Brunel is an Ofsted graded 'GOOD' school with 'OUTSTANDING' Personal Development and Early Years Provision - click here to see the full report
The KIRFs Cafe will be held at the start of each new half
term. Thank you to those parents and children who have come along so far, we hope
you found it useful.
What are KIRFs?
KIRFs (Key Instant Recall Facts) are
pieces of mathematical knowledge that we want the children to learn
off-by-heart or be able to work out very quickly (within 3 seconds).
They are
designed to support the development of the mental skills that underpin
mathematics.
They are particularly useful when calculating, be it adding,
subtracting, multiplying or dividing and include facts such as number
bonds, counting on, back, times tables, equivalence of units of measure, and
square numbers.
Each year group is allocated key facts to focus on throughout
the year, in line with age related expectations. These should be practised for
rapid recall.Check out the website and class blogs for the newest KIRFs each
half term.
Reading Cafe (monthly) Parents, children and siblings are
invited in on the following dates to share stories, recommendations and chat
about books along with Miss Pentreath and our Reading Pioneers. Tuesday 23rd
April- Year R, 1 and 2 Tuesday 14th May-Year 3 and 4.Tuesday 18th
June-Year 5 and 6.
At the first of the Parents Cafes, held last week, we welcomed Matt Wilmott, Autism
Advisor from the Cornwall Autism Team, to talk about Autism and effective
adaptations which can be made both within school and at home. Parents and
Carers had the chance to network with other parents, ask questions and look at
some of the resources we use to support neurodivergent children
We look forward to welcoming you at cafe events in the future and welcome suggestions for topics.
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Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy is a larger than average primary school in Cornwall with approximately 230 pupils on roll. Brunel provides the full range of pre-school care, nursery and primary education, and before and after school Kids Club, all on one secure site. Most of the children who join us at two, three or four remain at Brunel until they leave for secondary school at age eleven.
Brunel is part of the Bridge Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to delivering high quality educational provision across all its 14 academies whilst encouraging each Academy to reflect the individual needs of its own local community. We welcome the additional support and learning opportunities that being part of a Trust provides.
We are situated on a quiet site, away from busy roads yet conveniently close to Saltash Health Centre, Library and Leisure Centre and adjacent to Saltash Children’s Centre. We have an extensive site and are very fortunate in being able to work with children in such varied and attractive surroundings. Both the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 sites have large playgrounds surrounded by trees and shrubs, and the school has its own vegetable plots, chickens, fixed play equipment, separate Early Years Foundation Stage play areas and a large playing field.
Our Cornish school motto is ‘Degemer An Jydh’ which approximately translates to ‘Seize the Day’. We encourage pupils to make the most of all the varied opportunities that attending our school provides and not waste a minute of their learning experiences.
Our pupils are happy and tell us that they enjoy their time at Brunel, with fun learning and teachers and staff who know them and who are always there to help. Our parent and family communications tell us that they are happy with the school, that they feel their children are safe and that the school cares about them. We strongly believe in the whole child and preparing our pupils to be active citizens for life in a modern, democratic society. Saltash is rich and vibrant town and we are proud of our strong community links.
Safeguarding and welfare is intrinsic and essential in all that we do at Brunel Primary. Children are taught the values of determination, responsibility, curiosity, excellence, enthusiasm and creativity. We promote open and honest communication with parents, carers and the professionals who support us.
If you require further information or a paper copy of information on our website then please contact the school office.
Mrs Suzanne Cooper
Headteacher
Headteacher:
Suzanne Cooper
Callington Road
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 6DX
01752 848900
secretary@brunelprimary.co.uk
https://www.brunelprimary.co.uk
Creative
We are bold and innovative in our approach to find new solutions to the challenges we face.
Curious
We are inspired by the awe and wonder of the world.
Responsible
We take responsibility for our actions in an environment of mutual respect.
Enthusiastic
We are passionate about learning.
Excellent
We are the best we can be.
Determined
We overcome all barriers to reach our potential, developing a capacity to improve further.
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