Meet the Teacher

ESPRIT Multi-Academy Trust

Hamilton Academy

“If you can dream it then you can do it! Now, go out there and change the world…”

Our MAGIC values • Motivation • Attitude • Gumption • Independence • Communication

We teach our children to have MAGIC values.

Children learn to have Mickey motivation, a positive Alice attitude, Goofy gumption, to become Incredible independent learners and to Communicate like Cinderella.

These values are intertwined in all that we do.

Staf

Mrs Moran Executive Principal

Mrs Robinson Deputy Principal

Mrs Glaister Academy Principal

Mrs Orbell Safeguarding and Attendance Officer

Staf

Miss Shingler Nursery Manager

Mrs Coore Teacher

Mrs Riley Early Years Practitioner

Mrs Bromage Teaching Support Staf

Mrs Giles Teacher

Mrs Wood Early Years Practitioner

Mrs Harrison Teacher/ SENCo

Mrs Whitehead Teaching Support Staf

Nursery Hours We ofer part time provision of 15hours (Monday-Friday) with the option to pay to top up to 30 hours.

Part time hours are 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

Full time hours are 9:00am-3:00pm.

Reception Hours 8:50am - 9:05am –Gates open and children come into school 3:10pm – Collection of children from Reception playground This ofer is subject to change in relation to Government guidance (COVID19)

30 Hours provision (Nursery only) • Your child could be eligible for 30 hours childcare if you work 16 hours or more.

• You can check if you are eligible at: https://www.childcarechoices.g ov.uk / • If your child is not eligible, they may attend full time at a cost.

• School lunches are chargeable.

Learning in Nursery

Learning in Reception

Read Write Inc. We have a whole school approach to RWI. Check out the RWI website for more information. We will explain more about this when your child starts.

c

a

t

Power Maths Combines short, ten-minute bursts of Maths teaching each day with plenty of practice through both guided activities and independent play.

An exciting growth mindset and problem solving approach develops mathematical curiosity and resilience.

•

Flexible Flo - she finds diferent ways to solve the problem

•

Determined Dexter - even though the question is tricky he keeps going to find an answer

•

Brave Astrid – she has a go straight away!

•

Curious Ash – he asks lots of questions

ESB

This scheme is used to support and develop communication.

In the Early Years we have a specific rhyme each half term that the children learn by heart.

The children take part in show and tell which involves listening and answering and asking questions.

Massage and Mindfulness This is part of our usual daily routine.

Forest School Learning We are very pleased to announce that we now have fully trained Forest School staf who pride themselves in taking learning outdoors, we can’t wait to share this with you and your children.

Uniform: All children need have in school an all in one suit and provide a pair of wellies which can be kept in school. (if children bring an all in one suit then no other clothes are needed).

Uniform • •

You can purchase uniform from the school uniform shop or any local supermarket.

To see our ‘usual’ uniform policy please click on the link. https:// www.hamilton.stoke.sch.uk/parents/uniform-and-pe-kit Covid 19 update- our current provision is casual sportswear, this may remain. Please look out for further information regarding uniform.

Your child will need‌ All children should have a water bottle and coat in school everyday.

Parent Pay is an electronic payment system, our office team will provide more information about this when your child starts.

All children are asked to donate ÂŁ1 per week to school fund via Parent Pay. This helps to pay for a number of exciting WOW activities throughout the year.

Communication

https://www.hamilton.stoke.sch.uk/ You will sign our Home-Academy agreement.

We are a paper light school and encourage the use of the website.

Please sign up to the school Facebook page and take a look at our website.

We are now using Class Dojo, teachers will be in touch regarding sign up soon.

All policies can be found on the website.

Before and After School Care Club •

Use of our Before and After School Club will mean no transitions or walks to other venues in cold frosty weather, and familiar faces for your children. We are also happy to operate a walking bus to and from Grove Academy.

If you require any further information please contact the academy office via email at hamilton@espritmat.org.

Mr Lockett

Mrs Leonard

Mrs Glover

Mrs Walters

Information Gathering Usually we complete home visits however due to COVID 19 this will be done via telephone.

More information to follow.

Induction Please refer to the transition page on the Academy website where updates will be posted in line with the latest Government guidance. https://www.hamilton.stoke.sch.uk/pupils/transition

Now let’s see where the magic happens!

• Motivation • Attitude • Gumption • Independence • Communication