Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Thumbs Up Thursday – 02.11.23

  Fri 03 Nov 2023 Mrs Keleher

  A BIG thank you to all our families who were able to attend our Thumbs Up Thursday this week.
  
  Staff and children were overwhelmed by the number of people who were able to attend and join in with the morning sessions.
  
  You can read all the responses we received on our school website by visiting: https://www.st-georges.stockport.sch.uk/feedback-from-autumn-2-parent-drop-ins/
  
  If you missed the opportunity to feedback, please speak to your child’s class teacher.
  
  We hope to see you at the next Thumbs Up Thursday!

• Disabled Persons Day

  Fri 03 Nov 2023

  Event by Disability Rights Network on 3^rd December 1-4pm

  @ The Alma Lodge, 149 Buxton Road, Stockport

   

  This is an event by the Disability Rights Network in Stockport.

   

  The event is to celebrate disabled persons day and to spread awareness of all different types of support available within Stockport for anyone who has a disability.

  

• Animal Assisted Intervention

  Fri 03 Nov 2023 Mrs Keleher

  We have made aware of the following Animal Assisted Intervention that is being run free of charge in the Disley area of Stockport.

  Should this be of interest please contact the service directly. A link to their website is below and the flyer is attached for more information.

  https://www.inspiringanimaltherapy.co.uk/

  Thank you to the family that has shared this with school.

  

• Applications for Secondary Provision 2024

  Tue 12 Sep 2023 Mrs Keleher

  This is just a reminder that, if your child is in yr6, you need to make your school place application for yr7 places. This must be done to your local council. If you live in Stockport you need to make your application directly to STOCKPORT COUNCIL, even if the schools you're applying for are not in Stockport.
  
  You must apply before 31 October 2023.
  
  This application must be completed online:
  https://www.stockport.gov.uk/start/apply-for-a-school-place
  
  Please ensure you fill in all choices 1st, 2nd 3rd etc as those pupils not allocated their 1st choice, with no other options listed, will be allocated a school randomly.
  
  Many secondary schools are having open evenings where you can go and look around provisions. Here are some of our local provisions but please use the stockport online catchment checker to see which placements are on offer in your area, placements out of catchment can still be placed on your application.
  
  Stockport School, Great Moor
  https://stockportschool.net/
  
  Stockport Academy, Edgeley
  https://www.stockport-academy.org/
  
  Hazel Grove, Cheadle Hulme
  https://www.hazelgrovehigh.co.uk/
  
  Bramhall High School, Bramhall
  https://www.bhsweb.co.uk/
  
  St Anne’s RC Secondary, Heaton Chapel
  https://www.stannes.academy/

• Learning Disability Week

  Fri 16 Jun 2023 Mrs Keleher

  Next week children and staff will be exploring issues as part of Learning Disability week.
  
  Children will focus on looking at myths surrounding disabilities and how we can overcome these. The week also aims to educate, spread awareness, and increase understanding of learning disabilities. This will build on our ongoing curriculum for our children on diversity.
  
  People with learning disabilities are more likely to experience low self-esteem and self-confidence, social exclusion, and bullying that others don’t face, leading to mental health issues. Being diagnosed with a learning disability does not mean a person is not intelligent. It means they need extra support and specialised care to overcome the challenges they face in a particular subject area and learn in their unique way.
  
  If you want to learn more about learning disabilities and how you can help those affected around you, please follow the website links below:
  
  https://nationaltoday.com/learning-disability-week/
  https://www.mencap.org.uk/LDWeek
  https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/awareness/learning-disability-week
  
  We also have a great deal of information on our school website and through our SEND Team:
  
  https://www.st-georges.stockport.sch.uk/send/
  
  During the week we also are welcoming Debra Smith, from Opportunities Together. Debra will be delivering an assembly to our KS2 children and running workshops in some classes on the work her team does in the community for people with learning difficulties and their families.

• SEND families inflatable day

  Tue 23 May 2023 Mrs Keleher

  On 24th June, Life Leisure are piloting a 'SEND families inflatable day' at Romiley swimming baths 4-6pm, which will provide 2 hours exclusive use of the big and small swimming pools and changing rooms. 

   

  The big pool will host an inflatable and the smaller pool will be filled with sensory toys. The session is aimed at children aged 5-16 but the whole family of all ages can attend. 

   

  A sensory booklet will be provided in advance to give an idea of what to expect, layout of the site etc.  

   

  Families should express their interest here: https://lifeleisure.jotform.com/231302592353045 

• SEND Coffee Sessions 13.07.23

  Sun 21 May 2023 Mrs Keleher

  All Welcome - SEND Coffee Sessions

   

  13.07.23 - sessions will take place at 9-10am, 2:30-3:15pm and 4:30-5pm, Please come to reception.

   

  Next half terms SEND coffee sessions will be focusing on developing our whole school SEND Policy and SEND Offer.

   

  What are these documents?

  Our School’s SEND Information Report explains what we offer children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) throughout their time with us. It explains how we support them on to the next stage of their education.

  Our SEND Policy, is a document that gives more detail about our statutory duties and day to day procedures – for example how we plan the most effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and how we review their progress.

   

  During the day we would like to hear your views on how we could strengthen and progress these documents and ensure our families voices are included in their development.

   

  We will be offering three sessions at different times to try and ensure there is a session that fits with most people’s schedules.

   

  Don’t worry if you are unable to attend. Both documents are available to view on our school website - https://www.st-georges.stockport.sch.uk/send/ - any suggestions or feedback would be greatly received via the school email office@st-georges.stockport.sch.uk please title your message FAO SENDCo.

   

  Our family’s views are very important to us and we would welcome any suggestions in developing these key documents. We also promise to offer plenty of biscuits, coffee and tea too!

  

• Coronation Party

  Wed 10 May 2023 Mrs Grindrod

  On Friday, we had a super Coronation Party. The whole school took part in a picnic on the playground. There was dancing, crowns and party games. Fun was had by all! 

  

• School Council

  Wed 03 May 2023 Mrs Wardle

  Yesterday our wonderful School Council met with the planning department and members of the council regarding the school fence on the KS2 playground.
  The children shared with our visitors our hopes for the fence being moved and the ideas we have moving forward if the fence was to be moved and how we would use this space to enhance many aspects of our school life.
  The school council really were our children's voice and spoke incredibly well. Our visitors were able to see how passionate the children really are at making a difference at St Georges and could see the benefits of moving the fence back to give us more space.
  We were told that they would need to go back and have a further meeting and that they would be in touch in the next few weeks with a possible decision.
  We look forward to sharing with you further information a and their decision in due course.
  Well done again School council you were AMAZING. We are very proud of you all.

• Inspirational Talk from Bart Gee.

  Tue 02 May 2023 Mr Sanderson

  Today we had an inspirational visit from Bart Gee. Bart
  was born with a physical disability called Arthrogryposis, he has work tirelessly and positively to overcome the bleak prognosis that the doctors gave him as a child.
  
  We were lucky enough to hear his story and witness some of his amazing achievements. We were treated to a beautiful piano performance and watched a short video of his efforts in recent triathlons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwoSjilDi9w).
  
  We will continue to encourage our children to see difficult as possible and never to give up.
  
  I'm sure that children will wish to discuss today's assembly and we hope you find it as inspiring as we did.