SEND - Current Support/Courses Advice/Support Comunicación DSPL 24.3.21 Folleto de HPCI Local Area Support Spring/Summer Local Area Support Autumn Gade Family Support Cursos para padres abril-julio (Gade) Courses Mindfulness Course - SHINE Weight Management Family Courses Dacorum Parenting Courses - Summer Top Tips Sleep and Toiletting Issues Time Keeping Healthy Young Minds es un sitio web útil que ayuda a los niños y las familias con respecto a la salud mental. Haga clic en el logo a continuación: Autismo Línea de asesoramiento Los padres / cuidadores pueden comunicarse con una nueva línea de asesoramiento sobre autismo los martes y miércoles, de 13:30 a 16:00 (solo durante el período escolar) 01442 453920

Sports Day at South Hill School At South Hill School, our sports day is a fun day for all our pupils. The day begins with EYFS and KS1 meeting on the school field for a carousel of activities. Mr Brathwaite DJs the event and really energises the children as they compete in their houses to get as many points as they can on each activity. Some of these activities are hurdles, javelin, obstacles and dribbling. Our Year six children always help and some activities are run by our year six sports ambassadors! When the carousel is finished, the children then take part in races - again aiming to win points for their houses. Our KS2 children then do the same in the afternoon, with some slightly different activities on the carousel and then ending with their races. Parents are invited to watch and support their children on sports day. They watch from the hillside overlooking the field or from the shade of the daily mile track. It truly is a memorable day!

The Wellbeing Festival 2023 For our incredible Wellbeing Festival 2023 this year, South Hill School choir led by Mrs Toms our very own Music Specialist accompanied by the whole school sang two amazing songs which were incorporated as part of the “Sing up Day” celebrations 2023. The first song entitled “Let love shine through” celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of our local and global communities. The second track ‘Blossom Out’ by Tomuri Spicer is one of three new songs written for Sing up Day 2023. It is a gentle, laid back and summery celebration of the earth and our connection to the natural world around us. It features taonga pūoro (traditional Māori instruments) and snippets of haka (traditional chant in the Māori language) and is based on whakataukī (Māori proverbs). Tomuri’s clever lyrics encourage us to recognise our individual strengths, gifts, and uniqueness to ‘blossom out like a flower’ and ‘stand strong like a forest’. The children also enjoyed the day with their peers and siblings and listened, danced and sang to some incredible tunes played by the incredible Mr Braithwaite. What a truly fabulous occasion for the staff and pupils of South Hill School. Once again a huge thank you goes out to Mr Braithwaite and Mrs Toms for being such a strength to our school and always incorporating the South Hill spirit into every occasion. Links to the songs provided below. Blossom Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UdFeSqRhKE Let love shine through: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5jHwdn8Wpw ​ ​

World Book Day World Book Day is held each year on the first Thursday in March. As a school we celebrated by sharing Poetry from Jospeh Coelho throughout the week, Learning MC Grammar's World Book Day song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTkjssrL4k&ab_channel=MCGrammar%E2%80%93RapSongs%26MusicVideos and dressing up as our favourite book characters. Promoting Reading for Pleasure is a large part of our school's reading provision and children have created wish lists for books for us to purchase. ​

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Reading vision ​ To develop children’s decoding, comprehension and fluency to provide them with the reading skills to access the whole curriculum Reading and Phonics Fonética y Read Write Inc En Hill Primary School Sur, usamos el programa de Read Write Inc (RWI) fonética para conseguir que los niños a un comienzo de vuelo con sus conocimientos. RWI es un método de aprendizaje centrado en los sonidos de las letras y la fonética y lo usamos para ayudar a los niños en su lectura y escritura. La lectura abre la puerta al aprendizaje. Un niño que lee mucho se convertirá en un buen lector. Un buen lector podrá leer material más desafiante. Un niño que lee material desafiante es un niño que aprenderá. Cuanto más aprenda un niño, más querrá saber. Con RWI, los niños aprenden a leer sin esfuerzo para que puedan poner toda su energía en comprender lo que leen. También les permite deletrear sin esfuerzo para que puedan poner toda su energía en componer lo que escriben. Al usar RWI para leer, los niños: Aprenda 44 sonidos y los grupos de letras / letras correspondientes usando indicaciones de imágenes simples Aprenda a leer palabras usando Fred Talk (por ejemplo, gato) Leer historias animadas con palabras que han aprendido a pronunciar. Demuestre que comprenden las historias respondiendo preguntas. Al usar RWI para escribir, los niños: Aprenda a escribir las letras / grupos de letras que representan 44 sonidos Aprenda a escribir palabras diciendo los sonidos en Fred Talk Escribe oraciones simples RWI en la escuela primaria South Hill: Los alumnos de recepción reciben sesiones de RWI a diario inicialmente Los alumnos de Year 1 reciben sesiones diarias de RWI durante 20 minutos centradas en fonética A medida que avanza el año escolar, los alumnos de Reception y Year 1 se agrupan según su capacidad para sus sesiones diarias. Para obtener más información, consulte los archivos adjuntos a continuación. Para ir al sitio web de Read Write Inc, haga clic en el logotipo a continuación: Juegue los juegos gratuitos en casa para ayudar a su hijo a leer palabras sin sentido en casa. Prueba el picnic de las fases 3, 4 y 5 en Plutón y Tesoro enterrado Listas de libros sugeridas Gráficos de sonidos 1 Gráficos de sonidos 2 Fonética y lectura con tienda Subject Overview - Reading Guía para padres Guided Reading Workshop 100 Books - recommended texts KS1 (o EY - leído por un adulto) Años 3 y 4 Años 5 y 6 Home Phonics Screening Practice Sound Mat 1 and 2 Sound Mat 3 and 4 Phonics Screening Workshop Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Sound Mat 5 Complete Sound Chart Pupil Voice "Reading is inspiring. I like reading books like 'Everest' that we read in Year 5 because it inspires me to keep on going on my dreams." Saraya Year 5 "Reading is a good way to learn new words. I like finding out what words mean in the glossary or I ask my mum or teacher what new words mean. Then I use them in my writing." Alicia Year 5 "I love library club, because I get to read every time I go and I'm getting so good at reading now." Frankie Year 2 "I am excited when we learn a new sound. It means I can read more." Ciel Year 1 "The best thing about reading in school is getting to choose books like, Matilda. I love Matilda." Bella Year 3

Discapacidades y necesidades educativas especiales South Hill Primary School es una escuela convencional totalmente inclusiva y nuestro objetivo es: • aumentar el rendimiento de todos los niños, incluidos los que tienen dificultades de aprendizaje, discapacidades, desventajas o necesidades educativas especiales; • personalizar la provisión para permitir que todos los niños alcancen su máximo potencial; • reconocer y evaluar necesidades adicionales, poniendo en práctica una intervención adecuada y oportuna para garantizar que se haga todo lo posible para eliminar las barreras al aprendizaje lo antes posible; • involucrar activamente a los padres y cuidadores en las decisiones que afectan la educación de sus hijos; • buscar las opiniones de los niños en todas las etapas de su educación. Para lograr estos objetivos nos aseguraremos de que: • todos los adultos tienen las mayores aspiraciones para cada niño; • la provisión responde y se adapta bien a las necesidades de los niños; • la prestación de servicios extendidos marca la diferencia en los resultados de los niños y sus familias; • las opiniones de los alumnos se utilizan para informar la planificación de mejoras escolares; • todos los niños pueden acceder a todas las áreas de la vida escolar. Para obtener más información sobre SEND en South Hill, consulte los siguientes enlaces: Para conocer la oferta local de Herts, visite: www.hertdirect.org/localoffer Si tiene alguna inquietud con respecto a su hijo, comuníquese con nuestro SENCO / INCO Sra. Jacqui Donley jdonley@southhill.herts.sch.uk 01442 402127 For further information click on the links below Informe de información SEN SEND Information Report ENVIAR y Política de inclusión Oferta de Herts Quality SEND Oferta de autismo de Herts Comunicación DSPL 24.3.21

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Computing Computing vision ​ For pupils to be equipped to navigate a digital world and to understand how to protect themselves online. To develop pupils confidence and capability in IT and programming to prepare them for a rapidly changing technological world. At South Hill, we understand the importance of technology in a rapidly changing society. As it has always been, the children of today will develop and use the technologies of tomorrow. Therefore, we need to foster their basic knowledge and understanding of the technologies that they use today. The computing curriculum is divided into 3 key concepts; Digital Literacy (DL), Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science (CS) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ DL Digital literacy is about the safe and responsible use of technology, including recognising its advantages for collaboration or communication. CS Computer science will introduce children of all ages to understanding how computers and networks work. It will also give all children the opportunity to learn basic computer programming, from simple floor robots in EYs, Years 1 and 2, right up to creating on-screen computer games and programmes by Year 6. IT Information technology is about the use of computers for functional purposes, such as collecting and presenting information, or using search technology. ​ GOLDEN THREADS As part of our Computing curriculum, we have carefully mapped out 5 'Golden Threads' which allow us to build on previous knowledge and to make links between what we have already learnt and what we are learning now and in the future: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Intent At South Hill Primary, we use the NCCE – Teach Computing and Project Evolve units to deliver the three concepts area of the computing curriculum. We intend that children should master Computing to such an extent that they can go on to have careers and make use of Computing effectively in their everyday lives, without being completely reliant on technology. They are also taught to use technology responsibly and carefully, being mindful of how their behaviour, words and actions can affect others. Our pupils will be taught Computing in a way that ensures progression of skills and allows opportunities to revisit these skills year on year. Teachers are also aware of the importance of making small adaptations where necessary to support all learners and how technology can be used to support and enhance a range of subjects whilst allowing pupils to apply their skills. Implementation In our teaching of Computing, we endeavour to expose students to a variety of software, programs, and equipment in order to offer a range of appropriate challenges and experiences. Specific vocabulary for each year group is outlined in medium term plans and this is regularly modelled by teachers within their lessons. Spaced repetition and chunking within the curriculum allows pupils to develop their recall of embedded knowledge and ensures that each year group works on core aspects of the three Computing strands. Sessions are adapted to meet the requirements of a specific cohort and lesson content is frequently reviewed by class teachers and the subject lead. Our schemes of work remain flexible and children share their thoughts on their ‘computing learning journeys’ to help enable sessions to be adapted to their interests and needs. In the Early Years, children have access to iPads, the Code and Go Mouse and recordable books. They also work with their ‘Year 6 Buddies’, who guide their curiosity by modelling how to use the equipment carefully and safely. In the summer term, children spend time in the computing hub to help familiarise them with a desktop setup and ease their transition into KS1. Impact The lasting impact of this curriculum ensures that when children leave South Hill Primary School, they are competent and safe users of ICT with an understanding of how technology works. They will have developed skills to express themselves and be creative in using digital media and be equipped to apply their skills in computing to different challenges going forward whilst using technology safety. We measure the impact of our curriculum using the following methods: · Termly teacher assessments. · Images of the children’s practical learning in a year group portfolio · Children’s work saved onto their individual accounts · Interviewing the pupils about their learning (pupil voice). · Year group portfolios are scrutinised and there is the opportunity for a dialogue between teachers to understand their class’s work. Children in EYFS are assessed within Understand the World and their progress is tracked termly using Tapestry. Each class is allocated a weekly time slot to use the ‘Computing Hub’ which houses 30 computers and laptops. In addition to this, classes have access to a set of Chromebooks, 30 iPads and a further set of 15 laptops, which can be used to support the teaching and learning of other subjects. Classes are also provided with digital projectors, interactive whiteboards and visualisers to support and teaching across the curriculum. DL Digital literacy is about the safe and responsible use of technology, including recognising its advantages for collaboration or communication. IT Information technology is about the use of computers for functional purposes, such as collecting and presenting information, or using search technology. CS Computer science will introduce children of all ages to understanding how computers and networks work. It will also give all children the opportunity to learn basic computer programming, from simple floor robots in EYs, Years 1 and 2, right up to creating on-screen computer games and programmes by Year 6. Long Term Plan Computing Long Term Plan Online Safety Subject Overview Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 4 Year 2 Year 6 Pupil Voice " We had to move the pirate very slowly and then snap a photo" - Bruno. Y3 "It was a great lesson and I learnt that I can make movies out of anything" - Bridget Y3 "We enjoyed vector drawings to create our Christmas calendars this year" Alex Y6 "I have learnt how use the shape, fill and gradient tools to create a Christmas themed calendar - I loved it" Marija Y5 "In computing we have been learning how to edit images using paint.net, I loved " - Otilie Y4 "We removed sections of pictures to make improvements to the appearance of photographs. we also understand that some photographs that we see online may be fake" Noah Y4

Pupil Voice - Spring 2024 Spring Term Actions 2024 Pupil Voice - Autumn 2023 Autumn Term Actions 2023 Autumn 1 & 2 Evidence 2022-2023 Spring 1 & 2 Evidence 2022-2023 Summer 1 & 2 Evidence 2022-2023 School Council 2022-23 School Council Governor Visit Meeting Mike Penning Forging links with the wider community Consejo Escolar ¡Hola! Somos la voz estudiantil de la escuela primaria South Hill. El Consejo Escolar está formado por dos niños de cada clase que han sido elegidos por sus compañeros. Cada candidato que desee representar a su clase debe dar una breve charla sobre sus puntos de vista y objetivos para el Consejo Escolar y los niños luego votarán por sus candidatos de clase preferidos. Miembros del consejo escolar 2020-2021 Año 6 - Costy & Rory / Joely & Jack Año 5 - Fraser & Gloria / Ava & Alfie S Año 4 - Taylor & Oscar / Beau S & Riley Año 3 - Izzy & Sam / Lillie & Zubin Año 2 - Eva y Oliver / Saraya y Frankie Año 1 - Emilia y Thomas / Bertie y Amelia School Council Visit to Mountbatten Lodge Autumn School Council Visit to Mountbatten Lodge Summer Pupil Voice Tillie – Year 2. “I like coming to the meetings and talking about what we can improve”. Aya – Year 3. “I like being on the School Council because we make decisions for our school”. Daisy – Year 3. “I think the School Council is fun!” Grace – Year 4. “I enjoy helping other people”. Mason – Year 5. “I liked it when I met Brenda at Mountbatten Lodge and we did an activity together”. Izzy – Year 6. “The School Council helps me to make our school a better place for others”. ​

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

The South Hill Colour Run Every summer, to promote healthy living, exercise and community fun, we hold, 'The South Hill Colour Run.' It is an afternoon of Music and Daily Mile circuits in which we get covered in paint or squirted with water! We have snacks and stalls too. This is a time for fun, exercise and community, all wrapped up in a rainbow of colours! Thank you to our amazing PTA for organising this wonderful event!