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Mission Statement

Sheffield High School is one of the twenty-nine schools administered by the Girls’ Day School Trust. The Trust was formed in 1872 by a Christian group but the schools are non-denominational and pupils are admitted irrespective of background and beliefs. The Trust Schools are now Independent as a result of the phasing out of the Direct Grant in 1976. Sheffield High School was founded in 1878 and expanded rapidly. It moved to its present purpose-built accommodation in 1884. The school comprises of the Junior department (in Melbourne House) which caters for girls from four years to eleven years of age and the Senior department which caters for girls from eleven to eight-een. Each girl at Sheffield High School is a valued member of a friendly, stimulating com-munity. We offer an excellent, all-round education in which emphasis is placed on learning, creativity, participation in a wide variety of activities and respect for others. We want all girls to develop their personal and intellectual talents to the full, to learn how to work co-operatively and to leave school as strong, open-minded young women on the road to a fulfilling career and an independent life. AIMS OF THE SCHOOL

To create a welcoming, stimulating and happy environment in which girls enjoy learning.

To encourage each girl to develop her full potential.

To provide lively teaching and to foster independent learning skills.

To offer girls rich opportunities for creative, personal, spiritual and emotional growth.

To help girls to value friendship, develop moral integrity, a sense of social responsibility and respect for themselves and others.

To develop successful young women who will make a positive contribution as citizens within a global community.

To educate girls to keep themselves safe and healthy.

To attract, retain and develop a body of teaching and support staff who can identify with and promote the School’s core purpose.

To maintain, develop and expand the School’s facilities and accommodation.

To maintain our position as the top school in South Yorkshire.

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Welcome from Mrs Heery

I would like to welcome you to Sheffield High School. You may be feeling rather nervous about coming up to Year 7 but you will soon discover that there is no need for this as we are a friendly school and you’ll soon settle in. And if you’re worrying about the size of the school well both your Form Tutor and Form Prefect will be on hand to help you find your way around and I can promise that you’ll soon be nipping about the site as if you’ve been here all your life! We are here to help you make the most of the opportunities the school has to offer and on this Welcome Day you will get the chance to taste some lessons and investigate the extra-curricular activities you’ll be able to experience in September. I certainly hope that you enjoy what we have lined up for you and that you go home feeling excited about starting here! We can’t wait for you to join us after the summer holidays!

Mrs Heery

‘I love it here. It’s very welcoming and you can make friends very easily.’

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Be prepared

On my first day in September I will need my school bag containing:

Pens, pencils, etc. in a pencil case. You will now need to write in pen always.

My named PE kit and named Science over-all.

Named uniform.

This pocket guide.

The teachers are all really nice. You’ll have a great time!’

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Our School Uniform

Plain navy or plain black coat

School skirt

Aqua school blouse

Navy school sweatshirt/jumper

Navy school sleeveless pullover (optional)

Navy/black socks or tights

Plain black shoes (not canvas pumps) - no heels

No jewellery although one small plain stud in each ear is allowed

No nail varnish

Blue hair band/ribbon/school scrunchie to tie back long hair.

Hymn Book

All school items are available in the uniform shop along with warm hats, gloves and scarves for the winter. Uniform shop opening times and more details of uniform are in the Parents’ Handbook.

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About Me...

My form is _______________________________ My name is ______________________________ I like to be called __________________________ My birthday is ____________________________ Address ________________________________

_______________________________________ My brothers and sisters are _________________

_______________________________________ My favourite subject is _____________________ My favourite TV programme is _______________ My hobbies are ___________________________ My friends are called ______________________

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The person sitting next to me...

Name ________________________________ Address _______________________________ ______________________________________ Telephone No.__________________________ Mobile No._____________________________ Email Address __________________________ Last school ____________________________ Favourite subject ________________________ Favourite TV programme _________________ Hobbies _______________________________ Favourite food __________________________ Any pets ______________________________ Other Information _______________________ ______________________________________

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My timetable for September 2010

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My Teachers will be:

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You will complete this in September, like the timetable.

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Can you find the following today

The Hall

The Music Rooms and Practice Rooms

The Sports Hall

The Staffroom and Homework Lockers

The Toilets

Reception

Mrs Heery’s Room (Head of Year)

The Uniform Shop

The Science Block

The Library

The ICT Rooms

‘I love it here - it’s amazing.’

Colour in your form room

Stairs

Medical Room

Music Practice Rooms

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Upstairs to: T8 (ICT)

Dining Room

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Chemistry Physics Biology

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Downstairs to:

The Library Staffroom and homework lockers Across the yard to Moor Lodge for: Art & Technology ICT

Sports Hall Gym Drama Studio

Music in Ashgrove

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Clubs I can belong to ...

There are many clubs you can join that are run by the sixth form as well as staff. To give you a taste of what’s in store, these are some that have run this year:- Art Chat and Textiles Club - For those who enjoy artistic pursuits! Chess Club - the name says it all! Chicknit Learn how to knit, extend your knitting skills or just come along to knit and chat - bring needles and wool please! Debating - Join some lively debates on a variety of topics. Drama Learn new theatre skills, put on a play, find out about stage make-up, enjoy stage fighting and falls. JIST Weekly during a lunchtime. For all year groups, although Y7-9 do meet separately. There is a varied programme of discussions, speakers, Bible studies, games and ‘Pizza’ events. Everybody welcome. Languages - including Mandarin Club. Maths Club - Fun each week - quizzes, puzzles etc. Music Singers’ Club Open to all who enjoy singing. We practise once a week during lunchtime and perform in school concerts. Instrumentalists: You are encouraged to join either of the following groups if you play an instrument: String Academy (for string players), Prawn Cocktails (for percussion, woodwind and brass players). Private lessons: These are arranged between you and the peripatetic music teachers. Please see Mrs Linnemann for details.

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Science Club Weekly meetings, trying out different experiments and activities. There are also clinics run by all departments to help you if you have any problems with the work set. Sport Sport is a vibrant aspect of life at Sheffield High School and the PE department aim to find and provide a wide range of activities you will all enjoy. During lunch-times and after school, clubs and practises are held over the course of the academic year in: Athletics Gymnastics Table Tennis Badminton Hockey Trampolining Cheerleading Judo Tennis Dance Netball Football Rounders The majority of these clubs are run by PE staff, with some by external instructors. The school Sports’ Captains assist with many junior clubs. All these clubs are open to all pupils regardless of your ability or previous experience at a particular sport. We also have a variety of competitions and matches against other schools for the teams. Locally, we play in the Sheffield Federation for School Sport against other secondary schools in the area. In most sports there is a league and tournament for all age groups each year. In the Yorkshire and Humberside region, we enter Regional and National Schools competitions. We also compete in GDST Sports Rallies against other Trust schools and at weekends we have friendly Saturday morning fixtures against specific schools in the region. We try to ensure that all regular attenders at clubs have a chance to represent the school at some of these events. To find out times, dates and details of Sports Clubs, the place to go is the large noticeboard, in the entrance to the Main School building. You can also look at the calendar, daily bulletin or go and talk to any of the PE staff. Subject Clinics These are to help with any problems you may be having in any of your subjects. Check the daily ‘what’s on’ for details.

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The Staff … Who’s who?

The Headmistress is?_____________________________ The Deputy Head is?______________________________ The Head of Pastoral Care is?_______________________ The Senior Teacher is?____________________________ Head of Year?___________________________________ The Librarian is?_________________________________ My Form Prefect is?______________________________ The Head Girl is?________________________________ The School Nurse is?______________________________

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Remember ...

Your possessions are your responsibility.

EVERYTHING you bring to school should be marked with your name.

Before you do anything else, check the place where you last used the property that you have lost.

If you can’t find it anywhere, please ask Mrs Heery, or search carefully all the areas of the school where you last had it. If you still cannot find it go to the staffroom at break or lunchtime and ask for Mrs Scalisi.

You will have your own locker for books and a PE locker for all sports equipment. There is also a coat peg. Please be tidy!

‘I found a new friend on the very first day.’

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During the Year

During the year there will be lots of things to look forward to including: Movement Evening Science Week Maths Day Easter Egg Hunt House Challenge Day Trips - day and overseas Concerts and musical evenings Tournaments Drama productions Sports Day Charity Events Form and sectional assemblies Please use these opportunities to participate fully in school life. Don’t over do it though!

If I feel unwell, what do I do?

Please don’t ring home because:

There is someone at school who can help you.

If you feel really ill during a lesson, tell the teacher.

If you feel ill in Break or during the Lunch hour, go to the Medical Room to see the school nurse.

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What do I do at lunchtime?

Lunch is eaten in the dining room. All Y7 have a school lunch. If you would like a sandwich instead of a hot meal, these can be ordered during Friday registration.

It may be necessary to queue outside the dining room until it is your turn. Try to wait as quietly as possible.

We ask you not to eat in the school grounds except during break and never in school.

After lunch you may work in the library, T8, IT5/6 or in the Homework Club in M5.

If you don't want to work, then you can play outside or go to a club.

Lunch passes are available from teachers if you are attending a club.

Snacks are available in the dining room at break.

‘It’s so cool!’

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Surviving Homework

You will find that your homework planner is an essential piece of equipment to keep you organ-ised. Apart from your daily homework details it will contain other important information as the year goes by. There is a pocket for all letters to take home.

Please make sure that you always have your planner in every lesson and write details of homework in it carefully.

Check it every afternoon at 3.30 pm to make sure that you have everything for your homework.

You should only spend the recommended length of time on each subject and if homework becomes a problem please talk to your form teacher.

Most work will need to be handed in the next morning and homework monitors will be elected for this. They will take sets of books to the staff lockers. If you are late or have been absent please take your own book to the relevant staff locker.

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If I am late, what do I do?

If you are likely to be late frequently because of the bus or train you have to catch, your parents should write a note to Mrs Bennett to excuse you. You will then be able to write ‘late pass’ next to your name when you sign in late.

If you arrive after 8.35 am, give your name to the member of staff on duty in the link, then go straight to your form room or assembly quietly.

If you arrive after 8.55 am, you should go to reception and ask to sign the late book.

If you arrive later in the day, sign the late book at Reception, then go straight to your lesson, and apologise to the teacher.

If you have an unavoidable appointment during the day eg the dentist you will need to sign the ‘signing out’ book in reception.

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Extras, last but not least...

There are so many things happening at Sheffield High School that it is impossible to include everything in this guide, but here are a few more things to note:-

There is a fleet of coaches which serve the school from further away places. If you do not have the details already please ask in reception.

Mobile phones are allowed but must be switched off during all lessons, assemblies, form times etc. They can be confiscated and banned if they do go off!

There are ‘secret’ codes to many of our outside doors that you will need to remember. There will be stars given for effort.

Any problems please ask your Form Teacher, Form Prefect, Head of Year or any other teacher. We are all here to help you.

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Now that you have read this booklet you will have a clearer idea about what to expect when you come to the Senior Department of Sheffield High School. We are a very busy, friendly and interesting school where girls work hard, play hard and co-operate to create a lively and cheerful community. We hope that when you join us you will want to play a full part in the life of the school. In this way you will be able to learn a great deal, make the most of your talents and at the same time, help the school be a better place due to your positive contribution! We look forward to welcoming you to the school and getting to know you personally next year and in the future. ‘The teachers are really nice here and they are always positive

which really helps you to learn.’

As a school we recognise that good interpersonal relationships are the key to development and progress. The school is a community in which all members should treat each other with respect at all times.

We all aim to treat other people as we would wish to be treated ourselves.

How girls should treat each other We should like girls to

be aware of the feelings of others and listen to their opinions.

be positive in their dealings with others and never put them down.

offer support to anyone who is unhappy.

respect the differences between people, whether physical, social, racial or religious.

be polite and courteous, even to people they do not like.

be especially considerate of younger girls and respectful of older girls

be careful with picture phones and not take anyone’s photograph without her permission

respect the property of other people; to hand in lost property and not tamper with other people’s work or possessions.

respect the environment that we work in; to keep it clean and pleasant.

respect the need for peace and quiet, especially during examinations.

support each other to keep to this code.

Bullying, threatening behaviour, cheating, stealing, dishonesty and discrimination of any kind are serious offences against our code of mutual respect, and will not be tolerated. If anyone treats you badly, talk to your Head of Year or your form teacher about it, and they will take action as appropriate. Younger girls could talk to their form prefect.

Do not let anyone tell you that talking to a teacher is wrong. They are only saying that to protect themselves.

How staff should treat pupils We should like staff to

treat all girls equally and with respect, not pick on individuals or show favouritism

be firm, fair and listen

be positive in their dealings with others

be polite, courteous and approachable

encourage and support the girls to achieve their potential, using praise whenever deserved

be patient

try to offer personal support when required and be discreet about girls’ personal problems without offering total confidentiality

take account of the girls’ feelings, especially with regard to sensitive issues such as exami-nation marks and using pupil’s work as examples

respect all differences between people

know and understand the rules and codes of the school and lead by example

create and maintain a pleasant environment

appreciate the implications for the girls of their decisions and actions

ensure that lessons and activities finish on time

remember how hard the girls work and that they need to have social time

Code of Behaviour

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How pupils should treat staff We should like girls to

be polite, courteous and respectful

be positive and co-operative

be pleasant but not over familiar

take responsibility for their own learning

be well organised and bring appropriate equipment to the lessons

pay attention in class and complete their homework as well as they can

let the teacher know if there are problems with the work and be appreciative of extra support that is given

excuse themselves properly in advance if they know that they need to miss a lesson

remember how hard all members of staff work and that they need breaks too

realise that a teacher cannot always be immediately available Prefects and sixth-formers on duty.

Girls should respect the authority of sixth-formers.

Sixth-formers should speak to girls politely and with respect.

Sixth formers should be reliable and punctual.

Form prefects should be treated with respect and they should respect the feelings of the younger girls. They should be discreet but they are expected to involve the form teacher if there are serious issues to be resolved.

The wider community When travelling to and from school, and when out of school on trip or other activity, girls should aim to treat members of the public as they would wish to be treated them-selves. Remember that when you are wearing your uniform, you represent the school. We should like girls to

be polite and courteous at all times

be considerate of others by not blocking the pavement, or leaving bags in incon-venient places

respect other people’s property, by not dropping litter, or sitting on garden walls.

behave in an orderly manner on the bus

wear the uniform in the proper way. Sexualising the uniform attracts the wrong kind of attention, as do low cut tops and very short skirts on non-uniform days.

Sometimes girls find that they are not treated well by others, particularly by young people from other schools. If this happens, please speak to your Head of Year or Mrs Bennett, as we may be able to take action to help. Above all, we want our school to be a friendly, welcoming and happy place, where each girl can do her best and become confident about herself, and where the staff and the girls feel happy to work.

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10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PE

Tel: 0114 2660324 Fax 0114 2678520 www.sheffieldhighschool.org.uk