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In 2003 and again in 2006, we were awarded the Silver Artsmark by the Arts Council for our commitment to the Arts.
In 2009 we were awarded the Gold Artsmark showing improved commitment to art, dance, drama and music.
We have many visitors and trips which support our Arts curriculum. We are very proud of the standard achieved by children in dance, music, drama, design, art and technology.
We also have a week dedicated to the Arts. This is normally held in June. |
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The Bristol Standard
We are very proud to have been awarded the Bristol Standard again (Nov 2006) for our Early Years education.
The Early Years team are dedicated to ensuring the ongoing development of our Foundation Stage curriculum.
We have a large, well resourced indoor classroom as well as an outdoor classroom and interactive learning area allowing us to facilitate the developing child.
We work in close partnership with the local nursery and parents so that children feel happy, secure and sucessful. |
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The Bristol Inclusion Standard
In October 2006 we were awarded the
Bristol Inclusion Standard.
This is for the work we do in school to include
all children and adults. It recognises our work in
special educational needs, anti bullying, disability inclusion,
anti racism and our multi cultural inclusive curriculum. |
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Read a Million Words Champion School
For the academic year 2006 to 2007 we have been chosen as a Read A Million Words Champion School.
We shall be holding exciting reading and writing events and organising cross curricular opportunities to extend the children's skills.
We shall also welcome visitors to school for such events as poetry workshops and theatre productions.
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At the end of November 2003, we were recognised in the League Tables as the 37th most improved school in the country.
We are constantly evaluating our practise to ensure a broad and balanced curriculum, focused on raising standards in all areas. |
| Word has spread fast about the Infant Department's amazing Write Dance sessions, where children's handwriting is improved by practising their fine and gross motor skills to music. Our achievements were acknowledged when Mrs Bale (Class 1 teacher and Literacy Coordinator) was recently asked to write a piece about our sessions for the Bristol SEN Newsletter. We have also recieved 3 visiting teachers from a school in Solihull, who were so impressed that they are embarking upon Write Dance sessions themselves. |
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Quality Mark 1 and 2
On Monday 29th March 2004 we were assessed by The Basic Skills Agency for The Quality Mark.
The Basic Skills Agency is a national organisation which supports basic skills, (literacy and numeracy).
We are all very pleased to have been successful in our application for the Quality Mark which shows that all children, regardless of ability, can succeed.
We will be celebrating next term when our plaque arrives.
In June 2007 we were awarded with The Quality Mark 2 which is in recognition of continual improvement in basic skills across the whole school. This plaque now takes pride of place next to our Quality Mark 1. |
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Meeting the Mayor
Ashton Vale children were invited to meet the Mayor on the 4th November in recognition for our efforts on the Big Walk to School in aid of the British Heart Foundation. We were awarded a parachute as our prize. Four children accompanied Ms Champeney to the City Hall to receive it. |
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The Department for Education and Skills have awarded Ashton Vale with the Activemark 2006,2007 and 2008.
This rewards exceptional delivery of the National Sport Strategy.
The children at Ashton Vale have at least 2 dedicated P.E. lessons a week. The playground is a 'Zone Parc' with many sporting activities on offer at lunch times and we also run a range of sports' clubs after school. |
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In recognition of the work we do to promote a sustainable lifestyle we have been awarded the Silver certificate from Eco Schools.
At Ashton Vale we create our own compost for our vegetable garden. We also recycle all our waste paper and spend time greening the school grounds.
The children are aware of energy waste and the need to conserve electricity and oil. |
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Healthy Schools
In July 2007 we were awarded Healthy Schools Status. This is in recognition of our work on healthy eating, excercise, healthy minds and healthy bodies.
The award was presented at a special healthy picnic at Bristol Zoo and supports other initiatives such as inclusion and Eco Schools. |
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