Welcome to The Alton School
Welcome to The Alton School.
All children have now returned to school.
It is lovely to hear their happy voices and l and see their smiling faces again.
What is your child learning this half term?
Please watch the videos that our class teachers have all recorded about all the exciting learning opportunities for your child this half term.
Moving to Secondary School
The closing date for secondary school applications is the 31st October 2020 />
Ms. Wiley has made a video to answer all your questions about secondary school.
All our year 6 children have been given some information and an application form to take home.
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Make sure that you have applied by the closing date to ensure you have the best chance of sending your child to your first choice of school.
Vacancies
We are currently looking for SEN Learning support assistants
£7,952 per annum
15 hrs per week – (mornings) Event Linked Temporary contract initially until 22nd July 2021
Term time only
Home Learning and Holiday Homework
Children who may have to self isolate will be supported to learn at home, your teacher will let you know what learning you should be completing. Click here to follow the link for the Oak National Academy
Holiday Homework ha been set for half term and can be completed online.
Nursery Admissions for September 2020
All enquiries please email admin@thealton.wandsworth.sch.uk or telephone Mrs. Gibbs on 0208 876 8482 for details on how to apply
Welcome to all our new Nursery and Reception children
Click here to see a video for a virtual tour of our Early Years Setting.
Our nursery offers all children, regardless of their parents circumstances a free full time place. There are still a few places left for September, if you would like to apply please contact Mrs. Gibbs at the school.
The Alton is a Rights Respecting School
We are a Rights Respecting School. We teach children about their rights and the responsibilities they have towards each other.
RRS article of the week: Article 14 RRS: You have the right to chose your own religion and beliefs.
Excellent Learners
We have introduced an Excellent Learner Scheme. Students at our school strive to use excellent learner qualities throughout the curriculum and are praised when they use a specific quality.
Students understand what it takes to be an excellent learner and think about using excellent learner skills in each lesson. They have found this empowering and it has had an impact on their attitude towards learning and striving to succeed.
This weeks Excellent learner quality is:- Are Creative
Homework
Click here to see the homework that has been set for your child each week
Newsletters
Keep up to date with the news from the school - download the latest newsletters here
Our Curriculum
We want our children to love learning and enjoy school. We spend time and energy ensuring our curriculum is exciting, well planned and well resourced, with high quality learning and teaching.
Admissions
Visits to the school by any interested parents are always welcomed, please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Our Vision
To create a joy of learning in ambitious and aspirational pupils who continue to pursue personal excellence throughout their lives, become citizens who contribute successfully to their community and to society.
Our Mission
To provide an inclusive, safe and purposeful learning environment which nurtures and challenges all. To provide an enriched and stimulating curriculum that enables learners to become valued and responsible members of our community.