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Alexander Hosea Primary School

Roots to grow, wings to fly

What people say about our school

Here are some quotes from our pupils

  • “To be independent we need to solve problems for ourselves” (Y5)
  • “I am more confident – now I believe I can do it” (Y5)
  • “Our powers have helped us do things we wouldn’t normally want to do – and to stand on the edge” (Y6)
  • “My independence has improved” (Y6)
  •  "I love the reading area 'cos you can feel really cosy there and it's peace and quiet" (Reception)
  • "Having lots of little corners gives me confidence to try new learning" (Y1)
  • "There is a choice so that everyone can get what they need to help them with their learning" (Y2)
  • "I use the flags and pictures to help me think about places in the world"
  • "It has really helped me with my writing. I feel inspired to use great vocabulary when I look at the picture" (Y3)
  • "It feels as though you are on a learning journey with your friends"
  • "I like to learn at a low table because it helps me to concentrate" (Y4)
  • "Sometimes I get fidgety when I am on the plastic chairs so now I can move to a different place and learn for longer"
  • "Having spaces means that you can get away from distractions because you can find spaces away from other people"
  • "I like to sit near the window so that I get lots of light"
  • "I am really inspired to think about what it was really like in Roman times" (Y5)
  • "It makes me feel creative when I look around"
  • "It shows that we really care about our school environment and respect it"
  • "It's inclusive because it suits all of us because we have choice"
  • "Well, it is really exciting. When I am writing I can imagine what it was like in the war. It makes it real. It has made my writing more imaginative" (Y6)
  • "It is so much more interesting than looking in a book to find things out. We are motivated to learn" (Y6)

Here are some quotes from visitors and parents/carers

  • "Children are helpful, knowledgeable and polite"
  • "A pleasure to visit your school which is filled with enthusiastic and friendly staff and pupils who have a well-developed ability to listen, engage with and learn. A credit to all"
  • "School looks very inviting and motivating"
  • "Great to see all the children so engaged in their learning"
  • "Thank you once again for a lovely opportunity to see how happy and settled all the children are and how proud they are of their learning and school"
  • "What helpful and insightful children"
  • "Wanted to say that with the ballet and the choir at the 02, thanks for all the school does to give children the self-confidence to put themselves forward and take part in these things"
  • "I am genuinely happy with the progress she is making but happier by the fact that she enjoys learning and taking on new challenges"
  • "It was great to see the children so enthusiastic about showing off their achievements"