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- Welcome to St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School. We recognize that every individual is created in the image of God. We seek to nurture each member of our school community to develop his or her skills and abilities in a positive and ordered learning environment so that children mature into responsible and caring citizens. It is our aim that each member of the school community recognizes the value of every individual. As a Church of England School, we wish children to grow in the Christian faith. While being firmly committed to this, we encourage an understanding of and respect for other faiths. The principle of Christian stewardship underpins our approach to the use of the School’s resources. Our approach to our relationships is based on the Christian view of God’s love for each of His children and of Jesus’ command to forgive and love our fellows. We base our approach to achievement and the provision of opportunities for development on Jesus’ statement that he came to offer ‘life in all its fullness. We aim to give the highest priority to academic excellence through a broad-based, balanced, exciting, and creative curriculum as well as a keen focus on the performing arts and sports. Our main aim as a school is to give each child an education of real worth one which will equip him or her to take a place in society as a responsible, informed person who has high self-esteem and respect for others. We firmly believe that a child’s education must include the widest range of opportunities, be they artistic, sporting, cultural, recreational, or social. Our school has stimulating resources for teaching a creative curriculum and especially Information and Communication Technology (ICT). We now have a very modern, multipurpose computer suite which is being used well by children during and after school. In addition, each class has access to 5 laptops, 6 iPads, and an interactive whiteboard with a projector. These are used effectively throughout the school to enhance teaching and learning resources. St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School is a one-form entry school located in the flourishing and diverse area of Peckham. Our mission is to make school a calm but exciting place to be, where children feel safe and special. Our Motto, “Be the best I can be”, children and staff are encouraged to: Be encouraged to do their best Be enabled to learn and enjoy all school activities Be confident enough to make choices Be proud of what they do As a Church of England School, we recognize that each person is valuable, precious, and unique before God. Our school is a community based on trust, honesty, and love. We aim to live in peace with each other and to forgive those who have wronged us, as taught and demonstrated in the life of Jesus. We, therefore, strive to ensure that our delivery of the curriculum meets the needs of each individual and helps foster an environment where the motivation for all to achieve and reach their full potential is at the core of our commitment. We take our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern multicultural Britain very seriously. We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed, and lived out through the ethos and work of the school. All curriculum areas provide a vehicle for furthering understanding of these concepts and in particular, our RE, SMSC, and Philosophy lessons provide excellent opportunities to deepen and develop understanding. Children embrace concepts of Mutual Respect, Acceptance of different faiths and beliefs, Democracy, The Rule of Law, and Individual Liberty, with pride and we continuously encourage them to demonstrate a good understanding of the application of these to their own lives. Generating a buzz and excitement around learning is vital if children are going to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, their understanding of science and ICT, as well as develop their wider skills and knowledge. For many years at St Mary Magdalene, we have used a cross-curricular topic-based approach to learning which has been positively acknowledged by OFSTED (2013) and ARTSMARK (2013) We believe that children should have the benefit of a broad and balanced curriculum. We are particularly keen to develop children’s interest in music, art, drama, theatre, and dance. Our curriculum has been designed to help children learn essential knowledge and skills which draw upon creativity and develop the ability to become independent learners. We want our children to always be ‘The Best That They Can Be’ and equip them to be successful citizens. View full school
- The Courtyard School is a free school for pupils with special educational needs. The pupils who attend the school have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and/or speech, language, and communication needs. We are also able to offer a therapeutic element to the curriculum, through our links with CAMHS, the Local Authorities Educational Psychology team, and Integrated Services Speech and Language Therapists. All pupils are provided with a key worker to oversee all their pastoral needs. Enrichment opportunities support our commitment to support the pupils in developing their social and communication skills. We currently offer film club, drama workshops, Modern Foreign Languages, yoga, and chess. The pupils can also be supported to access the enrichment program offered at the Academy. The aspiration for all pupils is to access the highest level of qualification possible whilst also equipping them with the skills to be able to live and work independently. A highly personalized curriculum is offered to each pupil so that they can develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success. The small school supportive setting and high staff ratio enable this. We enable pupils to learn both in the mainstream classes within St Mary Magdalene Academy and in Courtyard School. The Courtyard offers a two-tiered curriculum in English and maths, either the GCSE courses or the Edexcel Functional Skills courses. These courses run alongside BTEC/entry-level science, functional skills ICT, BTEC home cooking, GCSE citizenship, ASDAN PSD, SRE, reading support, art therapy, and self-discovery. Support structures are provided for those pupils who can access GCSE or A-Level qualifications in the SMMA mainstream setting. Specifically to work with and ensure the academic, social and emotional progress of pupils with ASD. Lessons are planned and delivered to enable each child to achieve their potential. Enrichment is an important part of the personalized curriculum offer at The Courtyard. Each day pupils can choose from a range of activities, such as learning a new language, yoga, and chess. We feel that this plays a vital role in the development of their social skills and further enables them to build relationships with their peers. Pupils are also able to access excellent enrichment offer at the Academy. They can take part in an extremely varied program, for example, basketball, farming, drama, and book club. The Courtyard, as part of St Mary Magdalene Academy, has the ethos of a Christian community for learning as the basis of the Behaviour Policy. We encourage good behavioral standards and social inclusion through a personalized behavior program that is set out in a clear code of conduct. We use a combination of routine, consistency, positive reinforcement, rewards, and sanctions in a calm setting to prepare pupils for the responsibilities of adult life. Bullying and the school’s behavior policy. In summary, it states that students can expect to: Be provided with a safe place to learn and socialize. Be provided with a curriculum that promotes positive relationships with their peers and refutes any acceptance of bullying behavior. The school will work to promote anti-bullying: Provide a safe learning environment that is closely monitored for incidences of bullying. Provide vulnerable students with support, strategies, and buddies to overcome bullying. Closely monitor the recorded incidences and update the curriculum to ensure that appropriate issues are taught. Outline the preventative measures the Courtyard undertakes in the academic curriculum to prevent bullying. Our Sixth form pupils achieved excellent at the end of the last academic year. Pupils studied IB courses, BTEC courses, and GCSE courses. All pupils achieved success and have moved on to a range of further education provisions, including Kingston University, The Leighton Project, and an apprenticeship at Saddlers Well Theatre. View full school
Welcome to St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School. We recognize that every individual is created in the image of God. We seek to nurture each member of our school community to develop his or her skills and abilities in a positive and ordered learning environment so that children mature into responsible and caring citizens. It is our aim that each member of the school community recognizes the value of every individual. As a Church of England School, we wish children to grow in the Christian faith. While being firmly committed to this, we encourage an understanding of and respect for other faiths. The principle of Christian stewardship underpins our approach to the use of the School’s resources. Our approach to our relationships is based on the Christian view of God’s love for each of His children and of Jesus’ command to forgive and love our fellows. We base our approach to achievement and the provision of opportunities for development on Jesus’ statement that he came to offer ‘life in all its fullness. We aim to give the highest priority to academic excellence through a broad-based, balanced, exciting, and creative curriculum as well as a keen focus on the performing arts and sports. Our main aim as a school is to give each child an education of real worth one which will equip him or her to take a place in society as a responsible, informed person who has high self-esteem and respect for others. We firmly believe that a child’s education must include the widest range of opportunities, be they artistic, sporting, cultural, recreational, or social. Our school has stimulating resources for teaching a creative curriculum and especially Information and Communication Technology (ICT). We now have a very modern, multipurpose computer suite which is being used well by children during and after school. In addition, each class has access to 5 laptops, 6 iPads, and an interactive whiteboard with a projector. These are used effectively throughout the school to enhance teaching and learning resources. St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School is a one-form entry school located in the flourishing and diverse area of Peckham. Our mission is to make school a calm but exciting place to be, where children feel safe and special. Our Motto, “Be the best I can be”, children and staff are encouraged to: Be encouraged to do their best Be enabled to learn and enjoy all school activities Be confident enough to make choices Be proud of what they do As a Church of England School, we recognize that each person is valuable, precious, and unique before God. Our school is a community based on trust, honesty, and love. We aim to live in peace with each other and to forgive those who have wronged us, as taught and demonstrated in the life of Jesus. We, therefore, strive to ensure that our delivery of the curriculum meets the needs of each individual and helps foster an environment where the motivation for all to achieve and reach their full potential is at the core of our commitment. We take our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern multicultural Britain very seriously. We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed, and lived out through the ethos and work of the school. All curriculum areas provide a vehicle for furthering understanding of these concepts and in particular, our RE, SMSC, and Philosophy lessons provide excellent opportunities to deepen and develop understanding. Children embrace concepts of Mutual Respect, Acceptance of different faiths and beliefs, Democracy, The Rule of Law, and Individual Liberty, with pride and we continuously encourage them to demonstrate a good understanding of the application of these to their own lives. Generating a buzz and excitement around learning is vital if children are going to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, their understanding of science and ICT, as well as develop their wider skills and knowledge. For many years at St Mary Magdalene, we have used a cross-curricular topic-based approach to learning which has been positively acknowledged by OFSTED (2013) and ARTSMARK (2013) We believe that children should have the benefit of a broad and balanced curriculum. We are particularly keen to develop children’s interest in music, art, drama, theatre, and dance. Our curriculum has been designed to help children learn essential knowledge and skills which draw upon creativity and develop the ability to become independent learners. We want our children to always be ‘The Best That They Can Be’ and equip them to be successful citizens.
The Courtyard School is a free school for pupils with special educational needs. The pupils who attend the school have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and/or speech, language, and communication needs. We are also able to offer a therapeutic element to the curriculum, through our links with CAMHS, the Local Authorities Educational Psychology team, and Integrated Services Speech and Language Therapists. All pupils are provided with a key worker to oversee all their pastoral needs. Enrichment opportunities support our commitment to support the pupils in developing their social and communication skills. We currently offer film club, drama workshops, Modern Foreign Languages, yoga, and chess. The pupils can also be supported to access the enrichment program offered at the Academy. The aspiration for all pupils is to access the highest level of qualification possible whilst also equipping them with the skills to be able to live and work independently. A highly personalized curriculum is offered to each pupil so that they can develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success. The small school supportive setting and high staff ratio enable this. We enable pupils to learn both in the mainstream classes within St Mary Magdalene Academy and in Courtyard School. The Courtyard offers a two-tiered curriculum in English and maths, either the GCSE courses or the Edexcel Functional Skills courses. These courses run alongside BTEC/entry-level science, functional skills ICT, BTEC home cooking, GCSE citizenship, ASDAN PSD, SRE, reading support, art therapy, and self-discovery. Support structures are provided for those pupils who can access GCSE or A-Level qualifications in the SMMA mainstream setting. Specifically to work with and ensure the academic, social and emotional progress of pupils with ASD. Lessons are planned and delivered to enable each child to achieve their potential. Enrichment is an important part of the personalized curriculum offer at The Courtyard. Each day pupils can choose from a range of activities, such as learning a new language, yoga, and chess. We feel that this plays a vital role in the development of their social skills and further enables them to build relationships with their peers. Pupils are also able to access excellent enrichment offer at the Academy. They can take part in an extremely varied program, for example, basketball, farming, drama, and book club. The Courtyard, as part of St Mary Magdalene Academy, has the ethos of a Christian community for learning as the basis of the Behaviour Policy. We encourage good behavioral standards and social inclusion through a personalized behavior program that is set out in a clear code of conduct. We use a combination of routine, consistency, positive reinforcement, rewards, and sanctions in a calm setting to prepare pupils for the responsibilities of adult life. Bullying and the school’s behavior policy. In summary, it states that students can expect to: Be provided with a safe place to learn and socialize. Be provided with a curriculum that promotes positive relationships with their peers and refutes any acceptance of bullying behavior. The school will work to promote anti-bullying: Provide a safe learning environment that is closely monitored for incidences of bullying. Provide vulnerable students with support, strategies, and buddies to overcome bullying. Closely monitor the recorded incidences and update the curriculum to ensure that appropriate issues are taught. Outline the preventative measures the Courtyard undertakes in the academic curriculum to prevent bullying. Our Sixth form pupils achieved excellent at the end of the last academic year. Pupils studied IB courses, BTEC courses, and GCSE courses. All pupils achieved success and have moved on to a range of further education provisions, including Kingston University, The Leighton Project, and an apprenticeship at Saddlers Well Theatre.
