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24/01/25

Jo White, Headteacher at Burpham Primary School had a rat problem!! This got her thinking about how teamwork is a sure-fire route to success.  Have a read and find out how Jo dealt with her furry friend.  bit.ly/40LknXd

10/01/25

Congratulations to    for being the highest climber in the region in the Fairer Schools Index, climbing a whopping 1410 places.  A school that keeps getting better and better, due to hard work & commitment of the community.   getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-…

10/01/25

Happy New Year to all!  We are all very pleased to be back at work after an exhausting festive break!  We are looking at 2025  with  excitement regarding plans for growth and improvement.  Read our welcome back message to colleagues   bit.ly/3C66g5s

08/01/25

Delighted to see  featuring on  on Monday night.  A fabulous school committed to training and recruiting dedicated teachers. x.com/ssfSCITT/status/1876331715125256404

08/01/25

Great to see    on  .  A fabulous school recruiting dedicated teachers. x.com/NowTeachOrg/status/1876314293857288556

23/12/24

Our CEO, Jack Mayhew, recorded an end of term message for all colleagues across the trust which included Christmas greetings from some special guests.  Take a look!  youtu.be/hV6Dc75lZ38?si=HgTq…

23/12/24

Jack, our CEO recorded an end of term message for all colleagues across the trust.  We've had a great term.  Take a look.  youtu.be/hV6Dc75lZ38?si=Q9Jx…

21/12/24

We have launched a podcast series  covering all matters relating to estates and school maintenance.  Great to listen to whilst on the go and to pick up tips and knowledge from our expert estates teams across the schools.  Catch it here  lnkd.in/eZFTzCAj

20/12/24

Season's Greetings to one and all. We hope this festive season brings you peace and joy. Thanks to our artists - Rylee  , Aakanshya  , Althea    and Zoe 

20/12/24

Our parent/carer newsletter has been published.  Grab a cuppa, a mince pie and have a read  heyzine.com/flip-book/a33878…       

22/11/24

We are recruiting for a Project Management Officer.  We'd love to hear from you.   bit.ly/3CNRGzj

07/11/24

We were absolutely delighted to welcome our Regional Director, Dame Kate Dethridge and team leader Sara McClure to the trust this week and to demonstrate the exceptional work going on   and  .  Thank  you to    for the delicious lunch!

06/11/24

Sandfield Primary School, in the heart of Guildford town centre are searching for two community governors.  A fantastic way to make a difference.  Please click here for further information  sandfield.surrey.sch.uk/vaca…

26/10/24

Strong teamwork going on at  👏 x.com/Kings_Guildford/status/1850138155866816660

25/10/24

It's been a long term, you're doing a brilliant job.  Enjoy the break.  Careful when kicking through the leaves                      

23/10/24

Surrey Maths School  opened its doors at the beginning of September to its first cohort of keen and talented mathematicians and hosted a lovely opening event earlier on this month. Read more about the event and the school here  bit.ly/4e0VaLM

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The chill of winter has passed

28th March 2024

As the spring term comes to an end, it is surprising to note how quickly the chill of winter has passed to the warmth of spring... the only challenge has been the never ending rain in between! The Easter holidays await, and these are always a personal favourite of mine. The spring term passes so quickly, and it reminds me that time ticks on so regularly in the school year and this caused me to reflect upon what it is we do in schools. Sometimes we blink and another term passes, years tick by and it can feel like a conveyor belt of education. At Learning Partners, we strive to ensure this isn't the experience of our children. What phrase best encapsulates this? 'Making memories'.

As adults, and those as long in the tooth as I, think back to our school days - it is the memories and friendships that we remember most thoroughly. Of course the lessons are vital, the exams important as the keys to our next steps, however we know that school is so much more than this.

It is the friendships we form, the school trips we participate in, the sports fixtures, school plays and foreign exchange trips. It is these examples of school experiences that form long in the memory. It is our staff that give up the hours, form the relationships and believe in the wider purpose of education that makes our schools special. Throughout the term, I have found my heart gladdened by catching up with the award winners, the artists, the musicians, the athletes. However, it is those who have formed their own groups, their own communities and sense of belonging that encourages me most. It is these groups within our schools that indicates children who are thriving. We are empowering our young people to set up gardening clubs, chess groups, Uno societies and the like. If education teaches us anything, it is the skills and drive to become the change we wish to see in the world. Our children achieving this for themselves is a sign of us delivering on our vision: 'leading schools where children thrive'.

I could provide a never-ending list of opportunities that our children have engaged in this term. The grand, the prestigious and the all-encompassing to the small scale, the virtuoso and bespoke. All of this matters. It is these 'making of memories' that mark us apart. That is our calling and make us think of spring.

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  • January 24, 2025 Jo White, Headteacher at Burpham Primary School had a rat problem!! This got her thinking about how teamwork is a sure-fire route to success.  Have a read and find out how Jo dealt with her furry friend.  bit.ly/40LknXd
  • January 10, 2025 Congratulations to    for being the highest climber in the region in the Fairer Schools Index, climbing a whopping 1410 places.  A school that keeps getting better and better, due to hard work & commitment of the community.   getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-…
  • January 10, 2025 Happy New Year to all!  We are all very pleased to be back at work after an exhausting festive break!  We are looking at 2025  with  excitement regarding plans for growth and improvement.  Read our welcome back message to colleagues   bit.ly/3C66g5s
  • January 8, 2025 Delighted to see  featuring on  on Monday night.  A fabulous school committed to training and recruiting dedicated teachers. x.com/ssfSCITT/status/1876331715125256404
  • January 8, 2025 Great to see    on  .  A fabulous school recruiting dedicated teachers. x.com/NowTeachOrg/status/1876314293857288556
  • December 23, 2024 Our CEO, Jack Mayhew, recorded an end of term message for all colleagues across the trust which included Christmas greetings from some special guests.  Take a look!  youtu.be/hV6Dc75lZ38?si=HgTq…
  • December 23, 2024 Jack, our CEO recorded an end of term message for all colleagues across the trust.  We've had a great term.  Take a look.  youtu.be/hV6Dc75lZ38?si=Q9Jx…
  • December 21, 2024 We have launched a podcast series  covering all matters relating to estates and school maintenance.  Great to listen to whilst on the go and to pick up tips and knowledge from our expert estates teams across the schools.  Catch it here  lnkd.in/eZFTzCAj
  • December 20, 2024 Season's Greetings to one and all. We hope this festive season brings you peace and joy. Thanks to our artists - Rylee  , Aakanshya  , Althea    and Zoe 
  • December 20, 2024 Our parent/carer newsletter has been published.  Grab a cuppa, a mince pie and have a read  heyzine.com/flip-book/a33878…       
  • November 22, 2024 We are recruiting for a Project Management Officer.  We'd love to hear from you.   bit.ly/3CNRGzj
  • November 7, 2024 We were absolutely delighted to welcome our Regional Director, Dame Kate Dethridge and team leader Sara McClure to the trust this week and to demonstrate the exceptional work going on   and  .  Thank  you to    for the delicious lunch!