History We teach a broad and varied History curriculum, at South Hill, which aims to develop skills and knowledge to ensure pupils have a coherent narrative, knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and the wider world from the earliest times to the present day, how people’s lives have shaped Britain and how Britain have influenced and been influenced by the wider world. By the end of Year 6, we want our pupils to have a solid chronological understanding of the historical events studied, to have a knowledge of how History has shaped Britain (and the wider world), to be able to think critically and to understand that what has happened in the past is critical to shaping our future. How is History taught at South Hill? Our History curriculum is mapped out on our ‘Long term plan’ and this details our substantive knowledge, disciplinary knowledge and substantive concepts (Golden Threads): Substantive knowledge - Knowledge about the past (historical information and facts) Disciplinary knowledge - Knowledge about how historians investigate the past, and how they construct historical claims, arguments and accounts Golden Threads (Substantive concepts): we have carefully mapped out 7 key concepts that weave in and out of our learning. These allow us to build on previous knowledge and to make links between historical periods and events that we have already learnt to those that we are learning now and in the future: Long Term Plan Subject Overview Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 1 Year 3 Year 5 We have tailored our History curriculum, in some areas, to reflect our locality and local community so that our pupils have a real sense of how history has shaped who we are today in Hemel Hempstead. For example: In EYFS, we focus on the building blocks to our History curriculum by studying our family In Year 1, we take a walk around our local streets, focusing on how houses have changed in the last century. In Year 2, we study our School, how it has changed over time, as well as the local ‘Water Gardens’ In Year 3, we study the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, who visited our town to open ‘The Queen’s Square’ in Adeyfield in 1952 In Year 4, we study the Romans and look specifically at how they took over St. Albans (Verulamium) and visit the museum, Hypercaust and Roman Walls In Year 5, we study Hemel Hempstead and look at how it has changed over the past 100 years In Year 6, we study WW2 and how this impacted our local area Trips and theme days: Our History curriculum is enriched by a number of school trips, theme days and assemblies and these provide excellent opportunities to bring our historical learning to life. Examples are: EYFS - Trip to St. John's Church, Boxmoor and 'Fairy tale castle day' Year 1 - Local homes trip and 'Victorian' theme day Year 2 - Visit by the Fire Brigade (linking to the 'Great Fire of London' topic) Year 3 - 'Stone Age' theme day and visit to Windsor Castle Year 4 - Trip to the Verulamium museum and 'Roman' and 'Greek' theme days Year 5 - Local history walk and 'Viking'' and 'Egyptian' theme days Year 6 - Trip to the RAF museum and WW2 theme day Black History month forms an important part of our History curriculum and every year we complete a whole school project which aims to promote and celebrate Black contributions to British society, and to foster an understanding of Black history in general. This year, we focused on each class reading one of the following books: Fruits - by Valerie Bloom Sulwe - Lupita Nyong'o Wagari's Tree of Peace - A true story from Africa - Jeanette Winter Pupil Voice “History is really interesting and can tell you things about the past and how we can learn from it for the future.” Miles – Y5 “I remember doing a Victorian day and learning about school back then. The teachers were really strict!” Iannis – Y3 “I loved our trip to St. Albans to learn more about the Romans! Did you know that Boudicca led a revolt right where we stood in the park!” Rishika – Y4 “I absolutely love learning about History. Our WW2 topic has been so engaging. I’ve loved every minute of it and now I want to learn even more.” Scott – Y6

Matemáticas En South Hill Primary School, nuestro objetivo es ofrecer un plan de estudios de matemáticas amplio y atractivo, respaldado por el uso de enfoques concretos, pictóricos y abstractos (CPA) para construir e integrar el aprendizaje. Nuestros alumnos enfrentan el desafío de tareas que desarrollan y profundizan su comprensión conceptual de las matemáticas, además de promover la fluidez y el dominio de los temas que cubrimos. Hay numerosos recursos disponibles en todas las aulas para ayudar a apoyar y alentar a los niños a aprender en pasos pequeños y manejables con los puntos clave de comprensión en el corazón de su aprendizaje. Cada clase tiene su propio "Muro de trabajo" en el que se muestra el aprendizaje actual como una herramienta de orientación y apoyo. El trabajo de los niños se muestra aquí como un recordatorio de lo que han logrado. También se puede mostrar el aprendizaje previo para promover una buena discusión e incorporar nuevas ideas. Subject Overview Calculation Policy Long Term Plans EYFS Year 1 Year 4 Year 2 Year 5 Year 3 Year 6 Tablas de tiempos Rockstars Maths Open Morning 1 Maths Open Morning 2 Maths at Home Use the buttons below to see what each year learns in Maths lessons. Año 1 Año 2 Año 3 4to año Año 5 Año 6 Pupil Voice 'If you're stuck there's always something to help you work it out' - Niamh Year 6 'I love it when division goes into decimals' - Rahul Year 6 'It's exciting learning new methods in maths' - Merryn Year 5

Uniforme Creemos que el uniforme escolar fomenta la autodisciplina y la cohesión social. Se solicita a los padres, cuidadores y alumnos que se aseguren de que todos los alumnos sigan el código de vestimenta de la escuela. Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para ver la Política de uniformes. Política de uniformes Todas las prendas de vestir deben estar marcadas con el nombre del propietario. El uniforme escolar se puede comprar en línea en Mapac; utilice el enlace a continuación. Mapac Information

Clubes que se pueden reservar Nos esforzamos por ofrecer una amplia variedad de clubes extracurriculares en South Hill. Los clubes a continuación son administrados por compañías externas y se ofrecen a un pequeño cargo. Pregunte en la oficina de la escuela para obtener más detalles. Desafortunadamente, debido a Covid-19, no estamos ofreciendo estos clubes en este momento. Clubs Timetable - Summer 2026 Football Club Jueves al mediodía - Year 1 y 2 Mini Olimpiadas Baile callejero de Hannah Martes al mediodía KS1 y KS2 Formulario de reserva Rock Steady Tuesday daytime Information www.rocksteadymusicschool.com Wednesday- after school 3.15-4.15pm Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 Storm Basketball Booking Info Club de ciencia loca Lunes (KS1) Y jueves (KS2) al mediodía Bloques de seis semanas Reserve a través de www.east.madscience.org Booking Info Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Tuesday after school until 4.20pm Club de ciencia loca Lunes (KS1) Y jueves (KS2) al mediodía Bloques de seis semanas Reserve a través de www.east.madscience.org Booking Info Booking Info Years 1 & 2 Thurs lunchtime Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Wednesday after school until 4.20pm Más información Claire's Club (cuidado de niños después de la escuela) Todos los días después de la escuela durante el período lectivo 15:15 a 17:00 o 15:15 a 18:00 claire@clairesclub.org.uk Roxolid! Viernes a la hora del almuerzo Club cristiano Todos bienvenidos Folleto de Roxolid Book in advance. Please inform school office if you do not wish for your child to attend. Club de ciencia loca Lunes (KS1) Y jueves (KS2) al mediodía Bloques de seis semanas Reserve a través de www.east.madscience.org BACK SOON Booking Info

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

Art Art Vision To progress pupils' skills and creativity in drawing, painting, collage, 3D art, textiles, printing, use of IT, sketchbooks and knowledge and for them to understand that this is the process of making art. Curriculum At South Hill, we want to inspire all of our pupils to experiment with art, to see it as an expression of self/mood and to take ownership of their work. Through the use of sketch books, pupils are encouraged to evaluate, experiment and work creatively to ensure they have a freedom of expression in the subject. In EYFS, pupils are introduced to the building the blocks of art through the key learning area ‘Expressive arts and Design’. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, pupil’s skills and knowl edge are developed through our golden threads, which progress throughout the school and 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: We study a wide variety of a rtists and learn many artistic techniques. For example: In EYFS, pupils experiment with collage based on the work of Matisse In Year 1, pupils study close ups of flowers inspired by Georgia O’Keefe In Year 2, pupils print with leaves in the style of Andy Warhol In Year 3, pupils draw with pencil and charcoal in the style of Quentin Blake In Year 4, pupils research and recreate the work of Watercolour artist Adrienne Pavelka In Year 5, pupils study the history of sculpting to create an Egyptian decorated scarab beetle In Year 6, pupils learn to create a World War 2 landscape print in the style of Paul Nash . Arts Mark Gold and local links South Hill have been awarded Gold in the ‘Arts Mark’ to reflect ‘…children's understanding of arts and artists from a wider variety of different cultural heritages, so that cultural diversity is being promoted through your arts curriculum…’. We also have a strong link with our local secondary school and a local private school, who run workshops with Upper Key Stage 2 pupils every year to extend pupil’s skill development. Whole School Art Gallery We run an annual art week, where as a school we work with one topic or theme (for example ‘Patterns in Nature’). We explore different skills and styles and produce a final piece of art. This art work is then displayed in a whole school art gallery to which parents are invited to view with their children. Parents can purchase their children’s work, treating the event as a true art gallery. Art competitions We encourage children from EYFS up to Year 6 to take part in art competitions, run and judged both in house and by external companies. For example, we have entered the ‘Dacorum Young Artist’ competition and the ‘CPRE Art’ competition. As a school, we celebrate all who enter, by displaying all entries in assembly and awarding certificates and house points. Long Term Plan Subject Overview Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 2 Year 4 Year 6 Pupil Voice "I am allowed to get messy in art." Esme YR "I enjoy art because we get to draw using different pencils which made different shades on the paper." Kristin Y2 "I loved making Mosaics in Art, I used my favourite colours on my tile" Reg Y4 "Art makes me feel happy and calm because I get to be creative." Freddie Y5

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World Book Day World Book Day is held each year on the first Thursday in March. As a school we celebrated by sharing Poetry from Jospeh Coelho throughout the week, Learning MC Grammar's World Book Day song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTkjssrL4k&ab_channel=MCGrammar%E2%80%93RapSongs%26MusicVideos and dressing up as our favourite book characters. Promoting Reading for Pleasure is a large part of our school's reading provision and children have created wish lists for books for us to purchase.

Información sobre la prima del alumno La Prima para Alumnos es una asignación de fondos adicionales que se proporciona a las escuelas para apoyar a grupos específicos de niños que podrían ser vulnerables a un bajo rendimiento. A nivel nacional, se incluyen los alumnos que tienen, o que han tenido anteriormente, derecho a comidas escolares gratuitas (FSM), los que son atendidos por la autoridad local y los hijos del personal del servicio armado. Las escuelas son libres de decidir cómo utilizar esta asignación, considerando la mejor manera de apoyar a los alumnos individuales con una provisión adicional. Ahora se requiere que todas las escuelas informen sobre la cantidad de fondos de la Prima para Alumnos recibidos y cómo se utilizan estos fondos, así como el impacto de estos fondos en el progreso de los alumnos. Para obtener un informe detallado sobre la financiación previa para alumnos en South Hill, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: El número de alumnos que reciben la Beca de la prima para alumnos dentro de cada grupo es muy pequeño. Algunos niños enfrentan barreras adicionales para el aprendizaje que afectan su progreso general. El personal enfoca y personaliza con precisión el apoyo brindado y refina constantemente las intervenciones. Cada niño y familia completa un cuestionario para asegurarse de que el apoyo brindado se oriente a sus necesidades específicas. Para obtener más información sobre Pupil Premium, visite: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings Pupil Premium es una fuente importante de financiamiento adicional para la escuela. Si cree que su hijo puede tener derecho a comidas escolares gratuitas, comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela para que podamos asesorarle sobre cómo presentar la solicitud. Pupil Premium Strategy 2025-2028 & Review of 2024-2025 Pupil Premium Strategy 2022 -2025 & Review of 2023-2024 Pupil Premium Strategy 2022-25 & Review of 2022-23 Información sobre la prima del alumno La Prima para Alumnos es una asignación de fondos adicionales que se proporciona a las escuelas para apoyar a grupos específicos de niños que podrían ser vulnerables a un bajo rendimiento. A nivel nacional, se incluyen los alumnos que tienen, o que han tenido anteriormente, derecho a comidas escolares gratuitas (FSM), los que son atendidos por la autoridad local y los hijos del personal del servicio armado. Las escuelas son libres de decidir cómo utilizar esta asignación, considerando la mejor manera de apoyar a los alumnos individuales con una provisión adicional. Ahora se requiere que todas las escuelas informen sobre la cantidad de fondos de la Prima para Alumnos recibidos y cómo se utilizan estos fondos, así como el impacto de estos fondos en el progreso de los alumnos. Para obtener un informe detallado sobre la financiación previa para alumnos en South Hill, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: El número de alumnos que reciben la Beca de la prima para alumnos dentro de cada grupo es muy pequeño. Algunos niños enfrentan barreras adicionales para el aprendizaje que afectan su progreso general. El personal enfoca y personaliza con precisión el apoyo brindado y refina constantemente las intervenciones. Cada niño y familia completa un cuestionario para asegurarse de que el apoyo brindado se oriente a sus necesidades específicas. Para obtener más información sobre Pupil Premium, visite: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings Pupil Premium es una fuente importante de financiamiento adicional para la escuela. Si cree que su hijo puede tener derecho a comidas escolares gratuitas, comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela para que podamos asesorarle sobre cómo presentar la solicitud. Información sobre la prima del alumno La Prima para Alumnos es una asignación de fondos adicionales que se proporciona a las escuelas para apoyar a grupos específicos de niños que podrían ser vulnerables a un bajo rendimiento. A nivel nacional, se incluyen los alumnos que tienen, o que han tenido anteriormente, derecho a comidas escolares gratuitas (FSM), los que son atendidos por la autoridad local y los hijos del personal del servicio armado. Las escuelas son libres de decidir cómo utilizar esta asignación, considerando la mejor manera de apoyar a los alumnos individuales con una provisión adicional. Ahora se requiere que todas las escuelas informen sobre la cantidad de fondos de la Prima para Alumnos recibidos y cómo se utilizan estos fondos, así como el impacto de estos fondos en el progreso de los alumnos. Para obtener un informe detallado sobre la financiación previa para alumnos en South Hill, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: El número de alumnos que reciben la Beca de la prima para alumnos dentro de cada grupo es muy pequeño. Algunos niños enfrentan barreras adicionales para el aprendizaje que afectan su progreso general. El personal enfoca y personaliza con precisión el apoyo brindado y refina constantemente las intervenciones. Cada niño y familia completa un cuestionario para asegurarse de que el apoyo brindado se oriente a sus necesidades específicas. Para obtener más información sobre Pupil Premium, visite: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings Pupil Premium es una fuente importante de financiamiento adicional para la escuela. Si cree que su hijo puede tener derecho a comidas escolares gratuitas, comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela para que podamos asesorarle sobre cómo presentar la solicitud. Please look at all the things we do to support all of our pupils at South Hill School. Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy

Asistencia La escuela South Hill tiene el deber y la responsabilidad de asegurar que nuestros alumnos tengan un alto nivel de asistencia. En South Hill School, cumplimos este papel al monitorear regularmente la asistencia de todos nuestros alumnos. En South Hill School, nos gustaría que nuestros alumnos apunten al 98% de asistencia y se esfuercen por lograr el 100% de asistencia. Responsabilidad de los padres Es responsabilidad de los padres asegurarse de que su hijo asista a la escuela todos los días. Es responsabilidad de los padres asegurarse de que su hijo llegue a tiempo todos los días. Es responsabilidad de los padres asegurarse de que su hijo sea recogido a tiempo todos los días. Nuestro día escolar comienza a las 8.40 am. Las puertas cierran a las 8.50 a. M. Los minutos de retraso se registran y controlan Nuestro día escolar termina a las 3.15 p.m. para EYFS y KS1 Nuestro día escolar termina a las 3.20pm para KS2 La asistencia y la puntualidad son supervisadas por la Sra. H Edwards y los Co-Directores. La escuela tiene un Oficial de Asistencia designado por el condado que trabaja con la escuela para monitorear la asistencia. Vacaciones Es inaceptable reservar vacaciones durante el período lectivo. Si saca a su hijo de la escuela por un día festivo, se registrará como una ausencia no autorizada . Nuestra política permite tiempo libre por circunstancias verdaderamente excepcionales, pero estas son relativamente raras. Un formulario está disponible a continuación y en la oficina de la escuela y debe completarse antes de programar cualquier tiempo libre. Enfermedad Entendemos que si su hijo está mal, no debe asistir a la escuela. Pero si un niño tiene un resfriado o está un poco cansado, entonces podemos cuidarlo mientras lo involucramos en actividades de aprendizaje. Por favor, tenga esto en cuenta cuando decida si debe traerlos. Siempre lo llamaremos si no lo están haciendo. Vigilancia Controlamos la asistencia con regularidad y escribimos a las familias que creemos que no son conscientes de la importancia de la asistencia completa o cuando nos preocupan la salud y el bienestar de los niños que están ausentes con frecuencia. Ofreciendo apoyo o consejo cuando sea apropiado, nuestro objetivo es ayudar a los padres a trabajar para lograr una mejor asistencia. A menudo, los padres no son conscientes de cómo las ausencias repetidas pueden afectar la educación y el desarrollo social de sus hijos. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor pregunte. En la escuela South Hill, se espera que nuestros alumnos tengan como objetivo una asistencia del 98%. Para obtener más consejos y orientación sobre la asistencia a la escuela y las ausencias, utilice los enlaces a continuación: Politica de asistencia Aviso de penalización HCC Aviso de penalización HCC Formulario de permiso de ausencia

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