Parents Handbook 2012 -2013 by S Armstrong

NEWCASTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS PARENTS’ HANDBOOK 2012 - 13

Newcastle School for Boys Senior School 34 The Grove Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1NH

Tel: Fax : Email : Website :

0191 255 9300 0191 213 0973 groveoffice@newcastleschool.co.uk www.newcastleschool.co.uk

Junior School 30 West Avenue Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4ES

Tel: Fax : Email : Website :

0191 285 1619 0191 213 1105 office@newcastleschool.co.uk www.newcastleschool.co.uk

INDEX INTRODUCTION 6

WELCOME

SCHOOL AIMS

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

7 7 8 8 8 8 9

COMMUNICATION ABSENCE REQUESTS AND ILLNESS CONFIDENTIALITY SCHOOL STRUCTURE SCHOOL GOVERNORS THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM WHOM TO CONTACT AT SCHOOL

GENERAL INFORMATION

11 14 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 23 23

STAFF TERM DATES ACCESS AND PARKING UNIFORM PUPIL WELFARE HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS CONTACTING THE SCHOOL WITH CONCERNS OR COMPLAINTS FIRST AID AND MEDICATION FINANCIAL INFORMATION TUITION FEES EXTRAS PAYMENT METHODS OF TUTION FEES MUSICAL INSTRUMENT TUITION PUPILS’ INSURANCE PUPIL POSSESSIONS AND INSURANCE INSURANCE FOR FORMAL SCHOOL TRIPS FEES PROTECTION SCHEME NOTICE PERIODS REQUIRED TERMS AND CONDITIONS TRAVEL INFORMATION

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

25 25 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34

THE SCHOOL DAY SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM PERSONAL, HEALTH AND SOCIAL EDUCATION GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMME SUPPORT FOR LEARNING REPORTS GRADES REWARDING ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOL COUNCIL SCHOOL PREFECTS CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME MUSIC, DRAMA AND GAMES STATIONERY MOBILE PHONES GAMES PROGRAMME INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION LUNCH SANCTIONS SENIOR SCHOOL RULES

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 40 40 41

ATTENDANCE – NURSERY ATTENDANCE – RECEPTION PREPARATION FOR STARTING SCHOOL DROPPING OFF BREAKFAST CLUB COLLECTION AFTER SCHOOL PROVISION SECURITY CONTACT BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL TRIPS AND VISITS HOMEWORK READING RECOGNITION OF GOOD WORK ASSEMBLY LUNCH TIMES BREAK UNIFORM AND SPORTSWEAR EQUIPMENT – KS2

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF EARLY YEARS BOYS

FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM SUMMARY

KEY STAGE ONE CURRICULUM SUMMARY

KEY STAGE TWO CURRICULUM SUMMARY

64 65

SPORTING CODE OF CONDUCT USE OF COMPUTERS AND ICT

WELCOME Our Parents’ Handbook is intended to be a useful working document. In it we have tried to gather: Essential information about the School we think you need and wider information about the Senior School and Junior School you might find interesting. There is also some detailed information about the Junior School and Senior School and the School’s policies. This Handbook is subject to regular review and details may change during the year. It will be published on the School’s website and we will place an updated version there when revisions occur. Please do contact us if you have any suggestions for improvement or issues you would like clarified.

SCHOOL AIMS Newcastle School for Boys provides an excellent all-round education specifically designed for boys aged 3 to 18. We aim to deliver in a supportive environment: the highest levels of individual academic progress and achievement for all boys young men of excellent character

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION We hope your son will be very happy at school and his well-being is extremely important to us. Please let us know if you think something is concerning him, however trivial it may seem and whether the source of his worry is at school or at home. We will then be able to work with you to give him the right kind of support and encouragement. We have a lot of practical experience to draw on, so please do not be reluctant or embarrassed to tell us anything that concerns you. It is important to let us know of any changes, large or small, in family circumstances, for instance: illness or bereavement; separation, divorce or remarriage; births; or moving house. We are used to keeping such information confidential to the person you told or only to other staff who need to know, with your consent. Do also let us know about things which might not seem worth mentioning at first, but which might still be unsettling, for example if one parent is away overseas or changes their job, or perhaps important events affecting older/younger siblings. Please make sure we always have up-to-date contact information for you (e.g. mobile phone numbers and e-mail addresses) and ensure you tell us if you are away and, for example your children are staying with their grandparents or being looked after by a family friend, so we know the right person to contact should we need to. If you or your son is worried, please talk to us as early as possible. The teaching staff in school are very experienced at helping young people, and we will, of course, discuss fully with you the best course of action to take. We may wish to encourage your son to deal with the situation independently, with quiet support from his Form Tutor/Class Teacher, Senior Tutor or someone else, or we may wish to intervene in a more direct way. We view the partnership between home and school as integral to the happy and successful career we trust your son will enjoy at Newcastle School for Boys. In addition to the formal methods of communication between home and school, detailed elsewhere in this handbook, we value being able to pick up the telephone to you or to have a word as you collect your son from school. A list of who to contact with various concerns can be found on pages 9 and 10. ABSENCE REQUESTS AND ILLNESS A request for a routine absence from school for half a day or so, such as for a dentist appointment should be made through your sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s form tutor/class teacher. Requests for longer periods of absence should be made to the Deputy Head or Head of Juniors/Infants, at least fourteen days in advance if at all possible. Since the School holidays are longer than those of the state sector parents are asked not to book family holidays in term time. In the event of sickness, or unplanned absence for other reasons, parents are asked to telephone the school office before 9:30am, giving the reason for absence. Should the absence last for more than three days, an interim letter of explanation should be written to the Deputy Head or Head of Juniors/Infants. 7

Written confirmation of the dates of absence and the reason should accompany the pupil on his return to school and be given to the form tutor/class teacher. CONFIDENTIALITY We regard the privacy of the pupil and their parents as extremely important. We will always endeavour to treat information you give us sensitively, and discuss with you how widely to circulate it. This means that although we will always listen to your views, we cannot comment to you in detail on the behaviour or circumstances of boys other than your own son. We will not disclose your personal details to other parents or other organisations without your permission. The school confidentiality policy is available to parents on request. SCHOOL STRUCTURE The school is a charitable educational trust governed by a board of governors. SCHOOL GOVERNORS The governors can be contacted by using the school address on page 2. Dr N D Lloyd-Jones, M.B.B.S., M.R.C.G.P., L.L.B., L.L.M. Mr J Barlow, B.A., Mrs L Brown, L.L.B. Mr A Fletcher Mr P Marshall, T.D.,A.C.I.B. Mrs R M Miller, Cert. Ed., Dip Maths Ed Mr J Rainbow, FCSI

Chairman Deputy Chairman

THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM Headmaster Based at The Grove

David Tickner

headmaster@newcastleschool.co.uk 0191 255 9300

Bursar Based at West Avenue

Janice Lightley

jlightley@newcastleschool.co.uk 0191 285 1619

Deputy Head Based at The Grove

Graeme Hallam

ghallam@newcastleschool.co.uk 0191 255 9300

Head of Juniors Based at West Avenue

Simon Asker

sasker@newcastleschool.co.uk 0191 285 1619

Head of Infants Based at North Avenue

Sian Woosnam

swoosnam@newcastleschool.co.uk 0191 285 1619

working with the School Leadership Team are:

IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL: Senior Teacher Mark Tucker (Teaching & Learning) Senior Tutor Debbie McConnell (Pastoral)

mtucker@newcastleschool.co.uk 0191 255 9300 dmcconnell@newcastleschool.co.uk

0191 255 9300

WHOM TO CONTACT AT SCHOOL The Headmaster, Mr. David Tickner, is available to speak to any pupil or parent on any matter. Please contact the Headmaster’s PA, Pauline Wilkinson, on 0191 255 9300 to make an appointment, or email Headmaster@newcastleschool.co.uk. Many issues may be effectively dealt with by those who know your son best, however, and the form tutor/class teacher is always a good place to start. General enquiries can be made to the School by: Telephone: Junior School 0191 285 1619 – West Avenue & North Avenue Senior School 0191 255 9300 Fax: Junior School 0191 213 1105 Senior School 0191 2130973 Email: Junior School office@newcastleschool.co.uk Senior School groveoffice@newcastleschool.co.uk

Concerns of an academic nature about your son’s progress: His form tutor/class teacher Pastoral issues: His form tutor/class teacher Peer group issues: His form tutor/class teacher or Senior School: Debbie McConnell Whole school social Deputy Head & or disciplinary: Graeme Hallam Head of Juniors, Simon Asker Head of Infants, Sian Woosnam Others you may wish to contact for support and help: Routine:

His Form Tutor/Class Teacher

Specific concerns:

The Headmaster, David Tickner Deputy Head, Graeme Hallam The Head of Juniors, Simon Asker The Head of Infants, Sian Woosnam

Other areas of school life Co-Curricular Programme:

Senior School – Cameron Harris Junior School – James Clark 9

Sport & Games:

Senior School – Lee Hogarth Junior School – James Clark & Dianne Heppell

Educational Visits:

Deputy Head – David Tickner Head of Juniors – Simon Asker Head of Infants – Sian Woosnam

Finance and Administration: Fees and financial matters:

Bursar - Janice Lightley Bursar - Janice Lightley

Administration:

Senior School Office groveoffice@newcastleschool.co.uk Junior School Office office@newcastleschool.co.uk Infant School Office infantoffice@newcastleschool.co.uk Finance Department finance@newcastleschool.co.uk

General Finance:

Admissions enquiries:

Junior School – Sue Armstrong sarmstrong@newcastleschool.co.uk 0191 285 1619 Senior School – Pauline Wilkinson pwilkinson@newcastleschool.co.uk 0191 255 9300

GENERAL INFORMATION STAFF All members of the teaching staff are enthusiastic and suitably qualified professionals. We are keen to ensure that we all continue to develop and improve our practice and the School has a scheme of teacher appraisal and professional development; four working days spread throughout the year are given over to In-Service Training & Development, which takes a variety of forms. We have links with Education departments at local universities and encourage trainee teachers to join our staff rooms. All those who work for the School, including the Governors and any volunteers who have substantial unsupervised access to children, are checked with the CRB in accordance with national guidelines. A list of teaching staff and their responsibilities can be found below. STAFF LIST HEADMASTER Mr D J Tickner

B.A., University of Wales, M.Ed., Newcastle

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM Mr G Hallam B.Sc., Leeds (Deputy Head) Mrs J E Lightley M.A., Oxon, A.C.A., C.T.A. (Bursar) Mr S Asker, B.A., Ripon & York (Head of Juniors) Mrs S G P Woosnam B.Ed., Newcastle (Head of Infants) SENIOR SCHOOL (YEAR 6 - 12) Mrs G E Adcock Mr S Barber Mrs T Burton-Roberts Mrs T Dodds Mr C R Drax Mr J L Edwards Miss S Given Miss S Gott Mr C Harris Mr L Hogarth Mr J Hopkinson Mrs T Innes Miss L Jackson Mrs B Membrado Mrs D McConnell Mr S Newton Miss L Prior Mr C Sewell Mrs V Snowdon Mr P Tanton

B.A., Manchester, P.G.C.E., Manchester B.Sc., Sunderland, P.G.C.E., Northumbria B.A., Bristol, P.G.C.E., Newcastle. ,L.T.C.L. B.Sc., Leeds L.L.B., Exeter, B.Ed., Northumbria B.A., Warwick, P.G.C.E. Birmingham, Dip. P.E. Leeds B.A., PGDip., M.Sc Ulster, P.G.C.E. Sunderland MEng., Leeds, P.G.C.E., Durham B. Ed., Melbourne B.Sc., Luton, P.G.C.E. Chiltern B.A., Newcastle, P.G.C.E. Durham B.A. Lancaster, P.G.C.E. Manchester., C.E.L.T.A. B.Sc., Durham, P.G.C.E., Newcastle M.Sc., Edinburgh, B.Ed., Dunelm B.Eng., Sunderland. P.G.C.E., Manchester B.A., Northumbria, P.G.Dip., Surrey B.Ed., Newcastle B.A., Northumbria, P.G.C.E., Sunderland B.A., M.Sc .,Tennessee., P.G.C.E., Northumbria 11

Mr R Tattersall Miss S Thompson Mr M Tucker Mr M Woods

M.A., Cambridge, P.G.C.E., Cambridge B.Sc., Durham, P.G.C.E., Newcastle B.Sc. Plymouth, P.G.C.E., Newcastle M.A., Newcastle, P.G.C.E., Leeds

JUNIORS (YEAR 3 – 5) Mr S Asker Mr P Cannon Mrs N Clegg Mr J. E. Clark

B.A., Ripon & York N.N.E.B.

Mr B Edge Mrs A Gilbert Mrs S Hunter Mrs F Kramer Mrs S Penfold Mrs E Waite

B.Ed., Lancaster B.A., P.G.C.E., L.T.C.L., London B.Ed., Westminster College Cert. Ed., Alnwick College B.Ed., Southlands, Wimbledon CACHE Dip. Level 3

B.A., East Anglia, P.G.C.E. Newcastle

INFANTS (NURSERY – YEAR 2) Mrs A D Beck Mrs B E Caldicott Mr D Coughtrie Mrs L Dolder Mrs C Edge Miss J Ford Miss L Field Mrs D Heppell Mrs K Mooney Miss R Sandhu Mr O Spinks Mrs C Reid Mrs S G P Woosnam

B.Ed., Cert. Ed., Durham Cert.Ed., Northumberland College B.A., Newcastle, M.Ed., Newcastle CA Level 2 B.Ed., Lancaster B.A., Durham M.A., Durham, P.G.C.E. Durham N.N.E.B. B.Ed., Christ’s & Notre Dame College CA Level 2 M.A., Rohilkhand University, India, B.Ed., Maharishi Dayanand University, India B.A., Newcastle, P.G.C.E. York, St. John N.N.E.B. B.Ed., Newcastle

SUPPORT FOR LEARNING DEPARTMENT Mrs S M Makey Mrs J Callender Mrs N Clark Mrs J Dale Mrs L Dickinson Mrs K Parr Mrs N Reeves Mrs F J Reid Mrs K Smith

B.Ed., Cert SpLD (Dyslexia).,CCET (Level A) N.N.E.B. S.E.N. N.C.F.E. B.Tec B.A., P.G.C.E., Roehampton, Surrey University ACoT – Specific Learning Difficulties B.A., Durham, Dip.Ed., Sheffield R.M., N.V.Q. Level 3, Dip. Sp. L.D. Dyslexia

NETWORK MANAGER LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Mr C Barlow, B.Sc., Stirling Mrs K Jardine, B.Sc., Aberdeen

SWIMMING TEACHER

Mr C Tibbs

BURSAR Mrs J E Lightley

M.A., Oxon, A.C.A., C.T.A.

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION Mrs S Armstrong Miss J Bird Mrs N J Shiells

HND Computing, ACMA M.A.A.T. M.A.A.T.

ESTATES MANAGER Mr A Bullen

I.C.I.O.B.

CATERING MANAGER Mrs T Oakley

SECRETARIAL Mrs P Wilkinson Mrs M Neasham Miss A Noble

Headmaster’s P.A. – The Grove Senior School - The Grove Junior School – West Avenue

Each form has a Form Tutor or Class Teacher who is concerned with the academic and pastoral welfare of the boys in his/her form. FORM TUTORS – Senior School

0191 255 9300

13/12LH 13/12VS 11TD 11CH 10SG 10MT 9BM 9MW 8SGo 8RT 7ST 7PT 6SB 6LJ

lhogarth@newcastleschool.co.uk vsnowdon@newcastleschool.co.uk tdodds@newcastleschool.co.uk charris@newcastleschool.co.uk sgiven@newcastleschool.co.uk mtucker@newcastleschool.co.uk bmembrado@newcastleschool.co.uk mwoods@newcastleschool.co.uk sgott@newcastleschool.co.uk rtattersall@newcastleschool.co.uk sthompson@newcastleschool.co.uk ptanton@newcastleschool.co.uk sbarber@newcastleschool.co.uk ljackson@newcastleschool.co.uk

Mr Hogarth Mrs Snowdon Mrs Dodds Mr Harris Miss Given Mr Tucker Miss Membrado Mr Woods Miss Gott Mr Tattersall Miss Thompson Mr Tanton Mr Barber Miss Jackson

CLASS TEACHERS – Junior School

0191 285 1619

5SA 5BE 4JC 3SP 2DC 2BC 1DH

sasker@newcastleschool.co.uk bedge@newcastleschool.co.uk jclark@newcastleschool.co.uk spenfold@newcastleschool.co.uk dcoughtrie@newcastleschool.co.uk bcaldicott@newcastleschool.co.uk dheppell@newcastleschool.co.uk

Mr Asker Mr Edge Mr Clark Mrs Penfold Mr Coughtrie Mrs Caldicott Mrs Heppell

1JF RAB ROS Nursery

Miss Ford Mrs Beck Mr Spinks Mrs Woosnam Mrs Edge

jford@newcastleschool.co.uk abeck@newcastleschool.co.uk ospinks@newcastleschool.co.uk swoosnam@newcastleschool.co.uk cedge@newcastleschool.co.uk

TERM DATES Autumn Term 2012 Begins Wednesday 5th September Half Term Thursday 25th October Resumes Monday 5th November

Ends Wednesday 24th October Friday 2nd November Ends Friday 14th December

Spring Term 2013 Begins Tuesday 8th January Half Term Monday 18th February Resumes Monday 25th February

Ends Friday 15th February Ends Friday 22nd February Ends Wednesday 27th March

Summer Term 2013 Begins Tuesday 16th April Half Term Monday 27th May Resumes Monday 3rd June

Friday 24th May Friday 31st May Friday 5th July

Autumn Term 2013 Begins Thursday 5th September

Notes Parents are asked to keep this list for reference and are requested not to arrange family holidays during term time, unless completely unavoidable. ACCESS AND PARKING There are a number of reasons why we would like to minimise traffic around the School site. Please consider carefully whether your son could travel to and from School by means other than car: walk, bicycle, public transport, or whether you could car-share. Vehicles should not be brought onto the School site. If dropping off or collecting your son, please park considerately, observing the local restrictions. Safety is, of course, of paramount importance and it is also very important to us that we maintain good relations with our neighbours. Please do not use local residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; driveways for turning or park across them.

UNIFORM Nursery

Reception and Year 1

Year 2

School blue polo shirt School Grey sweater Dark grey shorts School socks Storm Proof Coat Fleece hat Legionnaires Hat Black shoes (Velcro fastening) Blue book bag

Light blue shirt (short /long sleeves) School tie School Grey sweater Dark grey shorts School socks School blue blazer Storm Proof Coat Fleece hat Legionnaires Hat Baseball cap Black shoes (Velcro fastening) Blue book bag

Light blue shirt (short/long sleeves) School tie School Grey sweater Dark grey shorts School socks School blue blazer Storm Proof Coat Fleece hat Legionnaires Hat Baseball cap Black shoes Blue book bag

Sportswear School white polo School games shorts School sweatshirt Short white socks White gym shoes or trainers NSB Junior Rucksack

Sportswear School white polo shirt School games shorts School tracksuit Short white socks Navy swimming trunks White gym shoes or trainers NSB Junior Rucksack

Years 3, 4 and 5

Year 5

Years 6 - 11

Light blue shirt (short/long sleeves) School tie School Grey sweater Dark grey trousers Plain grey socks School blue blazer Storm Proof Coat School woolly hat School blue cap Black shoes

Sportswear School white polo shirt Navy blue games shorts Navy blue rugby shorts School rugby shirt School football shirt School games socks Short white socks School tracksuit School splashtop Trainers (white cross trainers) Navy swimming trunks Rugby/football boots Grey NSB Holdall Optional Items School cricket shirt Cricket trousers School hoody School Cap

Light blue shirt (long or short sleeves) School tie School Grey sweater Black trousers Plain grey socks School grey blazer Storm Proof Coat Black shoes

Sportswear School white polo shirt Navy blue games shorts Navy blue rugby shorts School rugby shirt School football shirt School games socks Short white socks School tracksuit Trainers (white cross trainers) Navy swimming trunks Rugby/football boots NSB Rucksack

School Uniform Suppliers are: Schoolblazer.com Orionkitbag.com

Sportswear School white polo shirt Navy blue games shorts Navy blue rugby shorts School rugby shirt School football shirt School games socks Short white socks School tracksuit School splashtop Trainers (white cross trainers) Rugby/football boots Grey NSB Holdall Optional Items School cricket shirt Cricket trousers School hoody School Cap

SIXTH FORM STUDENT DRESS CODE Newcastle School for Boys expects its Sixth Form students to be smartly dressed, in a business-like fashion. Suit:

a smart, plain, or discreetly patterned, suit in a dark colour

Jacket and trousers must be made of the same material and may not be jersey, denim, tweed or corduroy. Shirt:

a plain white, blue, grey shirt or striped with a collar, fastened at the neck

Tie:

a Sixth Form tie available from Ernest Newson

Alternatively School Prefect, colours or representative ties may be worn. Jumper:

a v-necked jumper should be worn so that the tie is visible. (if required)

Shoes:

smart, black and polishable

Heavy lace up shoes, boots, trainers, etc. are not permitted. The decision of the Head of Sixth Form is final in all matters of Sixth Form dress.

PUPIL WELFARE Newcastle School for Boys is committed to helping to prevent abuse of children. Through the curriculum we aim to help boys acquire relevant information and attitudes to resist abuse in their own lives and to prepare older boys for the responsibilities of adulthood and future parenting. The School is required to take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its boys. In cases where the school has reason to be concerned that the pupil may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, the Headmaster is obliged to follow the Safeguarding procedures established by Newcastle City Council and inform Social Services of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concern. All members of the teaching staff, and appropriate members of the non-teaching staff are regularly trained in how to recognise possible signs of abuse and deal sensitively with any disclosure. The School has a detailed Safeguarding Policy, a summary is included at the back of this handbook.

HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS Education is a partnership between pupil, parent and teacher and all partners must fulfil their responsibilities. The responsibilities of boys: The School expects boys to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and personal qualities appropriate to adult life in a democratic society. It seeks to educate boys to acquire the habits of: regular and punctual attendance at school, hard work, concentration and good behaviour, both in school lessons and in private study at school and home “getting on with others”, respect for another’s point of view, warmth towards and acceptance of others and the ability to work in a team a willingness to accept rules designed for the common good and respect for and care of other persons and property. The responsibilities of teachers: Teachers are professionally trained to teach boys and there must be a proper respect for their authority. They are expected to develop each boy’s abilities as fully as possible by effective teaching and by setting high standards in work and behaviour. The following points are felt to be particularly important in establishing good relationships. Teachers should: be aware of the individual circumstances of their boys, such as health and family background be willing to listen and respect the pupil’s point of view and be seen to be firm but fair in reaching decisions never belittle or verbally or physically abuse a boy consult colleagues for advice be prepared to consult with and inform parents of problems at an early stage not seek to be infallible, be flexible in response to circumstances and bear in mind the good of the individual and of the school community as a whole The responsibilities of parents: Parents must be ready to accept that their sons are being treated in a professional and responsible manner. The school welcomes enquiries in order to resolve difficulties and clear up areas of doubt. Parents’ responsibilities are: to show by their own example that they support the school in setting the highest standards and to take an active and supportive interest in their son’s work and progress. to make sure that their sons come to school regularly and punctually, refreshed, alert, correctly dressed and ready to work. to control their sons’ leisure-time activities and entertainments and parttime employment so that their educational progress can be supported and enhanced. to support the authority of the school and help their sons to achieve maturity, self-discipline and self-control.

Within this framework, there will be occasions when parents have concerns which need to be heard and addressed. Newcastle School for Boys wishes to be a school where parents and sons feel able to voice their concerns and have the school respond to them positively. CONTACTING THE SCHOOL WITH CONCERNS OR COMPLAINTS We hope than most concerns raised by parents can be resolved swiftly and informally and ask that parents contact us directly as soon as possible in the event of any issue coming to light. Parents are welcome to make an initial inquiry by telephone, letter or in person by appointment. In most cases your sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class teacher or form tutor is a good place to start, but, depending on the nature of the concern, initial contact may be made to a particular teacher or to the appropriate member of the school leadership team. All teachers are encouraged to deal with concerns which lie within their area of responsibility, though you may wish to raise matters of a more general nature, or very serious matters, directly with the Senior Tutor, Head of Sixth Form, Head of Juniors, Head of Infants, the Deputy Head or the Headmaster. The concern will receive prompt investigation and a response made by telephone, letter or further appointment. In the majority of cases this resolves the issue satisfactorily, but if, at this stage your concerns are not fully allayed or the response or outcome is felt to be unsatisfactory, the issue should be referred to the Headmaster. Any formal complaint needs to be made in writing to the Headmaster, and you can expect to receive a response within seven days. A record will be kept for the file. If at this stage you still feel your complaint has not been dealt with satisfactorily you can get in touch with the Chair of Governors using the School address. Please see our Complaints Policy at the back of this handbook for more information FIRST AID AND MEDICATION In the event of a pupil having an accident or becoming ill during the school day, the school can only administer basic First Aid. The first aid point in the Senior School and for boys at West Avenue is the school office. No boy who feels unwell should absent himself from class without first obtaining the permission of the member of staff who teaches him. Additional medical help will be sought as appropriate. Please note that the school is not allowed to issue any form of drugs or medicine without parental consent. It would be helpful if parents would be kind enough to advise of any specific treatment which has been prescribed by a doctor and it is important that any changes to your sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home or medical circumstances are notified to the School immediately. Any accident which results in a teacher, pupil or a member of the ancillary staff sustaining a personal injury should be reported to the Deputy Head/Head of Juniors/Head of Infants and a record will be kept by the Estates Manager.

In the case of a serious accident we will make contact with parents as soon as possible and should a pupil need to be taken to hospital he will always be accompanied by a member of staff until a parent or guardian arrives. We would normally also ring parents in the case of a more minor incident just so you are aware of what happened. FINANCIAL INFORMATION We understand that an independent school education involves a considerable financial undertaking for any family and we do try to keep annual fee increases and the costs of extras such as certain educational trips as low as possible. TUITION FEES Years 7 to 13 £3,620 per term Year 1 to Year 6 £2,995 per term Reception Up to and including term of 5th birthday £2,340 per term Includes: First 15 hours pers week – free in accordance with the Government’s Free Early Years’ Entitlement Remaining 21.25 hours per week £9.43 per hour After term of 5th birthday £2,995 per term Nursery and pre-nursery First 15 hours per week – free (from start of term after 3rd birthday) in accordance with the Government’s Free Early Years’ Entitlement. Please note that the free 15 hours per week must be accessed over at least 3 days per week. Lunch - £3.20per day. Additional hours per week - £7.34 per hour (including lunch) Sessions are as follows: Mornings 8.15 am to 1.15 pm (5 hours) Full days 8.15 am to 3.30 pm (7.25 hours) These fees are inclusive of all compulsory curriculum based non-residential trips and visits and pupil personal accident insurance. Milk is provided each day for boys in Pre-Nursery to Year 2. Family discount and Mutual Discount with Church High School A 5% reduction on the tuition fees will be given to a second sibling, a 20% reduction will be given to a third sibling and a 33.3% reduction to fourth and subsequent siblings. This reduction will be given in respect of the youngest pupil(s). This discount is also available to third and subsequent siblings attending either Newcastle School for Boys or Church High School. LUNCH CHARGES The charge for lunch is £185 per term. This charge will be included on the fee invoice automatically for all pupils.

NON-COMPULSORY EXTRAS Breakfast Club Nursery to Year 5

7.45 – 8.15 am

£3.10 per morning.

After School Care Nursery to Year 5 4.30 – 6.00 pm

£5.00 for the period to 5.30 pm and an additional £2.50 after 5.30 pm These will be included on your “extras” invoice and billed half-termly in arrears. Instrumental Tuition

£15.50 per half hour lesson

PAYMENT METHODS OF TUITION FEES DIRECT DEBIT Full Time Tuition fees may be paid by Direct Debit in any of the following ways: Annually – One payment will be collected on the first school day of the academic year (i.e. 5th September 2012) Termly – Payments will be collected on the first day of each term (i.e. 5th September 2012, 8th January 2013 and 16th April 2013) Monthly – Payments will be collected over ten equal instalments on the 1 st of each month from 1st September 2012 to 1st June 2013 inclusive. Part time Nursery/Pre-Nursery Fees may be paid by Direct Debit in either of the following ways: Termly – Payments will be collected on the first day of each term (i.e. 5th September 2012, 8th January 2013 and 16th April 2013) Monthly – Payments will be collected over ten instalments on the 1 st of each month from 1st September 2012 to 1st June 2013 inclusive. The monthly amounts payable will change each term and will be dependent on regular sessions booked each term. “Extras” - After school care, breakfast club, non compulsory school trips, residential trips and sundry items purchased will be billed half termly in arrears with payment due on a date specified on each invoice (usually within 14 days of the invoice date). OTHER THAN BY DIRECT DEBIT Should you choose not to pay by direct debit, tuition fees may be paid by cash cheque or bank transfer (for bank details please contact the Finance Department). We accept salary sacrifice childcare vouchers for the payment of Nursery/PreNursery fees and wrap around care i.e. After School Care, Breakfast Club and Holiday Club Fees. Please contact the Finance Department for further details. 20

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT TUITION Individual music tuition is charged at £16.00 per half-hour lesson. The music teachers will invoice you directly in advance for a course of ten lessons and payment should be made to the music teacher at the start of term and not to the School. PUPILS’ INSURANCE All pupils are insured by the School against any accident which results in the pupil’s death or permanent disability. This cover is for 24 hours a day throughout the year. This insurance does not cover the cost of medical or dental treatment. PUPIL POSSESSIONS AND INSURANCE You are strongly advised to ensure that your son’s personal possessions are insured while on school premises. Please note that the School cannot take responsibility for personal possessions lost or damaged on School premises or when travelling to or from School. Please do not allow your child to bring large sums of money or expensive items such as MP3 players, videophones or PSP electronic gadgets to School. INSURANCE FOR FORMAL SCHOOL TRIPS Insurance will be included within the cost of each trip and details of the cover will be available on request. This insurance does not include boys’ personal possessions. If there is any further information you require, or if you have specific queries, please contact the trip organiser.

FEES PROTECTION SCHEME A fees protection scheme through ‘Marsh’ insurers is available. Please contact the Finance Department for further information. NOTICE PERIOD REQUIRED A full term’s notice in writing, or payment of a term’s fees in lieu is required if a pupil is to be removed from the school. FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES RELATING TO PAYMENT OF FEES If you are experiencing any financial difficulties which affect the payment of school fees in either the short or long term, please contact the Bursar to discuss these immediately. We will always try to resolve any problems and it is easier to provide assistance in addressing any issues of concern if we are notified at an early stage.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADVICE If you have any queries or require any further information please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to contact a member of the Finance Department on 0191 2851619 or by email to finance@newcastleschool.co.uk Mrs Janice Lightley Miss Julie Bird Mrs Sue Armstrong Mrs Nichola Sheills

Bursar Financial Administrator Financial Administrator Financial Administrator

TERMS AND CONDITIONS All parents are required to comply with the ‘terms and conditions’, which are signed on registration. TRAVEL INFORMATION As a school community we must make every effort to limit the number of cars coming to and from our school sites. The ‘school run’ at the beginning and end of the day adds considerably to the congestion in Newcastle and compromises the safety of pupils and other pedestrians in the surrounding streets. The School has a Travel Plan details of which are on the School’s website. As part of the planning agreement for the expansion on The Grove site, the school agreed to limit the number of cars parked or waiting due to the school. If the target number are exceeded, the school may suffer penalties, both financial and in terms of the number of pupils we are allowed on the site. Walking, cycling and using public transport are not only better for the school and for the environment, they are also better means of travel for our pupils. Independent travel supports the school ethos of encouraging the boys to develop as reliable, reflective, resilient and resourceful individuals. Walking and cycling are healthier and even walking from the bus and Metro stops gives a better level of activity than arriving by car. Walking Many pupils live within a 1 to 2 kilometre radius of the school. Walking is the healthiest and easiest way for them to travel to and from school. Walking gives pupils the best start to their day, ensuring that they arrive refreshed and relaxed, ready to learn. Research shows that children who walk to school are also more active throughout the day. Cycling We have cycle storage on the school sites and will encourage pupils to cycle to school where appropriate. All pupils wishing to use the cycle storage must wear cycle helmets. There are signposted on-road cycle routes and advisory cycle routes near to the school which link up with the network of on and off road routes through the City. Parents are expected to check their son’s proposed routes and satisfy themselves that their boys are competent cyclists. Updated cycle maps of Newcastle are available from the school, tourist information offices, libraries and from the City Council direct. Contact the Road Safety Team on (0191) 211 5961. Public Transport The Senior School on The Grove is easy to reach by public transport with two Metro stations and a number of bus stops just a short walk away.

There are 38 different buses with stops on Gosforth High Street, a few minutes walk from the school, and an additional four on Station Road. Theses routes are from all over Newcastle and North Tyneside as well as towns north of the city including Morpeth, Blyth and Killingworth. For those travelling from south of the river the Metro is a direct link from Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead while the bus and Metro interchanges make is easy to transfer from services from the Tyne Valley. For information on routes and timetables go to www.nexus.org.uk Concessionary Travel Concessionary travel is available for everyone under the age of 16 who lives in Tyne and Wear with under 5s going free. Children aged 5-16 who have an Under-16 Pass can enjoy reduced fares on local bus services and the Metro on Mondays to Friday until 7.00 pm. All Under 16 Cards are issued by post. You have a choice of how to apply for your pass - either by post or in a Travel Shop. Forms are available in Travel Shops or you can download a form from the Nexus website. School Passes allow you to pay for school journeys in advance so there is no need to find change for fares every day. The passes are available for journeys within Tyne and Wear and can be used on all local public transport services in the county, including bus, Metro, Shields Ferry and Northern Rail local rail services from Sunderland to Blaydon. School Passes allow you one free journey to school before 9.30am and one free journey from school to home between 2.00pm-6.00pm. You can buy a School Pass for the whole academic year or just for each term. There are a range of discount ticket schemes for students. If you're 16 and over and under 19, and in full-time further education, you can apply for a Teen Travel ID card, which you can then show to be entitled to a Teen Travelticket. Teen Traveltickets are valid on most buses, Metro, the Sunderland-Blaydon rail line and the Shields Ferry. Teen Traveltickets are for a certain number of bus zones and for 1 week or 4 weeks. For information and application forms for all concessionary travel schemes, scholarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; services or the network of bus and Metro routes go to www.nexus.org.uk or to one of the Nexus Travelshops next to the Metro stations at Monument Metro Four Lane Ends Metro Central Station The Nexus website www.how2get2 is also useful. If parents have any questions about travel to and from school, please contact the School Travel Plan Co-ordinator, Mr. Angus Bullen 24

THE SENIOR SCHOOL The Senior School is situated on The Grove in Gosforth and houses Year 6 to 13 THE SCHOOL DAY The school opens at 8.15am and we ask that boys are not dropped off at school before this time, unless a prior arrangement has been made. Registration Period 1 Period 2 Assembly Morning Break Period 3 Period 4 Lunch Registration Period 5 Period 6 Break Period 7 Period 8 Tutor Activities & Clubs

8.40 a.m. 8.50 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 10.10 a.m. 10.25 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.25 a.m. 12.05 p.m. 12.55 p.m. 1.00 p.m. 1.40 p.m. 2.20 pm 2.35 pm 3.15 pm 3.55 pm 4.00 p.m.

Tutor Group

(Mon, Tues and Fri)

Tutor Group onwards

SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM The Senior School curriculum is designed for boys to pursue academic success: to enable them to grow in knowledge, skills and understanding and to develop as independent learners. The curriculum is balanced and broad and promotes intellectual, pastoral, creative, physical, spiritual and moral development. It extends beyond the classroom into all activities and experiences undertaken by the boys. There is emphasis in ensuring that each boy develops good core skills of numeracy and literacy since these form the bases for learning in most other subjects and, increasingly, on the use of information and communication technology across all subjects. Boys are taught by teachers who are subject specialists. Boys generally sit for nine or ten GCSEs and all GCSE subject courses and specifications have been chosen and designed with our boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strengths in mind. There is, therefore, a carefully balanced and managed programme of controlled assessments and examination-assessed work.

Informative and genuine feedback is important to boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; motivation. Grades and reports are sent home to parents approximately every four to five weeks. In Years 6 to 9 school examinations are sat twice a year, in November and in June. The vast majority of boys study French as a Modern Foreign Language through to the end of Year 8. Spanish is introduced in Year 8. Boys are encouraged to pursue a Modern Foreign Language to, at least, GCSE standard. In Year 10, boys are entered for GCSEs in core subjects of English, English Literature, Mathematics and the Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and choose a further four optional subjects from: Art, Business Studies, French, Geography, History, ICT, Music, Physical Education, Spanish and Technology. The Sixth Form curriculum builds on GCSE success and prepares students further for Higher Education and employment. We aim to challenge and support each Sixth Form student to achieve their highest possible academic standard and to acquire the skills and personal qualities demanded by universities and employers. We offer a full range of over twenty A level subject choices in conjunction with our Sixth Form partner: Newcastle Church High School. The majority of our students study four AS subjects in Year 12 and will usually narrow these down to three A level subjects that will be studied in further depth during Year 13. Our students are also encouraged to extend their learning, both academic and personal, to new horizons. An active Support for Learning department provides appropriate support for individual boys at different levels. SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE CURRICULUM Assessment Both classwork and homework are marked regularly by all staff and feedback is given to boys, either verbally or in writing. The aim of this is to give boys the right information about his progress to help them improve. Most pieces of written work will be marked formally, but some work may be marked in class or not marked at all, (because, for example, it is preparatory work for a project). Some work may be commented upon and not graded. Your sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teacher will keep a record of marks awarded. Homework Homework is set each week night, and each tutor/year group has a published timetable, which will be given to your son at the start of the year. Tasks set may include preparatory work for the next class, written work, learning (for example for a class test) reading, drawing or practical tasks. Each boy is issued with a Student Planner. Boys should write down any homework they are given Homework is set each night and boys have a copy of their timetable. We also publish this on the School website. Length of homework will vary according to the age of the boy.

Year 6 Years 7-9 Year 10 & 11 Year 12 & 13

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3 subjects per evening x 20 minutes 3 subjects per evening x 30 minutes 3 subjects per evening x 40 minutes a minimum of 1 hour per subject per day

It is important for boys to establish a homework routine and support in this is very important. Parents are encouraged to sign their son’s Planner at least weekly. Lost Planners will be replaced at a small cost. A copy of the Senior School’s Homework Policy is available on request.

Year 10 and 11 Homework Homework is set regularly and boys are expected to organise their time to ensure that all work is completed on time and handed in punctually. The nature of GCSE work means that this represents an average amount and there may be fluctuations from week to week. Some GCSE subjects require the completion of coursework and controlled assessments which can take longer at certain times of the year. Boys are encouraged to undertake homework when it is set, rather than waiting until the day before it is due in, as many tasks will require a number of evenings to complete to the best level, and failure to spread work evenly can be stressful and lead to under-performance.

Year 12 & 13 Homework and Private Study Boys inYears 12 and 13 will have a number of private study periods each week and it is important that these study periods are used effectively. As well as taking advantage of specialised staff, Library and ICT resources and the working environment of the Library, boys will free up more time out of school for other activities and interests. In addition to work in class, boys are expected to work for about one hour per AS Level subject per day in their own time. This means that boys should be aiming to spend about five hours per subject each week, in reading and research, notemaking, essay planning and writing, problem solving and practical coursework. The academic life of the Sixth Form depends upon the quality of each student’s preparation for active participation in learning. What happens in class largely depends on what boys have done before the class begins.

Coursework and Controlled Assessments The amount of coursework required for A2, AS and GCSE varies from none to 60% of the total marks or more. Coursework and controlled assessments are a valuable opportunity for boys to gain marks outside of a timed examination setting, when they can show the examiner the best work of which they are capable. Coursework should therefore be taken seriously and undertaken with care and attention. All coursework must be the boys own work. Each boy will be asked to sign a declaration to that effect with each piece of coursework submitted for A2, AS or GCSE. In most subjects boys will work on their coursework partly in 27

class and partly at home; it is very important that when boys are working without the direct supervision of a member of staff they adhere to this principle: parents are welcome to read through their sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coursework and even make suggestions for improvement but this must be confined to comments of a general nature. If you are not sure how much help you can give your son and remain within the rules laid down by the examination boards, then please ask. Failure to adhere to examination board requirements can lead to disqualification from the A2, AS or GCSE and in extreme cases from all examinations administered by that awarding body. Some coursework and controlled assessments are marked by the teachers in school and the marks are moderated by an external examiner; some coursework is entirely marked externally. Where coursework is marked internally we will let your son know the mark we have awarded, but this is a provisional mark and the moderation process does sometimes result in a change being made by the awarding body at a later date. If you disagree with the process that the School has carried out in order to arrive at the coursework mark, you can appeal. Further details may be obtained from the Deputy Head.

PERSONAL, HEALTH AND SOCIAL EDUCATION PSHE at Newcastle School for Boys aims to cover topics which will equip boys for life in a wide range of areas. Staff and students have identified areas in which they feel guidance and support would be beneficial. We begin in Year 6 by covering friendships, safety and hygiene. In a year when friendships are beginning to mature and boys are beginning to become more independent and concerned about their image these are the ideal topics to aid them in their development. In Year 7 we examine the issue of bullying and pay specific attention to what bullying is, why it is wrong and also what to do if you witness it. This is followed up by the topics of alcohol and smoking as well as healthy eating. Etiquette and manners are the first topic for Year 8 covering a wide range of scenarios including a final presentation to the Headmaster in which the boys will be responsible for sharing their knowledge. We also take time this year to discuss exercise and body image. Within Year 9 we examine family and children as well as looking closer at study skills in preparation for Year 10. In Years 10, 11 and Sixth Form students cover topics on emotion management, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and drugs as well as local and central government, budgeting, money and living skills. In essence we are hoping that at the end of his time at Newcastle School for Boys your son will be confident and secure in himself, respectful of others and capable of living on his own and of course washing his own clothes! GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMME At Newcastle School for Boys we aim to provide a demanding curriculum delivered by gifted and talented staff that have high expectations of and model excellence for students. Very able students are just as worthy of attention as others and are equally entitled to have their needs recognised, supported and challenged. The School aims to provide equality of opportunity for all students to be inspired, motivated and enthused by an innovative curriculum that offers both enhancement and enrichment. Students are encouraged to be both positive and proud of their abilities and to feel valued and supported by all staff. Mr Mark Tucker is the Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator SUPPORT FOR LEARNING Our Support for Learning team, led by Mrs Sherry Makey, provides support on a number of levels to individuals or small groups of boys who may find an aspect of the School curriculum particularly challenging. They may have an identified or suspected Specific Learning Difficulty or may need extra help for other reasons. Parents are kept fully informed of the support provided and are encouraged to be involved at all stages. Our Support for Learning Policy is included at the back of this Handbook.

REPORTS AND GRADES For Full details please see our Reports and References Policy at the back of this handbook. Formal reporting provides regular and frequent feedback to boys and their parents. It should be motivating for boys and informing and involving for their parents. The annual pattern of formal reporting is as follows: A full academic report is written on each boy twice a year. This includes grades. Each year group has at least one Parents’ Evening during the academic year. Grades are issued approximately every four to five weeks. Grades are issued ahead of Parents’ Evenings in order to inform discussion. Boys in Year 10 and above are invited to attend Parents’ Evenings. School Exams take place twice a year; in November and June for boys in Years 6 to 9 inclusive. GCSE mock exams for Year 11 take place in the Spring Term. GCSE exams take place in November, January, March, May and June. AS and A2 exams take place in January, May and June. If an issue of serious concern (or some really good news!) arises between formal reporting session, the School will write to parents separately to keep them informed. If parents are concerned about any aspect of their son’s progress at any time, they are encouraged to get in touch and ask to speak to his tutor. Effort Grades – Advice and Guidance for Boys The Headmaster and your teachers want you to get 2s and better in each subject. In order to get an effort grade of 2, you need to match consistently the grade descriptor over the grading period, usually about 3 to 4 weeks. The criteria for Effort Grade 2 states: Good effort – homework regularly completed to the best of the boy’s ability; good contribution in class; courteous and punctual. What this means in more detail is that you should meet the following standards throughout the grading period: Always arrive on time (or with a polite apology if very occasionally unavoidably delayed by a few moments) All books and equipment brought to every lesson (as requested by each teacher) Homework completed fully, to the best of your ability and handed in on time in the correct format Always polite – no talking out of turn, interrupting or disturbing the learning of others

Attentive in class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; looking at the teacher or correct focus of attention; putting hands up when asking or answering questions; asking relevant questions only; working safely where appropriate; concentrating Engaged and involved in classroom discussion or activities Work organised properly (in exercise book and/or folder as appropriate) Correctly dressed in School Uniform No chewing or eating sweets; no mobile phones visible or heard

Should you have special educational needs, these will be taken into account when awarding the grade for effort in each subject and by each teacher. However, you also need to take your own needs into account. For example, if you know that some homework may take you longer to complete, then you should plan to set aside more time whenever this is possible. If you consistently do better than this and make greater efforts on a regular basis, then you should expect a grade 1 for effort. Failure to meet the above criteria consistently will mean that your Effort Grade will be 2.5 or lower and this issue will be taken up by your tutor and/or a senior member of staff. REWARDING ACHIEVEMENT The Green Card The Green (TIC) Card is the means by which classroom teachers provide feedback to the form tutor on boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance in a variety of areas. The card carries both positive and negative comments. This ensures that the form tutor has a good overview of their tutees performance and conduct. A score system is kept and positive feedback is rewarded whilst negative feedback is followed up by the form tutor or other staff, as necessary.

The Yellow Homework Card In addition, where homework is not produced, this is recorded and tracked by the issue of yellow Homework Cards. Boys who have not produced a piece of homework by its due date will be required to produce it as soon as possible. If this becomes a persistent issue, the Form Tutor will contact parents.

SCHOOL COUNCIL Members of each tutor group elect one or two representatives from their form to join the School Council. The Council is chaired by Mr. Cupit and meets once each half-term. Council members can raise any issues for discussion at the meetings and then report back to their tutor groups.

SCHOOL PREFECTS Members of Year 13 are School Prefects and expected to take responsibility and set an example to the School. The prefects undertake regular duties and are responsible for a wide range of involvement in the life of the school.

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME There are many clubs and societies within the School, most of which meet during the lunch break or immediately after School, and all boys are encouraged to take part. Details of days and times are published in form rooms and on the School Website. The termly co-curricular programme is co-ordinated by Mr. Harris. MUSIC, DRAMA & GAMES As well as forming part of the curriculum there are many sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities available on a voluntary basis. Orchestras, choirs and ensembles, school plays and sports teams in rugby, football, cricket and other sports offer opportunities for individual boys to develop their talents and to learn how to work with others. Sporting fixtures take place during the week and occasionally at the weekend. We are keen for as many boys as possible to take part in the wider life of the School in this way and we hope that parents will help each other with the transport arrangements to make it possible for boys to participate – please contact the School if you need help and we will endeavour to put you in touch with someone. STATIONERY Boys need a pencil case with at least one pen, pencil, ruler and eraser. They may also like to have their own set of highlighters, coloured pencils. It is recommended that all boys have a Casio FX83 calculator and a mathematical geometry set for Maths lessons. It is recommended boys have their own dictionary. Tippex is not to be used. MOBILE PHONES – see Student Planner Content Boys may keep their phone with them – THESE MUST REMAIN SWITCHED OFF DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. The School cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to phones and other electrical devices.

GAMES PROGRAMME Boys will have a weekly session of Games and either one or two periods of PE, depending on their year group. Games afternoons are as follows: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Year 9 Year 10 Years 11, 12 and 13 Year 7 and 8 Year 6

The main sports are: Autumn Rugby Spring Football Summer Cricket

Games at Northern Rugby Club Games at Complete Football Games at South Northumberland Cricket Club

Other sports are available through the co-curricular programme and are usually organised at lunch times or after school. It is a requirement that all boys playing Rugby should wear a GUM SHIELD. In Cricket, all school boys must wear a helmet whilst batting. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION Individual music lessons in a wide range of instruments are available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; details can be obtained from the School Office or Mr. Hopkinson. Instrumental music lessons normally take place in lesson time, but rotate each week so that each academic subject would not normally be missed more than once each half term. Boys are expected to let their teachers know that they have a music lesson and catch up on any class work missed, as well as complete homework set during the lesson. Beginners are welcome at any age. One termâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notice must be given if lessons are to cease. LUNCH Lunch is cooked daily for the boys and the cost is added to your termly fees. Sodexo provide our catering services and a Catering Manager oversees the daily arrangements. There is a choice of main course, a vegetarian option, soup, baked potatoes with various fillings and a selection of salads. Hot pudding, fruit and yoghurt is also offered. We run a morning break service where boys are able to buy healthy snacks. If your son has special dietary needs, please speak in the first instance to his form tutor or Mrs Tracy Oakley (Catering Manager).

SANCTIONS We hope that all boys will respect the people, places and property which make up Newcastle School for Boys. Failure to do so will not be tolerated, however, and the School reserves the right to employ a range of sanctions in order to maintain a safe, happy, well-ordered and civilised environment. Serious offences may result in temporary or permanent exclusion from School. Please refer to our Behaviour Policy and Discipline and Exclusions Policy at the back of this handbook. SENIOR SCHOOL RULES The School Rules are set by the Headmaster. The School Rules are necessary: for the safety and well-being of all members of the School community to preserve the good reputation of the School for the protection of property - personal and communal - and the wider environment The Headmaster’s authority is exercised by the application of the School’s Rules: To all boys irrespective of age On all School premises On journeys which are part of School activities Travelling to and from School, and at lunchtime At all times when pupils are in School uniform or representing the School Whether on or off School premises (including trips and visits) Staff and prefects exercise that part of the Headmaster’s authority over pupils which is delegated to them when carrying out their duties.

Behaviour Members of the School are expected to act with integrity and to show good sense and good judgement at all times, by following the Code of Conduct, which sets out the fundamental principles of the School’s Policy on Behaviour and which is to be found in all classrooms. All boys should be aware of the School’s Alcohol and Tobacco Policy and the School’s Anti-Bullying Policy. Subject specific rules and safety procedures must be observed.

Obligations on Pupils There are various obligations that all members of the School are expected to fulfil. Attendance All boys are expected to attend all timetabled lessons and activities unless ill or injured, or for reasons notified and agreed by the appropriate member of staff in advance. All boys are expected to be available to play for a School team when selected and to take reasonable steps to ensure that any problem is communicated directly (i.e., face to face) and well in advance to the teacher in charge of that team. Boys involved in musical and dramatic performances and other similar groups are expected to attend rehearsals and meetings. They should take reasonable steps to ensure that any problem is communicated directly (i.e., face to face) and well in advance to the teacher in charge. Boys may not leave the site during the School day unless they have permission from a member of staff. Anyone leaving the site must sign out (see below.)

Registration All boys should be in their Form Room for morning registration by 8.40 am and for afternoon registration at 12.50 pm. Boys arriving late must report to the Office on arrival. Boys leaving or re-entering the site after morning registration and before the end of the School day must report to the Office.

Assembly All members of the School are expected to attend assembly unless required for an approved activity. Parents who wish their son to be excused Christian assemblies on grounds of conscience must obtain permission from the Headmaster.

Sanctions Boys awarded sanctions by members of staff are expected to complete or serve that punishment at or by the time notified, unless permission for a deferral has been obtained in advance from the Senior Tutor or Deputy Head.

Alcohol and Smoking Boys are forbidden regardless of age from: Bringing alcohol or smoking materials onto School premises. Consuming alcohol or smoking during the School day or when in the care of the School, whether on or off School premises.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL The Junior School is based on two sites to the west of Gosforth High Street at North Avenue and West Avenue. The Nursery, Reception and Year 1 classes are at North Avenue; Year 2, 3, 4 & 5 are taught at West Avenue.

ATTENDANCE - NURSERY The School day begins at 8.40 a.m. although boys can come into the Nursery from 8.15 a.m. onwards. In Nursery and Pre-Nursery there is the option of flexible part-time attendance. Boys must attend a minimum of either five mornings or three full days. ATTENDANCE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RECEPTION Many of our Reception boys have already attended our Nursery and the transition between Nursery and Reception for them is a natural progression. Boys joining Reception from other nurseries are ensured a supported transition. The caring staff are sensitive to the fact that this is a new environment, they will be gently integrated and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long for the class to become a unit where all of the boys feel included and secure. PREPARATION FOR STARTING SCHOOL Boys thrive when they feel confident and secure. The more independent a boy is, the more readily such confidence grows. For some Nursery boys this may be the first time they have been left by their parents for any length of time. The Nursery staff ensure that there is a warm welcome every morning. Upon arrival, boys join in the prepared activities and parents are welcome to stay for a short time until their son is settled. If a boy becomes distressed when it is time for the parents to leave, a member of staff will gently guide the child to an activity. Boys usually settle very quickly once they are fully occupied and their parents are no longer in view. The Nursery staff will telephone during the morning to reassure the parents that their son is settled. Nursery boys must be out of nappies during the day and at least be able to ask to go to the toilet. Assistance will be given to those who need it and in the early stages boys are always escorted to the toilet.

DROPPING OFF Boys can be brought to school from 8.15 a.m. onwards. Nursery Boys should be brought straight to the Nursery. After a settling in period where Reception boys can be brought to their classrooms, the Reception boys are encouraged to play outside until 8.40 a.m. Year 2 Boys should be dropped off at the North Avenue yard. Boys in Years 3, 4 and 5 should be dropped off at the West Avenue site. Boys can be brought to school from 8.15 a.m. onwards, when the gate to the rear of the Playground will be opened by the member of staff on duty. Boys should not be left unaccompanied in the back lane, and are asked to respect our neighbours through their good conduct, should they be present before 8.15 a.m.

BREAKFAST CLUB Boys can attend our Breakfast Club from 7.45 – 8.15 a.m. at a charge of £3.10 per day. COLLECTION Nursery All boys must be collected by an authorised person. Please inform us in writing of any change. Boys will not be given to an unauthorised person. Morning only boys should be collected from the outside play area and signed out. Full day boys should be collected from the Nursery – access being by the Nursery yard door from 3.30 p.m. onwards. At 3.45 p.m. the boys will join the rest of the School in the School hall for packed tea and should be collected from there. Reception and Year 1 boys should be collected from the North Avenue site at 3.30 pm. Any boys not collected by 3.40 pm will be taken to After School Care. Year 2 boys should be collected from the West Avenue site at 3.30pm. Any boys not collected by 3.40 p.m. will be taken to the after school room. Year 3, 4 and 5 boys should all be collected from the Playground at West Avenue at 3.45 pm.. Any boy not collected by 4.00 p.m. will be deemed to be staying for packed tea or prep and will be taken to the appropriate after school room.

AFTER SCHOOL PROVISION Any boy staying at school after 4.00 p.m. should have a small snack and, until 4.30 p.m., this provision is free. Between 4.30 – 6.00 pm the cost is £5.00 for the period to 5.30 pm and an additional £2.50 after 5.30 pm. SECURITY We would politely like to remind parents to close all gates and doors on entering and leaving the School premises in order to ensure the safety of the boys at all times. Boys are not allowed to open any external doors or gates. We would ask that parents be vigilant when entering or exiting doors and that they are aware of whom maybe entering the School behind them. CONTACT BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL Letters for Nursery, Reception and Year 1 boys are put in their bags, so please check them each day. Letters containing other information will be sent home via the boys, so please ask them regularly if they have any letters to give to you! Spare copies are always kept by your son’s class teacher or in the office or are displayed on the parents’ notice board. Information is also sent regularly by email. Parents’ Evenings are held each term and staff are always available on a daily basis to answer questions and communicate any matters of concern as well as to celebrate your son’s successes. We value communication with parents and encourage you to inform us of anything that may affect your son’s day in school. At the end of Reception, the Parents Meeting will be based on the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile. Staff will outline your son’s progress based on this document, as required by the EYFS Statutory Framework.

TRIPS AND VISITS There will be frequent trips and visits organised for the boys – especially as they move up the School. It is important that the boys have first hand experiences of places and events and the boys are taken out of school at least once every term. In the Foundation Stage, you will be asked to sign an individual consent form to cover each trip and you will be given advance notification. For other years, you will be asked to sign a consent form to cover all of the trips that take place during the School day and you will be given advance notification for each individual trip.

For trips outside the School day and residential visits you will be asked to give your written consent. Further details are available in our Trips and Visits Policy at the back of this handbook.

HOMEWORK Our boys have a long school day during which they have been extremely active in both work and play. It is important that when they get home there is an opportunity to relax and enjoy family activities. Boys will then be fresher to tackle a new school day. However, homework is an important part of developing good study habits and independence and gives an opportunity for skills to be practised and demonstrated. It is also an important way of communicating with parents. In trying to achieve the balance between these, we believe strongly that if the completion of homework is causing your son to become stressed or frustrated then he should not be forced to complete the work, as it is more likely to have a detrimental effect on his education. Please come and chat to your son’s class teacher who will be able to offer suggestions or strategies to help with this issue. In Year 5 each boy is given a daily planner, in which he writes any homework, tables or spellings to be learnt. This is seen as very good preparation for life in Year 6 and beyond. Whilst it is important for boys to form a homework routine, boys must not be expected to spend too much of their free time completing homework.

READING To broaden boys’ approach to reading and encourage “readers” rather than boys who can read, all boys are encouraged to bring a book home every night. It is hoped that parents will read with their sons, and talk about the books on a regular basis. Comments written in the record book by parents and teachers are very helpful in building home and school links.

RECOGNITION OF GOOD WORK Good work stickers are given for achievement on a daily basis. Assembly on a Friday is given over to celebrating boy’s individual achievements and certificates recognising good conduct, excellent work and behaviour are given out. At West Avenue, house points are given on a daily basis. During the Friday assembly the winning colour of the House point prize is announced and all of the boys in this team are recognised for their hard work and good behaviour.

ASSEMBLY Except for Tuesdays at North Avenue and Wednesdays at West Avenue, each day begins with morning assembly during which boys are taught the stories and teachings of the Christian faith. Through these they develop an awareness of the wider world and the need for co-operation and understanding. Stories from other faiths are also used and boys are encouraged to talk about celebrations from other faiths. Some assemblies are given over to the SEAL scheme of work. On Monday in the summer term Year 2 have their assembly with Years 3, 4 & 5 on the West Avenue site. In the summer term, parents are invited to attend their son’s class assembly.

LUNCH TIMES Lunches are cooked on the North Avenue and West Avenue sites. Menus are displayed in the entrance hallway at both sites. Boys are encouraged to try new foods but are not forced to eat anything they dislike. Good manners and correct cutlery use are encouraged at all times. Please inform us of any dietary requirements or food allergies.

BREAK Boys in Nursery to Year 1 are encouraged to bring a piece of fruit to school each day. This is added to the class ‘fruit bowl’ and the boys are given a selection of child friendly pieces of fruit with their milk before morning break. Boys from Year 2 -5 are encouraged to bring in their own healthy snack and a water bottle if they wish. This must be labelled and is the boy’s responsibility to look after it. Every boy from Reception and Year 1 needs a colouring book and colouring pencils in case of wet playtimes. In other years there is a wide selection of classroom activities and games for boys to do if the weather is too wet to go outside.

UNIFORM AND SPORTSWEAR The full list of uniform is given in the general information section on at the start of this booklet. School Uniform Suppliers are: Schoolblazer.com and orionkitbag.com 40

Please ensure that all uniform is clearly named. It is advisable that boys bring to School a high factor sunscreen and sun block during the warmer summer months, and are taught to apply this correctly by themselves. For boys in the Infant Department, we would advise the application of a high factor sunscreen before coming to school. It would also help Games and PE staff enormously if all boys, particularly those coming into Year 3, are able to tie their boot laces correctly. EQUIPMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; KS2 All our boys are encouraged to organise their own kit and equipment. All Year 3, 4 and 5 boys should provide their own: Pencils (HB is preferred) Ruler Rubber Pencil sharpener Set of coloured pencils. This should all be contained within a reasonably sized pencil case. We will, of course, provide equipment to boys who have lost or forgotten items of equipment, but increasingly we expect our boys to take responsibility for their own organisation. Boys in Year 4 will begin to write with an ink pen as part of their handwriting programme, whilst boys in Year 5 will be expected to have a good quality ink, fibre tip or ballpoint pen of their own. Please help us by assisting your boys in the packing of bags every night in order to ensure that they come to School with everything they need for each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, including making sure that each boy has the appropriate kit and equipment on games day

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF EARLY YEARS BOYS IN AN EYFS SETTING OUR ETHOS Every boy should be happy, secure, valued and confident. At Newcastle School for Boys, our philosophy is to value every boy as a unique individual, who enjoys learning and thinking for himself. We provide a supportive and secure environment in which every boy can flourish and learn at their own pace and in their own individual way. Our role is to stimulate and encourage their development and enjoyment of learning through a variety of different activities in secure indoor and outdoor situations, through play and through structured and creative activities. We encourage the growth of social skills and empathy amongst the boys. The relationships which the boys develop with each other and with our staff are central to their happiness and lay the best possible foundation for their future. Newcastle School for Boys is a school that caters for boys from 3-18. All of the boys who enter Early Years are part of our School community. Mrs Woosnam, the Head of Infants will extend a warm welcome when you visit and will show you our facilities. She will be pleased to answer any of your questions, either about our Nursery, or about the rest of the Infant Department. We send parents and prospective parents copies of the school’s prospectus on request, or parents themselves can download a copy from our web site. That document gives details of the school’s address, location and contact details, together with a great deal of information about the aims and ethos of the whole school. A copy of the Parents’ Handbook is also on the School’s website. As an integral part of the school, the Early Years boys make full use of the Infant School’s facilities, such as the dining hall, library and music room although they have separate classrooms. We expect them to remain pupils in our School until they reach the age of 18. All pupils from our Infant and Junior School will automatically enter the Senior School. Newcastle School for Boys participate in the Government’s Nursery voucher scheme for 3 and 4 year old boys.

ADMISSIONS Boys who have turned 3 on or before 31st August of the previous academic year can join us at the start of the autumn term and also throughout the year, at the beginning of the term in which their third birthday fall for a minimum of 3 mornings (8.40am to 1pm). Our morning places are especially popular, and we advise parents to contact the school’s Admissions Secretary, Mrs Sue Armstrong, as soon as possible to reserve a place.

We have a maximum of 76 full-time equivalent places, 36 in Nursery and 40 in Reception classes. We encourage boys to be able to dress and undress with minimum help and to be able to use a knife and fork before they join us. Boys must be toilet trained. The School’s Admissions Policy applies to the Early Years Department as much as to the rest of the school. It appears on our web site, and copies can be sent to parents on request. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY We welcome boys from a diverse range of backgrounds and pride ourselves on being an inclusive community where there is complete equality of opportunity and everyone is valued for being him or herself. Copies of the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy are on our web site and can be sent to parents on request. We also welcome boys with disabilities and special education needs, and adhere to the Government’s SEN Code of Practice. PUPIL NUMBERS AND OUR DAILY ROUTINE Boys who have turned 3 on or before 31st August of the previous academic year can join us at the start of the autumn term and also throughout the year, at the beginning of the term in which their third birthday fall for a minimum of 3 mornings or 3 full days, ( 8.40 am – 3.30pm. The hours of our sessions are: Mornings: 8.40am – 1.00pm Full days: 8.40am – 3.30pm Boys attending the morning session stay for lunch, which is served at 11.40am, and are collected at 1.00pm. Boys entering Reception are expected to stay fulltime for 5 days a week. Our term dates are on our web site and are sent to parents one year in advance. PROCEDURES WHEN A BOY IS NOT COLLECTED ON TIME Please refer to our separate policy: “Missing Child Policy and Procedures when a Boy is not Collected on Time”, copies of which are on our web site. Copies can be sent to parents on request. OUR STAFF Mrs Woosnam and Mrs Edge, who are both experienced teachers, are in charge of the Nursery with day to day responsibility for all of its activities. Overall responsibility for the Infant Department lies with Mrs Woosnam, the Head of Infants. Mrs Reid is a full-time Teaching Assistant who works in the Nursery,

qualified to Level 3. She is supported by Mrs Dolder, a part-time Teaching Assistant who is qualified to Level 2. The boys are supervised by qualified staff at all times when they are under our care, including break, lunch and play times. Mrs Beck and Mr Spinks are experienced Class teachers who work in Reception and are supported by Miss Sandhu, a full-time Teaching Assistant who is qualified to Level 3. OUR FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM At Newcastle School for Boys we offer a broad and balanced Foundation Stage curriculum for our youngest pupils which is based upon the Early Learning Goals and the six areas of learning. All boys are given equal access and opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in: Personal, social and emotional development Communication, language and literacy Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy Knowledge and understanding of the world Physical development Creative development All boys learn through play with a mixture of boy initiated and teacher led learning opportunities. Learning takes place both indoors and outdoors. Our Early Years programme is planned on a yearly basis in our Nursery and Reception classes. We introduce different topics which the boys explore through a variety of mediums, including books, art, clay, drama, music, ICT, crafts and model making. We gradually introduce phonics and the basics of literacy are taught daily through a structured reading scheme and rhyme. Numeracy is introduced through different activities, such as counting games, weighing activities and measuring, and is also taught daily. All boys are encouraged to participate in dance and music. All boys are gradually introduced to the principles of writing, and to the use of computers. By the end of the Foundation Stage, the boys in Reception are enthusiastic and confident learners, who are ready for the more structured, less play-based, environment of Year 1. THE ANNUAL CURRICULUM MEETING All parents of boys in the Early Years Department are invited to an annual curriculum meeting at the start of the Autumn term, when the aims of the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curriculum, the topics that will be studied and the methods of delivering the curriculum through play, structured activities and outdoor activities will be briefly explained.

HOMEWORK Every boy is given a reading record from the time that he joins Reception, although he may be given one during his Nursery Year if he is ready to begin to read. This is for communication between parents and the school. We note everything that your boy has done in reading, and ask you to write down anything relevant, that might affect his or her performance, such as a late evening. We expect every boy to have acquired the habit of reading every day after school before he or she moves into Year 1. We will talk to you further about this when we meet, but it is our belief that acquiring the habit of reading at home will stand your boy in good stead throughout his or her education. We set the following homework: Nursery Boys: free choice home readers Reception Boys: reading scheme books and sentence construction on a Friday and free choice home readers on the other days

ASSEMBLIES Assembly is held every day for Nursery and Reception classes. Assemblies are formal occasions which foster the development of self-restraint and a collective spirit. They are basically Christian; but are designed to be respectful of other faiths. Friday assemblies provide an excellent public setting in which to commend boys for special work, acts of kindness or helpfulness, and to reward them with stickers/special certificates/gold stars. Both Nursery and Reception operate a class monitor scheme, when one pupil from the class is given special responsibilities, such as helping the Teacher give out fruit at break. The entire Infant School meets for a collective Assembly every day except on a Monday when Year Two will have assembly at West Avenue. OUTDOOR LEARNING All of the boys are encouraged to play in their secure outdoor space during morning and afternoon breaks, except in the worst weather. We also use the outdoor space for supervised activities, for example, playing with water, sand and some ball games. The Nursery and Reception boys are encouraged to plant and grow their own seeds. VISITS We organise excursions to the local park, Church, Fulwell Windmill and Wallington Hall etc. These are designed to help the boys to acquire a basic understanding of our traditions, of the natural world and of the importance of

other cultures. Your son’s school calendar lists the major visits that are due to take place over the coming term, although some very local visits, which involve no more than an hour out of school, are arranged at shorter notice. We require signed permission slips each time, for even the shortest visits. We will send you a letter well in advance, telling you about every visit and, if appropriate, its cost and whether it involves an extension to the normal length of the school day. Copies of our policy on Educational Visits for EYFS boys are on our web site and can be sent to parents on request.

BEHAVIOUR Even the youngest boys are encouraged to behave towards each other with kindness and consideration. They have to learn to look after their own possessions and to respect other’s possessions. We expect them to be honest, helpful and polite, and to work hard and to listen to others. They should respect everyone and learn to value differences and diversity and follow our Golden Rules. Mrs Woosnam, the Head of Infants, is in day to day charge of the management of behaviour in the Infant Department. We explain to boys why some forms of behaviour are unacceptable and hurtful to others. We rarely need to impose sanctions; but sometimes we may remove a playtime for hurtful behaviour. Occasionally, a boy may be sent to see Mrs Woosnam, the Head of Infants, who will explain the inappropriateness of a particular action; but such instances are rare. Parents are always informed when any sanction is needed, and in cases of repeated instances of hurtful or inappropriate behaviour, they will be invited into the school to discuss the situation with their boy’s Teacher and the Head of Infants to agree a joint way of handling the difficulty. Copies of our Behaviour Management Policy are on our web site and can be sent to parents on request.

FOOD AND DRINK Boys are offered a piece of fruit and a drink of either water or of milk at morning break. Drinking water is available throughout the day, as we fully recognise the importance of proper hydration. The boys eat lunch in the Infant Dining Room at 11.40am before the other boys in the Infant School. The meal is served by the Class teacher and Teaching Assistant. Weekly menus are on display in our entrance corridor. We offer a wide choice between hot and cold food, with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and salads. We offer our pupils a widely varied, healthy and tasty diet. We also attempt to cater for all tastes and preferences, including vegetarian.

Unless your son is staying for After School Care, parents are asked not to send food or drink to school with their son except for a piece of fruit to share with the other boys at playtime. SPECIAL DIETS All food that might contain nuts or traces of nuts is clearly labelled. Parents of boys who have allergies to any food product, or who have special dietary requirements, are asked to make this clear in the medical questionnaire which is part of the Registration booklet. They should inform the School at once if their son subsequently develops an intolerance of any food. The Catering Manager is happy to see any parent who has concerns about their son medical condition, and to devise a special menu, where practically possible.

KEEPING IN TOUCH We appreciate that sending your son to school is a big step and that it is understandable that some parents may worry or feel anxious about their son’s well-being and happiness. That is why we invite your boy to visit the Nursery or Reception class before he joins us. Once he has joined us, you are always welcome to visit the School. Your son’s Classroom Teacher is responsible for your son’s pastoral care and, with our small classes, speedily gets to know every individual boy extremely well. You may see the Classroom Teacher each day when you drop off and collect your son, and many worries can be speedily resolved by an informal chat. Otherwise, you are welcome to make an appointment for a longer (or more private) conversation with him/her, or with the Head Infants. Any concerns will always be treated in complete confidence. We have a fortnightly electronic newsletter for parents, which is full of news about activities and outings. We also encourage boys to take home their art work for you to admire and display at home! We send invitations to parents to a number of events during the year, and very much hope to see you at: The Nativity Play The Carol Service (which involves the whole Junior School) The Easter Service Sports Afternoon Parents Evenings

PARENTS’ EVENING We start each academic year with a meeting to which all parents in the year group are invited, at which we outline the Nursery and Reception plans for the year. We hold Parents’ meetings in the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms at which parents have the opportunity to talk to their boy’s teacher about his progress and to raise any worries which they may have. REPORTS Boys are assessed throughout their time through observations, questioning and guiding using the Development Matters in the Nursery and in addition, the Early Learning Goals and Foundation Stage Profile in Reception. Narrative reports are prepared for each boy and sent to parents at the end of the Summer term.

EYFS PROFILE At the end of your son’s two years of “Early Years” education, we complete a detailed “EYFS Profile” on him which summarises his learning and development against 13 assessment scales and 69 learning goals, which have been determined by the Government. You will of course, receive your son’s results, which we will discuss with you at the time that it is completed. We are required to send your son’s Profile scores to Newcastle Local Education Authority. STORAGE OF RECORDS We store all of our records on pupils in locked cabinets. Parents may arrange to see the records of their sons in accordance with the whole school’s policy on Reports and Record Keeping (which is on our web site and can be sent to you on request). You have the right to make written comments on your boy’s records, which will then be treated as part of that record. The School is registered under the Data Protection Act and complies with its provisions for example, about the disclosure of information relating third parties.

COMPLAINTS We hope that you will not feel the need to complain and that any difficulty can be sensitively and efficiently handled before it reaches that stage. However, the school’s complaints procedures, which apply equally to the Early Years Department, and have been drafted to meet the specific requirements for EYFS pupils as described in the ensuing paragraph, are published in the Parent Handbook and are on our web site. We will send you copies on request.

CHILD PROTECTION The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child Protection Policies, including its policy for the safer recruitment of staff, are enforced rigorously in the Early Years Department. Copies of the policies, which apply throughout the school, are on our web site and can be sent to parents on request.

MEDICAL MATTERS Please keep your son at home if he is ill or infectious, and phone us on the first day that he is ill. An ill boy will not be happy in school, and will only infect others. We will therefore telephone you and ask you to collect your son if he becomes ill during the day. A first aid box is located in the Staffroom, and is checked and, if necessary, replenished. All members of staff in the Infants Department are qualified in Paediatric First Aid. We will always contact you at once if your son suffers anything more than a trivial injury, or if he becomes unwell during school day, or if we have any worries or concerns about his health. We will ask you to collect your son if he becomes ill during the school day. We will inform you by asking you to sign an accident form if he has a minor accident or graze at school. MEDICAL CARE Although your son will normally receive medical care from your family GP practice; we hold medical information on all our pupils in order to ensure that we can provide appropriately for their needs, or look after them if they are injured or have an accident. We would therefore be grateful if you would complete and return the medical questionnaire which is part of the Registration Booklet before he joins the school. BOYS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS OR SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS If your son has medical needs, special education needs or requires any special adjustments, we will invite you to a meeting with Mrs Woosnam, the Head of Infants, the class teacher, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Education Needs Coordinator and any outside Specialist who has been involved with the care of your boy, to discuss thoroughly the regime that is most appropriate for his individual care, well before he joins the Nursery or Reception class.

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND IMMUNISATIONS During their first term, all new pupils In Nursery and Reception will receive sight and vision screening from the School. You will be notified in advance. MEDICAL RECORDS We keep records of all treatment that your son receives during his time at the School. We record all accidents and injuries to your son and of all medicines that are given to him. We will always tell you in writing if your son has received any form of medical treatment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; however minor and ask you to sign an administration of medicine form. All medical records will be stored in your sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school record. Access to these records is restricted to the Senior Leadership Team. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT In accepting a place at the School, we require parents to authorise the Head of Infants or an authorised deputy acting on her behalf, to consent on the advice of an appropriately qualified medical specialist to your son receiving emergency medical treatment, including general anaesthetic and surgical procedure under the NHS, if we are unable to contact you in time. MEDICINES AND TREATMENTS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL Please advise the class teacher of any medication that you bring into the school for your son. If your son has a medical condition which necessitates regular access to medication, please inform Mrs Woosnam, the Head of Infants so that an appropriate regime can be devised. The relevant staff will be informed, in confidence, of any condition that is likely to affect him in any area of school life. We will work with you in making arrangements that work best for him. Copies of our Policy for Administering Medicines can be sent to you on request. Please remember that we need your written consent for every medicine before we are allowed to give it to your boy. MAINTAINING A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT The safety of the boys is our highest priority, and because they are so young, we need to be particularly vigilant. We will therefore: Only allow your boy to go home with you, unless we have received your advance permission (preferably in writing) that he may be collected by another adult.

Never allow a boy to leave the premises unsupervised. There is always at least one adult in charge of the outside play area. Ask all visitors to identify themselves and to state their business before we give them access to the premises. Visitors sign in, wear security badges and are escorted throughout their visit. They sign out on leaving. Register all pupils at the start of the morning and afternoon sessions Parents and carers are asked to wait in the yard for their boys at the end of the school day. Nursery boys are collected from the Nursery. Each boy is handed over by the Teacher to his parent or carer. MISSING CHILD POLICY Our Missing Child Policy and Procedures when a boy is not collected on time are published in our Parents’ Handbook and available on request. HEALTH AND SAFETY We update and review our risk assessments on the Early Years Department’s classrooms and other indoor areas, the outdoor play space and all the equipment and toys used by the boys every year in order to ensure that everything with which your boy may come into contact has been assessed and that potential hazards are kept to a minimum.

Created SW- September 2010 Approved by Governing Body – 6 October 2010 Reviewed SW – July 2011

FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM SUMMARY AIM When your child is in the Nursery or Reception class, he will work towards the Early Learning Goals as set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage for educating boys aged from birth to five years. The teaching and learning will start at a place most appropriate to the needs of your child, irrespective of age, and follow guidance set out in the six areas of learning described in the EYFS framework. These are: Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication, Language and Literacy Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy Knowledge and Understanding of the World Physical Development Creative Development The emphasis at this stage of your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education is on learning through a balance of structured play and child initiated / teacher directed learning activities. CONTENT Personal, Social and Emotional Development Boys are provided with experiences and support which will help them to develop a positive sense of themselves and of others; respect for others; social skills; and a positive disposition to learn. We ensure support for boys' emotional well-being to help them to know themselves and what they can do. Communication, Language and Literacy Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; learning and competence in communicating, speaking and listening, being read to and beginning to read and write is supported and extended. They are provided with opportunity and encouragement to use their skills in a range of situations and for a range of purposes, and are supported in developing the confidence and disposition to do so. Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy Boys are supported in developing their understanding of Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy in a broad range of contexts in which they can explore, enjoy, learn, practise and talk about their developing understanding. They are provided with opportunities to practise and extend their skills in these areas and to gain confidence and competence in their use.

Knowledge and Understanding of the World Boys are supported in developing the knowledge, skills and understanding that help them to make sense of the world. Their learning is supported through offering opportunities for them to use a range of tools safely; encounter creatures, people, plants and objects in their natural environments and in real-life situations; undertake practical 'experiments'; and work with a range of materials. Physical Development The physical development of boys is encouraged through the provision of opportunities for them to be active and interactive and to improve their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. They are supported in using all of their senses to learn about the world around them and to make connections between new information and what they already know. They are supported in developing an understanding of the importance of physical activity and making healthy choices in relation to food. Creative Development Boys creativity is extended by the provision of support for their curiosity, exploration and play. They are provided with opportunities to explore and share their thoughts, ideas and feelings, for example through a variety of art, music, movement, dance, imaginative and role-play activities, mathematics, and design and technology. METHODS OF ASESSMENT Boys are continually assessed against the Development Matters and ‘next steps’ are written on ‘post-it’s’ which, along with photographs, are kept in each boy’s Learning Journey. Staff complete individual observational assessments over the year and look for which areas of learning have been achieved and the ‘next steps’ needed. In Reception each boy’s progress is also recorded against the EYFS Profile in an EYFS Profile record book.

ENRICHMENT AND EXTENSION Boys who require enrichment and extension are encouraged to work at a higher level which is appropriate to their needs. We provide appropriate support and materials to develop the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills and particular talents. SUPPORT FOR LEARNING At this stage boys who need support for learning receive additional help from the class teacher and classroom assistant. Information and advice can be sought from our specialist teacher and outside agencies, for example, speech and language therapy.

KEY STAGE ONE CURRICULUM SUMMARY AIM The curriculum in Key Stage One is planned to ensure that it includes the Programmes of Study for all the subjects of the National Curriculum expected at Key Stage One. The subjects are: English Mathematics Science Information and Communication Technology Personal, Social and Health Education Art Design and Technology Geography History Physical Education Music Religious Education French CONTENT Our English Curriculum includes 1. Speaking and Listening – your son will be given opportunities to listen and to speak in small and whole class groups. We encourage boys to listen attentively, observe the correct conventions of discussion and to speak clearly with expression. 2. Reading - A variety of methods will be used to help your child learn to read. Boys learn to focus closely upon texts and their meanings. School is well resourced with a wide and varied choice of books, allowing class teachers to select reading material appropriate to the individuals’ ability / needs. Your child will be able to take a reading book home each day in his book bag to read with you. It is essential that boys are reminded of the importance of sharing and caring for books. 3. Writing – Your child will learn to write for a variety of purposes, i.e. writing lists, reports, stories and instructions. We teach handwriting throughout the School. Good spelling is encouraged from the start though it is important that we always value the boy’s effort. Please help your son to learn spellings sent home.

Mathematics Mathematics teaching is heavily influenced by the National Numeracy Framework. Your son will have the opportunity for lots of practical activity and discussion to ensure that he has a thorough understanding of all aspects of mathematics. Experiences include oral / mental maths, games, puzzles, problem solving, investigation, formal maths and handling practical materials. We encourage the boys to solve everyday problems using the mathematical skills they have learnt. ICT plays an important role in boys’ mathematical development. Science The skills of observation, investigation, record-keeping, discovery and experimentation are developed as the ‘tools’ of science. The study area increases boys’ knowledge and understanding of the world about them. We use the School grounds, the local environment, the boys’ own curiosity and experience to promote interest in this study area. We encourage the boys to have enquiring minds. Information and Communication Technology We use computers throughout the School to support and develop the boys’ learning in many other subjects. We provide the boys with opportunities to acquire skills in the following aspects of ICT: word processing, data handling, computer art and graphics, the use of the internet and modelling. ICT is used to support all areas of the curriculum. Design and Technology The curriculum for this subject provides many opportunities for the boys to undertake practical tasks linked to the processes of designing, building, testing and evaluating products. We help the boys to identify and solve simple, everyday problems. They are taught basic craft and design skills to help them develop an understanding of the properties of materials, and how they can be used. We also teach the boys to use simple tools. French French is taught from Year One. At Key Stage 1 much of the boys’ learning in French is based upon themselves. This includes numbers 1-31, simple greetings, talking about ourselves, our families, pets, hobbies, likes and dislikes and asking simple questions. Much of the work is based around speaking and listening, although boys are introduced to reading and writing French through simple activities, games and songs. Geography The geography we teach is closely related to the boys’ immediate environment. Through investigation, boys can learn about aspects of the local area. They learn how to read and draw simple maps and plans, and how to follow and give instructions and directions. They also learn about the weather and the seasons. They are taught about the world beyond their immediate locality. They learn

about places in the United Kingdom and abroad that are very different from where they live. Our work in geography is supported by trips and visits in the locality, as well as opportunities for residential trips further afield. History The pupils are taught to understand many aspects of history by learning about the immediate distant past. They learn to identify how things have changed over time through the use of artefacts and first hand experience i.e. trips and visits. They learn about people and events beyond living memory. They are taught to compare the past with the present and learn to ask questions about the past. Art, Craft and Design The learning activities in this subject help the boys to understand and enjoy a range of arts and crafts. Boys explore a wide range of materials and tools when they draw, paint, create collages, models and sculptures. They learn to recognise pattern, shape, texture, colour, line and tone, so that they can express themselves in many different ways. They are also given opportunities to talk about their work and develop an awareness of different artists and cultures. Music The School recognises that music provides a powerful and distinctive medium of expression. We use it to help the boys develop a wide range of creative and expressive skills. The boys are given the opportunity to listen carefully to different kinds of music fro a wide range of cultures. Playing and singing together requires co-operation and teamwork and these are encouraged in this subject. Music is taught by a music specialist. Physical Education The boys are taught about movement and how their bodies respond to exercise. They perform simple warming-up and cooling-down activities before and after vigorous exercise. All of the boys take part in gymnastics, team games and the development of ball skills. We use external coaches, internal specialists and class teachers to fulfil the curriculum. Swimming is introduced in Year Two. Personal, Social and Health Education The School provides a range of planned activities and opportunities to help the boys develop the personal and social skills they need. Our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Golden Rulesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; encompass universal values such as respect, honesty, trustworthiness and care for others. Teachers use SEAL, assemblies and class discussions to help the boys explore personal and social issues that most affect them. They are helped to understand the idea of good citizenship and of the need to value everyone, irrespective of creed, colour or race.

Religious Education Religious Education and assemblies are broadly Christian, although we are sensitive to the fact that pupils may practice other faiths. The School provides opportunities for the boys to talk and learn about: The world in which we live Major events happening outside school Families, friends and relationships Boys are introduced to the Bible stories of the Old and New Testament. We celebrate Christian festivals of Easter and Christmas and hold assemblies on the major festivals of other world faiths. Strong links exist between RE and PHSE. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Boys are continually assessed against the Development Matters and ‘next steps’ are written on ‘post-it’s’ which, along with photographs, are kept in each boy’s Learning Journey. Staff complete individual observational assessments over the year and look for which areas of learning have been achieved and the ‘next steps’ needed. In Reception each boy’s progress is also recorded against the EYFS Profile in an EYFS Profile record book. ENRICHMENT AND EXTENSION Boys who are deemed to need enrichment and extension are encouraged to work at a higher level which is appropriate to their needs. They are also given opportunities to take part in enrichment and problem-solving activities. SUPPORT FOR LEARNING At this stage boys who need support for learning receive additional help from the class teacher and classroom assistant. In addition, classes have sessions with the SFL teacher twice a week.

KEY STAGE TWO CURRICULUM SUMMARY AIM The curriculum in Key Stage Two is planned to ensure that it includes the Programmes of Study for all the subjects of the National Curriculum expected at Key Stage Two. The subjects are: English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology, Personal, Social and Health Education, Art, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Physical Education, Music, Religious Education and French CROSS CURRICULAR LINKS Teachers look for opportunities to teach in a cross curricular way where possible. This helps extend the curriculum and give it a width and breadth that helps to create exciting, enjoyable and relevant lessons for all boys. Furthermore it helps boys see the links that exist between subjects so that learning opportunities are improved and enhanced. TIMINGS Please see each curriculum summary for the number of lessons taught and time spent on each subject. It is worth stressing though that due to the cross curricular ways that teachers work, these timings can and often do change. Furthermore the time spent on each individual subject can be influenced by outside educational visits, subject weeks, setting and completion of homework, assembly content, assessment weeks, extension and enrichment, extracurricular clubs, residential trips and other opportunities that help to create both the explicit and implicit curriculum. CONTENT Our English Curriculum includes – 1. Speaking and Listening – your son will be given frequent opportunities to listen and to speak in a variety of ways and through a variety of lessons, including English. We encourage all boys to listen attentively to other pupils and all adults. We expect them to be capable of expressing themselves verbally with increasing maturity and sophistication. Pupils will be given opportunities to show through speech how they understand a lesson or idea. Teachers will use pupil’s speech to make assessment decisions and will give weight to verbal content especially when it relates to a child with writing or reading difficulties. 2. Reading - A variety of methods will be used to help your child continue to learn how to read. Reading and the culture of books has a very high status which is evident across the whole school. School is well resourced 59

with a wide and varied choice of books, allowing class teachers to select reading material appropriate to the individual’s ability / needs. The School library is used by all classes on a regular basis and boys are frequently read to across all genres. Themed reading weeks are a regular part of the School year and the importance and joy of reading is part of the culture of the School. Your child will be able to take a reading book home each day in his book bag to enjoy at home. 3. Writing – Your child will continue to be encouraged to become independent, imaginative and thoughtful writers across all genres and for all purposes. Boys will be encouraged to develop an appropriate handwriting style and accurate spelling will be expected as much as possible. Boys will be given rich and varied opportunities to write and enjoy writing. Whilst the basic conventions of writing are looked for at all times, boys will be encouraged to find their own writer’s voice and to be creative, imaginative and expressive. Mathematics Mathematics at Key Stage 2 helps your son to continue to develop and improve his mathematical understanding of the world. Your son will still have the opportunity for lots of practical activity and discussion to ensure that he has a thorough understanding of all aspects of mathematics. Increasingly though, we will expect boys to become more familiar with writing, recording and formal and informal methods of showing on paper their understanding of mathematical ideas. Mathematical experiences and opportunities are intentionally varied and include oral / mental maths, games, puzzles, problem solving, investigation, formal and informal maths and handling practical materials. We encourage boys to solve everyday problems using the mathematical skills they have learnt. ICT plays an important role in their mathematical development also. Science Boys’ natural curiosity and interest in the world around them is encouraged through Science at Key Stage 2. The skills of observation, investigation, recordkeeping, discovery and experimentation are developed as the ‘tools’ of Science and boys are encouraged to become increasingly sophisticated and mature when thinking about the Scientific world. Our specialist Science laboratory allows us to teach the boys in a creative, exciting and dynamic space that allows for specialist and highly practical teaching. However, learning also happens out of the classroom and we use the School grounds, the local environment, museums, school visits and residential trips to help boys understand their world. We encourage the boys to have enquiring minds, think independently and challenge themselves, other boys and their teachers.

Information and Communication Technology A strong emphasis is placed on ICT at Key Stage 2 reflecting the inherent importance of this subject and its relevance in the world that the boys are growing up in. We use computers throughout the School to support and develop the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; learning in ICT and many other subjects. We provide the boys with opportunities to acquire skills in the following aspects of ICT: word processing, data handling, computer art and graphics, the use of the internet, spreadsheets, email and modelling. Design and Technology The curriculum for this subject provides many opportunities for the boys to undertake practical tasks linked to the processes of designing, building, creating, testing, improving and evaluating products. As the boys move through Key Stage 2 we look for work that reflects their increasing maturity and sense of the world around them. They are taught varied craft and design skills to help them develop an understanding of the properties of materials and how they can be used. We also teach the boys to use a wide variety of simple and more complex tools safely. Geography The geography we teach reflects the boys growing understanding of the world and their place in it. Whilst we still encourage the boys to explore the immediate world around them we are encouraging in them an understanding of geographical issues from around the world. They learn how to read and draw maps and are expected to have an increasingly accurate understanding of continents, countries and important physical features and man made factors. They also learn about the weather and contemporary issues such as global warming and pollution. They learn about places in the United Kingdom and abroad which are very different from where they live. Our work in geography is supported by trips and visits in the locality, as well as opportunities for residential trips further afield. History The boys are taught to understand many aspects of history by learning about the immediate and distant past. They learn to identify how things have changed over time through the use of artefacts and first hand experience i.e. trips and visits. The boys are expected to show an understanding of how events in history are linked and what factors are important in causing historical events. They learn about people and events beyond living memory and how to evaluate sources of information and knowledge. They are taught to compare the past with the present and learn to ask questions that further their knowledge and help complete their understanding of historical matters.

Art, Craft and Design The learning activities in this subject help the boys to understand and enjoy a range of arts and crafts. Boys explore a wide range of increasingly sophisticated materials and tools when they draw, paint, create collages, models and sculptures and explore the impact of varying media. They learn to recognise pattern, shape, texture, colour, line and tone, so that they can express themselves artistically in many different forms, moods and ways. They are also given opportunities to talk about their work and the boys are expected to talk about artistic ideas in appropriate ways. They are also helped to develop an awareness of different artists, their place in history and the artistic ideas of other cultures. Music The School recognises that music at Key Stage 2 continues to provide a powerful and distinctive medium of expression and understanding. We use it to help the boys develop a wide range of creative and expressive skills. Boys are given many opportunities to learn a variety of string, wind and percussion instruments from the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own music teacher and peripatetic teachers. The boys are given the opportunity to listen carefully to different kinds of music from a wide range of cultures. Playing and singing together requires co-operation and teamwork and these are encouraged in this subject. Music is taught by a music specialist. Physical Education The boys enjoy a wide and extensive curriculum that helps their progress through Key Stage 2. Weekly PE lessons continue to teach boys all the necessary skills of agility, balance, movement, co-ordination, catching, striking and fielding. Boys also begin to play formal sports and enjoy rugby, football and cricket opportunities. Boys represent their school in competitive matches and learn the importance of teamwork and co-operation. Boys also get the opportunity to swim regularly and develop confidence and enjoyment of water. Through all these aspects of physical education boys learn the importance of fitness and exercise. Personal, Social and Health Education The School provides a range of planned activities and opportunities to help boys develop the personal and social skills they need as they mature and begin to have more and further experiences of the world around them. Our values of respect, honesty, trustworthiness and care for others are both explicitly and implicitly encouraged in the boys. Teachers use SEAL, assemblies and class discussions to help the boys explore personal and social issues that most affect them and their lives. They are helped to understand the idea of good citizenship and of the need to value everyone, irrespective of creed, colour, race or religion. Religious Education Religious Education and assemblies are broadly Christian, although we are sensitive to the fact that pupils may practise other faiths. The School provides

opportunities for the boys to talk and learn about all the major world religions and their importance in other cultures. There are strong links with PSHE and boys are helped to understand religious faith, differing points of view and the importance of tolerance. French Boys enjoy weekly French lessons which introduce them to the idea of learning a foreign language and give them an introduction to basic vocabulary and sentence structures. Boys are introduced to French culture and life also.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Boys are regularly assessed in Key Stage 2 in English, Mathematics and Science. On an annual basis boys are assessed in reading, writing, spelling and mathematics using the CEM system and progress is recorded on a tracking system and carefully monitored. Boys have a spelling test every week and are heard to read on a frequent basis. Teachers continually assess pupils in all subjects where and when they can using a variety of informal and more formal methods.

ENRICHMENT AND EXTENSION Boys who require enrichment and extension are encouraged to work at a higher level which is appropriate to their needs and given as much support as possible. This support can take many forms but is designed to further challenge, support and enhance the progress of each boy . SUPPORT FOR LEARNING At this stage boys who are identified as needing further support will receive extra help in a variety of ways. Teachers and classroom assistants will provide appropriate work to support a boy’s progress and they will also receive lessons from a learning support teacher on a weekly basis. The School and boys family will work closely together to help support the boy’s progress.

It should be noted that in KS2, your boys will begin to come into contact with a greater variety of subject specialist teachers, where the emphasis continues to be based upon the boys’ practical involvement in the curriculum.

SPORTING CODE OF CONDUCT All boys at Newcastle School for Boys are expected to behave responsibly and to show respect at all times when playing their sport. They should be polite and kind to their opponents and ensure that parents and visitors to the school are always made to feel welcome. Part of the general Code of Conduct for all Boys at Newcastle School for Boys is quoted below and these principles apply at all times when playing sport. Boys have a responsibility to: • • • •

Always do your best to treat all members of the School community with respect, courtesy and kindness Take responsibility for your own safety and that of others. Behave calmly and sensibly around school, waiting for lessons and when not directly supervised Look after all property – personal and communal - and the School environment Take pride in your appearance, wearing uniform correctly and smartly. Be an ambassador for yourself and for the School

BOYS Boys should Play fairly Be good sportsmen Be polite Lose graciously Win graciously Be keen to win Be kind to fellow players and opponents Respect their team mates Support the referee’s decision Await the referee’s decision COACHES Coaches should Provide a role model for boys Insist on the highest standards from boys Have the spirit of sport and enjoyment of the boys at heart SUPPORTERS Supporters should Provide a role model for players Encourage players and the team Be friendly and polite towards opponents and opposition supporters regardless of circumstance Support the referee’s decision Support the coach and manager Have the spirit of sport and enjoyment of the boys at heart

Boys should not Play unfairly Be bad sportsmen Be impolite or use foul language Be bad losers Be unpleasant to losing teams Be unpleasantly aggressive in their play. Be unkind or bully other players (mentally or physically) Complain or criticise their team mates Criticise the referee’s decision Appeal for decisions

Coaches should not Conduct themselves in an unprofessional manner Allow standards to decrease, or stand still Have a win at all costs mentality

Supporters should not Conduct themselves in an unprofessional manner Negatively criticise players or the team Be aggressive towards anyone regardless of circumstance Publicly criticise the referee’s decision Give technical instructions to players Have a win at all costs mentality Created LH September 2008 Revised and Updated August 2012

The School has installed computers and Internet access to support our learning.

Rules for Responsible Use of the Computer Network in the Senior School All Students must have signed the User Agreement and follow these rules

These rules will keep everyone safe and help us be fair to others.  I understand that the School has the right to check my computer files and will monitor all Internet use;  I understand that the School has the right to monitor everything I do on the computer network.  I will treat all School equipment with care and respect;  I will not eat and drink in a computer room or near a School computer;  I will use only my own School login to access the network and I will not share with it anyone;  I will change my password from the one provided by the school and I will not share it with anyone;  I am responsible for anything that happens on the computer network under my user name;  I will not access other people's files or user areas;  I will use the computers only for study and other School related activities;  I will not bring floppy disks, cd-roms or memory sticks into School unless I have permission. If requested I will hand them over for inspection.  I will ask permission from a member of staff before using the Internet;  I will not attempt to access sites of inappropriate content. If I find a site accidentally I will report it immediately to a member of staff;  To help protect other pupils and myself, I will report to a member of staff anything I see or find that I am unhappy with or receive messages I do not like, I will not tell other students about these sites;  I will only e-mail people I know, or my teacher has approved;  The messages and attachments I send will be polite and sensible;  I will not respond to or forward chain e-mail;  I will not give my home address or phone number out on the internet, or arrange to meet someone, unless my parent, guardian or teacher has given permission.

 I will not use any form of chatrooms, on line texting services, or mobile phone websites; This includes MSN Messenger, Yahoo, Hotmail, You Tube, Bebo and Facebook.  I will not use a School computer to build or run personal websites or make ‘blog’ entries;  I will not put details or images of fellow students or the School onto the Internet from Home or at School;  I will always ask permission before using the printers;  I will not print anything directly from the Internet;  I will never download or attempt to install any program onto a School computer;  I will not download and store music files on a School computer;  I will not play any Games on a School computer unless directed to do so by a member of staff for educational purposes;  I will not copy work directly from the Internet and claim it as my own. All work used in assignments must be correctly listed as a quoted source as by the School’s rules on Plagiarism.

everything I do on the computer network;

Rules for Responsible Use of the Computer Network in the Junior School

All Students must have signed the User Agreements and follow these rules The school has installed computers and Internet access to help our learning. These rules will keep everyone safe and help us be fair to others. I understand that the school has the right to check my computer files and will monitor the Internet sites I visit; I understand that the school can monitor everything I do on the computer network; I will ask permission from a member of staff before using the Internet; I will use only my own login and password, which I will keep secret; I will not access other people's files;

I will use the computers only for school work and homework; I will not bring floppy disks into school unless I have permission; I will not give my home address or phone number, or arrange to meet someone, unless my parent, guardian or teacher has given permission; To help protect other pupils and myself, I will tell a teacher if I see anything I am unhappy with or I receive messages I do not like, I will not tell other students about these sites; I will not use any form of chatrooms, on line texting services, or mobile phone websites; This includes MSN Messenger, Yahoo, Hotmail I will always ask permission before using the printers and I will not print anything directly from the Internet; I will never download or attempt to install any program onto the Network; I understand that breaking the rules can result in losing my right to use the internet or the use of the computer network I understand that breaking the rules can result in losing my right to use the internet or the use of the computer network