Hallbankgate Village School

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  • ‘The magic that is woven at Hallbankgate Village School, day by day, minute by minute, by leaders, by staff, and ultimately by pupils, is exceptional.’
    Steve Watson, TLO, 2019
  • ‘We are truly grateful: the staff have gone above and beyond. Thank you!’
    Parent, 2020
  • ‘The striking feature is that learners relish the opportunities they have to control their own learning, and that they have the confidence and skills to do so successfully.’
    Steve Watson, TLO, 2019
  • ‘We feel our child is thriving- we feel they are being pushed to their potential. Thank you.’
    Parent, 2020
  • ‘…the commitment to taking responsibility for their own learning, the awareness of the learning process and of self as learner, and the skills to do so independently are evident.’
    Steve Watson, TLO, 2019
  • ‘Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school’
    Ofsted, 2017
  • ‘Staff are always happy to discuss ways to support my child.’
    Parent, 2020
  • ‘Pupils understand their learning because teachers use clear explanations and make sure that pupils understand what they are learning.’
    Ofsted, 2017
  • ‘All staff are extremely friendly and welcoming to both adults and children in our family’
    Parent, 2020
  • ‘Pupils behave well at all times. They are polite and well mannered. Leaders value the feedback they get from pupils and place a high priority on listening to pupils.’
    Ofsted, 2017
  • ‘Our children love coming to school every day and are always encouraged to be the best they can be’
    Parent, 2020

Mayoral Visit

On Thursday afternoon, we had the honour of a visit from the Mayor and Mayoress of Carlisle. They came with their special ceremonial chains, sword and mace which we were even allowed to touch and hold. It was incredible to be holding such impressive and historical artefacts – the mace, made of gold, dates back to King Charles I who gifted it to Carlisle. The Mayor told us all about his job of Mayor and what he has to do and explained his role in chairing meetings with the council, as well as all the nice things they get to do like switching on the Christmas lights. We asked some brilliant questions to find out more, such as: How do you become mayor? What does it feel like to be Mayor? and Why and when do you wear the special chain? We even asked who the first Mayor of Carlisle was and found out the position goes all the way back to 1545 when King Henry the VIII was on the throne!

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