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CONTENTS WELCOME SEARCH FOR SUCCESS HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT LEARNING GROUPS THE SCHOOL DAY SLT TUTOR GROUPS & HOUSES STUDENT VOICE STUDENT PLANNER HOME LEARNING SHOW MY HOME LEARNING EMAIL & AOMPUTING ACCESS HOW WILL MY WORK BE MARKED? BULLYING AGAINST BULLYING SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION VALUES FOR SUCCESS BEYOND WORDS LIBRARY LUNCH & BREAKS STRUCTURE AND ROUTINES UNIFORM BUILDING / OREINTATION EqUIPMENT WHAT TO DO IF? KEY DATES NOTES

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WELCOME Congratulations on getting a place a Heartlands High School and welcome.

Starting a new school is an exciting time and an incredible opportunity. Our students here SEARCH for Success. The last letter of SEARCH stands for High Aspirations. Simply speaking we want you to aim to be the best you can be. A new secondary school is a unique opportunity to ensure that you make quick progress in achieving your goals. It is important that you set these goals high. Think about how school can help you to achieve and try your best everyday. That is all we ask.

Change can sometimes be unsettling. However, at Heartlands High School we try to make sure that you get all of the information that you need to make this change as easy as possible. The key to starting well at secondary school is to make sure that you are clear about the expectations that the school has of you. At Heartlands we have high expectation in terms of your learning, your progress, your behaviour and also how you develop your character as you grow up and move towards becoming a young adult.

Make sure that you read the home-school agreement and try your best.

Finally, enjoy your time here. Those students that get the most out of education are the ones that throw themselves into the experience. There is plenty on offer here. If you can try to get involved in after school activities, spend time in the library, in games or get involved in many of the clubs that are on offer in the different subject areas, I am sure that you will look back fondly on your time here. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible over the next few months and getting to know more about your own aspirations.

Good luck in your start at Heartlands High School.

Elen Roberts Head of School

We are here to guide you on your pathw

S SCHOOL MATTERS

EFFORT

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S U C C UNIFORM

CONSIDE

STAND

CONCENTRATION

way and to help you SEARCH for SUCCESS

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RESPONSIBILITY

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HIGH ASPIRATIONS

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STUDENT PLANNER

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HOME / SCHOOL AGREEMENT

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school matters STUDENTS: I PROMISE TO:

• Present myself well and wear my uniform with pride

• Behave positively and safely and follow

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effort

• Try my hardest • Agree targets for my learning and every day

the school’s code of conduct in school, and in the journey to and from school

in class

hours learning

• Achieve high standards in home learning

• Choose at least one area to

there is a problem

• Attend school every day and arrive

pursue beyond the school day – sport, art, public speaking, etc.

on time

• Provide my son/daughter with the correct school uniform and make sure that they wear it every day Support the school’s codes of conduct Support the school in maintaining a high quality learning environment Work with the school to ensure that students, parents and teachers treat one another with consideration Make contact with the school if there are any concerns Ensure that students attend regularly and on time

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• Encourage and • Find out my child’s targets and support my child’s efforts

and attend events to discuss the progress being made

completing home learning tasks, and ensure that they find a quiet space in which to study Encourage my child to participate in after school events

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• Reward those who consistently wear the uniform with pride and regularly review its affordability Reward good behaviour and ensure that no-one is stopped from learning through poor behaviour, and that school is a safe and positive place to learn Maintain a high quality learning environment Establish a culture of consideration in which bullying and unkind behaviour are not tolerated Respond swiftly to any issues related to student welfare and learning

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help them to achieve them

• Encourage and support my child, • Encourage and support my child • Remind my child about

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SCHOOL: WE PROMISE TO:

work to achieve them

• Work to achieve high standards • Achieve high standards in/out of

• Care for the school environment • Treat all others considerately • Talk to a teacher or parent/carer if

PARENTS / CARERS: WE PROMISE TO:

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ACHIEVEMENT

• Reward and support all student effort

• Provide our students with the best education we can, and support them in achieving their targets Ensure that we set learning at the right level, and provide the best education we can Provide our students with as many opportunities as we can Set home learning tasks that will assist our students in learning Provide our students with interesting opportunities and celebrate their achievement in all areas

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RESPONSIBILITY

CITIZENSHIP

• Learn to take responsibility for my • Be a helpful member of the actions, positive and negative

• Take responsibility for my own learning

• Look after myself by eating, drinking, sleeping and exercising properly Use technology safely, and report any cyber-bullying to a teacher or parent/carer immediately

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• Discuss with my child the consequences of positive and negative behaviour Encourage my child to find out the answers for themselves Discuss with my child the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, and encourage them to take responsibility for it Monitor my child’s use of technology at home, and report any instances of cyber-bullying to the school immediately

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• Encourage students to take responsibility for their own actions

• Help our students to gain the skills they need to be an independent learner Ensure that all our students have an opportunity to learn about healthy living Educate students about the dangers of cyber-bullying, and promote safe working practices when using technology

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school community and share my ideas and concerns with the school community Get involved in making decisions Learn about and behave as a responsible member of the local community Learn about global and environmental issues, and how to behave responsibly

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HIGH ASPIRATIONS • Make sure that I find out what opportunities are available to me

• Make sure that I aim high • Work to achieve my aims • Be proud of my achievements and those of my colleagues and school

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• Encourage my child to play a full role in the school and share my ideas and concerns about the school community Talk positively with my child about the benefits of being involved Encourage my child to behave well in and around the local area and support the school’s Behaviour policy Encourage my child to have a wider view of the world

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• Encourage my child to seek out the best life opportunities, and find positive role models for them

• Talk to my child about his/her ambitions and encourage aspiration

• Talk to my child about their progress towards their goals

• Celebrate the achievement of others with my child and find positive role models

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• Give you opportunities to be an active student and communicate well with parents, carers and students Make sure that our students can help in running the school Encourage our students to be responsible citizens by working with the local community Encourage our students to engage with global issues

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• Provide excellent information and guidance about careers

• Help our students to set and meet challenging targets

• Ensure that our students have the skills, information and guidance that they will need to make the right decisions about their future Celebrate, promote and enable success for all

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LEARNING GROUPS In lessons you will be in one of eight learning groups – T, O, S, E, A, R, C, H. You will be taught Explore, Science and Languages within your learning group. English, Maths and PE are set classes and you will also be put into smaller groups for the Create and Technical Carousels.

T O S E A R C H

A-SIDE

B-SIDE

THE SCHOOL DAY SIDE A

TIME

SIDE B

Lesson 1

8.30

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

9.30

Lesson 2

Break

10.30

Break

Lesson 3

10.50

Lesson 3

11.50 Lunch; 11.50 to 12.30

Lesson 4; 11.50 to 12.50 12.30

Lesson 4

12.50

Lunch; until 13.30

Lesson 5

13.30

Lesson 5

VT Time

14.30

VT Time

End of School

15.00

End of School

SLT Mr Garrill

Executive Headteacher

Ms Roberts

Head of School

Mr Nagle

Ms Emmerson

Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Ms Warwick Assistant Headteacher

AQUILA

Mr Corey

Head of House Aquila

Mr Greenwood Assistant Headteacher

CYGNUS

Mr Fox

Head of House Cygnus

Mrs Denny Assistant Headteacher

LACERTA

Mr Brierley

Head of House Lacerta

Mr Hicks

Assistant Headteacher

PEGASUS

Mr Levis

Head of House Pegasus

SCORPIUZ

Ms Gibson

Head of House Pegasus

TUTOR GROUPS & HOUSES You will be part of a tutor group, which will belong to a House.

There are five Houses in the school; Aquila, Cygnus, Lacerta, Pegasus and Scorpiuz. Each house has a motto and values that they aim to work towards. These houses are all named after constellations of stars. We all aim to work together and shine brightly like a star.

AQUILA

CYGNUS

Flying High; Hunting Success!

PEGASUS

Seizing every day as an opportunity (Carpe diem)

LACERTA

Fly together- achieve together

Climbing to the top.

SCORPIUZ

Many bright stars, shining together.

STUDENT VOICE Students who decide to join the School Council will have a chance to contribute to the school’s Code of Conduct, Rewards and Antibullying Policy, as well as a number of other areas.Students elected to the School Council will also serve on Student Societies that aim to improve all aspects of school life.

You will be informed of the election process when you start in September

STUDENT PLANNER

It is specific to your house and you will see the front cover has your house emblem on the front.

Your planner is one of the most important things you carry with you and you must look after it and keep it neat and tidy. Each week we will ask you to get your parents to sign it and your tutor will sign it too. Planner checks will happen throughout the year by your Head of House. If you lose your planner then you will have to purchase another one from Reception.

HOME LEARNING You will receive home learning every day at Heartlands, as a guide you will receive the following per week: English -1 hour Maths – 1 hour Science -1 hour Explore – 1 hr and 20 minutes French / Spanish – 40 minutes The Arts – 40 minutes Technology - 40 minutes PE – It is advised that PE students complete 40 minutes of Home Learning each week, which will be based on additional participation and written tasks. Home Learning will be set for PE students at the start of each half-term, to last throughout the whole half-term.

Home learning must be completed to a good standard and handed in on time.

SHOW MY HOME LEARNING You will use ‘Show My Home Learning’ at Heartlands and this is a simple home learning calendar. It will help you manage your workload and stay organised using the personalised calendar, to-do list and email reminders. You will be given your log in details in September.

EMAIL AND COMPUTER ACCESS You will be given a login and password for access to the school computers. Please make sure that this is kept confidential. You will also have a Gmail email address. Every student at Heartlands signs an E-safety contract so please use the system safely and sensibility.

Please check your email regularly as teachers will send classwork and home learning out to you through this method.

HOW WILL MY WORK BE MARKED? All your teachers will mark your work using the same system. You might see some of the symbols below written on your work.

Make sure you read and understand WWW & EBI and try to correct your work.

The marking poster is in every classroom.

ISSUE

SYMBOL

Misspelling

Sp in margin; the word is underlined

New sentence needed

/

New Paragraph needed

//

Grammatical mistake

The error is underlined and corrected

Word being used too often

! An alternative may be suggested

Meaning unclear

? The confusing section will be underlined

Capital letter used incorrectly or needed

Circle around the word

Poor choice of Vocabulary

V in margin; the word is underlined

BULLYING What is bullying?

Bullying is behaviour by an individual or a group that is seen by you as an attempt to hurt, frighten, humiliate or threaten you or someone else, particularly if the behaviour is repeated or persistent.

BULLYING CAN BE Physical: hitting, pushing, taking someone’s belongings.

Verbal: name-calling, insults, racist or sexist remarks, homophobic or threatening behaviuor or demanding money.

Indirect: spreading rumours, being unfriendly, excluding someone from a group.

Cyber: all areas of internet, email, chat room misuse. Mobile threats by text messaging, instant messaging and calls. Misuse of camera and video on a phone.

How to react •

Try to ignore bullies. Walk away and do not let them see that you are upset. Don’t give them the satisfaction of getting a reaction from you.

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If you can, calmly stand up for yourself and ask them to stop their behaviour.

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Try to stay with your friend and avoid being on your own.

What to do next •

Tell someone you trust. This could be a friend, someone at home or a teacher. Just talking to someone may help you to find a solution to the problem.

What will happen if you tell a teacher •

The teacher will listen to you and offer support. The teacher can talk to the person who is bullying you (if you agree) and hopefully stop the bullying.

What to do if you see bullying •

Comfort, support and stay with the victim.

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Tell the victim to report the incident.

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Tell someone (e.g. a teacher) what you have seen.

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If you are in a group where one member is bullying, show that you disapprove, because by doing nothing you support the bully.

BULLYING What are the signs and symptoms of bullying A person may indicate by signs or behaviour that they are being bullied. Everyone should be aware of these possible signs and should investigate if the person: •

is frightened of walking to or from school or changes route

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doesn’t want to go on the school / public bus

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begs to be driven to school

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changes their usual routine

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is unwilling to go to school (school phobic)

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begins to truant

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becomes withdrawn, anxious, or lacking in confidence

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becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable

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starts stammering

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threatens or attempts suicide

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threatens or attempts to run away

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cries themselves to sleep at night or has nightmares

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feels ill in the morning

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performance in school work begins to drop

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comes home with clothes torn, property damaged or ‘missing’

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asks for money or starts stealing money

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has diner or other monies continually ‘lost’

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has unexplained cuts or bruises

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comes home ‘starving’

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bullying others

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changes in eating habits

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is frightened to say what’s wrong

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is afraid to use the internet or mobile phone

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is nervous & jumpy when a cyber message is received

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gives improbable excuses for any of the above.

AGAINST BULLYING At Heartlands High School we take a staged approach to bullying as detailed in the table below:

STAGE 1 •

A student’s Tutor is the person responsible for resolving the issue.

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They will try and use R&R to resolve the situation by facilitating a meeting involving all students involved in the incident.

STAGE 2 STAGE 3 •

If this does not resolve the situation then it will be passed on to the Head of House.

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Written statements will be taken and another attempt at R&R will be undertaken facilitated by the Head of House.

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If this does not resolve the situation then it will be passed on to the Deputy Head with responsibility for Behaviour.

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R&R will be facilitated by the Deputy Head and parents of the students involved will be invited to join this meeting.

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In very rare circumstances where all previous stages have failed to resolve the situation then it will pass to the Head teacher and Governors.

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Any bullying incident that reaches this stage may also involve the Police.

SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION The safety of students is our absolute priority. Where we have concerns about a child’s welfare we will always discuss them with a parent or carer, except where we consider that this may threaten the safety of a student. We are fully aligned with the Haringey and London Safeguarding Procedures. Any serious concerns will be referred to Mr J Nagle and Ms H Denny Child Protection designated personnel, or the Headteacher.

are you feeling upset or unsafe? are you worried about a friend, student or family member?

Does something not feel right?

Please speak to the Heartlands High School Child Protection Officers; mr Nagle or mrs Denny.

If you’re worried, tell someone.

In an emergency, dial 999 For advice if you’re not in school, ring the NSPCC: 0808 800 5000; or Childline: 0800 1111

VALUES FOR SUCCESS At Heartlands High School we give students the opportunity to get it right! However, when all else fails we have a structured approach to sanction within the school. Our policy on sanctions aims to ensure that the few who choose to disrupt lessons are given a clear warning to improve. Positive reminders and sanctions are given without emotion and are a clear signal for students to improve. If they choose not to improve then our referral system ensures that students are removed from lessons The System in Lessons: Heartlands High School believes that, in the vast majority of cases, excellent lesson planning and calm, positive interactions with students create a learning environment where students work hard and comply with the school’s expectations. There will be times, however, where sanctions are needed to encourage students to make positive choices and deter them from making negative ones.

Yellow Cards: Yellow Cards signal to students that they have been given a formal “Positive Reminder”. Teachers issue cards to students without talking and by placing the card on the table. The expectation is set that students must not challenge warnings when they are given.

The consequence of challenging a warning is that the lesson is disrupted further. This is seen as a serious disruption to learning.

The immediate consequence will be that students are given a red card.

Yellow Card

Do Not React!

You have been given your formal warning...

Please do not disrupt the lesson further.

The consequence for further disruption will be a red card and referral.

Once issued this card cannot be taken back.

Demerit 1

Teachers must record the yellow card demerit at the end of the lesson on SIMS.

Red Card Do Not React!

Red Cards:When staff issue red cards they do so to inform students that they have been referred to a Senior Member

You have been have been given a red card for:

of staff. The teacher must call ‘On Call’

________________________

and present the card to the member of

You will have R and R with

SLT. Cards are handed to students and an appointment time is made for R&R.

________________________ at_________ in room_________

Teachers must enter the demerit and sanction on the system together with a description of the incident.

The tutor will then see this during

Once issued this card cannot be taken back.

Demerit 2

tutor time at the end of the day. After tutor time, the tutor will then escort the student to where R&R is scheduled to take place. On the following day it is the responsibility of the tutor to take the student to their 1 hour central detention.

VALUES FOR SUCCESS Our Sanctions Process - Level 1: Examples of how it is implemented:

Positive Reminder

Home Learning Issues: Faculty Detention

Yellow Card

• Missing 2 pieces of Home Learning in a row for one subject.

• Missing a second deadline for one piece of Home Learning.

Non-attendance results in a Central detention.

• Calling out in class.

• Distracting others.

• Inadequate effort.

• Ignoring the non-verbal or positively phrased warning • Reacting in a negative manner to the warning.

• Arriving late or without equipment.

• Not adjusting behaviour accordingly after receiving a Yellow card.

• Reacting negatively or challenging a Yellow Card.

Examples of Red Cards where no prior warning is given: • Swearing at others • Aggressive behaviour • Extreme defiance.

Persistent Actions: • 3 demerits in a week / 2 in a day Late to School

• Already received a Central detention for that week and is involved in another incident that warrants a central detention • Dangerous behaviour in and around the school. This includes before and after school, as well as break and lunchtimes.

• Between 5-9 Demerits in One Week Issued only by SLT, HOH, HOD, HOF. Non-attendance results in Internal Exclusion

Red Card and Central Detention

Head’s Detention

Saturday Detention

• Truancy • Persistent Lateness • Persistent Poor Behaviour • Persistent refusal to follow school rules Non-attendance results in Internal Exclusion and a Parental Meeting

A Students Right to appeal Students do have the right to appeal these detentions by speaking to their Head of House.

All appeals (where possible)must be in 24hrs before the detention.

The Head of House has the final say, based on written statements from the teacher and the student about whether or not the detention should go ahead.

stive list.

Our Sanctions Process - Level 2: Examples of how it is implemented: Examples: • Failing HOH/SLT report card.

• Continued persistent and malicious disruption of lessons.

• Fighting with another student.

• Extreme defiance or rudeness towards a member of staff.

• Using social network media to bully another student.

• Bringing the school into disrepute. This includes loud and inconsiderate behaviour in the local area both before and after school.

• Walking away from a member of staff.

• Receiving 5-9 demerits in one school week

Examples: • Swearing at a member of staff • Bringing the school into disrepute. This includes aggressive behaviour (including fighting) in the local area.

• Using social network media to be rude about a member of staff.

• Repeat pattern of fighting • Repeat pattern of persistently and maliciously disrupting lessons despite receiving Internal Exclusions.

Examples: Incidences of the utmost severity that can include: • Bringing an offensive weapon into school.

• Being in possession of an illegal substance and /or supplying an illegal substance • Persistent and seriously malicious disruption of lessons over a prolonged period of time despite numerous interventions.

• Serious actual or threatened violence against another student or member of staff • Sexual abuse or assault

Internal Exclusion

Fixed Term Exclusion (FTE)

Permanent Exclusion

BEYOND WORDS Beyond Words is our whole school reading programme that creates responsible, resilient and reective readers You will be guided towards reading books which are appropriate for you and which will allow you to show your understanding by completing quizzes online, aiming for 85%.

The more frequently you read the higher your reading age will become. We will test you 4 times a year.

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WHAT IS YOUR READING AGE? Books in the library have a ZPD (book level) that you will pick from based on your reading age. Your ZPD will improve the more you read start with books at the lower end of your ZPD and see how far you can get! To find out a book’s level, you can search on arbookfind.co.uk.

Your reading log in your planner is a way of you and your teachers tracking how much you are reading everyday. You should aim to read for a minimum of 20 minutes a day!

It is your responsibility to fill this out every day and it will be checked as part of planner check in VT. If your teacher or your tutor sees this is not happening there will be sanctions.

If you are meeting our reading targets, you will receive merits and certificates. There are rewards offered too such as badges, book vouchers, kindles and the chance to attend an exciting trip at the end of the year.

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Beyond Words - MONITORING YOUR PROGRESS

Your bookmark is a way of you and your teachers tracking how much you are reading every day.

It is your responsibility to fill this out every day. If your teacher or your tutor sees this is not happening there will be sanctions.

• Your Beyond Words stickered book and your bookmark are checked as part of equipment/planner check in VT. • During literacy session in VT, your tutor will check your are keeping your bookmark up to date.

• 1st offence – A Literacy demerit will be issued if you do not have your Beyond Words book, or your bookmark is not up to date and signed by your parent.

• 2nd Offence – If you do not have your Beyond Words book and / or your bookmark is not up to date for a 2nd time you will be placed onto ‘Reading Report’, which is shown to your tutor daily.

• Failure of your ‘Reading Report’ results in Literacy detention to happen weekly.

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Name: Reading Age: Day

ZPD: Pages Read

Minutes Read

Pages Read

Minutes Read

Adult Check

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend Merits: Day

Tutor Check: Adult Check

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend Merits: Day

Tutor Check: Pages Read

Minutes Read

Adult Check

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend Merits:

Tutor Check:

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THE LIBRARY Everyone at Heartlands is automatically a member of the library.

We use your name or fingerprint when you borrow books – you do not need a library card. We have over 7000 items for you to choose from!

How can I borrow something to take home or read outside the library?

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Choose your book and bring it to the Information Desk. We need to tell the computer that you want to borrow it.

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When you are finished with your book, you must bring it back to the Information Desk. Do not leave it on the shelf or on a table or lose it!

How many books can I borrow?

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You can borrow 2 books for 3 weeks at a time.

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You must not lose books because they belong to the school – you are only borrowing them and you have to keep them safe and in good condition.

When can I use the library?

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The library is open every school day, before school, break-times, lunch-times and after school.

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You will also visit sometimes during lesson time with your teacher.

how do I behave?

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The library is a study space rather than a social space. You must have a reason for visiting – e.g. swapping your book or doing your home learning.

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You are expected to behave as well in the library as you would in a classroom.

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The library is a quiet space (apart from morning break when it is busy and noisy).

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You cannot eat or drink in the library.

How do I find things in the library?

Most of our books are in order level. This means easier books have a low level and harder books have a higher level. Levels start at 0.1 and go up to 13.5.

Each book has a coloured sticker and its level to help you.

We also have some fiction books which are in order of author’s last name (A-Z) and information books arranged by topic (Dewey Decimal code numbers).

Who works in the library?

@LibraryHHS Ms Swinyard

Ms Davenport

Mr Loizos

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LUNCH & BREAK We believe in the need for healthy eating and drinking to increase concentration and focus during the school day for the benefit of your learning.

We ask you not to eat or drink in class or between lessons, although you are welcome to refresh yourself with water from the drinking fountains available in the school. You will be required to bring a bottle to school, which you can refil thoughout the day.

Do I bring money into school to pay for food and drink?

We are a cashless school. We do not allow you to bring money on site to pay for anything at school. Anything that needs paying for in school is all done on Parent Pay, so please do not bring money into school.

How do I pay?

We have a cashless biometric catering system and encourage you to register your fingerprint to use this. This will speed up your experience in the Restaurant and Cafe and help you and your parents/carer manage your parentpay account. You can check how much money you have on your account from the reader outside the Restaurant.

Please make sure your account is topped up ( if you’re on free school meals this will be done for you). If you find that you do not have enough money in your account, please go to the Restaurant and speak to Mr Latchana - Business Manager. We will always give you a hot meal if funds are insufficient on your account.

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Can I bring in my own lunch?

Students are welcome to bring in packed lunches, and we are happy to advise on suitable choices if that would help. Please note that fizzy, caffeinated drinks and sweets are not allowed in school. These can be confiscated by any teacher if brought into school.

Students are not allowed to leave the school site during the day.

When is the Restaurant and Cafe open?

Our caterers provide breakfast from 08.00 – 08.30, and hot and cold snacks during break and lunch times. Your lunch will fall at different times on different days so please look at your your timetable for more information.

What if I have a very specific diet?

Dietary requirements will be met –please let us know about any specific needs. All the meat used in school is Halal (except for pork). We also ask that students refrain from bringing raw nut-based products into school, including sweets, as several of our students have nut allergies.

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LUNCH & BREAK cont.

Am I allowed in school at break and lunch?

You are not allowed into the school during break or lunch unless you have a pass to allow you back inside the building. Passes can be issued out to you by staff for all sorts of clubs, library access and additional interventions. Please seek a pass the day before or on the day in the morning if you know you would like to attend a break or lunch activity.The sanction for breaking this rule is a Red Card.

Break time You have a zoned area for your break time. This is the central forum at the front of the school. If you wish to buy food or drink then you are only allowed to access the Restaurant at this time. No student is allowed into school at this time unless, they have a pass. The sanction for breaking this rule is a Red Card.

Can I use the toilet at break or lunch?

You have the first 5 minutes of break to use the toilet facilities and at lunch time the first 5 minutes and the last 5 minutes of lunch. Being organised is key to maximising your break and lunch times.

Wet break/lunch If the break duty team deem the day as too wet then they will call a WET BREAK. You will be told by members of staff that this is a wet break day. You must then go to your form room where your tutor will supervise you and your form. You must not be in the corridors or outside when a wet break has been called. At the end of break, you will make your way calmly and quietly to your lesson after break.

If lunch is deemed a wet lunch, then you will guided to one of four areas after you have eaten your lunch. These areas are The Auditorium, Sports Hall, Library or Restaurant.

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Line up All students (except for Year 11) line up at key points throughout the day. As a Year 7 your line up area is in the Central Forum. You will be required at those key points to line up in your next lessons learning group. Your teachers will be there to help you organise yourself. You must make sure that your uniform is perfect and that you line up in silence. A member of the Leadership team, will coordinate the process and remind you of the SEARCH for SUCCESS ethos. When you have been dismissed you must walk into school in silence and in a straight line. You must not talk at any time all the way to your lesson. Once outside your classroom the formal SUCCESS routine starts your lesson off in a positive manner. The sanction for breaking this rule is a Red Card.

Mobile phones Mobile phones must not be used or seen during the school day or between lessons, including at Break and Lunch. This means that phones must not be used, for example, for making calls, checking the time, texting, or be used as a calculator. Your phones must be switched off and kept in bags during the school day. If phones are on show or used at incorrect times, you will be challenged, phones will be confiscated, a letter will be given to you to return home and parents will be asked to sign a slip to allow the school to release the phone. You will be allow to call home from Student Support Services if you need to make arrangements to get home.

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STRUCTURE AND ROUTINE lINe UP Line up in the Central Forum. Check your uniform and remain silent until guided to your lessons .(see map p. 38)

haND UP When you see staff or a prefect raise their hands, this means you must raise yours and stop what you are doing, be silent and respectful.

aSSemBlY On your assembly day you will line up outside the Auditorium in your tutor group in silence.

UNIform Wear your uniform with pride every day.

FIRE The fire muster point for all tutor groups is in the North Playground (see map p.38). Teachers will lead you out of the building in silence and you must go to your House/Tutor group meeting areas. You must remain silent and you will be registered there.

PUNCTUALITY Lesson 1 starts at 8.30am - Be on Time!

If you are late then a demerit will be issued and there will be a 1 hour detention after school

ABSENCES If you are absent then your parents/carers MUST contact the school and inform us Attendance Telephone: 0208 826 1234 and leave a message stating your childs name clearly and reason for absence email: school.attendance@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk

WALK ON THE LEFT Please walk on the left around the school. Please be safe and sensible in and around the corridors.

STRUCTURE AND ROUTINE BELL The bell will ring at key times of the day.

8.25am- time to get to lesson 1 10.45am- end of break and time to line up 3.30pm- all students must in in clubs, interventions or off the school site.

The sanction for breaking this rule is a Red Card.

COATS No coats or outdoor clothing should be worn inside school.

EATING No students should be eating (unless in the restaurant) or chewing gum inside school. The sanction for breaking this rule is a Yellow Card.

HOUSE BADGE You will be expected to wear your House badge every day. If your badge breaks then you can redeem this for a new one free of charge at Reception.

If you lose a badge then you will need to purchase another one at the cost of ÂŁ1.50

UNIFORM

We pride ourselves on exceptional uniform in school. When you wear your uniform with pride everyday, this will help you to develop as a young person and prepare yourself for a working professional life after school. The leadership gate team check uniform every morning at the gate. If you are not wearing the correct uniform your Head of House/ Engagement Officers will contact home for the reason .The item may be confiscated (jewellry, hair accessories, etc). A sanction may be given for breaking the uniform rules.

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PhYSIcal eDUcatIoN comPUtING BUSINeSS StUDIeS

S3.6

S3.4

S3.3

S3.2

SOUTH 3

S3.14

S3.12

S3.10

S3.8

RESTAURANT

SoUth

PEGASUS

YEAR 8 LINE UP ZONE

games areas)

MUGAS

DRAMA STUDIO

YEAR 7 LINE UP ZONE

CENTRAL FORUM

LIBRARY

MAIN CORRIDOR

SOUTH STAIRWELL

S3.13

S3.11

S3.9

S3.7

S3.6A

S3.5

STAGE

AUDITORIUM

BLEACHER

N3.9

GATE 2

NORTH 3

N3.11

(students/ visitor entrance)

YEAR 9 LINE UP ZONE

FACILITIES

NORTH STAIRWELL

STUDENTS SERVICES

N3.7

N3.5

N3.3

N3.10

N3.8

N3.6

N3.4

N3.2

N3.1

CAFE

SPORTS HALL

AQUILA

eNGlISh hUmaNItIeS

3

YEAR 10 LINE UP ZONE

North

FIRE MUSTER POINT

NORTH PLAYGROUND

EMERGENCY STAIRWELL COMMUNITY ENTRANCE

BUILDING / ORIENTATION

SCORPIUZ

SOUTH 4

S4.14

S4.12

S4.10

S4.8

S4.6

S4.4

S4.3

S4.2

S4.1

TEXTILES

mathematIcS moDerN foreIGN laNGUaGeS

SoUth

FOOD

SOUTH STAIRWELL

S4.15

S4.13

S4.11

S4.9

S4.7

S4.5

LEARNING SUPPORT

F4.13 F4.12 F4.11 F4.10

COMPUTERS HEAD TEACHERS OFFICE

HEAD’S PA

MAIN CORRIDOR

VIEWING GALLERY

NORTH 4

N4.10

N4.9

N4.7

N4.5

N4.3

N4.8

N4.11

N4.6

N4.4

N4.2

N4.1

NORTH STAIRWELL

SPORTS HALL

eNGlISh hUmaNItIeS artS meDIa

North

AQUILA

CYGNUS

4

EMERGENCY STAIRWELL

BUILDING / ORIENTATION

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LACERTA

SOUTH 5

S5.1

S5.8

S5.7

S5.4

S5.2

S5.1

F5.22 F5.21 F5.20

ScIeNce DeSIGN & techoNoloGY

SoUth

F5.24 F5.23

S5.9

S5.6

S5.5

S5.3

SOUTH STAIRWELL

F5.15

F5.14 F5.13

MAIN CORRIDOR

FORUM

N5.8

N5.6

N5.4

NORTH 5

N5.7

N5.5

N5.3

N5.2

N5.9

N5.1

NORTH STAIRWELL

PERIPATETIC MUSIC ROOM

VEIWING GALLERY

SPORTS HALL

North

CYGNUS

artS meDIa

5

EMERGENCY STAIRWELL

BUILDING / ORIENTATION

EQUIPMENT • • •

• • •

Planner Coloured pencils Pen, Pencil, Ruler, Rubber

A dictionary PE Kit on the appropriate days Reading Book

READY TO LEARN

PENCIL

ERASER

2 PENS

STUDENT PLANNER

BAG

RULER

READING BOOK

CALCULATOR

FAILURE TO HAVE THE ABOVE WILL RESULT IN A RED CARD

MATHS Equipment • • •

scientific calculator protractor compass.

WHAT TO DO IF? I arrive late at school?

• After 08.30am collect a late slip from the Student Support Office and then go straight to class

I am being bullied?

• Tell someone - your tutor, a parent, a teacher or a friend.

You can also report this anonymously on Realsmart

I have a dental/medical appointment?

I lost something?

I don’t understand a home learning task?

I have forgotten to bring

• Bring a note for your tutor. Sign in and out at Student Services when you leave.

• Lost property is kept in Student Services. Remember: all property should be marked with your name.

• See your subject teacher, look on Realsmart or go to Home Learning club for help.

• Explain to your subject teacher at the start of the lesson

something to school?

I got something confiscated?

I don’t feel well?

I am absent?

I take medication?

• Ask the teacher or Head of House who has confiscated it when it can be collected and what the conditions are. Collect a letter form Student Services about the confiscated item.

• Tell your teacher, who may send you to the Medical room • Get a parent/carer to phone the school on the first morning before 09.00am on the attendance line 0208 826 1234. Parents/ carers must phone everyday thereafter if you are absent • Leave all medication at Student Services. Bring a letter from home to explain what the medication is for and when it needs to be taken

KEY DATES Autumn Term 1 First day of term: Monday 7th September Last day of term: Friday 23rd October Half-term: w/c 26th October Autumn Term 2 First day of term: Monday 2nd November Target-setting day (attend only for appointment with child & tutor): Friday 20th November School closed for staff training: Friday 27th November Last day of term: Friday 18th December (half-day) Holidays: w/c 21st December and 28th December Spring Term 1 First day of term: Monday 4th January Last day of term: Friday 12th February Half-term: w/c 15th February Spring Term 2 First day of term: Monday 22nd February Last day of term: Thursday 17th March Holidays: w/c 21st March and 28th March Summer Term 1 First day of term: Monday 4th April Last day of term: Friday 27th May Half-term: w/c 30th May Summer Term 2 First day of term: Monday 6th June School closed for staff training: Monday 4th July Last day of term: Wednesday 21st July (half-day)

NOTES

NOTES

Mr Garrill

Executive Headteacher

Ms Roberts

head of School

Ms Emmerson

Deputy headteacher

Mr Nagle

Deputy headteacher

Ms Hutchings

assistant headteacher

Ms Denny

assistant headteacher

Mr Greenwood

assistant headteacher

Mr Hicks

assistant headteacher

Ms Warwick

assistant headteacher

head of house: Mr Corey

head of aquila house

Mr Fox

head of cygnus house

Mr Brierly

head of lacerta house

Mr Levis

head of Pegasus house

Ms Gibson

head of Scorpiuz house