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About Us
The school is a Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided School catering for boys and girls from 3 - 7 years of age. It is situated next to St Teresa's Parish Church in the Birkdale area of Southport.
The last Ofsted inspection in May 2007 classed the school as an outstanding school in all areas; overall effectiveness, achievement and standards, personal development and well-being, quality of provision and, leadership and management. Favourable comments
include " St Teresa's is an outstanding school where pupils flourish both academically and personally. Achievement is excellent, resulting in standards that are well above average..... These exceptionally high standards have been maintained for many years. Topics exploit the children's natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. Enrichment is extensive....The school often goes the extra mile. "
The school is the recipient of four Basic Skills Quality Mark Awards, the last being awarded in March 2008. It received the Healthy School's Award in December 2006 which was renewed in 2011, and the Active Mark in 2007. The school achieved its Financial Management Standard in Schools in March 2009. The school received its extended school's status in December 2009.
As part of the celebrations of the school being 140th years old a booklet was written telling its history. Copies of this are available from the school at a small charge plus postage and packing.
On 14th October 2011 the new entrance, offices and wintergarden were opened by Canon John Gaine.
In addition to the Headteacher, the school staff consists of six teachers,
two NNEBs and eight Teaching Assistants.
The building comprises four permanent classrooms, brand new winter garden, a large multi-purpose
hall and a school library and resource area. The school has its own
museum, and a small computer suite and interactive whiteboard in every classroom. There has a large
playground with gardens, adventure trail and a pond.
The school offers all its children a broad and balanced curriculum appropriate
to their age. They are encouraged to fulfil their individual academic
potential to the utmost. The school aims to heighten the pupils' spiritual
awareness and to develop their social skills. The school's curriculum
reflects these objectives and incorporates all the requirements of the
National Curriculum.
Throughout the school a thematic approach is adopted, and various experiences
are balanced to provide a stimulating and challenging environment in
which all our pupils are encouraged to achieve.
The school has adopted a "Creative Play" half hour for all Infant children each morning instead of the traditional playtime. This allows the children quality time outdoors with a variety of toys and resources to develop play.
Traditionally there are strong links between St Teresa's church and
school. These manifest themselves in numerous ways, especially in the
children's Masses that are held in the school hall.
The school sees the education of the child as a partnership between
home and school. We are very much aware that we depend on our parents
for their whole-hearted support in a variety of areas.
Parents play an active role in the school day, working alongside the
teachers in such activities as craft, cookery, reading and computer
work. Opportunities are organised by the school to introduce parents
to different elements of the curriculum.
The school is also most grateful for the body of parents who assist
in the vital role of raising money for the school.
The School's Development Plan 2010/11
The main points for development for the school this year are :
Developing the building to create a new Foundation Stage unit and improved administration area.
Reviewing boy's writing and how to further develop skills
Further develop the Mainstream Early Intervension Programme for children with special needs
To develop programmes for children with English as an additional language.
