Taking our vision forward…

HAPPY ACTIVE INSPIRED HEALTHY LEARNERS

Happy:

Continue to improve outdoor areas for play.
Improve outdoor learning – new initiatives and ideas.
Improve areas inside that need change e.g. hall
Develop courtyard into learning area and ext for hall.
Teachers continue developing new ways of teaching lessons.
Improved facilities in subjects like Science.
Continued improvement in communication across the school.
New ideas that enable mental wellbeing – new initiatives.
Continue developing School Leaders – Digital, wellbeing etc.
New ideas for games and activities during play.
Improve the toilets for staff and for children.
Continued success in fundraising from our PTA.
More plants grown in and out of building.
A better wildlife area – Nice spot for Time Out.
Staff and children to take more care of things.
More learning about feelings and emotions.
More opportunities to represent the school.
Continued support and involvement of our Governors.
A strong feeling of identity and pride attached to Poringland.

Active:

New Specialist P.E. coaches to develop new skills
New fun opportunities such as Whitlingham water sports.
More opportunities for sport against other schools.
Whole school initiatives such as Run a Mile.
More lessons that encourage active learning.
Problem solving such as Maths Puzzle Day in classes.
Whole school themed days.
Whole school mix up days – different year groups together.
Improved outdoor spaces e.g. Infant playground.
More equipment to use and play with at break times.
Clubs that encourage exercise and activity.
Continued new ideas and support from our Governing Body.
Continued scientific evidence of how active learning works.
Opportunities for staff to share new ideas.
A School Council ‘Sports team’ to contribute ideas.

Inspired:

Continued exciting trips.
Continued residential trips for older pupils.
Guests to visit the school who inspire us all.
Staff to visit inspirational schools to learn new ideas.
Continued assemblies with inspirational themes.
Develop the CAPCO build into the woods outside.
Mud Kitchens for the EYFS children.
Outdoor learning facilities to inspire our learners.
New games and sports to play outside.
Improved ICT facilities to keep school modern.
New learning resources to inspire e.g. Science
A front of school that welcomes and inspires all.
Improved learning facilities – extended hall.
Continued outstanding displays and corridors.
New initiatives – creative whole school projects/ideas
Team Teach – Teachers experimenting creatively.
Continued events that inspire from the PTA
Continue to develop the wildlife area.
Inspirational experiences such as O2 singing.

Healthy:

Continue to teach children and adults about healthy living.
Continue to learn how the brain operates when learning.
Continue to understand that healthy body = healthy mind.
Find new ways to become a healthy school – lead way.
Continue to develop school hall for active lessons.
Work with kitchen to improve quality of food.
Work with parents to raise awareness of healthy lifestyle.
Develop active lessons that engage body and mind.
Improve/Clean toilets for adults and children.
Displays that promoted our healthy ethos around school.
A school council group who assist with input and ideas.
Promote healthy packed lunches.
Improve opportunities to learn to cook healthy food at school
Find other schools to learn from who have a healthy ethos.
Ensure the work/life balance of our staff is healthy.
Encourage out of school interests for children and adults.
More opportunities for parents to join in.
Continued PTA events such as the Colour Run.

Learners:

Children who continue to enjoy coming to our school.
Children who are healthy and mentally well.
Children who love challenge and adventure.
Children who are used to being taken out of comfort zone.
Children who have opportunities to inspire them.
Children who are active in their learning.
Children who compete against other schools.
Children who excel in Computing.
Children who have an outside area to enjoy playing in.
Children who eat healthily.
Children who help keep the building clean and tidy.
Children who understand their emotions and feelings.
Children who respect each other and the staff at all times.
Children who understand why the are learning.
Children who always strive to learn more.
Children who participate with our Vision.
Children who love P.E. and being active.
Children who are proud to be at this school.
Children who succeed in their learning at Poringland.