International Language Day At South Hill School we celebrate International Language Day during assembly. Pupils and staff take the microphone and share words from their languages. We then sing songs in different languages too. It's lovely to hear all the different languages in our school!

Art Art Vision ​ To progress pupils' skills and creativity in drawing, painting, collage, 3D art, textiles, printing, use of IT, sketchbooks and knowledge and for them to understand that this is the process of making art. Curriculum At South Hill, we want to inspire all of our pupils to experiment with art, to see it as an expression of self/mood and to take ownership of their work. Through the use of sketch books, pupils are encouraged to evaluate, experiment and work creatively to ensure they have a freedom of expression in the subject. In EYFS, pupils are introduced to the building the blocks of art through the key learning area ‘Expressive arts and Design’. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, pupil’s skills and knowl edge are developed through our golden threads, which progress throughout the school and 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: ​ ​ ​ ​ We study a wide variety of a rtists and learn many artistic techniques. For example: In EYFS, pupils experiment with collage based on the work of Matisse In Year 1, pupils study close ups of flowers inspired by Georgia O’Keefe In Year 2, pupils print with leaves in the style of Andy Warhol In Year 3, pupils draw with pencil and charcoal in the style of Quentin Blake In Year 4, pupils research and recreate the work of Watercolour artist Adrienne Pavelka In Year 5, pupils study the history of sculpting to create an Egyptian decorated scarab beetle In Year 6, pupils learn to create a World War 2 landscape print in the style of Paul Nash . ​ Arts Mark Gold and local links South Hill have been awarded Gold in the ‘Arts Mark’ to reflect ‘…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…’. We also have a strong link with our local secondary school and a local private school, who run workshops with Upper Key Stage 2 pupils every year to extend pupil’s skill development. Whole School Art Gallery We run an annual art week, where as a school we work with one topic or theme (for example ‘Patterns in Nature’). We explore different skills and styles and produce a final piece of art. This art work is then displayed in a whole school art gallery to which parents are invited to view with their children. Parents can purchase their children’s work, treating the event as a true art gallery. Art competitions We encourage children from EYFS up to Year 6 to take part in art competitions, run and judged both in house and by external companies. For example, we have entered the ‘Dacorum Young Artist’ competition and the ‘CPRE Art’ competition. As a school, we celebrate all who enter, by displaying all entries in assembly and awarding certificates and house points. Long Term Plan Subject Overview Examples of knowledge organisers EYFS Year 2 Year 4 Year 6 Pupil Voice "I am allowed to get messy in art." Esme YR "I enjoy art because we get to draw using different pencils which made different shades on the paper." Kristin Y2 "I loved making Mosaics in Art, I used my favourite colours on my tile" Reg Y4 "Art makes me feel happy and calm because I get to be creative." Freddie Y5

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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Prezență Școala South Hill are datoria și responsabilitatea de a se asigura că elevii noștri au un nivel ridicat de participare. La South Hill School, îndeplinim acest rol prin monitorizarea regulată a participării tuturor elevilor noștri. La Școala South Hill, ne-am dori ca elevii noștri să vizeze o participare de 98% și să depună eforturi pentru o participare de 100%. (...) Responsabilitate părintească Este responsabilitatea părintelui să se asigure că copilul lor frecventează școala zilnic. Este responsabilitatea părintelui să se asigure că copilul lor ajunge la timp în fiecare zi. Este responsabilitatea părintelui să se asigure că copilul lor este ridicat la timp în fiecare zi. (...) Ziua noastră școlară începe la 8.40am. Ușile se închid la 8.50am Minute întârziate sunt înregistrate și monitorizate Ziua noastră școlară se încheie la 15:15 pentru EYFS și KS1 Ziua noastră școlară se încheie la ora 15.20 pentru KS2 (...) Prezența și punctualitatea sunt monitorizate de doamna H Edwards și de co-profesori. Școala are un ofițer județean de prezență desemnat care lucrează cu școala pentru a monitoriza prezența. (...) Sărbători Este inacceptabil să rezervați o vacanță la termen. Dacă vă scoateți copilul de la școală pentru o vacanță, acesta va fi înregistrat ca o absență neautorizată . Politica noastră permite concedii pentru circumstanțe cu adevărat excepționale, dar acestea sunt relativ rare. Un formular este disponibil mai jos și de la biroul școlii și trebuie completat înainte de a aranja orele libere. (...) Maladie Înțelegem că, dacă copilul dvs. este slab, nu ar trebui să frecventeze școala. Dar dacă un copil are un sniffle sau este un pic obosit, atunci suntem capabili să avem grijă de el în timp ce îi implicăm în activități de învățare. Vă rugăm să aveți în vedere acest lucru atunci când decideți dacă le aduceți. Vă vom suna întotdeauna dacă nu fac față. (...) Monitorizarea Monitorizăm frecvent prezența și scriem oricăror familii despre care simțim că nu sunt conștiente de importanța participării depline sau în care suntem preocupați de sănătatea și bunăstarea copiilor care sunt frecvent absenți. Oferind sprijin sau sfaturi acolo unde este cazul, scopul nostru este de a ajuta părinții să lucreze pentru o mai bună participare. Adesea părinții nu sunt conștienți de modul în care absențele repetate pot afecta educația și dezvoltarea socială a copilului lor. (...) Dacă aveți întrebări, vă rugăm să întrebați. (...) La Școala South Hill, este de așteptat ca elevii noștri să vizeze participarea la 98%. Pentru sfaturi suplimentare și îndrumări cu privire la frecvența și absența școlii, vă rugăm să folosiți linkurile de mai jos: Politica de participare Notificare penalizare HCC Formular de concediu de absență

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!

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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

PSHE Educație personală, socială și pentru sănătate 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. La Școala Primară South Hill, ne mândrim că avem grijă de bunăstarea elevilor noștri și îi ajutăm să devină cetățeni pozitivi, bine rotunji și activi ai viitorului. Avem un program PSHE personalizat, care este conceput și adaptat la nevoile elevilor / comunității noastre școlare. Aceasta se concentrează pe: (...) învățându-i pe copii cum să fie cetățeni de succes promovarea bunăstării promovarea „valorilor britanice” întărind toate elementele etosului nostru școlar „The South Hill Way”. (...) În acest an, am produs scheme de lucru pentru a ajuta elevii să treacă înapoi la școală de la blocare și să ne asigurăm că au avut ocazia să se gândească și să-și proceseze emoțiile din pandemie și să reconstruiască prietenii și relații pe măsură ce ieșim din blocaj. (...) Urmăm „Proiectul Christopher Winter” pentru dispoziția noastră privind relațiile, educația împotriva drogurilor și sexului (care este inclusă în oferta noastră mai largă de PSHE) și am produs o gamă de „organizatori de cunoștințe” pentru a ne asigura că părinții știu în ce vor fi învățați copiii lor „RSE” în ​​fiecare grup de ani. RSE, la South Hill, include următoarele elemente: (...) Educația în relații (RSE) - aceasta se concentrează în principal pe predarea elementelor fundamentale ale relațiilor pozitive pentru a asigura elevilor să știe cum arată o relație sănătoasă; unde sunt prețuite și unde există egalitatea și, de asemenea, să se asigure că toate familiile și indivizii sunt „reprezentați” și „văzuți”. Educație pentru sănătate - aceasta se concentrează pe înțelegerea modului de a ne menține corpul sănătos și a ceea ce înseamnă a avea un stil de viață sănătos pentru a ne asigura că copiii pot fi adulți sănătoși și pot face alegeri bune mai târziu în viață. Educație împotriva drogurilor - aceasta îi învață pe copii despre faptele despre substanțele dăunătoare legale și ilegale și despre riscurile asociate, inclusiv fumatul, consumul de alcool și consumul de droguri. Educație sexuală - aceasta este predată copiilor noștri mai mari din anul 6 și va preda concepția și actul fizic al sexului. Alte subiecte - alte elemente ale programului nostru PSHE vor fi predate prin discipline precum: Știința (corpul uman și reproducerea); Calculare (siguranță la internet) și PE (importanța menținerii sănătoși) , precum și de predare , folosind oportunitățile pe tot parcursul școlii consolida conceptele cheie. ​ ​ 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 ​ Organizatori de cunoștințe EYFS Anul 6 Anul 2 Year 4 Politica PSHE Subject Overview PSHE Progression Prezentare generală a subiectului PSHE No Outsiders Long Term Plan EYFS PSHE Overview Picture News Enrichment Page PSHE Friendship South Hill and the Wider Community EYFS PSHE Summer 1 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.

Pupil Voice - Summer 2024 Summer Term Actions 2024 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 Consiliul scolar Buna! Suntem vocea studențească a școlii primare South Hill. Consiliul școlar este format din doi copii din fiecare clasă care au fost aleși de colegii lor. Fiecare candidat care dorește să-și reprezinte clasa trebuie să țină o scurtă discuție despre opiniile și obiectivele sale pentru Consiliul școlar, iar copiii votează apoi pentru candidații lor preferați. Membrii Consiliului școlar 2020-2021 Anul 6 - Costy & Rory / Joely & Jack Anul 5 - Fraser & Gloria / Ava & Alfie S Anul 4 - Taylor & Oscar / Beau S & Riley Anul 3 - Izzy & Sam / Lillie & Zubin Anul 2 - Eva și Oliver / Saraya și Frankie Anul 1 - Emilia și Thomas / Bertie și 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”. ​

Safeguarding in the Curriculum at South Hill School Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do here at South Hill School. Great importance is placed on identifying opportunities in the taught curriculum for children to learn about safeguarding. Our broad curriculum gives pupils opportunities to experience life in all its diversity, to acquire knowledge, understanding, and skills that significantly impact personal development, behaviour, and welfare. It also equips our pupils with the knowledge and skills required for personal safeguarding. Our PSHE curriculum covers aspects of safeguarding which are appropriate to the child’s age. We are sensitive in our teaching and recognise that some more sensitive subjects need to be taught at an age-appropriate level, or at a small group or 1:1 level where a more urgent need arises. We plan to constantly challenge children to think deeply about their own personal physical and mental wellbeing. We value pupils’ questions and give them space for their own thoughts, ideas, and concerns. We give pupils’ opportunities across the curriculum to explore values, personal rights, responsibilities, and equal opportunities that develop moral concepts that impact positively on safeguarding, promote British values and prevent radicalisation and extremism. Safeguarding through the curriculum is more heavily planned within the following subjects: PSHE (No Outsiders, Picture News, The Christopher Winter Project (RSE and Drugs) Religious Education Science Computing/Online Safety lessons through Project Evolve EYFS - Personal, Social and Emotional Development Zones of Regulation Further safeguarding opportunities are continually planned into the curriculum. For example: Road safety Nurture Class Nurture Club Bikeability in Year 5 Poolside and water safety through swimming lessons in year 4 and 6 Fire awareness in Year 2 (including visits from the local fire service) Assemblies and workshops provided by NSPCC Y6 Transitions Plays and shows (building confidence) Be Smart online safety poster Online safety (targeted work as required) NSPCC PANTS work (targeted work as required) Protective Behaviours (targeted work as required) Anti-bullying week Wellbeing week Wellbeing festival Just Talk Week/Worry box assembly Religious festival assemblies Online Safety Day Black History week International Day We have developed an open and safe learning environment in which pupils express their views, seek help, and help others. The promotion of equality of opportunity and diversity, for pupils and staff, helps prevent any form of direct or indirect discriminatory behaviour. Our children learn to not tolerate any prejudiced behaviour. Our behaviour policy promotes making good choices and exhibiting good learning behaviours. Class times are a time for sharing ideas, addressing concerns, and promoting important values. Assembly time is used to promote safeguarding matters and explore themes. For example, we talk about anti-bullying, including cyber bullying and British values, including how these values are promoted in our multi–faith society. Staff and children are quick to challenge stereotypes and the use of derogatory language. Our school teaches the diversity of experiences and provides pupils with a comprehensive understanding of people and communities beyond their immediate experience through the use of the ‘no outsiders’ project. Throughout the curriculum, there are planned opportunities to promote all forms of equality and foster greater understanding of and respect for people of all faiths (and those with no faith), races, genders, ages, disabilities, and sexual orientations. Time is taken at the beginning of every new school year and through regular assemblies to reaffirm school values, expectations, and the ‘South Hill Way’.