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ST ANNE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, CAVERSHAM 

'THE SCHOOL THAT'S KNOWN BY LOVE'

 

WELCOME TO ST ANNE'S

The children of St Anne's are known for their smiles, their generosity and their passion for learning!  We are a vibrant, happy, forward-looking school in the heart of Caversham for children of any faith and no faith, where every pupil is scaffolded to aim for the stars.  Here, we believe that children learn best when they feel safe, are loved and are challenged.  As a result, teachers are committed to providing outstanding pastoral care alongside the highest quality, engaging learning experiences.  

As recognised in our 2019 Ofsted report,

The school is a small but close-knit community. There is a strong sense of family values. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and caring. The school is highly inclusive. Pupils with all different types of need are welcomed and feel part of the school community .... At the heart of this is a strong, shared commitment to every child’s success, underpinned by the school’s ethos...'

Our curriculum provision is outstanding and involves teaching by subject specialists from Year 3 meaning that children experience the best quality teaching across the entire curriculum.  

Currently, we have 185 children across 7 year groups.    We also have a 21 place Nursery.  Children come into our Reception class in the year that they are 5 and move up to secondary school at the end of Year 6, when they are 11.  Our school day starts at 8.40am and finishes at 3.25pm.  However, we do also have a super Before and After School Club, run by school staff which opens at 8.00 and ends at 18.00.

Please do contact the school office for a tour on 01189375537 or contact me direct via email on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk and I would love to show you round!

Mrs Sarah Bernto

Headteacher 

 

Contact details for enquiries

If you have any questions or queries about our school, please contact the Head - Mrs Bernto - via email on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk or phone the school office on 01189375537.

For enquires regarding SEND, please email our SENCO - Mrs Gemma Burnitt on senco@st-annes.reading.sch.uk or phone the school office on 01189375537.

For safeguarding enquires, please contact Mrs Bernto via email on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk or phone the school office on 01189375537 and ask to speak to the Headteacher.  Our DSL is Sarah Bernto contactable on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk.  We also have 3 Deputy DSLs: Gemma Burnitt (senco@st-annes.reading.sch.uk), Patricia King (pking@st-annes.reading.sch.uk) and Charlotte Talbot (ctalbot@st-annes.reading.sch.uk) and our Safeguarding governors are Anne Pegram (APegram@stmartins.reading.sch.uk) and Rebecca Mee (RMee@stmartins.reading.sch.uk).  Please see our Safeguarding Policy (on the policies page of the website) for information about Safeguarding and relating school practice.

 

Are you a prospective parent looking for a school place in September 2023? 

I would be delighted to show you round and tell you all about our fantastic school!  Please do email me on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk or contact the school office  on 01189 375537 to book a tour. 

If you are looking for an in-year transfer for your child or a nursery place, please contact the school as above for a tour at any time.

We would love to see you and your children!


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Learning to live by faith and to be known by love

w/c 1st May

We are currently recruiting for a second Assistant Head to join Mrs Burnitt.  This person will support the Head in leading Teaching and Learning across the school.  If you know of an outstanding classroom teacher who is looking to move towards management, please do point them in the direction of our Vacancies page!

Assistant Headteacher (0.6 teaching/0.1 PPA/0.3 Management)

Permanent L2-L8

Required for September 2023 

St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is a fabulous place to learn and a wonderful place to work.  Here, children are passionate about their studies, the world they live in, the people around them and about having fun.  We learn a lot and we laugh a lot!

We are looking for an Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning) to work alongside our Head and our current Assistant Head (Pastoral).  This role will involve supporting the Head to lead on teaching and learning (including the wider curriculum) and a teaching responsibility in KS2.

We will offer you …

  • Wonderful children and a vibrant school community
  • A school committed to inclusive education and success for all
  • Excellent professional development opportunities

The successful candidate will …

  • Be a practising and committed Catholic who can lead by example
  • An aspiring leader who is ready to serve as a witness to the Catholic faith
  • An outstanding class teacher

We welcome applications from teachers on MPS or UPS who have had some experience of heading up a subject and are keen to move into school leadership.  We would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with the potential to lead music and musical activities in the school.

To arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the position further, please contact Sarah Bernto on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk

For an application pack, please download the forms from our website under Vacancies at www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk

Completed applications should be returned to the school via email on bursar@st-annes.reading.sch.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 17th May 2023 4pm

Interviews will be held: Monday 22nd May 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosureexpense will be met by employer.

St Anne’s is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Are you looking for a new teaching position?  Look no further!  We have an opening in KS2.  Please check out the advert below; application details can be found on the Vacancies page of our website.

Teacher for KS2 

ECT/MPS/UPS (there is the possibility of a TLR for a suitable candidate)

Required for September 2023 

 

St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is a fabulous place to learn and a wonderful place to work.  Here, children are passionate about their studies, the world they live in, the people around them and about having fun.  We learn a lot and we laugh a lot!

Prioritising personal development, all staff are given opportunities to grow and undertake training.

We are currently seeking a KS2 teacher to join our enthusiastic team.  

We will offer you …

  • Wonderful children and a vibrant school community
  • Excellent professional development opportunities
  • Strategic support from our experienced leaders
  • A school committed to inclusive education and success for all

The successful candidate will …

  • Be an outstanding and innovative teacher 
  • Have a friendly, approachable manner and excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrate commitment to helping children and parents

We welcome applications from ECTs, teachers on MPS or on UPS.  Furthermore, if you are looking for a move into management, there is the possibility of a KS2 Phase Leadership position (with an accompanying TLR). ECTs would be welcome to start in July in order to prepare for the new academic year.

To arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the position further, please contact Sarah Bernto on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk

For an application pack, please download the forms from our website under Vacancies at www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk

Completed applications should be returned to the school via email on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk

Applications will be considered on submission and interviews arranged accordingly. We would urge candidates to apply without delay. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosureexpense will be met by employer.

School News Feed
  • Newsletter
    25 May 2023
    Newsletter
    Dear parents and carers, Please find attached this week's newsletter. I hope you have a lovely half term break when it arrives and that the sun continues to shine! God bless, Sarah
  • Important
    12 May 2023
    Parent Survey 2023
    Dear Parents and Carers Please could I kindly remind you to complete the GOVERNORS’ Parent Questionnaire 2023 as soon as possible? At this time, we have only a handful of replies; we would very much appreciate it if you could spare 5 minutes to complete the survey in order that we can build a fuller picture of parents' views. The Governors of the Federation of St Anne’s and St Martin’s would like to invite parents and carers to take part in a survey and give us your views about our schools. Our ‘Parent Questionnaires’ are now sent out annually and give parents the chance to communicate with the Governors to let us know what your children have enjoyed as well as suggesting ways in which the schools could be even better so that we can continue to provide an enriching curriculum and a happy, caring environment in which our children can learn. It allows us to ‘temperature check’ progress in key areas including an emphasis on the Catholic Life and ethos of the schools. We welcome your feedback. Please fill out the questionnaire online by Friday 19 May – it should only take 5-10 minutes of your time. https://forms.office.com/e/2NfqD3mAc2 Best wishes Lucy Ring Chair of Governors
  • Newsletter
    11 May 2023
    Newsletter
    Dear parents and carers, Please find attached this week's newsletter. It does contain a plea for a kind, musical individual who can spare half an hour once.a week. If you happen to be this person or know someone who could help, please do get in contact! Kind regards, Sarah
  • Personal
    3 May 2023
    Missing coat
    Dear parents and carers, A black, reversible Northface coat has gone missing from Nursery. It is age 3-4. Please could I kindly ask that you check your child's coat tonight and return the item to school if you find that your child has inadvertently picked up the wrong garment? Many thanks, Sarah
  • Important
    30 April 2023
    Tuesday - strikes
    Dear parents and carers, Just a quick reminder that the following classes will be shut on Tuesday due to teacher strikes: Nursery, Y2, Y3, Y5 and Y6. If your child is in one of these classes and was invited into school previously, they should come in. Reception, Y1 and Y4 are open as normal. Kind regards, Sarah
  • Newsletter
    28 April 2023
    Newsletter
    Dear parents and carers, Please find attached this week's newsletter containing details of which classes will be closed on Tuesday. I hope you all have a lovely Bank Holiday Weekend. Kind regards, Sarah
  • Important
    26 April 2023
    Strike - further closures
    Dear parents and carers, I have received notification from some staff of intention to strike tomorrow. At this time, therefore, the following classes will be closed: - Nursery - Year 2 - Year 3 - Year 5 However, those children who were invited in last time from these classes should come in again. They should come to the front entrance and will be let in and registered by Mrs Burnitt. If your child is not coming in and you have ordered a school dinner, I would kindly ask that you cancel this. As you are aware, staff do not have to notify the Head of their intention to strike. As a result, I will only know the exact staffing tomorrow morning. I will contact you therefore by 8.15 tomorrow should any further classes need to be closed. Kind regards, Sarah
  • Important
    26 April 2023
    Strike tomorrow
    Dear parents and carers, As you are probably aware, there is another teacher strike tomorrow. As a result, we will be closing the Nursery class for the whole day. The rest of the school will remain open. Kind regards, Sarah
  • General
    15 March 2023
    School open tomorrow
    Dear Parents/Carers, Thank you for your patience and understanding during today's strike. I can confirm that the school (including nursery) will be open tomorrow. Some children may still have some different lessons/activities to their usual day.
  • Important
    14 March 2023
    School closed tomorrow
    Dear Parents/Carers, As you know, there are NEU teachers’ strikes occurring tomorrow (Wednesday 15th) and Thursday 16th March. I wrote in the newsletter that I anticipated that school would be open, but that I would let you know as soon as possible if things change. Unfortunately, the situation has changed regarding the 15th March and now due to low staffing levels, we can no longer open the school safely for all pupils; therefore the school will be closed to most pupils on the 15th March. Those pupils with social workers, some with complex needs and those currently eligible for free school meals (means tested, NOT universal free school meals) will be invited into school. You will receive a text by 1pm today, if that is your child. Please bring them through to the front entrance of school at normal school time and also collect them from here at the end of the day. I will let you know the arrangements for 16th March as soon as I am able. Thank you for your understanding – I know that this is a very difficult situation. I am also sorry for the very late notice, but this an ever evolving situation regarding union advice to its members. Gemma Burnitt
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