About St Helen’s
"Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. We
all want the very best of education for our children, but we also want our
children to be safe, happy, feel secure and enjoy learning. At St Helen's
we believe we can offer all of these things. We pride ourselves on our
academic results, but we are equally proud of the atmosphere, friendliness and
co-operation, which is always evident in school.
Staff work very hard with children, governors, parents and the community
to develop an environment in which everyone can develop their talents and affirm
their dignity and worth. We really do value our pupils and believe that
their time in the school should be happy, rewarding and fulfilling."
Tim Crosse Head Teacher
New Curriculum
St Helen's are fully funding the Foundation Phase in order to provide a pupil
teacher ratio of 1:8 both in the nursery and reception classes. We are
also pleased to have full time Learning Support Assistance in each of the Key
Stage One classes as well as two full time Learning Support Assistants for Key
Stage Two
A new curriculum has also been introduced in Key Stage Two across Wales.
We see these changes as a positive move which supports our philosophy of making
learning fun and exciting. The new initiatives also support the notion
that children can learn in lots of different environments both inside and
outside the classroom.
Some of the enriching lessons the children look forward to are...
- Forest School - Children enjoy a variety of Forest School
Activities, including toasting marshmallows around a bonfire.
- Messy Mondays - Key Stage 1 - All of the children will participate
in 'Messy Monday' every week. Teachers plan a range of outdoor
activities - the children go outside regardless of the weather!
- Freaky Fridays - Key Stage 1 - All the children take part in fun
activities (that they plan themselves) each Friday afternoon. We ask
that each child contributes 50p each week to help with the cost. Freaky Friday
always involves lots of cooking and fun craft activities.
Some of the facilities we have are… 
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8 Class rooms |
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a large central hall |
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a computer suite |
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purpose built school library |
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3.7 acres of grounds |
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3 hard surface areas |
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a rugby field |
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several grassed areas for athletics and other sports |
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access to a pond area |
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2 wooded areas with log circles |
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a sensory garden |
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we even have our own castle
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