NEWSLETTER GOVERNOR REPORT CHRISTMAS 2022
As the year of 2022 draws to a close, it seems a good time to reflect on all that has been achieved in The Aylsham Learning Federation.
The students and staff have got back into the post covid learning environment with great intent and purpose, and during a recent governors’ learning walk, which took in all of our schools, it was a real pleasure to see our young people actively engaged in learning in a respectful and disciplined fashion.
At the High School, we have celebrated success across the year groups with three presentation evenings, where both academic attainment as well as effort are celebrated, as well as the many extra-curricular activities which the students get the opportunity to take part in. On one evening we were treated to a preview solo from the upcoming Elf musical which will be performed just before Christmas, so I hope you have all managed to get tickets.
It is very pleasing that the class of 2022 at the High School achieved the third best results in Ebacc subjects across the county.
At Bure Valley, the staff continue to work hard to uphold standards and bring about further improvements to the teaching and curricular offer. The school enjoys a bright and inviting learning environment that supports a calm and purposeful atmosphere in school and I know that the pupils are very pleased to be back to a normal school day, and have enjoyed having visitors back into school.
At John of Gaunt it has been a busy but successful Autumn Term and staff and pupils alike are looking forward to the culmination of the term in the various nativity plays in the last week. The children have all worked extremely hard and are making steady progress with all of their learning. Our reception children have completed the first term at school and are thoroughly enjoying all their new learning opportunities and it is fair to say that John of Gaunt continues to be a happy school where children want to come and learn.
John Bear’s Nursery is proving a popular place to start the educational journey in the Aylsham Learning Federation, and it is pleasing to see that the light and airy building is providing just the right environment for happy children.
As governors we have confidence in all our schools providing a good level of education and we are looking forward to 2023 and what we can offer the children of Aylsham.
It just leaves me to say a massive thank you to all our staff across the federation for all their hard work during 2022, and for helping bring so much success to our young people.
Thank you too, to our parents and carers for all the support which you have given to our students/pupils over the past year, and I would like to wish a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to everyone connected to the Aylsham Learning Federation.
Jenny Youngs
Chair of Governors, Aylsham Learning Federation
