Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park
Academy Prospectus Exceedingly, Abundantly, Above.
Our Mission Statement: We believe that confidence, self esteem and strong moral values are the keys to successful futures; that all children can make a difference in the world they live. Therefore at HPACP we develop a ‘can-do’ attitude; empowering every member of the school family to embrace challenge, take risks and aspire to achieve… ‘exceedingly, abundantly, above all we can think or imagine.’
Contents Page Welcome
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Learning and Ethos
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Behaviour
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The Academy Family
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Learning in the Early Years
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A Unique Curriculum
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Specialist Teaching
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Academy and Parent Partnership
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Uniform
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Daily Timetable
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Certificates and Rewards
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Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park Glendish Road, Tottenham, London N17 9XT Telephone: 020 8808 2045
Email: info@harrisprimarycolerainepark.org.uk
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The Harris Federation
Welcome from the Principal Dear parents Welcome to Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park, one of thirty nine academies independently governed by the Harris Federation; sponsored by Lord Harris of Peckham.
The Harris Federation is a notfor-profit charity with almost 25 years’ experience of education in and around London. We have a family of 39 Primary and Secondary Academies and a reputation across the board for setting standards of excellence and fulfilling high expectations. There are three academies in Tottenham: Coleraine Park and Phillip Lane primary academies alongside Harris Academy Tottenham which is an allthrough school from nursery to sixth form. All children in Coleraine can therefore make a smooth transition in Year 7, gaining priority places in Harris Tottenham. Harris also has a prestigious sixth form in the heart of Westminster where academic children are selected and pushed to attend the very best universities. Harris is truly a federation which challenges and suppor ts your child from nursery through to university. Most academies are graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and are over-subscribed, receiving four applications for every place available. The success within Harris is down to the talented and highly dedicated staff, teachers, leaders and governor s at our Academies.
I joined the academy in 2013 and I am extremely proud of our talented staff team who work incredibly hard to ensure your children receive the best learning experience possible. In July 2014 the academy was judged as outstanding and, as such, became the first full primary within the Federation to gain outstanding status. Furthermore, at the end of 2014 we were informed by the Department for Education that children in our academy made more progress than any other academy across the nation. This is testament to the commitment, hard work, drive and high expectations within our team. We are truly a multicultural academy with over 35 different heritages and languages represented. Whilst celebrating this through our international events, we also place great emphasis on traditional British Values, particularly Christmas and a daily collective worship assembly. We promote a strong sense of belonging to the Harris Federation. Lord Harris regularly visits us and his sponsorship offers learning opportunities over and above the norm. In choosing Harris Coleraine Park you have taken the first step on an exciting, aspirational and fulfilling journey for your child. Every child is valued and special in our inclusive academy where we all strive towards our motto: to achieve ‘exceedingly, abundantly, above all we can think or imagine!’ We believe in a creative approach to learning, where children enjoy the benefits of an enriched curriculum relevant to today’s world, supported with specialist lessons, academy events and class visits. Parents and visitors will see a high standard of behaviour and good manners. We expect your child to aim high, develop the confidence to embrace challenge and attain the highest possible standards, whilst developing strong moral values; children who make a difference to the world in which we live. We encourage parents, family and staff to work closely together and expect parents to support our high expectations by ensuring their child’s punctuality, daily attendance, obser vance of full uniform and commitment to homework. This also includes a commitment to learning English in our parent classes if necessary. We also offer a full induction package for all new parents. I very much look forward to working with you. Yours sincerely, Mrs Joanne Taylor Executive Principal
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Learning at HPACP Learning is central to all we do. Each half term we have an academy-wide learning theme. Themes include topics such as ‘Time Travelling’ and ‘Amazing Adventures’ as well as ‘Our Heritage’ and ‘Mad Science’.
CREATIVE LEARNING
CONFIDENCE
Within the theme each year group has their own focus which is celebrated in our academy WOW days, when children dress up and learning is immersed in practical funbased activities. Learning is enriched whenever possible through regular visits outside of the academy and through a range of afters c h o o l c l u b s e a c h d a y. Children receive weekly home learning and parents are expected to be involved as fully as possible in this. To find out more about learning see the half termly class newsletter s or the weekly academy newsletter. Information is also updated on the website or Twitter.
STRONG MORAL VALUES
MASTERS OF TEACHING
HIGH EXPECTATIONS; OUTSTANDING OUTCOMES
Our Ethos Learning is at the heart of all we do; learning for children, staff and parents. Our ethos is embedded in our belief that high expectations achieve high outcomes! We also believe in building confidence by giving children opportunities to achieve through challenging and creative learning experiences. However, academic attainment is not enough. We want to grow children who care enough to make a difference in the world. Therefore, we emphasise strong moral values which together form the daily diet at Harris Coleraine Park.
Behaviour The highest standards of behaviour are always expected at HPACP. Poor behaviour is not tolerated, however we believe in influencing behaviour to change it so that integrity d i c t a t e s a l l b e h av i o u r choices. We want children to choose to do the right thing when no one is watching, not because they are made to. There are five simple rules, known as the Golden Rules, that encompass our ethos. Children are expected to know and follow these rules.
“Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. Pupils of all ages play and learn together harmoniously. They respect adults and love to learn.” Ofsted 2014.
The Golden Rules
Always be polite and listen to others.
Always do the best you can.
Be honest.
Take care of your own and other peoples’ belongings.
Keep your hands, feet and unkind words to yourself.
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KS1 Classes Learning across the primary phase is split into three key ‘stages’: 1. The Early Years Foundation Stage (3-5 years) 2. Key Stage 1 (5-7 years) 3. Key Stage 2 (7-11 years) After the Early Years children move to Key Stage 1. In Key Stage 1 there are four classes: two Year 1 and two Year 2 classes. In these classes, learning becomes more formal and by the end of Key Stage 1 children are expected to be able to read, wr ite , spell and manipulate numbers confidently. Every seven year old undertakes the national tests called SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) at the end of Year 2.
KS2 Classes Key Stage 2 includes classes in Years 3-6. There are two classes in each year group. At the end of Key Stage 2 children under take the National Standard Assessment Tests and must be competent enough in English, Mathematics and Science to embrace the challenge of secondary school.
HPACP Family & Early Years Our Academy family consists of 450 children aged 3-11 years. There are two classes of 30 children in each year group. The classes are named after a famous author. Our Early Years learning stage includes 2 Reception and 2 Nursery classes (morning and afternoon) aged between three and four years and 2 Reception classes of children aged between four and five years.
“Outstanding teaching and learning in each key stage enable pupils to make quick and sustained progress in all subjects. As a result, all groups, regardless of their level of ability, are doing well throughout the academy.” Ofsted 2014.
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Early Years Learning in the Early Years (Nursery and Reception) is different to that of older children. Instead of twelve isolated subjects they have seven areas of learning.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development This is the most important element in the early years. Yo u r c h i l d ’s s o c i a l a n d emotional development is the foundation for all future learning. Children learn about the needs of themselves and other s. They develop confidence and learn to manage their own feelings and behaviour as they build relationships and work with others. Children have a balance of formal teaching and the opportunity to independently choose from a variety of learning activities. Adults observe children’s progress and challenge their development with specific questions.
Literacy
Mathematics
Children’s love of books is fostered through a wide range of enriching texts. Children are taught to read through decoding. A daily phonics lesson teaches individual letter sounds and gr aphemes (any number of letters making one sound e.g. ch) so that children can break down words into sounds and rebuild them to read. A daily literacy lesson enables them to put these skills into practice.
Daily mathematics lessons give oppor tunities to explore and develop mathematical concepts through practical activities in real life contexts. This includes developing awareness of numbers, shape and measure and how they are used in the world around us. It is more impor tant to manipulate small numbers than to count as far as possible. Children learn how to use numbers and understand mathematical concepts.
Communication, Language and Literacy Becoming a skilful communicator, both verbally and nonverbally, is fundamental to children’s learning and development. The adults in the Early Years model, encourage and support children’s language, planning activities to deliberately encourage them to independently join in, speak, read and write.
Expressive Arts During this essential learning stage children begin to express themselves through a variety of media and opportunities. Every day they explore and play with a range of media and materials through activities which encourage them to share their thoughts, ideas and feelings in art, music, movement, dance, role playing, design and technology.
Understanding the World
Physical Development
This learning involves Science, History, Geography and the general understanding of how the world works. Children learn about families, cultures, foods and traditional stories which encourage a sense of pride and shared understanding. Outings are a regular part of the children’s experience each half term, enabling them to explore the wider community to build on their learning experiences.
Physical development is encouraged by providing planned opportunities for children to be active and to develop their gross motor skills. These activities support balance, and co-ordination and foster an understanding of the positive effects of exercise. They are also the foundations for developing the fine motor skills necessary for writing and manipulating objects with their hands.
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A Unique Curriculum Teaching and learning across the academy is fun! Teaching is based upon academy-wide learning themes, which are differentiated for each year group. Each theme has a WOW day when children dress up and engage in exciting hands-on activities linked specifically to the learning theme. Subject learning is linked through the theme and there is always an emphasis on English, Maths and Science. Throughout the year every class shares their learning with children and parents in class assemblies. Photographs and videos of learning are posted on the academy website and Twitter.
Autumn Term Learning The Autumn Term begins with the introductory theme of ‘Breaking News’ when children learn about what has been happening in the world during the summer. This theme also includes safeguarding to ensure children understand how to keep themselves safe.
This is followed by a theme about ‘Our Heritage’ when each class celebrates yesterday’s heroes including Ghandi, Martin Luther King and Emily Pankhurst. They learn about today’s injustice and how to make a difference to create tomorrow’s remedy. As a multicultural school children celebrate an International Day when everyone dresses in cultural costume and enjoys music, dance and drama. In the second half of the term children learn about ethical entrepreneurs. They make things to sell at the Christmas fair, donating the money raised to Crisis which helps homeless people at Christmas. Christmas is a major part of HPACP, where all faiths come together to celebrate the traditional British value of Christmas. Children learn the Christmas story and about the birth of Jesus Christ. They engage in musical performances of the nativity, share a traditional Christmas lunch, go to a theatre and may even be visited by Father Christmas! This is a real celebratory time of year and, as an inclusive academy, everyone is expected to participate.
Spring Term
Summer Term
This learning theme for this term focuses on Science and History as all year groups engage in ‘Amazing Adventures’. Children go on trips and have a WOW day. The focus for the theme is as follows: Rec: Amazing Adventures in a Land Before Time Y1: Amazing Animal Adventures Y2: Amazing Adventures in the Rainforest Y3: Amazing Adventures in Ancient Egypt Y4: Amazing Adventures with the Ancient Mayans Y5: Amazing Adventures in Space Y6: Amazing Adventures in Ancient Greece There is a one-week focus on anti-bullying in this theme.
The Learning theme for the first half of the Summer Term is ‘Time Travelling’. Children study not only life in that time period but also the science that links to that era. The year group focus is as follows: Rec: London Today - Key Landmarks Y1: London Today - Key Landmarks Y2: Victorian London Y3: Roman London Y4: Stone Age Y5: World War II London Y6: Anglo Saxon London
The second half of the Spring Term is the ‘Wonderful Me’ theme in which children learn about human biology. Rec: The Body Parts Y1: Senses Y2: My Body is a Temple: Looking after it Y3: Dem Bones: The Skeleton Y4: The Digestive System Y5: Life Cycles Y6: Circulatory System and the Brain
We end the year with ‘Mad Science’ and ‘Art Attack’. During these three-week themes, the children are engaged in hands-on practical learning. The artwork created is displayed around the academy. We also celebrate Academy Sports Day and Federation Sports Day when children visit Crystal Palace sports stadium to compete against other Harris Academies. We end the year with a Year 6 musical performance.
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Specialist Teaching As an academy we believe in an enriched, deep curriculum. Therefore, in order to ensure the highest standards and excellent learning, we invest in specialist teachers.
Drama All classes receive specialist drama lessons for an hour per week. This develops children’s vocabular y and builds confidence in the English language, public speaking, acting and dance. Children use these skills to share their learning in creative class assemblies and in special events throughout the year. This culminates in a Year 6 performance in the Summer Term to which all children and parents are invited. “Across the academy, teachers make learning fun. They encourage pupils to explain their thinking rather than just getting the answer right.” Ofsted July 2014.
Music Music plays a huge part in HPACP from nursery rhymes in the Early Years to songs for daily collective worship. Every class has an hour of specialist music teaching each week. Children learn class songs relevant to their learning theme and perform them in class assemblies as well as singing specific songs for special musical performances at Christmas and Easter. In addition, children in Key Stage 2 learn steel pans, violins and guitars. Talented children are selected to join our academy steel pan band. Children can attend the academy choir and a number of other afterschool music clubs.
Sport Children have a specialist PE teacher for two one-hour lessons each week, when they engage in all areas of the physical education curriculum including ball games, gymnastics, team games, athletics and dance. In addition, children in KS2 have weekly swimming lessons until they are able to swim at least 25 metres. We have teams in a number of sports who represent the academy both within the federation and the local authority. There is an annual Federation Sports Day when all Harris primary academies compete at Crystal Palace Stadium in South London. We have daily after-school sports clubs offering a variety of sports and, of course, an academy football team.
Enrichment Enrichment is an important aspect of the learning opportunities at HPACP. Each half term classes go on exciting school trips to enhance the learning and bring to life subject areas through hands-on exploration. This includes overnight trips, and a school journey for a week in Year 6. In addition, there are a number of daily after-school clubs which include a range of options including dance, sports, music, science and much more. Within the school curriculum interventions are provided to support and enrich children’s learning. These include tailored support for children with English as an additional language, specialist reading and writing support in booster classes before and after school, small group mathematics work and pastoral support for children where necessary.
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Academy: Parent Partnership At HPACP we believe that children excel when parents work hand in hand with the academy. Our partnership requires professional conduct from both sides. We hope you will cement the partnership for your child's benefit. We work with you in the following ways:
Informal Conversation Parents may speak to staff in the playground at the end of the school day. You can also request to see the teacher or the pastoral leader if you have a concern.
Formal Meetings You are invited to discuss your child’s progress with the teacher each term. If you have a serious concern that the class teacher has been unable to solve, you can meet the Vice Principals or the Executive Principal.
Visits to Class Parents are invited to visit during our reading hour when you can learn how we teach your child to read and write.
Class Trips Parents who speak fluent English may help on class trips if they have attended the safety training, ensuring they understand the outline of the day and are aware of procedures.
English Courses We offer FREE English courses for parents to help you support your child to meet the demands of the English curriculum. “Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is exceptionally well promoted. A range of vibrant and interesting activities is provided, which enrich pupils’ learning significantly.” Ofsted 2014.
Academy’s Responsibility As individual staff members and as an academy, will aim to do the following: Provide a warm, welcoming, safe and caring environment in which everyone feels valued; children, parents and staff. Provide a balanced, interesting and enriching curriculum. Employ the very best, creative, caring and professional staff. Set challenging targets and support children with next steps to achieve their full potential. Track progress and keep you informed about your child’s learning, attainment and next steps. Ensure standards of behaviour at all times. Listen to your concerns and offer practical steps to address issues.
Child’s Responsibility I promise to do the following: Follow the Golden Rules. Be on time and attend every day. Be smart and wear the correct uniform. Work hard towards my targets. Read every day and complete my home learning. “There is outstanding teaching and learning in each key stage.” Ofsted 2014.
Family’s Responsibility On accepting a place for your child with the academy, we ask you, the parents and carers, to support the school in everything we do: Support the academy’s ethos of high expectations and follow all academy policies in the playground and on class trips. Follow the attendance policy by not taking unauthorised absence in term time, and by making every effort to ensure your child attends daily. Telephone the academy before 8:30am if your child is sick and arrange all appointments after school. Ensure your child arrives in correct uniform by 8:30am and collect your child promptly at the end of the school day. Ensure your child participates in after-school clubs, all class trips and all celebrations especially those with British values. There is no opt out for religious reasons. Politely inform the school of any concerns that might affect your child. Treat all staff courteously and with respect at all times. Support your child’s learning at home, including daily reading. Maintain a pro-active interest in your child’s education: read the academy newsletter each week, visit the web-site, attend school events and class assemblies.
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Uniform As representatives of the Harris Federation, the highest standards of presentation are always expected both inside and outside the academy. Children must wear full uniform including blazer, with all shirt buttons fastened and ties in a half windsor knot. Boys must wear charcoal grey trousers, girls wear the bespoke academy tartan skirts or pinafores. Socks must be black, white or navy. Shoes must be black. Boots are not allowed. No patterns in hair. Hijabs should be navy or black. Children must have academy PE kit and academy tracksuits for sports. Trainers are only allowed for PE and at lunch time for KS2 pupils. All children need a water bottle which should be brought into school daily. Pupils in KS2 need a swimming hat. In winter children should wear navy blue or dark coats. There is a noncompulsory navy blue academy duffle coat with matching hat and scarf set. All uniform other than shirts must be ordered from the office. Discounts are available to families with more than one child. In addition, all children who are entitled to free school meals will receive a 50% reduction in uniform costs.
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“Pupils display a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning. They are very proud of Harris Coleraine Park. When one pupil tried to think of the best things about the academy he said, I am speechless! He had so many things he wanted to include.� Ofsted July 2014
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The Daily Timetable Start of the day begins at 8:30am. Children in Y1-Y6 should be left at the gate. Staff will greet them by the door. Parents of Reception children must enter through the gate on Glendish Road and accompany their child to the playground until s/he enters the class. Please ensure your child arrives promptly. Register is taken at 8:50am. Gates on Halefield Road are closed at 8:50am when the register is taken. Late children must enter through the gate on Glendish Road. Collective Worship begins at 8:55am when the academy comes together to reflect and focus on a thought for the day. Lesson 1 is Mathematics from 9:15-10:15am. Lessons last for 1 hour. Lesson 2 is usually Literacy from 10:15-11:15am. This is an exciting learning time, based around the learning theme. Break is 15 minutes. Children go outside to play. Reception, Y1 and Y2 play in the front playground. Y3/4 play near the main gate. Y5/6 use the large playground. Lesson 3 is 11:30-12:30pm focused on academy wide reading, writing, spelling and grammar skills. Lunch star ts at 12:30pm in the restaurant. Children with packed lunches eat in the picnic area (outside in the summer).
Afternoon Lessons star t at 1:30pm. Children learn Science and foundation subjects linked to the learning theme, in addition to specialist lessons in Drama, PE, Music and Steel Pans. End of the Day is 3:30pm when children are escorted to the playground to meet parents (Reception children at 3:20pm). Parents should wait at the edge of the playground enabling teachers to see clearly. KS1 staff must see the parent before a child is released. Y3/4 children are released when they inform staff they can see their parent. Y5/6 children go straight home, returning if they cannot find their parent. Late Collection of children after 3:30pm results in a charge. Children uncollected wait with an adult in the playtime library. Parents must contact the academy if they are going to be late. Charges are £5 per half hour to cover the cost of staff supervision. Clubs run daily; 3:30-4:30pm. All clubs must be booked and paid for (where necessary) at the beginning of each term. Each club lasts a full term; September to December, January to March and April to July. If a child is in school he/she should go to club. Clubs do get booked up quickly so please book promptly with office staff. Boosters are additional lessons run for from 8:00-9:00am or from 3:30-4:30pm. These are by invitation only and are usually for children who need additional support to catch up with their peers. Parents will be informed if children should attend.
“Teachers are expert at planning challenging and interesting activities. Their marking makes sure that pupils know how to improve the quality of their work.” Ofsted July 2014.
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Certificates and Rewards Verbal Praise This is the most valuable way that staff encourage and reward children. Praise rewards effort! It is important that children understand that their hard work and willingness to keep going, even if things are difficult, is rewarded. This encourages them to try new things as they have no fear of failure, knowing their reward is linked to their effort.
Stickers All staff give out stickers as a way of rewarding children for their effort, attainment and achievement. Look out for these on your child’s uniform and remember to ask what they got the sticker for!
Star of the Week Each week a child from every class is chosen as the Star of the Week. There is also Music star, a PE star and a Drama star! All the weekly ‘stars’ have a cer tificate presented in assembly. In the following week, ‘stars’ are invited to a special lunch with the Executive Principal in her office! C h i l d r e n e n j oy a r e s t a u r a n t experience as they are served, enjoying juice and lots of second helpings!
Star of the Term This is a special award given out to the children each half term. Children are chosen on the basis that they have stood out all term for the effort they have made across their learning.
Attendance Certificates and Badges At the end of each half term children receive attendance certificates. They receive a silver certificate for achieving 95% or more and a gold certificate for 100% attendance. All children who have 100% attendance for a full term (two half terms) receive a special Harris Attendance shield to wear on their uniform every day. That means that children can receive a bronze shield at the end of December, another at the end of March and the final gold shield at the end of the Summer Term in July. Every child who attains an attendance shield has his/her photograph on the attendance wall of achievement under the bronze, silver or gold section.