Interesting lessons from Finland - at odds with UK Education direction

Pasi Sahlberg at Seizing Success 2013 from NCTL on Vimeo.

Escaping education's death valley

Sir Ken Robinson always speaks with such eloquence!

Come and join our team

We are looking for new, dynamic and successful teachers to join our growing team.  We have a particular desire to appoint a new music teacher - who will be able to build on the music strengths already established in the school.
If you would like to find out more, please visit our website.

www.woodmansterne.lambeth.sch.uk/vacancies

Warming up for Young Voices

What a terrific experience for the children to come to the O2 to perform in an 8000 strong choir! The children gain so much confidence and are so proud to take part.

Although current empty, it will be awesome when full!

Lambeth Achievement Awards

We were delighted today to have so many of our children present at the Lambeth Achievement Awards which was held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre.

Pupils who achieved Level 3 in Reading, Writing and Maths and our most improved child were invited to attend.
They were:

• Aliya 
• Nanette 
• Suhayb 
• Omar 
• Tom
• Ananya  
• Polly 
• Thomas
• Toma - Most Improvement

In Key Stage 2, pupils who achieved Level 5 in Reading, Writing and Maths also were invited to attend.  Our award winners were:

• Gene
• Arwa
• Berey
• Omar
• Simona - Most Improvement

Huge congratulations to the children, their families and of course the super team of staff at Woodmansterne.

Parent and Carers Guide to the Internet

New Chair of PTFA (and treasurer) needed

I would like to thank Kirsty Jenkinson (and many other mums and dads) for their hard work, time and dedication in supporting the Parent Teachers and Friends Association. The PTFA has raised valuable funds for the school which have bought bonus equipment and items which ensure the children have an even better experience at the school. This has included the climbing castle next to the entrance, new books and furniture for the library, a new surface for the Multi Use Games Area (cage) as well as paying towards a Christmas treat for the children, supplementing school visits and school rugby shirts.
I would also like to thank Deborah Millar who been the treasurer for two years, giving her time and expertise following two years as PTFA secretary. We really appreciate all that she has done in her roles.
The PTFA is more than just raising money – it is about building a school community where families from across the school can get to know one another, staff members old and new spending some ‘social time’ with one another and the families within our community. Therefore, I see the PTFA as an integral part of the school and the future development. Many schools have lost their PTAs due to lack of support and instead they have requested that parents contribute to a school fund to help raise additional funds. However, this would totally miss the point of what we are committed to – working together at the heart of the community to transform lives.

After five years, Kirsty (and Deborah) wishes to stand down and I would ask that you would seriously consider if you would be able to take over the reins. Kirsty has agreed to work in partnership with a new chair for the year – which would enable you to learn from her experience. Or perhaps you could become the new treasurer? Have a think about it but do come along to our AGM on Thursday 18th October.