Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Silver Award for Music Provision

  Tue 19 Jun 2018 Mrs N Gibson

  We are delighted to announce that we have been given a silver award in recognition of the excellent music provision here at Ellison Primary Academy.

   

  ‘Excellence in Music Provision Awards’ are available to all schools in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Telford are endorsed by the Music Education Hub and Music Mark, the National Association for Music Education. They recognise that the school meets a number of criteria:

  • Music is taught regularly in school

  • There is commitment to a Live Music Visit, Workshop or Continued CPD through your SLA or, for example, to a hub partner such as Charanga, Sing Up, Make Some Noise or Music Share

  • The school engages with the local Music Education Hub

  • There is a school policy for music

  • There is a contemporary scheme of work for music in place

  • National Curriculum Music (or a broad and balanced music

    curriculum in academies and free schools) regularly to all pupils across the key stages

  • There is a subject leader who is responsible for music in the school

  • Regular singing features in music lessons

  • Instrumental teaching and learning is available to pupils in some form

  • There is a commitment to providing CPD opportunities

  • Music features in the school improvement plan

  • Teaching makes use of the latest digital support technology i.e. Charanga, Sing Up etc

  • Music features in reports to governors

  • Senior leaders routinely monitor the quality of music teaching and learning

  • Regular instrumental/vocal lessons open to all pupils as whole class and/or in small groups and which offer progression to higher standards of achievement

  • Opportunities for extracurricular ensembles and choirs are made available

  • Performance opportunities are made available both in and out of school

  • The school shows ambition for improvement; it identifies resources to enable all children to develop and progress musically and articulates targets for them to achieve good musical standards.

   

   

  

• Pancake Day!

  Fri 09 Feb 2018
  On Tuesday 13th February we will be providing a choice of American Pancakes or Traditional Pancakes for our pudding option.  Fresh Fruit and Yoghurt will also be available.  There will be a choice of sauces available as a topping for the pancakes.

• Year 1 Children Learn Sign Language

  Wed 05 Apr 2017 Mrs Gibson
  Our Year 1 children have been learning sign language, supported by one of our Year 1 parents (Mr Stonier).  It is wonderful to see the children developing a new, important skill and we very much appreciate the time and support Mr Stonier has given our children.  Please find out more by watching the attached video. http://ooh-ar.com/ar_videos/steelite-ar/video_03_Jamie.mp4

• Website Launched

  Fri 25 Nov 2016
  Welcome to our brand new school website! 
  We have created the website to keep parents up to date with school news and notices, and to showcase some of the great things our pupils are achieving. The website is extremely easy to edit by all staff at the school, so check back soon for new updates!