welcome to heathside - a new chapter
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Welcome to Heathside - A New Chapter
The Year 7 Team
Mr. HakamaliHead of Learning
for Year 7
Mrs. SilverStudent support co-ordinator for
Year 7
Mr. BretaudeauForm Tutor for 7HE
Miss. Mughal and Mrs. WileForm Tutor for 7HI
Mr. ColeForm Tutor for 7HA
Miss. SuarezForm Tutor for 7HS
Mr. LefebvreForm Tutor for 7HH
Miss. HernandezForm Tutor for 7HD
Mr. LewisHead of School
SLT - Link
Mrs. Sinclair and Mrs. GascoigneForm Tutor for 7HT
Pastoral Support and Lines of Communication
Form Tutor
Student Support Co-ordinator – Mrs. K Silver
Head of Learning – Mr. M Hakamali
Head of School – Mr. G Lewis
Executive Principal – Mrs. A Cullum
Staff List
Curriculum Lines of Communication
Staff List
Class teacher
Subject Lead / Curriculum Area Manager
SLT Link for subject area
Grouping of students
• Monday = 2:2:2• Tuesday to Friday = 3:2:1
• Mixed ability tutor groups• Taught in these groups in all subjects (except Maths) for all of Year 7• The students are organised into two populations.• Population A has 4 classes (7HH, 7HE, 7HA, 7HT)• Population B has 3 classes (7HS, 7HI, 7HD)
• Setting in Maths
Key dates for Year 7DATE EVENT
Wednesday 22nd September 2021 Year 7 Information Evening
Thursday 7th October 2021 Parental Workshop: 6pm - 7pm
Monday 11th October 2021 SLT Parental drop-ins: 4.15pm - 6pm
w/c Monday 18th October 2021 Half Term (2 weeks)
Thursday 11th November 2021 Year 7 Consultation Evening: 7HH, 7HE, 7HA, 7HT
Thursday 18th November 2021 Year 7 Consultation Evening: 7HS, 7HI, 7HD
Friday 19th November 2021 Inset Day
Friday 2nd December 2021 Parental Workshop: 6pm - 7pm
w/c 13th December 2021 Christmas lunch
Thursday 9th December 2021 Christmas Concert: St. James’ Church, 7pm
Thursday 16th December 2021 Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 17th December 2021 Term 1 Report issued
Friday 17th December 2020 End of term: School closes at 12.00pm
Curriculum Information on the Website
Curriculum
Subject Lessons per subject
English 4
Maths 4
Science 4
Geography 2
History 2
French 2
Spanish 2
RE 1
Design Technology 2
Computing 1
Art 1
Drama 1
Music 1
PE 2
PSHE 1
Total 30
Flightpath: Measuring Progress
• Students will be given an expected flightpath for each individual subject.
• The expected flightpath for each student in each subject provides them with guidance as to the minimum requirement they are expected to achieve.
• Students should be able to use the information to inform their learning – and know what improvements they need to make.
We are using Flight Paths
7A; 7B; 7C; 7D and 7E
Office 365
• Google• Type: Office 365• Use the school email address and passwordAccess:1.OneDrive2.Teams3.Emails
Homework
Homework starts from Monday 27th September 2021Homework club is available for Year 7
LRC (Library) is available after school until 4pm.
How and when is my child assessed?• How?
• Through homework, testing, classwork, project work, questioning. Students also regularly assess themselves and each other.
• When?• Classes are told when tests will take place: End of Half
Term/Term.
• End of Year exams in June / July
High Expectations• Give Respect, gain Respect• Endeavour to Excel• Commitment to our Community
• Uniform• Attendance• Punctuality• Equipment• Homework• Phones
CAT 4/Lucid Testing(Cognitive Abilities Test edition 4)
Multiple Choice, three elements:
• Reasoning with words• Reasoning with numbers• Reasoning with shapes
Attendance
• Expectation is 100% attendance• Good attendance (96%+) does lead to good grades• If students’ attendance drops below 95% we will contact home to
support students in getting back into school.• Below 90% we inform our IO if there are concerns about patterns of
absence
Extra-Curricular Activities
IT Support
WellbeingPrevent- Develop resilience
Early Intervention
Treatment
Student Wellbeing
• Universal supportfor everyone
• Targeted supportfor those that need some extra help
• Specialist supportfor those who have a diagnosable mental health disorder or whose struggle with emotional health is interfering in their day to day life
Universal support
• Curriculum content• Assemblies and tutor time activities• Tutors• Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Peer Education project
• Kooth• Childline
Targeted Interventions
Student Support Co-ordinator and Head of Learning can offer help and support and signpost students to the right source of help. • ELSA• Home School Link Worker• Coping with Stress Groups• School Counselling• School Nurse• NHS Youth Counselling Service • CYP Haven
Specialist Services
• Mindsight CAMHS referralby GP or school
• In case of emergency – If a child is in a crisis or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, students should be assessed by a medical professional as soon as possible.
• Accident and Emergency • CYP Haven centre (if open)
Phones/E-Safety
• School phone policy• Including contact home during the day
• Social media• Legal age• Responsibility to monitor
• Group chats and cyber bulling
Parent Communication
• Parent Communication tool: EduLinkOne. Accessed via mobile app or website
• Key features of interest• All school reports• Student Timetables• Student Achievement Points• Attendance view• GCSE and A level: Exam results, Exam timetables• Update contact information• School newsletter
Any queries about WisePay can be emailed to [email protected]
One Way System
• The one-way system means that school traffic at these peak times does not use Brooklands Lane but instead uses Mayfield Road and March Road.
Please do not drive down the lane to the school
Please do not park in theRED zone
Latest news from your friendly PTA
facebook.com/HeathsidePTA twitter.com/HeathsidePTA [email protected]
Joining the Heathside Lottery is a great way of supporting the school.
Sign up via the QR code for just £10 a month to be in with the chance of winning one of three prizes every month: £100 first prize and two £25 runner up prizes. Email:
The PTA works to raise funds to support Heathside School and pupils, running events and building the school community.Come along to a meeting and meet other parents and carers, and find out how you can volunteer to help or get involved.
We’d love to see you at the AGM on Wednesday 29th September at 7pm. See the school website for more meeting details.
DATE CHANGE from Sat 9th Oct:November date TBC
@ HeathsideTickets will be available via WisePay
CAN YOU HELP US with prize donations? Or volunteer to work the event?
Looking for good condition pre-loved uniform? Email:[email protected]
We also welcome donations of good quality, used uniform.
Other events to watch out for: Christmas Wreath Workshop and the Comedy Night. Follow us for more information: