Shirley Community Primary & Preschool
Thank you for visiting our school website and welcome to Shirley!
Prospective Parent Tours - Please email office@shirley.cambs.sch.uk to book your place - Thursday October 10th 11:am, Thursday 24th October 11:am, Wednesday 6th November 1:30pm, Thursday 5th December 6pm
We are a friendly, happy and successful school, serving the diverse and vibrant community of Chesterton in Cambridge. Our pupils come from a wide variety of backgrounds and many speak English as an additional language. Children love coming to Shirley - they literally 'run in' to our playground in the mornings, and they are welcomed by a happy and dedicated staff who support and nurture them in a variety of ways. We are a highly inclusive place of learning and are very proud to be the first school in the country to gain the Equalities Award.
Our new school logo and badge was created in 2021 by children and parents, and reflects the importance of growth, working together, key skills and a wider joy of learning, which are all fundamental parts of school life at Shirley. Our new motto: ‘Cognita Vitae’ is Latin for ‘Learning for Life’ – our aim is that children gain the knowledge, creativity, and understanding of each other and of the World, which will take everyone forward now and into the future. Our Curriculum is broad, deep and enriching with all areas of learning valued highly; we use the ‘Essentials Curriculum’ from Chris Quigley, along with the very best of other schemes and our own planning, to ensure everyone is challenged and supported, whatever their age, ability or level of confidence.
Latest News
Hello Yellow Day
Shirley Primary School Joins Young Minds’ “Hello Yellow” Campaign to Support Children’s Mental Health
Shirley Primary School is proud to announce its participation in Young Minds’ “Hello Yellow” Day on Friday 11th October 2024, a national campaign that shines a spotlight on the importance of mental health awareness in children and young people.
Young Minds is a charity dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people across the UK. Their annual “Hello Yellow” campaign encourages schools, workplaces, and communities to come together to show support for young people struggling with their mental health, raise awareness, and raise funds to provide essential services.
To mark this important day, all pupils and staff will be wearing yellow clothing or accessories and helping to raise funds and spread the message that no young person is alone when it comes to their mental health. The event aligns with World Mental Health Day, offering an opportunity to highlight the need for greater support and understanding in mental wellbeing, especially in schools.
In addition to wearing yellow, the whole school will be taking part in fun activities designed to open up conversations about mental health.
For more information on the Hello Yellow campaign or to donate, visit : https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
CONTACT DETAILS
Shirley Community Primary & Preschool
Thank you for visiting our school website and welcome to Shirley!
Prospective Parent Tours - Please email office@shirley.cambs.sch.uk to book your place - Thursday October 10th 11:am, Thursday 24th October 11:am, Wednesday 6th November 1:30pm, Thursday 5th December 6pm
We are a friendly, happy and successful school, serving the diverse and vibrant community of Chesterton in Cambridge. Our pupils come from a wide variety of backgrounds and many speak English as an additional language. Children love coming to Shirley - they literally 'run in' to our playground in the mornings, and they are welcomed by a happy and dedicated staff who support and nurture them in a variety of ways. We are a highly inclusive place of learning and are very proud to be the first school in the country to gain the Equalities Award.
Our new school logo and badge was created in 2021 by children and parents, and reflects the importance of growth, working together, key skills and a wider joy of learning, which are all fundamental parts of school life at Shirley. Our new motto: ‘Cognita Vitae’ is Latin for ‘Learning for Life’ – our aim is that children gain the knowledge, creativity, and understanding of each other and of the World, which will take everyone forward now and into the future. Our Curriculum is broad, deep and enriching with all areas of learning valued highly; we use the ‘Essentials Curriculum’ from Chris Quigley, along with the very best of other schemes and our own planning, to ensure everyone is challenged and supported, whatever their age, ability or level of confidence.
Latest News
Hello Yellow Day
Shirley Primary School Joins Young Minds’ “Hello Yellow” Campaign to Support Children’s Mental Health
Shirley Primary School is proud to announce its participation in Young Minds’ “Hello Yellow” Day on Friday 11th October 2024, a national campaign that shines a spotlight on the importance of mental health awareness in children and young people.
Young Minds is a charity dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people across the UK. Their annual “Hello Yellow” campaign encourages schools, workplaces, and communities to come together to show support for young people struggling with their mental health, raise awareness, and raise funds to provide essential services.
To mark this important day, all pupils and staff will be wearing yellow clothing or accessories and helping to raise funds and spread the message that no young person is alone when it comes to their mental health. The event aligns with World Mental Health Day, offering an opportunity to highlight the need for greater support and understanding in mental wellbeing, especially in schools.
In addition to wearing yellow, the whole school will be taking part in fun activities designed to open up conversations about mental health.
For more information on the Hello Yellow campaign or to donate, visit : https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
CONTACT DETAILS