WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Carers,

Badsworth CE (VC) J&I school strives to give everyone – children, parents/carers, staff and governors – the support everyone needs.  At our school everyone is treated fairly and with equality. Our vision in school is Consider And Respect Everyone as Jesus taught, Prepare for a bright future and Believe we can make a difference.’ 'I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 'Philippians 4:13. 

In our school there are many ways to celebrate our different achievements. For example:

Our Achievement Worship – Each week we have a gathering of all classes to celebrate our school's achievements that week. This worship has a variety of awards including attendance, clutter crew, and by putting our school vision into practise we can be added to the Golden Book.

"Getting in the Golden Book makes me realise what I've achieved and it makes me realise all the things other people have achieved too. I like it." Y5 School Councillor 

Values and Vision Book – If we are noticed by a member of staff, a pupil or a visitor for demonstrating our Christian Values we are rewarded with the opportunity to sit on the top table with the Headteacher to share a meal.

"Being in the Values and Vision Book makes me feel very proud and I love telling my grown-up about it because it makes them very proud too!" - Y1 School Councillor

Certificates Of Achievement – These can be awarded for different things such as: swimming, taking part in sporting competitions, progressing onto pen for handwriting and music exams.

"Getting my handwriting certificate in front of the whole school made me very pleased but I also liked that everyone else knew about it and clapped me." Y3 School Councillor

Spotter Stickers - These are given to children by members of staff when children have been ‘spotted’ for setting a good example to others, or doing good work in a variety of ways. Every child has a spotter chart in which they collect their spotters and when they have achieved a certain number, they will receive a ‘spotter prize.’ Prizes include pencils, pencil cases, sharpeners, rulers etc.

"When I get a spotter prize it makes me impressed with myself that I have worked hard enough to earn that prize. It makes me feel excited when I have that prize." Y4 School Councillor

Our lessons at Badsworth School are always fun so the children learning can understand new things and develop new skills. When lessons are fun, the children progress more quickly too. Pupils work independently but also in pairs and groups to make their work the very best it can be. 

At break times and lunchtimes, we use OPAL which means Outdoor Play And Learning. We are encouraged to explore with different equipment and use our imaginations. We are able to play with children from any class. Children enjoy playing with toys such as dinosaurs, dressing-up, building blocks and going on the activity trail. After playing with all the equipment, it is our responsibility to tidy up what we have played with. By playing in this way, we learn to share the toys that we are playing with. 

Every year as a school, we raise money for charities such as the Royal British Legion, Children In Need, The Prince Of Wales Hospice and Comic Relief. We also raise money for ‘FOBS’ (Friends Of Badsworth School) through dress down days, film nights, discos, and by designing and making personalised Christmas cards. 

In our School Council meetings, we try to make decisions to make school life the best it can be. The School Council feel it is our role to be responsible and set a good example to other children. We have suggestion boxes in our classrooms. We discuss any suggestions at School Council meetings so children can have a voice, showing that their opinion matters. 

Through the curriculum or by events that happen, we always try to be Courageous Advocates, standing up for justice and taking responsibility.

Overall, Badsworth School is an outstanding place to learn and make new friends. We are sure your child will feel welcome and safe every time they pass through our gates.

Yours sincerely,

THE SCHOOL COUNCIL