Preston Primary School

Prestonjmi.herts.sch.uk website.

Preston has a successful mixed infant and junior school for children aged between 4 to 11 years old. Pupils are drawn from the local village but, given its popularity, the School also attracts children from neighbouring villages as well as the local towns of Hitchin and Luton .

Learning is also enhanced through many extra-curricular activities organised with the support of the Preston School Association. Specialist teaching is offered in French, Music and Science (up to Key Stage 2) and extra curricular clubs include Sports (‘Rising Stars'), Art and Rainbows. The School motto is “ Where Achievement is Celebrated ”.

The School is a mixed, non-denominational ‘Voluntary Controlled' type and currently has over 70 pupils in attendance. A School Council comprising representatives from pupils in each year group allows the children to provide regular input and suggest helpful initiatives regarding the School's facilities, its rules and other aspects of its day-to-day operations.

The School is very proud of its Science Trail which was completed in June 2004 with the support of teachers, parents, governors and pupils as well as sponsorship from local businesses and the Preston Trust. The Science Trail provides a stimulating environment for the children to learn through eight interactive stations:-

1. Quiet, 2. Sunlight (including a solar fountain and sundial), 3. Force & Motion, 4. Flora & Fauna, 5. Mechanical, 6. Texture & Sensory, 7. Weather (which incorporates a computerised weather station), and 8. Sound.

The School's next major project is the building of a new dedicated library extension (due to be completed in 2005) as well as further investment in ITC resources.

Head Teacher: Mrs Alison Brooks

Tel Number: 01462 451734
Email: head.prestonjmi@thegrid.org.uk
Address: Back Lane , Preston , Hitchin, Hertfordshire , SG4 7UJ

Governing Body:
Chair of Governors: Mr Roy Blyth Parent Governor
Vice Chairman: Rev. David Dewey Foundation Governor

Mrs Leslie Brackston. Parent Governor
Mr Mark Lawson. Foundation Governor
Mr Ian Chambers. Parent Governor
Mrs Jan Williams.LEA Governor
Mrs Juliet Jaggs. LEA Governor
Mr Mark Lawson. Foundation Governor
Mrs Carole Ender. Staff Governor
Mrs Jane Hunter. Co-Opted Governor
Ms Baljinder Haer. Parent Governor

The Governors and Clerk can be contacted through the school office on 01462 451734.