School Travel Plan Our School Travel Plan at South Hill Primary School aims to encourage a healthy lifestyle and positive well-being for all. We work closely with Herts Travel Team and we currently hold a “Good” Award for our Travel Plan. Some of the aims of the School Travel Plan include: Improved safety of pupils due to less traffic. Less congestion around the school and in the local community. Healthier, happier, more alert pupils, thanks to active travel such as, cycling and walking. Avoiding parking issues around the school ground Less pollution around the school and local area. Improved road awareness of pupils. Greater staff health and well-being. Improved journey reliability for staff, pupils and parents. As a school, we actively promote walking, using a scooter, park and ride or cycling as a way of getting to school each day. Additionally, during our Walk to School Week we again encourage and record how children get to school each day that week. This is a great opportunity to help children reach their minimum 60 minutes of exercise per day. At South Hill, we ask that no cars enter the school car park during drop off and collection. Parking is very restricted around the immediate school site. Please be considerate to our local residents if parking nearby to the school or consider parking and walking. Within the school grounds, we also have a scooter station to keep bikes and scooter dry from the weather! Tom, our school crossing officer regularly visits school Tom sends the following message to keep your children safe. 1) A reminder to stay on the footpath until Tom call you to cross, do not cross before. 2) Any children who bring bikes and scooters must get off and push them across the road. 3) Parents, for the safety of all PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON YELLOW LINES or close to the crossing patrol area. We thank Tom very much for helping to keep our pupils safe

Anul 3 1/18 Knowledge Organisers - Summer Knowledge Organisers - Spring Knowledge Organisers - Autumn Yearly Overview Recommended Reading List Anul 3 engleză Anul 3 Matematică KS2 Reading VIPERS Y3/Y4 Tricky Word List Bine ați venit la cursurile Anului 3 Cenușă și Fag! (...) Urmează un an plin de acțiune, cu un curriculum bogat și divers, care vizează crearea provocărilor și dezvoltarea intereselor copiilor într-o serie de subiecte. Pe lângă dezvoltarea abilităților în matematică și engleză, copiii vor avea șansa de a-și crea și proiecta zmeu propriu; descoperiți diverse zone ale geografiei, cum ar fi continentele și oceanele din întreaga lume, precum și Kenya și Egiptul antic. Mai mult, începem să învățăm o limbă franceză, posibil pentru prima dată. Asta nu este tot, deoarece vom face un pas înapoi în timp pentru a descoperi viața din epoca de piatră. Sperăm că acest lucru vă oferă o idee despre unele lucruri pe care le vom face în acest an. Ash este predat de domnișoara Woodger și susținut de doamna Dwight. Fagul este predat de doamna Rance și susținut de doamna Smith .. (...) Vă rugăm să utilizați linkurile de pe această pagină pentru a afla mai multe despre ceea ce vom face în acest termen și nu ezitați să ne contactați dacă aveți nelămuriri sau întrebări. Doamna Rance și domnișoara Woodger (...) Transistion Booklet - Beech Transistion Booklet - Ash

Ştiinţă La South Hill School înțelegem că copiii sunt curioși în mod natural și se bucură să exploreze, să investigheze și să pună întrebări. Acest lucru este esențial pentru învățarea științei și le permite copiilor să înțeleagă mai profund lumea în care trăim. Ne propunem să oferim o educație științifică de calitate care să ofere bazele înțelegerii lumii și să creeze cursanți curioși și entuziaști. Încurajăm știința să fie predată prin sarcini practice și, dacă este cazul, prin utilizarea terenurilor noastre școlare extinse, a localității orașului nostru sau a The Box Moor Trust. Prin Știința la școala noastră, ne propunem să ne asigurăm că toți copiii: Dezvoltă cunoștințe științifice și înțelegere, precum și abilități practice de învățare distractive Dezvoltați înțelegerea diferitelor tipuri de anchete științifice care îi vor ajuta să răspundă la întrebări științifice despre lumea din jur Conectați învățarea la viața reală și explorați prin învățarea în aer liber Accesați o călătorie legată de știință în grupurile din tot anul Conectați învățarea științei cu toate celelalte subiecte pentru a aprofunda înțelegerea Programul științific primar este predat în întreaga școală. Lucrul științific și cunoștințele științifice Lucrul științific (sau abilitățile de investigație) se concentrează pe înțelegerea investigației practice și a abilităților necesare pentru a face acest lucru. Aceste abilități includ, observarea, investigarea, clasificarea, adresarea și răspunsul la întrebări, explorarea datelor și lucrul în echipă prin învățare practică. Cunoașterea științifică este înțelegerea faptelor și fenomenelor științifice și a răspunde la întrebări despre învățarea lor științifică. EYFS Elevii explorează știința prin zona de învățare numită „Înțelegerea lumii”. De asemenea, experimentează o sesiune în aer liber numită „Welly Wednesday”. (...) Etapa cheie 1 Știință Centrul de predare a științelor în etapa cheie 1 este de a permite copiilor să experimenteze și să observe fenomene; privind mai atent lumea înconjurătoare. (...) Etapa cheie 2 Știință Accentul predării științelor în etapa cheie inferioară 2 este de a permite copiilor să își lărgească viziunea științifică asupra lumii din jurul lor. Accentul predării științei în etapa superioară cheie 2 este de a permite copiilor să dezvolte o înțelegere mai profundă a unei game largi de idei științifice. (...) Linkuri științifice locale Promovăm și sărbătorim puternic învățarea științei la școala noastră. Lucrăm în colaborare cu The Box Moor Trust, un sit local de alocare, cimitirul Heath Lane, școala Lockers Park, școala Hemel Hempstead și propriile noastre terenuri pentru a ne asigura că învățarea științei este pro-activă și semnificativă. Examples of Knowledge Organisers EYFS Year 1 Year 3 Year 5 Long Term Plan Subject Overview Săptămâna Britanică a Științei Sărbătorim săptămâna britanică a științei în fiecare an, organizând o zi a științei în care elevii au o zi de învățare științifică distractivă, efectuând experimente și investigații practice. 1/4 Lockers Park Anul 6 bucurați-vă de o după-amiază de știință și tehnologie la Lockers Park. Acest lucru susține tranziția lor la școala secundară pe măsură ce învață într-un laborator de științe. BBC Bitesize Key Stage 1 - activități distractive pentru a ajuta copiii din KS1 să afle mai multe despre Știință (...) BBC Bitesize Key Etapa 2 - activități distractive pentru a ajuta copiii din KS2 să afle mai multe despre Știință (...)

Sport la South Hill Copiii din South Hill beneficiază de multe oportunități sportive atât în timpul curriculumului, cât și ca cluburi după școală. Dacă sunteți interesat să aflați mai multe despre cluburile noastre sportive oferite, discutați cu domnul Brathwaite sau doamna Cogger. Fotbal Antrenamentul pentru fotbal în anii 5 și 6 are loc joi după școală și anii 3 și 4 vineri după școală în primele două mandate. În perioada de vară, clubul de fotbal este deschis pentru anii 3-6 și are loc joi după școală. Doamna Barnes conduce un club de fotbal pentru fete doar vineri după școală, care este pentru anii 3-6. Netball Clubul Netball rulează în fiecare luni după școală, condus de domnul Brathwaite și doamna Cogger. Este deschis tuturor copiilor Anului 4/5/6. Echipa lucrează din greu pentru a-și dezvolta abilitățile; copiii învață, de asemenea, regulile jocului în pregătirea pentru un an încărcat de meciuri. În perioada de vară, clubul de luni este deschis pentru anii 3-6. Băieții și fetele sunt binevenite. Rotunjitoare Rounders Club are loc în perioada de vară, vineri, după școală și este deschis copiilor din KS2. Rotunjitoare Cricket Club takes place in the summer term on Thursday after school and is open to children in KS2.

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.

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

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.'

Guvernatori la South Hill (...) Suntem foarte norocoși la Școala South Hill, că avem un Corp de conducere solidar și grijuliu. Rolul lor în cadrul școlii este de a se asigura că copiii primesc cea mai bună educație posibilă și că standardele sunt cât mai ridicate, prin: asigurarea clarității viziunii, a etosului și a direcției strategice ținându-l pe director pentru a da seama de performanțele educaționale ale școlii și ale elevilor săi supravegherea performanței financiare a școlii și asigurarea faptului că banii ei sunt cheltuiți bine Corpul de conducere este format din reprezentanți ai părinților, personalului, consiliului județean Hertfordshire și membri cooptați de către corpul de conducere, care au abilitățile necesare pentru a contribui la guvernarea eficientă și succesul școlii. În prezent, Corpul de conducere se întrunește de patru ori pe an (inclusiv cel puțin unul pe mandat). (...) Guvernatorii noștri (la 1 decembrie 2020) Domnul Hans Peters Președinte al guvernatorilor Guvernator cooptat Durata mandatului se încheie: 07 decembrie 2021 (...) Domnișoara Joanne Wellbelove Co-director - membru din oficiu al Corpului de conducere Domnișoara Leah Wren Co-director; Guvernator cooptat Durata mandatului se încheie: 06 februarie 2024 Dna Gail May Guvernator cooptat Durata mandatului se încheie: 02 octombrie 2021 (...) Doamna Bonnie O'Dell Părinte guvernator Ales de părinți Durata mandatului se încheie: 17 septembrie 2021 (...) Doamna Claire Peters Părinte guvernator Numit de Corpul de conducere Durata mandatului se încheie: 05 octombrie 2024 (...) Doamna Katie Stewart Părinte guvernator Numit de Corpul de conducere Durata mandatului se încheie: 02 octombrie 2021 (...) Domnul Simon Crawshaw Guvernatorul autorității locale Numit de către Corpul de conducere și HCC Durata mandatului se încheie: 24 martie 2023 (...) Doamna Kim Albery Guvernator personal Durata mandatului se încheie: 08 iulie 2023 (...) Doamna Kate Chafer Guvernator cooptat Durata mandatului se încheie: 09 septembrie 2023 (...) Doamna Hayley Yendel Guvernator cooptat Durata mandatului se încheie: 30 noiembrie 2024 (...) (...) South Hill este o școală vibrantă care oferă un curriculum creativ într-un mediu remarcabil. Suntem norocoși să avem o echipă de personal strălucit, dedicat, care să ne servească școala cu angajament, răbdare și pozitivitate. Datorită lor copiii noștri sunt fericiți, îngrijiți și învață ". Dl Hans Peters - președintele guvernatorilor Faceți cunoștință cu guvernatorii Prezența guvernatorului

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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

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’