Welcome from the Headteacher

Welcome From The Headteacher 
Dear Parent/Carer,

I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Hunter’s Bar Junior School and look
forward to what I am sure will be the start of a wonderful journey together as
your child takes their first steps into Key Stage 2.

We understand that starting a new school can be a daunting experience. Our
aim is that, as the weeks progress, your child feels less anxious and more
excited about the transition. We hope you feel the same way too.

Please know that we are here to help. Everyone in school is here for the right
reason: to serve the children and families that attend our school. We want you
to feel that you can approach us with any questions and concerns and we will do
our best to support you.

This will be your main source of information about the school, I would encourage
you to spend some time getting to know it.

As a parent there will be a number of things that I’m sure you will want to know
about us including how we will be approaching the education of your child.

Firstly, we firmly believe that positive relationships are key to success, both the
relationships with yourself and us, but also the relationships that your child
develops with their teachers and other staff and pupils here at Hunter’s Bar. We
work extremely hard to try and ensure that all children feel safe and happy to
come to school: if we can create a school of willing and confident learners then
the job of education becomes much easier.

Secondly, we prioritise staff development. We believe that the most important
thing your child can have is the best possible teacher and staff around them.
This links very closely to our approach to learning, which is research informed
and evidence based.

Thirdly we believe that primary school is where children should find their
passion. This is why we try to create opportunities for children to experience
different things and study within a creative and broad-based curriculum. If PE
and sport are your child’s thing, then you’ve come to the right place. We are one
of only five primary schools in Sheffield recognised as a centre of excellence for
PE and sport and you will find our PE specialist teacher ready to develop your
child in a wide range of sporting opportunities.

Finally, you have a vital role to play in the development and education of your
child. We like to think that by working together and supporting one another your
child will achieve their full potential and develop into a confident and well-
rounded individual who is committed to learning for life.
 
Yours sincerely
Michael Watson

Headteacher