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We would like to extend a very warm welcome to you from all the students, staff and governors, we look forward to working in partnership with you and feel privileged that you have chosen The Costello School.

Research shows, time and again, that the more parents are involved in their own child’s education the better their child will do at school. Here are the reasons why we believe it is important to find new ways to improve school-to-home communication:

Parents who get involved take a greater role in their child’s education and activities around schooling, which leads children to do better academically and socially. The School will make sure that meetings/events are flexible enough to allow for working parents to attend.
Engagement is a two-way process. Parents who are asked their opinions and kept up-to-date with school information, are more likely to understand and support any particular approaches that the school may use and are more likely to support these strategies at home.
Many parents may have had bad experiences at school themselves, so they resist getting involved. We try to make school as welcoming and friendly as possible. Parents’ positive perception highly influences their child’s perception of school, which, in turn, positively contributes to students’ academic, social and emotional learning. Being kept informed frequently and asked their opinion can help this positive perception.
Asking parents’ views on school issues on a regular basis can lead them to communicate or offer help in other ways too. This can benefit the school in many ways – eg volunteering, fundraising and attending more meetings.
Using effective channels of communication and getting parents involved in decisions helps to build strong relationships and encourages involvement in their child’s learning and progress. Using parents’ preferred methods of communication and ensuring that no-one is excluded – for example by having language options available – can make all parents feel important and valued.

I am currently in Year 9 and a Deputy Head Student. My role within the Student Leadership Team is to help lead Student Voice discussions and make sure that the Student Body is heard in important decisions. Alongside being a Deputy Head Student, I also have the privilege to be a Turing House Captain and […]

Isabella

My name is Isabelle and I am extremely proud to be a part of the Student Senior Leadership Team. Before becoming a Deputy Head Student, I have been a part of many student representative groups such as the Student Voice and our Young Interpreter team. Additionally, I have served as a House Captain and Vice-Chairperson […]

Isabelle

Hi I’m Aidan, I’m a dedicated student; athlete and I am someone who likes to help people. I am deputy head student and my role is to work on communication and events within a group. I applied for this role with the hope of making a positive impact on the school using my past experiences […]

Aidan

I am a Deputy Head Student at Costello and I am currently in Year 9. I enjoy art and reading and this year I am taking part in the school’s production as part of the backstage team. Through school, I have completed my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition and participated in the Combined Cadet Force. […]

Michaela

I am currently in year 10 where I am a deputy head student and a part of student voice. I am passionate about the arts and ensuring that everyone feels included and represented in the school community. I have been involved in the school productions of Matilda and Beauty and the Beast, as well as local […]

Lyla

I am currently a Year 10 student and additionally a member of the Student Leadership team. Before becoming a Deputy Head Student, I have had the joy and privilege of being a House Captain. I am also an Anti-Bullying Ambassador, which I have been since Year 7. I have previously been a part of many […]

Harrison

I am currently in Year 10 and a Deputy Head student here at Costello. In my free time I am an Explorer Scout, and part of the Combined Cadet Force here at Costello. I enjoy the arts and I strongly believe that subjects like these are an essential part of education. Before becoming part of […]

Ellie

Outside of school, I have been passionate about Bharatanatyam (Indian dance form) since Year 5, dedicating myself to this classical art form. Currently, I am enrolled in the Grade 9 (Post-Diploma) course with Nupura School of Arts, having successfully completed my Grade 3 exam. Performing Bharatanatyam has been a fulfilling experience, enabling me to share […]

Keerthana

I am a Year 11 student here at Costello and whilst I am currently a head student, I have previously been a house captain and helped contribute to various events including the colour run and sports day. I’ve also participated in the first Eisteddfod performance we had here at Costello, playing my cello which I […]

Paige

Hi, my name is Angus Haldane, and I am currently in Year 11. I’m a member of the Senior Student Leadership Team, as Head Student, and also a Cadet Corporal in the school’s Combined Cadet Force. As part of the leadership team, I was given the opportunity to meet the Mayor of Basingstoke when he […]

Angus

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