CHOSEN HILL SCHOOL PARENT INFORMATION BOOKLET 2005/2006 A SCHOOL WITH STRONG TRADITIONS AND A VISION FOR THE FUTURE We are committed to the provision of a broad and balanced education to meet the individual needs of all students so enabling them to realise their full academic, personal and social potential. We aim to achieve this by: providing a rich, varied and challenging curriculum that fosters enjoyment in learning. having high expectations of students and celebrating effort and achievement. encouraging staff and students to be independent, reflective and lifelong learners. broadening students’ experiences beyond the formal curriculum. equipping students for a rapidly changing technological world. fostering an atmosphere of caring, responsibility and mutual respect. fostering the creative and imaginative talents of individuals and teams. promoting a sense of pride in the school and providing a healthy and safe environment. developing partnerships with students’ families, the world of work, local, national and international communities. continuous improvement through self-evaluation and making decisions after wide consultation. BOARD OF GOVERNORS As from 1st September 2005 Mr. R. Christie: Partnership Governor - Chairman of Governors Mrs. S. Pullen, M.B.E. Partnership Governor - Vice-Chairman of Governors Parent Governors: Mrs. P. Holden Mr. K. Wilford Mrs. C. Whyborn Mr. M. Carter Mr. G. Darby Mr. R. Davis Mrs. F. Yorke LEA Governors: Mrs. P. Leslie Mr. D. Poole Staff Governors: Mrs. S. Turner Mrs. J. Faulkner Mr. D. Smith Mr. M. Staley Partnership Governors: Mr. R. Christie Mr. D. McTeer Mrs. B. Salter, M.B.E. Mrs. S. Pullen, M.B.E Dr. C. Wakeman Community Governors: Mrs. L. Keeling Mr. G. Cave 09.05 STAFF SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Mrs. S. Turner Head Teacher Mrs. S. Bridgen Deputy Head Teacher Geography Mr. P. Jeffery Assistant Head Teacher History Mr. J. Elliott Senior Teacher ICT Co-ordinator Mrs. M. Pettit Senior Teacher Inclusion Manager TEACHERS Mrs. E. Adams Science Mr. C. Daglish History Advanced Skills Teacher Mr. A. Alba Castro Spanish Mr. M. Day Asst Head of Middle School Mrs. J. Badley English Mathematics Mr. A. Baker Mathematics Mr. E. Dixon D & T Mrs. D. Beale D & T Co-ordinator Mr. R. Durant ICT Technology/Food Mr. R. Edwards Science Mrs. R. Bebbington Applied ICT/IBT2 Miss E. Evans Modern Languages Mrs. L. Berry Modern Languages Mrs. S. Evans Science Mrs. S. Bick Science Mrs. R. Flower Specialist Support Teacher Mr. I. Bird Business Studies/ICT Mrs D. Fotheringham Jt Acting Asst Head of Middle School Mrs. J. Bishop Co-Head of Music English Mr. K. Bostock D & T/ICT Miss L. Gale Art Mrs. C. Burton R.E. Mrs. I. Garbett Asst Head of Modern Languages Mrs. P. Calder Asst Head of Mathematics Mr. J. Gould Art Mrs G. Cannon Asst Inclusion Manager Miss R. Greenway Asst Head of English (Learning Support) Miss H. Grice D & T Mrs. P. Chamberlain English/Media Studies Mrs. E. Griffiths Head of History Mrs. M. Claridge Head of Lower School Science Mrs. S. Gummow Head of Business Studies Key Stage 3 Strategy Manager Mr. A. Hamilton Asst Head of Sport &Recreation Mr. T. McCulla Head of Art Mrs. L. Handley Mathematics Ms L. Midwinter ICT Mrs. N. Hanlon Science Mrs. M. Mouat Geography Mr. C. Harris Joint Acting Head of Upper School Mrs. C. Murphy Modern Languages Science Ms C. Neveu Modern Languages Miss J. Hawkins English Mrs. H. Nicholson D & T Miss M. Holliday English Food Technology Mr. S. Howell D & T Mrs. C. Nicol D&T Responsibility for CAM/CAD Development Mrs. K. O’Sullivan Geography Ms B. Imrie English/Media Studies Advanced Skills Teacher Mrs. J. Payton English Mrs. P. Jolleys Food Technology Mr. J. Pearson Head of Mathematics Psychology Mrs. C. Jones Head of Middle School P.E. Mr. S. Pett Head of R.E. Advanced Skills Teacher Mr. K. Joshua Community Links Co-ordinator Science Mrs. L. Proctor Mathematics Mrs. H. Joynes Head of Physics Mr. D. Pugh Head of Drama Science English Mr. R. Knight Jt Acting Asst Head of Middle School Mr. M. J. Rees Head of Sport & Recreation P.E. House Coordinator Mr. M. G. Rees D & T Mrs. J. Ladbrook Modern Languages Mrs. K. Roberts Head of English Advanced Skills Teacher Miss Z. Sharp D & T Dr. J. Lee Asst Head of Science Textiles KS3 Coordinator Mrs. D. Legge R.E. Mr. D. Smith Mathematics Mr. K. Lewis Head of Science Physics Mrs. M. Smith R.E. Mrs. S. Lewis Mathematics Mr. M. Staley Head of Chemistry Mrs. J. Lincoln Art Mrs. V. Stratton Mathematics Miss D. Mahony English Mr. S. Taylor Art Mrs. S. Marlow Co-Head of Music Mrs. C. Terry Geography Mr. P. R. Martin D & T Mrs. S. Thomas Acting Asst Head of Sixth Form Responsibility for Vocational D & T Head of Biology Mr. P. D. Martin Music Mrs. A. Tincello Specialist Support Teacher Miss L. Treen Asst Head of Lower School Mrs. R. Webster Project Mgr for Student Development History/Politics Health & Social Care Miss S. Tudor P.E. Mr. D. Weeks Head of Geography Mr. S. Upton Head of Modern Languages Ms C. White R.E. Mrs. K. Warden-Lovell Joint Acting Head of Upper School Mr. T. Wiffen Business Studies Science Mrs. H. Wooles GNVQ Health & Social Care Mr. G. Warren Acting Head of Sixth Form Responsibility for Health & Social Care History/P.E. LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM Inclusion Manager/Senior Teacher Mrs. M. Pettit Assistant Inclusion Manager Mrs. G. Cannon Specialist Support Teachers Mrs. A. Tincello Specialist Support Teacher Mrs R. Flower Teaching Assistants Team Leaders: Assigned to Departments: Ms P. Mallinson History/Modern Languages Mrs. J. Goldston Mrs. L. Smart Mathematics Mrs. H. Harrison Mrs. V. Thomas Science Mr. R. Byrne-Burns Mrs. S. Vivian R.E./Geography Mrs. H. Tonks Mr. A. Barnes Mrs S. Fletcher Mrs. J. Lansdown Ms J. Beard Mrs. B. Godwin Ms D. Mitchell Mrs. J. Beavis Mrs. S. Gooch Mrs. L. Morris Mrs. J. Bisco Mr. M. Gray Mrs. P. Mullooly Mrs. S. Boulton Mrs. C. Gunyon Mrs. J. Organ Mrs K. Cartwright Mrs. D. Harding Mrs. L. Quinlan Ms V. Clifford Miss T. Hughes Mrs. P. Reynolds Miss A. Cooper Mrs. Z. Jayne Mrs. D. Smith Miss R. Duggan Mr. M. Jones Mrs. F. Zygmunt ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT STAFF Business Manager Mr. A. Peatman Senior Science Technician Mrs. S. Rhoda Lab Technicians: Mrs. J. Powers Headteacher's Secretary & Mr. A. Boon Clerk to Governors Mrs. P. Bovett Mr. T. Romano Mrs. L. Smith Senior Finance Administrator Mrs. J. Faulkner Finance Administrator Mrs. B. Evans CDT Technician Mr. T. Holder CDT/Food Assistant Mrs. J. Grimes Student Finance Officer Mrs. J. Payne Student Finance Asst/Admin Mrs. J. Pierce ICT Assistant Mrs. S. Jovicic ICT Technician Mr. A. Grout ICT Assistant Technician Mr. C. Davis Office Manager Mrs. S. Johnstone First Aid Team: Mrs. S. Johnstone Receptionist Mrs. L. Peart Mrs. J. Pierce Mrs. J. Jennings Receptionist/Admin Mrs. J. Figliola Mrs. S. Jovicic Mrs. T. Wyse Attendance Mrs. R. Chance Mr. M. Day Mr. R. Knight Admin Mrs. J. Jennings Mrs. C. Fitzsimmons Refreshment Supervisor Mrs. K. Speight Mrs. T. Wyse Manager Mid-day Supervision Mrs. L. Smith Exams Officer & Data Manager Mr. R. Lacchin Mid-day Supervisors: Mrs. C. Aherne Cover Manager Mrs. S. Badham Mrs. J. Blyth Mrs. J. Knight Reprographics/Task Force Manager Mrs. S. Powell Mrs. W. Morgan Mrs. S. Tuffill School Counsellor Mrs. S. Goodfellow Mrs. L. Montague Mrs. J. Sterry Secretary to Deputy Headteacher & Publications Manager Mrs. C. Stanford Lettings: Mr. N. Jones Mr. A. Avery Educational Welfare Officer Mrs. S. Jackson Site Manager Mr. D. Middlecote Library & Information Manager Ms E. Stevens Assistant Site Manager Mr. M. Mills Library Assistants Mrs. L. Reed Mrs. J. Hart SCHOOL CURRICULUM, HOMEWORK AND EXAMINATIONS Hours spent on teaching: = 25 per week Timing of School Day 8.30am – 3.20pm (1.15-2.15pm lunch) Ethos and Values within our School The ethos of Chosen Hill encourages young people to have high expectations of themselves, not just in academic terms, but in all areas of their development including moral, spiritual, cultural and social. Our aim is to foster a sense of community based upon the concepts of honesty, respecting the rights and views of others and pride in achievement. Pastoral care arrangements look to the personal and social needs of students and there is a rich and varied programme of activities that develop social and moral awareness. Through Religious Education lessons and school assemblies students are encouraged to think and reflect upon spiritual issues. The school strongly encourages students to develop for themselves a set of socially acceptable values and principles which govern their behaviour. Discipline is firm but fair and there is a clearly defined system for dealing with disciplinary issues. Self-discipline and taking responsibility for one’s actions are also strongly encouraged. ‘Every Child Matters’ (Green Paper, 2003) – sets out the Government’s proposals for reforming the delivery of services for children, young people and families. There are 5 priorities. - Being healthy - Making a positive contribution - Staying safe - Economic well-being - Enjoying and achieving Their vision of a ‘joined up’ service for children already has strong grounding at CHS with our pastoral and guidance systems. Curriculum Arrangements for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) (228 students) Students are organised into 2 groups of equal ability. Group 1 (CHOSEN) has four classes in it. Group 2 (HILL) also has four groups. Year 7 – The Transition Year Students are taught in their tutor groups which are mixed ability but they are set by ability for Mathematics. During the year students are assessed using NFER CATS testing and teacher assessments to determine their sets in Years 8 and 9.