Friends of Hannah More is the charity linked to the school which supports the wider community.  Their website is www.friendsofhannahmore.org  They support courses and activities as well as individuals. Their next meeting is the AGM on Tuesday 7th November, 6.30 pm, at the Ibis hotel. Everyone is welcome, but please let them know by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Activities for families

We are delighted that activities will be running again in the community room next academic year. Most of these activities are funded or supported by Friends of Hannah More. 

Tuesdays - 9.00-11.00 - Sewing. This course is on Tuesday mornings.

Tuesdays  Pilates 6.30-7.30. Please speak to Sarah Franke at school or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Thursdays 9-11 Craft - A new course focusing on books, crafts and literacy skills. 

Fridays  - Cooking with Travelling Kitchen. Speak to Sarah Franke at school if you are interested.

Support for families

Greggs have some hardship vouchers available in 2024, for those who have not applied within the last 12 month - here is more information and an application form

There is a list of other organisations providing support here. The council also make emergency payments, for example if you have no food or cannot afford to heat your home.

You can apply here. 

Family swims are back! These are fun swims for Hannah More children. We know the Saturday 6pm slot is not great for everybody, but it is the only time you can book the whole pool. Friends of Hannah More pay £200 for each swim - we get grant funding to cover most of cost. And school staff kindly give up their time to help out!  Under 8s must have a parent in the water with them. You can bring ONE older sibling (Year 7 or above) only. The guidelines are here...

Our adult community history project linked to the SS Great Britain is researching ways to make this wonderful Bristol attraction more accessible for families and more relevant to our community. The community researchers also helped to bust some myths - did you know for example that the SS Great Britain was a passenger ship and a cargo boat - but never had any links to the slave trade (it was built a generation after!)? Have a look on twitter here https://twitter.com/HannahMorePri/status/1552770295735410689 

The Hub

Our Hub library is open after school on Tuesdays and Fridays during term-time, for families to come and have a look or borrow a book.

Help and support

There are various Parenting courses running across the city; look out in the newsletter for dates.

Friends of Hannah More is a registered charity (1196297) linked to the school, providing community activities and support for families. Friends have supported lots of activities, such as the parent courses, creche, bonfire night celebrations, circus skills clubs, art groups, trips and visits. 

Their last AGM was in November 2024.

The latest Annual Report from Friends can be read here.

We try to support families in need. If you are in urgent need please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

Greggs have some hardship vouchers available in 2024 - you can apply here if you did not get a grant from them in 2023

The council also have an emergency fund; this is for people in crisis, for example if you have no money for food or fuel.  You can apply for this here. 

Parents are involved in many other ways at Hannah More. We invite parents to special events and to share our learning. We run classes and workshops for parents. We have a PTA (parent teacher association) who can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . They raise money for school by organising cake sales, fairs, discos and more! They provide a chance to get together to help the school and to meet new friends. They are a very welcoming group!  

Parent courses currently running:

Tuesday evenings - women - Pilates . Please email friendsofhannahmore@gmail to enquire

Tuesdays -  Sewing. Learn to use a sewing machine, do some hand sewing or complete your own projects. Ask at school for more details.

Thursdays - Craft - ask at school or check the newsletter. COme and make a postcard as part of our Windrush project!

Fridays 9.30-11.30 and 1.30-3.00 - Cooking with Travelling Kitchen. Speak to the office if you are interested. 

Occasional Saturdays - Family Swims at Easton. Check the newsletter for details and make sure you know the rules!

Over the holidays there are some FREE Sports days for children run by Bristol Sport Foundation. Look out for forms which are sent home prior to the holidays.

The Hub library is open after school for families on Tuesdays and Fridays.

What is the governing body?

The governing body has nine members. Some are parents of Hannah More children; others are members of the local community, one is chosen by the local authority and one is a staff representative. We have three committees who meet regularly to look at various aspects of school life. We meet as a full governing body at the end of each term.  We regularly visit school to monitor and evaluate particular aspects of the school such as behaviour and safety.

Committee Structure 2024-25

You can contact the Chair of Governors via the school office or by email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Our role is to:

• Work with the Head Teacher to determine the overall direction of the school
• Oversee the budget
• Help recruit staff
• Monitor how well the school is doing and how well pupils achieve at Hannah More.
• Advise on school policies and procedures

Meet the governors

Name: Bern Leckie, (Chair) Parent Governor

Job:  I am head of music for a national children’s radio station and work freelance as a producer of websites, podcasts and other media

Governor Role: Link governor for Finance and English

Why am I a governor? Hannah More Primary School is central to the community I’ve lived in for over 10 years, and my family wants to see it thrive. I have previous experience as an exam board subject officer, a children’s media company director, and a volunteer reading buddy at this and other schools. I’m passionate about bringing understanding and creativity together to help people learn and grow. As a governor, I enjoy learning about how the school’s diverse community works. I can also use my coaching and evidence-gathering skills to help support and challenge the leadership to give students from all backgrounds the best possible start in life.

Name: Bob Rocca,  Elected Staff Governor

Job: Premises Manager

Governor role: Link governor for Sports

Why I am a Governor: I am employed as the Premises Manager at Hannah More. This has enabled me to become fully involved in the governance of the school. I am able to represent the staff’s views at meetings and share my knowledge of the school with governors. I am entirely committed to raising attainment and working towards our goal to become an outstanding school. I feel, that as a team of governors, we are all committed to putting children’s education and needs first to give them the best start in life and education. 

Name: Nerys Shah, Coopted Governor

Job: Outreach Manager at University of Bath and Freelance Science Presenter 

Governor Role:  Link Governor for Wider Curriculum and SEND 

Why am I a governor?  I have worked in informal education for over a decade, so I have an interest in learning and have seen the challenges facing schools and teachers. I want to use my experience to support my local primary school to be the best that it can be. As a resident of the Dings, I want to see my community’s children have the best education and opportunity. And, as mother of a two year old, I am investing in what I hope will be my child’s future school. Being a governor is also an opportunity for me to learn, develop and give something back to my community.

Name:  Carolyn Dougherty - (Vice Chair) Co-opted Governor

Job: Engineering Manager at Jacobs Engineering

Governor role:  Link Governor for Maths, Pupil Premium and Health & Safety (Temp)

Why am I a governor?  I have taught engineering and history at sixth form and university level, have volunteered to help children and adults develop academic and workplace skills, and currently participate in activities supporting women in STEM. As a school governor I will use my skills to help Hannah More’s students gain experience and knowledge that will help them succeed and achieve in their future lives.

Name: Gen Ellison-Smith - Co-opted Governor

Job: Primary School Teacher

Governor Role:  Link Governor for Safeguarding & Children in Care, Wellbeing

Why am I a governor?  I worked at Hannah More for 9 years as a volunteer, teaching assistant and class teacher and during this time have got to know the amazing pupils and school community. I am passionate about inspiring every child at Hannnah More to succeed in their education and am lcommitted to working alongside the other governors to help ensure this. I hope to use my knowledge as a teacher to share the views of staff and help improve outcomes for every child at Hannah More.

Name:  Jevan Thomas - Co-opted Governor

Job: I am a Product Manager for an NHS-funded charity, my focus centres on the support and development of our IT systems. 

Governor Role: Co opted governor 

Why am I a governor? I have strong ties to this community, area, and school. Hannah More Primary School, which I attended over 30 years ago, provided me with my start in life, and serving as a governor is a valuable opportunity to give back to the community. Representation, especially for young children, is also a key priority for me. I believe I offer a valuable and important cultural perspective to the school, which is essential for our pupils. As a father of two children currently attending this school, ensuring they receive a good education, and that the same opportunities are available to all children in our local area, is paramount. Furthermore, my strong IT skills will help shape and support the school's approach to fostering IT literacy in the next generation. 

Name:  Fartun Hassan - Parent Governor

Name:  Saciido Elmi - Parent Governor

Name: Kevin Hawkins - Headteacher

How Are We Organised?

The Full Governing Body meet 4-6 times a year.

In each term each link governor meets with their key staff member to review the impact of their work and find out more about what they are doing. The link governor reports form a crucial part of the Full Governing Body meeting as they offer the whole governing body an insight into the work of several key staff members in the school. The discussion around the report informs the link governors' next meetings. Three times a year the governing body organise a teaching and learning review (GTLR) when they explore in a 'hands on' way some of the themes that have been a focus. They may watch lessons or look at books, speak to teachers or children and senior leaders.

Governor attendance at meetings 2023-24

Governor attendance at meetings 2022-23

Governor attendance at meetings 2021-22

Governor attendance at meetings 2020-21

Governor attendance at meetings 2019-20

For Phonics results click here

For latest Key Stage 1 results click here

For latest Key Stage 2 results click here

Each week, a child from each class will be chosen as a 'SuperKid'. These will be children who have shown excellent behaviour or outstanding learning consistently, throughout the week. These children will join Mr Hawkins for Superkid tea on Friday afternoon. 

During the last week of each term, a child will be picked to be 'Learning Champion'. This is awarded to children who have worked hard all term. 

At Hannah More, we believe that homework supports children’s learning and is an important extension of the work we do in school. It helps parents to understand our curriculum better and gives them opportunities to support this.

Across the school, we set homework each week on a Thursday to be returned on the following Monday. We also expect parents to read at home with their child every day, in addition to homework tasks.

We provide a homework book for children to complete their work in. 

We have produced an information leaflet for parents about homework, which can be found here. Lots of ideas for helping your child with spellings can be found here.

If you are looking for extra support for children in Years 3-6, there are after-school classes available at the IntoUniversity learning centre, based at the Old Library, Trinity Road. To find out more about what they offer, click here.