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Working in
Partnership
We
have been involved in developing partnerships/networking
with local schools.
Shepherd Clocks
This was a
joint I.C.T./ D.T. project with Northampton School for
Boys that shared staff expertise and developed links
with both schools in an effort to raise standards in D.T.
and I.C.T.
The aim of
the project was to design clocks for the ‘Millennium’.
The children
achieved this by using the ‘Boxford’ programme, which
allowed their designs to be transferred via our ISDN
line to Northampton School for Boys where their clocks
were cut out using a computerised lathe.
The
unfinished clocks were then returned to The Good
Shepherd for the children to surface clean and finish,
fit mechanisms and package ready for sale to parents and
the wider community. The Yr.4 children had previously
set up their own company account, which they called
‘Shepherd Clocks’. We celebrated this fantastic project
during ‘National Science Week’ when our school was open
to the public.
Thomas of
Canterbury Partnership
Thomas
Becket Secondary School, St. Gregory's Primary School,
St. Mary's Primary School (Northampton) and St Marys
Primary School (Aston le Walls)
The Good
Shepherd Catholic Primary School work in partnership
with the other Catholic schools across the town.
Stimpson
Avenue Primary (Northampton)
Both schools
are networking and sharing expertise and facilities.
Developments include:
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Both
Head Teachers jointly visited Kwazulu Natal to learn
more about the education system in Africa. Strong on
going support links were forged with schools in the
area
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School
Council visit to the Houses of Parliament (African
Shoe Box Appeal)
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Shared
use of trained sports coaches from ESA
Future
Activities Planned
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Shared
use of the Good Shepherd Secret Garden -
environment/risk taking activities
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Visit to
Stimpson Avenue (Victorian School) -Year 2 pupils
from the Good Shepherd
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Use of
staff expertise to inform about Islam - visit to the
Good Shepherd
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Joint
Art/DT Project in the Secret Garden
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