Welcome
Chris Murray Head of Prep
“WelcometoanexcitingnewyearatSherfieldSchool!Whetheryouarejoiningusforthefirsttimeor returning,wearethrilledtohaveyouandyourchildrenwithusinJuniorPrep AtSherfield,webelievethat thefoundationofastrongcommunityliesinourcorevalues:Kindness,Courage,andRespect These valuesarenotjustwords;theyaretheprinciplesthatguideourinteractionsandshapeourenvironment Byfosteringkindness,wecreateasupportiveatmospherewhereeverychildfeelsvalued Courage encouragesourchildrentotakerisksandstepoutsidetheircomfortzones,whilerespectensuresthatwe honoureachother’sdifferencesandperspectives Together,thesevalueshelpourchildrenlearn,grow,and trulybelong
Ourschoolmotto,AdVitamParamus,whichtranslatesto"PrepareforLife,"encapsulatesourmission We aimtoprovideaneducationthatnotonlychallengesyourchildrenbutalsopreparesthemforthefuture. Ourgoalistoensurethateachchildisequippedtoachievetheiraspirations,fosteringresilienceand adaptabilitythatwillservethemthroughouttheirlives.
Inourpursuitofapositivelearningenvironment,wewillensurethatrewardsandconsequencesare consistentacrossalllessons Webelievethatgreaterparentalinvolvementinthisprocesswillstrengthen ourcommunityandsupportourchildren’sgrowth Additionally,studentleadershipwillcontinuetobea focusthisyear,withareviewofthecurrentstructure,includingtheHousesystem,andgreaterlinkswith theseniorprepstudentleaders Thiswillempowerourchildrentotakeonresponsibilitiesanddevelop theirleadershipskills
Years1to4isaspecialtimeinaprepschool Childrendevelopabrilliantfoundationforlearning,built aroundcuriosity,creativityandenjoyment Theygrowintoconfident,maturechildrenreadyforthenext adventureinYears5and6.
AtSherfield,ourchildrenarecatalystsforpositivechange,inspiringabetterfutureforthemselvesand thosearoundthem.Wearededicatedtocreatingalearningenvironmentthatnurtures,inspires,and challengeseverychild,preparingthemforlifeinaglobalsociety.
Thankyouforbeinganintegralpartofourcommunity Together,let’sembarkonthisjourneytoempower ourchildrentothriveandsucceed!
Vision, MissionValuesand
Wecreatealearningenvironmentthatnurtures,inspiresandchallenges,preparingeveryoneforlifeinaglobalsociety
Vision
Ourstudentscreateapositiveimpact,inspiringchangeandabetterfuture
Values
Respect–ValueEveryVoice Courage–DotheRightThing Kindness–ActwithEmpathy
Thesevaluesdefinewhoweare–thebeliefsthatguideouractionsandbehaviours Theyinfluencethewaythewholeschool communityworkswitheachother,andtheyarethefoundationofthequalityoftheeducationweprovide
Thishandbookcontainsinformationaboutthefollowingandshouldanswermostofyourquestions;howeverpleaseask yourclassteacherifyouhaveanyotherquestions
Dress Code Equipmentand
Uniform
Sherfield blazer
Navy Book Bag (Year 1 and 2 only)
Sherfield Prep backpack (From Year 3 only No other backpack is acceptable)
White katie-collar cotton blouse or white long-sleeved or short-sleeved (summer) shirt
Sherfield tie
Sherfield tartan tunic with Sherfield navy knee-high socks or navy opaque tights
Sherfield summer dress with white ankle socks (summer only)
Grey trousers with dark coloured ankle socks or Navy Bermuda shorts with Sherfield kneehigh navy/silver socks
Sherfield pullover or cardigan
Spare pair of shoes/trainers for outdoor play - to be kept at school
Optional additional items
Sherfield coat (no other coats/jackets may be worn)
Navy fleece gloves/mitts and Scarf
Navy or black hair accessories (no other colour may be worn)
Sherfield sun hat or woolly hats can be purchased in the FOS on-site second-hand uniform shop or any plain navy sun hat or woolly hat
Navy outdoor waterproof trousers
Dress Code
Shirts must be tucked in at all times
Shoes must be black, polishable leather, with a heel of no more than 2 cm Trainers or shoes with wedge heels or exceptionally thick soles are not acceptable
All pupils may wear plain metal stud earrings No other jewellery is allowed to be worn
Hairmustbeneatandtidy Iftiedback,hairshouldbesecuredwithnavyorblackties
Extreme fashion styles, cuts or ostentatious use of hair products are not allowed Pupils should not dyetheirhair
Nail Varnish should not be worn to school, and you will be asked to remove it at the nurse’s office should it be worn to school
Years 1 to 4 Sports Kit
Years 1 and 2 will require general PE and Games kit Years 3 and 4 will require kit for Football or Hockey (choice), Rugby or Netball (choice), and Cricket On PE days, children can come into school wearing their PE kit and wear it all day On swimming days you need to wear your full school uniform and bring your kit in a bag If you have an after school club, bring your kit in a bag and you can change after school
Sherfield PE / Cricket Polo (all)
Sherfield Girls or Unisex Shorts (all)
Sherfield Tapered Pants (optional - no other trousers are allowed)
Sherfield Medium Holdall (Years 3 and 4 only)
White Ankle Socks (Years 1 and 2)
Sherfield Sports Socks (Years 3 and 4)
Plain white/black non-marking trainers (no flashing lights)
Sherfield Football / Hockey Shirt (Years 3 and 4 only)
Sherfield Netball Dress (Year 3 and 4 girls who choose Netball only)
Football Boots (Years 3 and 4 who choose football only)
Hockey Astro Shoes (Optional - Years 3 and 4 who choose Hockey only)
Cricket Spikes (optional - Years 3 and 4 only)
Rugby Kit (only for those Year 3 and 4 pupils who choose Rugby)
Sherfield Rugby Jersey
Sherfield Rugby Shorts
Rugby or Football Boots
Optional Kit
Sherfield Touchline Coat (no other coat allowed)
Sherfield Storm Jacket (no other jacket allowed)
Sherfield Athletics Vest
Kit
Day-to-day Equipment
All students should bring the following items to school:
A full water bottle.
A navy book bag (Years 1 and 2) or a Sherfield school rucksack (Years 3 and 4)
A Sherfield school coat, hat or suncream, depending on the weather.
Outdoor Learning clothing (wellies, waterproofs, long-sleeve t-shirt, and long bottoms). These will be left in school.
A pair of trainers to wear at break times. These will be left in school.
Pupils from Year 3 and Year 4 should also bring the following items:
A pencil case with an HB pencil, a rubber, a ruler, a sharpener, a black gel pen, a highlighter and a glue stick You can also bring some colouring pencils if you wish
School DaySchool Grounds and
Structure of the School Day
Before School Provision
Sherfield Rise and Dine Club for Reception to Year 7
When: Daily from 7:30 am to 8:25 am
What: Children can enjoy a supervised environment with planned activities to start their day active and happy They have a choice of breakfast from within the kitchen or from the main dining hall The cooked breakfast will be available from 7:30 to 8:00am Activities include Card games, puzzles, colouring, reading, LEGO, and more to keep children engaged
Drop-off Location: Parents will drop off at the door around the back of the dining hall next to the fire escape The members of staff on duty will help the children access their breakfast
Booking: Please book at least a week in advance, as spaces are limited to ensure staff ratios are adhered to. This will be available as a product on Parentmail. Ad-hoc sessions may be available but are not guaranteed.
Sherfield Drop Off
Registration is at 8:25am but children can be dropped off from 8:15am. Parents may drop their child off between 8:15am and 8.25am at the designated classroom entrance. Children must not be left unattended before 8:15am.
Only children in Year 4 can be dropped off at the dining hall at 8:00am free of charge Parents of Year 3 and below wishing to drop off earlier than 8:15am must use the Rise and Dine Club
Pupils arriving late (after 8:25 when the doors close) must first report to Main Reception, so that the registers may be corrected
After School Provision
At the end of the day, children in Year 1 and Year 2 should be collected from their entrance in the Lydney building. For Years 1 and 2, the day finishes at 3:15pm; for Years 3 and 4, the day finishes at 4:15pm. Year 3 and Year 4 pupils who finish at 4:15pm must go to the front of the Wynstow building (outside the library) and wait to be collected, where they will be supervised by staff.
TeaandsnacksforYear3upwardsareservedintheDiningHallat4:15pm
Clubs for Years 3 and above are organised from 4:30pm to 5:45pm Clubs organised by school staff are included in the school fees Some clubs charge an additional fee due to the costs of coaching and facilities (eg, Ballet, Fencing, etc) All after-school clubs are booked for the term in advance, except homework club, for which notice must be provided that this is required
07:35
08:25
Year 1 and 2 Day
Rise and Dine Club including breakfast
Start of the school day - Morning Registration (can be dropped off from 8:15am)
08:35 Period 1
09:35 Period 2
10:35 Morning Break
10:55 Period 3
11:55 Lunch
12:50 Afternoon Registration
13:15 Period 4
14:15 Period 5
15:15 End of the school day / Pick up or Registration for Clubs
16:15 After School Clubs Finish / Pick Up / Buses
16:30 Reception to Year 2 Cosy Club (Bookable)
18:00 Cosy Club Collection Year 3 and 4 Day
07:35 Rise and Dine Club including breakfast 08:15 Early Drop off in the Dining Hall (Year 4 and up only)
08:25
Start of the school day - Morning Registration (can be dropped off from 8:15am)
08:35 Period 1
09:35 Period 2
10:35 Morning Break
10:55 Period 3
11:55 Lunch 12:50 Afternoon Registration
13:15 Period 4 14:15 Period 5 15:15 Period 6
16:15 End of the school day / Pick up
16:15 Tea / Registration for Clubs
16:30 After School Clubs (Bookable)
17:45 After School Clubs Finish / Pick Up / Buses
First Day of the School Year
Arriving Late and Leaving Site
PupilsarrivinglatemustfirstreporttoMainReception,viatheblackdoortotheleftofthemain entrancesothattheregistersmaybecorrected
Pupilsmustnotleavethesiteatanytimewithoutanadult Iftheyneedtoleavetheschoolduringthe dayforthingssuchasamedicalordentalappointment,thishastobeauthorisedbytheHeadof Seniorsatleast48hoursinadvance
ParentsmustpickpupilsupandreturnthemtoandfromtheMainReception,wheretheymustsignin andoutofschool Parentsshouldnotattempttoaccessteachingareasthemselvesatanytime
Timetable
A pupil’s timetable is issued on the first day and will not normally change It will tell them which lesson they have, where it is and who the teacher is If a pupil loses their timetable, their class teacher can print another copy
Entering and Leaving the School Grounds by car
Evenatlowspeedacarcandoalotofdamagetoachild Pleasedonotexceedthe10mphspeed limitandbeverywatchfulwhendrivingontheschoolsite
Whenexitingtheschool,duringbusytimes,pleaseensurethatyouturnleftontotheA33anduse theSherfieldParkroundabouttochangedirectionifnecessary
School Car Park
Wehaveseveralschoolcarparksonsite.Thefirstareaontherightasyouarrivealongthedriveway isforstaffcars.ThelargecarparkafterdrivingpastBuckfieldHouseandbetweentheEarlyYears CentreandTheCottageisforparentsandvisitors Parkingisalsoavailableforparentsinthespaces createdalongthedriveway ThereisoverflowcarparkingonthedrivewayoppositeArchersLodge asyoudriveoutofthesiteandparkingalongthetreelineasyouheadtowardstheexit
Pleaserefrainfromparkingontheotherareasofgrassunlessinstructedtodosobyamemberof schoolstaff Otherareasoftheschoolgroundsandthedrivewayshouldnotbeusedforparkingor aswaitingareas
Buses
Therearebuseswhichbringpupilsintoschoolandtakethemhomeagain(fromaged8/Year4). Theroutesarechangedeachyeartoaccommodatethedifferentneedsofthecurrentpupils.This servicemustbebookedinadvance.Pleasecontact:transport@sherfieldschool.co.ukformore informationonfeesandroutes.
Ifyouhaveregisteredforschooltransport,pupilswillbetoldwheretowaitforthebustocollect theminthemorning.Pupilswillarriveinplentyoftimeforregistrationat8:25am.Intheevening, pupilsshouldbepromptinleavingtheirafter-schoolclubandreporttoMainReceptiontowaitfor thebustotakethemhome.Schoolbusesleaveat5:45pm.
Ifpupilsarenottravellinghomeonthebusattheendoftheschoolday,pleaselettheMainSchool Receptionistknowbeforeyouleaveschoolfortheday
Key PeopleContacts and
Key Staff & Student Contacts
Apupil’sfirstpointofcontactshouldalwaysbetheirclassteacher,whocananswermostquestionsforthem TheywillalsospendtimewithpupilsontheacademicandpersonalelementsoflifeatSherfield
Next,thereistheDeputyHeadofPrep(Academic),DeputyHeadofPrep(Pastoral)andtheHeadofPrep They arealwaysabletomeetwithpupilsiftheyhaveanyconcerns
Forallpupilswhorequireanyadditionalsupportwiththeirlessons,eitherbecausetheyaregoodatsomething orneedalittleextrahelp,MrsWalshandherStudentServicesteamareheretohelpyou
OurSchoolNursesarehereifpupilsarenotfeelingverywellorhaveanaccident Ifyouarenotfeelingwellat breakorlunchtime,youmaygotoseethemintheHealthzoneimmediately,ratherthanwaitinguntilyour lessonsstart Ifyouhaveanymedicationthatyouneedtotakethroughouttheday,includingpainrelief,it mustbetakentotheHealthZoneforsafekeeping
TheHeadPrefects,aswellastheHousePrefects,areheretosetexamplestootherpupilsandhelpwiththe houseactivitiesaswell.Youcanalwaysaskthemtohelpyou.
Role
Head of School
Deputy Headteacher
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Head of Prep
Deputy Head of Prep (Academic)
Deputy Head of Prep (Pastoral)
Head of Prep PA
Examinations Officer
Director of Student Services
Head of Boarding
Boarding Leadership Team
School Nurse
School Counsellor
Name
Ms C. Taylor
Contact Details
hmpa@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Mr T Wilde twilde@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mrs Z Neville-Harris zneville@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mr C Murray hppa@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mrs M. Dransfield m.dransfield@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Mr A Grigg agrigg@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mrs EDaly hppa@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mrs R Wilson rwilson@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mrs K. Walsh k.walsh@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Mr O Bailey obailey@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mr O Bailey and Mrs A Robertson BLT@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mrs A. Bailey, Mrs D. Adams, Mrs J. Martin nurses@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Mrs F Smith fsmith@sherfieldschoolcouk
Main Reception N/A info@sherfieldschoolcouk
Absence Reporting N/A absence@sherfieldschoolcouk
Class Teachers
AtSherfieldSchool,ourJuniorPrepprogrammefeaturesdedicatedClassTeachersforallpupils These teachersareresponsibleforcoresubjects,includingEnglish,Mathematics,GuidedReading,PSHE,and Humanities Theyspendmostoftheschooldaywiththeirclasses,ensuringthateachpupil'spastoral needsaremetwithcareandattention
Year 1 Teacher Mrs L. Davies l.davies@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Year 2 Teachers G Davies and H Maycock gdavies@sherfieldschoolcouk hmaycock@sherfieldschoolcouk
Year 3 Teacher K Morrison kmorrison@sherfieldschoolcouk
Year 4 Teacher Miss H Cutler hcutler@sherfieldschoolcouk
Student Leadership
Prefects - Sixth Form
Head Prefects - Sixth Form
Head Prefects - Year 8
Deputy Head Prefects - Year 8
Walsh and Rufus Emery
Bond and Etuge Ngole
Student Leadership Team 2026
Head
Aaryan Mistry and Alana Cummins
Deputy
Polly Gauld and Rowan Johnston
Maya
Emily
Term & Key Dates 26-27
Term Dates 2026/27
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Autumm Term
Thursday 3 September to Friday 11 December rd th
Half Term: Monday 19 OctoberFriday 30 October th th
Tuesday 5 JanuaryThursday 25 March th th
Half Term: Monday 15 February - Friday 19 February th th Spring Term Summer Term
Monday 19 AprilFriday 9th July th
Half Term: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June st th
Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May
Curriculum Co-Curricular and
Thiscurriculumaimstofosteraloveforlearningandsupporteachchild’sholistic development Weteachaconnectedcurriculumandmakelinksbetweensubjectstomake learningmeaningful!
Year 1 and 2 Curriculum
InYear1,childrenwillenjoyamixofchild-ledlearningduringDiscoveryTimeandteacherguidedactivitiesinreading,writing,andmath Morningsessionswillfocusonbuilding essentialskillsthattheywillapplythroughouttheday.Outdoorlearningwillbeakey feature,withactivitieslikegardeninginthesummer Childrenwillalsoparticipateinweekly sharingsessionstodeveloptheirspeakingandlisteningskills.Additionally,allstudentswill havechoirsessionsandlearnaninstrumentaspartofourenhancedmusicprovision They willalsobeginlearningSpanish
Year2willcontinuetheemphasisonchild-initiatedlearningalongsidestructuredlessons Studentswillexploretopicsrelatedtotheirlocalenvironmentandthewiderworld, enhancingtheirunderstandingofhistoryandgeography Regularreadingsessionswill focusonfluencyandcomprehension,whilewritingtaskswillencouragelongerpiecesfor realaudiences.Outdoorlearningwillremainintegraltotheireducation.LikeYear1,children willalsoparticipateinchoirandinstrumentallessons,andtheywillcontinuetheirSpanish sessions.
Year1willhavejointthematictopicswithYear2,including:
AutumnTerm:FamilyRootsandGrowingShoots,followedbySchoolSafari
SpringTerm:HousesandHomes.
SummerTerm:OntheFarm
Year 3 Curriculum
InYear3,writingandmathskillswillbefurtherdeveloped,withchildrenhavingafocusontheirbreadthof reading,whilstbeingtrackedusingAcceleratedReader SpecialistteacherswillintroducesubjectslikeArt, DesignandTechnology,Dramaandlanguages,withchildrencontinuingtolearnSpanish Childrenwillhavea weeklyGamesafternoonandbegintoparticipateinfixtures,representingtheschool Choirandinstrumental lessonswillcontinueaschildrenworktowardsseveralperformancesthroughouttheyear
Thethematictopicsforthisyearinclude:
AutumnTerm:RockofAges-StoneAgetotheIronAge,leadingontoExtremeEarth–natural phenomena.
SpringTerm:WalkLikeanEgyptian–AstudyofAncientEgypt.
SummerTerm:Chocopocolypse.Astudyofacontrastinglocation(Ghana),includingthejourneyofcocoa beanstochocolate.TheywillalsostudytheMayansandfair-tradepractices.
Year 4 Curriculum
Year4willfocusonrefiningwritingfordifferentaudiencesandmasteringmultiplication.Choirand instrumentallessonswillbepartofourincreasedmusicprovision,andchildrenwillbeginlearningFrench. Childrenwillbuildontheirunderstandingoflearningfrompreviousyearstohaveadeepunderstandingofthe connectionbetweeneventsovertime.WearealsoexcitedaboutourYear4STEAMdayinDecember,which pullstogetherScience,Technology,Engineering,ArtandMathsinateamproject.
Thethematictopicsforthisyearinclude:
AutumnTerm: WholettheGodsOut!–AstudyoftheAncientGreeks
SpringTerm:RampagingRomans!–AstudyoftheRomanEmpireandit’sinfluence
SummerTerm:Invasions!AstudyoftheAnglo-Saxons,NormansandVikings
Co-curricular Programme
Sherfield School offers a diverse and vibrant co-curricular program designed to enrich the educational experience of all our pupils. With a wide range of activities in music, languages, sports, and hobbies, pupils have the opportunity to explore their passions and extend their learning beyond the classroom. These activities are included in school fees at no extra cost to parents, with some exceptions for external providers.
Our co-curricular clubs encompass a variety of interests, from the arts and sciences to sports and creative pursuits This extensive range not only fosters individual talents but also cultivates essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience Research highlights the importance of cultural capital, emphasising that participation in a rich co-curricular program enhances pupils' personal and social development, preparing them for future challenges
Under the guidance of Mr Matt Reynolds, our Assistant Head of Co-Curricular, pupils are encouraged to engage fully in these opportunities Mr Reynolds is dedicated to ensuring that every pupil finds a club that resonates with their interests, helping them to develop a wellrounded character Through our co-curricular program, we aim to create an environment where pupils can thrive, build lasting friendships, and gain invaluable experiences that will benefit them throughout their lives Any questions relating to co-curricular activities, please contact Mr Reynolds at mreynolds@sherfieldschoolcouk
P.E. and Sport
Years 3 and 4 have fixtures where they will compete against other schools, and they might play away fixtures at different schools The PE staff will look after them at fixtures The children might have to leave Sherfield early and they might return later than the normal school finishing time We would advise you to check on SOCS regularly to see what fixtures your child has and when to pick them up If you don’t know how to access SOCS, please email hppa@sherfieldschool.co.uk and they will help.
PracticalInformation
Music Lessons
Individualandsmallgrouplessonsformusictakeplaceduringtheschoolday.Theteacherforthe lessonwillletparentsknowwhenthelessonswilltakeplaceviatimetablingonSOCS,andthe majorityoflessonsworkonarotatingtimetabletoensurethesamecurriculumlessonsarenot missedeachweek.
Itisthechild’sresponsibilitytomakesuretheyattend,andiftheycannot,theyneedtospeakwith theteacher,orMrRampton,withatleast48hoursnoticetoarrangeadifferenttime.
Logging In
YourschoolGoogleloginwillhelpyoutoaccessallprogrammesrequiredforyourschoolday You willneedtodownloadthedomaindetailspriortologgingontotheWi-Fi TheschoolITdepartment canhelpwiththis
OnceyouareloggedinyoumustlogintoallGoogleclassroomswithyourschoolGooglelogin ratherthananyhomeaccounts
Youshouldnotuseanyoneelse’slog-indetails,andyoumustnotgiveoutyourdetailstoanyone else
Homework
Childrenworkhardatschool,andtheymusthavetimetorelaxandenjoyfamilylife Homeworkis setaccordingtothechild’sageandneedsandshouldsupplementwhatiscoveredinschool
Pupilsshouldbeabletocompletetheirhomeworkindependentlywithparents’encouragement Pleasecontacttheclassteacherwithanyqueriesorconcernsregardinghomeworktasks
AdditionalHomeLearningissentouteachweekintheyeargroupletterstoparents Theseare optionalforchildrentocomplete
Trips
Tripsandexcursions,bothinthiscountryandabroad,areorganisedthroughouttheyear These servetoenhanceandenrichthecurriculuminmanyways.
Youareexpectedtobehaveinthesamemannerasyouwouldifyouwereinschoolwhilstyouare outontripsincludingsportsfixtures.
After School Clubs
Wehaveawiderangeofclubsforpupilsin JuniorPrep,whichtakeplaceafterschool After-schoolactivitiesarechoseninthelastfewweeksoftheprecedingtermandaresenthometo parentstohelppupilschoose
Theclubsrunfromthefirstdayofeachtermuntilthelastdayofeachterm,unlessadvised otherwise Theyrunfrom3:15pmto4:15pm(Year1andYear2)and4:30pmto5:45pm(Year3and Year4)
ForYear1and2children:Parentsdonotneedtobookclubsiftheywishtoaccessourclubprovision between3:15-4:15pm Childrenwillhaveaco-curriculumoffereachdayintheirclasses Forthisyear, theseinclude:MusicandMovement,Craft,Sustainability,Mutli-sportsandLiveWorldwise An alternativeclub,ranbyexternalprovider,areavailableeachdayatanadditionalcost:Fencing, Football, TennisandBallet Theseneedtobebookedviatheparentportalandpaidforeachterm A separateemailwillbesenttoparentswithmoreinformation
Houses and Points
Allpupils,Year1andabove,andteachersareallocatedtooneofourfourHouses–Buckfield (purple),Lydney(green),Wynstow(red)andLoddon(yellow).
TheHousesystemgreatlyenhancesthelifeoftheschoolbysupportingcharities,fosteringhealthy competition,leadershipandasenseofcommunity.Prefectsandhousecaptainsworkalongsidethe housestaffandpupilstoencourageparticipationincompetitionsandeventsincludingSportsDay, whereeveryonecancontributetotheHousetrophy.
Thereareseveralhouseeventswhichtakeplaceeachtermandthesearenormallyadvertisedin houseassembliesandonthehousenoticeboards Pupilscanhelpwinpointsfortheirhouseby takingpartinorsupportingtheseevents
Pupilscanalsowinhousepointswithgoodpiecesofwork,improvementinlesson,goodeffort,acts ofcourtesy,positivecontributiontoschoollife,serviceinaschoolevent,aswellasotherthings
Meals
Allourmealsarecookedonthepremisesinourkitchensandourlunchmenusareservedona three-weekcycle Weencourageourpupilstodevelopapositive,healthyandactiveapproachtolife andlearning
Fruitisonofferatbreaktimeandweprovidehealthy,balancedschoolmeals Lunchiscompulsory forallpupilsandspecialdietsarecateredfor(breakfastandteacanbeorderedandpaidfor separately) Pupilsarenotallowedtobringmeals,drinksorsnacksfromhome
Assemblies
JuniorPrepAssembliestakeplaceonceaweek Duringthisassembly,wecelebrateachievements outsideofschool Weencourageparentstosendinanyachievements,forexample,gradings, examsandsportsawards
Valuables Communication
Weexpectthatvaluablesareleftathomeratherthanbroughtintoschool Ifthereareextreme circumstanceswherevaluablesneedtobebroughtintoschool,theseshouldbegiventoyourclass teacherforsafekeeping Theschoolwillnotbeheldaccountableifanyvaluablesarelostormislaid unlesstheyarehandedtoyourclassteacherforsafekeeping
Weuseseveralwaystoletyouknowwhatishappeningwithinschool Theseincludeyourclass teacher,Seesaw,assemblies,noticeboards,includingthehousenoticeboards,andinformation senthometoyourparents
Bikes
Pupilsmaybringbicyclesintoschool,althoughtheschoolcannottakeresponsibilityfortheseorfor youwhilstyouarecyclingtoandfromschool Thebicycleshouldbelockedinoneofthecycleracks withasecurelock Pupilsmustbeinpossessionofandwearahelmetiftheyarebringingabikeinto school
Recognising Achievement
Star Awards are special awards used to reward Achievement, Consistency and Effort and are given for going above and beyond. Each pupil’s reading journal has 40 circles in, and each set of ten circles gives a pupil an award. It goes from Bronze to Platinum Awards for the year.
There is a weekly Role Model for each class.
The Head’s Award is given to pupils for exceptional work and contribution to the school.
Any achievements can always be sent to your child’s class teacher and Mrs Dransfield in order for us to celebrate and share on seesaw
Behaviour Policy
The ethos of Sherfield is based upon the values of Kindness, Courage and Respect. We expect parents to support us in maintaining our standards, which are based upon courtesy, consideration and common sense We reward positive behaviour and effort with house points, nominations for awards throughout the year and, most significantly, at Speech Day at the end of the year Teachers will take the opportunity informally to pass on positive feedback throughout the year
Anti-Bullying Policy
We have a strong culture of tackling bullying in school, which is enhanced by our Positive Behaviour and No Bullying policy Children are encouraged to tell their teacher or another trusted member of staff if someone is making them unhappy or worried An important part of being at school is building relationships and learning to handle a variety of situations and challenges
Although it is often wise to wait a short time to allow your child to try and resolve things, early intervention by the school is the most effective means of helping all concerned Do not hesitate to contact your child’s cl if anything is making your child unhappy
Reporting & Requesting Absence
Planned absence
If absence is known in advance, parents/guardians/carers should request absence promptly by sending one email to the Head of Prep, copying in the Class Teacher and absence@sherfieldschoolcouk
On the day of absence
Should a student be ill or there be an emergency that means they cannot attend school, please either:
send an email to the Deputy Head of Prep (Academic) - Michelle Dransfieldmdransfield@sherfieldschoolcouk, copying in the Class Teacher and absence@sherfieldschoolcouk OR call the school absence line on 01256 884800
If possible, an email is the preferred method of absence reporting as this allows all stakeholders to be aware of a pupil’s absence in the most efficient manner
Finally, please note that all absence requests and notifications must be made by a parent, guardian or carer
Pupil Code of Conduct
Pupils are taught, encouraged and expected to develop and maintain a strong personal integrity that is truthful, generous, courteous and considerate of the needs and feelings of others They are expected to have a positive and purposeful attitude to their studies and school lives and to their relationships with staff and other pupils in line with the school values of Courage, Kindness and Respect.
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Observing Common Courtesies
Move around the school with dignity and respect for others.
Open doors for all adults (staff and visitors) and let them go through first
Avoid offensive language, even if there is no teacher present
Behave in a caring manner, especially to those younger than yourself
Allow teachers to teach and pupils to learn 03
Arrive on time for lessons with the correct books and equipment
Line up quietly outside a classroom if the classroom is being used or the teacher is not yet present
Only enter science laboratories, D&T workshops or the Sports facilities if a member of staff is present.
Do not bring items to school that are likely to cause distraction
Move around school safely
Do not run in the corridors
Wait patiently in queues
Appearances matter 04
Observe the school policy on uniform and wear your uniform smartly
Treat your environment with respect and ensure that all litter is deposited in bins
Academic excellence and honesty
Avoid copying or any other form of plagiarism as it subverts the assessment process, is a breach of academic integrity and undermines the standards and reputation of the school. This includes the use of AI in school work without prior permission being granted by your class teacher.
Travelling to and from school
While travelling in public places, pay particular attention to your conduct and appearance Show courtesy and consideration to members of the public Behaviour that may offend or intimidate members of the public or damage the reputation of the school is regarded as a serious breach of discipline
Mobile Devices
Mobile phones are not permitted in school Should you need your phone at school they will need to be placed in a Yondr pouch:
Phones are placed in a Yondr pouch at the start of the day (students keep it with them).
Pouches remain locked during lessons and social time to support focus and connection
Pouches are unlocked at the end of the day (and at agreed times for boarders)
If you need to reach your child during the day, contact Reception/boarding staff who will support
Reasonable exceptions and adjustments can be agreed where needed (eg medical)
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Chewing gum
Gum is not allowed in school, including at the end of the school day and during after-school activities. Anyone found with chewing gum will receive a lunchtime detention with the head of phase.
Aerosols, cigarettes, vapes, drugs and dangerous items
Pupils must not use any type of aerosol spray; roll–on deodorants may be used
Drugs, vapes, cigarettes, dangerous, distracting or anti-social items must not be brought onto the premises under any circumstances There is a firm disciplinary framework in place for dealing with pupils who do not adhere to these rules.
Any medicines must be given to the school nurse Inhalers and other approved medicines may be carried by named pupils
Parent Information
The Sherfield App
Our school app is the gateway to all the information you will need
One-Stop Access: All the functionality of the different platforms we use now under one roof.
Parent Portal: Located at the bottom of the app, here you can find your child’s timetable, conduct notifications, and view reports at the end of each half term Please use your usual parent portal password Other key items located on the parent portal home page are the Parent Information Hub and access to the Clubs/Enrichment platform
Useful Links: FoS, SeeSaw, Sports Fixtures, After School Club Booking, Parents Evening, ParentMail, Food Menus, Holiday Camp Booking, Make a Payment, Term Dates, Music Lesson Bookings, School Calendar and our School Socials.
School News: Stay updated with the latest from our school, drawn directly from our social media pages
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to Learn
The expectation of all students at Sherfield School is that they will:
Arrive promptly for lessons
Line up quietly outside classrooms, ready to go in when invited by the teacher and then sit down ready to learn
Start the ‘Do Now’ task as soon as they enter the classroom
Have all the standard equipment with them for every lesson
Complete their homework to the best of their abilities and hand it in on time
Actively listen when anyone else is addressing the class
Try their best in every lesson; ask questions and show an appropriate level of independence
Treat their work, resources, and the classroom, with respect.
Respond to verbal and written feedback from the teacher, and from peers. It's your responsibility to have some agency and take control of your own learning It is not a passive process
