Children of the World – A Journey Through Christmas Traditions This year’s Key Stage 1 production, Children of the World, took us on a magical journey to discover how Christmas is celebrated across the globe. Guided by Gabriel and the angels, children from countries as far afield as China, Malawi, Poland, and Australia travelled to the manger to share their unique customs. Each group brought something special—songs, stories, and gifts creating a beautiful celebration of diversity and togetherness. Our Year 2 pupils shone brightly with wonderful singing, heartfelt solo performances, lively dancing, and confident acting. It was a joy to see their hard work come to life on stage. A huge thank you to the entire KS1 team for the incredible effort in preparing the children for this year’s Nativity. The performance was truly outstanding, and we couldn’t be prouder. At South Hill, we value every opportunity for our children to express themselves beyond the classroom. Events like these remind us how important it is to celebrate creativity and give pupils the chance to experience the joy of performing. “Watching the children bring this story to life was magical. They worked so hard and showed such confidence and joy. It is moments like these that make teaching so special.” — Mrs. Albery, KS1 Teacher Thank you to everyone involved, I can imagine a performance like this is not an easy task! All the children were fantastic and what a way to start the Christmas celebrations! Well done everyone! Thank you for the KS1 team's hard work to make this happen. It always makes me so emotional. Izzy singing on her own was so beautiful! Thank you to all the teachers for your hard work. Thank you to everyone for making this happen!! strong commitment and dedication! All the children were fantastic ! Well done 🩷❤️ Such an impressive production -massive well done to Mrs Masters and the team for all their hard work. Key Stage 1 Parent voice

Our Curriculum At South Hill School, our curriculum allows our pupils to flourish through a nurturing environment, which aims to build confident and resilient learners and provide the building blocks of learning in all subjects, in preparation for their next steps across our school and to secondary school. Our Curriculum Intent The intent of our school curriculum is clearly planned and developed using a progressive approach with a build-up of learning, knowledge and skills. This is m apped out from year group to year group, and across key stages, via our ‘subject long term planning documents’ and ‘year group curriculum overviews’, which follow the National Curriculum. These can be found on each of our subject web pages (‘Curriculum’ tab) and on our year group class pages. We have aimed to design an ambitious curriculum which is designed for the pupils at our school and a curriculum that is relevant and meaningful. The core of our curriculum is based on developing pupils' Reading, Writing and Maths skills and providing a rich, diverse learning experience. We focus on a strong 'daily diet' of learning for all pupils. Our Reading curriculum follows the Read Write Inc scheme to teach phonics and reading skills in a consistent manner. Matching phonetical books further support the acquirement of phonics (also known as the ‘3Ps’ at South Hill School). We use the ‘Herts for Learning’ (HFL) documents for our Core Subjects and we have adapted the 'Learning Challenge Curriculum' ('Weave') for our Foundation Subjects. This ensures that all our pupils are taught a broad and balanced curriculum, with the key skills and knowledge to support their future learning to ensure all pupils have the opportunity to reach their potential. Our SEN pupils access learning at an adapted level dependent on individual needs. Some children have a personalised curriculum which is tailored but based around whole class learning wherever possible and also follows their individualised 'Passport to Success'. Accessibility across our school can be seen via our whole school provision maps based on the four broad areas of need and our EAL provision map. Cognition and Learning Needs Physical and Sensory Needs Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs Speech, Language and Communication Needs English as an Additional Language (EAL) Underpinning our intended curriculum and deeply rooted in our ethos is the wellbeing of our pupils. For our pupils to access the curriculum, they must be in a nurturing and supporting environment with a rich cultural capital. Our curriculum celebrates a broad and enriched learning approach. Events such as 'International Day', led by the Geography lead, is a celebration of language, foods, music, different cultures and dances from across the world. Our Science Day, our Wellbeing days and our annual Art Gallery are other examples in which leaders join together to ensure our pupils' learning is extended beyond the classroom and their experiences are widened. Our curriculum design incorporates a therapeutic behaviour approach and this is echoed through our whole school ethos, The South Hill Way which links to British citizenship. Teaching and Learning Wellbeing and Mental Health

Κυβερνήτες στο South Hill Είμαστε πολύ τυχεροί στο South Hill School, που έχουμε ένα υποστηρικτικό και φροντίδα Διοικητικό Σώμα. Ο ρόλος τους στο σχολείο είναι να διασφαλίσουν ότι τα παιδιά θα έχουν την καλύτερη δυνατή εκπαίδευση και ότι τα πρότυπα είναι όσο το δυνατόν υψηλότερα, από: διασφάλιση της σαφήνειας του οράματος, του ήθους και της στρατηγικής κατεύθυνσης κρατώντας τον Διευθυντή για να λογοδοτήσει για την εκπαιδευτική απόδοση του σχολείου και των μαθητών του εποπτεύοντας τις οικονομικές επιδόσεις του σχολείου και διασφαλίζοντας ότι τα χρήματά του δαπανώνται σωστά Το Διοικητικό Σώμα αποτελείται από εκπροσώπους από γονείς, προσωπικό, το County County Hertfordshire και μέλη που επιλέγονται από το Διοικητικό Όργανο που έχουν τις δεξιότητες που απαιτούνται για να συμβάλουν στην αποτελεσματική διακυβέρνηση και την επιτυχία του σχολείου. Το διοικητικό όργανο συνεδριάζει επί του παρόντος τέσσερις φορές το χρόνο (συμπεριλαμβανομένου τουλάχιστον ενός ανά θητεία). Οι κυβερνήτες μας (την 1η Δεκεμβρίου 2020) Κ. Hans Peters Πρόεδρος των Διοικητών Συνεργαζόμενος κυβερνήτης Λήξη της θητείας: 07 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 Μις Joanne Wellbelove Συν-Διευθυντής - Ex-officio μέλος του Διοικητικού Σώματος Δεσποινίς Leah Wren Συν-Διευθυντής; Συμφωνημένος κυβερνήτης Λήξη της θητείας: 06 Φεβρουαρίου 2024 Κα Gail May Συμφωνημένος κυβερνήτης Λήξη της θητείας: 02 Οκτωβρίου 2021 Κυρία Bonnie O'Dell Γονικός κυβερνήτης Εκλέγεται από γονείς Λήξη της θητείας: 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 Κυρία Claire Peters Γονικός κυβερνήτης Διορίζεται από το Διοικητικό Σώμα Λήξη της θητείας: 05 Οκτωβρίου 2024 Κα Katie Stewart Γονικός κυβερνήτης Διορίζεται από το διοικητικό όργανο Λήξη της θητείας: 02 Οκτωβρίου 2021 Κ. Simon Crawshaw Διοικητής Τοπικής Αρχής Διορίζεται από το διοικητικό όργανο και το HCC Λήξη της θητείας: 24 Μαρτίου 2023 Κυρία Αλμπέρυ Διοικητής προσωπικού Λήξη της θητείας: 08 Ιουλίου 2023 Κυρία Kate Chafer Συμφωνημένος κυβερνήτης Λήξη της θητείας: 09 Σεπτεμβρίου 2023 Κυρία Hayley Yendel Συμφωνημένος κυβερνήτης Λήξη της θητείας: 30 Νοεμβρίου 2024 Το South Hill είναι ένα ζωντανό σχολείο που προσφέρει ένα δημιουργικό πρόγραμμα σπουδών σε ένα εξαιρετικό περιβάλλον. Είμαστε τυχεροί που έχουμε μια ομάδα λαμπρού, αφοσιωμένου προσωπικού που όλοι εξυπηρετούν το σχολείο μας με αφοσίωση, υπομονή και θετικότητα. Χάρη σε αυτά που τα παιδιά μας είναι χαρούμενα, φροντίζονται και μαθαίνουν. " Κ. Hans Peters - Πρόεδρος των Διοικητών Γνωρίστε τους Διοικητές Κυβερνήτης

Αθλητισμός στο South Hill Τα παιδιά είναι South Hill παρέχονται πολλές αθλητικές ευκαιρίες τόσο στο πρόγραμμα σπουδών όσο και ως σύλλογοι μετά το σχολείο. Εάν ενδιαφέρεστε να μάθετε περισσότερα για τους αθλητικούς συλλόγους που προσφέρουμε, μιλήστε με τον κ. Brathwaite ή την κ. Cogger. Ποδόσφαιρο Η εκπαίδευση ποδοσφαίρου των ετών 5 και 6 πραγματοποιείται την Πέμπτη μετά το σχολείο και τα έτη 3 και 4 την Παρασκευή μετά το σχολείο με τους δύο πρώτους όρους. Κατά τη θερινή περίοδο, το ποδοσφαιρικό κλαμπ είναι ανοιχτό για τα Έτη 3 έως 6 και πραγματοποιείται την Πέμπτη μετά το σχολείο. Η κα Barnes διευθύνει ένα ποδοσφαιρικό κλαμπ για κορίτσια μόνο την Παρασκευή μετά το σχολείο, δηλαδή για τα έτη 3-6. Δικτυοσφαίρα Το κλαμπ Netball λειτουργεί κάθε Δευτέρα μετά το σχολείο με επικεφαλής τον κ. Brathwaite και την κ. Cogger. Είναι ανοιχτό σε όλα τα παιδιά του έτους 4/5/6. Η ομάδα εργάζεται σκληρά για να αναπτύξει τις δεξιότητές τους. Τα παιδιά μαθαίνουν επίσης τους κανόνες του παιχνιδιού για την προετοιμασία για μια πολυάσχολη χρονιά αγώνων. Κατά τη θερινή περίοδο, αυτή η λέσχη της Δευτέρας είναι ανοιχτή για τα Έτη 3 έως 6. Τα αγόρια και τα κορίτσια είναι ευπρόσδεκτα. Στρογγυλά Το Rounders Club πραγματοποιείται το καλοκαίρι την Παρασκευή μετά το σχολείο και είναι ανοιχτό για παιδιά στο KS2. Στρογγυλά Cricket Club takes place in the summer term on Thursday after school and is open to children in KS2.

The South Hill Way At South Hill, we follow 'The South Hill Way', which forms part of our behaviour policy (following the Steps therapeutic behaviour approach). The 'SHW' is an important part of this and promotes our school values, 'The 4 R's'. These are linked to 'British Values' and underpin what it means to be both a pupil and an adult at South Hill. Theo in Year 3 says, “The South Hill Way are our 4 main school rules. They keep everyone safe and mean everyone is the same.” Ada in Year 1 says, “The South Hill Way helps us know what to do and means everyone is happy.” We want every pupil and every adult to embrace and display these values so that everyone can learn and achieve at our school because 'it's the South Hill Way.'

Reading vision To develop children’s decoding, comprehension and fluency to provide them with the reading skills to access the whole curriculum Reading and Phonics Phonics και Read Write Inc. Στη Νότια Δημοτικό Σχολείο Hill, χρησιμοποιούμε το Read Write Inc πρόγραμμα (RWI) φωνημάτων για να πάρει τα παιδιά μακριά σε μια καλή αρχή με την παιδεία τους. Το RWI είναι μια μέθοδος μάθησης που επικεντρώνεται στους ήχους και τα φωνητικά των γραμμάτων και τη χρησιμοποιούμε για να βοηθήσουμε τα παιδιά να διαβάζουν και να γράφουν. Η ανάγνωση ανοίγει την πόρτα στη μάθηση. Ένα παιδί που διαβάζει πολλά θα γίνει καλός αναγνώστης. Ένας καλός αναγνώστης θα είναι σε θέση να διαβάσει πιο απαιτητικό υλικό. Ένα παιδί που διαβάζει προκλητικό υλικό είναι ένα παιδί που θα μάθει. Όσο περισσότερα μαθαίνει ένα παιδί, τόσο περισσότερο θα θέλει να μάθει. Χρησιμοποιώντας το RWI, τα παιδιά μαθαίνουν να διαβάζουν αβίαστα, ώστε να μπορούν να βάλουν όλη τους την ενέργεια για να κατανοήσουν τι διαβάζουν. Τους επιτρέπει επίσης να γράφουν αβίαστα ώστε να μπορούν να βάλουν όλη τους την ενέργεια στη σύνθεση όσων γράφουν. Όταν χρησιμοποιείτε το RWI για να διαβάσετε τα παιδιά: Μάθετε 44 ήχους και τις αντίστοιχες ομάδες γραμμάτων / γραμμάτων χρησιμοποιώντας απλές προτροπές εικόνων Μάθετε να διαβάζετε λέξεις χρησιμοποιώντας τον Fred Talk (π.χ. γάτα) Διαβάστε ζωντανές ιστορίες με λέξεις που έχουν μάθει να ακούγονται Δείξτε ότι κατανοούν τις ιστορίες απαντώντας σε ερωτήσεις Όταν χρησιμοποιείτε το RWI για να γράψετε τα παιδιά: Μάθετε να γράφετε τα γράμματα / ομάδες γραμμάτων που αντιπροσωπεύουν 44 ήχους Μάθετε να γράφετε λέξεις λέγοντας τους ήχους στο Fred Talk Γράψτε απλές προτάσεις RWI στο Δημοτικό Σχολείο South Hill: Οι μαθητές υποδοχής λαμβάνουν συνεδρίες RWI σε καθημερινή βάση αρχικά Οι μαθητές του 1ου έτους λαμβάνουν συνεδρίες RWI καθημερινά για 20 λεπτά εστιάζοντας στη Φωνική Καθώς εξελίσσεται το σχολικό έτος, οι μαθητές Υποδοχής και 1ου έτους ομαδοποιούνται ανάλογα με την ικανότητα για τις καθημερινές τους συνεδρίες Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, δείτε τα συνημμένα παρακάτω. Για να μεταβείτε στον ιστότοπο Read Write Inc, κάντε κλικ στο παρακάτω λογότυπο: Παίξτε τα δωρεάν παιχνίδια στο σπίτι για να υποστηρίξετε το παιδί σας να διαβάζει ανοησίες λέξεις στο σπίτι. Δοκιμάστε τις πικ-νικ Φάσης 3, 4 και 5 στον Πλούτωνα και στον Θησαυρό Προτεινόμενες λίστες βιβλίων Ήχοι διαγράμματα 1 Ήχοι διαγράμματα 2 Φωνητική και ανάγνωση W / shop Subject Overview - Reading Οδηγός για γονείς EYFS - How to Teach Reading Guided Reading Workshop 100 Books - recommended texts KS1 (ή EY - διαβάζεται από ενήλικα) Έτη 3 και 4 Έτη 5 και 6 Home Phonics Screening Practice Sound Mat 1 and 2 Sound Mat 3 and 4 Phonics Screening Workshop Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Sound Mat 5 Complete Sound Chart Pupil Voice "Reading is good, it makes me feel like I am somewhere else, like on a real adventure" Year 4. "Reading is good. You won't get a job if you can't read" Reception. "Reading is a good way to learn new words. I like finding out what words mean in the glossary or I ask my mum or teacher what new words mean. Then I use them in my writing." Alicia Year 5 "I love library club, because I get to read every time I go and I'm getting so good at reading now." Frankie Year 2 "I am excited when we learn a new sound. It means I can read more." Ciel Year 1 "The best thing about reading in school is getting to choose books like, Matilda. I love Matilda." Bella Year 3

Young Voices Young Voices offers children the amazing opportunity of singing with the worlds’ largest children’s choir. The whole experience is a journey and discovery, culminating in the most extraordinary performance opportunity there could possibly be. South Hill Choir have regularly attended Young Voices and most recently on 23rd January 2026. This year the music included a Disco Medley, a Wicked Medley, A Medley of Sea Shanties as well as anthems and pop songs from a huge variety of genres. These offer the children opportunities to learn about other times and cultures, as well as musical styles. We became backing singers to soloists Ruti and Olly and loved singing ‘Shackles’ with Aneesa Folds. The song ‘Power in Me’ has become a school favourite as it links so well to our Resilience theme in the South Hill Way. The choir members worked extremely hard to learn all the lyrics and attended many extra rehearsals. All the hard work paid off with such an exceptional day on Friday 23rd January. The day was long and exhausting, but the children were utterly amazing. Their enthusiasm and energy bubbled over all day. Most of the songs had actions and dance moves so we were kept moving in the rehearsal as well as being introduced to the various artists who would be performing with us in the evening. As the lights went down for the concert to begin at 7pm the atmosphere was electric. Parents had arrived in the O2 and we could wave to them from a distance! The Urban Striders, Olly, Ruti and Aneesa were sensational. Such an incredible evening to inspire and remember! Here are some of the choir members’ comments: ‘Breathtaking’ ‘Extraordinary’ ‘Unforgettable’ ‘It was just the best day’ ‘I loved the Urban Strides Dancers!’ My favourite Medley was Wicked’ ‘I loved the lights- I felt like a star!’ ‘It was soo amazing’ Urban Strides are awesome! ‘Awesome’

Forest School ‘Forest School’ is a Scandinavian concept where the learning is outdoor based. Many forest school activities evolve from the children’s interests, ideas, and the natural resources found in our grounds. The outdoor sessions promote confidence, self-esteem and independence. At South Hill, we are passionate about developing the whole child and in using our amazing grounds to enhance learning. Benefits of forest school sessions include increased confidence, improved behaviour, improved concentration, independence, and development of social, emotional and physical skills. Forest school is all about exploring and experiencing the natural world through practical activities. The children go outside in all weathers, exploring and learning from the seasons and environment changes. Natural resources stimulate creative thinking, problem solving and skill development, all in the guise of play. The children also learn to care for the environment and appreciate the seasonal changes, developing an empathy for wildlife. Most importantly, alongside the learning, the children have fun! We are delighted to be able to offer every child at South Hill the chance to participate in Forest School during the academic year. EYFS participate all year round, Years 5 and 6 Autumn term, Years 1 and 2 Spring term and Years 3 and 4 Summer term! Long Term Plan More Information Pupil Voice 'I like forest school because you get to do fun activities and Mrs Evans makes it even more fun every week with everything we do' Ellie Yr 5 'I enjoy learning outdoors and exploring the forest' Niamh Yr 6 'I enjoy forest school because I like to be outdoors and I like the atmosphere and the sound of the birds' Isabella Yr 6

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Computing Computing vision For pupils to be equipped to navigate a digital world and to understand how to protect themselves online. To develop pupils confidence and capability in IT and programming to prepare them for a rapidly changing technological world. At South Hill, we understand the importance of technology in a rapidly changing society. As it has always been, the children of today will develop and use the technologies of tomorrow. Therefore, we need to foster their basic knowledge and understanding of the technologies that they use today. The computing curriculum is divided into 3 key concepts; Digital Literacy (DL), Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science (CS) DL Digital literacy is about the safe and responsible use of technology, including recognising its advantages for collaboration or communication. CS Computer science will introduce children of all ages to understanding how computers and networks work. It will also give all children the opportunity to learn basic computer programming, from simple floor robots in EYs, Years 1 and 2, right up to creating on-screen computer games and programmes by Year 6. IT Information technology is about the use of computers for functional purposes, such as collecting and presenting information, or using search technology. GOLDEN THREADS As part of our Computing curriculum, we have carefully mapped out 5 'Golden Threads' which allow us to build on previous knowledge and to make links between what we have already learnt and what we are learning now and in the future: Intent At South Hill Primary, we use the NCCE – Teach Computing and Project Evolve units to deliver the three concepts area of the computing curriculum. We intend that children should master Computing to such an extent that they can go on to have careers and make use of Computing effectively in their everyday lives, without being completely reliant on technology. They are also taught to use technology responsibly and carefully, being mindful of how their behaviour, words and actions can affect others. Our pupils will be taught Computing in a way that ensures progression of skills and allows opportunities to revisit these skills year on year. Teachers are also aware of the importance of making small adaptations where necessary to support all learners and how technology can be used to support and enhance a range of subjects whilst allowing pupils to apply their skills. Implementation In our teaching of Computing, we endeavour to expose students to a variety of software, programs, and equipment in order to offer a range of appropriate challenges and experiences. Specific vocabulary for each year group is outlined in medium term plans and this is regularly modelled by teachers within their lessons. Spaced repetition and chunking within the curriculum allows pupils to develop their recall of embedded knowledge and ensures that each year group works on core aspects of the three Computing strands. Sessions are adapted to meet the requirements of a specific cohort and lesson content is frequently reviewed by class teachers and the subject lead. Our schemes of work remain flexible and children share their thoughts on their ‘computing learning journeys’ to help enable sessions to be adapted to their interests and needs. In the Early Years, children have access to iPads, the Code and Go Mouse and recordable books. They also work with their ‘Year 6 Buddies’, who guide their curiosity by modelling how to use the equipment carefully and safely. In the summer term, children spend time in the computing hub to help familiarise them with a desktop setup and ease their transition into KS1. Impact The lasting impact of this curriculum ensures that when children leave South Hill Primary School, they are competent and safe users of ICT with an understanding of how technology works. They will have developed skills to express themselves and be creative in using digital media and be equipped to apply their skills in computing to different challenges going forward whilst using technology safety. We measure the impact of our curriculum using the following methods: · Termly teacher assessments. · Images of the children’s practical learning in a year group portfolio · Children’s work saved onto their individual accounts · Interviewing the pupils about their learning (pupil voice). · Year group portfolios are scrutinised and there is the opportunity for a dialogue between teachers to understand their class’s work. Children in EYFS are assessed within Understand the World and their progress is tracked termly using Tapestry. Each class is allocated a weekly time slot to use the ‘Computing Hub’ which houses 30 computers and laptops. In addition to this, classes have access to a set of Chromebooks, 30 iPads and a further set of 15 laptops, which can be used to support the teaching and learning of other subjects. Classes are also provided with digital projectors, interactive whiteboards and visualisers to support and teaching across the curriculum. DL Digital literacy is about the safe and responsible use of technology, including recognising its advantages for collaboration or communication. IT Information technology is about the use of computers for functional purposes, such as collecting and presenting information, or using search technology. CS Computer science will introduce children of all ages to understanding how computers and networks work. It will also give all children the opportunity to learn basic computer programming, from simple floor robots in EYs, Years 1 and 2, right up to creating on-screen computer games and programmes by Year 6. Long Term Plan Computing Long Term Plan Online Safety Subject Overview Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 4 Year 2 Year 6 Pupil Voice " We had to move the pirate very slowly and then snap a photo" - Bruno. Y3 "It was a great lesson and I learnt that I can make movies out of anything" - Bridget Y3 "We enjoyed vector drawings to create our Christmas calendars this year" Alex Y6 "I have learnt how use the shape, fill and gradient tools to create a Christmas themed calendar - I loved it" Marija Y5 "In computing we have been learning how to edit images using paint.net, I loved " - Otilie Y4 "We removed sections of pictures to make improvements to the appearance of photographs. we also understand that some photographs that we see online may be fake" Noah Y4

Remembrance Day at South Hill School Each year at South Hill School, we commemorate Remembrance day. We gather outside as a whole school community and Year 6 share poems inspired by the poem, 'In Flanders Field,' by John McCrae. Our South Hill School Choir sing a song dedicated to those who have fallen. We have a whole school homework project such as 'Jar decorating.' A pupil plays, 'The Last post' and leads us into a two minute silence. The eldest and youngest members of the school then join the Headteacher in placing poppy wreaths under our South Hill Flagpole. We then sing the National Anthem. It is a very special moment in memory of those who have lost their lives in war across the world.

The Big Little Nativity Our Early Years production was called 'The Big Little Nativity'. The children took on speaking, acting and singing roles. The traditional nativity story was told through the performance. All the early years children learnt eight songs, complete with actions. The children were fantastic at performing and they were all very excited to have the opportunity to perform on stage to their families and the wider school. We are very proud of them all.