JUNIOR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AGE D 3-11 FURTHER INFORMATION 2020-21 Spring 2021 SEVENOAKS • KENT Junior School Further Information 2020-2021 | 1 JUNIOR SCHOOL Contents If there is additional information that you require, which is not included in this booklet or at www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk, please contact the school directly on 01732 451334 or at [email protected] Statement of Ethos and Aims 3 Our School Rules 4 Staff and Board of Governors 5 Junior School Structure 7 Senior School Places Offered & Accepted 2020 9 Co-curricular Activities 10 Junior School Admissions Procedures 11 Fees 13 Travel 14 List of School Policies 15 General Information & Practicalities 17 Complaints & Concerns Procedure 19 Term Dates 2021-2022 22 Directions 23 Key Contacts 24 Notes 25 JUNIOR SCHOOL Statement of Ethos and Aims “ Walthamstow Hall educates girls with academic potential to lead confident, challenging and fulfilling lives. ” Walthamstow Hall was founded in 1838 to provide WALTHAMSTOW HALL’S CORE VALUES a home and school for the daughters of Christian • Respect missionaries. The School is now a day School with a Christian non-denominational ethos and a tradition • Integrity which respects all faiths. • Aspiration Today, we aim to provide the highest quality education • Community for our pupils from age 3 - 18, with a common vision in • Individuality both Junior and Senior sections of the school. The two school sites offer excellent facilities appropriate to Early Years, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior girls at two WALTHAMSTOW HALL well-equipped locations in Sevenoaks within easy reach IS A SCHOOL WHERE: of each other. • All individuals are respected and their individuality valued • Pupils are encouraged to achieve and expectations are high • Intellectual, creative and sporting effort and achievement is recognised and a love of learning is fostered • Independent thinking, resilience and initiative are encouraged in a stimulating and supportive environment • Consideration for others and self-discipline are promoted and good behaviour is the norm • Pupils learn both to lead and to serve and develop a sense of responsibility both within the school and in the wider community • Rewards and sanctions are applied consistently and fairly • Pupils, staff, governors and parents work in partnership We aim to provide a broad education, rich in opportunity, in a Christian setting that will foster confidence and prepare girls for challenging and fulfilling lives in the 21st Century. Junior School Further Information 2020-2021 | 3 JUNIOR SCHOOL Our School Rules Always treat other people in the way Always inform the teacher if you that you would like to be treated. need to be late or to miss a lesson. Always look after your property and Always use good table manners. make sure you have what is needed for each lesson. Always think before you act. Always respect other people’s Always try to behave in such a way property and treat it carefully and that your parents and teachers will sensibly. be proud of you. Always respect school property and Never bully or tease others. treat it with care. Never use bad language. Always be polite and helpful to staff and visitors. Never do or say anything which you might later regret. Always stand when a visitor or the Head of the Junior School enters your classroom (unless you are Never behave in a way which may advised not to do so). put yourself or other people in danger. Always be punctual to lessons and activities. Always do your best. 4 | Junior School Further Information 2020-2021 JUNIOR SCHOOL Staff & Board of Governors BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHAIRMAN: Mrs J ADAMS, BA (Joint Hons), CPE Dr Clare Kevis, BSc, MSc, D Clin Psychol, AFBPsS Mrs C Crosley, BSc G Lacey Esq, MA, PGCE, NPQH Sir Jeremy Elwes, CBE, ACIS, FRSA (Governor Emeritus) J Lewis Esq, BSc, FCA A Evans Esq, BSc Econ, FCSI Mrs S Lewis-Davies, BA J Froud Esq, LLB (Hons), LPC I Philip Esq, FCA (Governor Emeritus) P Gloyne Esq, MA Mrs B Rattray S Heather Esq, BA, PGCE Mrs D Wallace P Hewlett Esq, MA (Governor Emeritus) BURSAR AND CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS: Dr N Jepps, MA, PhD, FRSC (Vice Chairman) P A Horner Esq, MBA, CMgr, FCMI Mrs J Joynes, BA, PGCE, NPQH STAFF HEADMISTRESS: Miss S Ferro, MA (Oxon), MA (Lond) JUNIOR SCHOOL ASSISTANT HEAD Mrs S Downs, BSc Hons (Lincolnshire Miss F Ody, BSc Hons (Loughborough), KEY STAGE 2: & Humberside), PGCE (Canterbury) PGCE (UCL) (Assessment & Data Leader) (Pupil Welfare Leader) Mrs C Conway, BA Hons, Mrs G Palmer, BA Hons, MA (Johannesburg), PGCE Mrs K Fassnidge, BA Hons (Cardiff), Early Years Studies (Canterbury) (Canterbury Christ Church) TEFL, QTS (Holiday Club Leader/Wraparound Care) Mrs A Fear (Classroom Assistant, Dr C Parr, MBChB, PGCE (Leeds) HEAD OF KEY STAGE 1: Breakfast Club Supervisor) (Maternity Cover) H Andrews Esq, BA Hons, AKC (King’s College) Mrs M Fewster, BSc Hons, PGCE (Bath) Miss T Perry, BA (London), NNEB Diploma (Classroom Assistant) Mrs M Heather, BSc Hons SENIOR TEACHER: (Southampton), QTS Ms A Richards, BEd Hons (Cantab) Mrs P Potter, BEd (Southampton), (After School Supervisor) (Maternity Cover) Dip M Ed (Roehampton Institute) C Hughes Esq, BSc Hons Cert Ed (Loughborough), NPQH (Maths) Mrs S Robertson, BA Hons (Reading), Mrs H Archer BA Hons with QTS PGCE (Canterbury) (Modern Foreign Languages) (Surrey) (Acting Early Years Leader, maternity cover) Mrs L Ireland, BA/QTS (Roehampton), Dip.RSA (Head of Learning Support) Mrs F Taylor, Dip European Languages, Mrs N Armitage, BA Hons NAMCW (Classroom Assistant) (Nottingham) GTP (Deputy Designated Miss N Mead, BA Hons, PGCE (London) Safeguarding Lead) (Classroom Assistant) Mrs A Tindall, BSc Hons (Exeter), PGCE (Kingston) (Early Years Leader, Mrs H Ashton, BSc Hons (Liverpool), Miss S Mehaffey, MA, PGCE maternity leave) PGCE (Canterbury) (Edinburgh), (English) Mrs E Vickers, BSc Hons, PGCE (Brunel) Mrs E Bradshaw, BA Hons (Surrey), J Moor Esq, BA Hons with QTS (Head of PE) QTS (East London) (Art, Design & Technology) (Northampton) D Wallace Esq, BMus Hons, MMUS, LRSM Mrs A Carr, BEd Hons Primary Mrs V Newman, BA Hons (Oxon), (Head of Instrumental Music and Performances) (Cheltenham) PGCE (Wales), BSc Hons (Open), Dip SpLD (Learning Support) Mrs S Wells, CACHE Level 4 Mrs L Carter, BSc Hons (Durham) (Before/After School Club Supervisor) Mrs D Nicholls, HND (Westminster), Mrs C Clarke, CACHE Level 3, Dip CIPD, CACHE Level 3, PGCE (Canterbury) NVQ3 (Classroom Assistant) (Reading Leader, Classroom Assistant) Ms N Cosby, Early Childhood Studies Mrs C Nicklin, BA Hons (Sussex), Cert Ed Level 4 (Greenwich) (Kent) (Reading Leader, Classroom Assistant) Junior School Further Information 2020-2021 | 5 JUNIOR SCHOOL VISITING STAFF R Connell Esq, BA Hons (Canterbury), Miss V Longhurst, BMus Mrs G Townsend, Diploma in Music, LTCL, PGCE, ATCL (Guitar) (Trinity College of Music) (Harp) ALCM, (Newcastle), PG Diploma in Orchestral Studies (London) (Singing, Piano) Miss A Goodwin, BA Hons (Bristol), Miss A Murray, ATCL, LTCL PG Dip (TCM), MA (RAM) (Cello) (Trinity College of Music) (Recorder) D Wallace Esq, BMus Hons, MMUS, LRSM (Violin) Miss J Hamlet, (Ballet, Dance) Ms S Oakley, BA Hons (Surrey) (Trinity Drama) Miss E Wiggins, BMus Hons, LRAM (Brass) Miss L Jeffery, BMus (Trinity College of Music), PG Dip (Royal Academy of Music) (Flute) Mrs J Rhind, GRSM Hons, LTCL, LRAM (Clarinet) MEDICAL CENTRE SPORTS COACHES Mrs L Mottram, Undergraduate Diploma in Nursing Studies Mrs A Borrell (Gymnastics) (City University, London) Mrs G Cameron, Foundation Degree (Netball) Mrs E Leisinger, Diploma in Nursing (Brighton University) Mrs J Dymond MSc (Sheffield), BA (Scotland) Swimming( ) Mrs C Baker, MBACP (School Counsellor) S Hadlow Esq (Taekwon-Do) Ms A Longhurst (Taekwon-Do) TECHNICAL SUPPORT P McDonagh Esq (Tennis) AND ASSISTANTS Mrs N Norris (Netball) Miss H Olver (Sports/Badminton) P Cole Esq (Network & Data Manager) S Seffens Esq (Tennis) A Hayter Esq (ICT Technician) R Smith Esq, ASA Level 2 Coaching, NPLQ (Head Swimming Coach) Miss C Wimble (Tennis) ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPPORT STAFF Mrs J Alcock, BSc (Greenwich) (Estates Manager) A Jayatilaka Esq, BA Hons, MBA, FCCA (Finance Manager) Mrs N Brown, (Junior School Office Manager) Mrs A Knight, (Admissions Registrar) Mrs J Butler, BA Hons (Sheffield) (Marketing and Admissions Assistant) Miss C Laurie, (Payroll Administrator) Mrs O Cornes, BA Hons (Bristol) (Marketing Assistant) Ms K Lippiatt, (PA to the Headmistress, Miss Ferro) Mrs C Crofts, BA Hons (Birmingham), PGCE (Greenwich) Ms S Pelling, BA Hons (Keele) (Head of Marketing) (Junior School Administrative Assistant) Miss O Rayner, (Admin Assistant, Bursar’s Office) Mrs C Hudson, BA Hons (Durham), ACA (Junior School Co-Curricular and Clubs Administrator) Mrs H Yates, (Purchase Ledger Clerk) Mrs F Kirkpatrick, (Catering Manager) 6 | Junior School Further Information 2020-2021 JUNIOR SCHOOL Junior School Structure Pre-Preparatory classes, from Starting School Girls can join Early Years from the term immediately Early Years through to Year 2, and before their third birthday. We believe that at this first Preparatory classes from Year 3 step into education, parents know best how much time their daughter is ready to spend in a school setting. We through to Year 6, combine to form offer ten half day ‘sessions’ for girls in Early Years 1 and ask parents to choose, increase and change the number of Walthamstow Hall Junior School. sessions that their daughter attends each term, depending on her needs. This flexible approach enables each girl to FEATURE DAYS enter school life at a pace which suits her and her family’s needs. Girls in Early Years 2 attend school full-time. Feature Days take place each term to enable girls from Early Years to Year 6 to work together and foster a spirit of curiosity, collaboration and creativity. YEARS 1 AND 2 Girls move into Year 1 the September after their fifth PRE-PREP birthday and into Year 2 the September after they are six years old.