KS2 Carol Service at St Johns Church Each year KS2 visit St John's Church for our carol service.it is a lovely occasion which gets us in the festive mood with our choir singing beautifully and hearing some soloists too. Parents and carers are invited and fill the church which makes this event one of the most popular in the school calendar. 'T he singing and the readings were lovely; the children all showed the school at its best. The atmosphere was truly festive'. Chair of Governors Some Year 3 pupils said: I liked singing in the church. It made me feel happy. I felt excited...the lights on the trees were lovely. I liked it when Jacob sang the solo. I liked Year 5 Silver Birch Jingle Bells song. I felt musical and excited. I enjoyed singing with choir.

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

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Anglisht Writing Vision To develop pupils’ writing skills to enable them to write independently in a variety of genres and for a range of purposes. Qëllimi kryesor për shkrim-leximin në South Hill është të promovojë standarde të larta të gjuhës dhe shkrim-leximit duke pajisur nxënësit me një zotërim të fortë të gjuhës së folur dhe të shkruar dhe për të zhvilluar dashurinë e tyre për letërsinë përmes leximit të gjerë për kënaqësi. Kjo nga ana tjetër do të zhvillojë aftësitë e tyre të të shkruarit në të gjitha zhanret; zyrtare dhe joformale. Ne synojmë ta mbështesim këtë përmes promovimit të shkrim-leximit dhe përdorimit të teksteve me cilësi të lartë në të gjitha fushat e kurrikulës sonë. Kurrikula kombëtare për anglisht synon të sigurojë që të gjithë nxënësit: lexoni lehtë, rrjedhshëm dhe me mirëkuptim të mirë zhvilloni zakonin e leximit gjerësisht dhe shpesh, si për kënaqësi ashtu edhe për informacion përvetësojnë një fjalor të gjerë, një kuptim të gramatikës dhe njohuri të konvencioneve gjuhësore për leximin, shkrimin dhe gjuhën e folur vlerësojmë trashëgiminë tonë të pasur dhe të larmishme letrare shkruaj qartë, saktë dhe koherentisht, duke përshtatur gjuhën dhe stilin e tyre në dhe për një varg kontekstesh, qëllimesh dhe audiencash përdorni diskutimin në mënyrë që të mësoni; ata duhet të jenë në gjendje të shtjellojnë dhe shpjegojnë qartë kuptimin dhe idetë e tyre janë kompetentë në artet e të folurit dhe të dëgjuarit, duke bërë prezantime zyrtare, duke demonstruar të tjerëve dhe duke marrë pjesë në debat Long Term Plan - Literacy Grammar Plan Subject Overview - Reading Subject Overview - Writing Listat drejtshkrimore të kurrikulës KS1, LKS2, UKS2 Përdorni butonat më poshtë për të parë se çfarë mëson çdo vit në mësimet e anglishtes. Viti 1 Viti 2 Viti 3 Viti 4 Viti 5 Viti 6 Parents Grammar Morning We enjoy celebrating writing at South Hill. We display work from EYFS to Year 6 on our Writer of the Month display board. This is where children have a chance to show off a good piece of writing from across the curriculum. Here is a photo of our current writers of the month. Pupil Voice I love the big library - Eric Y6 I like the different books we read in class - Freddy Y5 Reading helps me learn more! - Stanley Y1 Poetry First Prize We are absolutely thrilled to share the news that Aiden in Year 5, has won The Marlowes Olympic poetry competition! We are delighted that Aiden felt inspired to write an Olympic poem and as a result the school received the £1000 prize. Well done Aiden for writing a winning poem. Aiden was invited to receive the cheque for the school at the Marlowes from the Mayor. Click here for the coverage in Hemel Today.

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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

Shkencat humane dhe të mësuarit jashtë 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. Këtu në shkollën fillore South Hill, ne duam të bëjmë një udhëtim në të kaluarën ose të eksplorojmë botën përreth nesh. Këtu janë disa nga gjërat emocionuese që ne kemi qenë deri në: 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

Edukimi Fizik Ne jemi me shumë fat që kemi një sit kaq të mrekullueshëm të gjelbër. Ne kemi një fushë të gjerë loje që është shënuar si një fushë zyrtare e futbollit me madhësi të vogël dhe një fushë e rrumbullakët, si dhe një pistë atletikë në sezonin e duhur sportiv. Sipërfaqja e fortë përdoret si fushë netball për stërvitje gjatë gjithë vitit dhe ndeshjeve gjatë Termave të Vjeshtës dhe Pranverës. Të gjithë nxënësit kanë mundësinë të marrin pjesë në një larmi aktivitetesh gjatë orëve të tyre të Kurrikulës Kombëtare dhe ne ofrojmë klube shtesë jashtë orarit të shkollës gjatë të tre mandateve. Shkolla Fillore South Hill është një pjesë aktive e Rrjetit Sportiv të Shkollës Dacorum dhe përfiton jashtëzakonisht shumë nga burimet dhe trajnimet e ofruara përmes partneritetit. Kjo rrit sportin që ofrohet për të gjithë nxënësit tanë. Mësimet e notit për nxënësit e KS2 organizohen gjatë vitit shkollor. Këto zhvillohen në Qendrën Sportive Hemel duke përdorur instruktorët e kualifikuar të qendrës. Shkolla Fillore South Hill inkurajon nxënësit e saj të marrin pjesë në sport. Ne besojmë se ai ndërton shpirtin e ekipit në një kulturë të konkurrencës së shëndetshme. Kalendari DSSN Vjeshtë 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

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Picture News At South Hill School, we utilise the Picture News of our PSHE lessons in Spring 1 and 2. In our first assembly of the week on a Monday morning, the pupils are introduced to the topic they will be following in 'Picture News' for their PSHE lessons. This week, we discovered that in 2025, pupils will be allowed to study British sign language as a GCSE. We thought about this key question; 'Should we learn sign language at school?' Sign Language in School Picture News for Parents So how can Picture News support our pupil’s understanding of PSHE? Picture News is a fantastic resource to help our school teach pupils about current affairs and what’s happening in the world by using real life learning. This facilitates them to develop respect for others whilst incorporating the technique of reflection. Furthermore, it allows pupils to learn about themselves and what interests them. This can then sparks their own imaginations, passions and what they want to change or act upon by voicing opinions and feelings about the topic. There are a number of related resources to facilitate this process such as; useful vocabulary, British Values, Protective Characteristics and on some occasions (if topic specific) the UN Convention of the Rights of the Pupils (UNCRC, 1989). Picture News Spring 2025 Picture News Pupil Voice

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