Knightsbridge School Autumn Term 2019 Please remember “Manners maketh Man” William of Wykeham, 1324-1404 Thank You KS Code I will remember how lucky I am and do my best at everything. I will remember to do something creative every day. I will respect others and their possessions. I will try to always be fair and honest and to seek to forgive. I will say nothing that will be hurtful to others. I will remember to recycle, reduce and reuse. I will remember to walk fast and not to run. I will remember to treat others as I wish to be treated myself. If I have any worries I will talk to an adult I trust. I will remember that giving and sharing are the best feelings in the world. I will try not to let others feel lonely. I will remember to strive for a healthy body and a healthy mind. All-Round Achievement Vision We are a vibrant and friendly school where girls and boys enjoy a broad range of opportunities designed to inspire and motivate whilst nurturing individual talents and values. Our children are provided with the guidance and support to become confident, responsible individuals with the resilience and integrity to be the best they can be and to make a positive contribution as global citizens. Aims Atmosphere We aim to create a stimulating, positive and caring learning environment based on good communication, close partnerships, mutual trust and respect. Attitude We aim to establish a life-long love of learning so that our children are inspired to strive for excellence and in doing so they become interesting, engaged and fulfilled. Autonomy We aim to foster self-motivation, independence and curiosity so that we grow in confidence to achieve the highest standards in all that we do. Achievement We aim to provide a holistic, balanced and varied curriculum which enables our children to develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to tackle challenges and achieve their full academic potential. All-Rounder We aim to develop individual all-round achievement in the areas of learning, leadership, music, art, sport and drama by providing a wide variety of opportunities, expertise and extra-curricular activities allowing children with varied interests to shine. Action We aim to be a positive influence in the community by fostering the qualities of respect, discipline and a sense of responsibility, so that we are compassionate, collaborative, and committed to making a difference. Strategic Leadership Team Magoo Giles Founder and Principal Shona Colaço Head Robin Badham-Thornhill Head of Development Elaine Williamson Bursar Senior Management Team Anthea Humphreys Director of Learning Carla Kenny Deputy Head Charlotte Edkins Head of Junior School Gillian Conlon Head of Nursery & DSL Grace Kemp Head of EYFS Julia Bromage Teacher, Mental Health & Pupil Wellbeing Lead Kristina Gulin Head of Years 4 & 5 Milana Kovacevic Head of Learning Support Tom O’Shea Head of Years 6, 7, & 8, History & Geography, Future Schools EYFS Lions Gillian Conlon Head of Nursery & DSL RecA Amy Warren RecB Ben Coles RecE Eila Moffat RecG Grace Kemp Junior School J1E Emily Hazenberg J2N Naomi Gibson J1I Isabel Ball J2R Rosie Oram J1K Katie Clare O’Connor-Marsh J3A Andrew Coulter J1L Lena Persson J3B Bethan Ashton J2A Alison Gardiner J3F Florence Stratton J2G Georgina Darlington J3H Harriet Hargreaves Teaching Staff *Maternity Leave ** Maternity Cover Alice McGilligan Art Teacher Anastasia Antonopoulou Head of Languages Anita Casu English Antonia Harrington S4A Teacher Ben Watkins Humanities Camellia Zarbhanelian Head of English Chirag Patel PE & Games (Boys) Clement Hetherington Singing David Stratton Maths Domingo Benasco-Perez Head of Perspectives, Languages Teacher Emma Gerard-Pearse PE & Games (Girls) Evan Henderson S4E Teacher Francesco Messina French, Italian, History Hannah Mordi Head of Art Jennifer Croxford Head of Maths Jessica O’Shea S4J Teacher Katie Donkor Head of Digital Learning Keara Thornton Head of Latin Lili Wang Mandarin Liliana Roudaut French Teacher Lydia Palmer Maths Mark Barnes Director of Sport Maura Murphy Learning Support Megan Jones Head of Music Nikolitsa Genari Learning Support Nyroy Dixon Dance Rosie Parton Head of Drama Sam Wheeler PE & Games (Boys) Sophie Pace Head of PE & Games (Girls) Simon Horbury Head of Science Tara Lomasney S4T & English Teacher Teaching and Learning Assistants Alicia Garcia Jimenez Francesca Spagnoli Maria Charalampous Amy Poe Gabrriella Bagnall Marty McEvoy Andrea Rubio Grazia di Palma Millie Rowlands Annette Riley Heather Ratliff Mimi McMullen Beatrice Withers Green Henry Roadnight Ralph Melhuish Chantelle Blom James Gibson Rebecca Armstrong Charlie Neate James Kearns Rocio Pedrera Martinez Chris O’Brien Julia Harling Rosie Hague Danielle Burry Laura Barra Sarah Palangafkan Dawn Baker Lydia Wheatley Teresa Cuenca Classroom Assistants Spencer Lee (Winchester College) Amelia Gurney (Oundle School) Lottie Zeal (Downe House) Emilie Tubbs (Sherborne School) Rex Money (Bloxham School) Erin Hobday (Perth Modern School, Sofia Morales (Westminster School) Australia) Greta Harrison (King’s College) Administration, Premises & Catering Staff Rosie Binns PA to Head & SLT James Prior Safety Manager Michelle Abraham School Secretary John Keenan Head Caretaker Briony Newman Media Co-ordinator* Karal Milani ICT Technician Mary Caldecott-Smith Registrar Bhim Gurung Caretaker Media & Charities Robyn Webbe Guy Simonitsch Catering Manager Co-ordinator David Hicks Network Manager Angela Teixeira Cleaner Fran Hall Clubs Co-ordinator Martha Mamani Cleaner Alice Whitworth School Receptionist Learning Support & Additional Educational Needs Aikaterini Karytinou Speech Therapy Jemima Davidson School Project Manager, Place2Be Jessica Carmichael Place2Be Counsellor Paula Losch Place2Be Counsellor Roxanne Burt Place2Be Counsellor Music & Drama Adonis Alvanis Violin, Composition & Theory Adam Brown Brass Alice Murray Violoncello Anders Rye Guitar Atsuko Kawakami Piano Ayako Yoshida Piano, Violin Jesse Bildner Drums, Percussion Louise Lloyd Voice Maggie Cooper Voice Nicola Vestey Harp, Piano Peter Roper-Curzon Piano, Jazz Piano Rebecca Griffiths Woodwind Ruth Prior LAMDA Stelios Kalisperides Guitar KS Governance Proprietor: Aatif Hassan (Safeguarding) Education: Prof Mark Bailey (St Pauls), Governance & Leadership: Robin Badham- David Goodhew (Latymer Upper) Thornhill Pam Mundy (EYFS) KSPA Committee Head of KSPA: Juli – ann Gorgi Deputy Head of KSPA: Lindsey Haase Secretary: Ryan-Marie Brooks Treasurer: Edward Sanford KSEF Committee Chair: Valentina Pan Treasurer: Christiane Elsenbach Parent Trustees: Caroline Karlsen, Claudia Nahrath, Dominic Clive & Matthew Jordan Advanced Absence & Illness Time off during term time for holidays or appointments is strongly discouraged. Please detail any requests in an email to seek permission from the Head at [email protected]. Authorised absences will not normally be granted for extended family holidays. If your child is ill, please email [email protected]. Your message should include your child’s name, class and reason for absence as early as possible every day your child is off school. Only if it is not possible to email us should you then please phone our usual number 020 7590 9000. Safeguarding Children at Knightsbridge School with the KS Code The safeguarding and welfare of children is the very highest priority of Knightsbridge School and we have policies and procedures in place to ensure this happens. Our KS Code encourages all individuals to talk to someone they trust about any worries or concerns they may have. The designated safeguarding leads (DSL) are: Gillian Conlon (Lead) Julia Bromage (Deputy) We are a listening and telling school. However, if there is a situation where an individual wishes to talk to someone outside the school in total confidence, the services of Child Line are available for all children on 0800 1111 24 hours a day or on www.childline.org.uk. I will treat others, as I would like to be treated We need to tell each other the truth and be able to accept what others say. If I have any worries, I will talk to an adult I trust We are a telling school; reporting bullying is not sneaking or snitching. Arrival & Dismissal Times Year Registration Dismissal Time Dismissal Door Group 12.00pm / 3.00pm Nursery 9.00am Black Door Friday @ 12.00pm 3.15pm RecG & RecB -Blue Door Reception 8.25am Friday @ 1.00pm RecE & RecA - Black Door J1L & J1K - Blue Door J1 8.25am 3.25pm J1E & J1I - Black Door J2G & J2A - Blue Door J2 8.25am 3.35pm J2N & J2R - Black Door 3.45pm J3B & J3F - Blue Door J3 8.25am J3H & J3A - Black Door S4A & S4J - Blue Door S4 8.00am 4.10pm S4E & S4T- Black Door Lennox – Blue Door Milner – Black Door S5-S8 8.00am 4.20pm Ovington – Black Door Walton – Basement Door S5 Wednesday @ Imperial College Monday @ Imperial S6 College Tuesday @ Imperial S7 & S8 College Appointments Head Boy: Leonardo Polese Junior Head Boy: Dante Dyer Head Girl: Lola Giles Junior Head Girl: Hazel Rosenthal Prefects To be appointed at the start of the Autumn Term Examination Dates & 11+ Exam Dates Harrow Admissions Test, 1st October Mock 11+ and Senior Assessment Week, week commencing 18th November London 11+ Consortium, 10th January ISEB 11+ Exams, 20th-21st January Harrodian 11+ Exams, 4th January or 6th January Latymer 11+ Exams, 1st September & 3rd September St Pauls Girls School 11+ Exams, 18th November (On Screen Test), 6th January (interviews) Kings Wimbledon 11+ Exams, 11th January Examination Dates & 13+ Exam Dates Mock 13+ Week, 24th- 28th