At the end of this second term, we have been ‘taking stock’ and reviewing our successes to date. Flicking through children’s books, the progress is usually striking and self-evident. A senior leader from Priesthorpe came to visit this week to see the startling improvements in presentation since the autumn term; she went away impressed, determined to maintain and build upon these standards into KS3. Our staff and children have all been working really hard and they deserve their well-earned holiday.
Sadly, Mr Wilkinson leaves the school today as he takes up a post of Deputy Headteacher in a Bradford school. He has been an important member of our staff team and he has brought great creativity to our curriculum offer. He has been a leading figure in the work around Farfield’s learning hive and the promotion of a ‘growth mindset’. He has also led and inspired the school’s use of drama as a tool for teaching and learning – he will be missed personally and professionally.
Our newly qualified teachers – Miss Bradley, Miss Cuthbert and Mr Sharp – have all had successful terms and Mr Sharp has a double reason to celebrate: he has actually now completed his important induction year (having already completed one term previously) and he has also secured a permanent teaching contract with the school. We are delighted to welcome Mr Sharp to our permanent staffing team: he delivers exciting, well-planned learning and is clearly a talented colleague.
