Wise Owl Update
Wise Owls Trust is among one of the first in the country to be awarded the ‘School of Character Kitemark plus’ in recognition of best practice in developing good character in young people.
The RESPECT curriculum at three Manchester primary schools has seven tenets of character education at its heart and is brought to life for pupils by the exciting Mission Mondays. Sophie Murfin explains all…
Playgrounds across the Trust have been transformed into fun, engaging and multi-purpose learning environments. Children returned after half term to a complete transformation of their playtimes and lunchtimes. They now have access to learning dens, exciting climbing frames, sand pits, water play and much more. “When I first saw the new playground, I was amazed! […]
A team of professionals have been tasked with supporting children to build their self-confidence and emotional intelligence, helping them to be successful both in and out of the classroom at the Wise Owl Trust. The team of adults have been carefully chosen to create Team Up with a teacher to lead, two personnel from Commando […]
Wise Owl Trust have launched their new RESPECT curriculum across the Trust to great delight of the children. Wise Owl Trust have worked with Commando Joes to overhaul their curriculum and bring it into the 21st century to prepare their pupils for life beyond school. The RESPECT curriculum focuses on the character traits and life […]
The Wise Owl Trust of primary schools in Manchester are so pleased with Commando Joe’s – they’ve taken two of our instructors on full time. See what Executive Principal Sophie Murfin has to say… “When we first brought Commando Joe’s in to our schools, my main aim was to give our pupils some really strong […]
School kids to honour inspirational headteacher with new memorial games Guy Hutchence, who had served Manchester schools for more than 30 years, died in January Schoolchildren will honour a ‘hero’ headteacher who died suddenly at a memorial games tournament. Guy Hutchence, who had served in Manchester schools for more than 30 years, died after falling […]