individuals. We recognize that this vision can only be achieved through a dedicated and committed partnership between staff, pupils, and parents and endeavor to create the ethos that allows this to flourish. Our school values are: Determination (to do our best) Service and Kindness Peace and Forgiveness Justice and Honesty Responsibility Respect and Co-operation We are proud of our healthy school meals cooked on the premises by our staff. The varied daily menu includes a salad bar and fruit with a choice of sandwiches or cooked main meal and dessert. Our meat is Halal with a vegetarian option. KS1 pupils are entitled to have a free school meal. British values underpin the school values and curriculum. They are reinforced through our School Vision. At Gladstone Park Primary School we are completely committed to ensuring that our school is highly inclusive and that every member of our school community is valued and celebrated. We have a value for each half term which is explored in school assembly and explicitly examined in PSHE lessons. Democracy is widespread within the school. Pupils have the opportunity to have their voices heard through our Pupil Council and Pupil questionnaires. Our school behavior policy involves rewards that the pupils vote on as a class group. The importance of Laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days, as well as when dealing with behavior and through school assemblies. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves, and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police Fire Service etc. are regular parts of our calendar and help reinforce this message. Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through of provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Pupils are given the freedom to make choices within the school. Part of our school ethos and behavior policy has developed from our Core Values such as ‘Respect’, and pupils have been part of discussions and assemblies related to what this means and how it is shown. Posters around the school promote respect for others and this is reiterated through our classroom and learning rules, as well as our behavior policy. This is achieved through enhancing pupils' understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society and by giving them opportunities to experience such diversity. Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudice-based bullying have been followed and supported by learning in RE and PSHE. The school has a ‘Language of the week’ linking to languages spoken by our EAL pupils. Members of different faiths, religions, or beliefs are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. Our Pupil Forums in particular show that this has been successful. View full school

Trinity College is a dynamic and passionate education community committed to partnering with parents to ensure that our students grow and develop and THRIVE. At Trinity College, our Australian Curriculum is founded on Biblical Principles that lead our students to discover and understand the world around them from a Christian Perspective. Our dynamic staff is committed Christians, highly skilled in effective teaching and learning approaches that result in excellent student outcomes for all students at every year level. Our Classrooms encourage innovation and creativity and are a place where the individual needs of students are met. Focusing on individual learners, we believe that every child can demonstrate growth in literacy and numeracy. Our highly skilled and passionate classroom teachers target specific student needs and work together with families to improve learning outcomes. Our staff implements innovative programs using proven teaching and learning approaches that focus on student engagement and higher-order thinking. The range of extra and co-curricular activities alongside a first-class learning program provides our students with an exceptional Early Years, Primary, and Secondary Schooling experience. Trinity College enables students to prepare for their post-school life in a Living, Learning Community with a proven track record. The Trinity College culture of Living, Learning, and Community continues to build a distinctive school with a big heart and a great future. Trinity College Kindy prepares your child for their first year of schooling in a purpose-built center that has been thoughtfully arranged to best suit the children's needs. It offers opportunities to participate in active movement, play, make and listen to music, explore, and learn about the environment. The day is full of busy, creative learning balanced with moments of rest and reflection. The balance of encouragement and nurture in the Early Years is proven to be a key to a successful start in life! Essential not just for the beginning of academic learning but also for shaping character traits that create people who will make great choices in life. Here at Trinity, we believe the environment and the people around you are vitally important and significantly impact whom you will become. Hence, we are passionate about getting this right for our little people, who will one day grow into BIG people. We believe that every child deserves a healthy start in life where they are encouraged, inspired, and challenged to grow and develop to reach the full potential God created within them. View full school