Godalming
Junior School is a co-educational community school maintained by
Surrey County Council. There are currently 212 children on the roll,
organised into 8 classes, with 2 classes in each year group.
David Andrew - Head Teacher
Jo Kinsey - Deputy Head Teacher
Robin Galliver - Chair of Governors
School Staff
The School Governors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Anthony White to the post of Headteacher with effect from April 2010, following the retirement of Mr Andrew at the end of the Spring Term .
Mr White is currently Deputy Headteacher of Three Bridges Junior School near Crawley, West Sussex and was appointed following interviews held just before half-term.
He is very pleased to be taking up the post at the start of the Summer Term and will be meeting with Mr Andrew and the staff before this time to ensure a smooth transition.
Information for Parents
Hallam Road, Godalming,
GU7 3HW
Tel 01483 421597
email:info@godalming-junior.surrey.sch.uk
Autumn Term 2009
2 September to 18 December 2009
Half Term: 26 October - 30 October 2009
Spring Term 2010
4 January to 31 March 2010
Half Term: 15 February - 19 February
Summer Term 2010
19 April to 23 July 2010
Half Term from 31 May - 4 June
| Lunch Time | After School | |
| Mon | Rock & Pop Singing-Mrs Walker Debating - Mrs Doyle |
Yr 5/6 Football - Charterhouse |
| Tues | School Council - Mrs Lam/Mrs Doyle |
French - Mrs Harvey-Williams Chess - Mrs Davies |
| Wed | Netball - Mrs Kinsey/Mrs Cowley/Mrs Milroy Science - Mrs Trinder/Mrs Plumridge |
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| Thurs | Choir - Miss Bendall | Tri-Golf (Y5) Yr 3/4 Football - Planet Soccer |
At
a cost of £1.80 per day (£9 pw). Pay
Newsletters **March Edition**
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School Brochure
**New for 2009**
A
neat school uniform helps children to feel part of the school
community and gives us a school identity.
Boys:
Grey flannel shorts or long trousers. Grey socks & sensible
black or dark shoes
Summer: short sleeved white shirts or jade green
polo shirts.
Winter: white or grey shirt and or school sweatshirt.
Girls:
White socks & sensible black or dark shoes.
Summer: Green and white checked
or striped gingham dress or skirt. White blouse or jade
green polo shirt.
Winter: Grey skirt or trousers. White blouse.
- Sweatshirts 26,28,30,32 & 34" - £8.60
- Sweatshirts 36" - £10.50
- Cardigans 25,28,30,32 & 34" - £10.00
- Cardigans 36" - £12.50
- Polo Shirts 22/24,26/28,30/32, & 34" - £7.50
- Polo Shirts 36" - £9.40
- Book Bags - £2.50
A drawstring bag is most suitable for our cloakrooms. Children will need a plain green or white tee shirt, black or white shorts and plimsolls or trainers. Stout trainers will suffice for both boys and girls for outdoor lessons. In cold weather a sweatshirt, warm jumper or track suit may be worn
- Tee shirts 26,28,30,32 & 34" - £5.45
- Tee Shirts 36" - £6.50
- Drawstring PE Bag - £2.50
We required by law to record both
'authorised' and 'unauthorised' absences.
Authorised absences include approved education activities,
vacations, treatment, religious observances, sickness or
miscellaneous absences, where the school has been notified
by parents of a child’s absence.
If your child is ill, please telephone the school as soon as possible to report the condition. Following an absence of more than one day would you also please send a note on return to confirm.
In cases of unavoidable family holidays during term time, please contact the School Office. Absences of this nature may not exceed two weeks in any academic year, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Unauthorised absences are recorded when we receive no
notification from parents as to their child's reason for
absence.
Our truancy rate is nil.
Staff
| Mr D Andrew | Head Teacher |
| Class Teachers | |
| Mrs J Cowley | Year 3 (3C) |
| Mrs M McStay | Year 3 (3M) |
| Mrs R Trinder | Year 4 (4T) |
| Mrs S Walker | Year 4 (4W) |
| Mrs N Davies | Year 5 (5D) |
| Mr G Voller | Year 5 (5V) |
| Miss H Bendall | Year 6 (6B) |
| Mrs J Kinsey - Dep. HT | Year 6 (6K) |
| Mrs C Monkman | |
| Learning Support Assistants | |
| Mrs D Argyle | Mrs J Nash |
| Mrs C Bridger | Mrs J Plumridge |
| Mrs J Groes | Mrs B Sewell |
| Mrs S Hodgson | Mrs L Whittington |
| Mrs N Knight | |
| Part Time Teaching Staff | |
| Mrs C Doyle | SENCo |
| Mrs M Lam | |
| Mrs H Logan-Wood | |
| Mrs A Harvey-Williams | |
| Mrs E Lock | Administrative Officer |
| Mrs M Fry | Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor |
| Mrs J Wright | School Assistant |
| Mrs C Marshall | Lunchtime Supervisor |
| Mr T Johnson | Caretaker & Crossing Patrol |
| Mrs D Nash | School Cleaner |
Parent Teacher Assoc.
Parents and staff of GJS with an elected committee, who plan and organise events which raise funds for the school and creates a friendly, welcoming school community... more
| Committee Members | |
| David Andrew | President |
| Jo Kinsey | Deputy President |
| Rachel Howseman | Chair |
| Yvonne Manning | Supporting Chair |
| Jo Ferguson | Treasurer |
| Emma Hone | Secretary |
| Monica McStay | Staff Rep |
| Jackie Groes | PTA Governor |
| Elaine lock | School Office |
| Ordinary Members | |
| Claire Booth | (5D) |
| Elsa Fletcher | (5D) |
| Nina Wilson | (5M) |
| Tracy Brabin | (4W) |
| Paula Edwards | (4W) |
| Becky Clemons | (5) |
Newsletters **Feb 2010**
Important News & Messages
School Diary |
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Ofsted Reports & SATs
The results for the 51 Year 6 pupils in 2008 from Godalming Junior School are tabulated below and are followed by the most recent national comparative data (2007) for children of the same age.
* not entered - working below level 3
# pupils disapplied - working at the levels of test, but unable to access them
## pupils absent
Ofsted 2008 - Head Teacher's letter
External Information
The Parent's Centre
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Information and support for parents on how to help with
your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school
and finding childcare
Godalming Confederation of Schools
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16 schools and a Children's Centre working together and
in partnership with the community and other partners to
enable better access to, or deliver a wide range of services.
ThinkUKnow - Internet Safety: Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it.
BBC Web Safety
- Part of CBBC web site lots of safety tips for children
School Centenary
The Godalming Junior School building was officially opened on December 11th 1907 as "Godalming Council School".
A special web site was created during 2007 to celebrate the centenary of our school
Governance
Governors have a responsibility to promote high standards of educational achievement. We work in partnership with the
head teacher & staff to achieve this,
offering both support and challenge
We are a voluntary group of 16 people: parents; staff and members of the local community. Serving from 1-4 years, during such time will take on particular areas of responsibility.
- Curriculum - oversight
- Financial & Performance Monitoring
- Strategic Planning - objectives & targets
- Effective Policies for all areas of school life
- School Improvement Planning
- Staff appointments
Governors can be:
- Parents - elected by other parents at the school
- Staff (incl. Head Teacher)
- Community - appointed by governing body
- One or more LEA appointed governors
If you would like to become a Governor please contact the School Office for further information.
- Finance
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The Finance Committee meets every term to evaluate, monitor and plan the use of the financial resources of the school. It's members are as follows:
- Mr Andrew Ferguson - Chair
- Mr David Andrew
- Mr Robin Galliver
- Mrs Elaine Lock
- School Development
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The School Development Committee meets twice termly to plan, monitor and report on school development of the school. It's members are all the governors, chaired by Mr Robin Galliver.
- Personnel
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The Staffing & Personnel Committee meets on an adhoc basis to interview / appoint senior members of staff valuate. It also considers staffing strategy, welfare and development of teaching and support staff. It's members are as follows:
- Mr Robin Galliver - Chair
- Mr Mr A Ferguson - Vice Chair
- Mr David Andrew - Head Teacher
- Mrs C Monkman
- Accessibility plan
- Admissions policy
- Anti-bullying
- Behaviour
- Charging policy
- Collective worship
- Curriculum policy
- Cycling policy
- Finance Policy
- Freedom of information
- Governor’s allowances
- Curriculum policy
- Health and safety policy
- Home–school agreements
- Pay policy
- Performance management policy
- Prospectus
- Race equality policy
- Sex education policy
- Special educational needs policy*
Head Teacher's Reports to Governors
School Development Plan 2009-10
FGB Meeting Minutes Autumn 2009
e-Learning for Governors - set up to create, share and access e-learning content for Governors
Surrey Governor's Association Web Site - for the views and support of governors in furthering the interests of pupils in Surrey Schools.
Surrey Governors & Clerks Newsletter - biannual newsletter.
Governor Net - run by DCSF for information of all aspects of school Governance
NCOGS - is the national committee representing local authority providers of services to school governors
Governor Training Courses at 4S
Governors' Books
Basics for School Governors by Joan Sallis
Joined-up Governance: Making Sense of the Role of the School Governor by Jamie Martin and Ann Holt
The School Governors' Yearbook 2010
These books and many more are available at Surrey Libraries or to purchase at Adamson Publishing