ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 2019
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Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 9QS Telephone 01268 685011 Facsimile 01268 510290 Email admin@corver.rmplc.co.uk Website www.corneliusvermuyden.com Headteacher Chair of Governors
Mr I Hockey BA Hons MSc NPQH Mr Jeffrey Stanley BSc (Econ) FCA
Status and Character
An Academy for students 11-16
Number of students
900
Number of students expected to admit in September 2019
180
The information contained on the following two pages refers to the academic year 2018-2019. It should not be assumed that subsequent changes in the school organisation will not affect the information contained in this document.
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EXAMINATION RESULTS 2019 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Mmmmm....
The numbers of 8/9 and 7+ grades are higher than ever!
188
STUDENTS
ENTERED
INTO GCSE
PASS RATES: 76% ENGLISH 62% MATHS PROPORTION OF STUDENTS ATTAINING 9-4 IN
64%
Physical Education
9-4 AVERAGE PASS RATE
97%
NUMBER OF
STUDENTS
MAKING POSITIVE
PROGRESS IN
EBACC 4
98
95%
PROPORTION OF STUDENTS ATTAINING
9-4 IN
PHOTOGRAPHY
HIGH ACHIEVERS 2018 STUDENTS
PROPORTION OF
Charlotte Hills
9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 8, 8
Megan Sutherland
9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 8, 7
Ellie McNelis
9, 9, 9, 8, 8, 8, 8, A
Sam Forward
9, 9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7
Lucy Gough
9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 7, 7, 7
Ethan Lewis
9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7, 7
Zoe Johnstone
9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7
Nathan Leonard
9, 9, 9, 8, 8, 7, 7, 6
Charlotte Rudkin
9, 9, 8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7
Tiffany Bryant
9, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 6
YEAR 10 STUDENTS ENTERED
FOR ENGLISH LITERATURE
A YEAR EARLY GAINING
A*/A (GRADES 9-7) Ellie-Mae Berkeley
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Emma Chittleburgh 7
Megan Duckman
8
Darcie Cleaver
7
Samuel Jessen
8
Grace Dorey
7
Ellie Keen
8
Alfie Hawkins
7
Scarlett Read
8
Madison Silk
7
Eleanor Stevens
8
70%
ATTAINING 9-4 IN
ENGLISH LIT
57%
SCIENCE 9-4
93
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
GAINING A HUMANITIES
STANDARD PASS
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School Term and Holiday Dates 2019/2020 Autumn Term Start of Term Half Term End of Term
4 September 2019 (Year 7 & 11 students only) 5 September 2019 (Years 8 - 10) 28 October - 1 November 2019 18 December 2019
Spring Term
Start of Term Half Term End of Term
3 January 2020 17 - 21 February 2020 3 April 2020
Summer Term
Start of Term Half Term End of Term
20 April 2020 25 - 29 May 2020 17 July 2020
All dates are inclusive
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Bank Holiday
Friday 8 May 2020
Non-Student Days
Tuesday 3 September 2019 Wednesday 4 September 2019 (except Year 7 & 11 students) Monday 4 November 2019 Thursday 19 December 2019 Monday 20 July 2020 Tuesday 21 July 2020
Admissions policy Applications must be made in accordance with the co-ordinated scheme published by the child’s home LA. This applies to applications for admission to Year 7 in the normal admission round and to inyear applications for any year group. The application procedure for children resident in Essex is detailed in the Secondary Education in Essex booklet, available from www.essex.gov.uk/admissions In accordance with the requirements of current legislation, the Admission Criteria which the Cornelius Vermuyden School will apply to applications for admission in September 2020 are detailed below. ADMISSION CRITERIA POLICY AND NUMBERS Students will be admitted to the school at age 11 without reference to ability or aptitude. NUMBER INTENDED TO ADMIT The Cornelius Vermuyden School intends to admit 180 students into Year 7 in September 2020. OVERSUBSCRIPTION Where applications for admission exceed the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied, in the order set out below, to decide which children to admit:1. Looked after children, as defined in Section 22 of the Children Act 1989; 2. Children with a sibling* attending the school at the time of application; 3. Children of staff employed by the school. Any
member of school staff who has been employed for a minimum of 2 years, or to fulfil a vacancy in an area in which it is difficult to recruit. 4. Proximity of the child’s home to the school, using the straight line distance as measured by the LA’s Geographical Information System, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. EXCEPTIONS The following may override the above criteria:Students with statements of educational needs that name a school in the statement are required to be admitted to the school that is named. In the event of a ‘tie’ between applications in any criterion, the straight line distance from the school to the child’s home will be used as a tie-break mechanism. All admissions are subject to the availability of places. A waiting list will be maintained for at least the first term of the year of admission. APPEALS Parents who are refused a place have the statutory right of appeal to an independent appeal panel. LATE APPLICATIONS Late applications will be dealt with in line with the agreed arrangements of the coordinated scheme operated by Essex County Council.
* The sibling link is defined as:An older sibling must be attending the Cornelius Vermuyden School at the time the application for the younger child is submitted and there must be a reasonable expectation that the older child will still be at the school at the time the younger child is admitted. A sibling includes a child living in the same family unit in the family household and address. This includes brothers and sisters and stepbrothers and sisters. Additionally, biological siblings are treated as siblings irrespective of residence.
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School Uniform
We believe that wearing a uniform helps to create a sense of belonging and identity and contributes to the creation of a purposeful, industrious, and professional atmosphere. The items listed below are designed with both smartness and practicality in mind and all students are required to adhere to our expectations and not follow the ever changing dictates of fashion. Boys
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Plain black blazer with school badge. Plain black v-neck pullover with yellow stripe around the neck. Plain white shirt with collar. House tie (to be worn at all times). Plain black trousers (no tight fitting or skinny trousers). Plain black socks. Formal plain black leather shoes without decoration (no trainers or brands) Plain coat or anorak, preferably in a dark colour.
Indoor PE Kit
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Black & amber panelled shorts Black & amber panelled collared polo shirt with logo White sports socks Black athletics shorts (compulsory if selected to represent the school in athletics or cross country) Trainers (no fashion trainers allowed, trainers must have a non marking sole with grip and laces)
Outdoor PE Kit
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Black & amber panelled shorts Black & amber panelled reversible rugby shirt Plain black jogging bottoms (optional) Black & amber hooded sweatshirt with logo (optional) Black & amber waterproof (optional) Black football socks Football boots Towel Gumshield
Girls
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Plain black blazer with school badge Plain black v-neck pullover with yellow stripe round neck Plain white shirt with collar House tie (to be worn at all times) Plain black pleated skirt (school approved style) with hem no more than 2” above the knee and not below mid calf Plain black trousers - optional (no tight fitting or skinny trousers) Plain black socks Plain black or natural tights Formal plain black shoes without decoration (no trainers, sling backs or brands) Plain coat or anorak, preferably in a dark colour
Indoor & Outdoor PE Kit
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Black & amber skort Black & amber panelled shorts (optional) Black & amber panelled hooded sweatshirt with logo Black & amber panelled collared polo shirt with logo Plain black jogging bottoms (optional) Black & amber waterproof (optional) White sports socks (will need black football socks for girls’ football and hockey) Black athletics shorts (compulsory if selected to represent the school in athletics or cross country) Trainers (no fashion trainers allowed, trainers must have a non marking sole with grip and laces) Towel Hairband
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The uniform can only be purchased from: Penn Sports Limited 15-17 Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PN. Tel: 01268 751724 www.pennuk.com With the exception of footwear, all sportswear should be purchased though Penn Sports Limited.
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Pastoral care
On entry to the school, students are placed in Form Groups with a Form Tutor. Each Year Group is led by a Head of Year and Form Tutors help to monitor and support the social and academic progress and development of each student. HEADS OF YEAR Year 7 Mr J Lill Year 8 Mr M Sweeny Year 9 Ms H Marsden Year 10 Mr S Chittock Year 11 Mr J Clark
CHILD PROTECTION / SAFEGUARDING The school works in partnership with parents/carers to support their child in every possible way. The Children’s Act of 1989 places a clear responsibility upon schools to ensure they work together with other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. As a result, if concerns are raised within the school or a child or parent reports a situation involving possible abuse, we would not be able to guarantee confidentiality. In line with Government policy, the matter would be referred to Social Services. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND COLLECTIVE WORSHIP Parents may withdraw their child from all forms of religious education and collective worship. Provision will be made to undertake study under staff supervision.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE In accordance with section 23 of the Education Reform Act 1988, the school has an identified procedure for complaint against the school. In the first instance, such matters will be dealt with by informal discussion. In the unlikely event that this does not resolve the issue, the complaints procedure will be implemented by the Headteacher. This policy is available for inspection by parents at the school. SEX EDUCATION The Governing Body of the school has the responsibility of determining the nature and the content of the Sex Education Policy and the school programme has been duly endorsed. Sex Education is delivered in Cornelius Vermuyden School in a sensitive way and by experienced teachers who realise that it plays an important part in a child’s development. The full policy document is available by contacting the School Office. ANTI-BULLYING The Governors have approved the school’s AntiBullying Policy. Bullying is unacceptable and we are active in promoting this policy. Copies of this policy are available from the School Office.
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Security The school has undertaken a number of developments to ensure that the premises are secure. A comprehensive CCTV system is operational and visitors must report to Main Reception upon arrival to identify themselves. The provision of a cashless system for paying for food and drink at break and lunchtime also reduces the chance of students losing money, whilst allowing parents access to information concerning their child’s eating habits. STUDENT ATTENDANCE 2019/2019 Number of students on roll 903 Attendance 94.5% BEHAVIOUR POLICY SUMMARY The school’s Behaviour Policy has been developed following consultation between teachers, Governors, students, and parents. SAFETY When students come to this school, they can expect to be safe. We will not accept violence. We will do everything in our power to ensure students do not have to endure physical or emotional hurt. In return, every student will ensure they do their best to determine that they do not cause emotional or physical hurt to another student or adult.
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RESPECT When students come to this school, they can expect to be treated with respect. Their rights as individuals will be upheld. We will do everything in our power to ensure that they do not have property stolen or damaged. In return, every child will reciprocate by showing respect to every other child and every adult at all times. LEARNING When students and adults do their best to ensure everyone is safe and everyone is respected, the atmosphere in the school will be happy and calm. This will enable the teachers and other adults to do their best to ensure that every individual child gets every opportunity to achieve their potential in their one school life. THE HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT The school, working with parents, has created a “Partnership Agreement”, copies of which are signed by the parents and the school when a child is admitted to Cornelius Vermuyden School.
Rewards system The school has a reward system based on House Points that celebrate the success and achievement of the students. It is designed to encourage students to make a difference either individually or through team effort. AIMS: Encourage every student to work to their best ability across the curriculum • Reward a consistently good effort or outstanding piece of work • Raise academic standards in the school by valuing outstanding effort and achievement • Encourage every student to participate to their best ability in and contribute to extra-curricular activities
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At Cornelius Vermuyden School, House Points are awarded for the following: • Respect (e.g. impressive classwork / homework or act of good citizenship) • Resilience (attainment / progress relative to current / target grades) • Responsibility (e.g. service beyond expectation / extra-curricular participation)
SAFETY AND RESPECT The school will not tolerate a lowering of standards and will always work with students and parents, using support and sanctions, to help students correct unacceptable behaviour. The school encourages good behaviour in its reward and recognition schemes. PRESENTATION OF STUDENT WORK The school places a strong emphasis upon the neat and tidy presentation of student work. Students are expected to provide a date and title for every piece of work, underlined using a ruler. Indication must also be given by the student to show if the work is classwork or homework. Standards of presentation will be praised and, where necessary, challenged when work is not acceptable.
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Homework
HOMEWORK Homework is any work or activity which students are asked to do outside lesson time either on their own or with parents/carers.
Homework will also be published on “Show My Homework”, an e-learning portal to which all students and parents have access
THE PURPOSE OF HOMEWORK To encourage students to develop the confidence and self-discipline to work on their own, an essential skill for adult life. • To consolidate and reinforce skills and understanding. • To extend school learning through additional reading. • To enable students to devote time to particular demands such as GCSE coursework or project work. • To support the home/school relationship.
NON-COMPLETION OF HOMEWORK When homework has not been done, appropriate action will be taken by the department. This could include a break time, lunchtime or after-school detention. Parents/carers should receive twenty-four hours notice in writing, (via their child) of the afterschool detention so they can make arrangements for their child to get home safely. The after-school detention will last no longer than 30 minutes for Key Stage 3 and one hour for Key Stage 4. The Form Tutor should be informed of all detentions given by the class teacher.
THE AMOUNT OF HOMEWORK Students in Years 7-9 should have one piece of homework per week for English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages (French), ICT, Art, PE and Music - this should take between 45 minutes and one hour to complete.
SCHOOL’S RESPONSIBILITIES The subject teacher is responsible for setting appropriate homework and marking it regularly. The teacher should check that students are recording details of homework set in their school planners. In Years 7-9, homework should be set to ensure that there is more than one night in which to do it. This allows students to plan their time, participate in out of school activities if they wish, and still be able to do their homework.
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Students in Years 10-11 should have between 60 and 90 minutes per subject, per week. In addition, students are encouraged to read as widely as possible around their chosen subjects to broaden their knowledge. Homework will be differentiated where necessary to take into account individual needs. All students have a school planner which they should carry with them at all times to record their homework. Form Tutors and parents/carers are asked to check and sign these on a weekly basis.
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Subject Leaders are responsible for ensuring that all teachers in their departments are setting and marking appropriate homework regularly. This should be checked half-termly as part of the QA process.
Extra-curricular
There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities available for students through our comprehensive Enrichment Programme. There are activities on offer for all Year Groups including: PHYSICAL EDUCATION Netball, hockey, rugby, football, cross-country, athletics, cricket, swimming, tennis, archery, dance, karate, aerobics, and rounders. The Physical Education Department also leads both national and international residential activities. DRAMA School productions and workshops
SCIENCE Science Club and STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ENGLISH AND LITERACY Public Speaking Competitions, The Jack Petchey “Speak Out” Challenge, literacy events, theatre visits and guest authors invited in to the school
LEARNING SUPPORT Homework Club
LIBRARY Open at breaktime, lunchtime, and after school. Students may use the facilities to do their homework.
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ART Art Club (Years 7-9). Ceramics Workshop. Art Workshop (all Year Groups). Arts Award. Graphic Arts Workshop
COMMUNITY SERVICE A range of voluntary work is carried out by a number of our students across all Year Groups. Activities range from large scale charity events to one-to-one volunteering as part of the Uniting the Aged Project and working with the disabled.
GCSE ART CLUBS Photography Club & Workshops Artists in Residence Enrichment Workshops Young People’s Silver Art Award Gifted and Talented Art for (Years 7-9)
We raise considerable sums for charities each year via a wide variety of activities including non-uniform days. A number of students in Years 10 and 11 also help with events organised by the Canvey Schools’ Partnership.
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES After school intervention for languages
GCSE • French Club • Accelerated Languages • Visits and foreign exchanges
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MUSIC CorVer Choir, Rock School, and Music Tuition (including guitar, keyboard, drums, piano, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trombone).
TECHNOLOGY C.A.D Club (Computer Aided Design) Fashion group, Technology club
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Guided tours are available by appointment commencing 30th September 2019 Other times by appointment. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Adele Beckman on: 01268 685011 - Ext 124. to make an appointment
Cornelius Vermuyden School | Dinant Avenue | Canvey Island | Essex | SS8 9QS | Tel: (01268) 685011 | Fax: (01268) 510290
Email: admin@corver.rmplc.co.uk | www.corneliusvermuyden.com