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.'

Informations sur la prime de l'élève La prime aux élèves est une allocation de financement supplémentaire qui est fournie aux écoles pour soutenir des groupes spécifiques d'enfants qui pourraient être vulnérables à la sous-performance. Au niveau national, il s'agit des élèves qui ont, ou qui ont déjà eu droit à des repas scolaires gratuits (FSM), ceux qui sont pris en charge par les autorités locales et les enfants du personnel des services armés. Les écoles sont libres de décider comment utiliser cette allocation, en examinant la meilleure façon de soutenir individuellement les élèves avec des dispositions supplémentaires. Toutes les écoles sont désormais tenues de rendre compte du montant du financement de la prime aux élèves reçu et de la manière dont ce financement est utilisé, ainsi que de l'impact de ce financement sur les progrès des élèves. Pour un rapport détaillé sur le financement préimum des élèves à South Hill, veuillez cliquer sur le lien suivant: Le nombre d'élèves bénéficiant de la prime pour les élèves au sein de chaque cohorte est très faible. Certains enfants sont confrontés à des obstacles supplémentaires à l'apprentissage qui affectent leurs progrès globaux. Le personnel cible et personnalise avec précision le soutien fourni et affine constamment les interventions. Chaque enfant et chaque famille remplit un questionnaire pour s'assurer que le soutien fourni est ciblé sur leurs besoins spécifiques. Pour plus d'informations sur la prime élève, veuillez visiter: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings La prime aux élèves est une importante source de financement supplémentaire pour l'école. Informations sur la prime de l'élève La prime aux élèves est une allocation de financement supplémentaire qui est fournie aux écoles pour soutenir des groupes spécifiques d'enfants qui pourraient être vulnérables à la sous-performance. Au niveau national, il s'agit des élèves qui ont, ou qui ont déjà eu droit à des repas scolaires gratuits (FSM), ceux qui sont pris en charge par les autorités locales et les enfants du personnel des services armés. Les écoles sont libres de décider comment utiliser cette allocation, en examinant la meilleure façon de soutenir individuellement les élèves avec des dispositions supplémentaires. Toutes les écoles sont désormais tenues de rendre compte du montant du financement de la prime aux élèves reçu et de la manière dont ce financement est utilisé, ainsi que de l'impact de ce financement sur les progrès des élèves. Pour un rapport détaillé sur le financement préimum des élèves à South Hill, veuillez cliquer sur le lien suivant: Le nombre d'élèves bénéficiant de la prime pour les élèves au sein de chaque cohorte est très faible. Certains enfants sont confrontés à des obstacles supplémentaires à l'apprentissage qui affectent leurs progrès globaux. Le personnel cible et personnalise avec précision le soutien fourni et affine constamment les interventions. Chaque enfant et chaque famille remplit un questionnaire pour s'assurer que le soutien fourni est ciblé sur leurs besoins spécifiques. Pour plus d'informations sur la prime élève, veuillez visiter: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings La prime aux élèves est une importante source de financement supplémentaire pour l'école. Informations sur la prime de l'élève La prime aux élèves est une allocation de financement supplémentaire qui est fournie aux écoles pour soutenir des groupes spécifiques d'enfants qui pourraient être vulnérables à la sous-performance. Au niveau national, il s'agit des élèves qui ont, ou qui ont déjà eu droit à des repas scolaires gratuits (FSM), ceux qui sont pris en charge par les autorités locales et les enfants du personnel des services armés. Les écoles sont libres de décider comment utiliser cette allocation, en examinant la meilleure façon de soutenir individuellement les élèves avec des dispositions supplémentaires. Toutes les écoles sont désormais tenues de rendre compte du montant du financement de la prime aux élèves reçu et de la manière dont ce financement est utilisé, ainsi que de l'impact de ce financement sur les progrès des élèves. Pour un rapport détaillé sur le financement préimum des élèves à South Hill, veuillez cliquer sur le lien suivant: Le nombre d'élèves bénéficiant de la prime pour les élèves au sein de chaque cohorte est très faible. Certains enfants sont confrontés à des obstacles supplémentaires à l'apprentissage qui affectent leurs progrès globaux. Le personnel cible et personnalise avec précision le soutien fourni et affine constamment les interventions. Chaque enfant et chaque famille remplit un questionnaire pour s'assurer que le soutien fourni est ciblé sur leurs besoins spécifiques. Pour plus d'informations sur la prime élève, veuillez visiter: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings La prime aux élèves est une importante source de financement supplémentaire pour l'école.

Design and Technology Design and Technology Vision To develop pupils' skills and technical knowledge in designing, making and evaluating through cooking and nutrition, textiles, materials and construction. We teach a broad and varied Design and Technology curriculum, at South Hill, which aims to develop skills and knowledge through the following key areas: Design: We want our pupils to generate ideas and to model and communicate these through talking and drawing. We want them to create templates and design products that are appealing, functional and purposeful. Make: We want pupils to select from a range of materials, tools and equipment and use these to perform practical tasks such as cutting, shaping, joining, sewing, kneading and finishing. Evaluate: We want pupils to be able to talk about existing products, as well as their finished product, to compare these against the design criteria and to consider the views of others to improve their work. Technical Knowledge: We want pupils to know and use subject specific vocabulary (such as levers, sliders, wheels, axels) and to deepen their knowledge of technical processes such as how structures can be made stronger/more stable. Golden Threads As part of our Design and Technology curriculum, we have carefully mapped out Golden Threads that weave in and out of our learning. These allow us to build on previous knowledge and skills and to ensure a progression of these year after year. Our Golden Threads for DT are: Our Curriculum In EYFS, through the Early Learning Goal ‘Expressive Arts and Design’, pupils are introduced to the building blocks of our Design and Technology curriculum. Through construction, pupils explore and build with a variety of materials such as Lego or wooden bricks, alongside developing their fine motor skills with scissors, paper and other media. In Key Stage 1, pupils develop an understanding of the design, making and evaluating process when creating their own products. Examples of topics covered in KS1 include: Designing a building for a town, making a pop up toy and making a fruit/vegetable monster. In Key Stage 2, pupils further embed the design, make and evaluate cycle when creating their own products. Examples of topics covered in KS1 include: building Anderson Shelters, making Torches, making a hydraulic bridge and cooking Viking bread. By the end of Year 6, we want pupils to be able to have developed the ability to design and make a range of products (in cooking and nutrition, textiles, materials and construction) and to be confident in their technical knowledge of these areas and to be able to evaluate their own work, as well of as that of others. KEY STAGE 1 GOLDEN THREADS COOKING AND NUTRITION TEXTILES MECHANISMS USE OF MATERIALS CONSTRUCTION KEY STAGE 2 GOLDEN THREADS COOKING AND NUTRITION TEXTILES ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS STIFF AND FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIALS MOULDABLE MATERIALS Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 3 Year 1 Year 5 Long Term Plan Subject Overview Pupil Voice 'I really enjoy the creativity it brings your work. When creating our Anderson shelters I particularly enjoyed collecting the dirt need to disguise it. Harshith Y6 DT develops your creativity and the understanding of how to use tools accurately and safely such as a hacksaw. Coby Y6

Outdoor Classroom Day Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child's day. Here at Southhill, we are so lucky to have our fantastic grounds and woodland area. We are committed to providing outdoor learning opportunities wherever possible. On two days of action each year, the Outdoor Classroom campaign encourages teachers to take children outdoors to learn and play. All year round, the movement campaigns for more outdoor learning. This years Summer term date was in May. Every class enjoyed an outdoor learning session with a variety of activities including orienteering, bug hunting, den building, potion making and natural art. There was positive feedback from both children and staff . We look forward to participating in the Autumn term day in November.

Conseil d'école Bonjour! Nous sommes la voix étudiante de l'école primaire de South Hill. Le conseil d'école est composé de deux enfants de chaque classe qui ont été élus par leurs pairs. Chaque candidat souhaitant représenter sa classe doit faire un bref exposé sur ses points de vue et ses objectifs pour le conseil d'école et les enfants votent ensuite pour les candidats de la classe qu'ils préfèrent. Membres du conseil d'école 2020-2021 Année 6 - Costy & Rory / Joely & Jack Année 5 - Fraser & Gloria / Ava & Alfie S Année 4 - Taylor & Oscar / Beau S & Riley Année 3 - Izzy & Sam / Lillie & Zubin Année 2 - Eva & Oliver / Saraya & Frankie Année 1 - Emilia & Thomas / Bertie & Amelia Pupil Voice Tillie – Year 2. “I like coming to the meetings and talking about what we can improve”. Aya – Year 3. “I like being on the School Council because we make decisions for our school”. Daisy – Year 3. “I think the School Council is fun!” Grace – Year 4. “I enjoy helping other people”. Mason – Year 5. “I liked it when I met Brenda at Mountbatten Lodge and we did an activity together”. Izzy – Year 6. “The School Council helps me to make our school a better place for others”.

Éducation physique Nous sommes très chanceux d'avoir un site vert aussi merveilleux. Nous avons un vaste terrain de jeu qui est défini comme un terrain de football officiel de taille junior et un terrain de ronde ainsi qu'une piste d'athlétisme pendant la saison sportive appropriée. La surface dure est utilisée comme terrain de netball pour l'entraînement toute l'année et les matchs pendant les trimestres d'automne et de printemps. Tous les élèves ont la possibilité de participer à une variété d'activités pendant leurs cours du programme national et nous proposons des clubs supplémentaires en dehors des heures de classe pendant les trois trimestres. L'école primaire de South Hill fait partie intégrante du réseau sportif de l'école Dacorum et bénéficie énormément des ressources et de la formation offertes par le partenariat. Cela valorise le sport proposé à tous nos élèves. Des cours de natation pour les élèves de KS2 sont organisés pendant l'année scolaire. Celles-ci se déroulent au Centre sportif Hemel avec l'aide des moniteurs qualifiés du centre. L'école primaire de South Hill encourage ses élèves à faire du sport. Nous croyons que cela renforce l'esprit d'équipe dans une culture de concurrence saine. Calendrier DSSN Automne 2020 School Games Long Term Plan Subject Overview Active Lives Survey Community clubs We are extremely lucky to be close to so many great sporting clubs, who are willing and able to support our pupils and teachers. We have benefited from the coaching skills of Berkhamsted Hockey club, Leverstock Green tennis club, Bytomic Taekwondo, Christina Marks School of Performing Arts and Hertfordshire Cricket. The children have also been inspired by a visit from Victoria Ohuruogu - an English track athlete who won silver at the Commonwealth Games last year! We also book workshops for the children that support their physical and mental wellbeing. Challenge Sport Education have provided us with these a number of times and have been greatly enjoyed by the children. Running track Our extensive school grounds, includes a running track which is used by every year group each day. The children are encouraged to run or walk around the 300-metre long track in their break times, but also as healthy active breaks during lesson time. Once a half term, our sports coach sets an extra challenge, where children compete against other classes to run or walk as many laps as possible in a week. We understand that active children are often happy children so Friday is Daily Mile Friday for family to join in too! The side gate opens at 8:20am each Friday for families to run with their children before school. Orienteering course Our grounds has an orienteering course, which enables us to make some of our other lessons in the curriculum more active. Children can regularly be seen running happily from zone to zone to solve historical, geographical, mathematical and English facts. Clubs We offer a range of clubs at our school. Please use the links to find out more information. Morning Games Club – years 1 to 6 Game On football – years 1 and 2 After school football – years 3 to 6 Netball – years 4 to 6 Basketball – years 3 to 6 Street dance – years 1 to 6 Rounders – Summer term Sports day Our sports day is a day designed to inspire and engage pupils, as well as to compete. We have a whole day of sporting events, starting with a carousel, which is supported by our Sports Ambassadors, and finishing with a range of races. Bookable Clubs Sport Enrichment Sports Day Pupil Voice I like playing games with my friends. I love it when we play football. It is my favourite sport. Harry Y2 PE is very fun and it keeps me healthy. I play football, basketball, cricket and rugby. Aiden Y5 I like when we do running games. It makes me feel happy. We always have fun. Arlo Y1 My favourite sport is football. It is fun to do PE because it gives us a break from learning. I like doing tag rugby. Sam Y6

Term Dates Term Dates 2025-26 Term Dates 2026-27

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

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

Early Years Foundation Stage Early Years Vision Children in Early Years are valued as unique individuals. The stimulating environment is enhanced to reflect their interests. Our Early Years provision develops the building blocks in learning in preparation for Year 1. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is how the Government and Early Years professionals describe the educational stage in your child’s life between birth and the age of five. Reception is the final year of this stage. This is a very important stage as it helps your child get ready for the next stage of school as well as preparing them for future learning and successes. There are four guiding principles which shape practice in the Early Years at South Hill. These are: • Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured • Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships • Children learn and develop well in enabling environments with teaching and support from adults, who respond to their individual interests and needs and help them to build their learning over time. Children benefit from a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and/or carers. • Children develop and learn at different rates. The framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The three prime areas are most essential for building your child’s capacity for learning and ensuring that they are able to thrive. These are: Communication and language Physical development Personal, social and emotional development Succeeding within the prime areas will help children to develop skills in four specific areas. These are: Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive arts and design Communication and Language: involves giving children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations. Physical Development: involves providing opportunities for children to be active and interactive and develop their co-ordination, control and movement. Children are supported to understand the importance of being active and making healthy choices in relation to food. Personal, Social and Emotional Development: involves helping children to develop a positive sense of themselves and others; to form positive relationships and develop respect for others. Children learn social skills and how to manage their feelings; to understand appropriate behaviour in groups and to have confidence in their own abilities. Literacy: involves encouraging children to link sound and letters and to begin to learn to read and write. Children are given opportunities to explore a wide range of reading materials to ignite their interests. Mathematics: involves providing children opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems and using mathematical language involving shape, space and measures. Understanding the World: involves supporting children to make sense of the world in which they live and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment. Expressive Arts and Design: involves enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role play and design and technology. EYFS Overview EYFS Curriculum Ambitions Long Term Plan At South Hill, children in the EYFS learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative and critical thinking, which takes place both indoors and in our outdoor environment. Your child will be learning skills, acquiring new knowledge and demonstrating their understanding through the seven areas of learning. The areas of learning are all important and are interconnected. Pupil Voice Florence - I like school and playing with my friends Ezra P - I like playing cars with Jack Jack - I like numbers learning and Maisie mountain writing Adriti - I like to do drawing with Elsie, I draw all my family. Razzan - I like to play in the shop outside. I sell bricks and hats and tools.

South Hill se targue d'offrir un large éventail d'activités extrascolaires enrichissantes. Pour plus d'informations sur les clubs participant à ce trimestre, veuillez consulter les informations sur les pages suivantes. Si vous pensez pouvoir ajouter à notre offre, veuillez contacter le bureau de l'école.

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