Swans School Primary Handbook

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Dedicated to teaching and learning for almost 50 years version 2019/ 2020.1

Established 1971

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CONTENTS A warm welcome from Head of Admissions 6 An introduction to Swans Primary School

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Our aims & values

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Key dates

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The school day

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Year groups

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Day-to-day organisation 13 Additional requirements

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Attendance, punctuality and absence

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Uniform and appearance 18 Food policy 20 Discipline, rewards and sanctions

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Collecting students at the end of the day

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The curriculum 27 Learning support 28 Homework 30 Reading 32 The homework diary 32 After-school activities 33 School trips 34 Communicating with school 35 Working with us to achieve your child’s best 38 Parental agreements and consent forms

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Contact information 51

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A WARM WELCOME FROM HEAD OF ADMISSIONS Swans International School is one of the best international private schools on the Costa del Sol. Our educational services offer a full academic programme for children from the age of three to eighteen years preparing them to enter any university in the world and face the professional challenges that may arise in their future careers.

Swans was established in 1971 and for almost 50 years the school has been committed to creating an environment where every student is inspired to learn and grow into well-rounded individuals. This is enhanced by our specialised teaching, philosophy, multi-cultural environment and purpose built campus.

During their time at Swans, students share academic and character-building experiences forming enduring bonds of friendship that have an impact on our alumni for many years after they graduate.

Enrolment is open all year round so students may join at any time.

We have extensive experience in helping new students entering our school to adapt so that they feel welcome from the very beginning and form part of our Swans family, whatever their age or nationality.

Elena Calvert Head of Admissions and Administration

I will be delighted to support you personally as you enjoy our excellent teaching environment and can help you through any administrative needs.

I look forward to speaking to you soon and to helping your child to settle into our school.

Warmest regards, Elena Calvert Head of Admissions and Administration

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AN INTRODUCTION TO SWANS PRIMARY SCHOOL

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From the very first day Swans International School opened our doors, we have provided a warm, safe and vibrant environment in which all children can thrive. Every child is nurtured, encouraged and provided with the skill set that aids their success in later education. The seamless, positive progression from Early Years through primary, secondary and into Sixth Form gives our children the gift of being life-long learners with the confidence and resilience to succeed.

High quality teaching and learning is one of our priorities. We have a team of highly experienced, qualified, dedicated and caring teachers whose aim is to provide your child with the best possible education. A good partnership between home and school is crucial in achieving the best for your child. We are very proud of our open door policy and we seek to harness and celebrate parental involvement at every appropriate opportunity.

We understand that clear communication is key when fostering good relationships and we hope that this handbook goes some way towards achieving this.

As well as a focus on high quality teaching and learning, we believe in offering a rich curriculum that helps to create a wellrounded child.

Miss Karen Kearns Headteacher Swans Primary School and Principal

We therefore have an exciting and wellestablished provision of extracurricular activities. Sporting activities, the performing arts and our debating club are just a few of the activities on offer, not to mention the vast range of educational and residential visits. As we prepare students for the global opportunities available to them, our programme of educational visits – locally, nationally and abroad – provides students with a greater understanding of different cultures and traditions, as well as an awareness of the country in which they live and study.

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Our pastoral care is a traditional strength of the school and we aim to provide our children with knowledge, awareness and empathy; along with guidance and support. A team of dedicated teachers, Key Stage Coordinators, our Learning Support Department and Senior Leadership Team ensures that children are listened to, advised and cared for throughout their time at Swans. In addition to this, we have our own School Council made up of representatives from each class, prefects, house captains and this year we have introduced our ‘Kindness Crew’.

Our school thrives on working in partnership with parents to maintain the high standards that we expect of all our students and this makes our school the happy, supportive educational establishment that it is.

I genuinely enjoy meeting with all parents and, should you ever have a concern or query, no matter how big or seemingly small, please do not hesitate to make an appointment to see me. We are all part of the school community and we are all working towards the same goal of providing the very best for our children.

Kind regards Karen Kearns , Headteacher

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OUR AIMS AND VALUES School Philosophy Swans International School aims to provide a rich environment for the development of well-educated, confident and caring young people who are committed to making a significant contribution to the world in which they live, helping them to develop into considerate, principled and active members of society. The school seeks to foster a spirit of enthusiasm for learning and thereby encourage all students to become effective, life-long learners. To achieve these aims, the

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school strives to: • provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum and a stimulating and supportive learning environment which will challenge, motivate and excite all students; • equip students with the necessary intellectual, practical and social skills to allow them to make a valuable contribution to society and fulfil their potential in life; • encourage students to develop open

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and enquiring minds and the ability to question and to debate thoughtfully and rationally; help students to appreciate and celebrate international and cultural diversity, having respect for the different values and moral and religious beliefs of others; promote the qualities of excellence, perseverance, self-discipline and thoughtfulness among the whole school community; nurture and develop the intellectual and creative talents of every student.

Learning Principles Our learning principles form our school aims and are based upon the shared understanding that learning is most effective when: • Students are healthy, caring and have the self-confidence to learn from their mistakes, understand the perspectives of others and form their own opinions.

• The learning environments and educational resources that students use are accessible, stimulate curiosity and embrace the dynamic possibilities of digital technologies.

• Students explicitly understand learning intentions and success criteria.

• Students are critical thinkers and construct their own knowledge and understanding through an inquiry-based approach.

• Curriculum content is meaningful to the student and leads to interdisciplinary and conceptual understanding.

• Learning is visible and students collaborate effectively and respectfully

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with their peers and others.

Students explore and apply a variety of strategies to organise and approach their learning.

Students receive effective feedback based upon pre-set criteria and are intrinsically motivated to learn.

There is a broad and balanced curriculum through which students can experience success in a variety of different ways.

Education and the ethos of the school are valued and encouraged in the family home.

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KEY DATES

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AU TU MN TER M 20 19 Wednesday 4th September - Friday 20th December Half term: Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November Public holidays: Friday 6th December and Monday 9th December

SPRI NG TERM 20 20 Wednesday 8th January - Friday 3rd April Half term: Monday 24th February - Friday 28th February

SU MMER TERM 20 20 Monday 20th April – Friday 26th June Public holidays: Friday 1st May and Thursday 11th June

THE SCHOOL DAY TIME

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9.00–9.05 am

Registration

9.05–9.55 am

Session 1

9.55-10.50 am

Session 2

10.50-11.10 am

Morning Break

11.15-12.10 pm

Session 3

12.10-1.05 pm

Session 4

1.05–2.05 pm

Lunch and Afternoon Break

2.10-3.05 pm

Session 5

3.05-4.00 pm

Session 6

4.00 pm

End of School

04.15- 05.00

After-School Activities

Foundation Stage and Year One will have an additional break time at 2.15pm Children are expected to be in their classrooms before the bell rings at 9.00am.

The school gates close at 9.05am.

Students arriving more than 5 minutes after the bell sounds will be required to visit the office so that the register can be updated and the student can be recorded as late.

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EARLY RECEPYEARS TION

FOUNDATION STAGE

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SPANISH EQIVALENT

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KEY STAGE 2

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DAY-TO-DAY ORGANISATION Valuables The school cannot take responsibility for any loss of valuable items. Students must take care of their own property and take full responsibility for it. Valuable items such as mobile phones should not be brought into school and may be confiscated.

Lost Property If students lose something, they and/or their parents can look in ‘lost property’ by reception.

All items brought to school, including uniform, should be clearly labelled. They can then easily be identified and returned. Due to limited storage space, unclaimed lost property will be donated to local charity organisations, at the end of each school year.

First Aid If your child is taken ill or has an accident, there are qualified First Aiders on site and you will be contacted and your help sought in arranging for your child to be taken home or accompanied to hospital.

Staff members are not permitted to administer medication to a student. The school will only administer medication if written permission has been given by parents, in which case it will be administered by the school First Aider.

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Any medication which needs to be taken by a student during the day must be given to the First Aider (either directly or via the school office) and may not be held by the student.

If your child is unwell or taking medication for an ongoing illness, we would generally expect that they should remain at home until fully recovered. If your child is absent from school as a result of illness, please inform the school office by telephone (tel: 952 773 248 or email: primary@swansschool.net) indicating how long they are likely to be absent.

Fire Evacuation Procedures Copies of the school’s fire evacuation procedures are posted in every classroom and the school has a number of fire drills each year to ensure that students are familiar with the procedures for evacuating the school as rapidly and safely as possible. The fire alarm consists of a high-pitched, continuous siren.

If you are visiting the school premises when the fire alarm sounds, you should evacuate the building by the shortest and quickest route, assembling in the playground, where the register (including the signing in/out register for visitors) will be called, to ensure no one is left inside the buildings. If in doubt, please follow instructions issued by staff members.

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS All items should be clearly named.

All stationery is available to purchase at competitive prices from the school office throughout the year.

Reusable water bottle

All students

Painting overall/ apron

All students

Backpack Book bag

All students. Early Years and Reception should use a backpack without wheels.

From Reception onwards. This item is provided by Swans.

Change of clothes and wet wipes provided Early Years and Reception only in a sports bag USB pen

From Year 3 onwards

Watercolour paint box (Reeves)

From Year 3 until Year 5

Dictionary Oxford Primary & Thesaurus Oxford Primary

From Year 3 until Year 5

iPad

From Year 4 onwards

Blue, green, black and red Pilot pens

From Year 4 onwards

Pencils, rubber and sharpener

From Year 4 onwards

Coloured pencils, felt tip pens

From Year 4 onwards

30cm ruler, scissors and glue-stick

From Year 4 onwards

Sketchbook

From Year 4 onwards

Good quality paintbrushes (small, medium From Year 4 onwards and large) Yellow and green highlighter

From Year 5 onwards

Protractor, set square, pair of compasses

From Year 5 onwards

Casio scientific calculator Casio fx-85GTX

From Year 5 onwards

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Sellotape and set square

Year 6 only

Oxford School Dictionary and Thesaurus Hardcover (Years 6-9 only) 2012 edition ISBN 978-0192756916

Year 6 only

A4 Lever arch file for English and ICT

Year 6 only

English/ Spanish Translation Dictionary 2012 edition ISBN 978-0199692699

Year 6 only

Collins Pocket French Dictionary 2017 edition ISBN 9780008183622

Year 6 only

French textbook: Facile Plus 1, cahier d’exercises ISBN 978-84-16782-10-9

Year 6 only

French textbook: Facile Plus 1, livre de l’élève ISBN 978-84-1678-209-3

Year 6 only

Small set of earphone.

Year 6 only

Spanish Books These will be on sale at Swans Secondary School prior to the start of the autumn term and your child must have the books for the first day of the academic year. If your child joins Swans School during the academic year, the Primary office will provide the direct contact details of where the books can be purchased.

I.T. Primary School students of Year 4 and onwards require an iPad. We recommend the iPad Air 2

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or later. We highly recommend that all iPads have a durable protective casing. The iPad should be provided completely blank and will then be correctly configured to include school WiFi access and the appropriate curriculum related apps. During term times the Apple App Store will be disabled from the iPad for security reasons. Also, social media sites are blocked within the school environment. A school email address will be created for your child which enables communication with their teachers and peers. This email does not work outside of the @swansprimary.net network.

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ATTENDANCE, PUNCTUALITY AND ABSENCE Research shows that children who attend school regularly are likely to be more successful in their education. A student who misses a day of school, each week, misses an equivalent of two whole years of their school life. This obviously leads to huge gaps in knowledge.

The school expects excellent attendance and punctuality as a prerequisite for successful and engaged students. It is important that your child does not miss lessons and fall behind. All students should aim for 100% attendance and full attendance is celebrated with positive comments and special prizes.

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If your child is ill, we require you to telephone the school on each day of absence.

For prolonged absence due to illness, your child’s class teacher may, if appropriate, collate work ready for you to collect from reception.

We are unable to authorise holidays during school terms.

What reasons will the school accept for absence?

The school will only authorise absence for the following: • Illness • Emergency dental/medical appointments.

• Family bereavement Any non-emergency medical appointments must be arranged for after school or during school holidays.

Can we take family holidays during termtime?

As with all schools in Spain, we cannot authorise absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances.

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made in writing, using the designated form, at least 10 working days prior to the leave being required.

Social/sports activities are often planned at the end of term. These are important opportunities for students to socialise and develop in a less academic setting. Parents are reminded that full attendance is expected up to, and including, the final day of each term.

Early departures for family holidays will not be authorised.

What if my child’s attendance is low?

Low levels of attendance could result in the school insisting that they repeat the academic year so as to cover the necessary course content. An alternative would be that the child progresses into the next year group but parents would need to meet the cost of support to ensure the child can access the curriculum.

As with all schools, we are obliged to inform local social services if your child’s attendance is unsatisfactory.

Attendance during one school year

Equals this number of days absent

Which is approximately this many weeks absent

Which means this number of lessons missed

95%

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1.5 weeks

56

90%

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3.5 weeks

119

85%

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5 weeks

182

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7 weeks

238

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UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE The school fully expects students to take pride in their appearance. Our uniform has been carefully selected so that it is smart and modern. All students wear uniform.

Movement around the school should be quiet and orderly, as should travel to and from school. The Headteacher reserves the right to make the final decision on what is, or what is not, appropriate in terms of school uniform.

Children in Early Years and Reception are required to bring in a change of clothes that can be left on their peg in a small sports bag.

Jewellery may not be worn (except for a wrist watch and one pair of small stud earrings).

Extreme hairstyles and hair colouring are not acceptable. Long hair must be tied back in a tight ponytail using a blue, black or brown bobble.

In poor weather conditions, students may wear ‘sensible’ coats or waterproof jackets of their own choice, but these must be removed inside the school building and hung on pegs provided. Final judgment as to what constitutes acceptable uniform rests with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

School Uniform Early Years - Year 5 • Navy blue shorts / trousers (boys) • Pinafore dress / summer dress (girls) • Yellow polo shirt (with school logo) • Navy sweater / cardigan (with school logo) • Black / blue leather shoes • No white socks

School Uniform Year 6 • Blazer (with logo) • Tie (with logo) • Jumpers/ cardigan (with logo) • White shirt/ blouse (with logo) • Polo shirt for Summer term only • Navy blue trousers/ skirt (length must be at the knee) • Flat black or navy shoes (no decoration, no trainer-style) • Black or navy socks Sports uniform (all students): • Yellow T-shirt with logo • Navy shorts with logo • School tracksuit • White socks • White sports shoes (not canvas, not skate style) • Hooded sweatshirt with logo Additional Sports Requirements: Navy blue/ black swimming trunks/ swimsuit, swimming cap, goggles, towel, plastic shower sandals, shin-pads, long white football socks, gum shield.

Please refer to adjacent page for visual references. If there are any doubts, visit the uniform shop.

Uniform Shop : The uniform shop is located in Swans Secondary School and is open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.15am - 10.00am Tuesday and Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm

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Summer PE kit

Year 6 only

Early Years - Year 5*

Winter PE kit

*winter variation trousers and long sleeves

Early Years - Year 5* *option of pinafore

Summer dress

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FOOD POLICY School Lunches Students eat their lunch in year groups.

Lunches generally include a soup starter with brown bread, a main course with fresh vegetables and/or salad and a healthy dessert and/or sliced fruit. A vegetarian alternative is also available. Students with specific dietary requirements or food allergies are also catered for. All food provided is freshly prepared in the school kitchen. Fresh milk or filtered water is available to drink.

In order to minimise waste, students are expected to finish the food on their plates, especially where they have asked for second or more helpings. In addition, students are expected to demonstrate good table manners, using their cutlery in an appropriate way and clearing their own place at the end of each meal. We ask that parents support us by teaching their children these good table manners at home too.

Snacks Students are expected to bring fruit for their snack other than on a Friday when they are permitted to bring a healthy snack to eat during break time. This may include fruit, raw vegetables, cereal bars or a healthy sandwich.

Unhealthy options, such as sweets, chocolate, crisps and biscuits, are not allowed. In addition, students may not bring, or consume in school, any nuts, chewing gum or any seeds with shells (such as ‘pipas’).

Drinks The only drink that students are permitted to bring to school is water. Students may not bring in fruit juices, fizzy drinks or energy drinks – this is not only because many of these drinks contain unhealthy levels of added sugar and other artificial ingredients, but also because spillages have in the past caused damage. Filtered water is freely available from various locations around the school. Bottled water (in reusable spill-proof containers) may be consumed during lessons.

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DISCIPLINE, REWARDS AND SANCTIONS The school’s ethos emphasises rewarding students for positive behaviour, achievement and effort, rather than sanctioning inappropriate behaviour.

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• Rewards At all times, the policy of Swans School is to promote good behaviour and act positively in all dealings with the children. Various methods are employed according to the age of the children and the suitability of the reward. These include; • Giving out stickers and smiley faces • Praising children verbally • Celebrating success in assembly • Giving awards in Award Books • Headteacher giving awards for a completed page in Award Book or a completed sunshine/star chart • Awarding certificates at the end of the term • Giving the children classroom responsibilities • Half-termly Headteacher awards.

Swans is a learning community in which everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential. We value and celebrate all forms of achievement. It is our aim: • To recognise all forms of achievement • To celebrate improvement in academic work or behaviour • To share celebrations with parents and fellow members of the school community • To increase motivation and self-esteem • To recognise service to the school or the

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general community To encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour To cultivate a positive learning ethos within the school To raise standards through sharing students’ work and achievements

Celebrating all forms of achievement It is important that all forms of achievement, not purely academic, are celebrated. These include: • Academic achievement • Sporting, musical and other performances • Working well with others and in teams • Making a continued effort • Making improvements in learning, attendance or effort • Rising to a challenge • Leading others (leadership qualities) • Helping others; service to the school Rewards may include: • Positive verbal comments • Positive written comments • Giving of house points • Recognition of positive action in the fortnightly ‘Star Pupil Award’ assembly • Year 2 & KS2 Awards given in award books/ FS & Yearr 1 Sunshines or stars awarded • Headteachers awards • End of Year trophies • Positive feedback to parents, verbally and in writing via iSams • Award or reinstatement of privileges

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Increased responsibility Careful and attractive display of children’s good work Sharing praise of a student with another member of staff Sharing good work with the rest of the class

House Points and Awards House points and/or awards should be given for the following: • Good manners • Good attitude and behaviour • One-off pieces of excellent or outstanding work • Longer pieces of work (e.g. projects) • Continued effort leading to improvement in academic work • Good or improved results in a test • Representing the school in an event (choir, sports team etc) • Service to the school – e.g. helping at a parents evening, improving the environment

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Participation in school activities (school production, choir) Taking part in an assembly Consistent smart appearance, bringing equipment to school, etc.

Improvements in attitude and behaviour

House System At Swans, we have 4 houses named after birds of prey; Falcons, Kestrels, Hawks and Eagles.

Falcons are white, Kestrels are red, Hawks are green and Eagles are blue. House captains are chosen (usually by the children in conjunction with staff ) from Year 5.

House points can be awarded for any good work, behaviour or achievement; conversely, they can be subtracted.

House points are recorded by a tally system. A maximum of 3 house points can be awarded at one time. 1 house point is of great value, 2 is excellent and 3 is outstanding. If a child gains between 15-25 points in one week, they

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• 15-19 pts per week = Bronze award • 20-24 pts per week = Silver award • 25+ pts per week = Gold award

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When a child completes a whole page of their award book, they receive 5 house points and a ‘token gift’ from the Headteacher, who signs their book. The Award book then goes home for the parent to sign.

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There is also a fortnightly ‘Star Pupil Award’ • assembly where students are nominated for an award by their teachers.

Sanctions The aim of any sanction is to help students to modify inappropriate behaviour and to act as a deterrent to other students.

Occasionally, children may forget our aims for good behaviour and be inconsiderate towards others. Bullying, violence, swearing, or any form of anti-social behaviour can never be accepted. Inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with by the following system of line management. Please visit our website and see the behaviour policy for more detailed information.

Sanctions and Referral Process Classroom level incidents, such as rudeness, minor disruption, lack of effort, lack of homework, etc. are dealt with by the class teacher. In the first instance, the class teacher investigates incidents. Sanctions for this type of incident include: • Verbal reprimand or warning • Change of seat • Time-out (cooling down time)

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Extra work (purposeful, not lines) Detention during break or lunchtime Letter of apology Stopping the student from taking part in the activity and working to one side of the room on their own, unless the student gives assurance of improved behaviour Imposition – writing reasons why their action was inappropriate Community service e.g. cleaning off graffiti, collecting litter Involving parents/carers – note in diary, phone call, letter, meeting (Headteacher must be notified of parents’ involvement)

If these sanctions have not worked and the problem becomes more serious, the incidents should be referred to the Key Stage Coordinator and/or Deputy Head for advice and support. If the problem continues, then the Headteacher should be involved. These more serious problems include: • Persistent or serious disruption • Continued lack of effort/not doing homework • Refusal to work • Rudeness to teacher • Aggressive behaviour/bullying (see Antibullying policy) Further sanctions may include those above, plus: • Report sheet • Removal from lesson • Writing to or meeting with parents • Withdrawal of privileges • Written warning • Warning letter of exclusion • Exclusion from school

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Code of Conduct We work hard to ensure that every student at Swans International School understands and follows our school code of conduct and shows respect to each other and to adults in the community. Our school code of conduct is at the centre of what we believe is an essential set of values that guide all we do.

Members of the school community have the right to: • Be treated with courtesy and respect • Work in and enjoy a safe, secure and clean working environment • Teach and learn without disruption.

• Achieve their potential • Have their property respected • Be proud of their achievements • Receive regular and developmental feedback about all their work Members of the school community have a responsibility to: • Show respect and courtesy to others • Keep the school environment safe • Ensure there is no disruption to another person’s teaching and learning environment • Develop their potential and to assist others in doing the same thing • Respect students, staff and school property • Ensure that their actions do not discredit the school In summary: • Respect yourself • Respect each other

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Respect all staff Respect the school environment Respect that this is a place where people come to learn and work

The Code of Conduct is based on mutual care, courtesy and respect for others and for our school. We want all of our students to recognise that everything we do or say has an effect on others and that all members of our school community have the right to do their work and be happy at school.

The school’s discipline code is clear, strongly upheld and is based on common sense and fairness. It exists in order that staff and students can foster good working relationships.

Students are expected to be punctual, in correct uniform and to have with them the necessary equipment for the day’s work.

Our expectation is that all students should behave in a manner that is considerate to others and allows everyone to achieve and ensures that everyone feels safe at school.

We do not accept bullying, racism, antisocial behaviour or any form of physical violence in our school. Students who do not follow our Code of Conduct will face consequences ranging from being asked to move seats and miss playtimes to, in extreme cases, exclusion from school.

School Policies Please refer to the parent’s information section of our website for a detailed list of policies.

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COLLECTING STUDENTS AT THE END OF THE DAY Parents are requested to collect their children from the playground, at the end of the day.

Children must say goodbye to their teacher and return their named wooden stick.

Important: We kindly ask you not to stop in the middle of the road outside the School to collect your children, as this exposes students

and other road users to considerable danger.

Please also do not park on or near to the pedestrian crossings or double park, blocking in other road users. Whilst waiting for your children, we would appreciate it if you did not keep your engines running; every little helps combat air pollution.

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THE CURRICULUM At the beginning of every term, parents will receive an objectives booklet which outlines the objectives covered per term. Should you wish to discuss the curriculum in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact the Headteacher, Miss Karen Kearns, who will put you in contact with the appropriate person.

Inspired by the top schools in the UK and the highly successful teaching systems in Singapore, our curriculum provides a challenging study that helps our young students to achieve their best using a variety

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of teaching and learning styles and strategies, including ‘cooperative learning’.

Importance is placed on both academic and social skills to encourage children to become active learners and responsible members of the community. Children will have opportunities to participate in individual, group and whole class activities, with an emphasis on the learning being interesting, meaningful and relevant to the child. This is enhanced through both practical experiences and educational visits.

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LEARNING SUPPORT All children at Swans are valued and respected as equal members of the school – an inclusive recognition of a neurodiverse world. We celebrate the many different ways students learn, and provide opportunities for all children to succeed. The school adheres to the United Kingdom’s Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice and seeks to raise achievement, remove barriers to learning and increase physical and curricular access to all.

What are special educational needs?

According to the SEND Code of Practice (2015) children have a learning difficulty or disability if they have: a. A significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of other children of the same age. b. A disability or other condition which prevents or hinders them from making use of educational facilities of a kind generally provided for others of the same age in a mainstream school.

A student should not be assumed to have special educational needs just because they have fallen behind in their learning. For any child who does fall behind, support strategies will be put in place to bring them back on track.

Early identification We ensure that students with specific learning needs are identified and provided for in a prompt, professional and caring manner.

Some students come to Swans with specific difficulties already identified; the subject teachers and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) will monitor, track and review these students and agree on the level of support required. In other cases, a student’s special educational needs may be identified by the school’s Educational Psychologist, or in partnership with a private Educational Psychologist.

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Holistic Service The Learning Support department exists as an additional service beyond the school’s mainstream curriculum. We have established an excellent track record of providing the highest quality of service. When working with the department, students and families receive a holistic and individual support package that is designed to coordinate a child’s educational progress across the curriculum. The extra staffing and resourcing costs associated with these services dictate our policy of charging extra school fees.

English as an Additional Language The support needs of students requiring extra English are quickly identified and catered for through a multilayered inclusive approach.

Where necessary, dedicated classes with reduced student numbers, give pupils the opportunity to confidently practise the four essential skills needed to acquire a language – speaking, listening, reading and writing. The overall objective of extra English is to facilitate the students to fully partake and succeed in the mainstream curriculum.

Examination Access Arrangements In some circumstances, examination boards will allow certain students special concessions in their examinations that can include: additional time, someone to help with reading and writing (a scribe), use of a digital reading device, use of a word processor, rest breaks, modified examination papers, as well as the use of coloured overlays and prompters. Our Educational Psychologist is qualified and recognised by the Joint

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Council for Qualifications to both conduct the assessments and write the reports to satisfy the examination board requirements. Please note that the school makes an additional charge for this service.

Highly Able (Gifted and Talented) – High Performance Learning Children are the most inspirational thinkers and we are honoured and proud to witness their numerous moments of brilliance. We have high expectations of all our students, and believe every individual has the potential to achieve excellence. Enrichment activities and curriculum challenges offer many of our highly able students opportunities to develop, explore, and fulfil their potential.

Pre and post-school clubs, such as breakfast book clubs for avid readers, creative writing workshops, debate clubs and involvement in organisations such as the European Youth Parliament are just some of an ever-increasing array of specialist activities. Throughout the year, we also embed specialist High Performance Learning investigative project days, that challenge the students involved to work collaboratively and creatively to solve complex real life problems.

Additional External Services At Swans we make a point of developing professional links with local professional expertise. The following services are available to students of Swans through outside agencies: • Occupational therapist • Speech and language therapists • Child psychologists and psychiatrists

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HOMEWORK

At our school, homework is seen as an important aspect of the learning process whereby parents, teachers and children are working in a partnership, aiming at raising levels of achievement and maximising educational opportunity.

The main aim of homework is to raise standards. In order to achieve this aim, homework is set regularly throughout the school, gradually increasing in quantity and complexity as the children get older. Our intention is to focus on essential knowledge and skills, such as reading, number facts, multiplication tables, spelling and research.

Below is a comprehensive list of the homework the children are likely to receive:

Reading FS - Children will be issued with a home reader as soon as the class teacher feels it is appropriate and no later than the summer term.

KS1 and KS2 - Children read in English every day (and in Spanish on the days specified by your child’s Spanish teacher) (In KS1, books may not be changed every day, as the expectation is for the children to re-read their books to improve fluency and comprehension).

Spelling FS – Phonics and ‘tricky’ words Y1 - Phonic spellings at child’s individual level and ‘tricky’/HF words

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Y2-Y6 - Spelling words. Children must learn the words and their meaning. Teachers may decide to give the children an additional, small associated worksheet to practise these words. Otherwise, they can use a variety of methods, including computer programs, such as www.spellingcity.com to aid learning.

Number Facts and Tables Years 1 to 6 carry out mental maths/times tables tests on a weekly basis. In general, KS1 follow a programme called Jungle Maths and KS2 follow a program called Rainbow Maths. When children complete Rainbow Maths, they carry out a program called Planet Maths to further increase mental fluency in maths. However, no student or year group is restricted to using just one scheme. It may be more appropriate for some KS2 students to carry out Jungle Maths or for some KS1 students to start Rainbow Maths.

It is part of students’ homework to go over these tests with their parents and check for mistakes in order to learn from them.

Home Learning Projects (HLP) English HLP – One to be completed per year.

Year 1 will be set a simple, introductory project to fit in with the last topic towards the end of the academic year.

Spanish HLP - One a year and where applicable (when the topics coincide) this will be performed in conjunction with the English HLP.

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Research/General Knowledge/ Non-Verbal Reasoning (Weekends/Holidays) KS2 - Spelling words and reading are what students focus on at the weekends. Maths homework, as well as maths (Active Learn) games are given once a week.

Years 5 and 6 – The children in these year groups are expected to be able to reflect on the week’s learning by looking back at the topics taught on the Seesaw app.

KS2 - At the end of each term, the children will be expected to complete non-verbal reasoning activities.

When setting homework, teachers will inform children when it must be returned. In addition, teachers will take account of different levels of ability when setting tasks.

Parents will be actively encouraged to support their children by ensuring that they can do their homework in a quiet and calm atmosphere.

Spanish Homework This is entirely dependent upon the level at which your child is studying Spanish – it is inevitable that those completing the full Spanish course will have a higher volume of work. Class teachers and Spanish teachers will communicate regularly to ensure that each child does not become over-burdened.

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READING

To encourage a love of reading and writing in all students at Swans International School, teachers organise whole school literacy events and initiatives, including breakfast book clubs for our keenest readers, an annual Book Week, an after-school creative writing group, and a student media team.

At Swans School we also run Accelerated Reader, an exciting programme used by all Swans students up until Year 11. Students earn points for every book they read and successfully quiz on. They have a termly points target, and their success is celebrated with certificates when they reach or exceed it.

The first class to meet all their targets for the

term is also awarded.

Since the implementation of the programme here at Swans, we have seen reading ages (which are tested termly) rise rapidly and, more importantly, we have seen the numbers of students reading for pleasure grow exponentially. This is vitally important, as reading ages are shown to directly link to academic success across the curriculum. To ensure continuing progress in this arena, we really appreciate parents’ support in providing students with at least twenty minutes in which to enjoy a good book each night, and also in personally modelling that all-important love of reading within the home.

THE HOMEWORK DIARY All students in KS2 are issued with a school homework diary. As well as providing space to record homework, the diary contains a wealth of useful information relating to school procedures and routines and space for students to record information and achievements.

monitor the progress being made by your child in completing the work. In addition, your child’s class teacher (who will also sign the diary on a regular basis) and subject teachers may also use the diary for routine communication and you should also feel free to do the same through the contact pages.

Whenever homework is set, students must record the homework clearly. Parents are then requested to sign the diary on a regular basis, ideally each evening, but at least on a weekly basis. The reason for this is that it allows you to see what homework has been set and to

Students may only use the school-issued homework diary for recording homework. If they lose or damage it beyond use, they must obtain a replacement from the office (at a replacement cost of â‚Ź10).

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AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

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The school offers a range of after-school activities which generally run for forty five minutes (from 4.15pm to 5.00pm), between October and June each year. Activities may include sports, drama, arts and study support.

certain activities are sometimes limited, they are normally made available on a first-come, first-served basis. A charge may be applicable and will be published, together with the activity list.

A list of each year’s after-school activities is published in mid-September. As places for

Please respect the deadline. We are unable to accept enrolments after the specified dates.

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SCHOOL TRIPS

The school organises a variety of educational visits for students. Where these trips comprise part of the curriculum (e.g. science or geography field trips, museum or gallery visits, etc.) students are expected to attend.

A charge may be applied in order to cover transport costs and entry fees.

The school also organises recreational and other visits which, although not part of the formal curriculum, promote social integration and enhance subjects. A charge is applied to

cover transportation, board, accommodation and other costs. Written details of any such visits, together with an estimated cost, will be provided to parents in advance. Trips are organised with minimal disruption to the normal curriculum.

Please note that, if the Senior Management Team are concerned about a student, they reserve the right to prevent them from attending a trip (e.g. for behavioural issues in school).

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COMMUNICATING WITH SCHOOL Parent Contact The school seeks to operate an open-door policy, under which parents are encouraged to consult with staff both informally and formally, as the need arises.

The first point of contact, in most instances, is the form tutor. The most efficient and direct way to communicate with the form tutor is via the homework diary (which the form tutor and parents should sign on a weekly basis).

As well as a means to monitor homework progress, the diary can also be used to relay routine messages or other information, or to organise a more formal meeting.

You are welcome to speak to any of your child’s teachers, so please feel free to make an appointment to speak with a member of staff through the school office (tel: 952 773 248 or email: primary@swansschool.net).

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time. Details of forthcoming functions are usually included in regular mailings, sent out by formal school letters or via the school’s social media and website.

Electronic Communication Parents of children within our Foundation Stage unit will have access to their child’s individual Tapestry account. This is an excellent tool which allows us to share achievements and goals.

Parents of children in Years 1-6 will have access to our online portfolio app, Seesaw.

Through this app, you can opt to be informed when your child adds a piece of work or photograph to his/her portfolio.

We encourage your comments and feedback about your child’s experiences. You are also able to download the updates throughout or at the end of the academic year to create a learning journey book.

Parents are also warmly invited to attend school functions, including parents’ receptions, concerts, school productions and Although members of staff always do their other events, which take place from time to best to upload photographs wherever

............................................................ possible, please note that in certain situations (e.g. school trips or residentials), we may only be able to provide a brief update and/or group photograph. Many of the places that we visit have poor mobile phone reception and, as we are sure you will understand, our priority on these visits is always supervising the children.

In addition, while you are welcome to use this application as a tool to message your child’s teacher, please note that staff are not expected to respond to messages outside of school hours. If you have an urgent query, please contact the school office.

Social Media The school makes appropriate use of social media to share the successes of our students and the events run within the school. Direct communication is not made with parents through social media and we encourage parents to think carefully about the sharing of information via these mediums (e.g. Whatsapp groups).

Whilst these groups are generally used by most parents in a positive way (e.g. to share information relating to their child’s year group) there are occasions when negative comments are posted that can be viewed as “gossip”.

The school takes any sharing of personal information or opinions about students and teachers very seriously. If any such posts are felt to be reputationally damaging to the school or members of its community, parents may be asked to remove their child(ren) from the school. Any concerns or issues that you may wish to raise should be made directly to the school via the correct channels.

Written Reports and Communication Children are continually assessed throughout the year in a variety of ways. We release written reports to the parents/ guardians at the end of the autumn term and the end of the summer term.

These reports will be given to parents as children are collected at hometime, they are also available on iSams. Reports which remain uncollected at that time may be collected at a later date, from the school office.

In addition, we meet with parents formally twice a year.

All general written communication relating to the school is distributed by e-mail through the iSams Parent Portal. [For more information on what iSams is and how it works, please see the relevant section on the adjacent page.]

You may also receive information relating to your child’s specific year group through Seesaw or Tapestry.

For more general information about the school, you are also welcome to access the school website at www. swansschoolinternational.es However, at Swans School, we operate an open-door policy, and staff members as well as senior leaders are available to speak with parents at any time during the year if necessary. Please schedule these appointments through the office.

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Visiting the School Parents are most welcome to visit the school, however, we do ask that you observe several important rules relating to access.

amount of paper waste. It is therefore clearly important that you have given your up-to-date email contact details to the school office and regularly read the school’s correspondence.

After 9.00am, the front gate to the school is closed, with access only available via the intercom system operated by the school office. If you visit during normal school hours, you will be asked to sign in and out, using the signing in book at the reception desk. You will

You will receive a notification when information about your child is posted on the system. You can log into the system and view comments made by your child’s teachers, as well as access school reports and other

then be issued with a visitor’s badge, which you should return to reception upon leaving.

If you do need to visit the office (e.g. to collect correspondence, make appointments, etc.) please see the receptionist at the front desk and wait in the reception area until called forward.

It is very important for the security of all concerned that all visitors (including parents) sign in and wear a badge. It is the only way in which staff and students can identify those that have a legitimate reason to be in school.

Similarly, in the event of a fire or other emergency, signing in and out ensures that all visitors can be accounted for and no one need take additional risks to search for people who may have already left the premises. iSams Parent Portal The school also communicates information to parents via the iSams information system.

As well as being a more secure and direct method, this also reduces considerably the

progress data. Please follow the link on the school website to access the system.

If you have any questions about logging into the system, please contact the school office.

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WORKING WITH US TO ACHIEVE YOUR CHILD’S BEST We are often asked what parents can do to support their child’s learning. Here, we have outlined some suggestions: Develop a routine In the evenings, establish a routine of doing homework, having dinner, watching TV together, reading, getting their school bag ready for the following morning and getting plenty of sleep, which will all help in

developing a study-focused environment.

Arrange a table or desk that your child can use to do their homework. Take an interest – ask questions, suggest help and encourage. In the mornings, having breakfast helps to speed up the metabolism, which makes children more alert and ready for learning.

Regularly review the homework diary In the diary, you can see what homework has

..................................................... been set. It also gives you the opportunity to write messages to staff and, as such, is a way we can communicate with each other.

Maintain high attendance Don’t give in to complaints of illness if you see no physical signs. If you are unsure, inform the class teacher or office ensuring we have an up-to-date contact number should we need to phone you. Remember, we have qualified first aiders on site at all times.

If your child continually complains of not feeling well before school, contact the school to speak to your child’s form tutor so that the matter can be investigated further.

Reward your child We reward your child at school for good attendance and attainment. You could add your own rewards at home to show that we share these same values.

Reinforce the value of reading Have books available in the home: Having English and Spanish language books and magazines available around the home will help to develop your child’s vocabulary as well as their inference and analysis skills.

Remember that your child has access to the school library, which is well stocked with fiction and non-fiction works. Your child’s English and Spanish teachers are available to talk to you about suitable titles.

Reinforce the value of a smart appearance We firmly believe in “smart bodies - smarter

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minds” so compliance with our uniform rules is essential.

Monitoring your child’s use of social media Currently, the minimum age to open an account on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Snapchat is 13. YouTube requires account holders to be 18, however a 13-year-old can sign up with a parent’s permission.

Despite these published age restrictions, a growing number of primary-aged children are using social media networks, with or without their parent’s knowledge and consent.

As such, it is vital that parents and/or guardians have as much knowledge as possible about their child’s online activity. We recommend that you first speak with your child about their social media usage. Items to be aware of include: • • • • •

Being too young for the site and its content Being unable to understand the complicated privacy and security settings Revealing too much personal information Being disrespectful to others Contacting or being contacted by strangers

We also recommend that you check your child’s iPad and/or mobile phone regularly and use a parental control app to monitor screen time and restrict inappropriate content.

PARENTAL AGREEMENTS AND CONSENT FORMS On the following pages you will find 3 forms that require your review and signature.

Each form is included in English and in Spanish.

In some cases, an additional copy has been included for your own safe-keeping and future reference.

If you would like to discuss any item mentioned within these forms, please request an appointment with your child’s form tutor.

HOME/ SCHOOL AGREEMENT School copy. To be returned to Head of Administration via form tutor.

As Parents/Guardians, I/we shall: • Ensure that my/our child attends school as required according to the school calendar.

• Ensure that my/our child is on the school premises by 8.40am (registration starts at 9.00am). If not in school by 9.00am, I understand that this will be recorded as late and that the school policy on attendance will apply.

• Ensure that my/our child is appropriately dressed and properly equipped on a daily basis (as per the uniform and stationery requirements) and is provided with a healthy snack for break time.

• Support the school in its aims, particularly as regards to discipline, Code of Conduct and uniform standards.

• Ensure my/our child is collected by 4.05pm, unless enrolled in an after school activity and therefore collected at 5.00pm.

• Provide an effective environment for my/our child to complete their homework on time and to the best of their ability, and sign the Homework Diary on a weekly basis.

• Support activities arranged by the school, including parent consultation evenings.

• Inform the school of any concerns or issues that might affect my/our child’s work, behaviour or attendance.

• Ensure I inform the school of any absences regarding my/our child and, provide medical evidence in recognition of their absence.

• Treat students and all school staff with courtesy and respect.

Signature(s) ______________________________________________(Parent/ Guardians) Swans International School will: • Offer a balanced curriculum, including extracurricular activities and opportunities for students to take responsibility in and outside school.

• Establish an effective framework of pastoral support, maintaining high standards of student behaviour and discipline to promote a safe and caring learning environment.

• Ensure equality of opportunity for all students, recognising the needs of individual students.

• Provide a healthy meal at lunchtimes.

• Keep parents informed of student progress, issues arising and school activities.

• Treat parents and students with courtesy and respect.

Signature ______________________________________________(Form Tutor) As a student I will: • Attend school and lessons as required, on time, properly equipped and wearing the appropriate school uniform, as set out in the school rules.

• Show respect for all members of the school community.

• Use my homework diary properly and complete my class and homework on time and to the best of my ability.

• Follow the School’s Code of Conduct and represent the school appropriately in the wider community.

Signature ______________________________________________(Student) Date_______________

Swans International Sierra Blanca, C/ Lago de los Cisnes s/n, 29602 Marbella - Málaga Tel: 952 902 755 E-mail: admin@swansschool.net Website: www.swansschoolinternational.es

HOME/ SCHOOL AGREEMENT Copia para el colegio. Para entregar al director de aministración por el tutor.

Como Padres/Tutores, yo/nosotros deberíamos: • Asegurarnos de que mi/nuestro hijo/a asista al colegio de acuerdo con el calendario escolar.

• Asegurarnos de que mi/nuestro hijo/a esté en las instalaciones del colegio antes de las 8:40 (el registro comienza a las 9:00). Si no está en el colegio antes de las 9.00, entiendo que esto se registrará como tarde, y se aplicará la política de asistencia del colegio.

• Asegurarnos de que cada día mi/nuestro hijo/a esté adecuadamente vestido y debidamente equipado (según los requisitos de uniforme y papelería) y se le proporcione un aperitivo saludable para la hora del recreo.

• Apoyar al colegio en sus objetivos, especialmente en lo que se refiere a la disciplina, el Código de Conducta y las normas de uniforme.

• Asegurarnos de que mi/nuestro hijo/a sea recogido antes de las 16:00, a menos que esté inscrito en una actividad extra escolar después de la escuela y por lo tanto será recogido a las 17:00. Proporcionar un ambiente cómodo/ agradable para que mi/nuestro hijo/a complete su tarea a tiempo y de la mejor manera posible, y firme semanalmente el Diario escolar.

• Actividades de apoyo organizadas por la escuela, incluidas las reuniones de padres.

• Informar a la escuela de cualquier inquietud o problema que pueda afectar al trabajo, el comportamiento o la asistencia de mi/nuestro hijo/a.

• Asegurarnos de informar a la escuela de cualquier ausencia con respecto a mi/nuestro hijo/a y, proporcionar un justificante médico como muestra/prueba de su ausencia.

• Tratar a los estudiantes y a todo el personal de la escuela con cortesía y respeto.

Firma(s):________________________________________________________(Padres/Tutores)

Swans International School: • Ofrecerá un plan de estudios equilibrado, que incluirá actividades extracurriculares y oportunidades para que los estudiantes asuman su responsabilidad dentro y fuera de la escuela.

• Establecerá un marco eficaz de apoyo pastoral, manteniendo altos estándares de comportamiento y disciplina de los estudiantes, para promover un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y solidario.

• Garantizará la igualdad de oportunidades para todos los estudiantes, reconociendo las necesidades de los estudiantes de forma individual.

• Proporcionará una comida saludable a la hora del almuerzo.

• Mantendrá a los padres informados sobre el progreso de los estudiantes, los problemas que surjan y las actividades escolares.

• Tratará a los padres y estudiantes con cortesía y respeto.

Firma:___________________________________________(Tutor) Como estudiante: Asistiré con puntualidad al colegio y a las clases según lo establecido, debidamente equipado y llevando el uniforme escolar apropiadamente, como se establece en las normas del colegio.

Mostraré respeto a todos los miembros de la comunidad escolar.

Usaré mi diario de tareas correctamente, y completaré a tiempo y de la mejor manera posible mi horario de clase y tarea.

Firma:__________________________________________(Estudiante)

Swans International Sierra Blanca, C/ Lago de los Cisnes s/n, 29602 Marbella - Málaga Tel: 952 902 755 E-mail: admin@swansschool.net Website: www.swansschoolinternational.es

HOME/ SCHOOL AGREEMENT Parent/ Guardian copy. Please keep safe.

As Parents/Guardians, I/we shall: • Ensure that my/our child attends school as required according to the school calendar.

• Ensure that my/our child is on the school premises by 8.40am (registration starts at 9.00am). If not in school by 9.00am, I understand that this will be recorded as late and that the school policy on attendance will apply.

• Ensure that my/our child is appropriately dressed and properly equipped on a daily basis (as per the uniform and stationery requirements) and is provided with a healthy snack for break time.

• Support the school in its aims, particularly as regards to discipline, Code of Conduct and uniform standards.

• Ensure my/our child is collected by 4.05pm, unless enrolled in an after school activity and therefore collected at 5.00pm.

• Provide an effective environment for my/our child to complete their homework on time and to the best of their ability, and sign the Homework Diary on a weekly basis.

• Support activities arranged by the school, including parent consultation evenings.

• Inform the school of any concerns or issues that might affect my/our child’s work, behaviour or attendance.

• Ensure I inform the school of any absences regarding my/our child and, provide medical evidence in recognition of their absence.

• Treat students and all school staff with courtesy and respect.

Signature(s) ______________________________________________(Parent/ Guardians) Swans International School will: • Offer a balanced curriculum, including extracurricular activities and opportunities for students to take responsibility in and outside school.

• Establish an effective framework of pastoral support, maintaining high standards of student behaviour and discipline to promote a safe and caring learning environment.

• Ensure equality of opportunity for all students, recognising the needs of individual students.

• Provide a healthy meal at lunchtimes.

• Keep parents informed of student progress, issues arising and school activities.

• Treat parents and students with courtesy and respect.

Signature ______________________________________________(Form Tutor) As a student I will: • Attend school and lessons as required, on time, properly equipped and wearing the appropriate school uniform, as set out in the school rules.

• Show respect for all members of the school community.

• Use my homework diary properly and complete my class and homework on time and to the best of my ability.

• Follow the School’s Code of Conduct and represent the school appropriately in the wider community.

Signature ______________________________________________(Student) Date_______________

Swans International Sierra Blanca, C/ Lago de los Cisnes s/n, 29602 Marbella - Málaga Tel: 952 902 755 E-mail: admin@swansschool.net Website: www.swansschoolinternational.es

HOME/ SCHOOL AGREEMENT Copia para el Padre/Tutor. Guárdelo de forma segura.

Como Padres/Tutores, yo/nosotros deberíamos: • Asegurarnos de que mi/nuestro hijo/a asista al colegio de acuerdo con el calendario escolar.

• Asegurarnos de que mi/nuestro hijo/a esté en las instalaciones del colegio antes de las 9:00 (el registro comienza a las 8:45). Si no está en el colegio antes de las 9.00, entiendo que esto se registrará como tarde, y se aplicará la política de asistencia del colegio.

• Asegurarnos de que cada día mi/nuestro hijo/a esté adecuadamente vestido y debidamente equipado (según los requisitos de uniforme y papelería) y se le proporcione un aperitivo saludable para la hora del recreo.

• Apoyar al colegio en sus objetivos, especialmente en lo que se refiere a la disciplina, el Código de Conducta y las normas de uniforme.

• Asegurarnos de que mi/nuestro hijo/a sea recogido antes de las 16:00, a menos que esté inscrito en una actividad extra escolar después de la escuela y por lo tanto será recogido a las 17:00.

• Proporcionar un ambiente cómodo/agradable para que mi/nuestro hijo/a complete su tarea a tiempo y de la mejor manera posible, y firme semanalmente el Diario escolar.

• Actividades de apoyo organizadas por la escuela, incluidas las reuniones de padres.

• Informar a la escuela de cualquier inquietud o problema que pueda afectar al trabajo, el comportamiento o la asistencia de mi/nuestro hijo/a.

• Asegurarnos de informar a la escuela de cualquier ausencia con respecto a mi/nuestro hijo/a y, proporcionar un justificante médico como muestra/prueba de su ausencia.

• Tratar a los estudiantes y a todo el personal de la escuela con cortesía y respeto.

Firma(s):________________________________________________________(Padres/Tutores)

Swans International School: • Ofrecerá un plan de estudios equilibrado, que incluirá actividades extracurriculares y oportunidades para que los estudiantes asuman su responsabilidad dentro y fuera de la escuela.

• Establecerá un marco eficaz de apoyo pastoral, manteniendo altos estándares de comportamiento y disciplina de los estudiantes, para promover un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y solidario.

• Garantizará la igualdad de oportunidades para todos los estudiantes, reconociendo las necesidades de los estudiantes de forma individual.

• Proporcionará una comida saludable a la hora del almuerzo.

• Mantendrá a los padres informados sobre el progreso de los estudiantes, los problemas que surjan y las actividades escolares.

• Tratará a los padres y estudiantes con cortesía y respeto.

Firma:___________________________________________(Tutor) Como estudiante: Asistiré con puntualidad al colegio y a las clases según lo establecido, debidamente equipado y llevando el uniforme escolar apropiadamente, como se establece en las normas del colegio.

Mostraré respeto a todos los miembros de la comunidad escolar.

Usaré mi diario de tareas correctamente, y completaré a tiempo y de la mejor manera posible mi horario de clase y tarea.

Firma:__________________________________________(Estudiante)

Swans International Sierra Blanca, C/ Lago de los Cisnes s/n, 29602 Marbella - Málaga Tel: 952 902 755 E-mail: admin@swansschool.net Website: www.swansschoolinternational.es

MEDIA CONSENT FORM School copy. To be returned to Head of Administration via form tutor.

As you are aware, we continually celebrate the successes of our students and always keep you informed with the latest news about school activities and events, through different forms of media.

I / we, ______________________________________________ the parent(s) / guardian(s) of student named: ______________________________________________ Please specify in which of the following media you give Swans School permission to use any still or moving image, being video footage, photographs or frames and audio footage depicting my child named above: Ye s

No

School newsletter / website / facebook Local press articles School advertising

As a school we will always respect the privacy and confidentiality of our students.The above consents will apply for an indefinite period, or until specified by the parent.

Signed ____________________________________ Date _______________

Swans International Sierra Blanca, C/ Lago de los Cisnes s/n, 29602 Marbella - Mรกlaga Tel: 952 902 755 E-mail: admin@swansschool.net Website: www.swansschoolinternational.es

FORMULARIO DE CONSENTIMIENTO Copia de la escuela. Para ser entregado al tutor/a.

Como ustedes saben, continuamente celebramos el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y siempre les mantenemos informados de las últimas noticias sobre las actividades y eventos del colegio, a través de diferentes medios de comunicación.

Yo/ Nosotros,, ______________________________________________ el padre(s) / tutor(es) de: ______________________________________________ Por favor, especifique en cuál de los siguientes medios de comunicación dan ustedes permiso al Colegio Swans para usar cualquier imagen fija o en movimiento, secuencias de vídeo, fotografías o fotogramas y archivos de audio en los que aparezca mi/nuestro hijo/a nombrado anteriormente.

Sí

No

Periódico / Web del Colegio / Facebook Artículos de la Prensa Local Publicidad del Colegio

Como colegio siempre respetamos la privacidad y confidencialidad de nuestros estudiantes. Las autorizaciones anteriores se aplicarán por un período de tiempo indefinido, o hasta que el padre/madre lo especifique.

Firma ____________________________________ Fecha_______________

Swans International Sierra Blanca, C/ Lago de los Cisnes s/n, 29602 Marbella - Málaga Tel: 952 902 755 E-mail: admin@swansschool.net Website: www.swansschoolinternational.es

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY School copy. To be returned to Head of Administration via form tutor.

As part of our technology usage policy, parents are asked to sign and return this page indicating they have read, understood and agree to the school’s technology usage policy.

The school provides access to information technology and to the internet as part of the school’s learning curriculum.

We do this because we want to help children to learn, conduct research and extend knowledge and understanding.

However, they must use technology sensibly, safely and in an appropriate manner. When using the internet we keep students safe by restricting access to inappropriate websites and monitoring students’ use of computers.

I / we, ______________________________________________ the parent(s) / guardian(s) of student named: ______________________________________________ understand that the following actions are not allowed and may result in a student’s access to the network being withdrawn and, in serious cases, result in permanent exclusion from school: • • • • • • • •

Accessing the internet during lesson time without permission.

Engaging in cyber-bullying.

Viewing, downloading, sending, or displaying offensive or inappropriate material via their own or the school’s resources.

Accessing other people’s work without their permission.

Using the accounts of others to send or receive information.

Installing or loading software onto a school computer without permission.

Breaking copyright laws or licence agreements.

Wasting resources (such as disk space, printer ink and paper).

We also understand that students may not use cameras or other digital/ electronic recording devices (such as mobile phones) in school, or record any images (e.g. photographs or video) without the specific permission of a member of staff or the subject of the recording. Should staff become aware of any media that may have been recorded inside school without direct permission or consent, or outside of school where it is related to the school, this will be investigated and the full range of sanctions (including permanent exclusion) may be applied.

We understand that if students choose to bring valuable technology, such as smart phones, smart watches, laptops or tablet computers into school, the school will not take responsibility for them if they are lost, damaged or stolen.

Signature ______________________________________________(Student) Date _______________

Swans International Sierra Blanca, C/ Lago de los Cisnes s/n, 29602 Marbella - Málaga Tel: 952 902 755 E-mail: admin@swansschool.net Website: www.swansschoolinternational.es

POLÍTICA DE USO DE TECNOLOGÍA Copia para el colegio. Para entregar al director de aministración por el tutor.

Como parte de nuestra política de uso de la tecnología, se pide a los padres que firmen y devuelvan esta página indicando que han leído, entendido y están de acuerdo con la política de uso de la tecnología en nuestro colegio.

El colegio proporciona acceso a información a través de internet como parte del plan de estudios del colegio.

Hacemos esto porque queremos ayudar a los alumnos a aprender, llevar a cabo investigaciones y ampliar el conocimiento y la comprensión. Sin embargo, deben utilizar la tecnología de manera sensata, segura y apropiada.

Cuando usamos internet, supervisamos a los estudiantes para un uso seguro, al restringir el acceso a sitios web inapropiados y controlamos el uso de los ordenadores por parte de los estudiantes.

Yo/nosotros__________________________________el/los padre(s)/tutor(es)del estudiante _______________________________ entendemos que las siguientes acciones no están permitidas y puede dar lugar a que deneguemos el acceso a nuestro network, y en casos extremos, hasta una permanente expulsión del colegio:

• Acceder a internet sin permiso durante el transcurso de una clase.

• Participar en el acoso cibernético.

• Ver, descargar, enviar o mostrar material ofensivo o inapropiado a través de sus propios recursos o del colegio.

• Acceder al trabajo de otras personas sin su permiso.

• Usar las cuentas de otros para enviar o recibir información.

• Instalar o cargar software en un ordenador escolar sin permiso.

• Infringir las leyes de derechos de autor o los acuerdos de licencia.

• Desperdiciar los recursos (como espacio en disco, tinta de impresora y papel).

También entendemos que los estudiantes no pueden usar cámaras u otros dispositivos de grabación digital/ electrónica (como teléfonos móviles) en la escuela, ni grabar imágenes (por ejemplo, fotografías o videos) sin el permiso específico de un miembro del personal o el profesor de la asignatura correspondiente. Si el personal tiene conocimiento de cualquier medio que pueda haber sido grabado dentro de la escuela sin permiso o consentimiento directo, o fuera de la escuela donde está relacionado con la escuela, esto será investigado y todas las sanciones (incluida la expulsión permanente) podrán aplicarse.

Entendemos que, si los estudiantes eligen traer dispositivos valiosos, como teléfonos móviles smart, relojes smart, portátiles o tablets al colegio, la escuela no se hará responsable de ellos si se pierden, se dañan o son robados.

Firma_____________________________________(estudiante) Fecha _______________

Swans International Sierra Blanca, C/ Lago de los Cisnes s/n, 29602 Marbella - Málaga Tel: 952 902 755 E-mail: admin@swansschool.net Website: www.swansschoolinternational.es

CONTACT INFORMATION School Address & Contact Details Urb. El Capricho, s/n Marbella, 29602, Malaga, Spain ​ Tel: (+34) 952 773 248 Email: primary@swansschool.net Website: www.swansschoolinternational.es School Management & Administration Management Team Jayne Hunter, Managing Director Karen Kearns, Headteacher and School Principal Natalie Pellet-Ward Deputy Headteacher (Academic) Anne White, Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Care and SENDCo) Administration Team Elena Calvert, Head of Admissions/ Administration Cris Gavira, Headteacher´s Personal Assistant Teuta Bytyqi, Receptionist

Swans Primary School Urb. El Capricho, s/n, Marbella, 29602, Malaga, Spain www.swansschoolinternational.es