Picture News At South Hill School, we utilise the Picture News of our PSHE lessons in Spring 1 and 2. ​ In our first assembly of the week on a Monday morning, the pupils are introduced to the topic they will be following in 'Picture News' for their PSHE lessons. This week, we discovered that in 2025, pupils will be allowed to study British sign language as a GCSE. We thought about this key question; 'Should we learn sign language at school?' ​ Sign Language in School Picture News for Parents So how can Picture News support our pupil’s understanding of PSHE? Picture News is a fantastic resource to help our school teach pupils about current affairs and what’s happening in the world by using real life learning. This facilitates them to develop respect for others whilst incorporating the technique of reflection. Furthermore, it allows pupils to learn about themselves and what interests them. This can then sparks their own imaginations, passions and what they want to change or act upon by voicing opinions and feelings about the topic. There are a number of related resources to facilitate this process such as; useful vocabulary, British Values, Protective Characteristics and on some occasions (if topic specific) the UN Convention of the Rights of the Pupils (UNCRC, 1989). ​ ​ Picture News Spring 2 2024 Picture News Spring 1 2024 Picture News Pupil Voice

Religious Education Religious Education Vision ​ To develop knowledge of religion and worldview by asking ‘big questions’. To respect similarities and differences between people and their cultures. To have the confidence to develop their own sense of identity, belonging and worldview. At South Hill we teach a broad and balanced RE curriculum, which aims to develop skills and knowledge that: promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, social and mental development of pupils prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life promotes British values promotes community cohesion (Education Act, 2006) protects children from the risk of radicalisation, from whatever source (The Prevent duty – departmental advice for schools and childcare providers”, June 2015) ​ Our Curriculum ​ At South Hill, we follow ‘Discovery RE’. This is a comprehensive enquiry-based, teaching programme for Religious Education, which aims to give pupils the knowledge, critical thinking skills, open minded and respectful attitudes with which to investigate the world of religion and beliefs. It encompasses the Worldview approach to RE enabling pupils to form their own decisions about what RE means to them and develop their own personal worldview whilst empathising with what it means to other religious and non religious belief holders. It also aims to enable children to grow spiritually by developing their awareness and skills of reflection, their experience of awe and wonder and their appreciation of stillness and silence. ​ Lessons are carefully mapped out in our ‘Long term plan’ and progress through our six golden threads (the 6 principal religions as well as touching on Humanism in appropriate units): CHRISTIANITY (EYFS, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6) JUDAISM (Y1, Y2) HINDUISM (Y5) SIKHISM (Y3) BUDDHISM (Y4) ISLAM (EYFS, Y6) ​ The Big Question ​ Lessons are based around a half-termly ‘Big question’ and follow this sequence of progression: Step 1: Engagement: the children’s own experience and world view is explored to act as bridge from their world (which may or may not include religion) into the world of the religion being studied. Step 2: Investigation: over approximately 3 lessons the teacher will guide the children to explore and investigate appropriate subject knowledge relevant to that question of enquiry. Step 3: Evaluation: An assessment activity enables each child to show their thinking and the depth of critical evaluation Step 4: Expression: This refers the children back to the starting point of their own experience and allows them to reflect on whether their findings have influenced their own thinking. ​ Each year group has a special owl from the Owl Crew. They represent wisdom and promote questioning and exploration. The owl will provide answers and challenge with further questions. By the end of Year 6, we want our pupils to: Develop knowledge of world religions by asking ‘big questions.’ Respect the similarities and differences between people and their cultures. Have the confidence to develop their own sense of identity and belonging. ​ ​ Trips, hooks and theme days Our RE curriculum is enriched by a number of school trips, theme days and assemblies and these provide excellent opportunities to bring our learning to life. Examples are: EYFS: Christmas visit to the local church to hang decorations. Year 1: Celebration of Hannukah with parent visitors to explain their living and believing life. Year 3: Theme day exploring Sikhism concluding with a shared Langar Year 5: Visit to Gadebridge Park with the vicar linking the church to local history. Whole school assemblies with Father Mike exploring Easter and Christmas International Day (please see the ‘International Day’ section of our website) Each year at South Hill School, we celebrate 'International Day'. Each class chooses a country from around the world, which is also representative of our South Hill communities. For that day, year groups investigate and learn about their chosen country. They can wear clothes from their celebrated country or colours of the flag. They experience the food, music, dance and interests of the people in that country. Pupils also explore the culture, traditions and beliefs of their chosen country. ​ Long Term Plan Subject Overview Information for Parents ‘I am Muslim and it means I go to London on Saturdays and Sundays to learn Arabic’ Adiyan. ‘I am Hindu and this means we celebrate Diwali which is coming soon. When you are Hindu you meet up with other Hindus and go to temple and wear special clothes’. Aru I do wonder how we were created so I like RE cos it tells us about that’ Aiden ‘Jesus plays a very important role in Christianity cos he taught people about God and I know about God and I’m a Christian’. Mason ‘My religion is Islam. We celebrate Eid and Ramadan.’ Rahul

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Early Years Foundation Stage Early Years Vision ​ Children in Early Years are valued as unique individuals. The stimulating environment is enhanced to reflect their interests. Our Early Years provision develops the building blocks in learning in preparation for Year 1. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is how the Government and Early Years professionals describe the educational stage in your child’s life between birth and the age of five. Reception is the final year of this stage. This is a very important stage as it helps your child get ready for the next stage of school as well as preparing them for future learning and successes. ​ There are four guiding principles which shape practice in the Early Years at South Hill. These are: • Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured • Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships • Children learn and develop well in enabling environments with teaching and support from adults, who respond to their individual interests and needs and help them to build their learning over time. Children benefit from a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and/or carers. • Children develop and learn at different rates. The framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). ​ The three prime areas are most essential for building your child’s capacity for learning and ensuring that they are able to thrive. These are: Communication and language Physical development Personal, social and emotional development Succeeding within the prime areas will help children to develop skills in four specific areas. These are: Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive arts and design Communication and Language: involves giving children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations. Physical Development: involves providing opportunities for children to be active and interactive and develop their co-ordination, control and movement. Children are supported to understand the importance of being active and making healthy choices in relation to food. Personal, Social and Emotional Development: involves helping children to develop a positive sense of themselves and others; to form positive relationships and develop respect for others. Children learn social skills and how to manage their feelings; to understand appropriate behaviour in groups and to have confidence in their own abilities. Literacy: involves encouraging children to link sound and letters and to begin to learn to read and write. Children are given opportunities to explore a wide range of reading materials to ignite their interests. Mathematics: involves providing children opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems and using mathematical language involving shape, space and measures. Understanding the World: involves supporting children to make sense of the world in which they live and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment. Expressive Arts and Design: involves enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role play and design and technology. EYFS Overview EYFS Curriculum Ambitions Long Term Plan ​ At South Hill, children in the EYFS learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative and critical thinking, which takes place both indoors and in our outdoor environment. Your child will be learning skills, acquiring new knowledge and demonstrating their understanding through the seven areas of learning. The areas of learning are all important and are interconnected. ​ Pupil Voice Aria, age 4, Robins 'My favourite bit is learning maths cos I love counting'. Izzy, age 4, Robins 'I like doing independent learning cos it's so fun. Especially I like the calm corner'. Brad age 4 Robins 'I like playing with the cars in my class'. Harry age 5 Robins 'My favourite part of school is playing with Sonny. We play with lego and draw pictures and we especially love using the story shelves to make up our own stories'. Baani age 5 Robins ' since I started school I learnt to do a 'w' and read tricky books'.

The Angel That Nearly Missed It All Despite their best efforts, one forgetful angel is always late! They oversleep, their maps blows away, they go to the wrong hillside, they gets cramp in their wings, and they terrify the donkeys. Will this Late Angel eventually make it to meet Mary and Joseph, and help the rest of the Angel Chorus celebrate the most important event of all? ​ A wonderful production by our key stage 1 pupils with lovely singing, dancing and acting. Thank you to all the KS1 team for the amazing job they have done on preparing Yrs 1&2 for this year’s Nativity. The children did an absolutely brilliant job. We feel fortunate to have a school which celebrates non-academic performances as highly as it feels like South Hill does and puts in huge amounts of effort to these endeavours, it is lovely they have the opportunity to work towards events such as these too. Key Stage 1 Parent voice

Forest School ‘Forest School’ is a Scandinavian concept where the learning is outdoor based. Many forest school activities evolve from the children’s interests, ideas, and the natural resources found in our grounds. ​ The outdoor sessions promote confidence, self-esteem and independence. At South Hill, we are passionate about developing the whole child and in using our amazing grounds to enhance learning. Benefits of forest school sessions include increased confidence, improved behaviour, improved concentration, independence, and development of social, emotional and physical skills. ​ Forest school is all about exploring and experiencing the natural world through practical activities. The children go outside in all weathers, exploring and learning from the seasons and environment changes. Natural resources stimulate creative thinking, problem solving and skill development, all in the guise of play. The children also learn to care for the environment and appreciate the seasonal changes, developing an empathy for wildlife. ​ Most importantly, alongside the learning, the children have fun! ​ We are delighted to be able to offer every child at South Hill the chance to participate in Forest School during the academic year. EYFS participate all year round, Years 5 and 6 Autumn term, Years 1 and 2 Spring term and Years 3 and 4 Summer term! ​ Long Term Plan More Information Pupil Voice 'I like forest school because you get to do fun activities and Mrs Evans makes it even more fun every week with everything we do' Ellie Yr 5 'I enjoy learning outdoors and exploring the forest' Niamh Yr 6 'I enjoy forest school because I like to be outdoors and I like the atmosphere and the sound of the birds' Isabella Yr 6

Καλώς ήλθατε στο Δημοτικό Σχολείο South Hill. Το σχολείο μας βρίσκεται σε όμορφους χώρους στην καρδιά του Hemel Hempstead. Στόχος μας είναι να παρέχουμε την καλύτερη εκπαίδευση για τα παιδιά στη φροντίδα μας, σε ένα περιβάλλον ανατροφής και υποστήριξης που θέτει τη μάθηση, την ανάπτυξη και την ευημερία των μαθητών ως κύρια προτεραιότητά μας. Έχουμε μια ομάδα αφοσιωμένων και ιδιαίτερα αφοσιωμένων επαγγελματιών που θέτουν την εκπαίδευση και την ευτυχία του παιδιού σας στην καρδιά όλων όσων κάνουν. Εκτιμούμε πολύ τη σχέση μεταξύ σχολείου και γονέων και προσπαθούμε να συνεργαστούμε στενά με τους γονείς σε μια εμπιστευτική σχέση που μοιράζεται την ευθύνη για την εκπαίδευση και την ευημερία του παιδιού σας. Οι μαθητές μας είναι μια πίστωση για το σχολείο μας και ελπίζουμε ότι το παιδί σας έχει μια θετική, διασκεδαστική και αξέχαστη εμπειρία μάθησης ως μέρος της οικογένειας South Hill Η Δήλωση Αποστολής μας «Δημιουργία Χαρακτήρα, Μαθαίνοντας Μαζί» Το όραμά μας «Το δημοτικό σχολείο South Hill χτίζει τους ηγέτες του αύριο. Τροφοδοτεί τους νέους που είναι χαρούμενοι, επινοητικοί, στοχαστικοί, φροντίδες και ανθεκτικοί. που αναπτύσσουν μια δια βίου αγάπη για τη μάθηση και που γιορτάζουν την ποικιλομορφία, τη συνεργασία και την αριστεία σε όλες τις πτυχές της σχολικής μας κοινότητας. " Ο στόχος μας Στόχος μας είναι να επιτρέψουμε στους μαθητές μας να αναπτύξουν δεξιότητες και γνώσεις ως ανεξάρτητοι μαθητές σε ένα συνεργατικό περιβάλλον στο οποίο όλοι εκτιμούνται ως μέρος της σχολικής μας κοινότητας. Στόχος μας είναι να καλλιεργήσουμε την εμπιστοσύνη και την ανθεκτικότητα σε όλους τους μαθητές μας. Ευεξία Είμαστε υπερήφανοι για την ποιμαντική υποστήριξη που προσφέρουμε στους μαθητές και τις οικογένειές μας. Είμαστε στην ευχάριστη θέση να πετύχαμε το Βραβείο Ευημερίας για το σχολείο μας. Έχουμε μια ομάδα ευεξίας που επικεντρώνεται στην υποστήριξη της προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και ευημερίας των μαθητών. Η ομάδα μας Ευημερίας καθοδηγεί επίσης οικογένειες σε υπηρεσίες που μπορεί να χρειαστούν. Μέσω της θεραπευτικής μας προσέγγισης στη συμπεριφορά, προωθούμε την ανθεκτικότητα και την ανεξαρτησία. Χρησιμοποιούμε τις «ζώνες ρύθμισης» σε ολόκληρο το σχολείο που είναι μια προσέγγιση συμπεριφοράς που χρησιμοποιείται για να διδάξουμε στους μαθητές να αυτορυθμίζονται τα συναισθήματά τους και να αναλαμβάνουν την ιδιοκτησία της συμπεριφοράς τους. Στόχος μας είναι να διασφαλίσουμε ότι έχουμε χαρούμενους μαθητές που είναι έτοιμοι να μάθουν. Διδακτέα ύλη Έχουμε δεσμευτεί να διασφαλίσουμε ότι θα προσφέρουμε στους μαθητές μας ένα πρόγραμμα σπουδών που θα είναι δημιουργικό και προσαρμοσμένο στις ανάγκες τους. Η ομάδα Διδασκαλίας και Μάθησης διασφαλίζει ότι οι υψηλές προσδοκίες βρίσκονται στην πρώτη γραμμή των μαθησιακών μας περιόδων, της παρακολούθησης βιβλίων και των μαθημάτων. Στόχος μας είναι να διασφαλίσουμε ότι οι μαθητές στο South Hill βιώνουν μια συνεπή «καθημερινή διατροφή» μάθησης και ότι μαθαίνουν σε ένα περιβάλλον που χτίζει εμπιστοσύνη. Το δημιουργικό μας πρόγραμμα σπουδών είναι το κλειδί για την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων και την ανάπτυξη της περιέργειας. Θέλουμε οι μαθητές μας να αναλάβουν κινδύνους και να μάθουν από λάθη προκειμένου να δημιουργήσουν ανθεκτικότητα και απόλαυση της μάθησης. Ευχαριστούμε που επισκεφτήκατε την ιστοσελίδα μας. Παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήστε με το σχολικό γραφείο εάν επιθυμείτε να κανονίσετε μια επίσκεψη ή έχετε απορίες. Με τις καλύτερες ευχές Miss Joanne Wellbelove και Miss Leah Wren Συν- επικεφαλής ο καθένας Δεσποινίς Wellbelove

Artsmark Gold Award 'You clearly value the Arts and recognise their contribution to your mission statement of 'Building Character, Learning Together' at South Hill Primary School. You have used your Artsmark journey to develop children's understanding of arts and artists from a wider variety of different cultural heritages, so that cultural diversity is being promoted through your arts curriculum and your annual International Day. Music is a growing strength within your overall arts offer with lessons provided by a specialist music teacher. Your partnership with Hertfordshire Music Service is providing opportunities for children in Key Stage 2 to participate in instrumental tuition, including ukulele and Djembe drumming. Pupils can also participate in Choir extra-curricular club and have opportunities to showcase and celebrate their musical achievements locally and at national events, such as at Young Voices. Astutely, you have capitalised on the skills and expertise of various school stakeholders, including a parent who is an animator. This opportunity, along with the chance for children to see a range of artists and makers at work at the Dacorum Arts Centre, has enabled pupils to develop an understanding of carer pathways and job opportunities in the Arts. Teachers' confidence has increased as a result of their training from local secondary colleagues in drawing, watercolour and collagraph printing. Congratulations on completing your Artsmark journey. We are delighted to inform you that your setting has been awarded an Artsmark Gold Award! Award. Congratulations! ' Artsmark Arts Council England

Αγγλικά Writing Vision To develop pupils’ writing skills to enable them to write independently in a variety of genres and for a range of purposes. Ο πρωταρχικός στόχος του Literacy at South Hill είναι να προωθήσει τα υψηλά πρότυπα της γλώσσας και του γραμματισμού, εξοπλίζοντας τους μαθητές με την ισχυρή γνώση της προφορικής και γραπτής γλώσσας και να αναπτύξουν την αγάπη τους για τη λογοτεχνία μέσω της ευρείας ανάγνωσης για απόλαυση. Αυτό με τη σειρά του θα αναπτύξει τις δεξιότητες γραφής τους σε όλα τα είδη. επίσημη και ανεπίσημη. Στόχος μας είναι να το υποστηρίξουμε μέσω της προώθησης του γραμματισμού και της χρήσης κειμένων υψηλής ποιότητας σε όλους τους τομείς του προγράμματος σπουδών μας. Το εθνικό πρόγραμμα σπουδών για τα αγγλικά στοχεύει να διασφαλίσει ότι όλοι οι μαθητές: διαβάστε εύκολα, άπταιστα και με καλή κατανόηση αναπτύξτε τη συνήθεια να διαβάζετε ευρέως και συχνά, τόσο για ευχαρίστηση όσο και για ενημέρωση αποκτήστε ένα ευρύ λεξιλόγιο, κατανόηση γραμματικής και γνώση γλωσσικών συμβάσεων για ανάγνωση, γραφή και προφορική γλώσσα εκτιμήστε την πλούσια και ποικίλη λογοτεχνική μας κληρονομιά γράψτε με σαφήνεια, ακρίβεια και συνέπεια, προσαρμόζοντας τη γλώσσα και το στυλ τους σε και για μια σειρά από περιβάλλοντα, σκοπούς και κοινό Χρησιμοποιήστε τη συζήτηση για να μάθετε. πρέπει να είναι σε θέση να επεξεργαστούν και να εξηγήσουν με σαφήνεια την κατανόηση και τις ιδέες τους είναι ικανοί στις τέχνες της ομιλίας και της ακρόασης, κάνοντας επίσημες παρουσιάσεις, παρουσιάζοντας σε άλλους και συμμετέχοντας στη συζήτηση Long Term Plan - Literacy Grammar Plan Subject Overview - Reading Subject Overview - Writing Λίστες ορθογραφίας προγραμμάτων σπουδών KS1, LKS2, UKS2 Χρησιμοποιήστε τα παρακάτω κουμπιά για να δείτε τι μαθαίνει κάθε χρόνο στα μαθήματα αγγλικών. Έτος 1 Έτος 2 Έτος 3 Έτος 4 Έτος 5 Έτος 6 Parents Grammar Morning Pupil Voice I love the big library - Eric Y6 ​ I like the different books we read in class - Freddy Y5 ​ Reading helps me learn more! - Stanley Y1 ​

The South Hill Experience South Hill School offers all of our pupils a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities from the very start of their Early Years journey through to Year 6. We are proud that our pupils will have the opportunity to: Post a letter Sit around a campfire Carry out Science work around the school pond Learn to swim at the local sports centre Perform on our beautiful stage Experience the 'South Hill Summer Festival' Learn a new language Go on a variety of school trips with their peers Represent the school at a sporting event Join our school clubs Learn to bake bread Experience outdoor learning through Forest Schools Perform at our local church Lead an enterprise project Support a number of charities Prepare and cook food Enjoy our orienteering trail Take part in South Hill School's 'International Day' Dance with the class at 'International Day' Have a responsible position in the school Learn to cycle safely Learn a musical instrument Take part in 'Feeling Good Week' Dress up as a book character Visit a museum Take part in Science Day Take part in a National Remembrance Have artwork exhibited at the 'South Hill Art Gallery' Be part of a choir Take part in competitions Enjoy an ice cream from the ice cream van

SEND - Current Support/Courses Advice/Support DSPL8 Συμβουλές και υποστήριξη για γονείς 21.4.21 Φυλλάδιο HPCI Local Area Support Spring/Summer Local Area Support Autumn Gade Family Support Μαθήματα γονέων Απρίλιος-Ιούλιος (Gade) Courses Mindfulness Course - SHINE Weight Management Family Courses Dacorum Parenting Courses - Summer Top Tips Sleep and Toiletting Issues Time Keeping Το Healthy Young Minds είναι ένας χρήσιμος ιστότοπος που υποστηρίζει παιδιά και οικογένειες όσον αφορά την ψυχική υγεία. Κάντε κλικ στο παρακάτω λογότυπο: Αυτισμός Γραμμή συμβουλών Οι γονείς / φροντιστές μπορούν να επικοινωνήσουν με μια νέα γραμμή συμβουλών για τον αυτισμό κάθε Τρίτη και Τετάρτη, από τις 1.30 έως τις 4.00 μ.μ. 01442 453920

School Travel Plan The implementation of our School Travel Plan at South Hill Primary School aims to encourage a healthy lifestyle and positive well-being for all. This works hand in hand with our school curriculum and eco-friendly initiatives with the aim of providing a healthy and environmentally aware generation for the 21st century. Some of the aims of the School Travel Plan include: Improved safety of pupils due to less traffic. Less congestion around the school and in the local community. Healthier, happier, more alert pupils, thanks to active travel such as, cycling and walking. Avoiding parking issues around the school ground Less pollution around the school and local area. Improved road awareness of pupils. Greater staff health and well-being. Improved journey reliability for staff, pupils and parents. As a school, we actively promote walking, using a scooter, park and ride or cycling as a way of getting to school each day. Additionally, during our Walk to School Week we again encourage and record how children get to school each day that week. This is a great opportunity to help children reach their minimum 60 minutes of exercise per day. Within the school grounds, we also have a scooter station to keep bikes and scooter dry from the weather! At South Hill, we ask no cars enter the school car park during drop off and collection. Furthermore, we have a free flow from 8.40 for all Key Stages. ​ Tom, our lovely lollypop man visited the school for a road safety assembly. Tom sends the following message to keep your children safe. 1) A reminder to stay on the footpath until Tom call you to cross, do not cross before. 2) Any children who bring bikes and scooters must get off and push them across the road. 3) Parents, for the safety of all PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON YELLOW LINES or close to the crossing patrol area. We thank Tom very much for helping to keep our pupils safe ​ ​ Travel Plan