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Our School:
Ours is a two form entry, nurturing Catholic School in the heart of Southampton. Holy Family Catholic Primary School aspires to provide a rich learning experience where children are encouraged to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
We value each child’s contribution to our community and look to develop the whole child. Our core purpose is to provide a deep learning experience for our children throughout their primary lives, so that they are resilient, happy, well-mannered and secure. We are a happy, exciting and successful learning community with Jesus at the centre.
We are proud that our Gospel values engender a happy, inclusive, family atmosphere. We hope to shine a light of goodness into our community and live our lives by the principals of Truth, Honesty, Peace and Justice for all.
Our aim is to provide your children with the skills to reach their full potential. We do this through our exciting, high-quality curriculum, which enables children to develop a ‘thirst’ for learning and to be challenged appropriately throughout their life at our school.
We believe that children who are happy and safe achieve well. We strive for high standards and expect excellent academic progress and excellent behaviour. We want all our children to thrive, aspire and achieve their personal best. From sports and socialising; through to achieving academic potential and taking their place as an active citizen in our world.
Research tells us that high quality teaching and learning has a high impact on our children’s happiness and academic outcomes. The vast majority of our classes are taught with a 15:1 adult ratio. These small classes enable teachers to get to know each child as an individual and target both their academic and personal development. Children play and learn in harmony with each other. There is respect and rigour; exploration and investigation. We care for each child’s individual needs, building their confidence and encouraging them to be creative and independent to prepare them for their life beyond primary school.
Selecting the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. Please take the time to look through our website, which will give you the opportunity to appreciate our special and distinctive character and ethos; as well as observe the high quality nurture and learning that Holy Family Catholic Primary School provides. We have fantastic ICT provision, great play spaces and beautiful growing gardens and grounds.
If there is anything further you need or any information you require please contact us directly. If you would like to apply for a place then please contact the school and we will either advise whether year group spaces are available, or for Year R entrance explain the admission procedure. Alternatively, the admission arrangements can be found by clicking here.
Kind Regards,
Gerida Montague | Executive Headteacher, Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools.
Holy Family Primary is part of a wider family of six schools called The Learning Federation. Under the leadership of a hugely experienced team, we take the strengths of our school partnership to provide the most enriching and diverse curriculum and wellbeing focused school journey for all of our children. Our Executive Headteacher is a National Leader in Education as well as an inspector for Ofsted. She is well supported by a strong executive board and heads of school. Our teams of staff regularly support other schools.
Executive Board:
Gerida Montague - Learning Federation Executive Headteacher
Sarah Hendricks - Co-Headteacher, Director of Safeguarding & Vulnerable Children
Caroline Firman - Co-Headteacher, Director of Curriculum & Management Systems
Ian Prince - Director of Quality of Education
Jo McNicholas - Chief Business, Finance and Compliance Officer
Holy Family Team:
Executive Headteacher – Mrs Gerida Montague
Co-Headteacher – Miss Sarah Henricks
Vice-Principal – Mr Matt Grace
Deputy Director of Vulnerable Children - Mrs KatherineOlney
Partnership SENCO – Mrs Kate Knott and Mrs Nikki Grace
Partnership SENCO Admin - Hayley Wells
Partnership Office and Finance Manager – Mrs Rachel Morey
Partnership Finance Assistant – Miss Kim Hamilton
Admin Assistant – Miss Chantelle Ridout
Admin Assistant – Miss Erin Sillery
Receptionist – Mrs Kerry Dudley-Carncross
Partnership Estates Manager – Mr Andrew McNicholas
Site Manager – Mr John Nailor
ELSA – Mrs Maureen Holmes
Teaching Team:
Year R – Lindsey Taylor, Charlotte Billinghurst, Nicole Hudson
Year 1 –Elysha Tracey, Laura Gale, Lucy Haynes/Helen Hodder
Year 2 – Zena Colvill, Megan Spencer-Turner, Louise Allen
Year 3 – Emma Perren, Megan Lodwidge, Rose Norris & Simon Phillips
Year 4 – Beth Hughes, Kristina Broomfield
Year 5 – Riccardo Scala, Dan Palkovaci, Enrica Biasi
Year 6 – Delia Cheung, Sarah Austin, Faye French AM
Support Staff – Laura Rivers, Hannah Stevenson, Dawn Nailor, Tracey McGrory (1-2-1), Kelly Ashmore (1-2-1), Tina Bridle (3-1), Petronella Muzariri, Ella Hiscock (2-1)
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