Middle School Handbook 2020

STROUD SCHOOL KING EDWARD VI PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Middle School Handbook A Parent and Pupil Guide to Middle School

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Honesty

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Respect

Happiness

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CONTENTS

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Welcome Message

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Staff Photos: Management Team and Form Tutors

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Staff Photos: Subject Teaching Staff and Teaching Assistants

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School Day Timings / School Bus Transport

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Breakfast Club / Early Arrival

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Registration / Snack / Lunch

10

End of the School Day / Prep Tea

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Clubs

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Prep / Prep Diary

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Prep Schedule

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Curriculum / Stroud Spirit

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Parents’ Evening and Reporting

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Extras / Sections

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Rewards

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Sanctions

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Communication with your Child’s Teacher / Important Email Addresses

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Points of Contact

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Communication

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My School Portal

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Parent Portal: Opt-In Guidelines

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Parent Portal: Home Page Guide

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CONTENTS Parent Portal: My Children

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Parent Portal: Booking Clubs and Activities

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The Virtual Learning Environment: VLE

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The Virtual Learning Environment: Logging in

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The Virtual Learning Environment: Parent Information

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The Virtual Learning Environment: Viewing your Child’s Profile

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The Virtual Learning Environment: Viewing the Class Blogs

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The Virtual Learning Environment: Viewing the School Calendar

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Photos

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Matron: Pupils with Medical Needs

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Matron: Allergy Aware/ Dietary Requirements

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Illness and Lateness Procedure / Absence Procedure

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Guidance on Illness for children

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Boys’ Uniform List, Stevenson: Uniform Supplier contact/ ordering details

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Girls’ Uniform List, Stevenson: Uniform Supplier contact/ ordering details

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Naming and Labelling Uniform Information/ Jewellery

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Nearly-New Uniform

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Lost Property

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School Policies / Coffee Morning

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Stroud School Association

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Form Representatives and Classlist

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At Stroud we believe that ‘school’ should be so much more than academic lessons in a classroom and we are hugely proud of our co-curricular provision.

All our children experience a breadth of opportunities and are encouraged to make the most of their talents and abilities. Children are valued as individuals and provided with a stimulating, caring and disciplined environment. Our pupils are happy, respectful and honest. Stroud is a true preparatory school.

Middle School is a very busy and exciting part of the school, offering fantastic opportunities and activities. It enables pupils to build on their self-confidence, face challenges, develop their thinking skills and sense of personal achievement.

As with all things new, there will be new systems, faces and places to deal with over the first few weeks in Middle School, including getting used to the length of our school day! In addition to this booklet, you will also receive an accompanying sports handbook, fully explaining all you need to know about sport at Stroud.

I hope that the information in this booklet will help answer any questions you may have, but please feel free to contact your child’s Form Tutor should you need any further information.

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Mrs Smith Headmistress

Mrs Mason-Campbell Deputy Head, Academic

Mr Stewart Deputy Head, Pastoral

Mrs Price Assistant Head: Operations

YEAR 3: FORM TUTORS

Mr Rouse Middle School Teacher

Mrs Tippett Middle School Teacher

YEAR 4: FORM TUTORS

Mr Nutting Middle School Teacher

Mrs Robinson Middle School Teacher

YEAR 5 : FORM TUTORS

Mr Applegarth-Jones Head of Middle School

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Mr Case Middle School Teacher

Miss Payton Middle School Teacher

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Mrs Gee SENDCo

Mrs Butt Middle School Teacher

Mrs Streather LSA

Mrs Dolbear LSA

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Mrs Fay Director of Music

Mrs Duncan Middle School

Mrs van Zyl Head of Girls’ Games

Mr Blow DT Coordinator

Mr Parker Head of Boys’ Games

Miss Brewer Art Coordinator

Mrs McCarthy LSA

Mrs Godwin LSA

Mrs Whitman LSA

Mrs Brown ELSA Assistant

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Mr Preston MFL Teacher

Miss Godwin LSA

Mrs Chainey LSA

SCHOOL DAY 7.45 am

Breakfast Club (Dining room)

8.15am

Early Arrival (School library)

8.40 am

Registration

10.30 am

Morning Break

12.55 am

Lunch Break

1.55 pm

Registration

4.30 pm

End of Day

4.30pm

Prep tea

4.45 pm - 5.15 pm

Half-Prep

4.45 pm - 5.45 pm

Full-Prep

4.45pm – 5.45pm

Clubs

5.45pm – 6.45pm

Late Gym Club

SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORT The school operates a fleet of mini buses; these are used for a morning run to school via a number of pick up points. The bus routes are altered each year depending on parental need; please contact the School Office for further details and booking. Places are booked on a termly basis.

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BREAKFAST CLUB Breakfast Club (for which there is an extra charge) is held in the dining room.

It begins at 7.45am and finishes at 8.15am, when the children go to the library in the main school. The breakfast team request that children are dropped off no later than 8.00am to enable time to eat a healthy breakfast.

The children have a choice of cereal, yoghurt, toast, pastries and fresh fruit.

The menu is adapted for the time of year, which includes porridge and hot milk in the winter.

EARLY ARRIVAL Pupils who arrive between 8.15am and 8.30am are to go straight to the library in the main school (not their classroom) with their bags. A member of staff will be on duty in the library from 8.15am to supervise.

At 8.30am pupils will be taken into the playground, weather permitting, until the bell rings for registration at 8.40am.

REGISTRATION At 8.40am pupils will need to line up outside their external classroom door.

This is valuable pastoral time allowing pupils to organise themselves and their belongings for their lessons. During this period, the form tutor will share notices for the day or information concerning up-coming events. It is also a time for the pupil to share news or issues with the class or form tutor.

Any arrivals after 9.00am must be registered at the School Office.

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SNACK Children may bring in a healthy snack for morning break if they wish. Stroud School is Allergy Aware, pupils are specifically asked not to bring snacks to school which contain nuts or traces of nuts.

There are water fountains in various locations around school for the children to have access to a drink. However, children are able to bring a water bottle into school for daily use as well as for matches. A Stroud water bottle can be purchased from Stevensons (uniform supplier).

If you wish to celebrate your child’s birthday by bringing in cakes to share with the class, please ensure they are nut free. Please speak with your child’s teacher or matron about possible allergies.

LUNCH The kitchen caters for all dietary needs, including cultural requirements. We offer a range of foods, which we encourage the children to try. Should your child have specific dietary requirements, please email Matron and inform your child’s teacher. Lunch takes place from 1.00pm in the dining room, where a canteen-style two-course lunch is served to the children.

A weekly menu is posted on the school VLE: https://vle.stroud-kes.org.uk/ menu.

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END OF THE DAY At the end of the day, the children return to their classrooms at 4.30pm and are dismissed by their form tutors. If you wish someone other than yourself to collect your child, please inform their classroom teacher as they will not be permitted to go with someone unknown to staff.

Children will be dismissed from the Middle School playground by their teacher.

Uncollected children will be escorted to the main school hall where they can be supervised until 4.45pm at which point they will be taken to prep.

If you wish for someone other than yourself to collect your child, and staff do not know this person, please inform the school office of their name, a contact telephone number and whether you will be using a password. In addition, if the person is not known to staff, photo ID will be required. The office will pass on all information to the relevant members of staff. Please note, children will not be released to any adult that is unknown to school or to another parent, unless the school office has been notified in advance. In the event that someone else should arrive without prior knowledge, you will be telephoned for authorisation.

PREP TEA Many pupils opt to stay on after school to do prep or other activities, such as clubs. These pupils will have tea (a light snack and drink) as soon as they are dismissed from the classroom, and will then make their way to the prep room.

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CLUBS There are a selection of after school clubs that your child can choose to attend. Information and details on clubs, and the ability to book your child into these clubs, is available on My School Portal. This gives you the chance to discuss, with your child, the options available and select accordingly. We do stress that replies have to be received by the given-date to help ensure all options can be accommodated. Once committed to a club, we expect pupils to attend for the whole term, or the duration of the club.

Clubs normally start at 4.45pm, but finish times vary. We politely ask parents to check the finish times and pick up their children promptly. Pupils will be checked off and dismissed from the dining room by the member of staff running that club.

In the event of a child not being picked up from an off-site activity such as hockey at Wellington, they will be brought back to school. Those staying for any clubs that finish at 6.45pm will be given a light tea at 4.30pm.

If your child has signed up for a club but you wish to take them home at 4.30pm, please inform the School Office so the register can be changed.

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PREP  

Half prep: 4.45pm – 5.15pm Full prep: 4.45pm – 5.45pm

In Middle School, we offer an after school homework time at the end of every school day. Pupils may stay for either half prep (30 minutes) or full prep (1 hour). Half prep is specifically for Year 3 and Year 4 children, who can also stay for up to 1 hour (the second half of which will be spent carrying out quiet structured activities).

Half Prep (Year 3 and Year 4) will normally be held in the Middle School building and children will be collected from there. Parents may wait outside and we will bring the children to the main entrance of the building.

If pupils are staying for prep, they need to tell form tutors in the morning. If your child has signed into prep at morning registration and you wish to take them home at 4.30pm, please inform the office so the register can be changed.

For those staying for half prep, please collect your child from the dining room at 5.15pm. For those staying for full prep, please collect them from the dining hall at 5.45pm. Pupils who have not been collected at this time will be led back to the main school hall where they will be checked off as they are collected. We would request that you avoid taking your child out of prep outside of these times without advance notice as it can be disruptive to other pupils.

PREP DIARY Each child will be given a diary to record homework, reading or messages.

These diaries also contain important information about the curriculum.

There will be a charge for a replacement diary should these be lost during the year.

The following table shows the prep schedule for each year group to outline the expectation for children.

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Year 3: Prep Schedule Record in reading logs twice (at least) Spend time continuing SpellZone Course (20 minutes) Every Week Practise times tables twice a week Occasional VLE Stroud Spirit blogging Monday

English/ Maths (sometimes MyMaths activities)/ Topic based activity Due the following Monday with a minimum of 30 minutes expected

Year 4: Prep Schedule Record in reading logs twice (at least) Spend time continuing SpellZone Course (20 minutes) Every Week Practise times tables twice a week Occasional VLE Stroud Spirit blogging Monday

English prep Due on Wednesday with a minimum of 30 minutes expected

Tuesday

Maths (sometimes MyMaths activities) Due on Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes expected

Year 5: Prep Schedule

Every Week

Record in reading logs twice (at least) Spend time continuing SpellZone Course (20 minutes) Practise times tables twice a week Practise times tables three times a week

Monday

A Topic or science prep which will involve some research and presentation Due the following Monday with a minimum of 60 minutes expected

Wednesday

English prep—reading comprehension/ grammar work Due the following Monday with a minimum of 30 minutes expected

Thursday

Maths prep (sometimes MyMaths activities) Due the following Monday with a minimum of 30 minutes expected

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CURRICULUM At the Middle School Presentation Evening in September, parents will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher and discover the topics that will be taught and the areas of study covered throughout the year. Each half term, a curriculum overview will be put into your child’s diary explaining what your child is learning and allowing you to support your child at home with their learning.

STROUD SPIRIT Stroud is a member of the Pre Senior Baccalaureate, (PSB), and works in tandem with over 30 schools nationwide to ensure our education model focuses on the development of skills alongside the acquisition of knowledge.

At Stroud, outside of our core values of Honesty, Respect and Happiness, we have chosen to focus on six key personal attributes and refer to these as the Stroud Spirit: Collaboration, Communication, Curiosity, Independence, Leadership and Resilience.

Each half term, Middle School focus on one Stroud Spirit strand. This is imbedded throughout the curriculum and children are set a blogging homework once a half term in which they reflect on where they have shown this particular Stroud Spirit strand. This could be something they have done inside or outside of school and will be posted on the VLE under their year group page.

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PARENTS’ EVENINGS AND REPORTING At the start of each academic year, there is a Presentation Evening outlining the curriculum, learning outcomes and expectations for the forthcoming year. This will also give you an opportunity to meet the staff who will be teaching your child. For any parents unable to make this meeting we will put presentations shown, on the VLE. Parents’ evenings take place at various times during the academic year; these are a chance to discuss your child’s pastoral and academic progress.

Dates are published in the school calendar and you are able to book an appointment with your child’s teachers through My School Portal. We operate an open door policy; if you have any queries, please email your child’s Form Tutor to arrange a convenient meeting.

Autumn Term:

Presentation Evening (Curriculum) Parents’ Evening (Pastoral) Christmas Target Reports

Spring Term:

Parents’ Evening (English and Maths Progress)

Summer Term:

Annual Reports

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EXTRAS Lessons for musical instruments, riding and speech and drama are all in addition to the curriculum. At Stroud, we encourage and value a breadth of education and opportunities, but please be aware that children are withdrawn from class lessons for ‘Extras’. We, therefore, strongly recommend that Year 3 take on no more than one ‘Extra’ in any term, and we also advise that pupils in Years 4 and 5 take on no more than two ‘Extras’.

‘Extra’ music and Speech and Drama lessons are timetabled on a rota system to avoid missing the same class lesson each week. There is some scope for Extras to be timetabled at 8.30am, but this is not always possible and may be for a maximum of one term to share the slot between pupils.

Parents are also welcome to talk to Mrs Fay (trf@stroud-kes.org.uk) about musical Extras, or Mrs Reid (wsr@stroud-kes.org.uk) about Speech and Drama.

SECTIONS Each child is put into a section when they join the school and are given a section badge to pin to their top. Please encourage your child to take care of this as there will be a charge if a replacement is required. There are three sections (based on the traditional house system): Greyhounds (blue), Bulldogs (red) and Terriers (yellow). They will remain in their section until they leave Stroud, forming a strong sense of allegiance and sporting camaraderie.

There is great competition between the three sections and, as well as competing in sporting events, children strive to achieve sections stars. Our reward system is based on children earning stars in all areas of school life: for effort, achievement and courtesy. Each week, these are collected and counted and added to the termly total. The section with the most stars win the section treat each term.

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REWARDS Our reward system is based on children earning stars in all areas of school life: for effort, achievement and courtesy. Each child will have a ‘Class Dojo’ account where stars are logged. At the end of each term, the stars are counted and added to the section’s total.

Stars are awarded for:  Achievement in all areas of school life – academic, sport, music and drama 

Effort in all areas of school life

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Specific improvement in a certain area

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Helpfulness and good manners

Gold Stars represent a major achievement or improvement, eg:  Consistent high standard of progress and attainment over a period of

weeks in a particular subject 

Consistent progress across the curriculum in a term

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Consistent helpfulness to a member of the school community

Gold star certificates are handed out in a Celebration Assembly where the children are individually congratulated. Gold stars are worth 10 section stars and count towards winning the section treat. The top star earners in each class are presented with a prize in the end of term assembly.

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SANCTIONS Negative behaviour is dealt with in a positive and supportive manner in class. However, when this does not have the required effect we have a card system to provide further support.

Green Cards: Green Cards are given for low level, consistently disruptive behaviour where the classroom management system has not resulted in a positive change.

This could also be for rudeness, repeated poor organisation or disruptive behaviour not consistent with our core values of Honesty, Respect and Happiness.

A child can be given a Green Card by any member of staff; they then must take this card to their form tutor to explain what has happened. At this point, the form tutor will work with the child in a supportive manner to put in place any systems that might be required to help. Action plans will be drawn up by tutors for persistent misbehaviour.

Yellow Cards: These are issued for significant rudeness, swearing or disruptive behaviour, a refusal to comply with direct staff instructions, physical aggression or deliberately hurtful actions towards peers. They can also be issued for misusing iPads or social media.

If a child is given a Yellow Card they must hand it to the Head of Department who will discuss the issue with the child and put in place any systems that might help the child modify their behaviour. There will also be a sanction as decided by the Head of Middle School, and, parents will be informed.

In the case of extreme behaviour, your child will be issued with a Red Card and a Headteacher’s referral, which are the final two levels of the Behaviour, Rewards and Sanctions Policy.

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COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER We operate an open-door policy and teachers are regularly available before and after school. However, if the discussion is something that will require more time, please make an appointment to see your child’s teacher at a mutually convenient time. This is particularly important if it is something that would be better discussed away from the children. You are also welcome to email your child’s teachers, email addresses are below.

Please use the following to help communicate with your child’s class teacher:  Email: please find a list of email addresses below.  Middle School Diary.

IMPORTANT EMAIL ADDRESSES Mrs Tippett

Year 3

lat@stroud-kes.org.uk

Mr Rouse

Year 3

grr@stroud-kes.org.uk

Mrs Robinson

Year 4

err@stroud-kes.org.uk

Mr Nutting

Year 4

mhn@stroud-kes.org.uk

Mr Case

Year 5

opc@stroud-kes.org.uk

Year 5 Year 5 and

tlp@stroud-kes.org.uk

Miss Payton Mr Applegarth-Jones

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jda@stroud-kes.org.uk

Head of Middle School

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POINTS OF CONTACT The following chart provides you with the staff who you may need to communicate with depending on your inquiry.

Class Teacher

Head of Middle School Mr Applegarth-Jones jda@stroud-kes.org.uk

Assistant Head: Operations

Mrs Price

SENDCo Mrs Gee

fep@stroud-kes.org.uk

ag@stroud-kes.org.uk

Deputy Head: Academic Mrs Mason-Campbell

Deputy Head: Pastoral Mr Stewart

srm@stroud-kes.org.uk

jgs@stroud-kes.org.uk

Headmistress Mrs Smith secretary@stroud-kes.org.uk Tel: 01794 513231

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COMMUNICATION It is imperative that the School Office has your up to date e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers. There are several methods of communicating information home.

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Stroud School My School Portal: The portal gives you access to a variety of information relevant to you and your child/children, as well as using it as a tool to communicate with school. Further information on My School Portal is available within this handbook.

2.

VLE (The Virtual Learning Environment): The VLE gives you access to a variety of information as well as an insight into your child’s learning and homework set. Further information about VLE is available within this handbook.

3.

Text messaging will be used to advise you of any urgent messages, such as a school closure. To send a text message to school, please use 07520 631361 and include your child’s full name and class.

4.

Letters home: Letters will normally be sent by email to you. All email communication to the school should be sent to office@stroud-kes.org.uk Letters are available on the Parent Portal https://my.stroud-kes.org.uk You will receive a termly newsletter called ‘Evolution’. Evolution will showcase some of the pupils’ work, academic and sporting achievements as well as information about upcoming events.

Hard copies of letters are also available in the main school hall.

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In order to help with communication between parents and staff, we have listed staff email addresses in this booklet and they can be found on the Parent Portal: https://my.stroud-kes.org.uk/. We would normally expect staff to reply to such messages within two workings days.

During school holidays, we would ask you to send emails to the School Office (office@stroud-kes.org.uk) for them to be redirected or answered on behalf of staff who may be away on holiday.

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MY SCHOOL PORTAL The portal gives you access to a variety of information relevant to you and your child. You will be able to filter events that are applicable to your child through the calendar. Parents’ evenings, Clubs and Tea Club will be booked through this system. Please report your child absent from school or request a leave of absence on the home page.

Within the portal, you will be able to view the following information related to your child/children:  School Calendar

 Timetables

 Emails from school

 Absence reporting form

 Leave request form

 Clubs and Activities

 Parents’ evenings

 Link to sports site

The portal can be found at https://my.stroud-kes.org.uk/login. When joining the school, you will be sent the link to register and details to log in for the first time.

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PARENT PORTAL: OPT-IN GUIDELINES 1. In your browser, go to https://my.stroud-kes.org.uk/login 2. Select Logging in for the first time? Activate your account.

3. Enter the email address that you provided in the registration forms.

Select Activate Account. An email will be sent to you.

4. Check your email inbox. Please check your spam filters if you cannot find the email.

5. Open the email and select Activate Account.

6. Enter a password of your choice, then confirm it.

7. Click Activate Account.

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PARENT PORTAL: HOME PAGE GUIDE On the home page, there are different options for you to select on the right hand side: Report absence: click on the shortcut to report your child absent.

Leave request: click on the shortcut to request a leave of absence from school. This needs to be completed at least 14 days in advance.

Calendar: links you to the school calendar.

Clubs: provides a list of clubs and activities available during the term. You will be notified by email when the booking system is open to book clubs.

Sports: links you to the sports fixtures calendar and information.

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PARENT PORTAL: MY CHILDREN Selecting the My Children tab provides a page with specific information relevant for your child or each of your children.

Select your child, then, from the menu on the left hand side, you can select various options: teacher contacts, emails that have been sent to you from the school, a parent evening booking form, absence form and leave request form, as well as other information.

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PARENT PORTAL: MY CHILDREN My Details: you are able to view yours and your child/children’s details, opt-in to the parent directory and set up data sharing between both parents linked to a pupil.

To update your contact details select edit Parent/Guardian Details.

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PARENT PORTAL: BOOKING CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Clubs and Activities: all clubs and activities are booked here. Select Clubs and Activities in the tool bar, then select the club you wish to book from the list of available options and then select from the dates available

Most clubs and activities are booked prior to the term starting. You will be notified by email when the booking system is open.

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THE VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (VLE) The VLE has a wealth of information for children and parents.

There is a section specifically for parents, to keep you up to date with important information for you and your child: https://vle.stroud-kes.org.uk/ browse-resources/information. This includes: Profiles for your child/ children, Calendar, Clubs & Activities, Lost Property, School Dinner Menus, Policies, Internet Safety, Uniform, Sporting Fixtures and iPads.

The VLE is a virtual classroom with resources and activities for your child to look through. Inside, you will find the latest news and images from the classroom. The year group blogs are updated weekly to provide you with an insight into what your child has been learning and experiencing.

To access the VLE, use the link from My School Portal as this will automatically log you in.

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VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: LOGGING IN 1. In your browser, go to https://vle.stroud-kes.org.uk/login/login.aspx? prelogin=https%3a%2f%2fvle.stroud-kes.org.uk%2f&kr=iSAMS:ParentPP 2. Enter your credentials and select Log in.

Parent Dashboard: The Parent Dashboard is the first page you see when you log in. To return to the dashboard from any page, select Dashboard from the main navigation bar or click the School logo.

The dashboard contains links to: Profiles for your child/children, Calendar, Clubs and Activities, Lost Property, School Dinner Menus, Policies, Internet Safety, Uniform, Sporting Fixtures, iPads and Class Blogs.

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Parent Information: The Parent Information area contains links to key information and pages that parents will find useful such as Lost Property and Uniform lists.

1.

In the main navigation bar, select Resources. Choose the My School section.

2.

Select Parent Information.

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Viewing your child’s profile: 1.

In the main navigation bar, select Your Children.

2.

Click on your child’s name to view their profile.

3.

Pupil profiles contain key information such as:

Tasks Set: View the tasks that your child has been set. To view all their tasks, select View All Tasks. Use the filters and sorting options to find the tasks you wish to view. For example, you can change whether you see tasks in order of set or due date. The badges indicate if a task is done, overdue or marked. By clicking on a specific task, you can view the task history and the interactions between your child and their teacher. Posts, Comments and Edits: These are the lastest posts, comments or edits made by your child.

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Viewing the Class Blogs: 1.

Select Dashboard. Select the Class Blogs button.

2.

Select the relevant blog for your child’s class.

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Viewing the school’s calendar: 1.

A summary of the school’s calendar can be seen on the right hand side of the Parent Dashboard.

2.

To view more events, select See more events. This opens the calendar for the full month.

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3.

To view more information about an event, hover over it.

4.

Customise your view using the menu bar at the top of the calendar.

Choose between the List or Grid view and whether to display the calendar by Day, Week or Month.

5.

To download the calendar as a standard .ics file, select Download on the bottom right.

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MATRON

Mrs Alexander

Mrs Tanner

PUPILS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS Any pupil who becomes unwell or injured during the school day is referred to Matron. If necessary, you will be contacted to discuss the best course of action.

Medicines, including cough linctus, anti-histamine, paracetamol and ibuprofen preparations, will only be administered to children when there is permission to do so.

The following preparations are kept at school and, unless the school has been informed otherwise, may be administered to a pupil if considered appropriate:  Topical antiseptics; emollient skin creams; dressings Pupils are not normally permitted to carry medicines in school.

If your son/daughter has an ongoing medical condition such as asthma, diabetes or allergies, please arrange to see Matron so that the most appropriate support can be provided throughout the school day.

If your child is prescribed antibiotics, please ensure they have had 24 hours of the course before returning to school.

If your child requires a prescription medication during the course of the school day, a ‘short term medical needs administration of medication‘ form must be completed. Please see Matron for these forms, or they can also be collected from the School Office.

Medication or equipment can be safely stored in the medical room for use as necessary.

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If your child requires hospital admission or attention at any time FOR ANY REASON please inform Matron directly BEFORE returning to school. This includes X-rays, plaster cast, operations etc. Please be sympathetic to the “48 hour� rule after your child has been off with diarrhoea or vomiting. If your child has had a high temperature, they should not return to school until their temperature has returned to normal without the need for medication.

ALLERGIES Dietary Requirements: All dietary requirements should be notified on the Medical Admission Declaration form initially, and thereafter by letter or email to Matron.

Stroud School is Allergy Aware and caters for pupils with a wide range of medical needs, including but not limited to, gluten intolerance (Coeliac), nut and peanut, egg, and dairy allergies. We also cater for a wide range of cultural dietary requirements. Foodstuffs containing nuts should not be brought on site to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Parents are requested to clearly label all food brought on site that maybe shared or sold for charity events. Food brought in for celebrations i.e. birthdays should be clearly labelled and handed over to the form teacher.

To contact Matron email: matron@stroud-kes.org.uk

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ILLNESS AND LATENESS PROCEDURE In the event of your child arriving late, there is no need to telephone, but please go to the School Office when you arrive so that your child may be registered and signed in for relevant Prep, Clubs or Tea. Should your child need to leave the school premises for an appointment or any other reason during the course of the school day, please go to the school office to sign out and sign in again on your return, if appropriate.

Should your child be unwell and unable to attend school, please fill in the absence request form on the Parent Portal: https://my.stroud-kes.org.uk/ login or text on 07520 631361 (please include your child’s full name and class at start of the message) or phone on 01794 513231 in the morning.

Please refer to the chart (on the opposite page) advising length of absence for more common illnesses. It is helpful to know why your child is ill to enable us to look for similar symptoms in other children. A very useful resource is The NHS Healthier Together website https://what0-18.nhs.uk/.

ABSENCE/LEAVE REQUEST PROCEDURE We strongly recommend that pupils do not miss school for reasons other than illness or attending a family funeral. Please plan holidays within the school holiday dates, which are published in the school calendar and are on the Parent Portal.

Any request for absence other than illness should be requested using the leave request form on the Parent Portal: https://my.stroud-kes.org.uk/login.

If request for leave is less than 14 days in advance, please email: secretary@stroud-kes.org.uk.

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To minimise the risk of transmission of infection to other children and staff Recommended period to be kept away from Rashes and skin school From onset of spots until lesions are crusted over Chickenpox and child is well.

Cold sores (Herpes Simplex virus) None.

Until lesions are crusted or healed. Seek advice Impetigo from your GP regarding antibiotics. Please advise Matron.

Molluscum Contagiosum None, weeping lesions should be covered.

Ringworm None.

Scabies Until treated.

Slapped cheek or fifth disease None but please notify school.

(Parvovirus) None but please provide a latex sock for children Warts and verrucae who swim or use the showers in the case of a verruca but it should be treated.

Diarrhoea and vomiting illnesses Diarrhoea and/or vomiting (with or without a specified diagnosis)

Until diarrhoea and/or vomiting has settled for 48 hours. The child should have eaten supper and had a normal nights sleep before returning to school. A longer period of exclusion may be appropriate for children under 5.

Respiratory

Flu (Influenza)

None once child is well. Flu is at its most infectious just before and at onset of symptoms.

Please do not send your child to school if the following apply: Raised temperature above 37.5oC and due to a viral illness. Headache, runny eyes and nose, sneezing, persistent coughing requiring regular Paracetamol/Calpol or Nurofen.

Others

Glandular fever Thread worms

As advised by pharmacist or GP. Can return if treated as long as child does not feel unwell.

Until child is well.

None but must be treated.

Tonsillitis

Until child is well and/or treated with antibiotics.

Head lice

Please treat as necessary and check your child’s hair regularly using conditioner and a nit comb.

Conjunctivitis

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BOYS’ UNIFORM * Stroud green crew neck jumper * Stroud green/white striped shirt, short sleeve * Stroud navy coat * Stroud green rucksack * Stroud water bottle Grey ankle socks Black leather shoes WINTER UNIFORM

SUMMER UNIFORM

Mid grey school trousers

Mid grey shorts (not cargo style)

* Stroud green knitted hat

* Stroud green summer cap

UNIFORM SUPPLIER: STEVENSONS All items * are to be purchased from Stevensons. You can order from Stevensons in the following ways: 1.

Order online at www.stevensons.co.uk 

2.

To register, enter ‘Stroud School’, select and follow instructions.

Shop in store. For expert fitting advice and a range of other school essentials, visit our Bournemouth branch; open 9.00am-5.30pm Monday-Friday and 9.00am-5.00pm on Saturdays.   

148-150 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2JA T: 01202 425192 E: bournemouthbranch@stevensons.co.uk

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GIRLS’ UNIFORM * Stroud navy coat * Stroud green rucksack * Stroud water bottle Black leather shoes WINTER UNIFORM

SUMMER UNIFORM

* Stroud tartan kilt

* Stroud tartan dress

* Bottle green crew neck jumper

* Stroud green cardigan

* Stroud green knitted hat

* Stroud green summer cap

Collared, short/long sleeved white blouse

White ankle socks

Navy tights

3.

Telephone orders 

Call Customer Services Department on 01727 853262 and choose option 1.



Available 9.00am-5.30pm Monday-Friday and 9.00am-5.00pm on Saturdays. Items will be posted to your home address.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If the weather is warm up to the Autumn Half Term, summer uniform may be worn at the beginning of the Autumn Term. Pupils will be reminded in assembly when to change between uniforms.

Please ensure that children with long hair have it tied back – bottle green hair ties or bands are preferred.

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NAMING/ LABELLING UNIFORM INFORMATION All items of clothing (including underwear, shoes and Wellingtons) need to be clearly named with woven name tape, indelible marker or printed labels.  Jumpers, cardigans, shirts, blouses, pinafores and coats (inside back

collar)  Skirts, trousers and shorts (inside back waistband)  Caps (stitched to inside band or written in permanent marker)  Shoes, trainers and wellingtons (marked with indelible ink or printed

label)  All personal items should be named with an indelible marker or a wo-

ven name tape. This includes book bags, towels, armbands, kit bags, hats, gloves.

Jewellery As a health and safety measure, children are not permitted to wear jewellery at school. However, the following is allowed if necessary: small stud sleepers for newly-pierced ears, jewellery for religious reasons, medic alert bracelets. Please ensure that studs are removed or covered with tape on the days when the children have their games lessons.

Please direct any queries regarding uniform to: uniform@stroud-kes.org.uk

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NEARLY NEW UNIFORM The Nearly-New Uniform Shop is open on a Tuesday 8.30am—9.30am (during term time). During the first and last week of term the shop is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.30am – 9.30am.

Items available to purchase from the shop are available to view on the school VLE: https://vle.stroud-kes.org.uk/uniform/nearly-new ‘Nearly-New’ uniform for sale may be taken to Matron’s room, together with a contact name. A reminder that we only sell uniform garments sold by Stevensons. Please ensure the uniform is washed and that you remove all name tags and take any items to Matron’s room in a clearly-named bag.

Please make sure that there are no tears, holes, or missing buttons as we are unable to sell these items in the shop. If you would like any unsuitable uniform returned, please leave a note in the bag, otherwise we will donate it to a charity on your behalf.

Please note that if any uniform is not sold within 3 terms, the school reserves the right to donate it to charity on your behalf.

Please direct any queries regarding nearly new uniform to: nnu@stroudkes.org.uk

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LOST PROPERTY Please ensure that your child’s uniform and games kit, including shoes and boots, are clearly labelled in accordance with the instructions contained on the uniform pages.

Lost property will be collected and stored in the cupboards on the mezzanine floor of the ASD Hall. Please look here if your child misplaces any uniform or games kit. Any named items will be returned to class. Unnamed items are collected and stored for a limited period of time; any unnamed items left will be donated to charity.

Please view the lost property list: https://vle.stroud-kes.org.uk/lost-property

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SCHOOL POLICIES We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures available to all parents. You can view these on our website https://www.stroud-kes.org.uk/ about-us/policies/ or a hard copy is available on request from the School Office.

COFFEE MORNING From drop-off until 9.30am, parents are welcome to have coffee in the dining hall. This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know other parents and is always very popular. Any parents remaining in school after 9.30am must sign in as a visitor with the School Office.

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STROUD SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Every parent automatically becomes a member of the Stroud School Association (SSA). Our aim is to organise social events for the children, families and staff to help build the strong community and friendships that make Stroud such a special place. All the funds we raise from events such as the Christmas Fayre, Prosecco Party and Easter Egg Hunt are used to fund projects for the benefit of the children.

If you are interested in helping the SSA, please join the SSA Volunteers group on Classlist, or email us on thessacommittee@gmail.com if you would like to find out more about joining the committee.

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FORM REPRESENTATIVES AND CLASSLIST Each class/year has a parent representative who organises contact details for each class/year group, social activities, volunteers to help at various SSA events and they are able to help answer any questions you may have. If you would like to become a representative or find out more please contact the SSA on thessacommittee@gmail.com.

Classlist: an online parent communication network allowing you to communicate with other parents in the school whilst complying with data protection regulations.

To join, use the following link https://classlist.com/. Select sign up as a parent and search for Stroud School, King Edward VI Preparatory School. You are able to create an account and add your children to their respective classes. Alternatively, you can contact your year/class representative and ask them to invite you by using your email address.

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USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS Postal address:

Stroud School Highwood House Highwood Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 9ZH

Telephone:

01794 513231

Text:

07797800567

Email:

office@stroud-kes.org.uk

Mrs Smith: Headmistress

secretary@stroud-kes.org.uk

Mrs Mason-Campbell:

srm@stroud-kes.org.uk

Mr Stewart:

jgs@stroud-kes.org.uk

Mrs Price:

fep@stroud-kes.org.uk

USEFUL WEBSITES My School Portal:

www.my.stroud-kes.org.uk/login

School VLE site:

www.vle.stroud-kes.org.uk

School Sports site:

www.sport.stroud-kes.org.uk

School website:

www.stroud-kes.org.uk

King Edward VI website:

www.kes.hants.sch.uk

Honesty Tel: 01794 513231

Respect

Happiness

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