The Island’s three Primary Schools – St Paul’s, Pilling and Harford – held their annual Open Days during the last week of July.
This year’s Open Days were a little different with parents being able to be more involved and participate in the activities taking place in their children’s classroom, engaging with teachers and viewing their children’s work over the academic year.
St Paul’s Primary School’s Open Day on Wednesday, 29July, saw a great turnout of parents attending the event throughout the day.
Head Teacher, Pat Williams, mentioned:
“St Pauls Primary Open Day was all about allowing the parents and friends to come and see the school in action, join classes, to see the teaching and learning of children’s work. This gave parents some guidance and support on what goes on in school and also for helping their child at home. The event saw a great attendance throughout the day, some classes having 100% attendance from parents. We received positive feedback from the public and met our objectives. Overall it was a really successful day despite not having normal end year entertainment.”
Pilling Primary School hosted their Open Day on Thursday, 30 July.
Head Teacher, Mrs Elaine Benjamin, said:
“This year, each class chose their own theme for Open Day, ranging from fairy tales to football. Each class along with their teachers dressed in costumes appropriate to the theme and enjoyed a range of English, Maths, Humanities, Music and Creative activities. The day was hugely successful in that there was a more fun and relaxed classroom ethos that parents also shared in and enjoyed as they walked around the school.”
Harford Primary School ended the week with their Open Day on Friday, 31July, with an exciting turnout from parents.
Head Teacher, Mrs Carlean Crowie, commented:
“The day saw many parents and other visitors, milling in and out of the school, viewing displays and engaging with pupils and staff. Conversation, in a relaxed manner, centred on teaching and learning and pupil’s efforts and achievements generally over the year. A lovely day which demonstrated a positive home/school partnership and signalled the close of academic year 2019 – 20.”
Notes to Editors
This year’s annual Prize Presentations were held as separate events to the Open Days. Pilling Primary School’s Prize Presentation was held at Jamestown Community Centre on the evening of Friday 31 July, for parents to attend.
St Pauls and Harford Primary School hosted their Prize Presentations on Wednesday, 5 August for pupils, teachers and Year 6 parents.
#StHelena #Education #AltogetherBetterForChildrenAndYoungPeople
https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/
SHG
6 July 2020
-
The Health and Social Care Portfolio is pleased to announce its first benefit from the preventative care British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) fund that will enhance hearing care for our local Community. This essential funding allows SHG to address the urgent need for modern interventions through a comprehensive upgrade of the Audiology service. The upgrade will […]
Read more
-
The Property Section, in collaboration with HM Prison Services and Waste Management Services, is undertaking efforts to restore and enhance the appearance of the Crown Estate. This partnership is working well, and has already shown significant success with the clearance of the moat in Jamestown. This area has been transformed following the removal of overgrowth, […]
Read more
-
April 2025 marks a significant milestone for mental health support in St Helena with the official launch of “www.mindingmymind.sh”, a dedicated website designed to empower and support young adults on the island. The website is based on extensive research into the unique needs, aspirations, and challenges faced by young Saints. “www.mindingmymind.sh” aims to be a […]
Read more
-
Due to unforeseen circumstances the twentieth meeting of Ministers Question Time has been postponed and will now take place on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 10:00 in the Council Chamber. This meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The topic for this meeting is ‘The Fisheries Ordinance, […]
Read more
-
As previously announced, and as a result of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Migrant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, HM Customs and Immigration are undertaking specialised training over the next six weeks. Due to the varied scheduling requirements of this essential training, a weekly opening hours schedule will be in effect and will be published […]
Read more
-
A Candlelit Vigil to honour victims and survivors of domestic violence will take place on Saturday, 03 May 2025, at 19:00 at the Jamestown Market. This solemn event is part of St Helena’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness for White Ribbon Day, a global movement dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. Community members […]
Read more
-
It is with great sadness that we learn today of the death of Pope Francis. As a mark of respect, all official flags will be flown at half mast. SHG21 April 2025
Read more
-
The primary schools will be hosting their annual Athletics Day at Francis Plain on Wednesday 23 April 2025. All parents, guardians and members of the public are invited to attend. The sports will start at 09:45 and end at approximately 14:30. As this is a school event, the primary sector would appreciate if all spectators […]
Read more
-
St Helena’s primary schools have a longstanding history of involvement in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC), established in 1883. This tradition expanded two years ago to include writers from Prince Andrew School. Annually engaging thousands, the competition celebrates student achievement, empowers youth voices, and builds creative writing skills. Each year, a Commonwealth-focused theme promotes […]
Read more
-
A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Wednesday 30 April 2025 from 14:30 to 16:00. This meeting will be held at the Education Learning Centre, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Chief of Police and a question and answer (QA) section from the […]
Read more