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Telephone: 01283 .................. kadampaschools@kadampa.orgASHE HALL - ASHE LANE - ETWALL - DERBYSHIRE - DE65 6HTJune 2012

Welcome to our first edition of the Kadampa Primary School Derbyshire

Dear Parents and Guardians,A big welcome to our first newsletter celebrating the opening of Kadampa Primary School Derbyshire. The School will open it’s doors for the first term on the 3rd September 2012. You are invited to escort your child between 7.15am and 8.00am to the main foyer located inside the main entrance of the School to meet the teachers and accompany your child on a brief tour.

Time to play and learnThe facilities and environment of the school allow for a great deal of outdoor learning. In the early years space there is a sand lagoon where children can play freely with sand and water under the trees.In the playgrounds a train and wigloos await to be part of a never ending adventure with the woodlands, grassland and pond bursting with colour, children will have fun exploring nature in fun and safe way.In the classrooms we have interactive smartboards that the children can enjoy learning interactively, as well as some Montessori materials and a GYM. A beautiful library gives children all the materials they need for reading and story telling and the soft colours of the assembly room are perfectly conducive for a short daily meditation.Everyday the children will learn something about themselves and the world.

Our ethosAn education that offers a wide range of learning experiences that challenge, stimulate and promote learning and thinking skills.An individual, child-centred approach that is driven by creative and outdoor learning and tailored to each child’s needs.Helping learners to achieve their potential, develop self confidence and self esteem where the process of gaining knowledge is guided by the teachers.The development of a love of learning that will impact children’s everyday lives, and is assisted by the older children helping the younger ones .A knowledge base that will aid the development of societyA nurturing of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development with time for meditation and reflection helping children develop inner peace and deal with negative feelings. An environment of mutual respect and consideration for others and an appreciation for the wider community and environment.Children, staff and parents/guardians working together in harmony with the same aims.

School Staff

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• Curriculum Policy• SEB and EAL Policy• PSHCE Policy• Safeguarding Policy• Behaviour Policy• Anti-Bullying Policy• Health and Safety Policy• Health and Safety on Educational

Visits

• Fire Risk Assessments• First Aid Policy• Staffing Supervision Policy• Admissions and Attendance

Regulations• Equality Policy• Complaints Procedure• Disciplinary and Staffing

All teacher hold qualified teacher status

within their own countries.

The CWDC has checked the Early Years

qualification with regards to correct

pupil/staff ratios.

Contacts:Head Teacher: Miss Ratna Tel: 01283...............

Chair of the Governing Body: Lisa McGovernKadampa School ProjectManjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre,Conishead Priory,Ulverston,Cumbria,LA12 9QQTel: 01229 584029

Telephone: 01283 .................. kadampaschools@kadampa.orgASHE HALL - ASHE LANE - ETWALL - DERBYSHIRE - DE65 6HTJune 2012

School Policy Documents Any of the following policy documents are available to parents or guardians of pupils on request. The documents can either be sent out or picked up from the school office.

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See you in SeptemberThe staff at Kadampa Primary School Derbyshire look forward to meeting you and your child on 3rd September 2012. We wish you a happy summer and invite you to contact the school administrator should you have further questions regarding the school or opening day.