STROUD SCHOOL KING EDWARD VI PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Senior School Handbook A Parent and Pupil Guide to Senior 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 School Day Timings
7 School Bus Transport Breakfast Club
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Early Arrival Registration Snack
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Lunch End of the School Day Prep Tea
10 Clubs
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Prep Curriculum Information
12 Stroud Spirit 13
Equipment
14
Parents’ Evenings and Reporting Extras
15 Sanctions
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Prefects
17
Rewards
18
Sanctions Communication with your Child’s Teacher
19 Important Email Addresses 20
Points of Contact
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CONTENTS
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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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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/ Viewing your Child’s Profile
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The Virtual Learning Environment: Class Blogs/ Viewing the School Calendar
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The Virtual Learning Environment: Viewing the School Calendar Photos Matron : Pupils with Medical Needs/ Allergies
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Illness Procedure / Absence/ Leave Request Procedure
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Guidance on Illness
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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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Uniform: Labelling information
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Nearly-New Uniform
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Lost Property
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School Policy/ 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 pupils are encouraged to take advantage of every opportunity to make the most of their own talents and abilities. Stroud pupils are considered part of the Senior School when they enter Year 6. The Senior School team is looking forward to welcoming your child into the department, and, if you have any concerns at all, please do not hesitate to contact myself or your child’s form tutor. This booklet aims to provide you with as much information as possible to help your child settle quickly and happily into Senior School, whether they are moving on from our Middle School or are new to the school. It is at this time that you will be considering next steps for your children; making a decision on future schooling can seem daunting with so many possibilities to consider. Mrs Mason-Campbell, the Senior School Assessment Co-ordinator, has a wealth of experience in this area, and she will communicate with you in due course with information on examinations requirements and key dates. I very much look forward to meeting you and working with your children during this exciting phase in their school careers. Mrs Suzy Martin Head of Senior School. Tel: 01794 513231
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Mrs Smith Headmistress
Mrs Mason-Campbell Deputy Head, Academic
Mr Stewart Deputy Head, Pastoral
Mrs Price Assistant Head: Operations
YEAR 6: FORM TUTORS
Mrs Fay Director of Music
Mr Morgan Games Teacher
YEAR 7: FORM TUTORS
Mr Brett Maths Teacher
Mrs van Zyl Head of Girls’ Games
YEAR 8: FORM TUTORS
Mrs Duncan English and Drama Teacher
Mrs Martin Head of Senior School
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Mrs Gee SENDCo
Mrs Butt Senior School Teacher
Mr Reid Science Coordinator
Mrs Dolbear LSA
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Mrs Brewer Art Coordinator
Miss Edmondson Head of Maths
Madame Lopes Head of MFL
Mrs Wilcox Deputy Head of English
Miss Brooker Humanities and English Teacher
Mrs Kent Girls’ Games
Mr Parker Head of Boys’ Games
Mr Blow DT Coordinator
Mrs Whitman LSA
Mr Atwal Assistant Network Manager
Mrs Brown ELSA
Mrs Haigh Science Technician
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Mrs Beaumont Girls’ Games
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 commitment.
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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 hall in the main school building 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 onto the playground, weather permitting, until the bell rings for registration at 8.40am.
REGISTRATION It is very important that pupils arrive punctually in the mornings for registration at 8.40am. On some days, registration times might be one of the few times that pupils see their form tutors, if they don’t happen to be taught by them on that particular day. 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. Tel: 01794 513231
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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).
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.
END OF THE DAY Year 6, 7 and 8 children return to their classrooms 4.30pm to collect their belongings and are dismissed by their form tutors. Unless they are staying for prep or after school clubs, pupils leave via the back stairs entrance (Prefects may use the front door) and meet you in front of the main school building.
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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.
CLUBS In Senior School, the number and variety of clubs increase. 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 the 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
An hour’s prep will be set 4 days a week. One day is left free to enable pupils to participate in clubs, or to catch up if other evenings prove problematic due to after-school activities. Some prep may be submitted online, depending on the task set, and this will be made explicit during lessons. If you feel your child has applied himself/herself diligently for that period of time, then we would ask you to make them stop. On top of a busy day, we feel that home/relaxation time is very important. If, for any valid reason, your child has not been able to complete their prep on the designated evening then please email their form tutor, who will try and organise a time for your child to catch up. Many pupils in Senior School opt to do their prep at school as it is then complete before leaving school. Pupils need to tell form tutors in the morning if they are staying for prep. 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. At 5.15pm and 5.45pm, pupils can be collected from the dining hall, where they will be checked off as they are collected. If you arrive later than expected, pupils will be in the reception hall in the main school building. 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.
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CURRICULUM INFORMATION At the Senior School Presentation Evening in September, parents will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher and discover which topics will be taught and the areas of study covered throughout the year.
STROUD SPIRIT The school 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. In Year 7 and Year 8, children start the formal PSB two-year course, taken with a 30 minute Stroud Spirit tutor session each week, containing structured activities and self-reflection. In the Summer Term, children will complete a Stroud Spirit project. This will be led by the English department and be supported by Stroud Spirit tutors and all Senior School teaching staff. At the end of Year 8, pupils will receive a Stroud Spirit certificate along with a report, completed by both tutors and the pupils that reflects on the areas of strength, as well as areas for continued development.
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EQUIPMENT Throughout Senior School, we endeavour to develop pupils’ personal organisation skills. It is, therefore, expected that pupils arrive at lessons with all necessary books and equipment. The following equipment list is requested for all Senior School pupils.
Handwriting pen—blue or Green biro
Highlighter
Pencil
Scientific calculator
Red biro
Eraser and sharpner
Compass/ Protractor
Glue Stick
Ruler
Mirror
French/Spanish dictionary
Dictionary (home use)
Pencil crayons
Please help your child to check their pencil case regularly and ensure missing items are replenished. The school equipment shop (open at break times) stocks items at very reasonable prices. Please also note that a biro should not be used as a writing pen. iPads: All pupils in Year 7 and 8 are expected to bring their own Apple iPad (minimum specification iPad 4, with insurance and robust case) into school to use during lessons and for prep. Please use the link for more detail about purchasing and information on the use of iPads: https://vle.stroud-kes.org.uk/ipads-1/faqs
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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. We endeavour to keep parents well informed of their child’s progress. At the end of the Autumn Term and Spring Term, parents will receive a short report identifying effort and achievement grades in all subject areas. There will also be a Personal and Social comment from their form tutor. Following the end of year examinations, all pupils will receive a detailed end of year report with exam results, effort and achievement grades, a teacher comment for all subjects, and a PSHE report.
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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 pupils take on no more than two ‘Extras’ in any term. ‘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. Tel: 01794 513231
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PREFECTS To develop leadership qualities and teamwork skills, as well as instil a sense of responsibility, all pupils are given the opportunity to become prefects in Year 8. This is based on their Prefect Pathway from Year 7, and not all Year 8 children should expect to start the year as prefects. Roles such as Head Boy/Girl, and Head or Deputy Head of Section are seen as key leadership positions, and all prefects work as a team to fulfil various tasks such as assisting with younger pupils during wet breaks, ICT, library and the equipment shop. Prefects run their sections and act as ambassadors for the school when showing visitors around. They are viewed as good role models; they gain certain privileges within the school and are distinguishable by wearing a different tie.
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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 Specific improvement in a certain area 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 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. The system: Step 1: Teacher gives a verbal warning. Step 2: Teacher puts the child’s name on the board. Step 3: Teacher puts a mark next to the name. Step 4: The child is given a Green Card. 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 misbehaviours. 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 Senior School, and parents will be informed. Tel: 01794 513231
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In the case of extreme behaviour, your child will be issued with a Red Card or a White Card, including Headteacher’s referral, which are the final two levels of the Behaviour, Rewards and Sanctions Policy.
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.
IMPORTANT EMAIL ADDRESSES Mr Brett Mrs Fay Mr Morgan Mrs van Zyl Mrs Duncan Mrs Martin
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Year 6 Form Tutor
jhb@stroud-kes.org.uk
Year 6 Form Tutor
trf@stroud-kes.org.uk
Year 7 Form Tutor
bam@stroud-kes.org.uk
Year 7 Form Tutor
jvz@stroud-kes.org.uk
Year 8 Form Tutor Year 8 Form Tutor/ Head of Senior School
rjd@stroud-kes.org.uk srm@stroud-kes.org.uk
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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 Senior School Mrs Martin sem@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. 1.
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.
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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.
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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.
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. Tel: 01794 513231
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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 Activating your account: 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 to view events. 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. Tel: 01794 513231
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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 & Edits: These are the latest posts, comments or edits made by your child. Tel: 01794 513231
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Viewing the Class Blogs: 1.
Go to your 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. Tel: 01794 513231
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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. Tel: 01794 513231
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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 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 should 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 navy blazer * Stroud navy coat * Stroud green crew neck jumper (optional) * Stroud school tie (Years 6 and 7) Grey ankle socks Black leather shoes Wellington boots
* Stroud water bottle Rucksack (pupil’s choice) WINTER UNIFORM
SUMMER UNIFORM
Mid-grey school trousers White long or short sleeved shirt
Mid grey shorts (not cargo style) or trousers White short sleeved shirt
* Stroud green knitted hat
* Stroud green baseball 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 9am-5.30pm Monday -Friday and 9am-5pm 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 blazer * Stroud navy coat * Stroud school tie (Years 6 and 7) Black leather shoes Wellington boots * Stroud water bottle Rucksack (pupil’s choice) WINTER UNIFORM
SUMMER UNIFORM
* Stroud tartan kilt
* Stroud tartan dress
* Stroud green crew neck jumper (optional) Collared, short/long sleeved white blouse Navy tights
* Stroud green cardigan (optional) White ankle socks * Stroud green baseball cap
* Stroud green knitted hat
3.
Telephone orders
Call Customer Services Department on 01727 853262 and choose option 1.
Available 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm 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 informed 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. Tel: 01794 513231
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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.
NAMING/ LABELLING GARMENTS 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 woven name tape. This includes book bags, towels, armbands, kit bags, hats, gloves.
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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