St Mary’s School Information Booklet

2017-18

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WelcometoStMary’sSchoolWelcometoStMary’sSchool!This booklet aims to give you important information about our school. The informationcontained in this booklet is correct at the time it was compiled (May 2017), but we areconstantlydevelopingandimprovingonwhatwedo,soifyouareunclearaboutsomething,orifyouthinksomethingmayhavechanged,pleaseask.StMary’s is a lovely school, and I am proud to be the Headteacher of such a caring andvibrant school community. We have friendly and motivated children, a dedicated andhardworkingstaffteam,supportiveparentsandspaciousoutdoorenvironment.Theschoolisacaring, friendlyandhappyschool,where thechildrencanenjoy their learning,andbesuccessful.Weareconstantlyaimingtoimprovewhatwecanoffer,andweworkwithtwootherlocalschools in a ‘Tri-Ouest Partnership’ as well as enjoying links with a small federation ofschools inLondon. Workingwithotherschoolsenablesustoshare ideas,shareresourcesand good practice, to learn from one another and to challenge our thinking and keep usfresh!In 2016-17we launched new, integrated Creative Curriculum across the school, and fromSeptemberwewill be introducing a new approach toMaths teaching, based on amodelfromSingapore,whichissupportedbytheNationalCentreforExcellenceintheTeachingofMathsintheUK.WehopethattheseinnovationswilladdtothesuccesswehavehadwithRead,WriteInc.We pride ourselves on having an Open Door policy. If you ever have any questions orconcerns,pleasedonothesitatetocomeandtalkthemthroughwithus.Itisvitalthat,rightfromthestart,weworktogetherinpartnershipandsupportoneanother,forthebenefitofyourchild.

MariaStegenwalnerHeadteacher

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Contents PageOurCoreValues 3Informationabouttheschool 6Traveltoschool 8Staff 9Partnershipwithparents• Communication• Opportunitiestobeinvolved

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Safeguarding 14

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CoreValuesAtStMary’sSchool,ourCoreValuesunderpineverythingwedo.Theyrepresentourschoolethosandprinciples.OurCorePurposeStatement:AtStMary’sSchoolweaimtoprovidecaptivatinglearningandlifeexperiencesthatenrichchildhood,sothatourpupilsarecaring,capableandresponsibleindividualswhomakeapositivedifferenceinthecommunitiesinwhichtheylive.

Wecarebecausewe:

• Lookoutforeachother• Showeachotherrespect–evenwhenwedisagree• Treateveryoneequallyandwantthingstobefair• Takeprideinourwork,putintheeffort,andaimtobethebestwecanbe• Aredeterminedtosucceed• Respectandlookaftertheschoolandschoolproperty• Areproudofourschool

Weareresponsiblebecausewe:

• Helpotherswhenwecan• Arehonestandtrustworthy• Worktogethersensibly• Putintheworktogetthejobdone• Areorganisedandreadytolearn• Admitourmistakes,andtrytoputthingsright• Choosetherightwaytobehaveineachsituation• Lookafterourselves,andkeepourselvesandeachothersafe

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Wearecapablebecausewe:• Believewecanbesuccessful• Thinkcreatively• Learnfromourmistakes• Havelotsofdifferentskillsandusetheminourwork• Trydifferentwaysofdoingthings• Canworkwellindependently,inpairsoringroups• Canlookatourworkandthinkofwaystomakeitevenbetter• Areupforachallenge

WorkingTogetherAt StMary’s School we are committed to the development of thewhole child, by givingthemthechildhoodexperiencesthatwillenablethemtobesuccessfullearnersandroundedindividuals.Webelievethatworkingwithparentsandfamilies,inpartnership,andfocusingonboththewell-beingandachievementofeachchildwillhelpusaccomplishthis.Ourethosisbasedonasetofagreedbeliefs.Weputtheneedsofeachchildatthecentreofwhatwedo,sothat:

• Childrenwillfeelsafe,secureandhappytocometoschool;• Childrenwillhaveapositiveattitudetotheir learning,andwilldeveloptheskillsto

beindependentandautonomous;• Childrenwillbe responsiblemembersof theschoolcommunity,whocanmakethe

rightchoicestokeepthemselvesandotherssafe;• Childrenwillhavehighexpectationsofthemselves,andaimtobethebesttheycan

be;• Childrenareempoweredtomakeadifference–intheirownlearning,intheschool

community,intheParish,andglobally.Wevalueourpartnershipwithparentsandfamilies,sothat:

• Parentsknowthatweareallworkingtogetherinthebestinterestsofeachchild;• Parentshaveasharedunderstandingofourvalues;• Parentsareinvolvedintheirchild’slearninganddevelopmentinschool;• Parentsareinformedabouttheirchildandtheprogresstheymake;• Parentsareabletocomeinandtalktousaboutthingsthataffecttheirchildandmay

behavinganimpactontheirbehaviourorperformanceinschool.

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Wevalueandrespectourstaff,sothat:• Theyfeelpartofaconfident,professionalteam,supportedbyeachotherandbythe

parents;• Theyhaveopportunitiesforhighqualityprofessionaldevelopment,andprofessional

discussion;• Theyhavehighexpectationsofthemselves,eachchildandeachother;• Theyrolemodeloursharedvaluesandstandards.

Weconstructlearningsothat:

• Itisengaging,invitingandinteractive;• Itmeetstheneedsofeachchildandtheymakeprogress;• It develops the positive skills, attitudes and dispositions necessary for lifelong

learning;• Childrenarechallenged,learnfromtheirmistakesandenjoysuccess;• Ittakeschildrenbeyondtheclassroom.

Weareacommunity inwhichweallwork together so that childrencanbecome thebesttheycanbe.TheUnitedNationsConventionontheRightsoftheChildunderpinsallourworkinschool.Weareworking towardsourUNICEFRightsRespectingSchoolLevel1award. TheUNCRCempowerschildrentobeactivemembersofthecommunity,whounderstandthattheyhaverights,andthatinorderforeveryonetoenjoytheirrights,everyonehasaresponsibilitytobehaveinarightsrespectingway.

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GeneralInformationStMary’sPrimarySchoolTheschool is intheParishofStMary,tothenorthwestofthe Island. Theparish isrural,withcoastalaspects,andacombinationofprivatehousing,smallhousingestates,farmsandtouristfacilities.TheschoolislocatednexttotheParishHallandtheCommunityCentre,attheheartoftheparish.Wemakethemostofourlinkswiththeparish,goingouttolearninthecommunityandwelcomingmembersoftheparishwhocomeintoschooltoenrichthechildren’slearningexperiences.St Mary’s Primary School is financed and maintained by the States of Jersey EducationDepartment.Itcatersforapproximately175childrenbetweentheagesof4and11.EntrytoourschoolisinaccordancewithcurrentAuthoritypolicy;thatis,siblingsofexistingpupils are offered places in Year Reception first of all, then children living within thepublishedcatchmentarea.Parentsofchildrenlivingoutsidetheareaarefreetoapplyforaplaceattheschoolandwewillbepleasedtoaccommodatethemifwehaveroom.

AuthorityAddress StatesofJerseyEducationDepartment,P.O.Box142StSaviourJerseyJE48QJTel: 01534445504Email:education@gov.je

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SchooltimesMorningsession 08.45—12.00noonAfternoonsession 13.00—15.00(Receptionpick-upfrom14.45)Childrenshouldnotnormallyarriveatschoolmorethanfifteenminutesbeforethestartofasession.It is an expectation that children arrive on time for school; a telephonemessage ismuchappreciatedifchildrenarelate.SchoolDatesSchooldatesfortheyeararecirculatedannuallybytheEducationDepartment.TheschoolofficekeepsarecordofthesedatesandtheyarealsopublishedintheNewsletterandontheschoolwebsite:www.stmary.sch.jeBreakfastClubandKids’ClubAtStMary’sSchoolweofferaBreakfastClubwhichislocatedinschoolandisopenduringtermtimefrom7.30-8.30amandisforpupilsatStMary’sSchoolonly.Fordetailspleasecontactthemainofficeon481690.Kids’ClubisanafterschoolprovisionwhichislocatedintheYouthandCommunityCentre.Itisopenafterschoolfrom3.00-5.30pmandduringALLschoolholidaysfrom8.30am-5.30pm.Pupils at StMary’s School have priority for places but the Club is open to all. Themainobjectiveof theClub is toprovide a stimulating environment for children for after schoolcare.ForfurtherdetailscontactTinaDewhurston485897.PunctualityandAttendanceStMary’sSchoolisveryproudofthehighlevelsofattendanceandpunctualityachievedbythe children. This has an enormous impact on the children’s focus andwell-being at thestart of each day and therefore their progress throughout the year. We work with ourEducationWelfare Officer,Mr ChrisMullane, tomonitor attendance and punctuality andmeethimeveryhalf termtodiscussthis. Healsocomes intoschool fromtimetotimetomeetparents,andisalwayswillingtotalktoanyparentswithconcerns.

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GettingtoSchool

AlthoughtraditionallymostchildrenarriveatStMary’sSchoolbycar,aspartofourGreenTravel Plan we actively promote more active and eco-friendly methods of transport. Inaddition,thegreaternumberofpeoplethatwalk,cycle,scootorcatchthebustoschool,thelesscongestedtheCommunityCentrecarparkwillbecome.Walkingtoschool:Anychildaccompaniedbyanadultmaywalktoandfromschool.ChildreninYears4,5and6canwalktoandfromschoolalonewithwrittenpermissionfromtheirparents.CyclingandScootingtoschool:Anychildaccompaniedbyanadultmaycycleorscoottoschool.Bicyclesandscootersmustnotberiddenonschoolpremises,cyclistsmustdismountatthegateandwalkthebicycletothe cycle rack through the school grounds. Childrenmustwearahelmetwhencyclingorscootingtoschool.ChildreninYears5and6whohavegainedtheirCyclingProficiencyCertificatemaycycletoschool unaccompanied with written permission from their parent. We offer CyclingProficiency lessons to children in Year 5 as they have to be 10 years old to complete theassessment.We have bike racks near the school main entrance for children to leave their bikes andscooters.Weadvisechildrentolocktheirbikesandscooterswhilsttheyareatschool.Arrivingbybus:Thereisabusstopoppositetheschool.Childrenshouldwaitsensiblyandbehavewellwhentravellingbybus. Children inYears4,5and6cancatchthebustoandfromschoolalonewithwrittenpermissionfromtheirparent.Arrivingbycar:ReceptionandKeyStage1parentsshouldparkintheCommunityCentrecarparkanddroptheirchildrenintheplayground.KeyStage2parentsshouldlettheirchildrenoutofthecarattheCommunityCentredoorandthechildrencanwalktotheplayground.Atpick-uptime,Reception and Key Stage 1 parents should park and collect their children (including oldersiblings)fromtheirReceptionorKeyStage1classroom,andKeyStage2childrenwhodonothave younger siblings in Key Stage 1 will be taken by their teacher to the front of theCommunityCentreandtheycanbepickedupfromthere.

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TheStafffromSeptember2017Headteacher MsMariaStegenwalnerDeputyHeadteacher MrsLisaHarberSchoolSecretary MrsIsobelChambers MrsJennyTurnerKeyStageManagers MrsSarahLeMoignan(FSandKS1) MrsRachelSmith(KS2)EducationNeeds MissLauraHillCoordinator(ENCO)DesignatedSafeguarding MrsRachelSmithLeadTeachingStaff MrsLisaHarber MrsSarahLeMoignan MrMarkGriffiths MrsNickyAtkey-Smith MrsRachelSmith MissLauraHill MrSteveHargreaves MissEmmaRogersClassroomLearning MrsChristineCoutancheSupport+Lunchtime MrsFelicityJonesSupervision MrsNikkiBetts MrsCaroleJordas MrsSueCoupel MrsTinaNorth MrsSharonPackman MrsCarolynneYeboah MrsTraceyOvenden MissChloeJonesSiteManager MrSteveMichelCleaner MrsJanNairnStaffAbsencesStaffareoccasionallyabsentthroughillnessorattendingprofessionaldevelopmentcourses.Theschool’sfirstpriorityistoensureconsistencyforthechildren;wherepossibletheschoolwillcoveranabsencewithasupplyteacherorbyusingourownstaff.Whereasupplyteacherisunavailabletheschoolwill‘split’theclasstotheotheryeargroupswithpreparedworkforthedayorpartoftheday.Receptionclassesarenever split andalternative coverarrangementsarealwaysmade forthisyeargroup.Where there is a significant absence the school will write and inform the parents of thechildren in that class explaining what the cover arrangements will be and how long theabsenceisanticipatedfor.

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PartnershipwithParentsYourchild’swell-beingandtheirgoodprogressdependonaneffectivepartnershipbetweentheschoolandparents.CommunicationWeaimtobeapproachableandavailableandwehope thatyouwill cometouswithanyconcerns. Please remember thatwearehere todiscussanyproblemsorquestionsaboutyourchild’swell-beingorlearning.Minorproblemsandworriescanoftenbeeasilyresolvedifwetacklethemearly.The beginning and end of the school say can be particularly busy for teachers who areresponsible for receivinganddismissingpupils, so ifwearenotavailable,pleasemakeanarrangementtospeaktousanothertime.Youcantelephonetheofficetodothis,orsendanemail. Anappointmentwillbenecessary forameeting likely to last longer thana fewminutes.Telephone01534481690oremailadmin@stmary.sch.jeIfthereisaproblemwewilltrytoworkwithyoutodevelopsolutionswithyou,butitwouldhelp if you could approach concerns calmly, although we do understand how worryingchildren’sproblemscanbe.We work together as a staff and there is a great deal of communication between us toensure the best for every child. If a child needs support, we discuss the situationprofessionally and try to develop a common approach throughout the school. Wemeetweekly as a whole staff to ensure consistency of approach and to ensure effectivecommunication.TheschoolpublishesaNewslettertwiceeveryhalfterm.Policiesandotherdocumentsareuploadedtothewebsiteastheyarecompletedorupdated.ParentsandschoolParentsarewelcomeinschool,andcanhelpinmanyways.Thiscanrangefromoccasionalhelp, such as accompanying a class on a trip, to more regular support, such as taking aweekly reading group. It is good for the children to see parents, or other relatives andteachersworkingtogether,asitshowsthemadultsworkingtogetherintheirbestinterests.If youwould be interested inworking in school, andmaybe could offer some support inreadingorartsandcrafts,orsports,pleaseletusknow.ParentsonschooltripsOur children often go on visits linked to their learning, andwe often need volunteers toaccompany them. This help need not be limited to your own child’s class. We aresometimes shortofhelpers for theolder classes, asmanyparents return toworkas theirchild becomes more independent, and so would appreciate any offers from parentspreparedtoaccompanyanyclassonatrip,regardlessofwhetherornottheirchildisinthatclass.PSA(Parent/StaffAssociation)TheParentStaffAssociationisavitalpartofschoollife,andprovidesvaluablesupport,bothbyfundraisingtoprovideadditionalresourcesandputtingonactivitiesthatenrichthelifeofthe school. The PSA is elected annually, and comprises a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,

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Secretary,Treasurerandatleastsixordinarymembers.IfyouwouldliketobeapartofthePSApleasewatchout foropportunitiestobe involvedadvertised intheSchoolNewsletterandPSANewsletter.ReportingtoparentsItisessentialthatyoureceiveregularandaccurateinformationaboutyourchild’sprogresssociallyandacademically.Wehavethefollowingproceduresinplaceandthesearealwaysunderreview.At thebeginningof theyearweholdourcurriculumevening, to introduce theyeargroupanditsexpectations,andtogiveyouanopportunitytomeettheteacher.Parents are asked to Parents Evening appointments with class teachers twice during theschoolyear,sothattheycantalkabouttheirchild’slearningandprogress,anddiscussanyproblemsorworries. ThefirstmeetingtakesplaceinOctober,whentheclassteacherwilldiscuss‘settlingin’andhowparentscansupporttheirchild’slearningathome.ThesecondmeetingisinFebruary,andisanopportunitytodiscussprogress.ChildreninYears4-6areexpectedtoattendtheFebruarymeeting,sothattheyareapartofdiscussionabouthowtomovetheirlearningforward.YearR-Y2shouldnotattend,butYear3childrenarewelcomeifyouthinkitappropriate.Ifyouneedtobringyourchildalongtotheevening,theyshouldhaveabookorelectronicgameandbeabletositquietlywhilewaiting.AnnualreportsAwrittenreportissenthometoparentsofallchildrenbeforetheendoftheSummerterm.Thereportcontainsbrief,summativestatementsaboutthechild’sattainmentinEnglishandMaths,their learningskill,andamorepersonalgeneralcommentbytheclassteacherandtheheadteacher.OnreadingthereportparentsareaskedtomakeanappointmentwiththeclassteacherorHeadteacheriftheyhaveanyconcernsorrequireanyclarification.Pleaserememberthatanyproblemsorqueriescanbediscussedwiththeschoolstaffatanytime. Minorproblemsorworriesareofteneasilyresolved if tackledearlysoplease letusknowifyourchildisunhappyoranxiousaboutanyaspectofschoollife.Inthefirstinstance,parents should share concerns with the class teacher. If they are not satisfied with theresponse, or require further clarification, parents should contact the Key StageManager.Followingthis,theconcernshouldbereferredtotheHeadteacher.Weaskparentsto:

• Ensurethattheirchildhasthebestattendanceandpunctualityrecordpossible;• Ensure that their child is equipped for school with the correct uniform and

equipmentasrequested;• Dotheirbesttokeeptheirchildhealthyandfittoattendschool;• Inform the school if there arematters outside of school that are likely to affect a

child’sperformanceorbehaviouratschool;• Encourageapositiveandindependentattitudetohomework;• Buyintoourethosofmutualrespect;• Promoteapositiveattitudetowardsschoolandlearningingeneral.

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OtherEventsEachYearweholda ‘CelebrationAfternoon’whereyoucancomeand lookatyourchild’swork,andfindoutwhatotherclasseshavebeendoingthroughouttheyear.Thisisalovelyopportunityforparents,grandparentsandfriendsofthefamilytocomeandcelebratewhatyourchildhasdoneduringtheyear.Eachclasshasanopportunitytoperformeachyear,ingeneral,ReceptionperformaNativityplayatChristmas,andYear4taketheleadinourCarolService,andtheotherclassesleadclass assemblies. Parents are always welcome to attend. These are great ways for thechildrentosharetheirlearningwithyou,andithelpsthemtodeveloptheirpublicspeakingandconfidence.Weoperateanopendoorpolicy,soifyouwouldliketocomeinandseehowweteachanaspectofthecurriculum,pleasecontactusandarrangeatime.Letterscontainingkeyinformation,requestsanddatesareregularlysentoutbytheschool.WeuseParentmailformostletters,butifyouhavenoaccesstoemail,wecansendhomehardcopies.Ifaletterhasareplyslip,wesenditouthardcopy,soit’sworthcheckingyourchild’sbook-bageveryday.ParentForumParentsareinvitedtocomeandjoinourParentForum,whichwillmeetintheLibraryfrom2:00 on the last Friday of every half term. At Parent Forumwe discuss and respond toparents’thoughtsandfeedback,andprovideinformationonanyup-datesinschool.Parentsarewelcometoattend.Weencourageanyparentwithfeedbackforustocomeandletusknow–wecan’tsolveaproblemifwearenotawareofit.InordertoencouragepeopletocometoParentForumweprovideteaandcake!ChangeofaddressorcircumstancesIt is the parents’ responsibility to let us know immediately of a change of address ortelephonenumber.Amobiletelephonenumberisalsoveryusefulfordirectandemergencycontact. It isalso important forus tobeawareas soonaspossibleofany informationorsituationthatmayaffectyourchildatschool.SpecialarrangementsforcollectingchildrenPleasenotifyyourchild’sclassteacherorthemainoffice ifsomeonedifferent iscollectingyourchildfromschoolorthemodeofcollectionchanges.WorriesandconcernsIt is vitally important that you let us know immediately if your child has any worries orconcerns however trivial theymay seem to you. Littleworries very quickly assume hugeproportionsinachild’smindiftheyareleftunresolved.

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Likewise,ifcircumstanceswithinthefamilyaredifficultorstressfulforwhateverreason,doletusknowinthestrictestconfidence.Inthiswaywecankeepaclosereyeonandprovideextrasupportforanychildwhoisgoingthroughadifficulttime.Equally ifweareconcernedforanyreasonwewillcontactyou immediatelytodiscussthematter.ReportingillnessIfyourchild isunwellandunabletoattendschool,pleasecalltheschoolofficeon481690before 9.15ameachmorning and leave amessage on the absence voicemail stating theirname,classandnatureofillness.LeaveofabsenceTheEducationDepartmenthasclearguidelinesaboutleaveofabsenceforholidaysorotherreasons. Whenever possible holidays should be taken during the official school holidayperiods.If you wish to take your child out of school during term time you must write to theHeadteacherprior to any booking beingmade. The letter should include the dates andreasonsfortherequestforabsence/holiday.Theschoolwillwritebackinformingyouwhetherpermissionforabsencehasbeengrantedornot.Thecriteriaforgrantingpermissiontowithdrawyourchildduringtermtimeisasfollows:-

• Theschoolwillgiveconsiderationbasedon theamountof timerequestedand theamount of time the child/children have already been absent for holiday purposesduringschooltime.ThisisinaccordancewiththeEducationDepartment’spolicy.

• The school will consider the potential impact on the child’s progress anddevelopmentinrelationtotheabsence.

• Acknowledgementwill be given to the specific reasons for the request e.g. visitingfamilyduetoabereavementorillness.

IfyourrequestisformorethantenschooldaystheHeadteacherisonlypermittedtograntthisonceduringachild’sprimaryschoollife.Werealisethatforsomefamiliestakingholidaysduringtheofficialschoolholidaytimemaybedifficult,butwedostress that it isveryunsettling for thechild tobe takenaway fromschoolwhilstitisinsession.Suchabsencesalsotendtodisruptthecontinuityofprogressofyourchild.Weaskyoutotryandenjoyyourholidaysatthecorrecttime.LostpropertyChildren are encouraged at all times to take responsibility for their belongings. This canprovedifficultforthemiftheirclothesarenotnamed...oneschooljumperlooksverymuchlikeanother.Allclothes–uniform,PEkit,coats,shoes,bagsandlunchboxes,drinkbottles,etc.must be clearly named. Any ‘found’ named itemswill be returned to your child andunnamed itemswillbeplaced in the lostpropertybox. Thisbox isemptiedat theendofeachhalfterm.

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SafeguardingOurfirstresponsibilityatschoolisthesafetyofthechildren.Wehaveavarietyofsystems,policiesandprocedures,inconjunctionwiththeEducationDepartment,thathelpsustodothis.Signin/signoutAll visitors to the school are required to sign in and signout at the schooloffice, andaregivenavisitorbadgetoidentifythemasanauthorisedvisitor.Thisincludesparentsvisitingtheschool.If your child arrives at school after registration, perhaps due to a medical appointment,pleaseusthe‘Children’sSigningInandOutLogBook’tosignthemin.Ifyouneedtocollectyourchildrenduringschoolhourspleaseensureyourchild issignedout inthesamebook.Werelyonthisbookintheeventofafirealarm.PhysicalsafetyWeensurethebuildingisassafeaspossibleandencouragethechildrentoensuretheykeeptheirbelongingstidysothatcorridorsandclassroomsaresafetomovearoundin.ThestafffollowpreciseproceduresforHealthandSafetyforallaspectsoftheirwork.All visitorsmust use the front door when visiting during school hours. The door is keptlockedandaccesscanbegainedbyringingthedoorbelltoalerttheschoolsecretary.Wehaveregularfiredrillsandclearprocedurestoensureallchildrenandstaffknowwhattodointheeventofafirealarm.DigitalsafeguardingWetakethisextremelyseriously.ChildrenfromReceptiontoYear6haveaprogrammeoflessonstodeveloptheirunderstandingofhowtoprotectthemselveswhenusingcomputersandotherdevicesthataccesstheinternet.Increasinglychildrenusemobilephones,gamingdevicesandmusicplayers toaccess the internet tooathomeandunfortunately thereareregularlynewthreatsthatweneedtoprotectchildrenfrom.Weregularlyoffersessionsforparentstokeepthemuptodateofthemostrecentthreatstotheirchildren’ssafetyintheonlineworld. At least twomembers of staff are Child Exploitation andOnline ProtectionAmbassadors. Formore information, visit the www.thinkuknow.co.uk website which hasinformationforchildrenandparents.EncouragingPositiveBehaviourTheestablishmentofasoundlearningenvironmentatschoolandclassroomlevel iskeytoeffective learning and teaching. Effective learning and teaching is dependent on positiverelationshipsestablishedat school and classroom level through interactionsbetween staffand pupils and between pupils themselves. The development of a positive ethos withinschoolsisthefoundationforbetterlearning.

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Theaimsofourpositivebehaviourpolicyare:• Tocreateanatmosphereofmutualrespect,trustandcorporateresponsibility• To promote a positive school ethos through positive behaviour strategies and

celebrationsofsuccess• To raise standards of attainment and achievement, behaviour and attendance for all

pupils• Togetpupils tomanage theirownbehavioureffectivelywhile respecting the rightsof

others• Toprovideinformationandguidancetostaffwhenanydisciplineproblemsariseinthe

school,andensureaconsistentandproportionalresponse.• Toinformparentsandpupilsofsanctionsthatwillbetakenfornegativebehaviour• TodevelopsocialandcitizenshipskillsthroughavarietyofschoolcontextsAtStMary’s,allstaffandchildrenrecognisethatwehavetheRIGHTtolearninanorderlycommunityinwhicheffectivelearningcantakeplace;withourrightscomeRESPONSIBILITYforactionswetakeand theenvironment inwhichwework; that there ismutualRESPECTamongstallmembers.Thereforewewill:

• Buildgoodrelationshipsamongstteachers,pupilsandparents;• Havehighexpectationsofallourpupils;• Offer a broad and balanced curriculum with activities appropriate to the age and

abilitiesofthepupils;• Createanenvironmentwhichsupportsandstimulateslearning;• Differentiatethelearningforpupilsofdifferentabilities;• Offerpupilsfrequentopportunitiestoinfluenceandtakecontroloftheirlearningby

contributingideasandworkingcollaboratively;• Encourage pupils to be actively involved in their learning and in the wider

opportunitiesthattheschooloffers;• Begoodrolemodelsofadultbehaviourwithexcellentcooperationandsupportfor

eachother;• AdheretotheSchoolCharterwhichwasagreedbystaffandpupils;• Commit to a restorative approach focused on understanding the reasons for

behaviourandhowtochangethosebehavioursinthefuture.• Emphasisespecificpraiseandrewardfordesiredbehaviours;• Beconsistentwithplannedconsequencesinlinewiththebehaviourpolicy

CodeofConductAtthebeginningofeachnewacademicyear,thepupilsandstaffagreetheexpectationsofbehavioursinaclasscharter.Behaviourexpectationsareestablishedthroughthestaffandpupilsworkingtogether,sothatthepupilshaveownershipofthem.

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InvolvementofStaffinCelebratingGoodBehaviourWhenchildrendemonstratethatreflectthecorevaluesofcaring,capableandresponsible,theymaybeselectedfor:

• AvisittotheHeadteacherorothermembersofstaffforabead;• HavingtheirworkDisplayedandshowingtheirworkinAssembliesonaFriday;• Excellenteffortaward;• Headteacher’snotehometoparents.

Inaddition,wheneachclassworksontheirclasscharter,theydecideonarewardsystem.If consequences are needed to ensure high standards of behaviour are achieved by allchildren,thenthefollowingstagesareusedconsistentlythroughtheschool:DealingwithBehaviourIssuesintheClassroom

• Stage1–apositiveverbalreminderofexpectedbehaviour;• Stage2–pupil’s initialswrittenon thewhiteboard–discreetly in thebottomright

handcorner,orchild’snamemovedtothecloudinReception.• Stage3–adotnexttothepupil’sinitials,andareflectivediscussionisheldwiththe

classteacherabouttheirbehaviourattheendofthelessonorthefollowingday.• Stage4–Seconddotnexttothepupil’sinitials.Timeisdeductedfromplaytime(up

to10minutes)forthepupiltoreflectontheirbehaviour.K.S.2childrenwillproduceawrittenresponse.

• IfachildhasreachedStage2,3or4thenthechildhasadiscussionwiththeirteacherabout:1)howthebehaviourdidnotreflectschoolvaluesand2)howcanwefixit?

• Stage5–theclassteacherwillasktheparent/carerstocomeintoschooltodiscussstrategies to support theschool inmanagingbehaviourof thechild. TheKeyStageCoordinatorwill jointhismeetingandthepupil’sbehaviourwillbemonitoredfor6weeks.

• Stage6–ifbehaviourdoesnotimproveameetingisheldbetweentheHeadteacher,SENCoandparent,andabehaviourplanisdrawnup.ItmaybeappropriatetorefertoSEMHTatthisstage,toseeksupportinmeetingthepupil’sneeds

PlaygroundBehaviour/PlaygroundMatters

• Ifachildbehavesinappropriatelyatlunchtimeorplaytimes,theyaregiventime-outfromtheactivity.Thismayconsistofsittingonaplaygroundbenchoraccompanyingthememberofstaffaround.

• Childrenwhorepeatedlyareunabletoplayappropriately,aresentintotalkwiththeELSAoraseniormemberofstaff.

• Ifallapproachesareunsuccessful,theschoolwilldiscussfurtheractionswithparentsandthechild.Thismayincludetherestrictionoftimespentoutdoors,theareastheyplayinorensuringthattheyremainwithanadultatalltimes.Itmaybethatapupilissenthomeatlunchtimes.Ouraimwillalwaysbetoensureasafeandsatisfactoryoutcomeforallconcerned.

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SeriousIncidentsofBehaviour• Any incidents of a serious nature (either in the classroom, at break time or at

lunchtimes) are taken directly to the KSmanagers, ormembers of the LeadershipTeamif theyareunavailable. Inthesecases,achildmoves immediatelytostage4and the child’s parent/guardian/carer should be informed at the discretion of theseniorteam.

Seriousincidentsofbehaviourinclude:

• Physicalviolence• Racialcomments• Swearing/foullanguage• Bullying/persistentnamecalling.

Seriousincidentsofbehaviourinandaroundschoolareveryrare.However,theseincidentsmaywarranttheirremovalfromtheclassroomandresultinexclusion.DealingwithChildrenwithSpecificBehaviouralDifficultiesVeryoccasionally,achildrequiresspecificsupporttohelpthemovercomethebehaviouralproblemstheyexhibit. Specificprogrammeswillneedtobeput intoplace inconsultationwiththeparents/carers,SENCo,andspecialistagencies.Considerationwillalsobegiventotheirsupportwithintheclassroom.Counter-BullyingWetakebullyingveryseriouslyandweareproactiveaboutteachingthechildrenabouttheimpactofbullyingthroughourPSHElessons.WeuseSchoolCounciltokeepourCounterBullyingPolicyuptodateandthisisavailableonourwebsite.TheSchoolCouncilalsotalkaboutbullyinginassemblies.WehaveasystemofPlaytimePals,whoaremadeupofYear6pupilswhoaretrainedbytheirteachertosupportpositiveresolutionstoconflictsatplaytimes.Wetrytobeproactiveandbuilduppositiverelationshipssothatchildrencantellusfreelyabouttheirconcerns.However,ifyouspotapatternofbehaviourathome,orifyourchilddisclosesinformationaboutbullying,pleasecomeandtalktousassoonaspossible.

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SchoolUniform

GirlsWinterUniform:(MaybewornfromAutumntermtoendofSpringterm)Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers, white shirt with schooltie, royal blue V-neck cardigan or jumper. Year Receptionchildren towearwhite polo shirt not button up shirt and tie.Socks are to be knee-length grey, or white, tights should begreyorroyalblue,blackshoes.SummerUniform:(MaybewornfromSummertermuptoOctoberhalfterm)Royalblueandwhitecheckdress.Blackshoeswithwhiteankleorkneesocks.

Boys(MaybewornfromAutumntermtoendofSpringterm)Grey trousers, white shirt with school tie, royal blue V-neckjumper.YearReceptionchildrentowearwhitepoloshirtnotbuttonupshirtandtie.Socksaretobegreyorblack,blackshoes.SummerUniform: (May be worn from Summer term up to October halfterm)Greyshortsandwhitepoloshirt,greyanklesocks,blackshoes.

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PEKit

Children fromYears1-6are to come to schoolwearing theirPEkitwith tracksuitover the topon thedays theirclasshasPE.ReceptionchildrencometoschoolinuniformandchangeintoPEkitatschool.Plain white T-shirt, plain royal blue shorts, black slip-onplimsolls (KS1) for indoors and trainers (Velcro for youngerchildren) for outdoor sport, navy and royal blue schooltracksuit.

FootwearShould be black leatherwith a lowheel and closed-in toe. Please note,wedonot allowchildrentoweartrainerswithschooluniform,onlywithPEkitsandtracksuits.Sliponballetstyleshoesarenotsuitable.Velcro,notlaceupshoestobeworninKS1.WheretopurchaseuniformAllitemsofuniformareavailableatJSSK,LesQuennevaisPrecinct.SecondhanduniformsalerailWehaveasecondhanduniformsalerailwhichcanbefoundinthemainfoyerat2.45pmonaFriday.JewelleryOnthegroundsofHealthandSafety,jewelleryshouldnotbeworninschool.Thisincludescharitybangles.Childrenwithpiercedearsmaywearplainstuds.Wewillnotacceptliabilityforanyinjuriesassociatedwithearrings.Pleaselimitearringstonotmorethanoneineachearlobe. Childrenmaywearmedic-alert bracelets if applicable, andwatches from Year 2upwards.HairLonghairmustbetiedback.Forsafetyreasonswealsoaskthatchildrendonotwearbeadsintheirhairandthathairaccessoriesareinschoolornaturalhaircolours.TattoosandnailvarnishTemporary decorations such as transfers, tattoos and nail varnish should not be worn inschool.ArtandcraftapronsChildren need to wear an overall or apron during art, craft and technology activities.Purposemade items are available or a large old shirtwith the sleeves shortenedmay beworn.Apronsshouldbekeptinschoolduringtermtime.

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MobilephonesMobilephonesarenotallowedinschool.Ifyouwishyourchildtohaveamobilephonewiththemforaparticularday,pleasearrangetohandthephonetothemainofficeatthestartofthedayandforyourchildtocollectitattheendoftheschoolday.PreciousitemsChildrenmustnotbringprecious (sentimentalorvaluable) items intoschool. These itemsinclude toys, jewellery, electronic games, etc. The exception to this is when it has beenarrangedthatsuchitemscanbebroughtinforspecialassembliesorlessons.Inthiscasetheitemscanbekeptsafely.Atnoothertimewilltheschoolbeheldresponsibleforpreciousitems.

LunchtimesandsnackTheschool remainsopenduring the lunchtimeand themiddaybreak lasts for1hour. 30minutesofthistimeisspenteatinglunchandtheremainderoftimeisspentplayingoutside.Allchildreneatinthehallunderthesupervisionofourteamoflunchtimesupervisors.Weare a Healthy Eating School. To help us have happy lunchtimes please consider thefollowing:JWeadvisethatyouprovideyourchildwitharigidlunchbox,manyexamplesofwhichareavailableintheshops.Werecommendanice-packisadded,particularlyifyourchildenjoyshamsandwichesbecausetheclassroomcangetwarmduringthemorning.JOnlyprovideenoughfoodforyourchildtoeatduringthetimeavailable.Weencouragethechildrentoeatasmuchaswefeeltheycanmanageandtheytakehometheremainderstogiveyouaguideastohowmuchtheyareeating.JIfyouprovideayoghurtorsimilar,pleasealsoprovideaspoon.JChildrenarenotpermittedtoeatchocolate,sweetsorfizzydrinksatlunchorbreaktime.Noglasscontainersorbottlesplease.JAswehaveseveralchildren inschoolwithseverenutallergies,weask thatyoudonotprovideyourchildwithpeanutbutterorothernutcontainingsnacks.JWehavepositiverulesandexpectationsforthechildrenwhentheyareeatingatthetableandplayingwithotherchildren.LunchtimebehaviourWe continue to have high expectations of the children during lunchtime. Our behaviourpolicy applies throughout lunchtime and is enforced when necessary by the lunchtimesupervisors. Shouldachild fail torespondtothisduring lunchtimeandweareconcernedabout their safety or the safety of others, then wemay have to ask you to make otherarrangementsasweareundernoobligationtokeepchildrenatschoolduringlunchtimes.PlaytimesnacksPlease ensure that you provide your child with a healthy snack of dried or fresh fruit orvegetablestohaveatplaytime.Nuts,chocolate,sweetsincludingfruitwinders,etcshouldnotbeprovided.

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WaterWeaskthatyouprovideyourchildwithanamedbottleofwaterfordrinkingthroughouttheday,inadditiontotheirdrinkatlunchtime.Thereisgrowingevidenceaboutthebenefitstohealth and concentration of drinking sufficient water. Bottles are kept handy in theclassroomsandchildrenareallowedtodrinkatanytimeduringthedayandareremindedtodoso.

HealthandMedicalDuring their first year in school all children have their height, weight, vision and hearingcheckedbytheSchoolNurseService.Fullnotificationofthisisgiventoparentsandwrittenconsentisalwaysrequiredbeforethistakesplace.TheDentalServicealsovisitstheschoolbutparentsarealsoencouragedtophonetheSchoolDentalClinicattheGeneralHospitaltoarrangemoreregularcheck-upsfortheirchildren.MedicinesinschoolThe schoolwill notundertake to storeor administermedication to childrenduring schoolhours. It is usually possible to arrange antibiotics or Calpol around the school day, but ifmedicationistobegivenatlunchtime,weaskthatyoucomeinandadministerthedose.InhalersTheoneexceptiontotheabovepolicyisthatofinhalers.Childrenwhorequireaninhalerforasthma and allergic conditions should keep them in class with them. This encouragesindependenceand responsibility foruse. Parents should inform the child’s teacherof theneedforaninhaler.Theteacherandchildwilldecidetogetherthebestplacefortheinhalertobekeptintheclassroomduringtheday.Itistheparents’responsibilitytoensurethatallinhalersarewithindate.Anoff-sitevisitmayberefusedifachilddoesnothaveaninhalerinschool.InfectiousdiseasesItisveryimportantthatchildrenwhohaveinfectiousdiseases,suchasgastro-enteritis,stayathomeuntil thecondition iscompletelyclear. DepartmentofHealthadvicestatesquiteclearly thatchildrenwhosuffer fromdiarrhoeaorvomitingshould remainathome for48hoursafterthelastbout.Thisistominimizetheriskofinfectiontootherchildren.Ifyour

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childissufferingfromanyofthecommonchildhoodillnessessuchasChickenPoxorGermanMeaslespleaseletusknowsothatotherparentscanbeinformedthatthereisacasewithintheschool.HeadliceUnfortunately,itisafactoflifethatchildreninoursocietyoftenbecomeinfectedwithheadlice.Forthisreasonweinsistthatchildrenwithshoulderlengthhairorlongerwearittiedback.Thecontrolanddetectionofheadliceisnottheschool’sresponsibilitybutparentsarecontacted if it isnoticedthattheirchildhashead lice. It is importantthatyoucheckyourchild’sheadandcombitthroughwithafinetoothcombregularlyathome.Leaflets,aCDrom and guidance on the prevention and treatment of head lice are available from theSchoolNurseatLeBasCentre.SunsafetyFor sun safety, please send your child to schoolwith a sunhat and applied sun creamonappropriate days. We have a rigorously enforced ‘NO HAT, NO PLAY!’ policy during thewarmest weather. Only a full sun hat is acceptable, no visor only hats please, and alegionnaire’shat(acapwithaflapattheback)isthemosteffectiveofall.IllnessatschoolIf your child is ill at school, we will keep him or her under careful observation and ifnecessarywewillcontactyou.Itisthereforeessentialthatwehaveup-to-dateinformationastowhereyoucanbecontacted. Ifthechildneedstogotohospitalwewillcontactyouimmediatelybutwemayfeel itnecessarytogetthechildtohospital inanambulanceandmeetyouthere. Nohospitaltreatmentcanbegivenwithouttheparentbeingpresent,sopleasemakesurewehaveyourcontactnumbers.FirstaidWehaveseveralfullyqualifiedFirstAidersonthestaff.ShouldyourchildbeinjuredwhilstinschoolaFirstAiderwillexaminehim/heranddecidewhethermedicalinterventionisrequired.Ifthisisthecaseyouwouldbecontactedimmediately.Anyparentwhosechildreceivesabumptotheheadduringschoolhoursisautomaticallyinformedbytelephoneandthechildissenthomewitha‘bumpedhead’wristband.Shouldyourchildshowsignsofconcussionyouwillbeaskedtocollectyourchildsothattheycanbecheckedout.Inorderto fullysupportyourchild,please letusknow ifheorshehasanymedicalneedswhether temporary or long term. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have anyconcernsorqueriesaboutmedicalmatters.OngoingmedicalconditionsIfyourchildhasanon-goingmedicalconditionthatwillimpactontheirschoollife,wewillworkwithyoutoensurethatweareabletomeettheirneeds.Pleasecomeandtalktous,andwewilldevelopamedicalneedsplantogether.

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Teaching and Learning

at St Mary’s School

We aim to educate the whole child, so that they can be caring, capable and responsible members of the community. We expect that children will make expected progress, and we design our learning to give children the opportunities to develop skills that they can apply independently and in new contexts. This what we mean when we use the term ‘Mastery’.

ü High expectations for everyone

ü Good progress for everyone ü Equal opportunities ü Every child valued as an

individual ü Challenging learning ü A supportive environment ü Development of positive

attitudes and skills ü Successful learners

Our Core Pedagogy: we educate the whole child

The development of well-being alongside learning skills so that learners make progress and are successful

A rich engaging, varied and interconnected curriculum

High expectations - support and challenge for every learner

Lessons that are focused and clear, and provide opportunities for practise and application

Promote resilience, curiosity, and critical thinking

Adapt style of teaching to the purpose of the lesson

This core pedagogy applies to all children and staff in all lessons.

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LearnersandtheirLearningWe believe in the principles of lifelong learning and that our prime responsibility is todevelopeveryindividual’slearningpotentialbyequippingthemwiththeskillsandstrategiestobecomeindependentandenthusiasticlearnerspreparedfortheever-changingdemandsandchallengesof21stCenturylife.Weaimtodevelopourpupils’learningskillsasdetailedbelow.Webelievethateffective,purposefullearningwilltakeplacewhenchildrenare:Ready,willingandabletolockintolearningbybeing

• Enthusiastic;• Motivated;• Willingtotakerisks;• Focused;• Inquisitive;• Emotionallyandphysicallysafe;• Awareofwhattheyarelearningandwhy.

Ready,willingandabletolearnindifferentwaysbybeing

• Imaginative;• Creative;• Questioning;• Responsive;• Awareofhow/wheretogethelp;• Abletolistenandinternaliseinstructions;• Abletocommunicate.

Ready,willingandabletobecomeresponsiblefortheirlearningbybeing

• Organised;• Abletoplan,monitorandadaptorrevise;• Self-motivated;• Reflective;• Adaptable;• Persistent;• Abletoselecttheappropriatetools/ICTprogramsforthepurpose;• Abletoexplaintheprocess,taskandoutcomes;• Abletoselectappropriateresources;• Abletoapplylearningtodifferentcontexts;• Abletoproblemsolve;• Awareoftheirownstrengthsandweaknessesasalearner.

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Ready,willingandabletolearnaloneandwithothersbybeing• Independent;• Interdependent;• Collaborative;• Abletolearnfromothers;• Abletoempathise;• Awarethattheyarealsoteachers;• Awarethatteachersandotheradultsarealsolearners.

TeachersTeachingAs teachers and teaching assistants we see ourselves as facilitators of learning. Whenteachingandplanningourteachingwefocusontheneedsoflearnersandourknowledgeofthechildren’scurrentlevelofskillsandattainment.Weunderstandthatafundamentalpre-requisite to learning is high self-esteem and emotional well-being and that emotionalintelligenceisanessentialcharacteristicofaneffectiveteacherorteachingassistantandofaneffectiveschool.Webelievethateffectiveteachingwilltakeplacewhen:

• All staffuseavarietyof teachingmethods, strategiesandstyles tosuit thesubjectcontentandwholeclass/group/pairsorindividualneeds;

• Allstaffhaveclearteachingaimsandlearningobjectiveslinkedtoanunderstandingofhowchildrenlearnandpreferredlearningstyles;

• All staff valueandplan for structuredplayand concreteexperienceas vehicles forteachingandlearning;

• All staff plan to use the outdoor andwider environment to enhance teaching andlearningexperiences;

• Teachersdifferentiatelearningtaskstothechildren’sneedsandprovideappropriatechallenges;

• Successcriteriaareclearlyunderstoodandreferredtointheclassroomandstaffgiveclearexplanationssothatchildrenunderstandwhatisexpectedofthemandwhy;

• All staff value the children’s contributions and give appropriate and meaningfulpraiseandencouragement;

• Allstaffprovidepositiveandconstructivefeedbacktothechildrenandeachother;• All staff have high expectations with regard to attitude, effort, presentation,

behaviourandlevelsofattainment;

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• Planning identifies a clear route through the learning journey and reflects therequirements of the JerseyCurriculumbut allows for flexibility and creativity in itsapplication;

• Assessment is seen as both a formative and summative tool in developing andbenchmarkingchildren’slevelofskillsandattainmentandinmovingthelearningon;

• Teacherskeeprecordsto informplanningandreportingtoparentsandtobuildupworkingprofilesofeachchild’slearningdevelopmentandattainment;

• Teachersvaluetheskillsofteachingassistantsandtogethertheyformcollaborativeworkingpartnerships;

• Allstaffvaluethecontributionandfeelingsofparentsandguardiansandseethemaspartnersintheirchildren’slearning;

• Allstaffprovideopportunitiesforreflection,evaluationandself-expression;• All staff are reflective practitionerswhose professional judgements are valued and

whoareencouragedtochallengeandbecreativeintheirthinkingandpractice;• All our staff reflect on their strengths and weaknesses and take responsibility for

theirContinuingProfessionalDevelopment.TheHeadteachertakesresponsibilityforPerformanceReview.

TheCurriculumTheFoundationStage(Reception)includesthefollowingareasoflearning:communication,language and literacy, mathematical development, knowledge and understanding of theworld, creative development, physical development and personal, social and emotionaldevelopment. Structuredplayasamediumfor learning isan importantpartof theyoungchild’slearningexperienceanddevelopment.Outdoorlearningisalsoakeycomponentofourprovision.Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) builds on the structured play of the Foundation Stage andintroducesmoreformallearningalongsidecrosscurricularopportunities.KeyStage2(comprisingYears3,4,5and6)continuestodevelopknowledgeandskillsinarangeofsubjectareas,withcontinuedcrosscurricularlinks.Curriculumareasare:English Mathematics ScienceICT History GeographyReligiousEducation Art Design&TechnologyMusic PhysicalEducation French(Years5&6)Personal,Social&HealthEducationIf you require any further information about curriculumpolicy and content please do nothesitatetocontacttheschool.

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PEPE lessons are timetabled on twodays perweek. With the exception of Reception class,children are expected to come to school in their tracksuits on PE days so that they don’thavetospendvaluabletimechanging.MusicalinstrumentsIn addition to the normalmusic curriculum, peripateticmusic staff from the JerseyMusicService come into school to offer instrumental lessons. If children wish to learn to playstring, reed or brass instruments, please contact the Jersey Music Service for moreinformation.Email:JMS@music.sch.jeOutofschoolactivitiesA variety of extra-curricular school activities are offered throughout the school year fordifferentagegroups.Theserangefromfootball,netball,runningclub,danceandCapoeirato FirstAidandSigningChoir. Theseactivities canonly run thanks to thegoodwill of thestaffinvolved.Thetimetableisonourwebsite.SchoolvisitsandresidentialtripsLearningisnotjustsomethingthathappensinschool,andhereatStMary’swearekeentotakeadvantageofourwonderfulIslandtoenrichlearningexperiences.Schoolvisitswithinthe Islandareplanned into thecurriculumtostimulateour learning inhistory,geography,science and art. Parental permission is always requested before taking children on suchvisits, such requests aremade in writing giving full details of the trip and the objectivesbehindit. Ifyourchildhasnotreturnedthepermissionslip,theywillnotbeabletogoonthetrip.Fullriskassessmentsaremadebeforeanytrip.DuringtheschoolyearresidentialvisitsarearrangedforYears4,5and6duringtheSummerterm:

• Year4spendsanightattheScoutCentreinStOuen;• Year5spends2nightsatStAubin’sFort;• Year6spends4nightsattheoutdooractivitybaseatLacdeGuerlédaninBrittany.

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HomeLearningAtStMary’sSchoolwedefine ‘home learning’asanyactivity thatpupilsundertakeoutofschoollessontime,eitherontheirown,orwiththesupportoffamilymembers.Weknowthatparental involvementintheirchild’s learninghelpschildrentomakeprogress,andweseehomelearningasanimportantwaytodevelopourpartnershipwithparents.Whysethomelearning?

• Itcaninformparentsaboutworkgoingoninclass;• Itcanstimulateenthusiasmforlearning;• It takes advantage of the home environment and resources, and can offer the

opportunityforonetoonetimewithanadult;• It canbeagreat source for gathering topic information to share/bringback to the

wholeclass;• It’s a great opportunity to rehearse key skills such as times tables, doubling facts,

additionsums,spellings,handwritingandotherkeyfacts;• Ithelpstofostergoodhabitsoforganizationandself-disciplineinpreparationforthe

demandsofSecondarySchool.•

HomelearningatourschoolWhilstwesupportalloftheabovekeyprinciples,atStMary’sSchoolhomelearningshouldnot dominate home and school life. We accept that not every activity will capture theimaginationofallchildrenandparents,andthatchildrencanbeinvolvedinawiderangeofextra-curricularactivities,and that life todaycanbebusy. Webelieve thathome learningshould be manageable for all concerned, and that if it becomes a burden or source ofconflictitceasestobeconstructive.Wesuggestamountsoftimethatshouldbespentonatask,buttheseareaguide.Wearerealists,andweknowthatreallifecangetintheway(andsometimesprovidesomebetterlearningexperiences than thehome learningweset). If you,asparents,decide thatyourchild will not complete some of their home learning tasks, please can you write to yourchild’steachertoletthemknow.

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Reception ReadWriteIncReading.

At times complete an activitylinked to the Early Yearscurriculum lasting for about 10minutes.

YearFour

Readfor20minutesdaily.Spellings.1onlineMathsactivity.Learningtimestables.Two20minutetasksperweek.A home learning task thatmaytake2-3weeks.

YearOne

ReadWrite Inc Reading 3 timesperweek.Spellings.1onlineMathsactivity.Acreativeproject thatmay takeupto2weeks.

YearFive

Readfor20minutesdaily.Spellings.1onlineMathsactivity.Learningtimestables.Two or three 20-30 minutetasks.Acreativeprojectthatmaytake2-3weeks.

YearTwo

ReadWrite Inc Reading 3 timesperweek.(Children off RWI – reading 15minuteseverynight)Spellings.1onlineMathsactivity.Acreativeproject thatmay takeupto2weeks.

YearSix

Readfor20minutesdaily.Spellings.1onlineMathsactivity.Learningtimestables.Two or three 20-30 minutetasks.Acreativetaskthatmaytake2-3weeks.

YearThree

Readfor15minutesdaily.Spellings.1onlineMathsactivity.Learningtimestables.Two20minutetasksperweek.Acreativeproject thatmay take2-3weeks.

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ProcessingPupilInformationDataProtectionThe school takes great care to look after the data we hold and ensure it is secure. Wecomply with Jersey’s Data Protection Law, and work with the Education Department toensureallofourproceduresandpractisesare‘bestpractise’.Wecirculatetoallparentsa‘Fair Processing Agreement’ to explain to you how we use your child’s data. If this isupdated,wecirculateanewcopyandaskfornewpermissions. Weaskforpermissionforthings like taking photographs of your child, passing information to theHealth and SocialServicesDepartment formedical inspections,and inputtingattainmentdataonourschooltrackingsystem.Youcanchangeyourpermissionsatanytime.Ifyouareunsurewhatyourcurrent‘permissions’are,pleasespeaktotheschoolsecretary.StMary’sSchoolFairProcessingNoticeDATAPROTECTION(JERSEY)LAW2005Schools and the Education Department hold information on pupils in order to run theeducationsystemandindoingsohavetofollowtheDataProtection(Jersey)Law2005.Thismeans, amongst other things that the data held on pupilsmust only be used for specificpurposesallowedbylaw.Wearethereforewritingtotellyouaboutthetypesofdataheld,whythatdataisheld,andtowhomitmaybepassed.The school is a data controller and holds information on pupils in order to support theirteaching and learning, to monitor and report on their progress, to provide appropriatepastoral care, and to assess the school’s performance. This information includes contactdetails,NationalCurriculumassessmentresults,attendanceinformation,specialeducationalneedsandanyrelevantmedicalinformation.From time to time, the school is required to pass on some of this data to the EducationDepartment. When a pupil is transferring, schools and the Department will pass on allinformation relevant to the education and care of that pupil to other schools andinstitutions, in accordance with our public function. Information is also passed to UKexamination and assessment organisations for processing. The resultant information isreturnedtobothschoolsandtheEducationDepartment.TheEducationDepartmentusesinformationaboutpupilstocarryoutspecificfunctionsforwhich it is responsible, to evaluate and develop education policy and to monitor theperformanceoftheeducationserviceasawhole.Informationwillalsobeusedtoassessanyspecialeducationalneedsthepupilmayhave.TheDepartmentalsousestheinformationtoderivestatistics to informdecision-makingon (forexample) the fundingofschools,andtoassesstheperformanceofschoolsandsettargetsforthem.InformationmaybesharedbytheEducationDepartmentorwithSocialServicesorotherrelevantagenciesforthepurposeofsafeguarding.InformationisalsopassedtothePopulationOfficeandtheStatisticsUnitinaccordancewithourpublicfunctionandlegalobligations.Contact details areprovided to theDepartment forHealth and Social Services and FamilyNursing & Home Care in order that parents may be contacted regarding child healthprogrammes,suchasthedentalscreeningschemeandthevaccinationprogramme.

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Pupils,asdatasubjects,havecertainrightsundertheDataProtection(Jersey)Law,includingageneralrightofaccesstopersonalinformationheldonthem,withparentsexercisingthisrighton theirbehalf if theyare tooyoung todoso themselves. If youwish toaccess thepersonaldataheldaboutyourchild,thiscanbedonethroughasubjectaccessrequest.Thisis a formal procedurewhich is started in the first instance by contacting the school. Theschoolisallowedtochargeamaximumof£30forsupplyingtheinformation.Ifyoubelievethe Education Department or the examination or assessment organisations hold personaldatathenthedataprotectionofficerfortheseorganisationsshouldbecontactedtoinitiateasubjectaccessrequestprocess.DetailsmaybeobtainedfromtheEducationDepartment.FormsWhen your child starts at school you will be given a starter pack in which there isinformation for parents and a series of forms you are asked to complete and return toschool.Theseinclude:

• Pupilinformationandemergencycontacts• Dataprotectionpermission• Competitionentrypermission• Medicalcheckandscreeningforms• Acopyofyourchild’sbirthcertificate• Permissionforclassvisits,includingcoachorminibustransportationandauthority

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