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Barlby High School Telephone: 01757 706161 York Road, Barlby Email: [email protected] Y6 Transition guide 2018-2019 Learning Selby, N Yorks Website: www.barlbyhighschool.org Hope Trust, York YO8 5JP Twitter: @Barlby_High Together, a place to thrive Everything you need to know about starting Principal: Ms Julie Caddell at Barlby High School in September 2018 Contents + Key dates
A warm welcome I am delighted to welcome you has a unique part to play in society. to Barlby High School and to Academic success is important introduce you to our school. as it is the foundation for the We are a friendly, warm and next stage of school life and gives caring community school; as students the opportunity to choose a relatively small school of their future career path. Character 530 students, every child is development is equally important personally known and cared and my desire is that our students for. As part of Hope Learning understand their self-worth and are Trust, we enjoy the benefits confident, compassionate and kind. of belonging to a much larger We have introduced the organisation which enables us to Archbishop of York Young develop staff and share resources. Leaders Award this year and Hope is a growing, successful other opportunities such as multi-academy trust and we visits to Taize and working with benefit from collaborating with communities in Malawi and schools who have a reputation Romania are at the centre of for academic excellence. helping our young people to live This year, we joined the York as part of community, developing ISSP partnership, which is an equal others as well as themselves. partnership of twelve secondary I have been leading the school schools – nine state schools for just over a year and have and three independent schools. thoroughly enjoyed getting Our students have attended to know students, staff and master classes with the aim of the wider community. It Your Transition Guide key dates providing academic challenge really is a team effort and through opportunities which I look forward to working 2 Contents + Key dates 2018 schools cannot provide alone. with you in the coming years. Teacher training day monday 3 September 3 Welcome + Key staff Our vision is that every child should flourish and develop a real Julie Caddell Induction day First day of term Tuesday 4 September 4 love for learning. We believe that Principal 5 Your first day at Barlby High Half term 29 October – 2 November every child is full of potential and 6 The school day + House teams Teacher training day friday 7 December 7 Getting to school Last day of term friday 21 December 8 Catering key people 9 ParentPay 2019 10 School uniform Teacher training day monday 7 January 12 Communicating key information First day of term Tuesday 8 January 13 Y7 curriculum + Half term 25 February – 1 March extra-curricular activities 14 Sport at Barlby High Easter break 15 – 26 April Julie Caddell Fiona Lee Karly Wallace Angela Milne Simon Rinaldi Richard Anderson 16 Helping your child May Day Monday 6 May Bank Holiday Principal Vice Principal: Vice Principal: Assistant Transition Assistant 18 Behaviour + Homework Staffing, Curriculum and Principal: Leader and Principal: 19 Mobile phones Half term 27 – 31 May Teaching and Achievement Pastoral and Head of Year 7 Special Learning Inclusion Educational 20 Home/school agreement Teacher training day friday 28 June Needs Co- 22 Notes Last day of term friday 19 July Ordinator
2 | y6 transition 2018-19 y6 transition 2018-19 | 3 Induction day Your first day at school
Living The induction day at Barlby life to The first day at secondary school is High School is a great way an exciting day for the whole family to get a feel for school life the full Your first day at Induction day Barlby High fine. We are usually a cashless The first day at secondary school Induction Day is a very The school day school and all transactions is an exciting day for the whole it will be the exciting time for the vast The day will be a little different to are done biometrically using family, but after such a long majority of young people, but a normal school day. There will your thumbprint – if this is summer holiday sometimes it is first outing some of you may feel a little be four longer sessions on your already set up you can start hard getting back into the routine for your new nervous about the move to induction day and the school to use it straight away. of school. This information school uniform High School. We hope this may feel relatively empty as lots will explain what to expect and so watch out for information will help to settle of the other students will be on timetable what you need to know to help your nerves and help you to trips and doing other exciting The timings and content of you settle in straight away. lots of photos! realise there is nothing to fear. activities. Your tutor will give you the Induction Day are: During the summer holidays On Induction Day, please a tour of the school to help you try to make sure you have had your form tutor where you will come in your current primary find your bearings. Try to think of 8.50-9.15am Formtime a practice run of the journey meet your form again. You will school uniform. It’s always some interesting questions to ask A tour of the school to school as this will help you spend the first period going good to see the different them as I’m sure other students 9.15-10.15am Lesson 1 to work out exactly what time through your timetable and getting Structure coloured uniforms and helps may find the answers helpful too! Icebreaking activities in form groups you need to set off. Walk to the acquainted with your planner. The structure for the day Try to make our staff to recognise which There will be a break after each 10.15-11.15am Lesson 2 bus stop if you catch the school Form tutors will be massively is easy to remember: a good Lesson with a member of Barlby staff impression primary school you’re from. session to give you a chance to During induction bus and set off in good time. important to you during your with your A pencil case with pens and catch up with friends from other day, your tutor 11.15-11.35am Break It will be the first time you time at secondary school. They 8.50-9.15am Registration teachers and pencils will also be required groups and also new friends will give you 11.35am-12.35pm Lesson 3 have worn your new school will get to know you really well, Registration and Tutor period activities classmates as we will be doing various you have made. If you wish to a tour of the Lesson with a member of Barlby staff uniform so be prepared for lots try to get to know them as well. i.e. assembly, reading time, quiz etc by answering school to help 9.15-10.15am Period 1 plenty of subjects in periods 2, 3 and 4. bring some money for a snack you find your 12.35-1.20pm Lunchtime of photographs from parents and After lesson one, your normal questions and If you intend to get a school at break time or some food bearings. 1.20-2.20pm Lesson 4 grandparents – you have been school day will begin. Follow 10.15-11.15am Period 2 using your bus to school, don’t worry about at lunchtime that is Lesson with a member of Barlby staff warned! Check your pencil case your timetable to see where 11.15-11.35am Breaktime fantastic manners your pass, the bus company 2.20-3.20pm Lesson 5 has all the equipment you will you are going. Don’t worry 11.35am-12.35pm Period 3 maturely. are aware and have been given Lesson with a member of Barlby staff need for your lessons. This is about getting lost, there will 12.35-1.20pm Lunchtime details of how many children such a great way to make a good be people around you to help. 1.20-2.20pm Period 4 to expect from each primary impression on your teachers. All students meet in the hall 2.20-3.20pm Period 5 school. Just get on at the bus Mr Rinaldi and members of the or annexe for break. You will be stop you would normally use. team will be on duty all day so if arriving at school able to buy food and refreshments Please be at school as close to you need to ask anything there When you arrive at school Mr but also meet up with people Try to make a good impression 8.40am as you can. Mr Rinaldi will always be someone to help. Rinaldi will be waiting for you here. Have a wander around with your teachers and will be at the front entrance The final session will finish at the front door. We will go into and meet some of the older classmates by answering plenty to meet you and take you at 3.20pm where you will the hall for an assembly with the students, they will make you feel of questions and using your into the hall for a very brief be escorted back to the bus Principal and other important welcome. If you wish to pre-order fantastic manners maturely. First assembly. Please try to sit in or you can walk home if staff you will need to meet. any food this is the time to do impressions really count! Be your form group as it makes you live locally – we’re sure After assembly, you will be that. Have a look at the menu yourself and you’ll have many registration much easier. you’ll have a fantastic day! taken to your form room with and decide what you’d like. friends by the end of the day.
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A few important things to remember which However you get to school, there are a may be different from your previous school few handy hints to help keep you safe Getting to school
Students travel to school Yorkshire County Council through a variety of transport (NYCC). They are responsible Bus passes are a key piece methods. Students walk and for allocating bus passes cycle to schools from Barlby and advising which bus your of equipment that your The school day and other neighbouring villages. child has been allocated to. child will need to keep with Students who cycle from Riccall You should receive them. Please provide them Attendance sent with the child when s/he the day they should report to use the cycle track which is a information directly from Students must attend regularly returns to school. It is the their subject teacher or Head safe means of travel avoiding NYCC, however, should you with a purse or wallet that and punctually. If a child parent’s responsibility to inform of Year. Some children require the need to use main roads. have any specific concerns the bus pass fits neatly is absent owing to illness, the school on the first day of medicines to be given during the We encourage students to or questions please contact medical appointment or family absence. If a note is not provided day. If possible, please give your ensure their bicycle is fit for NYCC in the first instance into to avoid it getting lost circumstances, a telephone call this absence may be recorded child the medicine before school, purpose and that they bring via telephone or their website or damaged in transit. on the first day of absence is as an unauthorised absence. after school and at bedtime. a lock to secure their cycle www.northyorks.gov.uk/ required by the start of school at Students must not carry pills or to the cycle stands provided school-and-college-transport 8.50am, followed by a note Medical tablets around school. If necessary, on site. We also encourage Once your child arrives If your child is ill, please do they should be handed in at main students to use a cycle at Barlby High, if you have Staying safe not send her/ him to school. If reception and an appropriate helmet and high visibility any concerns about the buses Staff are on duty at the start your child is taken ill during form completed by the parent. clothing to improve safety. please contact school reception and end of the school day to Barlby High School and we will try to support/ ensure as far as possible that house system Travelling by bus resolve any difficulties you or students arrive and leave school Our house system was Olympic champions. As a Students will attend a weekly A number of our students use your child are experiencing. in a safe, sensible manner. We launched in 2015 and school our rewards system house assembly the house the public bus services provided Students will be allocated a appreciate new students may enables all students to is based on the Olympic system helps to develop positive by Arriva. We have good time to arrive at the bus stop be anxious about travelling to develop strong and positive and Paralympic values. competition and a sense of pride communication links with the and they need to ensure they are school particularly if this is via relationships throughout in working together as a team. bus company who try to ensure at the stop five minutes before a different method to how they the school community. Olympic values we are aware of any impact to their collection time. Buses will travelled to primary school. If Each house is made up of Friendship, Respect and A rewards system is in routes that may affect students wait until the allocated time you child has specific concerns five different form groups, Excellence along with the four place that compliments arriving/leaving school. For but are responsible for getting please let us know and we can one from each year group. Paralympic values the house system and further information on bus all students to school on time. ensure they are buddied up or Each house is developed Determination, Inspiration, encourages team motivation timetables please look on the Bus passes are a key piece of are supported by a member of around the theme of Courage and Equality and community spirit. Arriva website www.arrivabus. equipment that your child will staff whilst they familiarise with co.uk/yorkshire/journey-planner need to keep with them. Please the change. Year 7 students are More than 60% of our provide them with a purse often incredibly resilient and soon BROWNLEE HOUSE ENNIS-HILL HOUSE SIMMONDS HOUSE FARAH HOUSE students are transported via or wallet that the bus pass fits embrace the new changes and school bus which is provision neatly into to avoid it getting find someone to ‘sit on the bus Sponsor: Alistair Brownlee MBE Sponsor: Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill DBE Sponsor: Ellie Simmonds OBE Sponsor: Sir Mo Farah CBE put in place by North lost or damaged in transit. with’ or walk or cycle home with.
6 | y6 transition 2018-19 y6 transition 2018-19 | 7 Catering ParentPay
Barlby High School is a cashless school and uses a high-tech payment system The school menu At Barlby High School we Menus are on a four-week provide nutritional food that is cycle, offer a wide variety of Food is served three well-balanced, varied and well choice. Students can dine times during the day: received by students. The in- together in the dining hall and Breakfast Club: before Paying for house catering team seek feedback there are other breakout areas school students can from students as to what they like, where students can sit, relax and purchase a variety of items what they would like adding to enjoy their lunch with friends. such as cereals, porridge, the menu and then modify their Students very quickly get used fruit, toast and bagels. menus in response to the student to the dining arrangements and voice. Locally sourced produce, past Year 7 feedback has been Break: snacks such as toast, things at school from a variety of suppliers is very positive – they love the fruit pots, yoghurts and also used to ensure quality. flexible dining arrangements pizza alongside drinks are ParentPay have included Red Nose Day, wrist We ensure value for money and the choice of freshly available to help re-energise We have embraced ParentPay, a bands for various charities and by keeping costs to a minimum, prepared food available. The students during the morning. secure online cashless system, at poppies for Remembrance Day freshly preparing a variety of catering team are always Barlby High School so students which again avoids the need for dishes including hot meals, available to support students. shouldn’t be required to bring students to bring cash in to school. freshly prepared pasta dishes, sandwiches, salads, Any students with allergies Lunchtime: cash to school at all. This We also ask parents to use hot meals, Pasta King, wraps and desserts. Drinks or specific dietary requirements decision was made a number Setting up your account ParentPay to pay for many baguettes, paninis, desserts are available including bottled can be catered for. Parents of years ago to avoid students In order to get your child set other items, including: and fruit are among the water, milk, juices and hot are encouraged to share losing money between home and up on the ParentPay system, a l Educational visits both in items available for purchase. chocolate amongst others. Free this information with us as school, reduce the risk of bullying consent form needs to be signed the UK and overseas water supplies are also available soon as possible so that we and put all students on a level by a parent/carer and a biometric l Rewards trips around school for students to can ensure students are able Students are split into platform. Students who are in imprint taken of the student’s l Year 11 leavers’ hoodies fill up their own water bottles. to dine with their peers. key stages for lunch so receipt of free school meals are thumbs. This is usually done at l Revision guides that queues are more not identified as the government the Year 6 visit/parent evening in Most primary schools operate manageable. Lunch priority funding is paid directly in to advance of September to ensure cashless systems through Monday Tuedsay Wednesday Thursday Friday changes each half term. their ParentPay account. There a smooth start on commencing ParentPay and accounts can Hot meal Hot meal Hot meal Hot meal Hot meal is also an option for parents/ school (subject so signed consent). be linked. Parents/carers will Students can pre-order carers to top up their child’s If parents/carers don’t wish to be issued with a login to our Lasagne Chicken fajitas Roast beef with Chicken Korma Battered fish Yorkshire puddings with brown rice food at Breakfast Club account should they choose to. give consent to the biometric data system and they can then transfer or break. Students then All students start with a collection, students can be issued any remaining credit on to Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegetarian collect their order at a maximum daily spend of £5 with a pin card that they will need their child’s new account. They Vegetarian lasagne Chimichangas Vegetarian moussaka Vegetarian Korma Wholemeal pizza with brown rice pick-up point and avoid any and this covers Breakfast Club, to show daily. This is not a ‘finger can also link with any other queues. They can spend break and lunch. However, print’ so there is no risk of identity ParentPay accounts they may Vegetables Vegetables Vegetables Vegetables Vegetables their break or lunch enjoying there is flexibility for parents to concerns due to parents/carers have for other siblings at Barlby Peas, carrots, mixed Twisty fries, peas, Roast potatoes, Mixed salad, Chips, peas, baked clubs, sporting activities or reduce this as they see fit. This agreeing to the biometric imprint. High or still at primary school. salad, jacket potatoes sweetcorn, mixed broccoli, carrots, mixed jacket potatoes beans, mixed salad, salad, jacket potatoes salad, jacket potatoes jacket potatoes spending time with friends. enables students to improve This system works effectively their independence, learn to Paying for other things in the school, but if you have any Dessert Dessert Dessert Dessert Dessert Menus are shared in advance spend wisely and not spend In addition to using the cashless difficulties please let us know. Chocolate sponge Treacle sponge and Oaty apple crumble Lemon drizzle cake Chocolate orange their money all in one go. It also system for food provision, we ParentPay is accessible and custard or fresh custard or fresh fruit and custard or fresh and custard or fresh brownies and custard both in school and online so fruit salad. Selection salad. Selection of fruit salad. Selection fruit salad. Selection or fresh fruit salad. parents and students can allows parents/carers to remain also use the ParentPay system for through the school website of yoghurts, fresh yoghurts, fresh fruit of yoghurts, fresh of yoghurts, fresh Selection of yoghurts, plan ahead if they wish. in control and not allow their donations when we run charity www.barlbyhighschool.org or fruit and tray bakes and tray bakes fruit and tray bakes fruit and tray bakes fresh fruit and tray bakes child to overspend on food. events in school. In the past these directly at www.parentpay.com
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Make a great impression with your new Barlby High School uniform Your school uniform girls’ School uniform Navy blazer with school logo N avy trousers Formal, classic smart trousers (not A uniform to skin tight, not jeans/denim/ cargo/chino/leggings) K ilt* (optional) S chool tie either KS3 version or KS4 version depending on form group/age White shirt (with trousers): unite us all... Loose fitting with stiff pointed collar to be worn l with tie; shirt must be long Expectations Purchasing your uniform Jewellery is not permitted, with enough to be tucked in and All students in Years 7 to 11 are Navy and grey trousers available the exception of one pair of plain wide enough at the neck to required to wear school uniform. at a variety of supermarkets and ear studs, a plain watch and one fasten the top button. A high standard of personal high street shops from as little charity band. No other piercings White shirt (with kilt): An appearance is expected of all as £4 a pair. School uniform for are permitted. Earrings must open-necked white blouse can be worn without the students and anyone arriving at Barlby High School is available be removed during PE/sports. school tie if wearing the kilt. Classroom Clothing, 22 Finkle school in non-uniform clothing from: Any student with an additional S lipover with school logo: can expect to be sanctioned unless Street, Selby Tel: 01757 700577 piercing will be asked to remove KS3/grey KS4/navy. an explanatory note is received the piercing and it will be Tights must be plain and and accepted. It is important that Our school uniform – confiscated as per the school rules. either black or navy. the standard of uniform reflects a essential information l Essential valuables, such Socks must be black or sense of belonging and pride in the l If a student wears training shoes as money and keys, should navy and are not permitted to be worn over tights. No school and presents our students or other footwear due to a foot never be left unattended. trainer socks please. l in the best possible light to visitors or ankle injury, then a medical No extreme hairstyles are S hoes: Plain black leather (look) and the wider community. note will be required to confirm permitted and hair should flat shoes (trainers/canvas/ the need of such footwear and be only one natural colour. If branded are not permitted). Cold weather Ankle boots may be worn he/she may have to remain in there is any doubt, parents under school trousers. In cold weather students can school during breaks to prevent should contact their child’s wear a white T-shirt under making the injury worse. Year Leader prior to re-styling. boys’ School uniform l l their shirt but this must not be Students are not permitted No nail polish, false nails, Navy blazer with school logo seen above the shirt and tie. In to wear noticeable make-up. shellac or acrylic nails. N avy or dark grey trousers adverse weather conditions Formal, classic smart trousers wellingtons or sturdy footwear (not skin tight, not jeans/ denim/cargo/chino/leggings) can be worn for the journey to PE KIT (boys and girls) Uniform checklist S chool tie either KS3 version school but students must change Polo shirt with Barlby High School logo. Hair must be of a natural or KS4 version depending colour and style – no extreme into school shoes on arrival. Shorts to match polo shirt (can on form group/age hairstyles are permitted. be purchased from Classroom White shirt: Loose fitting Outer clothing Clothing, in Selby). Make-up, if worn, should with stiff pointed collar to be not be noticeable. Denim coats/jackets, hoodies and Socks (only navy permitted). worn with tie; shirt must be Coloured nail polish, acrylic nails, long enough to be tucked in Trainers. tops with logos are not acceptable gel nails, and other forms of and wide enough at the neck for school and should not be Hoodie* (optional) With Barlby false nail are not permitted. to fasten the top button. High School logo, for use outdoors. worn. Hats and scarves should Jewellery is restricted to one S lipover with school logo: be removed when inside school Track pants* (optional) must be navy pair of stud earrings. No other KS3/grey KS4/navy. and without branding or fashion labels. forms of jewellery are allowed. buildings. We recommend that all Socks must be plain black or clothing and equipment should be Base layers* (optional) Essential valuables, such navy. No trainer socks please. must be plain navy. as money and keys, should clearly labelled with the student’s S hoes: Plain black leather (look) Gum shields are highly recommended never be left unattended. flat shoes (trainers/canvas/ name. Uniform must adhere to for all students for certain sporting If a student wears trainers or other branded are not permitted). the uniform requirements above activities such as rugby, hockey, footwear due to a foot/ankle injury, Ankle boots may be worn and on the following pages. etc in line with sporting guidelines. a medical note will be required. under school trousers.
10 | y6 transition 2018-19 y6 transition 2018-19 | 11 Communicating key information Y7 Curriculum
Ensuring you’re up-to-date with Moving to secondary school brings the latest developments at school exciting changes to what you will study An exciting curriculum
Moving to secondary school is an How will the work be Staying exciting time for most children. They different? will look forward to the big changes All children will study all of the that a secondary school timetable National Curriculum subjects. will bring them: variety; learning The main differences will be: new things; different subjects; and new teachers, to name a few. Our More teachers in touch job is to make that transition to Your child will have a specialist the new and different routines as in each of their subjects meaning Electronic communication responsibility to ensure we have a celebrate students’ achievements easy and enjoyable as possible. they will see lots more staff We operate an email only letter valid email address on our system. and contain dates and information The work done in primary than at primary school. service for communication between If you need to update your of forthcoming events. schools is both broad and varied. school and parents/carers. If you are email address at any point, The Key Stage 3 curriculum at More specialist facilities happy for us to communicate with this can be done by emailing Meeting SLT Barlby is designed to build on Your child will be able to access you by email we will also use this [email protected] or We hold regular sessions for that hard work. The curriculum many more specialist facilities system to send alerts and reminders. by contacting the main office. parents/carers to meet with the will increase specialised subject than in most primary schools extra-curricular Please ensure you provide a current Copies of all communications Principal and other members of knowledge as well as develop such as science labs, art rooms, activities email address when completing sent will appear on the website. the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) thinking and learning skills. sports facilities and technology our Admissions Pack as we will to discuss any aspect of school life. There will be time dedicated to rooms and equipment. Science Club. use this to communicate with you. Texting system new areas within the curriculum Music ‘Jam’ sessions Please note, it is the parent’s/carer’s We operate a texting service for School Gateway allowing students to express getting to lessons run most break and lunchtimes giving school reminders and emergency Parents can register on to the themselves more creatively around school students an opportunity communication, for example ‘School Gateway’ app. Once both in individual subjects and As the children are being taught by to learn and practise new term-time holidays should we need to send an your child is registered at across the whole subject range. specialist subject staff in specialist songs or instruments. urgent message to parents in Barlby High School you will In Year 7 all students facilities, the students will need to KS4 band. It is not possible for us to authorise an light of school closure due to receive information on how to will follow the same core move around the site to access them. KS3 DJ Club and Choir. absence for a term-time holiday other Art Club on Fridays after than in very exceptional circumstances. bad weather. Please ensure you do this. Currently this enables curriculum including: l school 3.45-5.15pm. Ideal Attendance at school is very important provide a mobile number when school to share information English Maximising potential for any enthusiastic artist for your child’s future as there is a l completing our Admissions Pack such as lesson timetables with Mathematics At Barlby we aim to challenge all to come and experiment clear link between attendance and as we will use the information you parents. In future we will be l Science (including Biology, children with regard to their ability with a new technique, achievement. Even a few days absence refine their skills outside can impact on a child’s progress. provide when sending out texts. sharing achievements and Chemistry and Physics) and allow them to maximise their assessment results via the l Languages potential. To help your child fulfil of lesson time or to work on a project. The Principal has a discretionary power Newsletters app. Payments can also be l Humanities (including that potential we ask that you Trampolining Club at to authorise absence in exceptional Regular newsletters are sent to made via credit or debit card Geography, History and RS) actively encourage them to get circumstances and evidence must be lunch in the gym on l provided alongside the request form. all parents/carers which provide as well as online consent for Art, Technology and ICT involved and take all of the new most Wednesdays Please note this is not an entitlement. updates from around the school, activities such as school trips. l Performing Arts opportunities they will be given. in the school year.
12 | y6 transition 2018-19 y6 transition 2018-19 | 13 Sport at Barlby
We have a wide range of sporting activities on offer at Barlby High School Sporting chance for everyone Great facilities You are coming to a school with excellent sports facilities! This means we can offer a wide range of activities and lessons are very rarely effected by adverse weather conditions. We have extensive playing fields, an astro turf, pool, dance studio, gymnasium, sports hall and a weights room. A wide range of activities There are so many sports available and we will try very hard to find a sport for all students to be good at. We cycling, volleyball, handball, regularly teach the following skiing and snowboarding. sports: athletics, football, We genuinely want all of you to badminton, rugby, netball, find a sport to be good at and clubs hockey, gymnastics, fitness, are open to all students. Please give table tennis, orienteering, them a go – you never know who basketball and trampolining. will be the next Olympic champion! the theory behind the sports that We also offer taster courses in help to improve performance. Our the following sports: judo, archery, learning new skills aim is to develop your knowledge, fencing, You will be learning skills skills and most importantly a triathlon, through many sports at Barlby love of sport that means you We genuinely want all of shooting, High. In addition to learning will continue to participate you to find a sport to be pursuit practical skills you will also learn for the rest of your lives. good at and clubs are open to all students. Please Going even further give them a go – you never You could have the chance to play for school teams, some of which have been very successful or even join the Ski Trip and enjoy another fantastic sport in the know who will be the beautiful mountains of Italy. Some of you might want to be coaches, referees next Olympic champion! and sports leaders and we will help you work towards these ambitions.
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How to help your child get the best experience from their time at Barlby Helping your child
We asked a group of students across assessment deadlines. Don’t the age and ability range at Barlby, nag us to get work done, but give how you as parents/carers can us the freedom to organise our “Take an interest in what we are support them to be the best that own time first before stepping in.” learning. Ask us what we have they can be. This is what they said: learned because by explaining it Getting involved to you helps us to understand our Getting organised “Attend our Parents/Carers evenings learning better. This also helps “Give us an area at home where we because this is your chance to speak us to ask you if there is anything can work. This might be a study to the teachers about our learning. we don’t understand. It is OK to or desk in our bedrooms. Ask We feel supported at home and admit to us if you find something us what kind of area we would school when you attend parents difficult because it helps us to like; some of us like to be on our evenings (even if we sometimes understand that we are not own, some of us like to be able to get into trouble because we going to be perfect at everything, talk through our learning, some haven’t done our home-learning but we can learn together!” of us like background music and or worked to our best in lessons!). “Watch TV programmes with us some of us like total silence!” It is an opportunity for us to get that may help us in our learning.” “Sometimes we are not as praise from you and the teachers “Play games with us that may organised as we should be so as well as support for how we can help us in our learning eg Scrabble keep a pack of materials at improve. Don’t worry if you don’t and computer/internet games.” home; these should include pens, know things about the subjects pencils, rubber, ruler and paper.” we are studying because the Additional help “Keep a dictionary at home teachers are very helpful and will “Help us with our home-learning, for checking spellings and answer any questions you have.” but don’t do it for us! Ask questions the meaning of words.” “Read the teacher and student such as ‘what are you going to do “When we are revising for end comments in our books so you next?’ or ‘how does that work?’ By of topic assessments and exams know what we are doing well answering these types of questions we might need revision guides at, what we need to improve we will develop our own ideas.” and revision materials eg sticky on and how we can do this.” “Teachers set us home-learning notes, revision cards and blank “80% of our time is spent outside through ‘Show My Homework’ Take an interest in what we are paper for mind-maps. There are of school so we need to learn which we really like because we learning. Ask us what we have lots of revision apps available!” outside of school too. We could can check our home-learning via learned because by explaining “Help us to get into good habits visit places together that are an app or the website. Parents/ from Year 7 by looking through linked to what we are learning carers can use the app and it to you helps us to understand our student planners to check that about in school. Even going website so you know exactly what our learning better. Y7 student comment we are using them correctly and to the shops will help us with our home-learning is, when it keeping to home-learning and our percentages for maths!” is set and when it is due in.”
16 | y6 transition 2018-19 y6 transition 2018-19 | 17 Behaviour + homework Mobile phone policy
We have high expectations and We expect all students to abide reward students for their efforts by our mobile phone policy On your best Be smart with behaviour mobile phones mobiles are not seen or heard hand the phone in to Inclusion expected behaviour l To encourage and develop Mobile Phone Policy either in the school building or at the start of the day, and then In order for our school to run a sense of personal homework This policy should be read outside during break and lunch collect it again at the end of the smoothly on a day to day basis responsibility and We use an online tool called ‘Show in conjunction with the breaks. All mobiles should be day, or it will be agreed that the and to give everyone at Barlby accountability by students My Homework’ to help you keep Acceptable Usage Policy kept in their bags or even better phone will be kept at home. The track of your child’s homework. for ICT equipment. High School the best chance, we and emphasise that Show My Homework will allow you locked away in their locker. student will also receive an After have a Behaviour for Learning they make clear choices to see the details of the tasks your If a student is caught using a School Detention. As part of the policy. This sets out the rules to regarding their behaviour. child has been set, as well as their mobile phone or their mobile meeting a Behaviour contract make sure over 600 people can l To ensure that students submission status and grades. Show At Barlby High School we want disrupts a lesson on the first will be signed to say that both the My Homework enables you to: work together happily on a daily are rewarded for positive Log in at any time (24-hour access) students to be focused on their occasion it will be confiscated, student and the parent/carers are basis. We place emphasis on our contributions that they make. View the quality and academic studies and not be given to Inclusion and a code aware that any future incidents rewards system and each term l To communicate with quantity of homework distracted by using mobile phones issued. The student will be will be dealt with by a member of See everything via a free app awards are issued to students parents/carers quickly available for iPhone, iPad, iPod during the time they are in school. able to collect the phone at the the Senior Leadership Team. This within each house. These rewards where significant positive Touch and Android devices However, we do understand end of the school day from member of staff can apply a more are given to students that have and negative intervention Receive automated notifications that many students have a Inclusion. A letter will be sent serious sanction appropriate for been nominated by staff in has taken place. before homework is due mobile phone and for a number to the student’s parent/carer so persistently ignoring school rules. school for their outstanding You will be provided with login details to of parents/carers this is a safety they are aware the phone has contribution to school life. Staff What should you do if you your personal account, which is linked measure for students on their been confiscated. We will expect will issue a vote for a student to are being bullied? to your child’s homework calendar. To way to and from school. We all parents/carers to sign to say receive an award based on the We do not accept any form of view your child’s individual homework strongly recommend that parents they are aware the mobile has please visit www.barlbyhighschool.org Olympic and Paralympic values. bullying and have clear anti- do not try to make contact with been confiscated and any further h On a daily basis rewards are bullying procedures as part of our The link for Show My Homework is their son or daughter during incident will be treated seriously. rlby Hig issued by staff in school through Behaviour Policy. If you suspect accessed via the learning resources tab, the school day. A student who If we have any more incidents At Ba ant praise, postcards home, letters they your child is being bullied follow this link and click on the top right needs to contact parents can with a student’s mobile it will School we w ‘Login’ button. Should you forget your s to tudent and phone calls home. These please inform their Form tutor password or have any login issues, it is do so through Inclusion. again be confiscated. Inclusion s sed on also possible to view all homework set e focu all contribute to house points. and Head of Year. Try and give will contact home to arrange b cademic The main aims of our school as much information as possible. without logging in using the same link. staying in touch a suitable time for the parents their a s and not Behaviour for Learning policy: Your child can report bullying to If any parent needs to get in to come in and collect the studie Computers are available at break and tracted l To promote positive any member of staff in school and lunchtime in the Annexe and iZone for touch with their son or daughter phone. A lunch time detention be dis bile environment in both teaching all students can post information students to access their accounts whilst urgently during the school day will be given as a sanction. by using mo areas and around the school into the school ‘Worry Box’ at school. Show My Homework can also they should contact the school If there are any further s during be translated into over 50 languages. phone ey site where learning can be which is based in Inclusion. office or Inclusion and a message incidents the phone will not e time th th chool. effective, where both staff and In the first instance, we If you or your child have any questions will be passed on. If parents/ be returned until a meeting is are in s students feel safe and respected. suggest your form tutor about the service, please don’t hesitate carers feel it is important that arranged with either the Head l to get in touch with the team at Show My To minimise low level disruption and Head of Year are the Homework, who are always happy to help. their child has a phone with them, of Year or member of the Senior so we can maximise the amount best people to talk to about Email [email protected] or they must support the school Leadership Team and the student. of time available for learning. concerns of bullying. call 0207 197 9550. by reinforcing the policy that Either the student will agree to
18 | y6 transition 2018-19 y6 transition 2018-19 | 19 Home/school agreement
The one rule for all members of the school community is everyone should act with courtesy and consideration to others at all times. Sharing our vision and expectations
Expectations for Expectations around A Student Charter Home School Agreement l ensure your child comes to confirmation Lessons – We must: School – We must: All students at Barlby High The School expects that school with the appropriate By signing this you are l arrive on time, fully l be in morning Registration/ School have certain basic you (as a student): uniform and equipment. confirming that you have equipped, in correct school Assembly before 8.50am rights and responsibilities: l are punctual and l attend parents’ evenings read and agree with these uniform, and ready to start and in Period 4 by 1.20pm l I have the right to learn and attend regularly. and discussions about your expectations and the Behaviour the lesson in silence. l wear full and correct school the responsibility to behave in l take responsibility for your son/ daughter’s progress. for Learning Policy as detailed l take our planners to uniform in class and when a way that allows staff to teach own learning, organisation l advise the school of problems/ in the school planner and every lesson, have them moving around school (no and other students to learn. and behaviour. achievements/issues on the School’s website. opened on the desk. jewellery, no noticeable make- l I have the right to be and feel l work to the best of your ability, concerning your child. l follow instructions the up and top button fastened). safe and have a responsibility complete your homework on l reply to school communications first time they are given. l avoid confrontation and do as to act in a way that allows other time and meet deadlines. and notify the school on l concentrate and participate. we are told first time, every time. students to be and feel safe. l participate to the best of your first day of absence. l speak and act towards others l move calmly and quietly l I have the right to expect ability in school/form activities. l when contacting the school with both courtesy and respect. about the school. that my property remains l follow the school rules and please be polite and respectful l not distract others – allow l be polite, use inoffensive safe and have a responsibility uniform requirements. to members of staff. teachers to teach and language and respect to act in a way that allows l are honest, polite and exhibit others to learn. the feelings of others. my property and that of good behaviour at all times. Home School Agreement Student signature Date l complete class and homework l understand that all forms of others to remain safe. l show respect for others, We (as a school) will: to the best of our ability bullying are unacceptable. l I have the right to be treated their possessions and the l provide effective teaching. and meet all deadlines. l eat only in designated areas fairly and with respect and a school environment. l provide a happy and caring l take pride in our work and place litter in the bins responsibility to treat others l share any problems with a school environment. and keep books, including provided (no chewing gum). fairly and with respect. teacher and parents/carers. l set appropriate homework planners, in good condition. l stay on the premises at all times. l I have the right to have my for your child. l treat all property (whoever efforts recognised and have The School expects that l effectively monitor your it belongs to) and the school a responsibility to recognise you (as a parent/carer): child’s progress. premises with respect. the efforts of others. l support the School’s l praise your child for Parent/Carer Date l ensure that mobile phones l I have the right to attend a Behaviour Policy. their achievements. and music players are not pleasant school and the l ensure regular and punctual l approach problems in a professional, seen or heard in the building responsibility to keep it pleasant. attendance by your child, and fair and consistent manner. at all, or outside the building l I have the right to benefit avoid holidays in term time. l communicate our concerns and at break, lunchtimes or from the good name of l support your son/daughter problems concerning your child. before or after school. Barlby High School and have in homework and other l provide a wide range of a responsibility to dress and opportunities for learning. extra-curricular activities. behave in a way that builds l have positive and l communicate up-to-date upon this reputation. realistic expectations of and timely information your child’s ability. about school events. Form Tutor Date
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