This academic year (2020 - 21) we recognise that the ongoing global pandemic may have had on learning as well as on physical and mental health. The focus for us is on supporting the whole school community coming back together and working together to ensure that everyone is as happy and healthy as possible. 

We will work to embed MindUp - a whole school approach to mindfulness which will run alongside 'Jigsaw' our whole school life skills programme.

We are really pleased with how the school community approached home learning and with our use of Seesaw. We have developed our blended learning plan should individuals or groups of children need to work from home and will continue to develop the children's computing skills as we move through the year. We are excited about a 2021 iPad project in the upper part of the school and continuing to share what is going on in class with families.

Our visions and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.

At Cookham Rise Primary School, we want all of our children to SHINE.  We aim to be the best by:

• Working in partnership with Staff, Parents, Governors and the wider community to enable each child to achieve their full potential;
• Valuing Children, Staff, Parents and Governors for the unique contribution he or she makes; 
• Encouraging enjoyment, participation and making learning fun
• Having high expectations of high achievement leading to excellence in all aspects of school life;
• Promoting the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle and emotional well-being;
• Setting high standards of good behaviour and respect and tolerance for others;   
• Encouraging a caring, nurturing spirit within the school community and beyond;
• Fostering an inclusive approach so that everyone has access to all the school has to offer.
• Creating a safe, sustainable environment for our school community;
• Ensuring the children are well-equipped to take their places as citizens of the 21^st Century.

We want children to:

Have a thirst for learning

Be literate and numerate

Be honest and trustworthy

Be confident with themselves and others

Be able to interact well with others

Be respectful of others

Be independent

Be fit and healthy

Persevere

Be technologically aware

Have good manners

Have a good sense of humour