South Hill Art Exhibition At South Hill, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to explore and create art. We also believe that children should see their art displayed. This is the thinking behind our annual art week and Art Exhibition. Each year we have a theme, such as ‘Patterns in Nature’ or ‘Under the Sea’, and all year groups spend a week exploring the theme, looking at a particular style of art based on a specific artist. During the week, they learn about the artist, and practise different art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography or collage, experimenting with different mediums and techniques. The end of the week sees them producing a final piece of art. The art is then mounted and displayed in our Art Gallery. Parents and children are invited in to view the work, which is available to be bought by the parents. Art works are numbered rather than named and information regarding the artist and the methods used to create the pieces are displayed alongside the works. The artwork is passed to them in the days following the gallery. This allows children the opportunity to visit an art gallery, see how a gallery works and to have the pleasure of seeing their work being viewed by others. It is always a very popular event both with our pupils and with their parents. It is well attended and provides much-needed funds for our art supplies. More importantly, it gives children the chance to see themselves as valued artists and promotes the subject through the school.

Modern Foreign Language - French “Languages are an essential part of a broad, balanced curriculum. Not only do they provide an opportunity to communicate more effectively with others, they also help children to understand what it is to be a global citizen. This includes the importance of tolerance and understanding, which is crucial knowledge in today’s world.” At South Hill, French is taught as a Modern Foreign Language (MFL) in Key stage two. Pupils in Early Years and Key Stage One learn and develop skills, which will support and benefit their future language learning. These include: Communication and language Phonics Reading Grammar Vocabulary Knowledge of different cultures and societies Our Curriculum In KS2, French is taught using the ‘Language Angels’ scheme of work. Teaching units have been selected in order to build a wide range of vocabulary and enable progression in our ‘Golden Threads’, which are: LISTENING SPEAKING READING WRITING In the Autumn term, each year group starts with phonetics and pronunciation lessons which teach some of the key sounds in French. Pupils also spend time learning and using some ‘essential vocabulary’ including greetings, numbers and days of the week etc. Pupils then continue developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through a variety of topics throughout the year. To ensure learning is enjoyable and memorable, lessons often use stories, songs, role play and a variety of other activities to support pupils to learn, remember and apply French vocabulary. Celebrating languages Within our school, we have pupils that speak many different languages. We aim to celebrate this through whole school events such as ‘International Day’ and ‘International Languages Day’ where each year group selects a country to learn about and to take part in a dance as well as many other activities. We also celebrate languages that are in school by dressing in colours of a chosen nationality and sharing languages, customs and traditions with our friends. 1/5 Long Term Plan Subject Overview Essential Vocab

Design and Technology Design and Technology Vision To develop pupils' skills and technical knowledge in designing, making and evaluating through cooking and nutrition, textiles, materials and construction. We teach a broad and varied Design and Technology curriculum, at South Hill, which aims to develop skills and knowledge through the following key areas: Design: We want our pupils to generate ideas and to model and communicate these through talking and drawing. We want them to create templates and design products that are appealing, functional and purposeful. Make: We want pupils to select from a range of materials, tools and equipment and use these to perform practical tasks such as cutting, shaping, joining, sewing, kneading and finishing. Evaluate: We want pupils to be able to talk about existing products, as well as their finished product, to compare these against the design criteria and to consider the views of others to improve their work. Technical Knowledge: We want pupils to know and use subject specific vocabulary (such as levers, sliders, wheels, axels) and to deepen their knowledge of technical processes such as how structures can be made stronger/more stable. Golden Threads As part of our Design and Technology curriculum, we have carefully mapped out Golden Threads that weave in and out of our learning. These allow us to build on previous knowledge and skills and to ensure a progression of these year after year. Our Golden Threads for DT are: Our Curriculum In EYFS, through the Early Learning Goal ‘Expressive Arts and Design’, pupils are introduced to the building blocks of our Design and Technology curriculum. Through construction, pupils explore and build with a variety of materials such as Lego or wooden bricks, alongside developing their fine motor skills with scissors, paper and other media. In Key Stage 1, pupils develop an understanding of the design, making and evaluating process when creating their own products. Examples of topics covered in KS1 include: Designing a building for a town, making a pop up toy and making a fruit/vegetable monster. In Key Stage 2, pupils further embed the design, make and evaluate cycle when creating their own products. Examples of topics covered in KS1 include: building Anderson Shelters, making Torches, making a hydraulic bridge and cooking Viking bread. By the end of Year 6, we want pupils to be able to have developed the ability to design and make a range of products (in cooking and nutrition, textiles, materials and construction) and to be confident in their technical knowledge of these areas and to be able to evaluate their own work, as well of as that of others. KEY STAGE 1 GOLDEN THREADS COOKING AND NUTRITION TEXTILES MECHANISMS USE OF MATERIALS CONSTRUCTION KEY STAGE 2 GOLDEN THREADS COOKING AND NUTRITION TEXTILES ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS STIFF AND FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIALS MOULDABLE MATERIALS Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 3 Year 1 Year 5 Long Term Plan Subject Overview Pupil Voice 'I really enjoy the creativity it brings your work. When creating our Anderson shelters I particularly enjoyed collecting the dirt need to disguise it. Harshith Y6 DT develops your creativity and the understanding of how to use tools accurately and safely such as a hacksaw. Coby Y6

KS2 Carol Service at St Johns Church Each year KS2 visit St John's Church for our carol service.it is a lovely occasion which gets us in the festive mood with our choir singing beautifully and hearing some soloists too. Parents and carers are invited and fill the church which makes this event one of the most popular in the school calendar. 'T he singing and the readings were lovely; the children all showed the school at its best. The atmosphere was truly festive'. Chair of Governors Some Year 3 pupils said: I liked singing in the church. It made me feel happy. I felt excited...the lights on the trees were lovely. I liked it when Jacob sang the solo. I liked Year 5 Silver Birch Jingle Bells song. I felt musical and excited. I enjoyed singing with choir.

PSHE Προσωπική, κοινωνική και υγειονομική εκπαίδευση PSHE Vision. To support our pupils to be responsible, respectful, resilient and reflective learners, who are able to keep themselves safe, healthy and prepared for secondary school and life beyond. Στο Δημοτικό Σχολείο South Hill, είμαστε υπερήφανοι που φροντίζουμε την ευημερία των μαθητών μας και τους βοηθούμε να γίνουν θετικοί, στρογγυλοί και δραστήριοι πολίτες του μέλλοντος. Έχουμε ένα ειδικό πρόγραμμα PSHE το οποίο έχει σχεδιαστεί και προσαρμοστεί στις ανάγκες των μαθητών / σχολικής κοινότητας. Αυτό εστιάζει σε: διδάσκοντας στα παιδιά πώς να είναι επιτυχημένοι πολίτες προώθηση της ευημερίας προώθηση των «βρετανικών αξιών» ενισχύοντας όλα τα στοιχεία του σχολικού μας ήθους «The South Hill Way». Φέτος, έχουμε δημιουργήσει προγράμματα εργασίας για να βοηθήσουμε τους μαθητές να επιστρέψουν στο σχολείο από το κλείδωμα και να διασφαλίσουν ότι είχαν την ευκαιρία να σκεφτούν και να επεξεργαστούν τα συναισθήματά τους από την πανδημία και να ξαναχτίσουν φιλίες και σχέσεις καθώς βγαίνουμε από το κλείδωμα. Ακολουθούμε το «Christopher Winter Project» για τις σχέσεις μας, τη Ναρκωτική και τη Σεξουαλική Εκπαίδευση »(το οποίο περιλαμβάνεται στην ευρύτερη παροχή PSHE) και έχουμε δημιουργήσει μια σειρά από« Διοργανωτές Γνώσης »για να διασφαλίσουμε ότι οι γονείς γνωρίζουν τι θα διδάξουν τα παιδιά τους «RSE» σε κάθε έτος ομάδα. Το RSE, στο South Hill, περιλαμβάνει τα ακόλουθα στοιχεία: Εκπαίδευση σχέσεων (RSE) - αυτό επικεντρώνεται κυρίως στη διδασκαλία των θεμελιωδών δομικών στοιχείων θετικών σχέσεων για να διασφαλιστεί ότι οι μαθητές γνωρίζουν πώς φαίνεται μια υγιής σχέση. όπου εκτιμώνται και όπου υπάρχει ισότητα και να διασφαλίζεται επίσης ότι όλες οι οικογένειες και τα άτομα «εκπροσωπούνται» και «βλέπουν». Εκπαίδευση Υγείας - αυτό επικεντρώνεται στην κατανόηση του τρόπου με τον οποίο διατηρούμε υγιείς τους οργανισμούς μας και τι σημαίνει να έχουμε έναν υγιή τρόπο ζωής για να διασφαλίσουμε ότι τα παιδιά μπορούν να είναι υγιείς ενήλικες και να κάνουν καλές επιλογές αργότερα στη ζωή. Εκπαίδευση ναρκωτικών - αυτό διδάσκει στα παιδιά τα γεγονότα σχετικά με νόμιμες και παράνομες επιβλαβείς ουσίες και τους συναφείς κινδύνους, όπως το κάπνισμα, η χρήση αλκοόλ και η λήψη ναρκωτικών. Σεξουαλική Εκπαίδευση - αυτό διδάσκεται στα μεγαλύτερα παιδιά μας στο Έτος 6 και θα διδάξει τη σύλληψη και τη σωματική πράξη του σεξ. Άλλα θέματα - άλλα στοιχεία του προγράμματος PSHE θα διδαχθούν μέσω θεμάτων όπως: Επιστήμη (ανθρώπινο σώμα και αναπαραγωγή). Πληροφορική (ασφάλεια στο Διαδίκτυο) και PE (σημασία της διατήρησης υγιών), καθώς και τη διδασκαλία με τη χρήση ευκαιρίες σε όλο το σχολείο ενισχύσει βασικές έννοιες. Autumn Term No Outsider This scheme promotes: British Values Protected characteristics Personal development Spring term (and used in assemblies all year round) Picture News This scheme promotes: British Values Protected characteristics Personal development Summer Term The Christopher Winter Project This scheme promotes: Relationship education Health education Drugs education Sex education Online safety ‘No Outsiders’ We follow the ‘No Outsiders’ project which is a book based PSHE scheme created by Andrew Moffat MBE, who was nominated for the Global Teacher Prize in 2018-19. Each week, the children read a book with their class teacher, which promotes British values and the following three core values: Respect for diversity through education in schools; Commitment to community cohesion through understanding and acceptance of difference; Promotion of dialogue to counter fear and hate in society. We believe that it is vital that our pupils can discuss inappropriate and discriminative language and understand how to address boundaries in order to prepare them for a future in modern Britain. We strive to ensure that our pupils are surrounded by a consistent message: · There are no outsiders here; · Everyone is different; · We like being different; · We are all equal in our difference; · I can get along with you even if we are different; · We live in the U.K., our British values support this and the law says this too. Picture News Picture news is a current affairs news scheme, which gives children opportunities to develop learning further through news stories that inspire them. The weekly theme (which is delivered in every Monday assembly) exposes pupils to a range of topics including political, religious, cultural, environmental, social, moral and spiritual issues. Pupils then have the opportunity to discuss these ‘big issues’ with their class teacher. In the Spring term, we use these as a basis for our PSHE lessons so that they can be explored more in depth class. Through this scheme, children have opportunities to: Discover talents and interests through a broad coverage Develop speaking and listening skills Develop the confidence to speak out Develop resilience Understand British Values and Protected Characteristics Develop links between personal, school and community values. Demonstrate respect and tolerance Διοργανωτές γνώσης EYFS Έτος 6 Έτος 2 Year 4 Πολιτική PSHE Subject Overview Πρόοδος PSHE Επισκόπηση θέματος PSHE No Outsiders Long Term Plan EYFS PSHE Overview Picture News Enrichment Page PSHE Friendship South Hill and the Wider Community The Christopher Winter Project We follow the 'Christopher Winter Project' for our Relationships, Drug and Sex Education' provision and we have produced a range of 'Knowledge Organisers' to ensure parents know what their children will be taught in 'RSE' in each year group. RSE, at South Hill, includes the following elements (which are outlined in our Topic progression and Overview documents): Relationship Education (RSE) - this primarily focuses on teaching the fundamental building blocks of positive relationships to ensure pupils know what a healthy relationship looks like; where they are valued and where equality exists and to also ensure all families and individuals are 'represented' and 'seen'. Health Education - this focuses on understanding how to keep our bodies healthy and what it means to have a healthy lifestyle to ensure children can be healthy adults and make good choices now and in the future. Drugs Education - this teaches children the facts about legal and illegal harmful substances and the associated risks, including smoking, alcohol use and drug-taking. Sex Education - this is taught to our oldest children in Year 6 and will teach conception and the physical act of sex. Other Subjects Other elements of our PSHE programme are taught through subjects such as: Science (human body and reproduction); Computing (internet safety) and PE (importance of keeping healthy) as well as teaching using opportunities throughout the school day to reinforce key concepts. Pupil Voice Victoria Year 6 – In PSHE we have been reading the book “The only way is Badger”, where we learnt about how we are all different and unique. I enjoy dance outside of school so it has shown me that I am different and unique to my friends. Darcy Year 5 – We have been looking at a book called the “The Girls” it is about friendships and we learnt what keeps a friendship going and that some friendships can grow apart over time. Maggie Year 3 – I have enjoyed reading the book “Were all wonders” it was about using your voice and standing up for yourself rather than being a bystander”. Juno Year 1 – In PSHE, we read a good story about a man who lived in a flat it was called “Errol’s Garden”. He asked for help with making a garden for his friends. Maua Reception – I have learnt about being kind and respectful to my friends. Respectful means listening to my teacher.

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 We enjoy celebrating writing at South Hill. We display work from EYFS to Year 6 on our Writer of the Month display board. This is where children have a chance to show off a good piece of writing from across the curriculum. Here is a photo of our current writers of the month. 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 Poetry First Prize We are absolutely thrilled to share the news that Aiden in Year 5, has won The Marlowes Olympic poetry competition! We are delighted that Aiden felt inspired to write an Olympic poem and as a result the school received the £1000 prize. Well done Aiden for writing a winning poem. Aiden was invited to receive the cheque for the school at the Marlowes from the Mayor. Click here for the coverage in Hemel Today.

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

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

The Wellbeing Festival Our Wellbeing Festival: Enriching the Lives of Pupils and Staff Our Wellbeing Festival is a cherished highlight of the South Hill calendar—an annual celebration that brings our entire school community together. Once a year, our school grounds are transformed into a vibrant, joyful space filled with connection, creativity, and celebration. Set against the stunning backdrop of green fields and open spaces, the festival provides the perfect setting for pupils to dance, sing, and make memories. Whether they're enjoying live performances, spending time with friends and siblings, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, it’s an afternoon that leaves a lasting impression. For pupils, staff, and families alike, the festival is a welcome opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy quality time together. More than just an event, the Wellbeing Festival is a powerful reminder of the importance of nurturing our mental and physical well-being. It celebrates the spirit of unity that defines South Hill—bringing us all together to support, uplift, and inspire one another.

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Μαθηματικά Στο Δημοτικό Σχολείο South Hill, στοχεύουμε να παραδώσουμε ένα ευρύ και ελκυστικό πρόγραμμα μαθηματικών, υποστηριζόμενο από τη χρήση συγκεκριμένων, εικονογραφικών και αφηρημένων (CPA) προσεγγίσεων για τη δημιουργία και την ενσωμάτωση της μάθησης. Οι μαθητές μας αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις που αναπτύσσουν και εμβαθύνουν την εννοιολογική τους κατανόηση των μαθηματικών, καθώς και την προώθηση της ευχέρειας και της γνώσης των θεμάτων που καλύπτουμε. Πολλοί πόροι είναι διαθέσιμοι σε όλες τις τάξεις για να βοηθήσουν και να ενθαρρύνουν τα παιδιά να μάθουν σε μικρά, εύχρηστα βήματα με τα βασικά σημεία κατανόησης στο επίκεντρο της μάθησής τους. Κάθε τάξη έχει το δικό της «Τείχος Εργασίας» στο οποίο η τρέχουσα μάθηση εμφανίζεται ως εργαλείο καθοδήγησης και υποστήριξης. Η παιδική δουλειά εμφανίζεται εδώ ως υπενθύμιση του τι έχουν επιτύχει. Η προ-μάθηση μπορεί επίσης να εμφανιστεί για να προωθήσει την καλή συζήτηση και να ενσωματώσει νέες ιδέες. Subject Overview Calculation Policy Long Term Plans EYFS Year 1 Year 4 Year 2 Year 5 Year 3 Year 6 Times Tables Rockstars Maths Open Morning 1 Maths Open Morning 2 Maths at Home Use the buttons below to see what each year learns in Maths lessons. Έτος 1 Έτος 2 Έτος 3 Έτος 4 Έτος 5 Έτος 6 Pupil Voice 'If you're stuck there's always something to help you work it out' - Niamh Year 6 'I love it when division goes into decimals' - Rahul Year 6 'It's exciting learning new methods in maths' - Merryn Year 5