transition booklet 2016.pub

A Guide For New
Students 2016
Shaftesbury High School
www.shaftesbury.harrow.sch.uk
Contents
1 — Welcome to Shaftesbury
2 — How to reach us
3 & 4 — Staff at Shaftesbury
5 & 6 — What the current Year 7 students say
7, 8, 9 & 10 — Our school uniform
11 & 12 — Our school rules
13 — School equipment
14 — School diary and Shaftesbury merit
15 & 16 – School trips and events
Contents
17, 18 & 19 — Frequently Asked Questions
20 — Learning Mentors
21 —The timetable
22 —The school day
23 — School Council
24 — The Jack Petchey Award
25 & 26 — Sensory Theatre
27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 — Main rooms at Shaftesbury
32 — Uniform shopping check list
Welcome to Shaftesbury
This is the Transition booklet for our new students joining us at
Shaftesbury in September 2016. This booklet covers the basics that you
will need to know about life at Shaftesbury.
We hope that you will enjoy your time with us and get ready to take your
place in society.
If you have any questions about joining Shaftesbury then please get in
contact with us and we will do our best to answer your questions.
We aim to tell students their new form tutor’s name before High School
Day on Wednesday 6th July 2016. Social stories and photographs will be
given to students who need them.
Please look at our website where you will find lots of information about
our school. The web address is www.shaftesbury.harrow.sch.uk
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How To Reach Us
Our address is:
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE
Our phone number is 020 8428 2482.
The nearest rail stations are Headstone Lane on the Overground or
North Harrow on the Underground. Bus routes H12 and H14 stop on
Long Elmes, which is just round the corner from us. There is a map
showing where Shaftesbury is on the back cover of this booklet.
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Staff at Shaftesbury
Mr Williams
Headteacher
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Mrs Santiago
Deputy Headteacher &
SENCO
Mrs Capstick
Deputy Headteacher
Mr Helyer
Assistant Headteacher
Mrs Stone
KS3 Co-ordinator and
7DS tutor
Year 7 tutors
Mrs Kosky
7EK tutor
Miss Hamilton
7JH tutor
Support Staff
Maria Mather
Student Care Administrator
Maria attends annual reviews
& EHCPs. Maria is also in the
dining hall daily to monitor
student lunches.
Janet Pedersen
Learning Mentor
Janet is one of our Learning
Mentors. She is involved with the
Transition of our new Year 7
students into Shaftesbury.
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What the Year 7 students say...
“I have made lots of friends and school is fun”.
“It was important to learn about Internet safety”.
5
What the Year 7 students say...
“I like playing football, going on the computer and using Stopmotion
animation on the iPads”.
“I like my Performing Arts lessons”.
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School Uniform
Boys’ Uniform
•
Black trousers
•
Black blazer with the school badge (you can buy the badge from
the school office)
•
School tie (you can buy the tie from the school office)
•
White school shirt or blouse with the school tie or a white polo on
its own
•
Black V-necked jumper
•
Black shoes (trainers are not allowed except for P.E.)
Shaftesbury High School badges can be bought from the school office.
Girls’ Uniform
•
Black trousers or skirt
•
Black blazer with the school badge (you can buy the badge from
the school office)
•
School tie (you can buy the tie from the school office)
•
White school shirt or blouse with the school tie or a white polo on
its own
•
Black V-necked jumper
•
Black shoes (trainers are not allowed except for P.E.)
Shaftesbury High School badges can be bought from the school office.
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School Uniform
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School Uniform
P.E.
•
Black shorts
•
White sports shirt
•
White socks
•
Trainers
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School Uniform
Swimming (Year 8 only)
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Swimming trunks or costume
•
Swimming hat
•
Towel
•
Goggles (optional)
You can buy most of the school uniform at BHS, Tesco, Asda and
Teenywear.
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Our School Rules*
‘Shaftesbury Says’...
We show respect to each other, no matter what our age, race,
ability or gender.
We take care not to hurt anyone with our words or actions.
We know that if we have a problem or feel angry and upset,
there is always someone to talk to.
We dress to look smart and be safe.
We take care of our school, its buildings and equipment.
We remember to move around the school carefully and use
the playground safely.
We only eat food at break and lunch time.
(No fizzy drinks or sweets!)
Our school is a smoke free area.
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Autistic Resource Centre
(ARC)
The ARC caters for students who have been assessed as
being on the Autistic Spectrum, and would benefit from
access to additional support. Whatever the child’s abilities,
the ARC team work together to provide support for all
students with opportunities to thrive, to learn, and to make
the most of all of their skills and talents. The curriculum for
ARC students is modified to focus on communication,
behaviour and social interaction. Emphasis is also given to
developing life skills.
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School Equipment
All students need to bring the following pieces of equipment with them
everyday.
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Pencil case
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Pen
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Pencils
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Colouring pencils
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Rubber
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Pencil sharpener
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Ruler
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School Diary
Every student at Shaftesbury is given a school diary in September. It is
an important link between the school and home allowing teachers and
parents or carers to send messages about their children. Your diary will
have a copy of your timetable in it.
Shaftesbury Merit
Merits are given out for hard work, good behaviour and being helpful
around school. At the end of each school year the student with the most
merits wins a prize!
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School Trips And Events
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School Trips And Events
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Frequently Asked Questions...
How does the school deal with bullies?
The school has a strong anti-bullying policy. Anyone caught bullying
receives a letter home and a sanction from their tutor. At Shaftesbury we
listen to anyone who has been bullied and offer support and advice if you
want it.
Who can I ask for help?
There are lots of people you can talk to if you need to, such as any
member of staff or your fellow students. There are also Learning Mentors
and Teaching Assistants around who help all students.
What if I forget something?
Don’t worry, you should be able to borrow whatever you need from your
teacher. If you forget your P.E. or swimming kit you might be able to
borrow some spares from school.
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Frequently Asked Questions...
How do I pay for my lunch?
You will need to pay for your lunch every Monday morning for that week
or you can pay half-termly. You can pay by cash. The current cost of a
school lunch is £2.10 a day, subject to change.
Am I allowed to bring money into school?
You don’t need to bring money into school because students are not
allowed out of school at lunch time. If there is a charity day you will be
allowed to bring money in then.
Should I have school dinners or sandwiches?
Whatever you decide to have, you will each your lunch with your
classmates so it doesn't really matter. It is up to you!
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Frequently Asked Questions...
Am I allowed to bring my mobile phone to school?
Independent travellers are allowed to bring their mobile phones in BUT
phones must be handed in at the office in the morning to be collected at
the end of the day.
How will I travel to school?
Most students use the borough transport or their parents bring them to
school. Older students come to school on their own after travel training.
When will I get homework?
You will normally get Maths and English homework on a Friday. You
might get homework from other subjects from time to time.
Where can I get more information from?
You can get more information from our website,
www.shaftesbury.harrow.sch.uk
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Learning Mentors
Learning mentors help students in and out of the classroom. They
provide support, guidance and encouragement.
They also run Social Skills groups for students in Key Stage 3 and 4.
These groups are for discussing topics such as peer pressure, bullying,
relationships, friendships, anger management and building self-esteem.
20
The Timetable
Your timetable will tell you what lessons you have each day. You will get
your timetable on your first day at Shaftesbury in September. A copy of
your timetable will be stuck in your homework diary.
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The school day
Time
KS3
KS4
8:40am
Registration
9:00am
Lesson 1
10:00am
Lesson 2
11:00am
Assembly
Break
11:15am
Break
Assembly
11:30am
Lesson 3
12:15pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Lesson 4
2:00pm
Lesson 5
End of the school day
3:00pm
School finishes at 2:30pm on Friday
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School Council
The School Council meets once a week to discuss issues affecting
students at Shaftesbury. It is also an opportunity for the student reps to
ask the school for particular improvements or additions to be made to
school life. The climbing frame, bench and covered seating were all
asked for by the School Council.
Each tutor group elects one student to represent them at the School
Council meetings. Year 7 students get to elect their representatives after
Christmas so that they have a chance to get to know each other first
before choosing who will represent them.
Your tutor group will be given the opportunity, once a week, to discuss
any issues or questions you want your rep to speak to the School
Council about on your behalf.
23
The Jack Petchey Award
Once a term the whole school votes for its Jack Petchey winner. The
student with the most votes wins £200 to be spent buying something for
the school. Jack Petchey money has been used to buy new football
goalposts in the playground, cooking equipment for classrooms, a
bowling trip for a tutor group and a riverboat trip on the Thames for
another tutor group
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Sensory Theatre
We have a Sensory Theatre at Shaftesbury. It is based in the ARC
which is on the first floor of the new building.
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Sensory Theatre
Physiotherapy takes place in the Therapy Area.
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Main Rooms at Shaftesbury
Dining Room
ICT Suite
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Main Rooms at Shaftesbury
Art Room
DT Room
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Main Rooms at Shaftesbury
Hall
Medical Room
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Main Rooms at Shaftesbury
Family Liaison and Careers Advice
Therapy Area where Counselling takes place
30
Main Rooms at Shaftesbury
Science Room
31
Food Tech Room
Uniform shopping check list
Please cut this page out and take it with you when you go shopping
Item of uniform
Tick
Black trousers/skirt
Black blazer with school badge
School tie
White school shirt/blouse or
white polo shirt
Black V-necked jumper
Black shoes (not trainers)
Black shorts
White sports shirt
White socks
Trainers for PE
Swimming trunks/costume
(Year 8)
Swimming hat, towel and
goggles (Year 8)
Remember to buy your pencil case items. Badges and ties are
available for purchase from the school. Badges are £4 each and
ties are £4 each. If you buy a badge and a tie together as a set the
cost is £7.
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Shaftesbury High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE
Tel: 020 8428 2482
Web: www.shaftesbury.harrow.sch.uk