Starbank School, Year 6 Parent Induction Evening

15th, 16th and 17th June 2021 STAR Multi- Education Trust

>We are a mixed Multi-Academy Trust that runs both faith-based and non-faith primary and secondary schools >STAR schools promote excellence in everything they do >We employ the very best staff and invest heavily in their continuing professional development Starbank school, Birmingham

>Sponsored Academy Mixed all through school that joined October 2020 >Characterised by focus on: > Educational excellence > Character development > Service to communities > Specialism in leadership Educational Excellence Starbank School, Birmingham Educational Excellence

>High powered academic curriculum with the English Baccalaureate at its core >Progression rigorously monitored >Regular reporting to parents >Targeted intervention for pupils falling below nationally expected levels Our Curriculum

Year 7 Year 8 English 4 4 Maths 4 4 Science 4 4 History 2 2 Geography 2 2 French/Spanish 2 2 Computing 2 2 P.E. 2 2 Religious Studies 1 1 Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship Education 1 1 Creative Arts 1 1 TOTAL 26 26 Supporting Achievement

>Intervention in English and Maths for all learners below nationally expected levels. Examples > In-class support > Small group after-school sessions > One-to-one online tuition > Additional booster work to complete at home Character Development Starbank School, Birmingham Integrity Integrity adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. She had the integrity to refuse to compromise on matters of principle. People voted for the president because they believed he was a man of integrity Leadership Thought for the Week

“Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel”

Ralph Waldo Emerson STAR anthem

Service to Communities Starbank School, Birmingham Service to Communities A Leadership Specialism for All

A focus on the STAR Leadership Characteristics of Performance Leadership, Moral Leadership and Civic Leadership – characteristics that together ensure our pupils not only ‘do their best’ but ‘do the right thing’ Specialisms in Leadership Starbank School, Birmingham STAR Diploma

Character Development

Educational Excellence STAR Diploma Service to Communities Organisation of the School Starbank School, Birmingham Timings of the Day and Term Dates

Monday-Thursday Friday 8.20am – Line up 8.20am-Line-up 8.30am-9.00am- 8.30am-9.00am-(Tutor/Assembly/Guided (Tutor/Assembly/Guided Reading Time Reading Time 9.00am-9.55am-Period 1 9.00am-9.40am (PSHE) 9.55am-11.05am-Period 2 (including 15 9.40am-11.00am-Period 1 (including min break) 20min brunch) 11.05am-12pm-Period 3 11.00am-12.00pm-Period 2 12pm-12.55pm-Period 4 12.55pm-2.15pm (including lunch) 2.15pm-3.10pm-Period 6

Structure of the School Day Please note that there may be some minor adjustments made to the school day before the end of this academic year. We will notify you of this once the decision has been made. Holiday Patterns 20/21

Autumn Term 2021 Staff Inset Day Tuesday 31st August 2021 Re-opening on Wednesday 1st September 2021 Mid-term closure Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October 2021 Closure after school on Friday 17th December 2021 Christmas Holiday Monday 20th December – Monday 3rd January 2022 No. of openings 73

Spring Term 2022

Staff Inset Day Thursday 4th January 2022 Re-opening on Wednesday 5th January 2022 Mid-term closure Monday 21st February – Friday 25th February 2022 Closure after school on Friday 8th April 2022 Easter Holiday Friday 11th April - Friday 22nd April 2022 No. of openings 63

Summer Term 2022 Staff Inset Day Monday 25th April 2022 Re-opening on Tuesday 26th April 2022 May Day Closure Monday 2nd May 2022 Staff Wellbeing Days Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th May 2022 (Eid ul Fitr) Mid-term closure Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June 2022 Staff Wellbeing Day Monday 11th July 2022 (Eid ul Adha) Closure after school on Thursday 21st July 2022 No. of openings 54

Pastoral Team

>Vice Principal – Mr Tonks >SLT link – Ms Martin Assistant Principal >Head of Year- Ms Qureshi >Learning Coordinators Role of Head of Year

>First point of contact for parents >Monitoring of attendance and punctuality >Monitoring of behaviour and discipline >Supporting progress and achievement Attendance, Behaviour & Discipline Starbank school Birmingham Pupil Code of Conduct

> The School’s Pupil Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy make clear our expectations for pupils and the ways in which we promote outstanding behaviour and marginalise poor behaviour Home School Agreement Education & Role of Parent The Home-School Agreement

> The Home-School Agreement outlines the expectations of parents, pupils and the school > A copy of the agreement is provided in the Parent Handbook > All families must sign the agreement > A copy will be in your packs– both parents and pupils should sign and return back to school STAR anthem We want you to be safe when you are travelling to school. We realise that it might be difficult to remember when you are with your friends but it is important that you do behave well. Remember that in your uniform, you represent us all. Your behaviour on the way to school or home, will always be reported to us. Be safe, stay within your year group. Sanitise your hands and wear a mask on public transport. Respect members of the public and their right to safe transport. Say ‘Good Morning’. Cross the line ready to learn - with the correct uniform and mindset. We are happy to have you. We believe in you. If you have a problem, let us know now – let us help. Show us that you are ready to learn. Be silent. Be in order. Face forwards. Listen attentively. Travel in the most direct route to your lesson. Follow the one way system. Do not wait for your friends. No physical contact. Keep noise levels low Sit where you are asked to sit. Remain in your seat for the whole lesson. Listen actively to the teacher and peers when they speak. Take turns in speaking during class discussion. Track the teacher around the room. Complete the exit ticket. Tidy your things away. Stand behind your chair and tuck it under your table. Leave the room when the teacher tells you to. Exit quietly and calmly. Queue patiently. No physical contact. Use manners when ordering food. Sit within your bubble. Clean up your own mess. Well done for a positive and productive day. Leave quickly and quietly. Do not wait for your friends. Remember that whilst you wear your uniform; you represent us all. Tomorrow is a fresh start. Enjoy your evening and come back refreshed. Achievement points

STAR Values STAR Behaviour​ Achievement Points​ Helping others​ 2 points​ School events, community and charitable activities​ 2 points​ Presenting in assemblies​ 2 points​ Service​ Volunteering​ 2 points​ Representing the school within the Community and the Trust (Star Student 2 points​ Council)​ Working well with other pupils​ 2 points​ Excellent participation in class​ 2 points​ Teamwork​ Taking part in extra-curricular activities​ 2 points​ Taking on a leadership responsibility​ 2 points​ Completing class and homework to an exemplary standard​ 2 points​ Outstanding independent learning​ 2 points​ Making exceptional progress in class 2 points​ Making significant improvements in learning​ 3 points​ Ambition​ Never missing a day at school - 100% attendance (weekly)​ 2 points Significant improvement in attendance from last week​ 2 points​ 2 points per Attending additional intervention sessions​ session​ Excellent test results​ 2 points​ Being helpful and courteous to others​ 2 points​ Showing empathy to others​ 3 points​ Going beyond the school code of conduct​ 3 points​ Respect​ Showing acts of kindness to staff and peers​ 3 points​ Displaying outstanding attitudes to learning​ 4 points​ Respecting the school environment (litter picking)​ 2 points​ Rewards

Achievement Points Each member of staff, including non-teaching staff, will award achievement points electronically. Points will be given in lessons for: ▪ completion of class and homework to an exemplary standard and pace. ▪ outstanding behaviour and learning. ▪ surpassing of targets for learning, achievement and behaviour in class. Outside of lessons achievement points will be given for: ▪ being helpful and courteous. ▪ good character (i.e. an example to other pupils). ▪ presentation of assemblies. ▪ assisting in extra-curricular activities. Individual pupils will collect achievement points which, on a termly basis, can earn certificates and rewards: ▪ 50-99 points will lead to a Bronze Award. ▪ 100 – 199 points will lead to a Silver Award. ▪ 200+ points will lead to a Gold Award. ▪ 250+ points will lead to a Platinum Award. STAR Diploma

The Star Diploma is a nationally recognised award operated across all academies in the Star Trust across the country. There are three elements to the Star diploma: ▪ Outstanding Attendance ▪ Excellent behaviour ▪ Character Development Non Negotiable

>Zero tolerance for behaviour. >Holiday during term time. >Appointments during the school day ** >Extreme hair cuts and uniform. >Attendance during Academic PRM, Parents Evening and Pastoral Review meetings. >Attendance and Punctuality to school ( by 8:15am) Uniform

>There will be a smart uniform which includes: Blazer, shirt, Tie jumper, trouser/skirt, bag, black shoes and socks and plain black/navy coat.

>The P.E. kit will be an Academy long sleeve polo shirt, short sleeve polo shirt, tracksuit bottoms or shorts and sports socks. Pupils will also need trainers. Uniform Mobile Phones

>Mobile phones are not required for learning

>Please do not allow your son/daughter to bring a mobile phone to school Mobile Phones

> Mobiles phone are not allowed in school, if brought into school they will be confiscated

> If you parents wish for you to carry a phone to and from school. They must write to school to request this. The phone will need to be handed into school reception before school and collected at the end of day.

> Request form to be collected from and returned to reception. If authorised your parents will be contacted for a meeting with your HOY Uniform Retailer

Buy online at: Stevensons 67 Ber Street Norwich NR1 3AD 01727 815700 https://www.stevensons.co.uk/schools/starbank-secondary-school- birmingham/1131

More information on school website https://www.starbankschool.co.uk/information/school-uniform/#sec > In order to achieve the best in school you must arrive equipped and ready to learn.

Your form tutor will support you by checking your equipment every form time to ensure that you are equipped for the day School Planner

>Recording of homework >Leadership thought of the week >Curriculum guidance >Reading log >Morning registration activities >Revision guidance >Home school agreement Attendance Year 6 Induction

>Induction day > Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions were are unable to have an Induction day in person for all pupils starting Year 7 in September. However, we plan to visit you in your primary schools, send information including videos to keep you update on everything you need to know. > A 1 week summer school is planned for last week of August. Which we hope all Year 7 will participate in at the Starbank secondary site (more information will follow)

>Wednesday 1st September 2021 > First day for all pupils starting Year 7 in September Returning the documentation

>Signed Home School Agreement by parents and pupil >Completed Pupil Data Collection Form, Student Annual Consent Form, Madrasah Data Collection, Photography Consent >Proof of Identification (Passport or Birth Certificate) >Proof of address >Completed Medical Form >Application for Meal STAR anthem