Welcome
Chris Murray Head of Prep
“WelcometoanexcitingnewyearatSherfieldSchool!Whetheryouarejoiningusforthefirsttimeor returning,wearethrilledtohaveyouandyourchildrenwithusinSeniorPrep AtSherfield,our communityisbuiltonthecorevaluesofKindness,Courage,andRespect.Theseprinciplesguideour interactionsandshapeasupportiveatmospherewhereeverychildfeelsvalued.Byfosteringthese values,weencourageourchildrentotakerisks,embracedifferences,andtrulybelong
Ourmotto,AdVitamParamus(PrepareforLife),capturesourmissiontoprovideaneducationthat challengesandpreparesyourchildrenforthefuture.Weaimtoequipeachchildwiththeresilience andadaptabilitynecessarytoachievetheiraspirations.
Inourpursuitofthebestpossiblelearningenvironment,wewillensureconsistentrewardsand boundariesacrossalllessons Continuedandgrowingparentinvolvementwillfurtherenhanceour communityandsupporteverychild’sdevelopment
Years5and6isawonderfultime.Astheirsenseofindependencegrows,theybecomesteadilymore resilientandholdontotheirchildhoodwhilsttakingtherightstepsattherighttimetowards becomingyoungadults
AtSherfield,weseeourchildrenascatalystsforpositivechange,inspiringabrighterfuturefor themselvesandthosearoundthem.Thankyouforbeinganintegralpartofourcommunity.Together, let’sempowerourchildrentothriveandsucceed!
Vision, MissionValuesand
Wecreatealearningenvironmentthatnurtures,inspiresandchallenges,preparingeveryoneforlifeinaglobalsociety
Vision
Ourstudentscreateapositiveimpact,inspiringchangeandabetterfuture
Values
Respect–ValueEveryVoice Courage–DotheRightThing Kindness–ActwithEmpathy
Thesevaluesdefinewhoweare–thebeliefsthatguideouractionsandbehaviours Theyinfluencethewaythewholeschool communityworkswitheachother,andtheyarethefoundationofthequalityoftheeducationweprovide
Thishandbookcontainsinformationaboutthefollowingandshouldanswermostofyourquestions;howeverpleaseask yourtutor/classteacherifyouhaveanyotherquestions
Dress Code Equipmentand
Uniform
Sherfield blazer
Sherfield Senior backpack (no other backpack is acceptable)
White long-sleeved, button-to-neck shirt or white short-sleeve shirt (optional for summer)
Sherfield tie
Sherfield tartan skirt with Sherfield navy knee-high socks or navy opaque tights
Sherfield summer dress with white ankle socks
Grey trousers with dark coloured ankle socks or Navy Bermuda shorts with Sherfield kneehigh navy/silver socks
Optional additional items
Sherfield coat (no other coats/jackets may be worn)
Sherfield v-neck jumper or cardigan
Navy 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
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/ false nails or eyelashes should not be worn to school, and you will be asked to remove these at the nurse’s office should they be worn to school
Uniform Booklet
Year 5 and 6 Sports Kit
Years 5 and 6 will require kit for Football or Hockey, Rugby or Netball, and Cricket
Sherfield PE / Cricket Polo
Sherfield Girls or Unisex Shorts
Sherfield Tapered Pants
Sherfield Large Holdall
Sherfield Sports Socks
Plain white/black non-marking trainers (no flashing lights)
Sherfield Football / Hockey Shirt
Sherfield Netball Dress (only for the girls who choose Netball)
Football Boots (Football Only)
Hockey Astro Shoes (Optional - Hockey Only)
Cricket Spikes (optional) or plain white/black trainers (no flashing lights)
Rugby Kit (only for those 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
Day-to-day Equipment
All students should bring the following items to school:
A full water bottle.
A Sherfield school rucksack
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.
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 for Year 4 to Year 13
When: Available from 8:00 am
What: Parents are responsible for ensuring their child enters the dining hall and that they are reminded to sign in on the register. Staff will supervise children who are signed in until the start of the day.
Note: This service does not require a booking; breakfast is not available at this time
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 5 and Year 6 should be collected at either 4:15pm or 5:45pm from the front of the Wynstow building (outside the library) and wait to be collected, where they will be supervised by staff.
We monitor children who are regularly collected late and may request that your child use the occasional boarding option to support you and your family This is chargeable to parents
TeaisavailabletopurchaseforYear5upwardsandisservedintheDiningHallat4:15pm Thisconsistsofagraband-gobagcontaining:aham,cheese,jam,ortunasandwich,apieceoffruit,andabakerysnack
ThisneedstobepaidforaweekaheadbyWednesday,8:00pm,forthefollowingweek Thisallowstimefororders tobereviewedanddietaryrequirementstobecateredfor
ClubsforYears5andaboveareorganisedfrom4:30pmto5:45pm Clubsorganisedbyschoolstaffareincludedin theschoolfees Someclubschargeanadditionalfeeduetothecostsofcoachingandfacilities(eg,Tennis, Fencing,etc) Allafter-schoolclubsarebookedfortheterminadvance
07:35 Rise and Dine Club including breakfast
08:00 Early Drop off in the Dining Hall
08:25 Start of the school day - Morning Registration
08:35 Period 1
09:35 Period 2
10:35 Morning Break
10:55 Period 3
11:55 Lunch
12:50 Afternoon Registration - Extended Tutor Time or Assembly
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
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 tutor/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,itmust betakentotheHealthZoneforsafekeeping
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
Director of Student Services
Head of Boarding
Boarding Leadership Team
School Nurse
School Counsellor
Main Reception
Friends of Sherfield (Parents Association)
Name Contact Details
Ms C. Taylor
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 K Walsh kwalsh@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mr O. Bailey o.bailey@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Mr O Bailey and Mrs A Robertson BLT@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mrs A Bailey, Mrs D Adams, Mrs J Martin nurses@sherfieldschoolcouk
Mrs F. Smith f.smith@sherfieldschool.co.uk
Class Teachers
Year 5 Teacher C Johnson
Year 6 Teacher S Godliman and L Attoe Martin
@sherfieldschoolcouk
sgodliman@sherfieldschoolcouk lattoe-martin@sherfieldschoolcouk
Year 6 Teacher J Warren jwarren@sherfieldschoolcouk
Student Leadership
WearecommittedtonurturingtheleadershippotentialofourSeniorPreppupils Ourchildrenarein anexcellentpositiontobecomeoutstandingleaders,andwededicatetimetofocusingonthe essentialskillsthatfostereffectiveleadership
HouseCaptainsplayakeyroleinfosteringhousespiritbyleadingtheirhouseincompetitions,events, andpastoralactivities,promotingteamworkandasenseofbelonging
InYears5and6,pupilshavetheopportunitytotakeonroleswithintheStudentLeadershipTeam, therebypractisingleadershipinasupportiveenvironment.AstheytransitiontoYear7,webeginto identifythosewhoalreadyexhibitstrongleadershipqualities.
Ouraimistocultivatetheseskillsearly,preparingpupilsforfutureleadershiprolesinSixthFormand beyond.Webelievethatfosteringleadershipnowwillempowerourchildrentoconfidentlyembrace theirresponsibilitiesintheyearstocome.Thankyouforyoursupportasweguideourpupilsonthis excitingpath
Student Leadership Team 2026
Prefects - Sixth Form
Mistry and Alana Cummins
Deputy Head Prefects - Sixth Form Polly Gauld and Rowan Johnston
Head Prefects - Year 8
Deputy Head Prefects - Year 8
Maya Walsh and Rufus Emery
Emily Bond and Etuge Ngole
Head
Aaryan
Term & Key Dates
26-27
Term Dates 2026/27
01 02 03
Autumm Term
Spring Term Summer 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
Monday 19 AprilFriday 9th July th
Half Term:
Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June st th
Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May
Boarders should not book flights to leave or arrive during advertised term-time dates.
Boarders' arrival and departure days are as follows:
At the beginning of term/half term: Return the Sunday before, from 2:00pm onwards. The first day of the summer term 2026 is Thursday 23 April, the boarders should return on Wednesday 22 April, from 2:00pm onwards, in this instance
At the end of term/half term: Leave by 5:30pm on the last day of the half term/term
Curriculum Co-Curricular and
Year 5 Curriculum
Thiscurriculumaimstofosteraloveforlearningandsupporteachchild’sholisticdevelopment Weteacha connectedcurriculum,linkingsubjectstomakelearningmeaningful!SpecialistteachingcontinuesinYear5, withchildrenparticipatinginweeklylessonsinlanguages,music,PE,games,drama,art,anddesign technology,alongsideanafternoondedicatedtogames
InYear5atSherfield,weaimtonurtureconfidentwritersacrossavarietyofgenres,encouragingchildrento drawupontheirreadingexperiencestodeveloptheiruniquevoices.Weprioritisemathematics,reading,and writinginthemornings,allowingourclassteacherstocloselytrackeachchild'sprogressandchallengethem towardmasteryinmath.RegularassessmentsthroughAcceleratedReaderanddailyguidedreadingsessions willsupportthisdevelopment,ensuringthatchildrenengageinindependentreadingandapplytheirlearning withintheirwriting.Ourfocuswillbeoninterpretationanddeductionskills,withanexpectationthatchildren makethoughtfulchoicesabouttheirreadingmaterialandcanarticulatehowitenhancestheirknowledge andvocabulary.
BuildingonthefoundationslaidinYear4,Year5willexplorethethemesofcrimeandpunishmentthroughout history,includinginsightsintoTudorandVictorianlife Inthesummerterm,childrenwillinvestigateglobal exploration,studyingnotableexplorersandthechallengestheyfaced,suchasthoseencounteredby Shackleton Thisthematicapproachwillbepredominantlydeliveredbytheirclassteachertoensurethat writingtasksaremeaningfulandconnectedtotheirlearning
MusicEducation
Thisyear,weareexcitedtoenhanceourmusicprovisionsignificantly Eachyeargroupwillhavededicated thirtyminutesofchoirtime,allowingchildrentodeveloptheirvocalskillsandenjoysingingtogether Every childwillalsohavetheopportunitytolearnastringedinstrumentforawholeyearaspartofthecurriculum, alongwithonehourofmusictheoryinstructioneachweek Thiscomprehensiveapproachtomusiceducation willenrichtheirunderstandingandappreciationofmusicwhilefosteringcreativityandasenseof achievement
SportsProgram
Inadditiontomusic,oursportsprogramwillfeatureamixofswimmingandvarioussportingactivitieseach week Onalternatenon-swimmingweeks,childrenwillengageingymnastics,artisticdisciplines,modern pentathlon,tennis,basketball,andvolleyball Thesediverseactivitiesaredesignedtoenhancetheirphysical educationwhilepromotingteamworkandcooperation
OutdoorlearningwillalsoplayavitalroleinYear5,focusingonteambuildingandrelationshipdevelopment Wewillintegrateoutdooractivitiesintovariouslessons,particularlywhenexploringhabitats,allowingchildren toutiliseourextensivegroundsandobservelocalwildlife.
Weareexcitedforayearfulloflearning,exploration,andgrowthinYear5!
Year 6 Curriculum
Thiscurriculumaimstofosteraloveforlearningandsupporteachchild’sholisticdevelopment Weteacha connectedcurriculum,linkingsubjectstomakelearningmeaningful!SpecialistteachingcontinuesinYear6, withchildrenparticipatinginweeklylessonsinlanguages,science,music,PE,games,drama,art,anddesign technology,aswellasanafternoondedicatedtogames
ByYear6,weaspireforchildrentoseethemselvesasauthors,publishingavarietyofwrittenpieces throughouttheyear.Theywilldevelopastrongwritingvoiceinfluencedbytheirextensivereading.Ourmath lessonswillfocusonjustifyingtheefficiencyoftheirmethodsandchallengingthemtosolvemorecomplex problems.Tosupportthis,weprioritisemath,reading,andwritinginthemornings,allowingclassteachersto trackprogressandensurechildrenarechallengedtowardmasteryinmathematics.
ChildrenwillberegularlyassessedontheirreadingthroughAcceleratedReader,participateindailyguided readingsessions,andareexpectedtoreadindependentlywhileapplyingtheirinsightstotheirwriting.Our teachingwillemphasiseinterpretationanddeductionskills,encouragingchildrentomakethoughtfulchoices abouttheirreadingandarticulatehowitenhancestheirknowledgeandvocabulary Theywillsharetheir enjoymentofthebookstheyreadandproviderecommendationsbasedontheirexperiences
Year6aimstobuildonthefoundationslaidinYear5byexploring20th-centuryconflictandtheimpactof migrationontheworldtoday Inthesummerterm,thefocuswillshifttoinventorsandtheconceptof innovationinaddressinghistoricalchallenges Additionally,studentswillbeginexploringevolutionandlegacy intheirsciencecurriculum,examininghowtheseconceptshaveshapedtheworldtheyliveintoday This thematicapproachwillbedeliveredbytheirclassteachertoensurethatwritingtasksareconnectedand purposeful
Outdoorlearningwillemphasiseteambuildingandrelationshipdevelopment Wewillembedoutdoor activitiesintovariouslessons,particularlywhenstudyinghabitatsandadaptation,allowingchildrentoutilise ourextensivegroundsandobservelocalwildlife
MusicEducation
Thisyear,weareexcitedtosignificantlyenhanceourmusicprovision Eachyeargroupwillhavededicated thirtyminutesofchoirtime,allowingchildrentodeveloptheirvocalskillsandenjoysingingtogether Every childwillalsohavetheopportunitytolearnabrassinstrumentforawholeyearaspartofthecurriculum,along withonehourofmusictheoryinstructioneachweek Thiscomprehensiveapproachtomusiceducationwill enrichtheirunderstandingandappreciationofmusicwhilefosteringcreativityandasenseofachievement
SportsProgram
Inadditiontomusic,oursportsprogramwillfeatureamixofswimmingandvarioussportingactivitieseach week.Onalternatenon-swimmingweeks,childrenwillengageingymnastics,artisticdisciplines,modern pentathlon,tennis,basketball,andvolleyball.Thesediverseactivitiesaredesignedtoenhancetheirphysical educationwhilepromotingteamworkandcooperation.
WearelookingforwardtoanenrichingyearinYear6,filledwithexploration,creativity,andgrowth!
Co-curricular Programme
SherfieldSchooloffersadiverseandvibrantco-curricularprogramdesignedtoenrichtheeducational experienceofallourpupils Withawiderangeofactivitiesinmusic,languages,sports,andhobbies, pupilshavetheopportunitytoexploretheirpassionsandextendtheirlearningbeyondtheclassroom Theseactivitiesareincludedinschoolfeesatnoextracosttoparents,withsomeexceptionsforexternal providers
Ourco-curricularclubsencompassavarietyofinterests,fromtheartsandsciencestosportsand creativepursuits Thisextensiverangenotonlyfostersindividualtalentsbutalsocultivatesessentiallife skillssuchasteamwork,leadership,andresilience Researchhighlightstheimportanceofcultural capital,emphasisingthatparticipationinarichco-curricularprogramenhancespupils'personaland socialdevelopment,preparingthemforfuturechallenges
UndertheguidanceofMrMattReynolds,ourAssistantHeadofCo-Curricular,pupilsareencouragedto engagefullyintheseopportunities MrReynoldsisdedicatedtoensuringthateverypupilfindsaclub thatresonateswiththeirinterests,helpingthemtodevelopawell-roundedcharacter Throughourcocurricularprogram,weaimtocreateanenvironmentwherepupilscanthrive,buildlastingfriendships, andgaininvaluableexperiencesthatwillbenefitthemthroughouttheirlives Anyquestionsrelatingto co-curricularactivities,pleasecontactMr Reynoldsatmreynolds@sherfieldschoolcouk
Pathways Programme
AtSherfieldSchool,webelievethatchildrenthrivewhentheycanmakemeaningfulconnections betweentheiracademicsubjectsandtherealworld OurweeklyPathwaysAfternoonisdesignedto facilitatethisintegration,allowingpupilstoengageinhands-onprojectsthatbridgeclassroom learningwithpracticalapplications
Throughouttheacademicyear,pupilswillparticipateintwodistinctPathways,eachlasting approximatelyhalftheyear Thisstructurenotonlyaddsvarietytotheirlearningexperiencebutalso allowsfordeep,immersiveexplorationofeachtopic Thesepupil-ledprojectsculminateinashowcase forparentsandtheschoolcommunity,offeringstudentstheopportunitytopresenttheirworkand reflectontheirlearningbeforeembarkingontheirnextPathway
Nextyear’sofferingsincludeexcitinginitiativessuchastheSherfieldCatwalk,SherfieldCodeX,Sherfield FoodFestival,SherfieldModernPentathlon,andtheJunior/SeniorDukeAward,amongothers These Pathwaysencouragechildrentotrynewthingsandexplorecareerpathstheymaynothave consideredbefore
ThroughtheirparticipationinthePathwaysProject,pupilsdevelopessentialcoreskills,including resilience,courage,collaboration,optimism,andself-direction Thesecompetenciesarevitalfortheir personalgrowthandfuturesuccess.
WeinviteyoutojoinusforapresentationonthePathwaysApproachonMonday,September8th,from 2-3PMintheAuditorium.Thissessionwillprovidemoreinsightintotheseexcitingopportunitiesand outlinethemanyoptionsavailableforpupilsonMondayafternoons.
Welookforwardtosharingthisenrichingexperiencewithyou!
PracticalInformation
Bikes
Pupilsmaybringbicyclesintoschool,althoughtheschoolcannottakeresponsibilityfortheseorfor youwhilstyouarecyclingtoandfromschool.Thebicycleshouldbelockedinoneofthecycleracks withasecurelock.Pupilsmustbeinpossessionofandwearahelmetiftheyarebringingabikeinto school
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 Pupils shouldbeabletocompletetheirhomeworkindependentlywiththeirparents’encouragement
Ifapupilfindstheycannotdothehomeworktheyhavebeenset,theyshouldseethesubject teacherassoonaspossibleafterthehomeworkwassettodiscussthiswiththem.Pupils shouldnotwaituntilthehomeworkisduetobehandedintosaytheydon’tunderstanditorare unabletodoit.
EachsubjectteacherwillcreateaGoogleClassroomforthepupilstojoin,wheretheycansetwork andpostresourcestheymayfinduseful.TeacherswillposthomeworkonGoogleClassroom,which pupilscanaccessusingtheloginsprovidedbytheirtutor/classteacher.Parentswillalsohave accesstoGoogleClassroomandcanseewhathomeworkhasbeenset.Pleasecontactthetutors withanyqueriesorconcernsregardinghomeworktasks.
Homework Club
Homeworkclubisavailablefrom4:30pm-5:45pmeveryday,wherehomeworkcanbedonebefore goinghome.Thisisbookedinthesamewayasotherafterschoolclubs,butcanalsobebookedat shortnotice,ifthereisspaceavailable.Aseveryoneisworkinginthisclub,pupilsareexpectedtobe silentandallowotherstoworkjustastheywouldinanormalclass.Computergamingisnot permitted.
After School Clubs
Wehaveawiderangeofclubsforpupilswhichtakeplaceafterschool
After-schoolactivitiesarechoseninthelastfewweeksoftheprecedingtermandaresenthometo parentstohelppupilschoose
Theclubsrunfromthefirstdayofeachtermuntilthelastdayofeachterm,unlessadvised otherwise Theyrun4:30pmto5:45pm Parentswillentertheselectionofclubsintotheonline bookingsystem(SOCS)toreservetheirplace Werecommendthreeclubsperweekdepending uponapupil’sactivitiesoutofschool
Houses and Points
AllpupilsandteachersareallocatedtooneofourfourHouses–Buckfield(purple),Lydney(green), Wynstow(red)andLoddon(yellow)
TheHousesystemgreatlyenhancesthelifeoftheschoolbysupportingcharities,fosteringhealthy competition,leadershipandasenseofcommunity.Prefectsandhousecaptainsworkalongsidethe housestaffandpupilstoencourageparticipationincompetitionsandeventsincludingSportsDay, whereeveryonecancontributetotheHousetrophy.
Thereareseveralhouseeventswhichtakeplaceeachterm,withatleastoneaweekandtheseare normallyadvertisedinhouseassembliesandonthehousenoticeboards.Pupilscanhelpwinpoints fortheirhousebytakingpartinorsupportingtheseevents
Pupilscanalsowinhousepointswithgoodpiecesofwork,improvementinlesson,goodeffort,acts ofcourtesy,positivecontributiontoschoollife,serviceinaschoolevent,aswellasotherthings
Trips
Tripsandexcursions,bothinthiscountryandabroad,areorganisedthroughouttheyear.These servetoenhanceandenrichthecurriculuminmanyways.
Youareexpectedtobehaveinthesamemannerasyouwouldifyouwereinschoolwhilstyouare outontripsincludingsportsfixtures
Meals
Allourmealsarecookedonthepremisesinourkitchensandourlunchmenusareservedona three-weekcycle Weencourageourpupilstodevelopapositive,healthyandactiveapproachtolife andlearning
Fruitisonofferatbreaktimeandweprovidehealthy,balancedschoolmeals.Lunchiscompulsory forallpupilsandspecialdietsarecateredfor(breakfastandteacanbeorderedandpaidfor separately).Pupilsarenotallowedtobringmeals,drinksorsnacksfromhome.
Assemblies
SeniorPrepassembliestakeplaceonceaweekintheAuditorium.PupilsalsoattendaHouse assemblyeachweek.
Valuables
Weexpectthatvaluablesareleftathomeratherthanbroughtintoschool Ifthereareextreme circumstanceswherevaluablesneedtobebroughtintoschool,theseshouldbegiventoyour tutor/classteacherforsafekeeping Theschoolwillnotbeheldaccountableifanyvaluablesarelost ormislaidunlesstheyarehandedtoyourtutor/classteacherforsafekeeping
Communication
Weuseseveralwaystoletyouknowwhatishappeningwithintheschool.Theseincludefromyour tutor/classteacher,Seesaw,GoogleClassrooms,duringassemblies,noticeboards,includingthe housenoticeboardsandinformationsenthometoyourparents.
Google Classroom Codes
Year 5
Year 6
Behaviour Policy
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 form tutor/class teacher if anything is making your child unhappy
Recognising Achievement
There is a weekly Role Model for each Year 5 and 6 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 or Form Tutor and Mrs Dransfield in order for us to celebrate and share in registration time each week
Bring your own device
ChildreninfromYear5upwardsarerequiredtobringintheirowndevicetouseduringtheschool day.ThisisusuallyaChromebookorLaptopandisconnectedtoourwebfilteringsystemwhenfirst broughtintoschool.
Formoreinformation,pleaseviewourBringYourOwnDevicedocumentintheparentssectionof thewebsite.
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 (Pastoral) - Andy Grigga.grigg@sherfieldschool.co.uk, copying in the Class Teacher and absence@sherfieldschool.co.uk 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
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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
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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
Download the app today from the Google Play or the App Store
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
