‘Confident, Independent, Forward thinking’ · Mr James Pilgrim Headteacher. Key Staff Mrs Mel Circuitt Primary Office Administrator & Receptionist ... • light hot tea at 4pm

‘Confident, Independent, Forward-thinking’

Welcome to Kents Hill Park School

Year 3

Introduction from our Headteacher

Mr James PilgrimHeadteacher

Purpose of this meeting:

• To be able to put a face to a name

• To find out about school for new starters in September

Key Staff

Mrs Katy ToughDeputy Headteacher

(Primary Lead)Year 3 Class Teacher

Mrs Lauren HamerAssistant Headteacher

(SENDCo)Year 3 Class Teacher

Mr James PilgrimHeadteacher

Key Staff

Mrs Mel CircuittPrimary Office Administrator

& Receptionist

Mrs Donna WellsHigher Level Teaching

Assistant (HLTA) Deputy SENDCo

Miss Maddison Goodenough

KS2 Teaching Assistant (TA)

Miss Zoe LevyKS2 Teaching Assistant (TA)

To develop exceptional all-through learning, within and beyond the classroom.

At Kents Hill Park School we will:

• provide the very best in teaching and learning opportunities for every pupil;

• have the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve;

• promote an ethos of high expectations, outstanding behaviour and care;

• have an enriching and enabling curriculum, with knowledge at the centre of it and an extra-curricular programme that supports outstanding personal development;

• prepare and equips pupils well for the next stages of their school journey;

• promote and sustain the very best of British values, including fairness, equality, honesty, justice and service;

• ensure pupils reach the highest possible standards in public examinations.

Our Vision and Values

We will develop children who are:

Confident: in themselves, their abilities, their beliefs, and their place.

Independent: in thought, action, identity, belief and learning.

Forward-thinking: in outlook and attitude; always hopeful and ambitious of what they and others can do.

Our Ethos

At Kents Hill Park School we will:

• Put pupils first;

• Be experts in our fields;

• Be obsessive about attaining the highest standards.

Academic and Personal Success

A school is far more than just what happens in the classroom.

• Regularly attend an after-school activity or club

• Represent the school in a sporting, cultural or academic event

• Take part in an outward bound programme

• Attend a national sporting, academic or cultural event

• Take part in a school production or event

• Take part in a formal presentation to an audience

• Be actively involved in a residential experience

• Be actively involved in a community experience

• Participate in a fund raising event in the school

• Help with the sustainability of the school

Enrichment

Mrs Lauren HamerAssistant Headteacher (SENDCo)

Year 3 Class Teacher

Staff training will take place on the following dates:

Tuesday 1st September 2020

Wednesday 2nd September 2020

September Start Dates

Primary School open for Year 3 pupils onlyThursday 3rd September 2020

Friday 4th September 2020

Primary School open for Year 3/4/5 pupilsMonday 7th September 2020

The School Day

8.30am Gates and pupil entrance open

8.40am Registration (pupils who arrive after this time to report to reception -parent/carer to sign them in)

10.00-10.20am Break

12.20-1.10pm Lunch

3.30pm School ends

We offer after school clubs that are aimed at the interests of the children on set nights of the week.

These run from 3.30-4.30pm and can be booked in half termly blocks costing £3 per week (via your TUCASI account).

If your child attends an after school club, they must be picked up from Kents Hill Park Primary at 4.30pm. They cannot then attend Oakgrove Wrap Around Care.

The children will also be invited to represent the school in the wider community at a range of sports festivals and fixtures hosted by schools in Milton Keynes.

Extra-Curricular - After School Clubs

In conjunction with Oakgrove Primary School.

A vibrant and fun club, which the children look forward to and enjoy every day.

Wrap-around School Childcare Provision

Early Oaks Breakfast Club • drop off 7.45am until 8.15am• a nutritional breakfast • fun, educational activities• Children transported to Kents Hill

Park in time for the start of the school day

• £5* per session

Late Oaks• children will be transported to the club at the end

of the school day • snack and drink on arrival• numerous activities are set up each day• light hot tea at 4pm• Collection up to 4.30pm -£8*• Collection up to 6pm - £10*

*current prices

Knowledge Rich Curriculum

• At Kents Hill Park School we seek to provide a rich, knowledge-led curriculum at every stage and phase of the pupils’ academic journey.

• Our curriculum supports all learners and has the highest expectations of each and every pupil.

• Our curriculum is mapped and structured, and we are clear with what and why we expect pupils to know at each stage of their learning, be that in literature, art, music, sport, performance and experience.

• We want pupils to retain and recall, we are academic in our ethos and attitude.

CurriculumMathematics English

Reading ComprehensionHandwriting

Spelling, punctuation and grammar

Science (shared / specialist teaching –

Mrs Sewell)

Geography History Computing

RE PHSE

Art and Design(specialist teaching –

Miss Wood)

Music(specialist teaching –

MK Music Service)

Drama(specialist teaching – Miss Potter)

French(specialist teaching –

Mrs Holland)

PE(specialist teaching –

Miss Aldred)

Curriculum – Topic OverviewTerm Theme (linked to a key text)

1 Scrumdiddlyumptious(Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

2 In the beginning…(Stig of the Dump)

3 Peaks, Summits and Mountaineers(The Abominables)

4 World War Two(The Lion and the Unicorn)

5 Ancient Egypt (Ma At’s Feather)

6 Ancient Egypt(Ammit’s Revenge)

• Assessments will take place each term – Reading, Writing, Maths, Science

• Low-key to ensure the best outcomes

Weekly formal assessment – home learning:

• Spelling tests – every Friday

• Times table recall test – every Tuesday

Weekly informal assessment:

• Guided reading, 1:1 reading

• Lesson activities, classwork and feedback

• Low stakes, high frequency quizzing across the curriculum

Assessment

• Regular communication with parents is key – talk to us, address any issue early

• See what the children are up to on our Facebook and Twitter pages

• Two Parents’ Evenings are planned during the year to discuss your child’s progress

• Open Classrooms – a chance for your child to share their work with you

• A written mid-year report will be sent home which will report effort and progress

• A written end of year report will be sent home which will report effort, progress and attainment

Communication

Mrs Katy ToughDeputy Headteacher (Primary Lead)

Year 3 Class Teacher

Work hard, be kind.

Manners CurriculumEach week we have a manners focus, as part of our curriculum,

which develops a different social skill.

Behaviour Expectations

• A visual and fluid system that encourages children to monitor and regulate their behaviour choices.

• Creating children who are confident and independent learners.

• Children start the day ‘Ready to Learn’ and move up or down the ladder during the day, dependent on behaviour choices.

• The children are able to enjoy a number of rewards for positive choices and sanctions are made clear for poor choices.

Behaviour - Choices Ladder

• Daily rewards for good behaviour and attitude towards learning – recognised through ‘Choices Ladder’ – stickers, certificates

• Activity Time – 20 minutes every Friday afternoon

• Reading Rocket Race – class competition linked to home reading

• Weekly ‘Super Star’ and ‘Marvellous Manners’ awards – given out every Friday in assembly to reward achievements across the curriculum, learning behaviours, social skills

• Times Table certificates – sent home to celebrate when each ‘stage’ is completed

Rewards

• Regular visits to the Secondary School site

• Sharing facilities to enhance the children’s learning

• Cross-phase specialist teaching

• Familiarity with staff across both sites

• Joint School Council

• Joint House System

• Joint lessons across the curriculum

Primary and Secondary

All-through, all the time

• There are four Houses across the whole school – designed by the Year 7 School Council and judged by staff and Year 3 Council members

• Each child will become a member of a House

House SystemKoenig

British sculptor

NightingaleFounder of modern nursing

WalkerArchitect – designer of MK

TuringBletchley Park codebreaker

Class NamesClass Name:

Nursery Sunflowers Vincent Van Gogh

Foundation Potter Beatrix Potter

Year 1 Seacole Mary Seacole

Year 2 Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi

Year 3 CurieDahl

Marie CurieRoald Dahl

Year 4 Parks Beethoven

Rosa ParksLudwig van Beethoven

Year 5 Da Vinci Jackson

Leonardo Da VinciMary Jackson

Year 6 Grey-ThompsonMandela

Tanni Grey-ThompsonNelson Mandela

All of our classes are named after 'Inspirational People’

who have shown Confidence, Independence and Forward-

thinking.

Can you find out who Marie Curie was?

• Bullet pointed information to show key facts

• Could be presented as a poster, fact file or leaflet

In the ‘Pupil Information Booklet’, we included a letter with spaces for you to fill in.

Can you write to us and tell us about yourself? Bring your letter with you in September.

Regular reading – find opportunities all around you - signs, menus, newspapers, leaflets, story books, visiting the local library

Regular times tables and number bonds practice – keeping recall fluent

Over the summer holidays…

HomeworkWhat? When?

Project based task – sent home in Homework Log and also available on the website

At the beginning of each half termDue in near the end of each half term

Spellings (each half term’s spellings will be available on the website)

Sent home on a Monday (with previous week’s mark and words to work on)Tested on a Friday

Times Tables Regular practise at homeTested weekly

Home Reading School expectation – 5 times a weekTo be recorded in school journal If child has recorded, adult to initial

Some examples of homework tasks completed this year…

School Uniform and Equipment

Available from Maisies – online or in their Wolverton store

www.maisies-superstore.co.uk

• A high standard of personal appearance is expected of all pupils; these standards should be maintained and are regarded by everyone at Kents Hill Park School as very important.

• It is important that our pupils wear school uniform and in accepting a place for your child at the school you agree to support us fully in this matter.

• Please ensure to read the Uniform Policy carefully – it gives very clear guidelines about our uniform and equipment expectations

School Uniform and Equipment

• Sensible flat black shoes (no: logos/branding, boots, trainers, trainer type shoes, canvas shoes/pumps or similar are allowed).

• Plain white polo shirt that is long enough to be tucked in (available with KentsHill Park School logo from Maisies).

• Charcoal grey tailored trousers (not tight or lycra) with plain black ankle length socks (no patterns, no trainer socks, no knee length socks or logos).

• Charcoal grey knee length A-line skirt or charcoal grey knee length A-line pinafore dress (not pencil, mini or tight) with plain black or grey tights or with plain white ankle socks (no patterns, no trainer socks, no knee length socks or logos).

• Maroon cardigan or sweatshirt with Kents Hill Park School logo.

• A plain and discreet outside coat (darker is preferable) – no hoodies, denim or leather (outside coats are not to be worn inside the school buildings).

• Maroon fleece with Kents Hill Park School logo (optional) – for outdoor use only.

School Uniform

Summer Uniform● Maroon or red checked knee length

summer dress with plain white knee orankle height socks (no trainer socks or socksthat go over the knee, no coloured patternsor logos).

● Charcoal grey tailored shorts (not tight orlycra) with plain black ankle height socks (nopatterns, no trainer socks, no knee lengthsocks or logos).

● Open toe sandals are not to be worn.

PE Kit• Maroon PE drawstring bag with Kents Hill

Park School logo• Maroon shadow stripe shorts• Round necked plain white T shirt• Black plimsolls (non-marking) or white-soled

suitable trainers • A plain navy or black tracksuit may be worn

during the winter months for outdoor sports • Black base layers can also be worn under

school PE kit during the winter months• Plain white / black socks – ankle height (no

trainer socks)• Shin pads with knee length black socks

Jewellery• Pupils are encouraged to wear a wrist watch to help with

punctuality and organisation. Smart watches and fitness trackers are not permitted to be worn at school.

• Pierced ears - one pair (one per ear) of either gold or silver small ball studs are permitted in the lower lobe of each ear. These will need to be removed by the individual for all PE lessons. The use of plasters to cover items of jewellery is not acceptable.

• No:

- rubber or plastic wrist bands or bracelets of any material

- rings or necklaces

- visible temporary tattoos (including henna)

• Items of religious jewellery must be discussed with the Headteacher.

Make-up● Pupils are not permitted to wear any form of

make-up.

● False nails, nail varnish and nail art are not

permitted.

HairThe school uniform policy specifically requires that hair should not be at the extremes of fashion.

● “Extreme” – not too short, nor too long, a “number 1” from the base of the neck is the minimum acceptable in terms of shortness. Skin fades are not permitted. Hair should be blended in with hair of other lengths.

● “Artwork” / lines on the scalp or eyebrows is regarded as a fashion extreme and is therefore not permitted.

● Hair, including braids, should be one tone and be close to the individual pupil’s natural hair tone.

● Hair beads are not permitted.

● Hair bands and head scarves should be strictly functional and plain maroon or black.

● School approved head coverings (turbans, juras, phatkasor head scarves) must be plain black or maroon.

• The children are not required to bring in a pencil case / their own stationery

• Water bottles – sports cap and water only – no squash please

• Break time snacks to be a healthy choice (e.g. fruit, cereal bar) – no crisps or chocolate

• ALL uniform items (including coat and PE kit) are to be clearly labelled

General House Keeping

*Due to a change of caterer, all children require a packed lunch until Friday 18th September.

• Hot lunches cost £2.30 per day and can be ordered online via your Tucasiaccount.

• Please note it is extremely important that you inform the caterer directly of any allergies/intolerances that your child has using the special diet request form should they wish to eat with them. Further information will follow.

• Orders must be completed by the preceding Tuesday for the following full week of hot lunch orders, and by the last Tuesday of each term for the first week of the following term.

Lunches

If someone different is picking up your child, please inform the office via email by 2pm.

Your child will not be able to leave the school premises without your consent.

Share any concerns with us.

Safeguarding

The document checklist, registration form and permission/consent record were to be downloaded, completed and returned by email to the primary school

office email address [email protected] by Friday 5th June.

It is essential that the school receives this information so that we can proceed with your admission.

https://www.kentshillpark.school/new-starters/year-3-starters/

Important Paperwork

Letters, curriculum information and reminders will be available on the website

See regular updates about what we are getting up to in school:

Twitter@KHPprimary

Facebook and InstagramSearch - Kents Hill Park School

Website

If you have any questions, please email them to

[email protected]

A copy of the slides will be available on the school’s website.

Thank You