Dear Parents/Carers and Children,

I very much hope that you were able to enjoy the Easter holidays – I know things are very different for us all at the moment but it is so important to keep positive and make the best of things.

Today (20th April) is the start of the summer term and therefore I need you to turn your attention back to home learning. The teachers have been updating the tasks and setting learning for you to do. It is important that you try and get through as much as you can, but we don’t want it to cause too much stress! Learning at home is VERY different to learning at school – just do what you can. Every little helps as they say!

I’m sure that you’re aware that the best way to success is to build routine. A suggested timetable may look something like this:

Remember, this is a suggestion and your day may need to be different. If you can keep two to three hours of learning time going each weekday, you are doing well. If your child wants to do more, then let them, there are plenty of ideas available. Please remember that too much pressure leads to resistance which then causes stress for everyone. Remember, these times are different so anything that you can do to keep your child motivated and learning is a good thing.

I am keeping in close contact with the teachers, and can tell you that we are missing you all and that we hope that things return to normal soon.

Take care, stay safe and be kind!

Mr Waller

Our school lies in an idyllic village setting, only about 2½km from Gloucester city centre, but isolated from the main urban area by the Gloucester canal. The River Severn to the west actually makes the environs an island! 

We are one of the smallest of the Gloucester City Primary Schools, with a welcoming, family atmosphere, yet aiming to give our children the facilities and opportunities that are normally only on offer at a larger school. And our active parents’ association and close links with St. Swithuns Church keep the school at the heart of the community.