La Mare Primary open day aims to ‘restore a sense of community’
A LOCAL primary school held an open day for parents, carers and visitors this week to offer an insight into pupil life.
On Wednesday 8 March more than 120 people visited La Mare de Carteret Primary, with many of them dropping into lessons, having a guided tour of the school or joining in outside at playtime.
‘We are really pleased to be able to welcome parents, carers and friends of the school to share all of the work we have been doing this academic year to develop and improve the design of our curriculum and to address some of the other priorities in our School Development Plan,’ said headteacher Alison Elliott.
Information stands were set up in the hall displaying different subjects such as art, geography and history.
The aftermath of Covid and restrictions on visitors had seen many parents report in a survey that they were feeling disconnected with the school and there was a lack of clarity around what their children were learning.
Mrs Elliott said this was an area the school has been focusing on with the open day being one aspect to the push for connectivity.
‘We know that when there are high levels of parental involvement with the school and there is a strong sense of partnership and open communication, outcomes for children are better,’ she said.
‘We hope that, along with the reintroduction of class assemblies and regular evening workshops for parents and carers, our open day helps to restore a sense of community, with school and families working together in the best interests of our children.’
