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History We teach a broad and varied History curriculum, at South Hill, which aims to develop skills and knowledge through the following key areas: Chronological understanding – we want pupils to have a clear understanding and a growing knowledge of different time periods and how these link to eachother Knowledge and interpretation – we want our pupils to have a growing knowledge of different societies and periods of time and to begin to understand how historical eras/ civilisations have shaped the world we live in today Historical enquiry – we want our pupils to be able to use artefacts and sources to learn about the past, to be able to ask interesting questions, to examine the evidence and to develop their own points of view about historical events By the end of Year 6, we want our pupils to have a solid chronological understanding of the historical events studied, to have a knowledge of how History has shaped Britain (and the wider world), to be able to think critically and to understand that what has happened in the past is critical to shaping our future. Golden Threads As part of our History curriculum, we have carefully mapped out 7 key concepts that weave in and out of our learning. These allow us to build on previous knowledge and to make links between historical periods and events that we have already learnt to those that we are learning now and in the future: Long Term Plan Subject Overview Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 3 Year 1 Year 5 We have tailored our History curriculum, in some areas, to reflect our locality and local community so that our pupils have a real sense of how history has shaped who we are today in Hemel Hempstead. For example: In EYFS, we focus on the building blocks to our History curriculum by studying our family In Year 1, we take a walk around our local streets, focusing on how houses have changed in the last century. In Year 2, we study our School, how it has changed over time, as well as the local ‘Water Gardens’ In Year 3, we study the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, who visited our town to open ‘The Queen’s Square’ in Adeyfield in 1952 In Year 4, we study the Romans and look specifically at how they took over St. Albans (Verulamium) and visit the museum, Hypercaust and Roman Walls In Year 5, we study Hemel Hempstead and look at how it has changed over the past 100 years In Year 6, we study WW2 and how this impacted our local area Trips and theme days: Our History curriculum is enriched by a number of school trips, theme days and assemblies and these provide excellent opportunities to bring our historical learning to life. Examples are: EYFS - Trip to St. John's Church, Boxmoor and 'Fairy tale castle day' Year 1 - Local homes trip and 'Victorian' theme day Year 2 - Visit by the Fire Brigade (linking to the 'Great Fire of London' topic) Year 3 - 'Stone Age' theme day and visit to Windsor Castle Year 4 - Trip to the Verulamium museum and 'Roman' and 'Greek' theme days Year 5 - Local history walk and 'Viking'' and 'Egyptian' theme days Year 6 - Trip to the RAF museum and WW2 theme day Black History month forms an important part of our History curriculum and every year we complete a whole school project which aims to promote and celebrate Black contributions to British society, and to foster an understanding of Black history in general. This year, we focused on each class reading one of the following books: Fruits - by Valerie Bloom Sulwe - Lupita Nyong'o Wagari's Tree of Peace - A true story from Africa - Jeanette Winter Pupil Voice “History is really interesting and can tell you things about the past and how we can learn from it for the future.” Miles – Y5 “I remember doing a Victorian day and learning about school back then. The teachers were really strict!” Iannis – Y3 “I loved our trip to St. Albans to learn more about the Romans! Did you know that Boudicca led a revolt right where we stood in the park!” Rishika – Y4 “I absolutely love learning about History. Our WW2 topic has been so engaging. I’ve loved every minute of it and now I want to learn even more.” Scott – Y6

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The Big Little Nativity Our Early Years production for 2024 was called 'The Big Little Nativity'. The children took on speaking, acting and singing roles. The traditional nativity story was told through the performance. All the early years children learnt eight songs, complete with actions. The children were fantastic at performing and they were all very excited to have the opportunity to perform on stage to their families and the wider school. We are very proud of them all.

Mathématiques À l'école primaire de South Hill, nous visons à offrir un programme de mathématiques large et engageant, étayé par l'utilisation d'approches concrètes, picturales et abstraites (CPA) pour construire et intégrer l'apprentissage. Nos apprenants sont confrontés à des tâches qui développent et approfondissent leur compréhension conceptuelle des mathématiques, ainsi que la promotion de la fluidité et de la maîtrise des sujets que nous couvrons. De nombreuses ressources sont disponibles dans toutes les salles de classe pour aider à soutenir et encourager les enfants à apprendre par petites étapes gérables avec les points clés de compréhension au cœur de leur apprentissage. Chaque classe a son propre «mur de travail» dans lequel l'apprentissage actuel est affiché comme un outil d'orientation et de soutien. Le travail des enfants est présenté ici comme un rappel de ce qu'ils ont accompli. Le pré-apprentissage peut également être présenté pour promouvoir une bonne discussion et intégrer de nouvelles idées. Subject Overview Calculation Policy Long Term Plans EYFS Year 1 Year 4 Year 2 Year 5 Year 3 Year 6 Tables des temps Rockstars Maths Open Morning Use the buttons below to see what each year learns in Maths lessons. Année 1 Année 2 3e année 4e année 5e année Année 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

Stade de la petite enfance 1/9 Knowledge Organisers EYFS Overview EYFS Curriculum Ambitions Long Term Plan Recommended Reading List Reception Baseline Assessment EYFS Reading Introduction to Early Years Bienvenue sur la page Classe de réception. La petite enfance à South Hill School se compose de deux classes de réception, Wrens et Robins. Les professeurs de classe Wrens sont Mlle Sacco et Mlle Kemplen avec la pratiquante de la petite enfance Mlle Copeland; L'enseignante de la classe Robins est Miss Senior avec la praticienne de la petite enfance, Mme Khan. Mme Smith soutiendra les deux classes tout au long de la semaine et sera l'assistante d'enseignement à Robins à la place de Mme Khan un vendredi. Mlle Hamer travaillera également à Wrens en tant qu'assistante de soutien à l'apprentissage tout au long de la semaine. Un mardi, les enfants participeront à des séances de musique avec Mme Toms. Nous allons apprendre beaucoup de choses passionnantes au cours des prochains trimestres, en utilisant à la fois les espaces intérieurs et extérieurs. Pour plus d'informations sur la petite enfance et ce que nous ferons ce trimestre, veuillez consulter les liens sur cette page. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous avez des préoccupations ou des questions. Mlle Sacco, Mlle Kemplen et Mlle Senior Spring 1 Curriculum Map Spring 2 Curriculum Map Autumn 1 Curriculum Map Autumn 2 Curriculum Map Pour plus d'informations sur la façon d'aider votre enfant à être prêt pour l'école, veuillez cliquer ici .

Gouverneurs à South Hill Nous sommes très chanceux à la South Hill School, d'avoir un conseil d'administration solidaire et attentionné. Leur rôle au sein de l'école est de s'assurer que les enfants reçoivent la meilleure éducation possible et que les normes soient aussi élevées que possible, en: assurer la clarté de la vision, de l'éthique et de l'orientation stratégique tenir le chef d'établissement responsable de la performance éducative de l'école et de ses élèves superviser la performance financière de l'école et s'assurer que son argent est bien dépensé Le Conseil d’administration se compose de représentants des parents, du personnel, du Conseil du comté du Hertfordshire et de membres cooptés par le Conseil d’administration qui possèdent les compétences requises pour contribuer à la gouvernance efficace et au succès de l’école. Le Conseil d'administration se réunit actuellement quatre fois par an (dont au moins une par mandat). Nos gouverneurs (au 1er décembre 2020) M. Hans Peters Président des gouverneurs Gouverneur coopté Fin du mandat: 07 décembre 2021 Mlle Joanne Wellbelove Co-directeur - Membre de droit du Conseil d'administration Mlle Leah Wren Co-directeur; Gouverneur coopté Fin du mandat: 06 février 2024 Mme Gail May Gouverneur coopté Fin du mandat: 02 octobre 2021 Mme Bonnie O'Dell Gouverneur parent Élu par les parents Fin du mandat: 17 septembre 2021 Mme Claire Peters Gouverneur parent Nommé par le Conseil d'administration Fin du mandat: 05 octobre 2024 Mme Katie Stewart Gouverneur parent Nommé par le Conseil d'administration Fin du mandat: 02 octobre 2021 M. Simon Crawshaw Gouverneur des autorités locales Nommé par le Conseil d'administration et le HCC Fin du mandat: 24 mars 2023 Mme Kim Albery Gouverneur d'état-major Fin du mandat: 08 juillet 2023 Mme Kate Chafer Gouverneur coopté Fin du mandat: 09 septembre 2023 Mme Hayley Yendel Gouverneur coopté Fin du mandat: 30 novembre 2024 South Hill est une école dynamique offrant un programme créatif dans un environnement exceptionnel. Nous avons la chance d'avoir une équipe d'employés brillants et dévoués qui servent tous notre école avec engagement, patience et positivité. C'est grâce à eux que nos enfants sont heureux, soignés et apprennent. " M. Hans Peters - Président des gouverneurs Pour contacter le Conseil d'administration, veuillez envoyer un e-mail: chair@southhill.herts.sch.uk Rencontrez les enseignants Présence du gouverneur Déclaration d'intérêts

Outdoor Classroom Day Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child's day. Here at Southhill, we are so lucky to have our fantastic grounds and woodland area. We are committed to providing outdoor learning opportunities wherever possible. On two days of action each year, the Outdoor Classroom campaign encourages teachers to take children outdoors to learn and play. All year round, the movement campaigns for more outdoor learning. This years Summer term date was in May. Every class enjoyed an outdoor learning session with a variety of activities including orienteering, bug hunting, den building, potion making and natural art. There was positive feedback from both children and staff . We look forward to participating in the Autumn term day in November. National Outdoor Classroom Day

Curriculum Do you want to find out more about our curriculum at South Hill? Take a look at the following pages.

Information pour les parents Veuillez consulter les pages suivantes pour obtenir des informations sur l'école.

Lunch Zone Lunches are provided by HCL, our catering providers. More information about them can be found here. Fresh meals are cooking on the premises each day. There is a choice of three meals. School meals run on a three week menu cycle with the emphasis on healthy eating. The current menu is available to see by clicking here . Meals are pre-booked via School Gateway; instructions can be found here. Our cook can cater for special dietary needs on completion of the online Dietary Needs Form . School Meal Payment - £3.55 per meal The best way to pay for school meals is online via the School Gateway . Universal Infant Free School Meals Children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 are entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals under current Government funding. Free School Meals If you receive certain benefits, your child may be entitled to Free School Meals (even if they are in EYFS or KS1) As well as Free School Meals, your child will have access to other benefits. For more information and to register, please click here . Children may bring a packed lunch from home - click here for healthy packed lunch ideas. We do not allow cans, glass bottles, fizzy drinks or sweets and remember we are a NUT FREE school. NUT FREE SCHOOL School Dinner Menu 24/25 Dietary Needs

A Parent Guide to the Wellbeing Support at South Hill School Meet the Team Everyone at South Hill School is committed to ensuring that every child and family is supported to have and maintain healthy wellbeing. The team above work together to focus on ensuring that the daily life for children and families is positive, both at school and at home. Read more about them over the page! Wellbeing for ALL At South Hill School, we take pride in the pastoral support we offer our pupils and families. We have a wellbeing team which focuses on supporting pupils’ personal development and welfare. Our wellbeing team signposts families to services they may need. Through our therapeutic approach to behaviour, we promote resilience and independence. We use the ‘Zones of Regulation’ across the school, which is a behaviour approach used to teach pupils to self-regulate their emotions and to take ownership over their behaviour. Our aim is to make sure we have happy pupils who are ready to learn. We very much believe that good wellbeing underpins good behaviour and good learning. It is therefore the centre of the ethos at South Hill. Mrs Donley Mrs Albery Mrs Evans Mr Braithwaite Miss Iroegbu Mrs Khan At South Hill we incorporate into our curriculum and extra-curricular activities many different ways to enhance wellbeing. Connect: PSHE curriculum, Clubs – Roxolid, stop and sit, mindfulness activities, friendship bench, Year 6 buddies, choir trips, singing assembly, international day, South Hill Festival Be Active: PE curriculum, sports clubs – Dance, Football, Multi Sports, Sports Festivals, Sports Day, teams, matches, daily mile, playtime activities – K2, smoky trail, basketball, football, multi activities, Go Noodle, Active maths Take Notice: Forest School, Eco team – litter pick, stop and sit, RSPB Birdwatch, science experiments, art week and art gallery Give: NSPCC number day, school ambassadors, visits to retirement homes, making cards, PTA gifts, eco team, litter pick Keep Learning: The whole school curriculum, clubs – first aid, maths, science, sports, arts, music, choir, rock steady band, offsite school visits, picture news assemblies, learning to play an instrument e.g. ukelele Our mental health and wellbeing team Mrs Donley, Senior Assistant Headteacher, is overall responsible for wellbeing and mental health support in the school. Mrs Donley ensures that individuals, groups and classes have access to the support they need, as well as being the SENCO and Safeguarding Lead in the school. Mrs Albery, as well as being Sparrows class teacher is the lead for wellbeing in the school and Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) Curriculum Leader. She has created a sensory garden, led mental health and wellbeing assemblies, led the school council, and continues to keep our pages on the school website up to date. Mrs Evans, as well as being a co-class teacher for Ash class, is our Forest School leader and mental health first aider. Mrs Evans has designed the Forest School curriculum and teaches all year groups throughout the year. On Thursday mornings, she takes small groups of children for additional forest school sessions, as an intervention to support self-esteem and confidence. Miss Iroegbu is our Pastoral Support Assistant and she assists parents to find support when needed and gives advice and practical help. Miss Iroegbu runs coffee mornings for parents / carers throughout the year – so do look out for these and come along to meet her when you can. Do ask for a meeting with Mis Iroegbu if there is anything that affects your day to day living and engagement in school. Carley Donaldson is our Gade Family Support Worker. She often works alongside Miss Iroegbu with all things family orientated. She will support families with Family First Assessments that helps identify different needs and works with families to make plans to address tricky situations. Families can self refer to Carley, who can be contacted directly through Gade Family Services Admin: 01442 278793 Our Mental Health Support Team Our team consists of trained staff who work with children with identified different levels of need. Mrs Donley, alongside teachers and parents/carers decides which adult might be best to work with individual children and the objectives of the work. All work with children is for time limited periods. If ongoing support is needed, the family or school may make a referral to the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Mr Brathwaite, more commonly known as Mr B, alongside his PE, sports and class cover role, has training as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA). Mr B works with a number of children during the week to support with emotions and resilience. He works with children who have suffered bereavement, suffer with anxiety or anger and at times carries out SMART moves interventions to support physical development. Mrs Khan is also a certified Play and Arts Therapist as well as being a qualified teacher who also works with children with Special Educational Needs. Mrs Khan works in school one day a week and uses a child-led therapy or counselling approach. Mrs Khan may also provide drawing and talking therapy for children and provide protective behaviours support. Julia Clift works with Gade Family Support and is our pupil support worker. We refer for Julia’s help for short pieces of work with children e.g. protective behaviours and anxiety tools. Alongside these incredible professionals we also, at times, make use of the school nursing service. If you would like to know and see more of what we provide at South Hill School please take a look at our website: Wellbeing page for parents: https://www.southhill.herts.sch.uk/wellbeing Wellbeing page for pupils: https://www.southhill.herts.sch.uk/wellbeing-for-children