Spring term parents’/carers’ evening
Appointments are available to meet with your child’s teacher (YR to Y6) on Wednesday 8 February 2017, 3.30-7.00pm. Appointments for parents/carers of nursery pupils will be arranged shortly.
The appointment system can be accessed from:
https://www.parents-booking.co.uk/murrayfieldprimary
Appointments will be for 10 minutes. Booking will be on a first come, first served basis and the booking system is now open.
In order to login to the system, you will need the following information relating to your child, as held in our database:
- First name
- Surname
- Date of birth
You will also need to enter the details we have on record for you. If you have recently changed your title or surname, for example, and not informed us, we will be expecting you to login with the details we have on record. The email address you enter is only used to receive a confirmation of your appointment. If the system gives you an error when you login, it will not be the email address that is the problem.
If you do not have access to the Internet, or experience any problems with using the system, please contact the school and ask to speak with a member of the administration team.
Class teachers will meet with you on an individual basis to provide clear feedback on your child’s learning.
If possible, year 6 pupils should attend with their parent/carer.
Letter to parents/carers of Y6 pupils sent on Friday 27 January 2017
Please click here to access the letter from Amanda.
Letter to parents/carers sent on Friday 27 January 2017
Please click here to access the letter from Amanda to all parents/carers.
Step ahead in mathematics – support your children
Please click here to access an invitation to attend an upcoming course, aimed at supporting parents/carers to help their children with mathematics.
Letter from Amanda to parents/carers – 13 January 2017
Please click here to access the letter which will be sent home today, Friday 13 January 2017.
Train to teach with Paradigm Trust – Ipswich information event – 24 January 2017 – Ipswich Town Hall
Are you thinking about kick-starting an exciting new career in teaching? If so, the Ipswich Train to Teach roadshow is the perfect opportunity for you to learn all you need to know about teacher training and how to apply.
Who is this event for?
The event is designed for anyone who has a degree and is interested in teaching – particularly those who are considering starting their initial teacher training in September 2017. It offers a great opportunity to get all your questions about teaching and teacher training answered.
What to expect
If you attend the event you’ll be able to:
- discuss the different teacher training options available, to help you decide which would best suit you
- meet representatives from our own and other schools/universities that deliver teacher training in this area, and find out about their courses and entry requirements
- receive advice on submitting a successful UCAS application
- talk to practising teachers, including those who have changed career to teach, about what a career as a teacher is really like
- find out about bursaries, scholarships and funding available for teacher training.
A downloadable/printable leaflet is available here.
How to register
www.education.gov.uk/traintoteach
We look forward to meeting you.
Letter to parents/carers from Amanda Phillips
Please click here to access the letter which will be sent to parents/carers.
Murrayfield Primary joins Paradigm Trust
Murrayfield Community Primary School in Ipswich is the latest school to be transferred to the management of Paradigm Trust. The transfer is effective as of 1 January 2017.
Murrayfield, which has been in special measures since September 2015, is being transferred at the order of the Department for Education. Paradigm Trust was chosen as Murrayfield’s sponsoring trust because of its local connections and strong track record in improving failing schools. Paradigm Trust already runs Ipswich Academy, which has just achieved its best-ever GCSE results, and three primary schools in London (two of which are rated outstanding by Ofsted and the other good with three outstanding features).
The school’s new name is Murrayfield Primary Academy.
Amanda Phillips CBE, Chief Executive Officer of Paradigm Trust, will be principal of Murrayfield. She said:
“Paradigm Trust’s aim is to give children the educational opportunities they deserve. We are working hard to do that with our existing schools and I am confident we shall be able to do the same for the children at Murrayfield.
“I have met many Murrayfield parents and we understand that change is unsettling. We are keen that they know that we are not interested in change for change’s sake. Everything that is good for the children will continue, but we will take immediate steps to raise the quality of teaching and educational standards.
“The key to improving standards is great teaching. There will be changes as we improve the teaching in the school but we will keep them informed about those. One of our main objectives is that the school is staffed in a way that allows us to deliver the outstanding education that we believe every child deserves.”
All staff currently at Murrayfield will transfer to Paradigm Trust under TUPE legislation.
At Ipswich Academy, Amanda will be replaced by Helen Winn, formerly associate principal, who takes on the role of interim principal.