Head Teacher's Christmas Newsletter

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Head Teachers Newsletter

Prestwich Arts College is an award winning, popular, vibrant and inspirational school with a reputation for high achievement, within a nurturing and supportive environment. Our ‘mantra’ is very clear and uncomplicated, ‘what we want for your child is what we would want for our own - the best’. We embrace the challenges of the future, whilst cherishing those values which we think are still important, such as courtesy and respect. Our 2010 Investor in People Silver Award and the feedback from our 2009 Ofsted, highlight our passion for success.

Prestwich Arts College has seen many incarnations since it first opened its doors as the Heys Boys School in 1936. The current name and logo reflect the school’s excellence and aptitude for Arts and Media and our designation as one of the Government’s Specialist ‘Arts Colleges’, which we achieved in 2004. We are a school committed to an academic curriculum, with a clear focus on the ‘core’ subjects of English and Mathematics, separate Sciences and the ‘foundation’ subjects of Technology, Modern Languages, Humanities and Personal Development.

Our specialist facilities, such as our 250 capacity Theatre ‘The Paragon’, our Recording Studio and our Creative Media Suite enable us to provide ‘state of the art’ opportunities for our students, our partner primary schools and our local community. Along with our continuous programme of capital refurbishment, the school offers a modern learning environment within a traditional setting.

As you can probably see, I am passionate about Prestwich Arts College and I am both proud and privileged to lead a very talented team of staff and to work with a supportive and ambitious Governing body. However, don’t take my word for it, come and visit the school and see for yourself what makes up ‘The Prestwich Experience’.

Best Wishes,

Geoff Barlow

Head Teacher