Hazlehead Academy · The school motto is Ad Altiora Tendo I strive toward higher things We hope all pupils at Hazlehead Academy, as they progress through school and grow into young

Hazlehead Academy Prospectus 2019

A Guide for Parents and Pupils

Hazlehead Academy Tel: 01224 310184 / Fax: 01224 208434 Groats Road [email protected] Aberdeen www.hazleheadacy.aberdeen.sch.uk AB15 8BE Twitter: @hazleheadacad

CONTENTS Welcome to Hazlehead Academy .......................................................................................................... 1

Introduction to Hazlehead Academy ..................................................................................................... 2

Hazlehead Academy Website ................................................................................................................ 2

Associated Primary Schools ................................................................................................................... 3

Core Values ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Expectations ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Ground Rules.......................................................................................................................................... 4

Corridor/Stair Rules ............................................................................................................................... 4

Staff of Hazlehead Academy .................................................................................................................. 5

Hazlehead Academy Parent Council ...................................................................................................... 9

Hazlehead Academy – Parent Teacher Association ............................................................................. 10

The House System ................................................................................................................................ 11

Inter-House Competition ..................................................................................................................... 11

Wider Achievement Opportunities ...................................................................................................... 12

Celebrating Achievement..................................................................................................................... 12

Dress for School ................................................................................................................................... 13

Uniform Ordering ................................................................................................................................. 13

Clothing and Footwear Grants ............................................................................................................. 14

Taking of Valuables to School .............................................................................................................. 14

Use of Mobile Devices ......................................................................................................................... 14

Equipment for School .......................................................................................................................... 15

Charges for Supplying Materials for Courses ....................................................................................... 16

The School Year .................................................................................................................................... 17

The School Office ................................................................................................................................. 17

The School Day – 32 Period Week ....................................................................................................... 18

Morning Assemblies ............................................................................................................................. 18

Attendance and Punctuality ................................................................................................................ 19

Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................ 20

The Senior Phase (S4 - S6) .................................................................................................................... 21

Senior Student Commitment ............................................................................................................... 22

Education Maintenance Allowance ..................................................................................................... 22

Careers Education ................................................................................................................................ 22

Assessment and Reporting to Parents ................................................................................................. 23

Hazlehead Academy Student Planner ................................................................................................. 25

Personal Learning Plan ......................................................................................................................... 25

S3 Profile .............................................................................................................................................. 25

Homework ............................................................................................................................................ 26

Home/School Links .............................................................................................................................. 27

Business Links ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Business Partners ................................................................................................................................. 29

Pupil Support Faculty ........................................................................................................................... 30

Other Support Staff .............................................................................................................................. 31

Health Care .......................................................................................................................................... 31

Procedure in case of Absence or Sickness ........................................................................................... 31

Child Protection ................................................................................................................................... 32

Safety at School .................................................................................................................................... 32

Storm Emergency Procedures ............................................................................................................. 32

Winter Weather ................................................................................................................................... 32

Emergency Information ....................................................................................................................... 33

Domestic Pets ...................................................................................................................................... 33

Positive Behaviour Management ......................................................................................................... 33

Anti Bullying Policy ............................................................................................................................... 34

Complaints Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 34

Student Representation – Pupil Councils ............................................................................................ 34

Eco School ............................................................................................................................................ 34

Travel Plan ............................................................................................................................................ 36

The School Library ................................................................................................................................ 37

Religious & Moral Education & Religious Observance ........................................................................ 38

Equal Opportunities ............................................................................................................................. 38

Multicultural And Anti-Racist Education ............................................................................................. 39

School Minibus ..................................................................................................................................... 39

Insurance .............................................................................................................................................. 39

Senior Prefect Team ............................................................................................................................. 40

Activities at Hazlehead ......................................................................................................................... 47

Catering ................................................................................................................................................ 48

Breakfast .............................................................................................................................................. 48

Breakfast Club ...................................................................................................................................... 48

The School Fund ................................................................................................................................... 48

Curriculum For Excellence, Attainment and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Examination Results .................................................................................................................................................. 49

Inclusion ............................................................................................................................................... 51

National Contacts ................................................................................................................................. 53

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Welcome to Hazlehead Academy I am delighted to welcome you to this year’s Hazlehead Academy Prospectus. This document is intended to provide parents and students with a brief introduction to Hazlehead Academy. It is likely to give you much of what you need in order to understand how the school operates and gain an impression of the ethos of the school. I hope you find it clear and informative. The prospectus is complemented by other documents which relate to particular Year Groups and which give more information concerning these stages. Our priority is to deliver the highest possible teaching and learning experiences to our pupils to ensure that they achieve and attain at the highest level and develop the skills and personal qualities that will enable them to excel in their future careers. Good quality relationships are vital to the success of any organisation and pupils, parents and staff working in partnership together is a key part of this. I encourage you to become fully involved in the life and work of the school and encourage your son/daughter to take full advantage of the many and varied opportunities available. At any time if you have a query about any aspect of school life, please contact us. I hope that your association with the school will be a happy and successful one and I look forward to meeting you in person and working with you in the years ahead. James Purdie Head Teacher I have asked our current Senior Prefect Team to write about their experiences as pupils in Hazlehead Academy. Their contributions have not been edited in any way. Their comments begin on page 40.

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Introduction to Hazlehead Academy Hazlehead Academy moved in 1969 to its present location and became the six-year comprehensive school for the areas of Hazlehead and Mannofield. Later its catchment was extended to include Summerhill, South Sheddocksley and Mastrick. The Academy has four officially associated primary schools – Hazlehead, Airyhall, Fernielea and Kingsford, however through Parents’ Charter legislation currently 30% of the school’s annual intake comes from outwith the designated zone and fifteen to twenty primary schools may be represented within any year group. In addition Hazlehead Academy houses the Gaelic Unit for Aberdeen’s secondary pupils and it therefore receives pupils from the Primary Gaelic Medium Unit at Gilcomstoun School. Moreover, it is one of seven Scottish Football Association (SFA) Performance schools, receiving pupils from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. These initiatives highlight our innovative and ambitious outlook for Hazlehead Academy. The school roll normally sits around the 865 mark. We have an inclusive approach to Pupil Support where many pupils are supported by specialist staff in class or within our Pupil Support Faculty. Currently there are 63 full time equivalent teaching staff. The school is managed by a Senior Management Team of 5 (Head Teacher, 4 Depute Head Teachers), 10 Faculty Principal Teachers, 4 Principal Teachers of Guidance and 1 Principal Teacher of Pupil Support. We have a team of 23 non-teaching support staff. This includes a team of 11 Pupil Support Assistants (PSA’s).

Hazlehead Academy Website The Hazlehead Academy website can be found at www.hazleheadacy.aberdeen.sch.uk. The school website contains all the most up-to-date information for parents and pupils. All information issued to parents is also posted on the website so that it can be immediately accessed. News about the school and its pupils is also updated regularly.

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Associated Primary Schools Our four feeder primary schools are:

AIRYHALL SCHOOL Head Teacher: Countesswells Road Mrs Donna Polson (Acting) Aberdeen AB15 8AD Tel: 01224 313953

FERNIELEA SCHOOL Head Teacher: Stronsay Place Ms Lisa Walker Aberdeen AB15 6HD Tel: 01224 318533 HAZLEHEAD SCHOOL Head Teacher:

Provost Graham Drive Mrs Barbara Jones Aberdeen AB15 8HB Tel: 01224 498120

KINGSFORD SCHOOL Head Teacher: Kingsford Road Mrs Audrey Walker Aberdeen AB16 6PQ Tel: 01224 693554

Gilcomstoun School – Gaelic Unit Pupils who have been part of the Gaelic Unit at Gilcomstoun can transfer to Hazlehead Academy as the secondary school in Aberdeen which offers Gaelic as part of the curriculum. Together with the Academy these schools form the Hazlehead Academy Associated Schools Group (ASG). We work together to ensure pupils experience a positive transition from Primary to Secondary. Scottish Football Association Performance School Hazlehead Academy is one of 7 schools in Scotland that have been selected to train the cream of Scotland’s young footballers. We are now in the 7th year of this initiative and have 26 young elite footballers who are currently part of this programme. Enrolment Procedure Any parent wishing to enrol their son/daughter should contact Placing Requests at Aberdeen City Council.

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Core Values

The school motto is “Ad Altiora Tendo” “I strive toward higher things”

We hope all pupils at Hazlehead Academy, as they progress through school and grow into young adults, will grow in CONFIDENCE and have the AMBITION to “strive towards higher things”. Our pupils will show RESPECT and be respected by all in society with whom they interact, whether at school or in the community. In addition, we aim to develop in pupils an INCLUSIVE attitude towards others regardless of religion, skin colour, culture, disability, wealth etc … and encourage pupils not to judge others, but instead to show respect, friendliness, interest and tolerance. Our core values are at the heart of our school. They define who we are, how we work, what we believe in and what we stand for. These values guide how we act and how we expect to be treated and provide a sound basis for the decisions we make throughout our lives.

Expectations Our expectations regarding how pupils behave in class and around the school are show below: Ground Rules

Arrive quietly, on time and ready to learn.

Listen to the person who is meant to be talking.

Follow directions straightaway.

Keep hands, feet, objects and unkind words to yourself.

Take care of materials, equipment and the furnishings of the building.

Corridor/Stair Rules

Keep food and drink to outside the building

Walk in the corridors

Keep to the left

Keep voices low

Queue up in single file outside classrooms

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Staff of Hazlehead Academy

TEACHING STAFF

Senior Management Team

Mr J Purdie Head Teacher

Mr S Craig

Depute Head Teacher (S4/S6)

Mr A Daglish Depute Head

Teacher (S3/S5)

Mr K Kenny Depute Head

Teacher (S1)

Mrs D Wilson Depute Head

Teacher (S2)

Guidance Staff

Mrs V Simpson Craigievar House

Ms L Finnie Dunecht House

Mr C Gillespie Marischal House

Mrs F Adair Greyfriars House

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Departments

FACULTY OF ART, DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Mr J McTaggart, Principal Teacher

Art & Design Design & Technology Mrs H Forbes (mat. leave)

Mrs K McPherson Ms E Stewart

Ms M Wisniewski Mrs W Zhu

Mr J Lorimer Mr B Docherty

FACULTY OF ENGLISH & LITERACY Miss C Little, Principal Teacher

Miss J Bradford

Mrs J Gray Miss K Robinson

Mr J Mott Ms S Murchison

FACULTY OF HEALTH & WELLBEING Mr G Giles, Principal Teacher

Home Economics Physical Education Mrs J Findlay Ms F McIver

Mrs A Wallace

Mr M Dawson Ms H Mathie Ms Malone

Ms MacQueen Mr S Glennie, SFA Coach

FACULTY OF ICT & ENTERPRISE Miss C Grubb, Principal Teacher

Business Education Miss K Stewart Miss L Robb

FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS & NUMERACY Mr G Hughes, Principal Teacher

Miss L McKenzie

Miss K Pang Mr D Carter

Mr A Wemyss

FACULTY OF LANGUAGES Ms K Keith, Principal Teacher

French German Gaelic Mrs D Gray

Mrs K Staudt Miss C Boucquemont

Mrs A Murray Mr K Webster

Ms J MacLeod

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FACULTY OF PERFORMING ARTS Ms K Davidson

Drama Music Miss C Pendleton Mrs T Brown

Music Specialists

Ms M Birse (Violin) Ms A Smith (Percussion)

Mr C McKay (Guitar) Miss E Brian (Brass)

Miss L Hastie (Piano)

Ms J Shanks (Woodwind) Mr I Dallas (Bagpipes)

Mrs E Renwick (Singing) Miss H Cromar (Cello)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE Dr. Lorna Ness, Principal Teacher

Biology Chemistry Physics Mrs L Williamson

Mrs A Shaikh Miss D Rae

Mrs N Holmes Miss R Leitch

Mr S Imrie Miss J Stevens

Mr M Smith Mr M McNeill

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SUBJECTS Miss K Irvine (Geography) (mat. leave) / Miss N Fyfe (History)

Principal Teachers (Job Share)

Geography History/Modern Studies RMPS Miss C Walsh (mat. leave)

Ms S Heathcote Ms C Christie

Mr A Newton Miss H Newton

Mr G Port

Mrs W Knowlton

ASN DEPARTMENT Mr J Hobbs, Principal Teacher

Mrs A Henry

Ms C Macdonald Mrs J Rae

Ms H Milne Ms L Mathieson

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NON TEACHING STAFF School Office Mrs H Whiteford School Support Services Manager Mrs J Anderson School Administrator Mrs D Robertson School Support Assistant

Mrs L Thom School Support Assistant Mrs K Emslie School Support Assistant Mrs L Milne School Support Assistant Miss N Anderson School Support Assistant

Resources Centre Mrs D Scott HSLO Ms L Fraser School Nurse Mrs K Davidson Careers Adviser Miss A Gordon (Wednesday/Thursday/Friday) Educational Psychologist Miss Powell Active Schools Co-ordinator Ms W Carrick Community Learning & Jenni Snell, Eve Tunstall, Natasha Watt Development Team Technical Support Mr M Byres Supervisory Technician

Mrs E Ross Technician Mrs K Patterson Technician Ms I Walker Technician Mr G Walton Technician Mrs H Girdwood, M.A. Technician Mrs L Wood Technician Pupil Support Assistants Mrs L Crighton Mrs R Kennedy Ms J Moig Mrs L Wright

Mr C Runcie Mrs T Ritchie Miss C Erskine Mrs D Stockley Miss F Clark Miss M Alexander Miss J Robertson Janitorial Services Mr Z Dalgarno Team Leader Mrs W Landragon Janitor Mr F Mackie Janitor Mr J Milne Janitor Kitchen Supervisor Mrs L Low

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Hazlehead Academy Parent Council

The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 brought to an end the previously existing School Boards and provided schools with the opportunity to replace them with new Parent Councils. All parents and carers are automatically members of the school’s Parent Forum and from the Parent Forum are appointed parent representatives to serve on the Parent Council. The constitution of the Hazlehead Academy Parent Council states that membership of the Council will comprise parents, teachers and senior students of the school. In particular there may be no fewer than three and no more than ten parent members. The constitution and schedule of Parent Council meetings, together with agendas and minutes of meetings will be published on the school website under the parents’ section. The Parent council plays a vital role in the work of the school. Some of the many recent Parent Council activities are:-

Participating in the process of seeking a new set of Values for Hazlehead Academy.

Contributing to discussion on achievement at Hazlehead Academy.

Meeting regularly during the course of the year.

Providing panel members for interviewing senior staff. The key post-holders within the Parent Council are: Lorinda Cloete (Chair) Anita Martin (Vice Chair) Jane Dickson (Treasurer) Jen Anderson (Clerk) James Purdie (Head Teacher) Contact may be made with the Parent Council via the School Office on 01224 310184 or by emailing the school, [email protected] and including ‘Parent Council’ in the subject box. For further information about the Parent Council and how you can become more actively involved in the life of the school, please visit our website.

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Hazlehead Academy – Parent Teacher Association

Committee Members This long standing association exists to support the education of pupils at Hazlehead Academy. Its current committee members are as follows: Parent Members Caroline McLean (Chair) Lynne Huckle (Treasurer) Fionna Bygate Audrey Laing Laura Thom Senga Vang Staff Members Kieran Kenny Nicola Holmes Contact may be made with them via the School Office on 01224 310184.

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The House System

The school is divided into four vertical houses, each led by a Principal Teacher (Guidance). In each House there is a team of staff who act as Registration Teachers or Form Tutors. The House names are all associated with the history of Aberdeen and are:

Craigievar House (Mrs V Simpson)

Dunecht House (Ms L Finnie)

Greyfrairs House (Mrs F Adair)

Marischal House (Mr C Gilliespie)

Inter-House Competition

The House System is designed to encourage greater participation by both pupils and staff in the extra-curricular life of the school. It provides the opportunity for pupils to represent their House in various activities. The inter-house championship takes place between August and March each year and involves the four houses competing against each other in a range of sporting and non-sporting events. Points are allocated for each activity and the house with most points at the end of the competition wins the House Championship for that year. Teams and competitors are organised by five House Captains who are appointed each year by the Guidance Teacher. The house activities are open to all pupils and range from sporting events like football, extreme dodgeball, rowing and cycling to non-sporting competitions including Tutor Team Challenges, Sudoko and a Spelling Bee Competition.

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Wider Achievement Opportunities

Hazlehead Academy offers a huge range of extra-curricular activities for pupils in sport and in many other areas. In addition to the Interhouse programme described on the previous page, the following opportunities are currently available to pupils. These activities vary from year to year depending on staffing and resources at the school. The activities on offer this session are: SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Badminton Football (Boys) Competitive School League Basketball Football (Girls) Netball Box-fit Fitness (Girls) Scottish Country Dancing Cheerleading Golf (Paul Lawrie Tournaments) Hockey Dance Hillwalking Volleyball

NON-SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Art Club Craft Club Folk Band Baking Club Creative Writing Friday Club Board Games/Dungeons & Dragons Club Digital Leaders Group Into Film Club Book Club Duke of Edinburgh Award LGBT+ Alliance Brass Band Eco Group Orchestra Chanter Practice Edible Garden Project Saltire Awards Charities Committee Engineering Club STEM Club Choir Enterprise Club Code Club F24 Racing Team

Pupils are actively encouraged to take part in these activities and the benefits of involvement highlighted on a regular basis.

Celebrating Achievement

We celebrate pupil achievement in many ways. Our aim is to encourage ambition and a ‘can do’ attitude to work in classes and in extra-curricular activities. Your son/daughter may receive a Pupil Deserving Praise slip (PDP) from a class teacher, be mentioned at Assembly, on the website or in the School Newsletter. They may also receive an Award at the Annual Awards Ceremony or Colours Ceremony.

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Dress for School

Hazlehead Academy encourages the wearing of school uniform by all pupils. Uniform creates a feeling of belonging and provides pupils with an opportunity to identify with Hazlehead Academy. It is smart and economical and creates a purposeful image.

The traditional Hazlehead Academy school colours are green and navy/black.

Uniform Sportswear

green blazer with school badge (S4-S6) black or dark grey school skirt or trousers white school blouse or shirt school tie school sweatshirt with badge (S1-S3) black cardigan (girls S1-S3) black footwear

Kukri sports top Navy shorts, track suit trousers, leggings Change of trainers (non-marking soles)

The following items should not be worn to school: denim jackets or jeans any clothing with offensive messages black jeans any garment promoting the drug culture tracksuit trousers leggings unless worn with a skirt on top The following items should not be worn in school:

hoodies gloves

hats outdoor jackets

scarves

Points to note: Students in S4/S5 and S6 are expected to wear blazers, shirts and ties. S4/5/6 students are also permitted to wear a black school jumper or cardigan under their blazers. It is advisable for all items of uniform and kit to have name tags so they can be identified and returned to the pupils if lost. Anyone coming to school inappropriately dressed may be sent home to change.

Uniform Ordering Our new supplier for sweatshirts is PomPrint and they have an online shop so parents can order and pay for items directly through the company. There is a postage charge and this will be added on to your order or alternately you can collect items from the company in Mintlaw. This year we are also introducing polo shirts with the school badge, and these are also available to order from PomPrint. Unfortunately they do not return items if wrong sizes are ordered. Their address is PomPrint Designs Limited, Richard Allen House, Mintlaw Industrial Estate, Station Road, Mintlaw. Their online ordering website address is www.pomprint.co.uk.

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Kukri continue to supply our sportswear and these can be ordered online through Thistle Sport, Rose Street, Aberdeen. Ordered items can be sent to your home address or alternately, collected directly from the store incurring no postage charges. In addition to the Kukri sports top, which we expect all our S1-S6 pupils to wear when taking part in P.E., we are also introducing a new optional item – Kukri shorts. These items can be returned to Thistle Sport for exchange if required. Their online ordering website address is www.thistlesports.com/collections/hazlehead-academy. PE Kit Every pupil should always have a complete change of appropriate kit for every PE lesson. If your child is fit enough to attend school but is suffering from a short term injury/ailment, he/she will still be required to bring PE kit and parents will be expected to provide a note of explanation. The pupil should change as normal and then hand the note of explanation to their teacher. Long term non-participation in PE, ie longer than two weeks, will require medical confirmation with a note from home. Valuables should be handed into PE staff each lesson to ensure safe keeping. N.B. All jewellery must be removed prior to participating in PE.

Clothing and Footwear Grants

Essential school clothing and footwear grants are available for parents/carers who are receiving benefits. Application forms are available from the school office or on-line at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Taking of Valuables to School

Pupils should not take unnecessary valuables or large sums of money to school as the school cannot be responsible for the security of these. Where necessary, items of value should be given to a member of staff for safe-keeping and should be collected again at the end of the lesson. Please note that the school has no insurance cover for items brought to school which are damaged, stolen or lost during school time.

Use of Mobile Devices

All items of value, mobile phones and other electronic devices are not insured by the school if they go missing or get damaged. At all times the use of devices is at the discretion of school staff. Each area of the school is traffic-lighted according to mobile use. In RED zones (corridors, stairwells, doorways and during examinations) mobile devices must be switched off and out of sight.

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In AMBER zones (classrooms), staff may request/give permission for the use of mobile devices. In GREEN zones (house areas and school grounds), the use of mobile devices does not require permission, but such devices must be switched off and/or handed over if requested by a member of staff. If a pupil is not adhering to these rules, their mobile phone may be confiscated by a member of staff and placed in the school office until the end of the school day. If a pupil repeatedly breaks these rules, parents will be informed.

Equipment for School

Pupils are expected to come to class properly equipped for work. Most of the materials required will be provided by the school eg paper, textbooks, etc. Pupils are expected to supply basic items of equipment themselves. They should bring pens, pencils, rulers, rubbers, etc as required. For certain courses a calculator would be an advantage. Class teachers will advise on the most suitable type to buy. Mobile phones may also be used for the purposes of calculations, recording homework and research, but only when permission is granted by the class teacher. Pupils are expected to take care of any books or equipment lent to them by the school. Books should be carried to school in a suitable schoolbag. Any books which are lost or damaged will have to be replaced at the pupil’s own expense.

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Charges for Supplying Materials for Courses

Some departments will charge for supplying materials pupils need to make items which can be taken home. Most departments involved simply fix a charge for the whole course. Currently the charges are as follows: ART

S1 Art & Design £5.00



N4/5 Art & Design £10.00

N4/5 Fashion & Textiles £25.00

H Art & Design £10.00

AH Art & Design £25.00

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

S1 Design & Technology £5.00



N4/5 Practical Woodworking £15.00

N4/5 Graphic Communication £10.00

H Graphic Communication £15.00

HOME ECONOMICS

S1 Home Economics £25.00



N4/5 Practical Cookery £75.00

N4/5 Health & Food Technology £25.00

N4/5 Practical Cake Craft £80.00

Cook for Life £50.00

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The School Year

This Section will show you how the Academic Year is split up into the various terms. Details of any additional closure days and school events will be publicised from time to time and will be posted on the school website – www.hazleheadacy.aberdeen.sch.uk

Term 3 (2018/2019) Term Starts - Monday 7 January 2019 Mid Term Holiday - Monday 11 February 2019 In-Service Day - Tuesday 12 February 2019 In-Service Day - Wednesday 13 February 2019 Term Ends - Friday 29 March 2019

Term 4 (2018/2019) Term Starts - Monday 15 April 2019 Good Friday Holiday - Friday 19 April 2019 May Day Holiday - Monday 6 May 2019 In-Service Day - Tuesday 7 May 2019 Term Ends - Friday 5 July 2019

Term 1 (2019/2020) In-Service Day – Monday 19 August 2019 Term Starts – Tuesday 20 August 2019 September Holiday – Friday 20 September to Monday 23 September Term Ends – Friday 11 October 2019

Term 2 (2019/2020) Term Starts - Monday 28 October 2019 In-Service Day - Friday 22 November 2019 Term Ends - Friday 20 December 2019

Term 3 (2019/2020) Term Starts - Monday 6 January 2020 Mid Term Holiday - Monday 17 February 2020 In-Service Day - Tuesday 18 February 2020 In-Service Day - Wednesday 19 February 2020 Term Ends - Friday 3 April 2020

Term 4 (2019/2020) Term Starts – Tuesday 21 April 2020 May Day Holiday - Monday 4 May 2020 In-Service Day - Tuesday 5 May 2020 Term Ends - Friday 3 July 2020

The School Office The school office is staffed between 8.00am and 4.00pm. Telephone calls and visitors to the school will be received between these times by the receptionist on duty. Contact can also be made through the school e-mail address: [email protected]. Please ensure that you make clear who the intended recipient is, if known.

Ms H Whiteford

Support Service Manager Mrs J Anderson

School Administrator Mrs N Anderson

School Support Asst. Mrs K Emslie

School Support Asst.

Mrs L Thom

School Support Asst. Mrs L Milne

School Support Asst. Mrs D Robertson

School Support Asst.

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The School Day – 32 Period Week

Monday/Tuesday Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 32 Period week (50 minute periods) – 50 minute lunch

32 Period week (50 minute periods) – 50 minute lunch

Period Time Minutes Period Time Minutes

Registration 8.30 – 8.40 10 Registration 8.30 – 8.40 10

Period 1 8.40 – 9.30 50 Period 1 8.40 – 9.30 50

Period 2 9.30 – 10.20 50 Period 2 9.30 – 10.20 50

Interval 10.20 – 10.35 15 Interval 10.20 – 10.35 15

Period 3 10.35 – 11.25 50 Period 3 10.35 – 11.25 50

Period 4 11.25 – 12.15 50 Period 4 11.25 – 12.15 50

Lunch 12.15 – 1:05 50 Lunch 12.15 – 1.05 50

Period 5 1.05 – 1.55 50 Period 5 1.05 – 1.55 50

Period 6 1.55 – 2.45 50 Period 6 1.55 – 2.45 50

Period 7 2.45 - 3.35 50

Morning Assemblies

Assemblies are held on a regular basis and led by the Head Teacher. Each Assembly has a theme and often involves a range of staff and pupils. House Assemblies are led by the Principal Teachers of Guidance and their House Captains: Tuesday Craigievar House Thursday Greyfriars House Wednesday Dunecht House Friday Marischal House Our school chaplains will take assemblies on occasion as part of our programme of Religious Observance.

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Attendance and Punctuality To be successful, pupils must attend school regularly and be on time at the start of each morning and afternoon.

Good attendance and punctuality are habits which help the personal development of our pupils. Please encourage your children to develop these habits. Punctuality – Points to note

At 8.30am and 1.05pm all pupils should be in class.

A pupil who arrives after 8.30am or 1.05pm is marked as late on the daily register.

A pupil arriving late must report to the Office and fill in a late slip. The late slip should then be shown to the class teacher.

Any pupil who is late on 2 or more occasions in a week will be detained after school.

Attendance – Points to note :

Pupils in S1-S5 have to attend school from: 8.30am – 3.35pm (Mon/Tues) and 8.30am – 2.45pm (Wed/Thurs/Fri).

Students in S6 must attend each morning for registration and attend all their timetabled classes but may sign out at the School Office if they do not have a class.

It is expected that parents will explain any absence by telephoning the school on the first morning of absence and by sending a note of explanation to the school on the first day back after the absence.

Guidance staff will contact parents if notes/explained absences are not received.

The Home/School Liaison Officer may contact or visit the homes of pupils who do not submit a reason for absence upon their return to school or are absent for long periods or too frequently without satisfactory reasons.

Absence for Holidays Parents are discouraged from taking their children on holiday during term time. Any lengthy absence from school can result in vital work being missed and may adversely affect future examination results. All holidays taken during term time must now be categorised as an unauthorised absence.

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Curriculum

The Broad General Education (BGE)

In the Broad General Education (BGE) all pupils have experiences and outcomes based upon the nationally agreed Curriculum for Excellence structure.

The eight curriculum areas covered in the Broad General Education (BGE) are:

Languages : English, Modern Foreign Language

Mathematics : Mathematics

Science : Integrated Science

Social Subjects : Integrated Social Subjects

Technologies : Information Technology, Design and Technology

Expressive Arts : Art and Design, Drama, Music

Health & Well Being : Physical Education, Home Economics

Religious and Moral Education : Religious and Moral Education Pupils will also benefit from interdisciplinary learning. This is where subject areas work together to deliver learning experiences that develop skills such as teamwork, leadership and critical thinking. The method used to deliver Gaelic at Hazlehead Academy has been arrived at following full consultation with parents. Pupils studying Gaelic in S1-S3 will do so instead of studying either French or German. Pupils also undertake a structured programme of Personal and Social Education led by the Principal Teachers of Guidance.

Literacy, Numeracy, Health & Wellbeing

At Hazlehead Academy there are many opportunities to develop skills for learning, life and work including literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing in and out of the classroom. Standards in literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing are assessed by the lead faculty in this area. Every teacher contributes to the development of these outcomes through the learning experiences in their classroom. Our extensive extra-curricular, interhouse, work experience and business links contribute further to the development of skills for learning, life and work.

Personal and Social Education

Guidance staff cover a wide range of issues in their Personal and Social Education (PSE) classes. Some of these are of a sensitive nature. An overview of the PSE programme can be found on the school website at www.hazleheadacy.aberdeen.sch.uk.

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The Senior Phase (S4 - S6)

As pupils move into S4 they will follow a qualification structure as follows:

SCQF Level

National Qualification

1 and 2 National 1 and National 2

3 National 3

4 National 4

5 National 5

6 Higher

7 Advanced Higher

For more information about the SCQF and how to compare different Scottish qualifications and learning programmes, visit www.sqa.org.uk/scqf. In S4, most pupils will follow a combination of 6 National Qualification courses. Mathematics and English are compulsory at this stage. This is in line with all Aberdeen City Council Secondary Schools. In S5 and S6, pupils will be able to study for a maximum of 6 National Qualifications. This will vary according to individual needs. For example, one pupil may study 5 Highers in S5 and 3 Advanced Highers in S6. Alternatively, another pupil may study 2 Highers and 3 National 5 courses in S5 then 3 Highers and 1 National 5 course in S6. Throughout the subject choice process, pupils will be supported by their Guidance Teacher and Year Head. In addition, there will be curricular choice evenings for parents and pupils. Throughout S4 to S6, pupils will undertake a structured programme of Personal and Social Education, Physical Education and Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies (S4 only). To broaden subject choice for all our senior pupils, we work in partnership with Aberdeen City Campus and North East Scotland College (NESCol).

Early Leavers

Most pupils complete their statutory education and are able to leave school on 31 May of their Fourth Year at school. However, pupils who are not 16 until after 30 September but before 28 February may not leave education until Christmas of their Fifth Year and will remain on the school register until then. Such pupils may apply for permission to attend a full time course at North East Scotland College (Nescol) beginning in August of Fifth Year. Others may decide to remain at school full time and leave at Christmas. They will be credited with any course units successfully completed by their leaving date. If you have any queries regarding the curriculum and course choice structure, please contact your child’s Guidance Teacher in the first instance.

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Senior Student Commitment We are very conscious of the expectations which parents and students have of the school to provide a range and quality of courses to meet their needs; to support and advise them in making good progress; and to offer opportunities to take on further responsibilities and benefit from leisure and recreational activities. Equally the school has high expectations of the attitudes, work and behaviour of our Senior Students. On entry to S5 or S6, students will be required to sign an agreement committing them to work conscientiously and consistently at their chosen course of study and to demonstrate to other pupils by their attitude, dress and conduct, both within and outwith the school, the high standards which we expect. In the small number of cases where a student’s attendance, compliance with dress code, conduct or performance has not reached the standard required, parents will be kept fully informed. Decisions affecting a student’s presentation for external examinations will be made in full consultation with parents.

Education Maintenance Allowance

Those pupils who continue their education beyond 16 may be eligible for an educational maintenance allowance. Information can be obtained from their Guidance Teacher or the EMA noticeboard. Continued payments are made dependent on good attendance and punctuality as well as good academic progress.

Careers Education

Advice on possible careers is an important aspect of every pupil’s education. In Third Year pupils will complete a computer-based jobs ideas generator and other career related activities. This is reinforced with individual support from the Guidance Team. Careers advice is organised and co-ordinated by the Guidance Team and includes - for Senior Students - Careers Talks; College and University visits and individual interviews. A number of business partners are also involved in supporting a range of curricular and extra-curricular activities at various stages during the school year. Our Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Careers Advisor (Amy Gordon), works very closely with the Guidance Team to support pupils into sustained positive destinations when they leave Hazlehead Academy.

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Assessment and Reporting to Parents

From BTC5: Reporting to parents: Parents will get regular information about their children’s strengths, progress and achievements. This will include brief descriptions of progress across the curriculum areas and through the curriculum levels as well as progress towards qualifications in the senior phase. At Hazlehead Academy school pupils are assessed both by formal examinations and by a system of continuous assessment. Parents receive one full report per session with comments on current progress/strengths and next steps. Parents also receive two progress summary reports in the BGE and two progress summary reports in the Senior Phase that detail each pupil’s current levels across their subjects. The reporting schedule is as follows:

YEAR MONTH ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

P7/S1/S2 Sept Open Evening

S1

Nov 1st Summary Report

Dec Subject Evening – parents have the opportunity to meet with all subject teachers

March Detailed Progress Reports to parents

May 2nd Summary Report

S2

Oct 1st Summary Report

Dec 2nd Summary Report

Jan Subject Evening – parents have the opportunity to meet with all subject teachers

May Detailed Progress Reports to parents

S3

Nov 1st Summary Report

Jan Detailed Progress Reports to parents

Feb Course Choice Meeting with Senior Management

Feb Subject Evening – parents have the opportunity to meet with all subject teachers

April 2nd Summary Report

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S4

Nov Subject Evening – parents have the opportunity to meet with all subject teachers

Dec 1st Summary Report

Feb Detailed Progress Reports to parents

Feb Course Choice Meeting with Senior Management

Mar 2nd Summary Report

S5/6

Nov Subject Evening – parents have the opportunity to meet with all subject teachers

Dec 1st Summary Report

Feb Detailed Progress Reports to parents

Feb Course Choice Meeting with Senior Management and Guidance Staff

Mar 2nd Summary Report

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Hazlehead Academy Student Planner

Every pupil at Hazlehead will be issued with a Student Planner at the start of term. This allows them to record their timetable, details of homework, items to bring to school etc.

Pupils should bring their planners with them every day and record all homework in the planner for the day it is due to be handed in. Recording items in the planner is all part of helping pupils to be well organised and if they lose it, a replacement can be purchased from the school office for a small cost.

The planner is also an important means of home-school communication with space for comments by both teachers and parents. Parents are encouraged to check their child’s planner on a weekly basis and to sign in the relevant section.

Personal Learning Plan Personal learning planning is a process that takes place in every classroom when teachers and pupils discuss learning intentions and success criteria and how well these have been achieved. It is a key part of the Curriculum for Excellence and a major contributor to the development of our young people as successful learners. Periodically the outcomes of these discussions are captured in the form of a Personal Learning Plan or PLP. These PLPs are kept in the student planners and the expectation is for pupils to complete 3 of these for each subject, each year. The PLP has benefits for parents: providing more regular feedback on your child’s progress and more opportunities for talking about learning. Parents should check planners on a weekly basis and may communicate any information or concerns before signing in the relevant area.

S3 Profile At the end of the Broad General Education (B.G.E. S1-S3), every pupil will create an S3 Profile. This will include a summary of their progress and attainment in each of their subjects as well as recording other achievements and a personal statement. The S3 Profile is presented to pupils along with their Senior School Tie and any Junior Colours achieved, at a special House Group Assembly. Parents are invited to this celebration of pupil achievement at the end of S3 before the pupils move into the Senior Phase of their education.

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Homework

Homework is an important part of every pupil’s regular work. The main purposes of Homework are:

the reinforcement of learning

the review and practice of work done in class

the promotion of good habits and self-discipline.

There are many other purposes including:

allowing preparation for future class work

providing opportunities for individualised work

allowing assessment of pupils’ progress and mastery of work

providing opportunities for home-school dialogue.

Our approach to homework in Hazlehead is based on the following principles of good practice:

Parents should be actively involved in supporting homework.

Homework will be noted in the Student Planner.

Homework should only be given when it contributes to effective learning.

There should be a clear procedure for the setting and monitoring of homework.

Homework should be manageable, challenging, but not too difficult, in order to help pupils develop confidence in their abilities.

Homework tasks should be varied.

Parents/Carers will be informed through the Planner and other means when homework is not being submitted.

Further information on the homework expectations of departments (S1-S6) is available in Homework Booklets for each year group. These can be downloaded from the website or obtained from the school.

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Home/School Links

In Hazlehead Academy we believe that good links between home and school support and enhance our pupils’ learning. These links can be both formal and informal. Informal Links (i.e. contact made as needed)

You are welcome to contact us at any time during the school day to discuss your child’s welfare or progress.

You are welcome also to visit the school but please make an appointment first as the person you want to see may not be available at very short notice.

Your child’s Guidance Teacher is the most important home/school link for you. She/he will get to know your child very well and you and will be able to deal with most of your queries, concerns, etc.

You may contact any of our four Depute Head Teachers who have responsibility for year groups as follows:

Mr S Craig

(S4/S6) Mr A Daglish

(S3/S5) Mr K Kenny

(S1) Mrs D Wilson

(S2)

Sometimes Guidance Teachers will refer you to the Depute Head Teachers. Also, please do not hesitate to contact myself to discuss any matters of concern.

Mr J Purdie Head Teacher

Formal Links More formal links or opportunities for contact between home and school are provided through:

Communication through school planners

Parents’ Evenings

Reports to Parents

Parent Teacher Association

Parent Council

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Business Links

Hazlehead Academy has a number of partnerships with organisations in Aberdeen and further afield and these are illustrated on the following page.

A number of projects have been undertaken where our business partners work alongside school staff to deliver interesting, informative and enjoyable opportunities for our pupils.

These include:

Mentoring S5/6 pupils in CREST Awards

Delivering activities during our Senior Induction Day

Delivering presentations to S4/5/6 pupils to raise awareness of career opportunities

Supporting pupils involved in the Young Enterprise Scheme

Offering visits to their companies to familiarise pupils with the world of work

S6 Mentoring to support academic progress

Work Experience

Work in partnership as part of the curriculum

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Business Partners

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Pupil Support Faculty Support for pupils is the responsibility of all staff at Hazlehead Academy. Our school aims to create an ethos of achievement for all where pupils feel valued, respected and can achieve their full potential. Our key aim is for pupils to move on to a sustained, positive destination either in the workplace or in Further and Higher Education on leaving school. We are an inclusive school. Additional Support Needs can arise from any factor which causes a barrier to learning. This may relate to social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic or family and care circumstances. A pupil may have additional needs at any time in their school career and, through early identification, the Pupil Support Staff aim to ensure appropriate support is put in place to allow the child or young person to access a broad and balanced curriculum and overcome any barriers so they can continue to learn, progress and be successful at school. Each Principal Teacher of Guidance is in charge of a House Group. When a pupil enrols at Hazlehead Academy they are allocated a House Group and will remain with the same Guidance Teacher throughout the duration of their time at the school. This means the Guidance Teacher can get to know each pupil very well and develop close links with family members. Knowing a young person well is fundamental to allow for early identification of any concerns or issues which may occur. The Pupil Support Faculty consists of: 4 Principal Teachers of Guidance Mrs Valerie Simpson Craigievar House Ms Lisa Finnie Dunecht House Mrs Francesca Adair Greyfriars House (Mrs Zoe Gray currently on maternity leave) Mr Colin Gillespie Marischal House 1 Principal Teacher of Support for Learning Mr Jason Hobbs 5 Support for Learning Teachers Mrs Angeline Henry / Mrs Joyce Rae / Ms Claire MacDonald / Mrs Helen Milne / Mrs Lesley Matheson The faculty also have 10 Pupil Support Assistants.

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Other Support Staff The following people also work in the school alongside the Pupil Support Staff to support pupils: Ms Laura Fraser Home/School Liaison Officer (HSLO)

Miss Amy Gordon Careers Adviser

Mrs Kelly Davidson School Nurse

Dr Catherine Cougan School Doctor

Ms Emma Powell Educational Psychologist

Miss Jenny Snell Community Youth Worker

Ms Tracey O’Neill School Counsellor

Ms Donna McCann/Ms Nicola Logan Educational Social Workers

Hazlehead Academy staff also work in close partnership with a number of external agencies e.g., Social Work, NHS and Police Scotland to support pupils.

Health Care We are fortunate that we have a nurse at Hazlehead Academy (her time being shared with other schools). Mrs Davidson is employed by the Health Board and assists the Medical Officer in carrying out routine health checks. She also helps the Guidance Team and advises other members of staff on matters relating to Health Education. The Nurse may be contacted by any pupil who wishes to discuss (in confidence) any health related matter. You should be aware, however, that the Nurse is not employed to provide a First Aid service nor to look after pupils who are ill. There are a number of First Aid qualified members of the staff, who can tend to minor accidents.

If your son or daughter is unwell in the morning please do not send him or her to school. If your child becomes unwell in the course of the day we will contact you and ask you to come to school and collect him/her.

Please ensure that we have an emergency contact number for you. If your child requires regular medication, it is essential that you inform the nurse so that an individual care plan may be drawn up and signed by you.

Procedure in case of Absence or Sickness

If there is a planned absence for your son or daughter (e.g. medical appointment), please notify the school in writing. The Form Teacher will collect this note from your child and inform the school office. If your son/daughter is ill, please telephone the school office to notify us of the absence as soon as possible. Thereafter, please provide your child with a note covering the reason for absence, this should be handed into the Form Teacher on their return to school.

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Child Protection

Given ongoing public concern on the subject of child abuse, and changes in the law, schools are now required to report, if we think that any child has come to harm, or is in danger of coming to harm, as a consequence of possible abuse. Each school now has a Child Protection Co-ordinator appointed to be responsible for Child Protection matters and specially trained for this task. In our case the Child Protection Co-ordinator is Mr S Craig (Depute Head Teacher).

Should you wish to talk further about Child Protection and the safety of children please feel free to contact Mr S Craig (Depute Head Teacher).

Where there is the possibility or suspicion that a child could be at risk of abuse or neglect, the school is required to refer the child to Social Work, the Police, or the Children's Reporter and under these circumstances the parent would not normally be consulted first.

Safety at School

Everyone in school shares the responsibility for maintaining a safe and orderly environment and ensuring that every reasonable precaution is taken to safeguard the health and safety of all persons in the building.

Departments with special hazards have specific rules and standards which have to be met. Appropriate warning notices and instructions are placed at points of hazard. A number of staff are trained in first aid and are available to help any children requiring medical attention.

Periodic checks of the building are made by the staff safety officers and any defect or matter of concern is dealt with as appropriate.

A Fire Drill is carried out at least once per term.

All members of staff organising offsite activities under the auspices of the school must abide by the rules and regulations laid down in the document issued by ACC: ‘Educational Visits Policy’.

Storm Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency e.g. power-cut, flood, heating failure etc., procedures will be communicated to parents via Groupcall text and via the website. If, in the interests of health and safety, it is deemed necessary to close the school, pupils will be dismissed by year group, providing they have somewhere safe to go to. In the event of severe weather the following Storm Emergency Procedures operate: Pupils on the storm emergency list (those who live outside Aberdeen City) and those who use school transport will be sent home first (providing transport is available for them).

Winter Weather

If the weather is bad you can find out if the school is due to be open for pupils by checking www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/closure. Where possible this information will also be communicated via Groupcall, the school website and the school Twitter account.

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Emergency Information

In the event of you having to contact the school in an emergency, please call the office on (01224) 310184. Our Mobile Phone Policy does not allow pupils to use mobile phones in class. In an emergency a message can be passed to your child to contact a parent or guardian.

Domestic Pets

It is the Authority's policy that no pets owned by any member of staff, parent or guardian should be allowed into any part of the establishment. It must be understood this includes playgrounds, car parks and playing fields.

Positive Behaviour Management

We set high expectations for our pupils and maintain and sustain these through our positive behaviour management system. Our expectations of pupils include:

That pupils attend regularly and punctually, properly dressed and equipped

That pupils show respect for others, for materials, equipment and buildings

That pupils try their best at all times and contribute to the wider life of the school

Our behaviour management system aims to promote and encourage positive behaviours. This is achieved by the sustained use of praise and support. We always recognise good behaviour for example through verbal comment, Pupil Deserving Praise slips or Pupil of the Month Awards. We recognise that good behaviour can be taught and we help pupils acquire good habits through coaching routines and providing support when needed. This can range from ‘quiet words’ through to extended learning opportunities supervised by specially trained staff.

Sanctions are employed when praise and support have failed to bring about a change in behaviour which causes harm or disrupts learning and teaching. A multi level system is used. This has the benefit of giving the pupil time to reflect upon behaviour and to meet our expectations.

Level 1 Warning Warning Level 2 Warning Seat move; Note to parent in Planner or jotter Level 3 Warning Punishment exercise; detention Level 4 Warning Referral to Principal Teacher; removal from class; detention Level 5 Warning Referral to SMT; detention; removal from department; exclusion

In keeping with our aim to promote a positive and caring ethos, we adopt a restorative approach. Once an incident has been dealt with, pupils start each lesson with a ‘clean slate’. We encourage restorative discussions between pupils and between pupils and staff to break down barriers and to restore good working relationships.

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Anti Bullying Policy Hazlehead Academy has an anti-bullying policy in line with ACC procedures. The full policy can be seen on the school website.

Complaints Procedure Our best hope is that we work in partnership with parents and any issues are dealt with through our Guidance and Pupil Support System. However, if you do wish to lodge a complaint, please write directly to Mr Purdie (Head Teacher). If you would like a copy of the “Complaints and Compliments Policy”, please contact the school office.

Student Representation – Pupil Councils

The main structure within the school for students to be represented on matters which affect them is the system of Pupil Councils. These allow young people to play an informed, responsible and active role in the development of the school, and in decisions which affect their lives.

Eco School

Hazlehead Academy was first awarded the prestigious ‘Green Flag’ by Eco Schools Scotland in 2004 and has continued to retain this award following regular inspections. Our efforts to recycle a wide range of materials, reduce energy usage, maintain the grounds, upgrade the environment, reduce litter, improve the eating and drinking habits of pupils and encourage exercise e.g. through cycling or walking to school, have been rewarded and we are currently one of only 10 secondary schools in Scotland to have been renewed Green Flag status on five occasions. Our staff and pupil Eco Group meet on a monthly basis to plan activities in line with our Action Plan.

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Hazlehead Academy was first awarded the Gold School Sport Award by Sport Scotland in 2015. The Sport Scotland School Sport Award is a lottery funded national initiative designed to encourage schools to continuously improve physical education and sport. The award also encourages sporting links between schools and the communities around them. The Sport Scotland School Sport Award: • Encourages schools to self-reflect and continuously improve. • Puts young people at the forefront of the decision making and planning of PE and sport in their school. • Helps schools to increase young people’s opportunities and engagement in PE and school sport. • Helps schools to put PE and school sport at the heart of their planning, practice and ethos. • Recognises and celebrates successful PE and school sport models. In order to achieve Gold status the school had to create an action plan and also gather evidence across nine key categories. These categories were as follows; Physical Education, School Sport, Pathways, Compete & Perform, Celebrating Sport, Leadership, CPD training, Recognition & Reward and Facilities. Hazlehead Academy was the first secondary school in Aberdeen City to receive this prestigious award and we are now the only secondary school in Aberdeen to receive a second gold award following a successful application for re-validation.

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Travel Plan Hazlehead Academy has submitted its Travel Plan to Aberdeen City Council. Our Aims

To encourage sustainable travel and widen journey choices for young people and staff coming to

Hazlehead Academy

To improve safety on the journey to school and at the school gates by reducing car usage and parking

outside the school gates.

To reduce congestion, pollution, traffic danger and road casualty figures around the school.

To review the School Travel Plan on a regular basis through curriculum work.

To improve health of pupils and staff.

To encourage confidence and independence in travelling safely to school by hosting events such as

practising routes to school for new coming first-years.

To equip pupils with skills and knowledge needed to walk, cycle and use public transport safely.

To inform pupils, parents and staff of the benefits of sustainable transport.

To improve and raise the awareness of available facilities for cyclists, in order to encourage more pupils and staff to use this sustainable transport.

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The School Library

www.hazleheadacy.aberdeen.sch.uk/library/

The role of Hazlehead Academy Library is to enrich and enhance the school curriculum and to serve the needs of both staff and pupils in a variety of ways. In addition to providing books and online resources there are a wide range of activities, clubs and events that will support and develop the whole school community educationally, personally and professionally. It is managed by our professional librarian, Mrs Diane Scott. The library stocks fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, books that support mental health and diversity, biographies, staff CPD books, university prospectuses and SQA text books which have been selected to support the curriculum and staff, to encourage reading for pleasure and to stretch and improve our pupils’ reading abilities. There are 17 PCs and 20 iPads for pupil use, either in independent study or class. Mrs Scott teaches information literacy – enhancing the curriculum with core research, evaluation and referencing skills. Pupils are taught to access online databases, subscribed to by Aberdeen City Council, which are specially selected to support the pupils’ subjects and level of education. The library also has a large, flexible space for independent learning, group learning, exhibitions, activities and large meetings. On alternate Monday lunchtimes, the LRC hosts S1-S3 Book Club and Staff & Seniors Book Club. On Wednesday at lunch it’s time for Board Games and Dungeons and Dragons. Pupils from S3 and up have the opportunity to volunteer as Library Assistants helping out with day-to-day tasks and promoting the service. Hazlehead Academy Library aims to provide a range of resources to support ambitious learning across the curriculum and encourage a reading and information culture that promotes confidence, respect, inclusion and ambition.

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Religious & Moral Education & Religious Observance The Authority’s policy of non-denominational Religious and Moral Education is followed. A parent may request to have their child withdrawn from RME or from Religious Observance on grounds of conscience only. Such a request should be made in writing at the start of session. The school has a team of three chaplains, one from each of the local Churches. They are:

Rev. Keith Blackwood (Mannofield)

Rev. Kenneth Petrie (Craigiebuckler)

Simon Dennis (Sheddocksley Baptist

Church)

Each of the chaplains takes morning assembly on a regular basis as part of our programme of Religious Observance. Aberdeen City Council offers peripatetic Roman Catholic Education in secondary schools. Parents of children from Roman Catholic families have to be able to establish eligibility for this provision by producing their child’s Roman Catholic Baptism Certificate.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunities affects all aspects of life in Hazlehead Academy. We operate to guidelines which were prepared taking account of the local authority’s policy statement on Equal Opportunities. In particular:

The ethos of the whole school is such that everyone feels valued as an individual, regardless of ability, gender, ethnic background or social class.

The atmosphere of the school is such that each person feels welcome, has a sense of fair treatment and of safety and security and feels that he or she is treated with respect. In addition, there is a general understanding of what discrimination is and how it works and how we can unwittingly contribute to loss of equal opportunities.

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Multicultural And Anti-Racist Education

It is our aim that multicultural and anti-racist education should permeate the curriculum. Responsibility for the effective delivery will lie at individual departmental and senior management level and will be accorded a high priority. Hazlehead Academy seeks to develop clear and effective lines of communication with ethnic minority families and where necessary to obtain help and advice from the local authority and other agencies in order that they can communicate fluently with families whose mother tongue is not English. We will ensure that the multicultural and anti-racist dimension is addressed in terms of liaison with internal and external agencies and services provided for and necessary to students and their families e.g. meals, health, social work, etc. Any parent or carer who is in any way concerned about any related issue should contact the Head Teacher or their child’s Guidance Teacher.

School Minibus The school owns its own minibus purchased from funds raised by pupils, former pupils, parents and staff. It is used to transport pupils on a number of activities and excursions both curricular and extra-curricular. Strict rules govern the use of the school minibus in transporting pupils. Regular checks are made of the vehicle and all staff drivers must have passed Aberdeen City Council’s assessment for minibus drivers. Aberdeen City Council provides insurance for drivers and passengers as below.

Insurance The local authority carries third party liability insurance to cover itself in the event of an injury to a pupil or teacher while involved in a bona fide school activity. Parents are reminded that personal belongings, including mobile phones, are not covered by the School’s Insurance Policy. Parents, therefore, may wish to take out additional insurance privately.

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Senior Prefect Team

Reflecting on our time here so far at Hazlehead Academy, we have come to realise just how much we have grown and developed as individuals since S1, as a result of the many intra and extracurricular opportunities that have been made readily available to us. We are also grateful for all of the skills that have come from these experiences and help us to work together successfully as a team now in our final year. Preparation for Work Work Experience/ Career Ready In third year every pupil is given the opportunity to go on work experience for a week. Due to several business links in the school a wide variety of placements are on offer. Feedback from pupils has shown how valuable and insightful the experience can be as pupils can work alongside mentors in their desired career. The placement has often led to part-time jobs, future apprenticeships and useful references for college and university. Personally, I found my work experience very worthwhile as I spent a week shadowing a primary teacher at Hazlehead Primary School. In addition to gaining experience with various age groups and in different parts of the school such as PE, I was also given extremely useful verbal and written feedback from the Depute Head and Head Teacher and offered interview help when the time came for me to apply to University. ‘Career Ready’ is another valuable opportunity offered to pupils at the end of S5. Career Ready is a charity who believe “every young person should have the skills, confidence and opportunity to enjoy a rewarding future”. They offer a variety of business run mentorships which prepare pupils for their desired field of work. Hazlehead proactively work to provide pupils with experience in the world of work has led to the connection with this charity. Last year, 6 pupils went to different businesses related to their desired job where they worked with mentors, learned more about the field and finally gave a presentation to several people from

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the company. Apart from providing pupils with work experience, this opportunity gives pupils references; valuable evidence to put into their CV and personal statement and sometimes even work apprenticeships.

- Helena Vang, Depute Head Senior Prefect Access to/ REACH/ University Links Over the course of senior school, I have benefited from the strong university links that exists at Hazlehead. I wish to pursue medicine as a career and have attended a number of university workshops because Hazlehead Academy is one of the REACH schools for medicine and law. I have gained a deeper insight through attending medical conferences, personal statement, UKCAT and mock interview workshops. This has effectively guided me through the whole application process and I feel that it has been extremely beneficial in preparing me for medical school. In addition to this, I was also fortunate enough to be able to undertake a clinical summer work placement, ‘Doctors at Work’. This gave me a clearer insight into the career itself, and has instilled in me my desire to study medicine, as well as helped me to develop essential employability skills. This year, I have chosen to study Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry and I have benefitted from visit days to the University of Aberdeen science labs in order to assist us in our project and allow us to experiment with apparatus that are unavailable for us to use within school. I believe that this is an excellent opportunity and demonstrates how we greatly benefit from the links our school holds with higher education. As well as opportunities with the University of Aberdeen, the school also works closely with RGU, to offer a range of “Access to” courses. These short courses are designed to give pupils an insight into many degree programmes offered at RGU, and will hopefully encourage more pupils who previously felt unsure about applying to college or university. Hazlehead is one of few schools in the city which offer this unique opportunity, allowing pupils to grow in confidence and improve academically.

- Katie Napier, Depute Head Senior Prefect Mentors Mentoring is a key part of the transition between secondary school and the workplace or higher education. It is an essential tool for students to utilise in preparation of their next steps in life. As a 6th year student at Hazlehead each pupil is given access to a mentor from a workplace which they have an interest in. Theses mentors are arranged by the school and cover a wide range of jobs to suit the needs of any pupil. A mentor provides students with a more well rounded insight into working life in numerous fields; this can be through communication between the mentor and the pupil, visits to different workplaces and meetings with highly qualified and experienced professionals. For example my current mentor is a petroleum engineer at BP. As a result of my contact with him I have been fortunate enough to visit BP offices in Dyce where I met and spoke with members of staff in various different positions. Each member provided me with a good background to their working lives and were able to guide me in the right direction as to what is best for me in the future. As a result of this I feel more confident and knowledgeable in the career path which I will be taking and feel that I have had all the input I need to make smart informed decisions. Many others have also had a similar positive experience with mentoring and share similar benefits to myself.

- Shaun Spence, Head Senior Prefect CATAPULTS “Hazlehead Academy CATAPULTS you to success” is an initiative which has been developed to help build key employability skills which pupils need in order to follow their goals and ambitions in the workplace. One example of how Hazlehead Academy has helped us to do this is through developing their own chatbot which is a piece of software. This technology allows pupils like me to evaluate their own employability skills through a conversation on a platform which many will already use on a daily basis. It has also been extremely

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useful when it comes to tracking evidence or achievements which may back these skills up and also allows for easy access when it comes to writing applications for jobs, college or university.

- Amy Heffernan, Head Senior Prefect Leadership Opportunities Volunteering Due to the close links between the feeder Primary schools and Hazlehead Academy, many of the pupils at our school have also had the opportunity to get involved with classes they are interested in or clubs during lunch time and after school. Since S3 I have been regularly visiting Hazlehead Primary School on Monday and Tuesday lunches for Tennis and Netball club. This was due to me being a keen member of the Netball team and a tennis club outside of school and also having volunteered for other events run by the sports ambassadors at our Academy. This sparked an interest in me but also gave me the confidence to go ahead with it and I could also build saltire hours and complete my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver volunteering sections simultaneously. From these experiences I have gone on this year to work with both primary 4 classes at Hazlehead to help develop their reading which has been a very positive experience so far thanks to the bonds I have already developed with the year group as they feel more comfortable. In the same way this can help create an easier transition when it comes to the end of P7 for them as they already recognise fellow pupils when they move up and feel more welcome and at ease.

- Amy Heffernan, Head Senior Prefect Leadership As part of the curriculum here at Hazlehead, all S5’s and S6’s are given the opportunity to choose a wider achievement to enhance their learning. These courses, are designed to be of interest to the pupil and with the wide range of choices available, there is something for everyone. Last year, the course that I selected was Higher Leadership, which is designed to develop leadership skills and encourage pupils to take on a leadership role. For the first unit of the course, I researched into the various leadership styles and I developed my understanding of what it means to be a good leader. This allowed me to reflect upon my own leadership and to develop as a leader. For the second unit, I was then able to put this knowledge into practise, when I undertook my leadership project. For this, I went down to Hazlehead Primary every Friday afternoon to teach French to P3 pupils. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and loved watching the P3’s improve in the language as well as grow in confidence. Through completing the course, I have personally built upon my leadership skills, including my communication, organisation as well as teamwork. I believe that these skills have assisted me both within and outwith school, such as in the application process to become Senior Prefect, as well as providing me with a wealth of experiences to draw upon in my UCAS application and interviews. I would highly recommend the Higher Leadership course, and would encourage every pupil to take advantage of the wider achievements on offer at Hazlehead.

- Katie Napier, Depute Head Senior Prefect Peer Support Hazlehead Academy peer support group helps to create an encouraging and supportive environment. It is key to the building of relationships between the pupils, and bringing together the different year groups. The school has weekly lunchtime clubs that are there for younger pupils to enjoy a safe and relaxed environment - to meet new people, and get away from busy school life. The peer support group help out with this club, and as a member of this group I can see how much it embraces this supportive environment. Many elder pupils help out to create this safe space. I feel that this is especially important for pupils just starting the

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Academy, as I remember how daunting the experience felt, and this relaxed environment is perfect for helping students get settled into the Hazlehead way of life. As peer support members we are there for the students to talk to, and to make this environment as safe and supportive as possible. We also received training in order to become members of the peer support team, and this gave us the opportunity to learn how to deal with certain situations when working with younger years, and it was a very helpful experience for the future too, particularly if you want to work with people or children in the future. I have applied for primary teaching, and this opportunity to work with the younger years within school has been a key part of working towards this. The opportunities with peer support also include being able to help out in classes. At the moment I am helping out in an S2 French class, which has been a great experience. I have been able to build relationships with the pupils in the class, and also pass on my keen interest in the language.

- Katy Wemyss, Depute Head Senior Prefect MVP This is the first year in which the Mentors in Violence program (MVP) is being run. It is a program which trains senior school pupils to be mentors to younger students. It allows the pupils to gain support from someone nearer their age, as the MVP mentors may be able to give guidance that a teacher can’t due to the difference in age and also not being able to relate to some of their problems due to the age difference. Since I've been involved in the program it has given me the opportunity to take on the role of the teacher and teach a class of S1 students. This has allowed me to gain many important skills that will help me throughout my education and also my future careers, in these classes we teach the pupils many important skills that will further their knowledge and allow them to enlighten classmates and future pupils.

- Holly McLean, Depute Head Senior Prefect Intracurricular Wide Variety of Subjects There is a wide choice of subjects available to study at Hazlehead Academy, and this broad variety in the junior years, makes subject decisions easier in the upper years of school. In addition to studying the core subjects in first to third year you have the chance to try and pick from the many creative subjects on offer, as well as being able to study the different sciences and social subjects. When I was in the junior years of school - being able to try out each of these subjects helped me to find my real interests which are in English and languages. Having this wide choice was very beneficial to my senior years of school as we are given the chance to continue our studies in the subjects that interest us as well as the core subjects, maths and English. The school makes it easier for senior students, having subjects such as advanced highers in French, the sciences and business available at our school, meaning we can take our studies to the next level. I am currently studying advanced higher French, and having the chance to do this at school has opened up many doors for my future, in addition to giving me life skills which I can take with me into further education. Advanced highers are great experience for university, as the work involved and the structure of lessons are similar. With this chance to explore a diverse range of courses within school, it gives pupils a chance to discover an interest and perhaps pursue this in further education. Strong links to local clubs and preferential access to school facilities for these organisations.

- Katy Wemyss, Depute Head Senior Prefect Support from Teachers At Hazlehead Academy, many teachers volunteer their time to provide extra help classes relating to their subject in addition to exam stress classes. Pupils have the opportunity to get extra help and learn how to look after their physical and mental health during exam time and how to create an effective exam revision timetable.

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Mrs Diane Scott, our school librarian, is one of the main members of staff who provides these help classes and organises stress relief including ‘Therapet’ workshops. She says: “The role of Hazlehead Academy Library is to enrich and enhance the school curriculum and to serve the needs of both staff and pupils in a variety of ways. In addition to providing books and online resources there are a wide range of activities, clubs and events that will support and develop the whole school community educationally, personally and professionally.” Having attended her classes during exam time, I have seen the benefit in how I organised my studying and stayed healthy during the busy time which can become very stressful.

- Helena Vang, Depute Head Senior Prefect SFA The SFA programme at Hazlehead is currently in its 7th year at the school. The athletes come from all over Aberdeen City and Shire to receive high quality expert coaching each day as part of their curriculum. Here they can develop in terms of technical skill and fitness to improve their overall game. However the quality of academic attainment of these players is also heavily stressed. The pupils attend a regular, hour long catch up session each thursday after school where they complete work which has been missed. During this time they can receive 1 to 1 help from teachers who are available in order to make sure that they stay on track in terms of academia. As a former member of the performance programme myself, living in Peterhead, I have seen first hand that it is possible to succeed at Hazlehead both academically and athletically, with numerous players attaining very good exam results, while also playing football at a high level. Over the years in which the programme has been active it has been developed and improved to the benefit of the performance school members as well as other pupils around the school. Pupils of the programme are well integrated in the school and are able to make relationships with new people while also having familiar faces around them to ensure they feel comfortable. The programme is an exceptional thing to be a part of; helping members to build character and confidence on and off the football field as well as in the classroom, which is essential for life outside of school in whatever career path they may end up taking.

- Shaun Spence, Head Senior Prefect Extracurricular DofE Amy and I are currently undertaking our Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and are planning and preparing for our final expedition. The school guided us through our Bronze and Silver awards, training us in first aid, meal planning, route card writing, map reading, as well as camp craft. These are key skills will not only assist us in the completion of our award but also continuing to the future. In addition to this we are both currently studying Higher Geography after previously completing National 5 in S4 and have found that the skills that we have learned from DofE, for example map reading as well as our knowledge of the landscapes from expedition to be extremely beneficial in our examinations. Through completing this award, we have also had a chance to develop our teamwork, communication, resilience as well as our physical fitness and endurance. These skills have helped us immensely within and outwith the classroom. It is experiences like this that allow us to set ourselves apart from our peers and to achieve positions of responsibility within school, e.g. Senior Prefect, Prefect and House Captain, as well as being excellent material for higher education and job applications. We are both delighted that we chose to complete Duke of Edinburgh and will continue to look back fondly on the memories that we created, as well as the fact that it will continue to create new opportunities for us in the future.

- Katie Napier, Depute Head Senior Prefect and Amy Heffernan, Head Senior Prefect

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School Show/ Rock Challenge Hazlehead performing arts department offers many opportunities for pupils who are passionate about drama and want to get involved within the department. I have benefited greatly from the extra-curricular opportunities provided such as the school show. While taking part in the show I gained knowledge of the different aspects of theatre, some of which include acting, lighting, backstage activities etc. The skills I acquired have made me a more confident and outgoing person, mainly based on the interaction I had with fellow pupils from the different year groups and staff, which has positively affected my outlook on school and my work within other classes. Being able to working closely with the younger years has created relationships, which has been profitable as it means that I can help younger students with their work when they need it. During my second year at Hazlehead Academy, the school took part in a national event called Rock Challenge, this is when many school pupils get the chance to work together to create a performance that is entirely orchestrated by themselves. This allowed me to be involved with many other school pupils, many of which being in other years. Due to the performance being developed by only pupils, it allowed many creative aspects to be included that may not have otherwise been allowed if teachers were involved. Without these opportunities I would have not built up the courage to get involved with other years, especially the older years and many staff members. It has allowed me to gain many communication skills that have helped me since these events took place. Due to the Rock Challenge final performance taking place at the exhibition centre, it allowed me to perform in front of a large group of people, an opportunity I might not have otherwise been able to do. Without Hazlehead’s excellent extra-curricular program, I would not have been able to take part in these experiences.

- Holly McLean, Depute Head Senior Prefect Music/ non- sporting committees As well as Hazlehead’s large variety of sporting extracurriculars, there are so many other clubs and committees to choose from, to fit any hobby or interest. The music department in particular offers pupils the opportunity to find a new passion, through clubs such as the choir which is great for meeting new people and getting into different styles of music, or through the array of instrumental groups. Groups such as these have provided me with many opportunities and memories I will cherish forever. They were especially important to me when I was starting at the Academy, as they allowed me to meet other people within the school, as well as helping me grow in confidence through the many performing opportunities. A lot of work is put into the music extracurricular aspect of school, and the performances that take place throughout the year for those involved in music, showcase the effort and hard work put into such groups. Committees are also of great importance throughout the school community, with groups such as the charities and eco-club doing a lot of beneficial work for both the school, and the wider community. I have been part of the charities committee for a few years, and during this time the school has raised money for many different charities that are chosen by the pupils of Hazlehead. Activities that benefit the environment and local community are possible because of these clubs within school, which provide pupils with the chance to make a positive change as well as embrace the enjoyable challenges that come with this. There are a host of other clubs that meet throughout the different subject departments, helping pupils to find what interests them. They give students the chance to explore an interest in the STEM subjects, or develop their creativity in Art or English for example. The skills I have developed from these clubs and committees will be extremely beneficial for the future, but are also key to me writing my university personal statement at the moment, as it shows the range of experiences I have had within school. The most important part of these clubs are that they are a lot of fun, and help you to make lifelong friends and memories.

- Katy Wemyss, Depute Head Senior Prefect

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Gold Award for Sport Hazlehead’s PE department has been appraised nationally for the quality of teaching, clubs offered and connections outwith the school. One of the awards given to the department is the Gold Award for Sport. This award is hard to achieve - only 2 Secondary schools in Aberdeen have achieved the Gold Award. The assessment criteria involves: Physical education, School sport, Pathways, Competing and performing, Celebrating sport, Leadership, Career Long Professional Learning (CLPL), Recognition and awards and Access to school facilities. As part of the sports ambassador team in the school, we filled in part of the application for this award, talking about how enjoyable and rewarding our experience in PE classes and extracurricular sports had been and also how the leadership opportunity given to us as Sports Ambassadors had built up our confidence and communication skills.

- Helena Vang, Depute Head Senior Prefect

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Activities at Hazlehead – Photo Gallery

Hazlehead Academy is renowned for the wider achievement it provides for pupils to complement the formal academic curriculum. See a snapshot of such activities below.

Sports Leaders F24 Challenge

CREST Debating Society

Duke of Edinburgh Young Enterprise

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Catering

Meals, cooked on the premises and offering a choice of dishes, are available in the dining areas throughout the lunch break (12.15pm - 1.05pm). Pupils may also bring packed lunches and eat them there. Snacks are also available both at lunchtime and during the morning interval. The cost of a traditional 2 course meal is £2.35 and pupils may choose what they wish from an extensive menu. Payment for meals is by Accord Card only. Please see school office for application form and further details. Pupils, whose parents are in receipt of Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance or Family Tax Credit are entitled to free meals. Parents should come to the school office along with the appropriate proof to sign and complete the application form.

Breakfast

We offer breakfast in North House canteen. On sale are bacon rolls, toast, cereal, hot drinks, etc. Breakfast is very popular and attracts over 100 pupils each day.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club is run in HE on a Monday and Friday mornings from 7.45 to 8.15, there is a selection of breakfast items and it is free to all pupils of Hazlehead. This is supported by the staff and Tesco’s Woodend. This is a great opportunity to meet up with friends in the warmth and to ensure you have a healthy start to the day.

The School Fund

The school fund is designed to help finance the extra-curricular aspects of education which form an important part of a pupil’s school experience. The school fund is administered by the Finance and General Purposes Committee, consisting of staff representatives.

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Curriculum For Excellence, Attainment and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Examination Results Curriculum for Excellence, attainment and examination results are an important indicator of performance for a school, but not one that gives the full picture of education. These results should be considered alongside other indicators of pupils’ progress, such as the quality of the learning experience and the ethos of the school.

Sometimes a difference in the patterns of results from year to year may be due to fluctuations in pupils’ abilities in different year groups rather than to any underlying trend in school performance. We are always striving to improve the learning experience for pupils in our care and welcome input from parents. Our Standards and Quality Report detailing our performance and improvement plans is published annually on the website. It you require any further information, please contact Mr Purdie (Head Teacher).

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Information for Parents 2018/19 Secondary Schools

School: Hazlehead Academy Id No.: 100 - 5243432

Estimated 5th year January Roll

2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019

120 140 110

Examination Performance (within Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)

By end of S4 percentage of pupils

achieving 3 or more at each level

SCQF Level 3

2016 2017 2018

92% 92% 93%

SCQF Level 4

2016 2017 2018

92% 88% 92%

SCQF Level 5

2016 2017 2018

61% 65% 63%

By end of S4 percentage of pupils

achieving 5 or more at each level

SCQF Level 3

2016 2017 2018

81% 81% 77%

SCQF Level 4

2016 2017 2018

80% (MIDYIS Pred. 59%) 76% (MIDYIS Pred. 60%) 72% (MIDYIS Pred. 60%)

SCQF Level 5

2016 2017 2018

33% (MIDYIS Pred. 19%) 42% (MIDYIS Pred. 21%) 44% (MIDYIS Pred. 21%)

By end of S5

3 or more at SCQF Level 5

2016 2017 2018

69% 73% 70%


2016 2017 2018

52% 59% 58%


2016 2017 2018

48% 62% 53%


2016 2017 2018

30% 39% 34%

5 or more SCQF Level 6

2016 2017 2018

8% 15% 14%

By end of S6


2016 2017 2018

61% 54% 64%


2016 2017 2018

49% 37% 46%

5 or more SCQF Level 6

2016 2017 2018

34% 21% 32%


2016 2017 2018

24% 12% 19% Information taken from INSIGHT November 2018

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Inclusion

The Authority is committed to Inclusion and the Presumption of Mainstreaming, as set out in the Standards in Scotland’s Schools Act 2000. It is the aspiration of Education and Children’s Services to utilise its resources and expertise to ensure that almost all children can be supported in their learning within their local school. This will be a gradual change which will ensure, where possible, that children will no longer have to travel away from friends and family to access the support they need. All primary and secondary school can already provide interventions for children and young people with additional support needs. Schools can access expertise from a range of specialist services including Education Psychology, Sensory Support, English as an Additional Language and Autism Outreach. A very small number of children may require access to a Special School Placement. As a parent or carer you will be fully involved in decisions about your child, your views are invaluable in helping us design appropriate supports. Schools operate a staged approach to supporting learners. The Staged Intervention Framework is used to identify potential barriers to learning and participation, and plan effectively. If your child is recognised as being in need of targeted support, an Individual Education Plan or Child’s Plan will be put in place. Parents, pupils and agencies supporting your child will help develop and review the plan to make sure that it is supporting your child. Levels of support within the staged intervention framework are categorised as follows: Universal support is the support delivered by the class teacher through effective differentiation. When appropriate the class teacher will be guided by other professionals in school with particular expertise. Targeted support is the support delivered by the class teacher and other school staff. When appropriate, support will be provided by support services across Education and Children’s Services and will be planned for through the development of a Child’s Plan. Specialist/Multi-agency is the support delivered by the school and others, which is likely to be highly individualised. Support will be planned and coordinated through the development of a Child’s Plan that may be multi agency in nature. Support given may be short term or longer term, but will be reviewed on a regular basis to make sure your child is making good progress. Getting it Right for Every Child Getting it Right for Every Child is the Scottish Government’s policy that aims to make sure that all children and young people are supported to reach their full potential by maximising their wellbeing. The policy is based on a number of core principles and values. In Aberdeen it is being delivered through a shared approach where all the community partners work together to support children and/or their family as soon as a need is identified.

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In order to make sure children receive the appropriate help, every child now has an Establishment Contact based in either health or education. The Establishment Contact will be the first point of contact when a child, young person or their family or carers wish to access support or advice. If the child requires support of more than two services the “Lead Professional” will be appointed to coordinate the support. Further information on Getting it Right in Aberdeen can be found on the website, www.aberdeengettingitiright.org.uk/GIRFEC.html.

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National Contacts

NAME & ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS

Care Inspectorate (Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland) Johnstone House Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1UD

Tel: 0345 600 9527 [email protected] www.careinspectorate.com

Childline Tel: 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk

Children in Scotland Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working together with children and their families in Scotland.

Tel: 0131 313 2322 [email protected] www.childreninscotland.org.uk

Enquire The Scottish Advice Service for Additional Support for Learning

Tel: 0345 123 2303 [email protected] www.enquire.org.uk

Education Scotland Denholm House Almondvale Business Park Almondvale Way Livingston EH54 6GA

Tel: 0141 282 5000 [email protected] www.educationscotland.gov.uk

Grampian Racial Equality Council (GREC) 41 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 5BN

Tel: 01224 595505 [email protected] www.grec.co.uk

ParentLine Scotland Tel: 0800 028 2233 www.parentlinescotland.org.uk

Scottish Government Education Department

www.scotland.gov.uk (click on Education & Training)

Scottish Parent Teacher Council The national organisation for parents’ groups in Scottish schools.

Tel: 0131 474 6199 [email protected] www.sptc.info

The National Parent Forum of Scotland Gives parent councils and parents an opportunity to discuss and raise educational issues or mutual interest or concern at a national level.

www.ltscotland.org.uk/parentzone/getinvolved/ forumscotland/index.asp

The Parent Zone Find out how you can support your child’s education; information for parents and carers.

www.ltscotland.org.uk/parentzone/

Hazlehead Academy · The school motto is Ad Altiora Tendo I strive toward higher things We hope all pupils at Hazlehead Academy, as they progress through school and grow into young

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