Wherwell Primary School

Wherwell School
Longparish Road
Wherwell
Andover
Hampshire
SP11 7JP

Tel/Fax: 01264 860384

E-mail: admin@wherwell.hants.sch.uk

Web Site: www.wherwell.hants.sch.uk

Headteacher: Andy King

Caretaker: Juliet Hurst
Telephone: 01264 860367

The school was opened in 1929 and is a co-educational, non-denominational school catering for children from four to eleven years of age. Situated on an attractive spacious site with a large playing field and play area, it benefits from a nature area with a pond and picnic tables for class and playtime use. The children also enjoy an adventure playground. There are separate toilet facilities for infants and juniors.

All children are encouraged to use a well-stocked school library with a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books. Many books in the library are specifically chosen to support course work.

The new buildings, opened by Mary Fagan, the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, on the 21st September 2005 will provide three new classrooms, two tutorial rooms and an ICT room.
The new facilities will now make it possible to install the latest ICT systems. These new systems, which will include mobile laptops interconnected (RF) to interactive whiteboards, colour printers and controlling server, will be progressively integrated into each classroom to make available the latest information technology to all pupils in support of their day-to-day work and other creative activities.

The school Prospectus is available on: http://www.wherwell.hants.sch.uk/prospectus.htm

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There are two infant and three junior classes:

*Classes at the School*
Class 1	Reception and Year 1	Infants 4 to 6 years
Class 2	Years 1 and 2	Infants 5 to 7 years
Class 3	Years 3 and 4	Juniors 7 to 9 years
Class 4	Years 4 and 5	Juniors 8 to 10 years
Class 5	Years 5 and 6	Juniors 9 to 11 years

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*Class Sizes Academic Year 2003 -2004*
Class 1	28
Class 2	29
Class 3	22
Class 4	25
Class 5	24

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The School aims are:

to develop each child’s abilities and aptitudes encouraging individual strengths and personal development;
to provide the best quality education for every child through small classes and enabling them to attain their highest potential in all areas;
to help children acquire the confidence and skills necessary to equip them for life;
to teach children consideration for others and the importance of working together;
to help children develop Christian values and to learn respect for the views and beliefs of others;
to create a partnership between children, parents and staff;
to maintain close links with the community.

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The School philosophy - summed up by this poem:

Children Learn What They Live

If a child lives with criticism
She learns to condemn
If a child lives with hostility
He learns to fight
If a child lives with ridicule
She learns to be shy
If a child lives with shame
He learns to be guilty
If a child lives with tolerance
She learns to be patient
If a child lives with encouragement
He learns confidence

If a child lives with praise
She learns to appreciate
If a child lives with fairness
He learns justice
If a child lives with security
She learns to have faith
If a child lives with approval
He learns to be himself
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship
He or she learns to find love in the world.

Anon

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Special Educational Needs

The governing body strongly supports the entry of children with learning or physical difficulties and every effort is made to accommodate their special needs. Children with special needs can normally be offered extra help through classwork in small groups or on a one to one basis.

Occasionally children experience real difficulties in their behaviour or their learning. When this happens parents are consulted and further advice can be sought from the Educational Psychology Service or other specialist agencies.

Our aim is to provide for the individual needs of children. Parents can obtain a copy of the school’s special needs policy from the school office.

More Information

See Wherwell School Web Site: http://www.wherwell.hants.sch.uk

CHILBOLTON PLAY GROUP

We have outstanding facilities, in a beautiful rural setting with lots of outdoor space for the children to play.We are based in the village Hall and hold sessions every morning between 9.30am and 12noon. We cater for 2 year olds to school age children. We have a limited number of places available for 2 year olds. We offer a weekly hour long lunch club and a movement to music class. And to help you in the mornings we also have an unsupervised waiting room available should you need to arrive before 9.30am, which you are most welcome to use.

We have close links with Wherwell Primary School and are Ofsted inspected.

We are very friendly and welcoming and encourage parents and carers to take an active part in their children’s play.

Come in and visit us or call our Superviser Sam Carman

(m) 07919 130777 (h) 01962 760488

WWW.chilboltonplaygroup.co.uk

There is a Bazaar to raise funds on the 22nd March at 8.00pm to 10.00pm, come if you can for ideas for Mothers Day and Easter.