HINTON ST GEORGE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2020/21 ‘Let Your Light Shine’ (Matthew 5:16) Dear Parents and Children Thank you for showing an interest in Hinton St George C of E Primary School. We are a dynamic, progressive Church of England Primary School located in the beautiful village of Hinton St George. In September 2020, the school converted from a First school to Primary school, so from September 2020 we will be increasing our age range to include year 5 children, and from September 2021, year 6. The school serves a community of families covering the rural parishes of Hinton St George, Dinnington and Lopen. The school enjoys a rural setting with all our classes based in the original Victorian school building. The grounds to the rear of the school include a well-stocked and fun playground along, an outdoor learning space for our early year’s provision and a beautiful ‘Peace Pod’ for small group work and playtimes. Our large playing field enjoys stunning views of our church and is well equipped with a range of outdoor apparatus, including a Forest School area. The children visit this regularly for playtimes, outdoor learning, Forest school and sport. The staff and governors aim to provide a happy, caring and well-organised environment in which each child feels secure and valued as an individual. We are fortunate to enjoy a high staff to pupil ratio where teaching and non-teaching staff all work together to create relaxed and pleasant surroundings. All of our children are actively encouraged to realise their full potential and to fulfil our school vision to ‘Let Your Light Shine’. Achievement at all levels throughout the curriculum is valued and recognised; good behaviour, aspiration, high standards and a sense of personal and social responsibility are clearly promoted and expected. Particular importance is attached to the come! acquisition of key skills and understanding in English, Mathematics and Science and by careful l monitoring we ensure that the curriculum remains creative, broad and balanced. We enjoy strong links with our local community and families, and this is demonstrated by our active and generous PFA who tirelessly raise funds for improving the school offering. Mrs Charlotte Hall We believe that education is the joint responsibility of both parent and teacher. During the first Headteacher four or five years of your child’s life you were the teacher and provided him or her with numerous We new and important experiences. We at Hinton St George C of E Primary School endeavour to create a learning partnership with parents as we strongly believe this is vital to a child’s success. Hinton St. George C of E Primary School We look forward to showing you our school and the high standards of work, behaviour and West Street commitment which we achieve. Hinton St. George Somerset Yours sincerely TA17 8SA Charlotte Hall - 01460 72653 Headteacher - [email protected] - www.hinton-st-george.somerset.sch.uk Staff Mrs Charlotte Hall Mrs Henrietta Bromfield Mrs Sam Hughes-Williams Mr James Batchelor Mr Adam Cashmore Mr Phil Griffiths Headteacher School Secretary Finance Officer Woodpecker Class Teacher Kingfisher Class Teacher Teaching Assistant Mrs Charlotte Trowbridge Mrs Catherine Wyatt Mrs Becky Blunn Mrs Jill Taylor Miss Adele Darroch Mrs Jayne Cheffey Teaching Assistant Learning Support & Learning Support & SENDCo TA Apprentice & Mealtime Assistant Mealtime Assistant Mealtime Assistant Mealtime Assistant Structure Mrs Helen Portch Mr Tom Hemmings Cleaner Facilities Maintenance Structure Reporting Assessment The school accommodates children aged The school holds two Parents’ Evenings As the children move through the school system, their progress will be measured against clear objectives. Children will be assessed at school during their Reception year under the from 4 to 10 years (11 years from during the Autumn and Spring Terms for September 2021) and are organised into parents to come and discuss their child’s Early Years Foundation Stage Profile. Further assessments will be made statutorily at the age 2 classes. progress with the class teacher on an of 7 (Year 2) and 11 (Year 6). These assessments will be measured partly on the basis of individual basis. An annual report is sent to teachers' assessments (Year 2 only) and partly on national tests known as Standard Woodpecker Class – Reception, Year 1 & parents in the Summer Term which can be Assessment Tasks (SATs). There is also a Phonics Screening check completed each June by School School Year 2 (4-7) the children in Year 1 and a multiplication check in year 4. discussed with the child’s teacher by Kingfisher Class –Year 3, Year 4 & Year 5 arrangement. In addition to these statutory tests the children will be assessed on a termly basis using formal and informal assessments. The main objective is that children will be helped to (7-10) From time to time the school will hold open progress at the rate right for them. Lesson organisation will be appropriate to the tasks and We also have a pre-school housed on the mornings or presentations to give parents skills being taught and the matching of the work to children of different abilities: this may be the opportunity to experience the school at premises. The school took over the through individual, group or whole class work. You will be kept informed about how your running of this in September 2019, work or to share information with them. child is progressing, but individual results will not be published and only you and the school strengthening links for transition into will know your child's test results. school further. Aims The School Day 8.30 am Children may arrive in school and Our broad aims at Hinton are; to enlarge a child's knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding, to develop an participate in a Wake & Shake session. This is awareness of spiritual and moral values and a capacity for enjoyment and to enable him or her to become a responsible and run by a member of staff. active participant in society and achieve as much independence as possible and to form strong partnerships between home and school. Our more specific aims at school are that each child should be able… …to read fluently and accurately with understanding, feeling, discrimination and with enjoyment. …to develop a high standard of handwriting, excellent standard of spelling, sentences correctly structured and appropriate use of punctuation. …to communicate clearly and confidently in speech and writing. …to listen attentively and with understanding. 8.45am Registration …to learn how to acquire information from various sources. …to learn and to apply computational skills with speed and accuracy. 9.00am Morning lessons begin …to understand the applications of mathematical ideas and apply these in various situations. …to observe the world around him/her and recognise certain characteristics, patterns and order. 10.40am Mid-morning break …to develop an inquiring mind. 10.55am Morning lessons continue …to investigate, analyse and solve problems. …to develop an awareness of themselves and a sensitivity towards others, acquire a set of moral values and the 12.00pm Lunch Break confidence to make moral judgements. …to be aware of different aspects of the local environment and our national heritage. 1.00pm Afternoon lessons begin …to experience and use music, drama, arts and crafts as means of expression. …to develop the use of tools, equipment and various other modern instruments. 2.00pm Key Stage 1 Play time …to develop agility and physical coordination, confidence through physical activity and the enjoyment and 2.50pm Collective Worship ability to express themselves through movement and games. 3.15pm End of school day Morning Snacks Arrivals and Departures We encourage healthy eating during the mid-morning break and all children in No child should arrive at school before Reception, Year 1 and 2 are provided with a piece of fresh fruit by the Government 8.30am unless they are participating in the initiated School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. The older children (Years 3 upwards) breakfast club (this starts at 7.45am). The will need to bring in their own piece of fruit. We do not allow sweets, biscuits or gate will be opened at 8.30am where crisps to be consumed during this break. School milk is provided for all children until children can participate in a Wake and Shake their 5th Birthday. If children wish to continue having milk after their 5th Birthday it is session. This is run by a member of staff. available to purchase, please enquire in the school office. At the end of the afternoon session parents /carers must arrange for their children to be Lunch collected from the school playground. If for The School Day The any reason a parent/carer is going to be late Free hot school meals or a packed lunch are provided for all children in KS1 as part collecting from school, then please call the of the Government’s Healthy Eating Scheme. Children in Key Stage 2 are able to school office to notify staff. We will then purchase a hot dinner/packed lunch if they wish. Alternatively, children are keep the child(ren) concerned on site until required to bring their own packed lunch to school. Uneaten food will be sent back the parent/carer arrives to take them home. in your child’s lunchbox so that you are able to see what they have or have not eaten. Parents may be entitled to a free lunch for their child if they satisfy the Likewise, if your child is going home with relevant criteria. Please apply to the school office for more information if you think someone else, please notify the school office you may qualify.