The rise in pupil numbers is becoming very clear as I have shown around a significant number of families, still looking for school places for Reception in September.  It is clear that, for the first time, we might be over subscribed and may have a waiting list in September.

For some this might cause anxiety, wondering if the Jewish ethos with will be affected or that classes will get bigger.

I come from the much more positive perspective that Brodetsky is now known by the whole Leeds community and is seen as a good choice of school, irrespective of faith.

Every family shown around understands the Jewish ethos and know, if they are coming to the school, that they are buying into/supporting this ethos.

In a purely mercenary sense, more children also means more money.  I do not doubt that any family would support us in seeking any good source of additional funds.

We should all be proud that our school is seen in such a positive light by so many.

LJFS is also following a similar route.  Twelve months ago we had 8 pupils, this has now risen to twenty six and we expect to be close to fifty by the end of the autumn term. 

Within the context of our community, and the historic issues over local educational choice, this must be something that we are all able to be proud of.

If you then add in The Zone, another stunning success, planned field developments in partnership with Leeds Maccabi and the imminent introduction of the Scouts and Guides (brownies, cubs etc) to the campus we can having nothing but immense pride in what we have achieved.

All this is reliant on us maintaining the highest quality of education possible.  I am hoping that staff will start providing me their own examples to share on my blog. 

Mrs Saxby, one of our Reception teachers has sent me some photographs showing some of the pupils sharing costumes/clothes that the pupils have made.

I hope you like these outfits and appreciate the amazing educational offer we give to pupils of all ages. The staff are committed, hardworking and resilient and I am proud of both them and the pupils they teach.