Values and Ethos
Message from the Head Teacher
We are a small and friendly one-form entry school committed to giving every child the opportunity to their potential. We work closely with parents and carers to provide a supportive, stimulating and happy environment for every child. Proudly, we are also an inclusive school with specialist provision for children on the autistic spectrum; they are a valued part of our school community. Our vibrant and spacious classrooms are set in extensive grounds which provide ample opportunities for sports and other outdoor activities. All children at our school have access to a wide range of quality resources, and these are used to support and enhance their education. We warmly welcome visitors to our school. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit; we look forward to meeting you.
Our Learners
At Livingstone Primary and Nursery School we believe that every child is a unique individual and that each child should be taught to achieve national standards and beyond and have an equal opportunity for learning.
Our vision is for all children to access the whole curriculum whilst developing a lifelong love of learning.
Our core values are shared and embedded across the school. Each half term we focus on a new core value which is discussed in lessons and assemblies.
Our core values are respect, friendship, responsibility, care, determination, honesty, appreciation, cooperation, understanding and patience.
What is it like to be a child at Livingstone?
We think Livingstone Primary School is the best school in Barnet!
A great thing about our school is that you can make many life-long friends, build confidence; the list is end-less. For us, Livingstone is our second family, our home. My school teaches me respect and responsibility.
At my school we have the most amazing school trips! Every year group has had at least one life-changing trip that they will remember forever. In Y6 we have many fun trips throughout the whole year: PGL (Parents Get Lost :), Paris, Chessington etc. My favourite trip so far was PGL because it made me have more confidence and I spent a whole week with my friends (no parents!). I loved all the cool activities there! I am very excited for all the upcoming trips and can't wait to go on them!
Year 6 child
Being a child at Livingstone is great because we get the freedom to talk freely and encouraged to participate in everything. All the teachers are really kind and guide us when we are stuck on something, they always make us smile. We go on fun educational trips about what we learn in school. The playgrounds we have are so spacious and lovely. We have a netball court and all weather pitch which are always fun to play in. There is a KS1 and KS2 playground that we all love. Every Wednesday, we either get to go to forest school in the pond area, have reading time in our library, do dance/gymnastics or do outdoor PE. We have Kingfisher for children that might need a bit more help than us, and they are amazing people to be with and talk to. We have a large field where we play on when it is sunny, we hold sporting events on it and there are some clubs on the field which is accessible for every year from year 1 to year 6.
Year 4 child
What is it like to be Parent at Livingstone?
My time as a parent at Livingstone is nearly over and I’ll be really sad to say goodbye at the end of the summer term. I’ve made friends for life in other parents, been involved in so many memorable activities as part of the PTA and watched both of my children flourish, grow in confidence, and get set up for their amazing futures with the guidance, commitment and support of everyone that works at the school.
When we first moved to Barnet, we wanted to be part of a community and really feel like this was ‘home’. It wasn’t until we moved up the road from Livingstone and heard everyone talking about the great local school that we decided to have a look around and see what made it so special.
From the moment we walked in, we loved the feel of it- the warm welcome when we arrived, all the outside space, the library as the focal point and the smiling faces and enthusiasm of the young people and adults we met. And 10 years later and every day since, that’s still what everyone experiences- an inclusive, pastoral culture with the children’s best interests at heart- as a parent you can’t ask for anything more.
I’ve loved being part of the Livingstone family, from camp nights to family yoga, helping with trips and running workshops, dancing and terrible face painting at fairs (sorry kids!) it’s been an absolute joy- so thank you to everyone at Livingstone for helping to make Barnet our home- you’ll always have a very special place in my family’s heart.
By Zoe Down (parent of two pupils)