Why Should You Choose Menheniot Primary School For Your Child?
We are very proud of our lovely village school. Here are some of the reasons why we think that you and your child would also love our school:
We aim to educate ‘the whole child’ and to address the personal, social and health needs of the children as well as the academic.
Our EYFS children spend a day a week outside experiencing outdoor learning 'Welly Wednesday'. They go out in all weathers and have lots of fun.
Good behaviour and good manners are very important to us and we promote these all the time, everyday. People often comment on how well-behaved and friendly our children are.
We place a strong emphasis on the acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills and aim for every child to be able to fully access the secondary curriculum effectively.
We are passionate about reading and want every child to read for pleasure as well as for information. We analyse reading progress very carefully and react quickly to the children’s needs. Each year we have our own Reading Challenge and dress up for Book week. We also have a dedicated library space.
We have onsite before and after school care (Choughs) which runs from 8am to 6pm.
We were judged to be Good in all areas by Ofsted in April 2024.
‘There is a calm and orderly atmosphere which promotes learning. On the playground, pupils of all ages play together happily.’ Ofsted 2024
‘Pupils are valued and well cared for. As a result, they are safe and happy.’ Ofsted 2024
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/111975
We have highly motivated, experienced and talented staff.
We have ‘an open door’ policy. Our staff are friendly, approachable and helpful and always happy to discuss any concerns that you might have.
We are a Go Cornish School, having achieved the Go Cornish Bronze Award for introducing some Cornish language into the wider curriculum.
There are a range of leadership opportunities for children – School Council, Digital Leaders, Eco-Warriors, Sports Leaders and Librarians.
There are plenty of outdoor facilities in school – climbing wall, trim trail, stationary keep fit machines, track around the field with solar timers, table tennis table, polytunnel.
There is a fantastic environmental area with a pond, a mud kitchen, seating and a fire pit.
We have quality and varied after school clubs and a Year 6 residential
An annual Arts Week takes place and an Art Exhibition is held to which parents are invited.
We encourage all children to lead a healthy lifestyle and provide many opportunities and constant encouragement throughout the year. These include 10 minutes of running the track daily.
We encourage a love of the environment and the children are enthusiastic about looking after their class gardens.
We have a very active and supportive School Association who run a variety of enjoyable events during the year.
Our school is situated at the heart of an unspoilt, rural village which has a great sense of community and great facilities – local shop, play park, fitness trail, cricket pitch, football pitch. The village also has many very active clubs and community groups. We are involved in many village events each year, such as the Pengover and Menheniot Horticultural Show, Liskeard Show and the Church Christmas Tree Festival.
And finally ...... and most importantly we provide a happy, stimulating and challenging environment where every individual is welcomed and respected!
We would love to show you around! Please call Mrs Juckett or Miss Luiten in the office if you would like an appointment.
01579 342580