South Hill Art Exhibition At South Hill, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to explore and create art. We also believe that children should see their art displayed. This is the thinking behind our annual art week and Art Exhibition. Each year we have a theme, such as ‘Patterns in Nature’ or ‘Under the Sea’, and all year groups spend a week exploring the theme, looking at a particular style of art based on a specific artist. During the week, they learn about the artist, and practise different art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography or collage, experimenting with different mediums and techniques. The end of the week sees them producing a final piece of art. The art is then mounted and displayed in our Art Gallery. Parents and children are invited in to view the work, which is available to be bought by the parents. Art works are numbered rather than named and information regarding the artist and the methods used to create the pieces are displayed alongside the works. The artwork is passed to them in the days following the gallery. This allows children the opportunity to visit an art gallery, see how a gallery works and to have the pleasure of seeing their work being viewed by others. It is always a very popular event both with our pupils and with their parents. It is well attended and provides much-needed funds for our art supplies. More importantly, it gives children the chance to see themselves as valued artists and promotes the subject through the school.

Music Music Vision To develop pupils’ skills and knowledge as musicians, through Performing, Composing and Appraising At South Hill, we believe that music is a powerful, unique form of communication that can change the way children feel, think and act. It is a key feature of our school and we aim to provide many opportunities for our children to thrive in this area. The teaching of music develops children's ability to listen and it encourages active involvement in different forms of music making both individual and ensemble, developing a sense of group identity and togetherness. It also increases self-discipline, creativity, aesthetic sensitivity and fulfilment. Our aims are: To encourage awareness, enjoyment and appreciation of music in all its forms To develop imagination and creativity To help children of all abilities develop positive attitudes and to experience success and satisfaction in music To offer opportunities to perform, compose and appraise Golden Threads As part of our Music curriculum, we have carefully mapped out 3 key concepts that weave in and out of our learning. These are: Performing Composing Appraising Our Curriculum In EYFS, pupils explore sound making in the key area of ‘Expressive arts and Design’ and have opportunities to respond to music through dance, role play and drama both inside and outside the classroom setting. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, pupil’s skills and knowledge are developed through our golden threads, which progress throughout the school. Expected outcomes are taken from the National Curriculum and the skills to be taught are drawn from the Model Music Curriculum along with the WEAVE knowledge and skills document. Sing Up and Charanga resources are used as well as our Music specialist teacher. For example: In KS1: Pupils enjoy singing songs together and learn about beat, rhythm and pitch. They also have opportunities to create music together in response to a given stimulus ie. story, picture or theme. In KS2, pupils learn the ukulele and extend their understanding of beat, rhythm and pitch. Pupils learn to read standard notation through learning the glockenspiel and have opportunities to compose music in response to topics and work to incorporate their music knowledge within these projects. Pupils also take part in weekly singing assemblies and have opportunities to join in various musical activities and performances throughout the school year. Please also visit the Young Voices ,Choir and Arts Mark pages Arts Mark Gold South Hill have been awarded a Artsmark Gold Award, which highlighted ’our opportunities for children in Key Stage 2 to participate in instrumental tuition, including ukulele and Djembe drumming. Pupils also participate in Choir extra-curricular club and have opportunities to showcase and celebrate their musical achievements locally and at national events, such as at Young Voices. Our feedback from the the Arts Mark assessors: 'You clearly value the Arts and recognise their contribution to your mission statement of 'Building Character, Learning Together' at South Hill Primary School. Although some of your plans were inevitably stymied by the pandemic, you have used your Artsmark journey to develop 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 and your annual International Day. Music is a growing strength within your overall arts offer with lessons provided by a specialist music teacher. Your partnership with Hertfordshire Music Service is providing opportunities for children in Key Stage 2 to participate in instrumental tuition, including ukulele and Djembe drumming. Pupils can also participate in Choir extra-curricular club, and have opportunities to showcase and celebrate their musical achievements locally and at national events, such as at Young Voices. Astutely, you have capitalised on the skills and expertise of various school stakeholders, including a parent who is an animator. This opportunity, along with the chance for children to see a range of artists and makers at work at the Dacorum Arts Centre, has enabled pupils to develop an understanding of carer pathways and job opportunities in the Arts. Teachers' confidence has increased as a result of their training from local secondary colleagues in drawing, watercolour and collagraph printing. We suggest for the future that you strengthen your partnerships with arts and culture venues, and seek out new collaborations and opportunities with arts professionals which could help you to increase your range of offer and provide external, specialist training opportunities for your staff. It is great to hear that you are beginning to develop pupil voice through your Arts Ambassadors, and that they have relished the opportunity to work with your Forest Schools Leader to develop and implement plans to enhance the outdoor area. Congratulations on your Artsmark Gold Award! After a visit from Hertfordshire Music Service we have achieved a Music Mark to celebrate the value that we place on music here at South Hill. Music Mark schools are recognised for their commitment to music education. By being invited to be a Music mark school we can access resources for our staff and pupils and be kept up to date with the latest national and regional sector news and events. This is part of our recognition letter: 'Music Mark works to support and enable the music education sector to deliver high-quality musical and social outcomes for all children and young people. On behalf of Music Mark and from us at Hertfordshire Music Service, we would like to thank you for all the hard work your school does to support this collective vision. Music Mark Schools is supported through a partnership with ABRSM.' Music Development Plan Subject Overview Long term Plan Our Arts Ambassadors with the some pieces of Art completed as part of the Arts Mark Award. Pupil Voice I like music because it is so fun- Cece Y3 I like music lessons because they are really relaxing and calm and each day I feel like I'm getting better and better- Mario Y4 I love music lessons because I get to learn loads of chords on the ukulele and have fun- Kaila Y4 I like music because it inspires me - Carter Y3 Music is a lot of fun and I like learning the ukulele- Julian Y3

The South Hill Experience South Hill School offers all of our pupils a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities from the very start of their Early Years journey through to Year 6. We are proud that our pupils will have the opportunity to: Post a letter Sit around a campfire Carry out Science work around the school pond Learn to swim at the local sports centre Perform on our beautiful stage Experience the 'South Hill Summer Festival' Learn a new language Go on a variety of school trips with their peers Represent the school at a sporting event Join our school clubs Learn to bake bread Experience outdoor learning through Forest Schools Perform at our local church Lead an enterprise project Support a number of charities Prepare and cook food Enjoy our orienteering trail Take part in South Hill School's 'International Day' Dance with the class at 'International Day' Have a responsible position in the school Learn to cycle safely Learn a musical instrument Take part in 'Feeling Good Week' Dress up as a book character Visit a museum Take part in Science Day Take part in a National Remembrance Have artwork exhibited at the 'South Hill Art Gallery' Be part of a choir Take part in competitions Enjoy an ice cream from the ice cream van

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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.'

Admisiones Para obtener información sobre la admisión a la escuela primaria South Hill, deberá comunicarse con el consejo del condado de Hertfordshire para conocer los arreglos de admisión de la escuela. Consulte el enlace a continuación: Información de admisiones Our Pupil Admission Number is 60. We endeavour under the terms of Hertfordshire’s Local Education Authority’s admission policy to accommodate children from within our local area wherever possible. Hertfordshire Local Authority is responsible for the allocation of places in schools for children of primary school age. Children join our Reception class in the September before their fifith birthday. If you would like to apply for a place outside the normal admission times then click HERE which will take you to Hertfordshire County Council In Year Admission applications. Arrangements for the admission of pupils with disabilities In order that children who have a disability may be catered for, the school seeks advice from the Local Authority regarding the admission of such pupils. The school will endeavour to make any necessary arrangements in full consultation with the parents and any other agencies involved. It may be necessary in some cases for specialised equipment to be purchased, support staff to be employed, and minor adaptations to be made to buildings and furniture. These will need to be done in consultation with the Local Authority, and may take some time to implement. Steps to prevent disabled pupils being treated less favourably than other pupils The school’s Accessibility Plan (found HERE ) sets out the Governors’ response to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 which requires that a pupil should not be treated less favourably because of a disability. Existing facilities to assist access to the school by pupils with disabilities Accessible toilets are available on the ground and lower ground floors. Wheelchair access is available to the building on the ground and lower ground floors Elevator in the KS2 building from lower ground to 1st floor. Elevator from lower ground floor to the playground. Playgrounds are accessible by slopes

No Mobile Phone Zone Consejo Escolar ¡Hola! Somos la voz estudiantil de la escuela primaria South Hill. El Consejo Escolar está formado por dos niños de cada clase que han sido elegidos por sus compañeros. Cada candidato que desee representar a su clase debe dar una breve charla sobre sus puntos de vista y objetivos para el Consejo Escolar y los niños luego votarán por sus candidatos de clase preferidos. Miembros del consejo escolar 2020-2021 Año 6 - Costy & Rory / Joely & Jack Año 5 - Fraser & Gloria / Ava & Alfie S Año 4 - Taylor & Oscar / Beau S & Riley Año 3 - Izzy & Sam / Lillie & Zubin Año 2 - Eva y Oliver / Saraya y Frankie Año 1 - Emilia y Thomas / Bertie y Amelia Consejo Escolar ¡Hola! Somos la voz estudiantil de la escuela primaria South Hill. El Consejo Escolar está formado por dos niños de cada clase que han sido elegidos por sus compañeros. Cada candidato que desee representar a su clase debe dar una breve charla sobre sus puntos de vista y objetivos para el Consejo Escolar y los niños luego votarán por sus candidatos de clase preferidos. Miembros del consejo escolar 2020-2021 Año 6 - Costy & Rory / Joely & Jack Año 5 - Fraser & Gloria / Ava & Alfie S Año 4 - Taylor & Oscar / Beau S & Riley Año 3 - Izzy & Sam / Lillie & Zubin Año 2 - Eva y Oliver / Saraya y Frankie Año 1 - Emilia y Thomas / Bertie y Amelia Pupil Voice Child 1 – I like being the School Council because I care about my school. Child 2 – Year 5: I enjoy being in the School Council because it allows me to share my ideas. Child 3 – Year 5: This year our School Council has helped us all to explore the value of respect, and it has improved our school. Child 6 – Year 5: This year I got to experience meeting our local MP and share all our hard work, I really enjoyed that. Child 4 – Year 6: This weekend the School Council will be doing a litter pick with the ECO Warriors. This shows we are showing respect to our local community. Child 5 – Year 6: Our School Council makes sure that everybody has an opportunity to speak up and have a voice.

Enlaces útiles: Red Deportiva Escolar Dacorum Dacorum Sports Network se formó en 2007 y fue acreditada como Community Sports Network (CSN) con fondos de Sport England en 2008. Como CSN, reunimos a clubes comunitarios, grupos de voluntarios y organizaciones públicas involucradas en la entrega del deporte en la comunidad y asegurando una salud y comunidad activa, incluidos los proveedores de instalaciones deportivas públicas, los consejos locales, los PCT y las escuelas. Apoyo familiar de las escuelas de Gade La crianza de los hijos puede ser a veces muy desafiante. El apoyo familiar de las escuelas de Gade brinda apoyo a las familias cuyos hijos asisten a cualquiera de las 17 escuelas de la Asociación de escuelas de Gade en Hemel Hempstead. Catering en Hertfordshire Obtenga más información sobre nuestra comida nutritiva y deliciosa, los menús escolares, el panel de padres, la clasificación del menú y nuestras noticias. Desarrollo de disposiciones especiales a nivel local DSPL es un enfoque de asociación en todo Hertfordshire en el que los padres, el personal en entornos y escuelas de la primera infancia, universidades de educación superior, funcionarios de las autoridades locales y representantes de otras agencias, trabajan juntos como parte de un grupo de área, revisando y desarrollando la gama de provisión y apoyo servicios disponibles para su comunidad local. Club de Claire Claire's Club está ubicado en las escuelas primarias de Boxmoor y South Hill. El club está abierto a los niños desde la clase de recepción hasta el sexto año y ofrece cuidado envolvente desde que dejan la escuela hasta las 6:00 p. M. Los clubes están ubicados en el lugar, lo que brinda a los niños la oportunidad única de combinar los clubes extracurriculares que ofrece su escuela junto con la tranquilidad de que serán recogidos y atendidos por una guardería profesional hasta las 6 p.m. Servicio de centro familiar Los centros infantiles ofrecen el mejor comienzo en la vida para todos los niños, proporcionando un lugar donde los menores de 5 años pueden participar en una variedad de actividades tanto de juego como de aprendizaje temprano. Los padres, abuelos y cuidadores pueden beneficiarse de mejores oportunidades con acceso a cuidado infantil, apoyo familiar, servicios de salud, servicios de extensión, capacitación y asesoramiento laboral. Base de datos de necesidades adicionales de Hertfordshire La base de datos voluntaria de Hertfordshire para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 25 años que tienen necesidades adicionales o una discapacidad que tiene un impacto sustancial en su vida diaria. Es probable que necesiten apoyo adicional, ajustes y / o adaptaciones para ayudarlos en la escuela y en el hogar. Portal Familias Primero Este es un sitio web para familias que puedan necesitar más información sobre admisiones, finanzas, NEE, escuelas secundarias, bienestar emocional, etc. Dificultades específicas de aprendizaje Este enlace contiene información para padres y cuidadores relacionada con dificultades específicas de aprendizaje (SPLD)

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Humanidades y aprendizaje externo Geography Vision To develop pupils’ geographical skills, knowledge and enquiry and for pupils' to understand the similarities and differences between localities, both locally and in the wider world, and the affect this has on the humans that live there. Aquí en South Hill Primary School, nos encanta hacer un viaje al pasado o explorar el mundo que nos rodea. Estas son algunas de las cosas interesantes que hemos estado haciendo: 1/7 Our Curriculum We have tailored our Geography curriculum, in some areas, to reflect our locality and local community so that our pupils have a real sense of the geography of our town, Hemel Hempstead. For example: In EYFS, we focus on the building blocks to our Geography by beginning to study the natural world around us, including our local area In Year 1, we compare our town to a local village and study the similarities and differences In Year 2, we compare our town to a coastal town and study the similarities and differences In Year 3, we compare our town (which was traditionally a waterway) to Venice In Year 4, we study Hemel Hempstead through local environmental issues and think about the impact we can have In Year 5, we focus on fieldwork to collect information and map the land use of our town In Year 6, we continue our fieldwork and local area study by looking at Ordnance survey maps Long Term Plan Subject Overview Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 4 Year 2 Year 6 Trips, hooks and theme days Our Geography curriculum is enriched by a number of school trips, theme days and assemblies and these provide excellent opportunities to bring our geographical learning to life. Examples are: EYFS: Local walk, including an introduction to maps Year 2: Local walk to think about what we like and dislike about our town and how we could improve it Year 3: Visit from ‘One Day Creative’ to study Volcanoes Year 4: Local walk to think about local environmental issues and how we can impact these Year 5: Local walk to study our local river, ‘The River Gade’ Year 6: Local walk to use Ordnance survey maps and to collect data and information about our town International Day (please see the ‘International Day’ section of our website Each year at South Hill School, we celebrate 'International Day'. Each class chooses a country from around the world which is also representative of our South Hill communities. For that day, year groups represent and learn more about their chosen country and can wear clothes from their celebrated country or colours of the flag. Puplis learn about the geography of their chosen country and where to locate the country on a map, what continent the country is part of and what countries are nearby, we might learn about famous buildings and landmarks. Pupil Voice I like geography because we look at maps and we have used the globe to find where we live. It was fun - Ciel Year 1 I liked the walk around our local area to look at where we live - Helena Year 1 I like geography because we learn about the different countries around the world, we learnt about Barbados - Enal Year 2 I like learning about where I live and how I can keep looking after my local area. I enjoyed comparing Hemel Hempstead to a village near to where I live - Freddie Year 5

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Lunch Zone Lunches are provided by HCL, our catering providers. More information about them can be found here. Fresh meals are cooking on the premises each day. There is a choice of three meals. School meals run on a three week menu cycle with the emphasis on healthy eating. The current menu is available to see by clicking here . Meals are pre-booked via School Gateway; instructions can be found here. Our cook can cater for special dietary needs on completion of the online Dietary Needs Form . School Meal Payment - £3.55 per meal The best way to pay for school meals is online via the School Gateway . Universal Infant Free School Meals Children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 are entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals under current Government funding. Free School Meals If you receive certain benefits, your child may be entitled to Free School Meals (even if they are in EYFS or KS1) As well as Free School Meals, your child will have access to other benefits. For more information and to register, please click here . Children may bring a packed lunch from home - click here for healthy packed lunch ideas. We do not allow cans, glass bottles, fizzy drinks or sweets and remember we are a NUT FREE school. NUT FREE SCHOOL School Dinner Menu 25/26 Dietary Needs