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Sarah Waddington

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the Perse Pelican website where I hope you will gain some insight into our school. The Pelican is a happy place where our girls and boys thrive. We aim to awaken a thirst for learning, helping them to develop an understanding and enjoyment of the world around them. The children are enthusiastic and excited about the learning opportunities on offer to them and delight in exploring challenges and taking risks whilst benefiting from a safe and secure environment. They learn through a range of play-based activities as well as more formal methods of learning and have many opportunities to develop their confidence and independence.

Our curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum but enhanced and adapted to meet the needs of our children. It includes visits to a variety of locations as well as from a range of visitors; these opportunities bring our children's learning to life and make it relevant to them.

As part of the Perse family of schools we benefit from being able to use the excellent extended facilities at the nearby Upper School (for children aged 11 - 18 years), particularly for sports. We have close links with the Perse Prep School (for children aged 7 - 11 years) and ensure that the transition from the Pelican to the Prep is smooth.

In May 2010 the Pelican was deemed to be outstanding in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate; an accolade of which we are very proud. However, we are proudest of all of our children and I would like to extend a warm invitation to you to come and visit us and see for yourself.

I look forward to meeting you soon.

The Perse Pelican School is a member of IAPS