St Peters London Docks School

St. Peter’s London Docks A Church of England Primary School

“ The school works exceptionally well to extend the pupils’ understanding of the world in which they live. Its caring and supportive stance promotes the good behaviour of pupils and ensures their good spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.”

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St. Peter’s London Docks A Church Of England Primary School

Welcome

to our school St Peter’s is a small, friendly, church school, steeped in the rich history of Wapping and the London Docks area.

We are a good school and are committed to improving further, with a clear focus on maximising the achievement of each member of our rich and diverse community. We are strongly focused on raising standards through good teaching and learning.

We very much value and appreciate the positive support of our parents and of the wider community and we strive for an open and welcoming environment where we can work in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils.

Elizabeth Dickson Head Teacher

“ Pupils thoroughly enjoy school. They show this through their good behaviour, high level of engagement and attention in class and by being respectful and kind to each other and adults.”

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A Church

School

with History and Tradition

St Peter’s London Docks is a Church of England school, providing education in a Christian context for children of the parish, who come from a range of Christian and other backgrounds. We seek to instil religious and moral codes which will sustain children throughout their lives and help them become moral and responsible adults.

St. Peter’s School is organically linked to St. Peter’s Parish Church, a link strongly supported by the clergy and the school staff . Every Thursday morning children attend school mass at the Church, as they have done for more than 150 years. Pupils in years 5 and 6 eagerly volunteer to act as servers each week. On all other mornings we hold assemblies which are Christian based and have a high moral and spiritual content.

“ The school is regarded by all as a strong community governed by Christian values and as a consequence pupils feel very well cared for.”

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Curriculum for Every Child “ The good curriculum ensures that pupils have access to a wide range of extracurricular clubs, trips and visits which add to their enjoyment of school.”

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At St Peter’s we believe in children’s entitlement to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum.

We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy as a basis for all learning. The curriculum is tailored to the children’s interests and reflects the multicultural nature of our community. We promote an enjoyment of learning with as many first hand experiences as possible. Educational visits, workshops, visitors and theatre groups extend opportunities for learning and enhance the curriculum.

Establishing a clear picture of how each child learns best is important. Rigorous procedures are in place to identify and meet children’s individual needs. Each child’s progress is carefully monitored so that appropriate action can be taken to help any child who might be struggling with a particular area of learning, to provide the more able with appropriate challenge and help every child to fulfil their potential.

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Our School Our work with the community is a priority and strength of the school.

We support our children with their development as successful citizens within our school community and the wider communities in which they live.

Our pupils benefit from the school’s effective partnerships with a range of agencies and local businesses.

Our Family Learning Room is a friendly, welcoming environment for members of the community. We host a wide range of activities including; parent coffee mornings, return to work training and curriculum workshops for parents.

Our thriving PTA organizes the annual Summer Fair and Christmas events, as well as raising valuable funds for further improving provision for our children.

“ The work of the school reaches outward and beyond the gates.”

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Community

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Pastoral

Care

As parents, staff or governors we have an important role in ensuring the well-being of every child in our care. Our success in this area has been recognised as a strength of the school. At St. Peter’s London Docks we promote the spiritual and moral development of children, as well as the academic and social. Our Parish clergy work handin-hand with the school staff to provide a happy, secure Christian environment in which children can safely work towards fulfilling their all-round potential.

Children in Years 5 and 6 have the opportunity to prepare for confirmation in the Church of England. The programme is carried out by the Parish Clergy.

“ They really care for us, just as if we were their own children.”

Pupil to inspector

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Letter from Father T E Jones SSC,

Chairman of the Governing Body St Peter’s is a thriving, happy and challenging school in the heart of Wapping. We are thriving because of church and community traditions, our deep roots in the local community and our welcome for all that is good and new.

We are a happy school because our Christian culture leads us to value every child and staff member; at St. Peter’s people matter. We are a challenging school because we always seek out the best in, and for, our children. Our Teaching and support team under the leadership of our exceptional head teacher brings an amazing level of talent, commitment and experience to their work.

The school provides a secure, caring and engaging environment, in which the good, the true and the best are constant and repeated themes; thus we expect, encourage and enable high standards of both achievement and behaviour in the whole school community.

“ Under the current headship, St Peter’s has become a Traditional standards, the best in contemporary education and a culture of faith, nurture and kindness make St quite inspirational place for Peter’s a unique school offering an education that will enable your child to build for a positive, happy and our children to learn.” Ofsted fulfilled life.

“ God made flowers and children to make this world more beautiful.”

Father Charles Fuge Lowder SSC, founder of St. Peter’s London Docks

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Our School Prayer Heavenly Father, bless our school.

All who serve, all who learn, all who teach and all who work in this place.

Make this a happy community, where we may learn to serve you and one another.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Peter’s London Docks A Church of England Primary School Garnet Street Wapping London E1W 3QT T: 0207 488 3050 F: 0207 680 0773 admin@st-peters.towerhamlets.sch.uk

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