Parent Handbook 2020-21 Key Stage 2 Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School 1 WELCOME CONTENTS FROM THE HEAD CONTACT INFORMATION 6 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 28 AIMS AND ETHOS 8 LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM 29 WHERE TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION 10 LEARNING ENRICHMENT AND ASSESSMENT 30 WELL-BEING 12 HOMEWORK 31 THE THREE Rs 14 SOME IDEAS FOR HOME SUPPORT 32 THE LEARNING HABITS WHEEL 16 TRANSITION TO SENIOR SCHOOL 34 IPADS 18 CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS 35 ENGLISH 20 HEALTH 36 MATHEMATICS 23 USEFUL INFORMATION 38 THE CONNECTED CURRICULUM 24 BOYS' PREP SCHOOL UNIFORM 44 MUSIC 27 TERM DATES 48 STAFF 50 When you choose Surbiton High Boys’ emotional intelligence by embracing the Prep, you are embarking on a lifelong characteristics valued so highly. love of learning; full of innovation, From the minute they step over the creativity and challenging opportunities. threshold, they are part of a thriving By developing this thirst for learning, we community which will catch them when encourage boys to challenge themselves they fall and praise them when they achieve. within the safety of the Surbiton The close relationship that we have with community, knowing full well they will the parents allows us to have a transparent, be supported, nurtured and scaffolded open relationship which thrives on trust along the way. The boys are constantly and helps the boys flourish within it. urged to think deeply about all aspects of school life. We value responsibility, The boys at Surbiton Prep are happy, resilience and respect in our boys and we active and enthusiastic learners; they love expect them to live by the motto, ‘May life and they love learning. All staff form Love Always Lead Us’. This permeates a part of their journey through the School through each layer of school life and and we never fail to be excited as they the children begin to develop a strong embark on their journey with us. 2 3 CONTACT CHAIR OF THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY Mr Adrian McKeon c/o Senior School INFORMATION SURBITON HIGH SCHOOL IS A PART OF UNITED LEARNING AND THE UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST (UCST) Chair of the UCST Board Mrs Angela Crowe, JP PRINCIPAL Mrs Rebecca Glover CORRESPONDENCE FOR MRS ANGELA CROWE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO UNITED SENIOR HEAD OF PREP SCHOOLS & Ms Clemmie Stewart LEARNING REGISTERED OFFICE Worldwide House HEAD OF SURBITON HIGH GIRLS’ Thorpe Wood PREPARATORY SCHOOL Peterborough PE3 6SB HEAD OF SURBITON HIGH BOYS’ Mrs Tracey Chong T 01832 864444 PREPARATORY SCHOOL Surbiton High School is regulated by the Department for Education and the relevant GIRLS’ PREPARATORY SCHOOL ADDRESS 95 – 97 Surbiton Road contact details can be found on the DfE website (www.education.gov.uk). Kingston upon Thames Surbiton High School is also noted on the Edubase register which is available at KT1 2HW www.edubase.gov.uk. T 020 8546 9756 BOYS’ PREPARATORY SCHOOL ADDRESSES 3 Avenue Elmers Surbiton KT6 4SP T 020 8390 6640 CHARLES BURNEY HOUSE 143 Maple Road Surbiton KT6 4BB T 020 8439 1400 SENIOR GIRLS’ SCHOOL ADDRESS 13 – 15 Surbiton Crescent Kingston upon Thames KT1 2JT T 020 8546 5245 4 5 • coached and encouraged to develop • encouraged to be emotionally invested strong relationships, to be empathetic in their learning, persevering in the AIMS AND ETHOS and responsive to the needs of face of difficulties, noticing subtle themselves and others differences and patterns, managing their distractions, and becoming absorbed in • empowered to lead a meaningful life, to Surbiton High School aims to inspire, encourage and empower their learning be able to understand what their goals are, young people to be the very best they can be. and to know what they are striving for • empowered to be fully involved in their learning, growing in interdependence, • empowered to draw strength from collaborating effectively, listening Ethos from all faiths and none, and we share celebrating their accomplishments, in with United Learning its core mission: empathetically to others, and imitating • We are a vibrant learning community, order to tackle new challenges. ‘to bring out the best in everyone’. their learning habits which inspires all pupils to discover We are fully committed to the aims We achieve these aims through our and embrace their individuality, to grow • inspired, encouraged and empowered to of the Framework for Excellence: inculcation of learning habits. Our in their intellectual curiosity, and to be productive, planning their learning www.unitedlearning.org.uk children are: enjoy their independence in advance, revising and reviewing Aims • inspired in their thinking to ask questions, their progress, distilling important • We acknowledge that there is no such to make connections, to imagine information, and developing their own • Surbiton High School aims to inspire, thing as a typical Surbiton High School possibilities, to reason methodically and meta-learning. pupil, and that impressive academic encourage and empower our young to capitalise on their resources results are just one aspect of our rich people to discover and liberate the very tapestry of educational provision; best of themselves, exceeding their we encourage every child to grow in potential in an intellectually rigorous compassion, treat others with respect, and challenging academic environment, and maintain an outward-looking balanced with outstanding pastoral care attitude, living out the School’s motto: and support ‘Amor Nos Semper Ducat’ (‘May Love We achieve these aims through our Always Lead Us’) Charter for Happiness and Well-being. Our • We empower every child to thrive: children are: by developing social and emotional • inspired to deploy their greatest strengths intelligence, becoming rounded to tackle all situations, developing a and grounded in character, and growth mindset and a ‘can do’ attitude, demonstrating kindness and service to equipped with the tools to maximise others their positive emotions • Surbiton High School is the founding • encouraged to find their niche, to be member of the United Church Schools fully engaged in educational activities, Trust and a leading school within and to meet any major challenge that United Learning. Valuing our Christian comes their way heritage, we welcome staff and children 6 7 WHERE TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION Key policies and further information • First Aid Policy covering the following areas are • Head Boy Team Policy available on the School’s website • Health and Safety Policy - Group www.surbitonhigh.com and also on • Health and Safety Policy - Local request from the School Office: • Learning Outside the Classroom • Academic Performance Statement • Missing Pupil Policy • Admissions Policy • Physical Restraint Policy • Anti-bullying Policy • Provision of Information Policy • Behaviour and Discipline Policy • PSHCE Schemes of Work • Child Protection and Safeguarding • School Worship and Assemblies Policy • Searches and Confiscation Policy • Co-curricular Policy • Special Educational Needs Policy • Code of Conduct - Pupils • Supervision of Pupils on Site Policy • Complaints Policy • Uncollected Pupils Policy • Curriculum Policy • Word Processor Policy • Drugs Policy • Early Education Funding • Educational Visits Policy • English as an Additional Language Policy • Equal Opportunities Policy • Exclusion, Expulsion, Removal and Review Policy and Procedures 8 9 The well-being and pastoral care at the This relationship begins before the Boys’ Prep School is a vital and integral Reception boy has started the School, and part of school life. We value the individual throughout the year. The Year 6 boys take WELL-BEING strengths of each boy and honour their immense pride in caring and supporting successes through varied celebrations. In their buddy up until their very last day at partnership with the parents, we nurture School. and foster positive relationships with our We have three Houses at the School: pupils, and at the heart of the pastoral Arundel, Caernarvon and Balmoral. programme is our school motto: May Love During the year we hold many Always Lead Us. House charity events, assemblies and We are proud of our warm, nurturing ethos celebrations, encouraging team spirit of the School and in addition to guiding the and friendships across the year groups. boys to high academic achievement, our Every term, pupils have a chance to programme of learning celebrates personal earn House Points for good work, effort strengths, builds confidence from an early and achievement aiming for the target of age and recognises the importance of self- Platinum award. The House Captains, in esteem. We encourage the boys to develop Year 6, keep track of the accumulating a sense of self-discipline, responsibility House Points on a weekly basis, and are and courtesy, as well as sensitivity to the hopeful to raise the cup, at the end of the needs of others. year, for the winning House. Our House Sports Day, which we share with the Girls’ Our dedicated and caring staff provide Prep School, is also one of our highlights a happy, safe and exciting learning in the School calendar, another chance to environment whilst ensuring that the lift the winning cup and celebrate. boys’ individual needs are met. The Form Teacher is the first point of contact for parents, and our ‘Open Door’ policy means that parents can discuss any aspect of care or day-to-day issues as, and when, necessary. There are many leadership opportunities at the Boys’ Prep. The School Council, Eco Committee, Year 6 Buddies and our House system; the boys are encouraged to have a voice and be a part of the wider school community. In Year 6, all the boys are awarded a role within the School. The highest accolade is Head Boy, along with a Deputy Head and Senior Prefects, however, the role that all the Year 6 boys cherish, is ‘Buddy’ to a Reception pupil. 10 11 CHARACTER AND VALUES Rs at The Boys’ e 3 Pre Character and values are an essential part with them, throughout a range of contexts. Th p of education within the curriculum and Respect, Responsibility and Resilience are also taught in explicit ways.