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  • Christmas at Finham starts with a wonderful Graduation and Concert in Coventry Cathedral.

    Published 20/12/24

    Students from across all year groups performed in Coventry Cathedral this week during the annual 'Christmas Graduation and Concert'. More visitors than ever watched talented students perform in groups, duets, choirs, the orchestra and solos.

    The Cathedral is an important, local, national and international place in the heart of Coventry, a city of peace and reconciliation; a foundational value at the heart of the Christmas season which are akin to the fundamental values of Finham Park School where we value and promote kindness, courageousness, perseverance and humility in all that we do. So it is fitting that we hold our Christmas Graduation and Concert in this spectacular venue.

    People gathered in the spirit of celebration, not just to enjoy beautiful music, but to reflect on years filled with hard work, growth, and unforgettable moments. As students approach the end of one chapter, we looked ahead with them to the next chapter, full of hope and excitement.

    Thank you to the visitors, parents, staff and guests who attended in support of our pupils graduating.

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  • Matilda Jr dazzles in December

    Published 13/12/24

    Finham Park School's production of Matilda Jr wow-ed audiences this December! 'Utterly amazing'.

    With the youngest cast ever performing, it was heartening to see the skill, talent and professionalism in the school. Sell out audiences at all performances led to some lovely feedback from guests. They say it all:

    'Stunning. Energetic. A masterpiece. Six stars'

    'Just the best school production I have seen in 30 years'. 

    'I love the West End (Hamilton booked for next Saturday) and musicals and this was so enjoyable and the quality superb. The vocals amazing'! Take a bow - you are amazing'

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  • Money raised for Myton Hospice by Finham Park students

    Published 06/12/24

    Finham Park students raised money for Myton Hospice this week through a Bake Off cake challenge and 20 minute Gingerbread house Technical challenge. Staff and students had fun together, competing and raising money to support. 

    Myton Hospice believe that 'everyone matters for every single moment of their life and treating patients with dignity and respect is more important than meeting targets'.

    You can donate using the link below.
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  • Trips and Visits growth

    Published 22/11/24

    With at least 48 trips and visits planned each year, students at Finham Park School have a wealth of opportunity to enhance their classroom learning experiences. Most of these trips are completely free.

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  • The Lion Alliance CPD Suite (2024/25) - 'Connecting Learning'

    Published 15/11/24

    The Lion Alliance is now delighted to share details of our ‘Connecting Learning Training Suite’ for 2024-25. (Find the full flyer below with details of the different sessions we’re offering for FREE).

    We have invited educational experts including nationally recognised authors, Warwick university leads and more to present for us. They will be exploring a variety of topics covering how we make connections both inside and outside the classroom.

    Speakers include:
    • MARK ROBERTS
    • CHRISTOPHER SUCH
    • EMMA TURNER
    • AARON WILKES (UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK)
    • ROBIN LAUNDER (THE BEHAVIOUR BUDDY)
    • MARK FINNIS
    • JEAN GROSS
    • ALISON MORGAN (UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK)
    • JOANNA PELLEREAU (UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK)

    Some of which are contributors to the ‘Teaching WALKTHRUs’, which we know many schools are using to embed instructional coaching in their settings.

    All sessions will be held in person at ‘The Venue, Finham Park school, Green Lane, Coventry, CV3 6EA’.

    PRICING

    We are pleased to offer these for FREE. All schools are welcome to attend.

    SIGN-UP

    Please sign-up via the links in the flyer. (The links are unique to each session). We will be sending out further instructions/information closer to each session. You will also be able to find this information on our website very soon.

    WHEN IS THE FIRST SESSION?

    Our first event will take place on Wednesday 4th December with Aaron Wilkes. This is the first in a series of ‘connecting with your subject specialism’ sessions, with Aaron Wilkes focusing on History Pedagogy: ‘What does ‘good’ History teaching look like?’.

    CONTACT US

    Please contact us at admin@thelionalliance.co.uk if you have any questions and we would be happy to help.

    Note: these events are held in collaboration with the Lion Alliance & Finham Park MAT, Collaborative C and the Coventry Local Authority.

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  • Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) at Finham Park School

    Published 08/11/24

    Lots of trainees gathered at Finham Park School this week to receive intensive training on Literacy in the curriculum as part of Warwick University's teacher training program.

    The training provides an opportunity to intensify the focus on specific, pivotal areas. Intensive training and practise builds powerfully the link between evidence-based theory and practise. This means that intensive training and practise is led and supported by a range of experts such as those through The Lion Alliance. Because the main aim is to strengthen the link between evidence-based classroom practise, some elements of intensive training and practise takes place in a school environment like Finham Park School.

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  • Save the Date - Finham Park School Christmas Graduation concert - 18 Dec

    Published 18/10/24

    Pupils at Finham Park School are rehearsing for the annual Christmas Graduation Concert in Coventry Cathedral on 18th December from 6-8pm.

    Coventry Cathedral, in the heart of the city, is decorated for Christmas and provides a stunning setting for an evening where students celebrate their success with parents, staff, governors and invited guests from the community. Students are presented with their exam certificates and there will be music performances too. Guests should arrive at Coventry Cathedral from 6pm.  Students and guests will arrive in formal dress (jeans, trainers or casual wear will not be appropriate). Students can request up to three guests to attend with them. 

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  • 'Shout out' and 'Drop-ins'... staff coaching at Finham Park School

    Published 11/10/24

    Staff have visited over 150 lessons since the start of term as part of the school’s Instructional Coaching model for school and classroom improvement. Part of the approach is for teachers to ‘shout out’ to each other through our shared online tracking tool so that when excellence is observed, colleagues can improve and consistently deliver better educational experiences for children and young people. Coaching conversations are recorded and the next ‘significant lever’ for improvement is discussed; everyone has something they can learn.

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  • Finham staff give their views, with CPD in full swing

    Published 04/10/24

    Finham Park School have given their anonymous views this week about the school and what it's like to work there. With 94% saying they enjoy a 'high level of support from [their] line manager', 98% saying 'the school is well led' and 87% saying they 'enjoy coming to work', it seems right that the career pathways open to them this year are published this weekend. All bits of feedback are being discussed and acted on to make sure that the school is delivering the highest quality education to all its stakeholders.

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  • Finham Park School Open Evening 'Goes off with a bang!'

    Published 27/09/24

    Approximately 800 people attended Finham Park School's interactive Open Evening on 26 September 2024. Despite the deluge of torrential rain, thunder and lightning, guests turned out in force. Equipped with Finham yellow umbrellas and t-shirts that said which language other than English they were fluent in, our tour guides escorted prospective families around the site, translating as they went.

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  • 83 'Out of School Hours Learning' Experiences launched at Finham

    Published 20/09/24

    From Monday there will be a range of Out of School Hours Learning (Clubs) launched for pupils at Finham Park School. These opportunities vary according to year group, curriculum element and availability and promise to give a rich experience to the personal learning journey of pupils.

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  • 'Out of School Hours Learning' (OOSHL) set to break records

    Published 13/09/24

    Students at Finham Park School will be able to enrol from next week in a larger array of different clubs than last year through the new 'My Child at School' app (MCAS). A wide range of fun activities will broaden the student experience and is set to ignite pupils' interest and enthusiasm as they explore various opportunities for growth.

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