Primary Parent Handbook 2013-2014 by St George's Communications

Parent Handbook 2013-2014

Welcome

Aims & Objectives

Instructional Goals

Who to Ask

Board of Governors

General Information

Public Transport

The School Day

What to bring to School

Lunch & Snack

Student Health and Wellbeing

What to wear

Welcoming New Children

Welcoming New Parents

Getting Involved in School

Parent Class Representatives

Publications

Our stated aim is to help every child achieve their potential whether that is in their academic work, the performing arts or sport and in partnership with you we believe that we will be able to do this for your child.

What Children learn

We hope that, however long your stay here in Luxembourg may be, that you will enjoy both the country and the school community.

Dear Parents, Welcome to St George’s International School in Luxembourg. We hope that you find this Handbook informative. We have chosen to arrange the information under “Frequently Asked Questions” headings and hope that this will make it easy to use.

Yours, Heather Duxbury Head Teacher (Primary)

English as an Additional Language 11 Finding out about progress

Learning and Assessment

Helping with Learning

Helping with Reading

Helping with Maths

Discipline & Behavour Philosophy

Promoting Positive Behaviour

Playtime

Extra-Curricular Activities

Term Dates & Holidays

Appendices

Index

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Welcome

Table of Contents

Welcome!

Instructional Goals

Although moving to a new country and starting a new school can be exciting, it can also be worrying and bewildering. This is why we will do all we can here at St George’s to help make the experience as positive and stress free as possible. Most of our staff and parents know the challenges first hand and are more than willing to help others. No question or concern is too small to ask or air; no matter how often you have moved or how seasoned a traveller you are, there is always something new! The Receptionist and Admissions Officer can usually help with queries big and small and the class reps from the individual classes are all there to ensure that you and your family settle in as quickly as possible so that your child can start learning. One of the recognised strengths of St George’s is its warm and welcoming ethos.

The school strives to provide a high quality of education that will permit and assist all pupils: • To acquire the greatest possible understanding of themselves and an appreciation of their worth as an individual and as a member of society. • To acquire an understanding and appreciation of persons belonging to the many social, cultural and national groups different from their own. • To acquire mastery of the essential academic skills. • To develop a positive attitude toward education and the learning process. • To acquire the habits and attitudes associated with responsible citizenship, self-responsibility and selfdiscipline, and particularly, concern for others and a willingness to cooperate to achieve common goals. • To acquire good health habits and an understanding of the conditions necessary for the maintenance of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. • To appreciate and, as much as possible, understand human achievement in the natural sciences, the humanities and the arts. • To prepare for and live in a world of rapid change and unforeseeable demands in which continuing education throughout their adult life will be a normal expectation.

Our Aims and Objectives St George’s International School’s main objective is to provide a sound education in the English language for the children enrolled. Our philosophy is “achieving potential through challenge and care”. The school aims to provide a varied, all-round education which stimulates the character and personality of each pupil. In recognition of the many cultural backgrounds of the children enrolled, the curriculum is designed as to provide and encourage meaningful activities which develop international understanding and appreciation of different cultural backgrounds. Communication between Class Teachers, Head Teachers, and home is an important part of school life and is to be encouraged.

To achieve these goals, the school has established the following guidelines: • The core curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales and the International Primary Curriculum; therefore students will be prepared for entry to the IGCSE programme at the end of Key Stage 4 and GCE AS/A levels at the end of Key Stage 5. • The curriculum should be complete and balanced with respect to and within the

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areas of instruction offered. The curriculum in each subject area should reflect a coherent, orderly progression through the classes. Particular attention shall be given to curriculum co-ordination between Key Stage levels. Because most pupils attend our school for only a few years, the staff will try to ensure that pupils enter this school and subsequent schools with minimum academic disruption. Within the limits of our resources, the curriculum should offer special opportunities for exceptional pupils as well as for less able children. The curriculum should be enriched by wisely using opportunities offered by our situation in an international setting. The curriculum will be continuously reviewed by the professional staff and periodically evaluated to ensure that it meets the needs of our pupils, and in order that it can be improved.

Who to ask For any question relating to your child’s wellbeing and progress in school, the class teacher is always the first person to speak to. For very quick queries it is often possible to have an informal few minutes at pick up at the end of the day. However, this is a hectic time and we would want to give your concerns our undivided attention, so it is best to phone or email to primaryadmin@ st-georges.lu to make an appointment. For general questions about the school or messages that you need to pass on, the Reception will be able to help you. Feel free to phone, call in at any time or email us. Telephone +352 423224 Fax +352 423234 Email reception@st-georges.lu

If you would like to email the Deputy or Head Teacher of Primary directly you are welcome to do so. Kath Griffiths Deputy Head Teacher (Primary) primarydeputy@st-georges.lu Heather Duxbury Head Teacher (Primary) primaryhead@st-georges.lu

Board of Governors The Board of Governors is responsible for upholding the aims and objectives of the school, setting the strategic direction and ensuring the school has the required resources and financing to operate effectively. The Governors come from a wide range of backgrounds and include school staff, elected parents and members who possess a wide range of skills and experience that help the Board to achieve its aims. The Board is lead by a Chairman and two Vice Chairmen. The Board delegates responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school to the Principal and the Head Teacher of each section. The full Board of Governors meets at least three times a year. In addition, the Board also has various sub committees including: Finance & Resources, Learning & Standards and Pay & Conditions. Feedback on matters discussed in the meetings is given in the newsletter. St George’s is honoured to have the patronage of the British Ambassador. Current members are: Chair: Mr Mark Turner Mr Turner is Product Manager EMEA region for the Farm &

Industrial Tires Business unit of Goodyear Dunlop Tires. He has lived in Luxembourg since 2006. He has always had a keen interest in education; prior to moving to Luxembourg he was a Governor of a UK Primary school for 15 years and was Chair for 13 of those years. Mr Turner is married with 4 children; a daughter who completed her studies at St George’s as well as 3 older sons. Mr Turner was appointed Chair of Governors of St George’s in September 2009. Members: Mrs Serene Shtayyeh-Delano Mrs Shtayyeh moved to Luxembourg in July 2007 with the intention of returning to the US after two years. 7 years later... Serene still works at Pricewaterhouse Coopers as an assurance partner within the asset management industry. Serene is married and has 3 small boys; 2 of whom already attend St George’s.

Mr Phillip Charlton Mr Charlton is a Mechanical Engineer and is the Aerospace Manager EMEA region for Morgan Advanced Materials. He has lived in Luxembourg since 2000 and is married with 2 children; a son at University and a daughter in her two last years at an international school. Mrs Stephanie Castelain Mrs Castelain is French, coming from the border and has been living in Luxembourg since 1996. She is in charge of the Governance, Compliance and Risks for the IT department at SES where she has been since 2007. She has one son who has been attending St George’s since Reception. Mrs Liina Munari Mrs Munari has been working for the European institutions since 1996 in different services both in Luxembourg and Brussels. She joined the European Commission in 2006 and is currently working on European research, innovation and policy-making in the field of digital technologies for learning. She is married and has two young

daughters attending St George’s, whom she considers to be the best achievement of her life.

Mr Chris Cheesman Mr Cheesman is currently working for NATO at the NATO Support Agency following 33 years in the Royal Navy as an Air Engineer Officer, Information System Satellite SpecialiSt Mr Cheesman was a Parent Governor of a primary school in the UK for 3 years followed by Vice-Chair of Governors for a large secondary school for a further 3 years. He is married, with two children: a son who works in the UK and a daughter who has just completed her education at St George’s. Mr Giancarlo Sardelli Mr Giancarlo Sardelli is Italian. He works at the EIB, where he is responsible for ALM and Market Risk. He has lived in Luxembourg since 1996. He has been a member of a scout association for many years, developing an interest for educational and leadership matters. Mr Sardelli is married and has three daughters; his family life is enriched by five big dogs and a rabbit. Mrs Sarah Battey Mrs Battey has lived in Luxembourg since 2005 and is married, with three young children. She has worked in various international Human Resources roles for over ten years, and has been working for Amazon EU Sarl as HR Manager since September 2010. Mr Roger Feiereisen Mr Feiereisen started his career with Goodyear in Luxembourg in 1968 and worked with the same company for his entire professional career until May 2009 when he retired as Finance Director for the Farm and Off-Road Divisions for Europe. During his time working for Goodyear, Mr Feiereisen has worked in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) and Indonesia as well as completing assignments in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

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Welcome

Larger Issues or Concerns If your concerns or questions are more serious or confidential in nature, you are welcome to contact the Deputy or Primary Head Teacher who will help you as quickly as possible.

Mr Fabio Morvilli Fabio Morvilli has lived in Luxembourg since 1982. He is married with 3 children who attend St George’s. He is involved with the Italian Community and is also Chairman of Polcevera. s.a. He acts as director for a variety of companies (Investment Funds, Advertising, Directories & Insurance). Before joining the Board of Governors he was a Class Rep. Additionally, the following people are members of the Finance and Learning Standards Committees: Mr Marco Amorin Mrs Elina Kamenitzer Mr Brian McMurry Mr Stefan Ziegenhagen Mr Lukasz Przybylski Mrs Marie-Laure Saura-Carat Mr Neil Usher

General Information The school is located at: 11 rue des Peupliers L-2328 Luxembourg-Hamm Tel.: +352 42 32 24 Police Emergency: 113 Other Emergency Services: 112 Airport: 47 98 50 50

Public Transport For information on public transport in Luxembourg you can visit the transport offices, located next to the Post Office by the Centre Hamilius or in the Gare Centrale. Or information on both trains and buses can also be found at www. mobiliteit.lu. Local Buses: www.vdl.lu/Mobilit/Autobus Tel. 47 96 29 75 The school site is served by the route number 15 (stops at Hamm church). As an indication, tickets are currently €2.00 on the bus or you can buy a pack of 10 for €16.00 from the bus / train station. There are also other passes available.

Local Trains: www.cfl.lu Tel. 49 90 49 90 The nearest train station to the school is Cents-Hamm. The number 30 train passes through this station. The stations accessible from Cents-Hamm are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Wittlich Hbf Schweich Trier-Hbf Trier-Sued Karthaus Kreuz-Konz Igel Wasserbillig Mertert Manternach Wecker Betzdorf Roodt Munsbach Oetrange Sandweiler-Contern Luxembourg-Gare

If your train does not stop at Cents-Hamm, you can use the main train station at the Gare Centrale and take the number 15 bus, which stops near the school. Taxis*: Webtaxi: 27515 Taxi-City: 48 00 58 Taxi ABC: 48 89 21 Inter Taxis: 40 52 52

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Additional information regarding Luxembourg can be found in the AWCL’s edition of ‘Living in Luxembourg’ and ‘Just arrived’ (of which we have a small number available in School), copies of which can be purchased from Chapter 1, Little Britain and other major book shops*. There are also copies retained at the reception desk for consultation.

*The school does not formally endorse the services of any of these companies, their names are only included for your convenience.

Taking care of your child is vitally important to us. Our staff are on duty inside the hours shown in the table below. May we remind you all that the responsibility for the safety of your children before and after these hours is your own. We are happy for children to enjoy the playground after school if they like, but you will be required to maintain direct supervision of them as there will be no members of staff available to do this. Meeting friends and playing together has become a special part of the after school time for our children and provides an opportunity for parents to chat together too. So let’s enjoy this time, but keep a watchful eye out for the safety of all our children. Please note - the playground is closed until 15:30 to allow us to supervise all the children in after school activities. Early Years 8:00 – 8:20 8:20

Reception

Dropped directly to classrooms

Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)

Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6)

Play outside under supervision Brought inside by teacher

8:20 – 8:30

Students can still arrive and go straight to classrooms

8:30

Registration (Students arriving after this time must inform the reception desk of their arrival. They will be recorded as late.

10:00 – 10:15 10:15 – 10:30

Break - The times depend on the age groups of students

11:30 – 13:00

Lunch - The students all have 30 minutes for the eating of lunch and 30 minutes play during this period. The exact times depend on their age group.

15:00

End of school for Early Years and Reception

15:15

End of school for Years 1-6

15:35 – 16:35

Extra-curricular activities / Fun Club (15:30 - 17:30)

Start of Day Routine Gates 1 and 2 are open as of 8:00. Gate 6 is open as of 7:45 for families who would like to have breakfast with their children in the canteen. This is inexpensive and may allow children and parents to unwind after fairly long journeys and enjoy an unhurried start to the day. Early Years Children in Early Years should enter via Door 3 and parents should also leave by this door. Reception Until 8:20 children should remain outside as this is essential lesson preparation time for teachers. Entry after 8:20 is by Door 3. Years 1-6 Children can arrive from 8:00 and wait in the school playground until 8:20, meeting friends and preparing for the day ahead. If they prefer, they can spend this time in the libraries entering by Door 3 or 5. After 8:20, children in Year 1 should enter by Door 2; Year 2 by Door 3; Years 3, 4, and 6 enter via Door 5; Year 5 by Door 7.

Children arriving by School Bus St George’s runs a number of School Buses (for maps/timetables see Appendix I). Children arriving at school by bus are met and then enter the playground. There is no need to alert us if your child’s bus appears to be running late, the bus service will do this automatically and your child will not be marked as running late or absent. Children in Early Years and Reception may only use the bus after a written request has been agreed to by the Primary Head Teacher. Parents are also asked to complete a bus contract which informs the school of the days when their child will ride the bus. In the primary school changes to this should be made in the the child’s diary or given to Reception first thing in the morning, and certainly by 11:00. Further information, including the necessary form and contract which we ask both parents and students to complete can be found in Appendix I. Parking and Kiss & Fly Please be aware of the parking

and road signs around the school. There is no parking onsite for parents; the school car park is reserved for staff, deliveries and disabled drivers. In order to park you will need to do so off-site (see Appendix II for map). There is a ‘Kiss and Fly’ facility where you can drop your child off at the school. Please never leave your vehicle unattended in ‘Kiss and Fly’ or use the bus lane for drop off or pick up. Late Arrivals Children arriving after 8:30 must report to the Reception desk. We ask that you do all you can to ensure your child is on time. It can be distressing for them if they are late and also disruptive to the learning of other students. Absence All students are expected to arrive at school on time and to attend all scheduled classes unless they have a valid reason (e.g. illness or school sponsored trip). Students cannot be excused early at the end of the school day to attend classes of any description which are outside of school.

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The School Day

When a student is absent parents/ carers are expected to inform the school before 8:45 on the day of absence. This can be done by telephone to the Reception or by email to reception@st-georges.lu. If the student is absent for more than 2 days, a medical certificate, obtained from the doctor, should be handed in to school. A medical certificate is also required for a prolonged absence of more than one week from Physical Education (P.E.) or swimming. To be excused for occasional one day absence from PE a written note in the child’s diary would suffice. Attendance At St George’s, we follow the guidelines for Luxembourg where absence is taken is very seriously. We therefore expect students to attend school until the last day of each term. The school calendar can be found on page 20 as well as on the school website under www.st-georges.lu/community. Students leaving early because of extended vacation will not be given work to complete while away but will be expected to find out for themselves the work covered in their absence. Students who miss school for extended vacations/ social reasons will always be recorded as having an unexcused absence. Emergency Closure Should we require to close the school due to poor weather conditions or an emergency, parents will be notified first thing in the morning before 7:45 and a notification will be displayed on the school website. At the beginning of the year, you will be emailed to provide your consent for the school to contact your mobile phone in case of an emergency. Parents who return the consent form will be contacted thereafter via SMS text message to their mobile phone; parents who have not granted their consent will continue to be contacted via telephone. Please make sure that the school has up-to-date contact information for you in case of emergency.

Should an emergency arise during the school day then you would be contacted to collect your student/s. Supervision will be provided until every student has been collected.

End of Day Routine If, for any reason, you are going to be late to collect your child please telephone ahead so we can tell them, this helps prevent any upset. If there are any changes in pickup routines, for example if your child is going home with another adult, changing school bus etc., these should be communicated in writing to the class teacher in advance. If this is not possible then ensure that the Reception Desk knows by 11:00 as after this it is difficult to ensure the message reaches the correct member of staff. Early Years At home time, the children should be collected from the classroom doors by a parent and due to different finishing times this can not be by a sibling. Reception and Years 1 & 2 At the end of the day, children are escorted by staff to the playground to meet parents. All children are expected to say goodbye to their teachers before joining you. Years 3-6 The staff will still accompany the children to meet you and the children will still be expected to say goodbye to the teachers. However, the children are encouraged to be more independent and take complete responsibility for their belongings and homework. Please help us in this by continuing this expectation and responsibility after they are picked up and in the preparations for the next school day. Children taking the School Bus Children using the School Bus Services are escorted (Early Years - Year 4) and assisted (Years 5 and 6) by staff to the appropriate bus. Parking and Kiss & Fly The regulations for parking at the end of the day are exactly the

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same as at the beginning of the day. Children using the ‘Kiss and Fly’ facility are supervised by members of staff until picked up. Please never leave your vehicle unattended in ‘Kiss and Fly’ or use the bus lane for pickup. Please note that Kiss and Fly will only be open from 15:15 and should your child not be picked up by 15:30 you will need to park as your children will now be waiting in the reception area. Library Children in Years 1-6 can spend half an hour after school relaxing and enjoying a quiet reading time in the library. Key Stage 2 children should then know where to meet with their parents and Key Stage 1 can be met in the reception area of the administration building. Late Pick Up Any parent picking up their child later than 15:30 (without extenuating circumstances) will be charged €40.

Security Information The school gates are locked during the day. A closed circuit monitoring system operates and parents are requested to sign in at the Reception Desk and wear the appropriate badge at all times. In times of a true emergency (such as a fire or other situations requiring evacuation of the school) role of parents s will be sent an emergency text message or phone call from the school. For this reason it is imperative that the School office has an up to date mobile phone number for you.

Visitors Visitors are required to come to the front of the school and sign in at the Reception Desk. Everyone is expected to wear an ID badge at ALL times.

and should not bring to School One of the easiest ways to ensure that your child feels happy, confident and settled in school is to make sure that they have with them all the equipment that they need. This is not to say that you should pack for them, they should be encouraged to prepare these things themselves. The exact days that some items need to be brought into school will be communicated via the homework diary in the first few days of school. Please ensure that all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name. Supplies Although some of the older students like to have their own pencils and pens, the school does supply all pencils, exercise books and folders to transport homework. In Reception - Year 5, we also supply a special red bag for reading books. As the children in the primary school need only to transport their reading books and lunches on an everyday basis could you please ensure that they have only a small bag without wheels. For Years 5-6 this bag should be of a size which can be accommodated in a locker. A blue library bag is supplied free of charge by the school for all primary children, library books must be transported to and from school in this. On admission to school students from Early Years upwards are supplied with a red T-shirt and from Reception, a red swim hat. For the younger students a blue P.E. bag which is just the right size for carrying swimming gear off and on buses can be purchased for €6. Replacement items are available from the Purchasing Officer in the

admin building every Tuesday from 8:30-9:00 and 15:00-15:30. Any damaged/lost reading books will be charged at replacement cost. Lockers Lockers are provided for students in Years 5 and 6. Any problems with lockers should be reported to Miss Watson. Lost locker keys will be charged for. Telephones Student mobile phones must be switched off during the school day. They should be left in school bags or lockers. If they ring during lessons they will be removed and given to the Head Teacher who will arrange for their return. Mobile phones should not be used while riding a school bus. Mobile phones are brought to school at the student’s own risk. Staff time will not be devoted to the investigation of the loss of such items. Should any student require to make a call home during the school day then the school office phone would be made available. Out of school activities should be planned at home! Toys Toys should only be in classrooms if the teacher has asked the children to bring them in for a specific instructional purpose. Younger students, especially, can get very upset if the toys get lost or other students accidentally damage such prized possessions.

Personal Belongings Large sums of money and expensive personal effects should not be brought to school. St George’s cannot take responsibility for such items. Storage We regret that, during the school day, we cannot store baby seats, booster seats, baby buggies, etc. needed when children are transported at the end of the day by friends. Birthdays If your child is holding a birthday party, invitations should only be given out at school if the entire class is being invited. The school will not circulate invitations on your behalf. If you bring a cake or drinks into school, please supply all necessary serving materials such as a knife, plates, cups, candles etc.

Lunch & Snack at School Drinks Please send plenty of drinks to school. These should be in non breakable bottles preferably with a sport type drink top so that they can be taken into class. No caffeine based drinks are allowed. Red Bull and similar drinks are also banned from school. No glass bottles or flasks should be sent to school.

Electronic entertainment devices, if brought to school should be left in either lockers or school bags: the school is not responsible for their safety.

Packed Lunches Contents of lunch boxes should be as healthy as possible and so chocolate, biscuits and crisps content should be kept to a minimum. An adequate supply of drinks, preferably water but certainly not fizzy drinks of any sort must also be included.

Roller blades and boots, wheeled trainers, scooters and skateboards are not appropriate on the school campus. If they are required for after school activities they are again brought to school at the personal risk of the student.

For the younger students care should be taken to make sure that they can open and close their own lunch boxes as this increases their independence. In the interest of safety try to avoid plastic bags. Snacks should again be healthy. Nuts should be avoided as other

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What your child should

students may be allergic to them and there is a high risk of choking. From Year 1, snacks are eaten outside and so should be as portable as possible. School Canteen The school canteen provides a hot lunch to all children from Early Years upwards. Parents order lunches on a half termly basis with a hard copy of the order form being sent home approximately 1 week before the end of each half-term. Order forms and menus can be found on the St George’s website at www.st-georges.lu/ community. This must then be returned to the school office either electronically (reception@stgeorges.lu), by fax or in hard copy before the holiday commences. Orders are sent to the catering company weekly on a Monday for the following week’s lunches. Therefore any amendments, cancellations, or new orders must be received a week in advance by Monday. Payment is to be made after receipt of the bill from the Finance Office each term. The canteen offers three meal options each day: meat/fish, vegetarian or a pasta dish. On the order form you must specify which your child will be having. As well as the main meal, salad is offered and the dessert includes a fruit choice. In addition to this, during the winter months children can purchase soup directly from the canteen for €1, to supplement their packed lunches. Please note that pupils who use the canteen must still bring a snack and drink for their break time. Any amendments or cancellations of school lunches must be done in writing to reception@st-georges. lu by 11:00 Monday of the preceeding week.

Student Health and Wellbeing We have a School Nurse whose

primary role is to assist children who become ill or hurt during the course of the school day. Although the nurse can in some cases offer general medical advice, it is better that parents contact their doctor. The nurse is onsite from 8:00 to 17:30.

A full recovery will prevent further spread of illness throughout your child’s class as well as the wider school population, including the teachers! All instances of communicable diseases should be reported to the school. The school should also be informed of any cases of nits, worms etc.

Health Information As soon as a child starts school it is vital that the School Nurse and class teachers are notified of any health-related problems such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes and allergies e.g.: to foods such as peanuts, milk chocolate, colourings, etc.

In the event of injury and illness at school In the event of a minor injury the student will receive first aid by the School Nurse or a First Aider.

You will have received a health form in your welcome pack. Please ensure that you complete and return it to the School Nurse within the first two days. All health information given is held in the strictest confidence and only shared on a need-to-know basis. General Health If your child is sick, the Reception Desk must be informed by 8:45. Please ensure your child is well enough to return to school after they have had an illness. Children should not return to school until they are well enough to participate in all school activities, including playtimes. Illness of your Child In the case of students being at home or sent home with vomiting, sickness, fever or illness it is highly advisable for them to stay at home for 24 hours after the last noted incident/fever recording. Certain diseases and infections have specific recommendations for “length of absence” and these guidelines can be found on the Health Protection Agency website (www.hpa.org.uk) or you can always contact the School Nurse directly. These recommendations, if followed, should help assist your child to a full and speedy recovery thus enabling them to return to full participation in all school activities including playtime and fun club.

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In the case of illness or an injury which causes the School Nurse to be overly concerned the student’s parents will be called to arrange for appropriate action. In the event of a more serious injury The School Nurse will be summoned. The office will then call the parents to arrange for the appropriate action to be taken. In the event of there being too great a delay involved in reaching parents the school will arrange for the student to be transported to the hospital by ambulance, accompanied by a known member of staff. Parents will be informed which hospital has been used and advised to meet the students there. It is essential therefore that families keep the school informed of any changes to emergency contact numbers. Allergies If your child has specific food allergies then please provide them with their special food for snacks and treats. If providing homemade foods for parties or birthdays please include a list of ingredients so we can look after our children with food allergies. Medical Examination These are provided by the school health services of Luxembourg and take place from Reception class upwards. Children in Reception and/or Year

Medical forms are required on admission to the school and are re-issued at the beginning of each school year. These forms must be returned to ensure that students can have first aid/medical treatment in case of an accident. Insurance The school carries personal injury insurance. Students are insured against accidents on school premises during school hours, during school trips and school extra-curricular activities. Children requiring emergency treatment as the result of an accident at school should be given an insurance form to be completed by the hospital/dentiSt The form should then be returned to the School Nurse within 8 days. Medication All medication must be given to the School Nurse in original packaging and with the necessary permission form, a copy of which can be found in Appendix III. This is a requirement regardless of the age of the student. Head Lice Any case of head lice reported to the teachers or noticed by them will be followed up by the school office, a letter will then be sent home to the children of the infected classes. Photographs Forms should have been completed and returned to the school office regarding permission for photographs to be taken of students. Remember that you may withdraw your consent at any time but your consent must be withdrawn in writing to the school. Also please note, the school is only responsible for photographs taken by the school or an authorized agent of the school and cannot be responsible for photographs taken by other third parties (such as parents or other students). Parents who take photographs of

children at school functions etc. should not publish them on the internet. Please note that NO PHOTOGRAPHS should ever be taken of students in the SWIMMING POOL. This is both a school and pool rule. Safeguarding Children All school staff are trained for Child Protection. Notices are displayed throughout the school naming the staff with special responsibility for child protection issues. This is in line with current guidelines from the UK. Smoking No Smoking Please The complete school site is a no smoking area. There should be no smoking on campus by students, staff, parents, or visitors. Sun Cream Parents of children in Early Years and Reception can bring a spray bottle with sun cream marked with their child’s name. Staff members will spray as needed and children will need to rub in the cream.

What should your child

be easy for the children to remove and put on – no dungarees please. The guidelines for attire are further explained below: •

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wear? School uniform is not compulsory at St George’s. A red fleece with the school logo is available to purchase. We expect students to come to school dressed tidily and appropriately for the weather. Children will be outside during all breaks unless the weather conditions are extreme, and therefore must be suitably attired all year round. Remember how unpredictable the weather in Luxembourg can be! Students up to Year 4 in the primary school should have a pair of indoor shoes to be used in the classroom and left each night. EY’s students should also have a change of clothing in school. Clothing for EY / Reception students should as far as possible

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clothing and footwear should be comfortable and suitable to the climate. Shoes should be flat and flip flops should not be worn. clothing and footwear should be safe for any activity (e.g. flat closed-toed shoes for science). girls’ dresses or skirts should be to the knee or below or worn with leggings. shorts should reach mid thigh. provocative clothing is not appropriate for boys or girls – no bare midriff or cleavage, no underwear showing, no spaghetti strap tops for girls. no jeans with rips or holes. slogans or designs on clothing should not include offensive or foul language. trainers with wheels are banned. hats, caps or any other head dresses should not be worn in the school buildings unless for religious reasons. make up and jewellery should be minimal and discreet – earrings should be limited to studs, small hoops – no other piercings. in certain lessons students may be asked to fasten their hair back or remove jewellery as a health and safety precaution.

For P.E. Children should wear shorts and a red school T-shirt for P.E.. Light non-marking gym shoes are also required for indoor use. On the days they have P.E., students should bring their P.E./ swim clothes with them in a suitable bag. For both P.E. and Swimming no necklaces, earrings, loose jewellery or watches can be worn. For Swimming Students need a one piece swim suit or swimming trunks, school swimming hat, towel and hairbrush.

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1 may have a specific hearing test or eye test, again provided by the appropriate Luxembourg authorities.

Girls should wear swimsuits and not bikinis for swimming. Boys must wear trunks, not loose swim shorts. These should not be worn to school. Children with veruccas should wear verucca socks and not be excluded from swimming. A medical certificate is required for a prolonged absence of more than one week from P.E. or swimming. For occasional one day absence from P.E. a written note in the student’s diary would suffice. Please do not email reception with this information. Location and Opening Times Replacements for when your children have outgrown or lost their items can be purchased from the Purchasing Officer in the Admin building every Tuesday from 8:30-9:00 and from 15:00-15:30.

Labelling All items should be clearly labelled with your child’s name and class. Jewellery In general jewellery should not be worn in school. We do allow children with pierced ears to wear small stud earrings, but they need to be removed during P.E. lessons. Lost Property Students seeking lost items should check the “lost and found” boxes. Lost and found items will be displayed in the yard a number of times during the year; these occasions will be advertised in the school newsletter and then unclaimed items will be given to charity. Any items deemed to be ‘valuable’ that are handed in will be kept at the reception desk and then displayed in the yard with the other lost and found items.

Welcoming New Children The Buddy System Both staff and children are very used to welcoming new children. New students are allocated ‘buddies’ to look after them in school until they have settled in. These buddies help their new friends guiding them with school routines; showing them around the school building and ensuring that they are included in lunch and playtime games. Sometimes, in the case of students who have no English, we will use students from other year groups who speak the language of the new student.

Welcoming New Parents We understand that moving to a new country and culture can be an overwhelming experience – whether you are an experienced expat or this is the first time you have left your home country. For many parents school can provide a vital community link, offering a chance to quickly make friends and establish an important support network. We have various ways in which we help new families settle into life in Luxembourg and at St George’s.

Getting Involved at School We are always grateful to the many parents who come into school on a regular basis to help in a variety of ways. If you are interested please return the volunteer form that was included in your welcome pack or ask for one from the primary office. Parents often provide after school activities in the arts, sports, etc. If interested please contact clubs@ st-georges.lu. If you have a particular skill or area of expertise to share we’d be delighted to hear about it.

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In addition to general volunteers we have a more formal class representative system. Parent Class Representatives There is a Parent Class Representative for each of the classes. Their names and photographs are displayed in school and a list can be obtained from the school office. These people keep a look out for new families and are good people to talk to about any queries you may have about living in Luxembourg, and also – as they meet regularly with the Head Teacher – they can help you understand the workings of the school and act as a channel of communication to the Head Teacher about any items of concern shared by a number of the class. They also help out teachers with school trips and in-class activities as well as organise social events for parents. Class Representatives will be organised in the autumn term.

Publications Dragon Times The Dragon Times is a magazine, published during the first two terms of the year, which gives an oversight of some of the many events, activities and work that has been taking place in the school. It is a mixture of news, stories, and more in depth articles about St George’s. Annual Yearbook The annual Primary Yearbook is produced once a year for distribution in July. It gives an overview of each class and special events and is a book for the children to treasure and look back on. The Yearbook is normally sent home with your child. Annual Report This is published during the summer term and includes a general overview of the make up of the school and its activities as well as the financial statements for the year.

learn Detailed information about the programme of study for each year group is available in other documentation, such as the termly curriculum letter, ‘Good Things to Know’ booklets, etc. Here we provide a broad overview. Remember that the school is divided into Key Stages and Mileposts. Foundation Stage Early Years: 3-4 year olds Reception: 4-5 year olds The Foundation Stage Curriculum is centred round the Early Learning Goals: Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Mathematics, Communication, Language and Literacy, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development and Creative Development. French is also offered to children from age 3 for whom English is the mother tongue. Key Stage 1 Milepost 1 Year 1: 5-6 year olds Year 2: 6-7 year olds Here, the curriculum is made up of English Language and Literacy, Maths, French/EAL and PE (including gym, games and swimming). The elements of ICT, Music, Science, History and Geography are integrated into the theme units of study of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Key Stage 2 Milepost 2 Year 3: 7-8 year olds Year 4: 8-9 year olds Milepost 3 Year 5: 9-10 year olds Year 6: 10-11 year olds Here, the curriculum is made up of (including gym, games and swimming) and Science.

The elements of ICT, Music, History, Geography and Luxembourgish are integrated into the themed units of study of the International Primary Curriculum. The school has chosen to implement units from the IPC curriculum because it is an international curriculum, providing an across-curricular, thematic, rigorous teaching structure designed to engage children of all abilities in today’s world. In addition all these units cover the skills required by the National Curriculum. Fundamental to the IPC approach to learning is a clear progression in skill development. This even applies to the IPC’s personal learning goals which emphasise adaptability, resilience, thoughtfulness, cooperation, enquiry, morality, communication and respect. In addition, internationalism is embedded within the entire curriculum, helping children develop a coherent international mindedness through all subjects. The topics that will be covered this year are chosen from the following: Early Years: • All about Me • Food • Nursery rhymes • Transport • Shapes, Colours and Patterns • Changes Reception • Family and Friends • Let’s pretend • Treasure • Shopping • Animals • Up & Away

Milepost 1 Year 1 • Day and Night • Clothes • Circus • Toys • I’m Alive

Year 2 • Transport • Senses • The Stories People Tell • Jobs • We are what we eat

Milepost 2 Year 3 • Time, Place, Earth and Space • Gateways to the World • Chocolate • Treasure/Romans Year 4 • Explorers and Adventures • Active Planet • They Made a Difference • Clean Water, Dirty Water

Milepost 3 Year 5 • Mission to Mars • Moving People • Climate Control • Power of Water Year 6 • Space Explorers • Go with the Flow • Settlements • The Time Tunnel The particular topic title for each class is contained in the termly letter. Homework There are many different views on the value of homework and the format it should take. Here at St George’s we strive to strike a balance between following up school learning, the need to develop the whole person by introducing a wide choice of out of school activities and the need to rest and play. Parent involvement is paramount but should be to encourage their learning through praise, discussion, and helping with research. The form and time spent on homework builds up over the years and details are in Appendix IV. English as an Additional Language (EAL) Students for whom English is not their first language will benefit from the EAL programme.

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The goal of the EAL programme is to ensure that these students can function as soon as possible in the regular classroom. Students will be assessed by the class teacher, and allocated to a level of instruction. Students in the primary school will not attend French lessons until it is deemed their English is proficient enough not to suffer from the learning of an additional language. Students will be regularly assessed in English and exit from the programme or continue as is deemed advantageous to each individual student. There is no additional charge made for this instruction as long as the support is in small groups.

Library All children in the primary school visit the library on a specific day each week when they have the opportunity to choose books and to learn how to use a library. They also have the opportunity to visit the library before and after school. Pupils should treat all books with care. No throwing, bending or defacing of books. The borrowing period for students is one week and as a general rule, the following applies: • • • • •

Early Years are allowed 1 book at a time. Reception are allowed 1 book at a time. Years 1 & 2 are allowed 2 books at a time, at least one to be fiction. Years 3, 4 & 5 are allowed up to 3 books at a time, at least one to be fiction. Year 6 is allowed up to 4 books at a time, at least one to be fiction.

Library books for the primary school must be conveyed in the special blue bag when transported to and from the library. This book bag is provided free of charge by the school. Lost or damaged books should be replaced by the student’s family.

ICT All students from Year 1 upwards have their own individual card to access school computers in order to ensure security of work stores and level of internet access. Loss of card will result in a €15 replacement charge. Students in Year 2 upwards are required to sign a Computer Use Policy (see Appendix V). The school has a guest network to enable internet access to personal laptops and mobile devices. AEN students may be given a school laptop to enable them to complete assignments. This needs to be returned at the end of the school year. Internet safety meetings for parents are held on a regular basis and informational booklets sent home. School Trips When it is appropriate students will undertake school trips in order to extend their learning in particular topics. Details of these will be circulated in advance with necessary permission slips. These forms and any necessary payment should be returned promptly by the due date. Failure to return these forms will result in the student not being able to participate and having to work with another class for the duration of the trip. Parents need to request an “Autorisation Parentale” from their commune and give it to the class teacher for any trip. This form is to allow St George’s, as a school, to take responsibility for the students (those under 18 years of age) whilst on a trip out of Luxembourg. Students in these groups are expected to attend these trips. Inappropriate behaviour on a residential trip may result in a student being sent home immediately. In such cases the additional cost will be borne by the parents, who may be required to bring back the student at their own expense.

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Special Events To further enhance the curriculum a number of special events are held each year. Traditionally these have been: • St George’s Day. • Book Week when the focus is on reading for pleasure from as many sources as possible. • ‘The History Man’ – this is a chance for the children in the primary school to experience a hands-on approach to history. • Art Exhibition when each student (up to end of Key Stage 3) will exhibit a number of pieces of art work – this is a really special sight to see. • Where possible a theatre group. • Book Sales. • Maths or Science days and Sports days. • Cross Curricular Week. • Music concerts.

Finding out how your child is doing Channels of Communication If you have a question and / or concern about classroom issues, please contact your child’s teacher. The teacher is in the best position to provide you with immediate and accurate information. Each Milepost also has an Achievement and Progress Leader and they can give further help at this stage. If your concern is shared by a number of the parents in your class either: talk to your class representative who will discuss it with the Head Teacher of each of the sections of the school, or make a direct appointment. If your concern is about a general school policy or decision, or if your concerns were not resolved by speaking with the teacher, please speak with the appropriate Head Teacher. In the unusual circumstances that the situation is still not resolved then contact should be made to the chairperson of the Board of Governors (contact details

If you are not sure who you need to talk to, you are always safe speaking with the Head Teacher who can direct you as needed. Appointments can be made via the primary school office or by her direct email. Communication to Parents Parents/carers with children in Reception - Year 6 will find details of the children’s homework, reading requirements etc. in the students’ Homework Diary. This book is also an opportunity for parents/carers to quickly communicate with teachers. To inform of changes in pick up arrangements, parents of the younger children should make use of the special pink slips available on the wall outside of the classroom or from Reception desk. Given how busy staff are it is essential that these changes are in writing. Parent Requests for Meetings If parents have concerns about their child’s progress or would like clarification on a particular issue, they are invited to request a meeting with their child’s class teacher or the subject teacher concerned. The request can be made directly to the teacher concerned via email or Homework Diary. Please try to give an indication of the subject of the request, times for possible meetings and your contact details so that the teacher concerned can contact you. Please try to respect the instructional times of the class and not occupy the teachers during these times. Newsletter The school publishes a weekly newsletter which can be found on our website www.st-georges.lu/ community. In the event parents do not have access to the website they can request a paper version

from the school reception. The newsletter contains important information regarding the school and dates for your calendar. Parent School Contact Excellent parent/teacher relationships are a priority. We do all that we can to encourage regular and open contact with parents. Curriculum information is available on our website and there are regular opportunities throughout the school year for you to find out about your child’s learning journey. The list below gives you an insight into some of the events that help you to understand how well your child is achieving as well as learning about the curriculum. • termly year group specific curriculum information letter • curriculum information meetings for reading, maths, spelling etc. • IPC end of unit celebrations • Foundation stage end of year open portfolio days • individual parent consultations • written school reports • Year 1-6 open mornings to share your child’s achievements in Maths, English and Science (ROA reviews) • open assemblies • transition meetings for year 6 and also for Reception parents. • Year 6 parents ’Come back to school morning!’ Display Boards We are proud of the work of the students and like to share it with parents and other visitors so please, if you are in school, take the time to admire the good work boards mounted around the school. The content of these is changed regularly to reflect class/ subject learning. Seeing Your Child’s Teacher It is natural that you will want to know how your own child is doing at school and teachers are always happy to see parents when they are available - the best time for enquiries is often immediately after school. Please note that teachers will generally not be available to see parents during the school day (8:40-15:15). It is always best to

see your child’s teacher early so that a small issue does not become a large one. If you wish to contact a teacher via e-mail, please do so through the Reception: reception@ st-georges.lu. We will ensure that urgent messages are given to the teacher as soon as possible. Formal Feedback on Progress Parent Conferences (Report Days) are held twice per year – once in the Autumn Term and once in the Spring Term. In the Autumn Term, this is a chance to meet the teacher and discuss how your child is settling in at that point. A more detailed target sheet for English, Maths and French will then be sent home towards the end of the Autumn term; these targets will have been discussed with the students, but should you have concerns, you can make an appointment to meet the teacher. In Spring these targets will be reviewed and new targets set and discussed as part of the parent/ teacher conference for the rest of the school year. This will help you understand your child’s progress and inform you of the direction they need to pursue in order to make further progress. Children in Years 5 and 6 should also take part in the meetings. In the event you are unable to attend the conference meetings, the target sheets will be sent out to you by poSt Parents are then requested to sign one copy and return it to the school office. The final school report that is for all subjects is issued at the end of the school year. On this occasion the school does not close for parent conference meetings but should there be concerns about the student, parents would of course be called to come into school.

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available from the school office). The chairperson will reply within 5 working days of receipt of the letter to arrange a meeting to discuss the best way forward (see Complaint procedure, available from the Reception Desk).

Learning and Assessment Children’s learning and achievement progress is regularly evaluated. Teacher assessment is carried out in many different ways, including: observation, discussion, questioning and by marking children’s work, identifying what it is that children need to do next to improve. The information gathered from this adds to the overall picture of each child which teachers build up throughout the year. Teachers also make use of standardised assessment materials in order to gain further information about children’s progress. This is communicated to you through Progress in Maths (PIM) and Progress in English (PIE) tests, which are undertaken in the latter half of the year and results sent out towards the end of the school year. Details about levels used in the school are contained in Appendix VI and on the website. Additional Educational Needs (AEN) The goal of the AEN programmes is to provide support to students with individual learning needs in order to enable them to fully access all areas of the curriculum. The school also has an Educational Consultant who can test individual students. The school can offer support teaching for children with certain types and levels of special needs. Students are reviewed at the beginning of the academic year and their needs level reviewed by the class teacher, AEN teacher, Head Teacher and Educational Consultant. Students who require support are then offered a level of small group support. Should the needs of the students require larger amounts of support or even one-on-one support then a charge would be made. In the case of severe special needs the school would have to consider whether it could continue to offer

a suitable programme and the level of support that would be necessary to ensure the progress of the student without affecting the progress of the other students. Where necessary, parents will be recommended to consider further testing conducted by outside agencies. As there may be a cost involved, parents will be informed before this takes place. Teachers also review classes for any students whom they consider to be gifted and talented. This would be communicated to the Head Teacher and appropriate provision then made. The school currently has a visiting speech and language therapiSt Should you consider that your child could benefit from the services of this therapist please either tell the teacher or let the school office know. Awards Awards ceremonies for achievement in various subjects and competitions are held towards the end of the school year. As part of the swimming programme the children from Reception upwards take part in the Amateur Swimming Awards Programme from the UK and from Year 3 upwards they take part through the gym programme in the British Gymnastic Awards. These have a standard programme that must be completed to attain each level. Although we try to ensure that each student, particularly amongst the youngest, receives an award each year this is not always possible as the children do not make linear progress. Poor attendance due to illness would be another factor to affect the gaining of such an award. Although your child will be disappointed should they not achieve an award, we would ask that you help them deal with the situation as it is a valuable lesson for later life! Promotion of Students Students are not required to sit a control exam to pass onto the next

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year group. Should it unusually be considered in the student’s best interest to remain in the same grade for two academic years then parents would be notified in advance during the summer term and requested to discuss the matter with the Head Teacher. In the equally unusual case of students being advanced out of their chronologically correct year the same procedure would take place.

Helping your Child with their Learning Learning Focused Questions You can support your child’s learning at home by asking them learning focused questions. Asking your child ‘What did you learn today?’ will get them to think far more deeply about the knowledge they gained, and the skills they practiced, than simply asking them ‘What did you do today?’ Try asking these questions when your child is doing their homework, or even just after a school day. What are you learning? Why are you learning this? How do you know if you are successful in this learning? Are you enjoying this learning? Is this learning interesting? Why? Is it difficult, easy or just right? How do you learn best? What stops you from learning? What can you do if you’re stuck with your learning? What would you like to learn next? We provide some booklets to help you support your children at home. We know that for many parents, helping children learn to read is both a lot of fun and a challenge! It is similarly so with maths. Modern methods can seem confusing and so different to the time when we were all at school ourselves. The booklets provided are designed to help you in some key areas. If there is anything you are unsure about, please ask and do make every effort to come to the regular workshops that staff run to explain how the curriculum works and how children learn.

There are many ways you can help your child in maths: Adults use lots of maths at home, in everyday activities such as cooking, shopping and DIY. We use a range of maths when spending money, measuring, calculating, and so on. You can talk with your child about things like planning the meals for the week and making a shopping list. Using money is good for counting and doing maths mentally, and measuring is good for es timating. Reading Together Remember three stages: • Read to children - keep on reading. • Read with children - share the text together. • Read out loud together - talk about what you’ve been reading (more than one child can be involved in this activity). This is a great confidence builder and enables children to establish a rhythm in reading. Listening to children reading out loud This activity should not occur before children have been given an opportunity to prepare a particular passage or book. Remember reading is not a teSt They can listen and follow the text several times if they wish. Encourage the children to come to you to read when they feel ready to do so. From a very early stage, let children read a book silently and then use your time to talk about what they have read. Do not expect perfect recall but do praise evidence of reading for meaning. Role of Parents The school aims to work collaboratively with parents and would ask that you help us in the

following ways: • Please encourage children to follow school rules and if the school has to use reasonable sanctions to punish a child, please support the actions of the school. If you have any concern about the way that your child has been treated, you should initially contact the class teacher. If the concern remains, you should contact the appropriate Head Teacher. • Inform school immediately of any change to contact details. • Inform school immediately if your child has nits, worms or any infectious disease. • Always close the doors to the buildings and the gates to the campus as you leave. • Park with due regard for the neighbours and the possible entry of deliveries and emergency service vehicles. • The staff car park may only be used by those who need the disabled parking space. • Inform the school of any changes to pick up arrangements for primary children in writing. • Practise road safety with younger children. • Help ensure your student/s complete their homework independently. • Do not smoke on school premises (these extend from the rue des Peupliers) and preferably not within sight of the school premises. • When driving on the school site pay particular care and attention to the students, and all pedestrians. The maximum speed limit is 10km/h.

Discipline and Behaviour Philosophy A social contract exists among all people whether there are written rules or not. To be a member of a civilised society, students have obligations to themselves and to others. No person exists in a vacuum. While it is important to satisfy personal needs it is equally important to develop skills in cooperation to enable productive group work.

Away from school, on public buses etc., students are still representatives of the school and therefore their behaviour should be of the highest standards. Our school rules are based on these principles and are displayed in all areas of the school. Rewards and consequences are age appropriate. The rules, rewards and consequences are made known to the students at the beginning of the year and on entry to the school and are often reinforced. The children from Reception to Year 6 work on a form of positive behaviour reinforced with rewards based on Golden Time. Golden Time is held once per week for about 30 minutes. The activities are special and in the case of the older classes the students pre-choose their options. Should misbehaviour warrant it, a portion of Golden Time is withdrawn and the student/s concerned will review with the teacher why this is the case. Students react well to this form of discipline and seldom lose any of their Golden Time. From Year 2 the students can work towards class treats; this is not suitable for the younger students as it is not instant enough! The class, when they reach a prearranged target, will put forward various suggestions for a treat and the decision will then be taken on a majority vote. Poor behaviour may result in a detention being given. More serious instances of contravening school rules can result in temporary, or even permanent, exclusion. The Head Teacher is responsible for taking this decision. School Rules The Whole School Rules Are • We are gentle • We are kind and helpful • We work hard • We look after property • We listen to people • We are honest

KS1/KS2 Rewards • Your teacher will say well done

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You will get a sticker. You will get points for your class special reward. You will be given special jobs to do. You will go to Mrs. Duxbury for an award. Your teacher will tell your parents that you have behaved well. You will get a special certificate at the Good Work Assembly.

Although we emphasize positive behaviour there are times when consequences for poor behaviour have to be used.

KS1/KS2 Consequences • Your teacher will give you two reminders about your bad behaviour. • You will miss two minutes of your playtime or Golden Time. • You will miss five minutes of your playtime or Golden Time. • You will walk with an adult during playtime. • You will have to sit in Mrs. Duxbury’s office during playtime. • You will have to go see Mrs. Duxbury to talk about your bad behaviour. • Your teacher will have to talk to your parents about your bad behaviour. • Mrs. Duxbury will have to speak to your parents about your bad behaviour. These general rules result in the following behaviour expectations of students:

Moving about the buildings • Walk in the school area on the right of corridors, stairs etc. • Use the stairs safely – no jumping, sliding or pushing. • Move quietly around the buildings between classes. Playground • Students should only leave the playground with permission from the supervisors in charge. • Students should treat the equipment with respect and not damage it in any way. • There should be appropriate playground behaviour at all times, i.e. no throwing sticks,

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kicking, pushing, bad behaviour, damage to surroundings. Once the whistle is blown at the end of break, students in primary should remain still until they are dismissed to their classrooms by the supervisors on duty.

Lunch • Students talk in a calm manner only with other students seated immediately beside them at their table. • Students should remain seated unless they are throwing rubbish away, packing their lunch boxes away or cleaning up. • When students are finished eating they remain in their seats until dismissed by the teacher in charge. • Teachers will only dismiss tables when they are clean, including the area underneath. Classroom expectations Each teacher will spend time at the beginning of the year formulating a list of classroom expectations with their students that are particular to them. Computers • Students should not eat or drink anywhere near computers. • Students should make sure hands are free of paint, dirt, etc. • Students should not install their own software. • Students should not access/ change the work of other students. • Students are not allowed unsupervised access to the internet. Extra-Curricular Activities • Leave the playground promptly when the whistle blows and make your way to the club designated room. • Come prepared with proper clothing and equipment. • Treat the instructor with the same respect as that accorded to a member of the teaching staff.

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Stay with the group until collected by an adult.

Bullying Our school rules should mean a positive environment for all students but there may be occasional times when bullying is taking place. In instances of suspected bullying (including cyber-bullying), students should report these incidents to any member of staff. Parents can help in this by: • Reporting any concerns about bullying to the Teacher/Head Teachers promptly. • Making sure that they get feedback. • Letting the school deal with a bullying problem. Don’t approach alleged ‘bullies’ or their parents yourself. • Coming back to the school immediately if you have further concerns or a bullying problem appears to be continuing or resurfacing.

Promoting Positive Behaviour Apart from the rewards mentioned already the school has various systems in place to promote this positive behaviour. The underlying principles are: • Taking care of Yourself • Taking care of Others • Taking care of Our School Assemblies Assemblies are used throughout the school year to promote positive behaviour - they often follow a theme, for instance sharing, loyalty or perseverance The children‘s achievements in and out of school are also reported and praised during assemblies. School Awards These are certificates awarded in assemblies to pupils in Years 1-6 for progress in academic work, kindness to others, helpfulness in class, extra effort. The children in Foundation receive awards as well, appropriate to their age. We also have a system of Golden

Good behaviour certificates are awarded three times a year and gain house points. Circle Time These sessions are used to develop children’s self-awareness, positive self-esteem and confidence. Circle Time helps with listening and speaking skills, as children are encouraged to participate and listen. House Points A positive attitude in and out of classes is rewarded in many different ways through stickers and the certificates mentioned, and most of all, through verbal praise. It is important to note that the child makes a fresh start at the beginning of each day. Certificates and Head Teacher stickers also gain house points. Children are placed in one of four ‘houses’. Siblings are placed in the same house: • Fire (orange) • Water (blue) • Wind (yellow) • Earth (green)

Playtimes At St George’s we recognise that playtimes are an important part of every child’s day. Through play children develop vital personal, social and physical skills, as well as having fun with friends. Playing by the rules All children are taught to respect the school playground. Children think about sensible rules with

their teachers and talk in assembly about how to play sensibly on our exciting playground. The student council has an important role in helping to decide on what a great playtime looks like in the school. Playtime Supervision The school staff are on duty to look after the children during playtimes. They put out a large variety of extra play equipment for the lunchtime play and a School Nurse is always on hand during playtime. When playtime ends children are expected to walk quietly to their classes and sit down quietly, ready to begin their next lesson.

Extra-Curricular Activities In addition to the curricular opportunities available to St George’s students, the school organises a range of extracurricular activities during lunch time and after school. Activities can include Ceramics, French, Mandarin, Chess, Recorder, Guitar, Drama, Netball, Football and Art. The exact programme of extracurricular activities varies from term to term depending on numbers, but it can be possible for new activities to be set up if demand from students is great enough. Each term a list of after school activities is circulated. Students can enrol in these activities for a small fee. Extra-curricular activities are organised by the Clubs Secretary. We hope that all children will be able to participate in the activities of their choosing. However unfortunately, due to our concern for health and safety, it is necessary for most activities to have a limited number of spaces so make sure you sign up promptly. There is the opportunity to change activities every term, so please try to encourage your child to complete the term in the activity he/she has chosen.

Parents are requested to pick their children up promptly after these clubs. Any parent picking up their child late (without extenuating circumstances) will be charged €40. Regular late pick up will result in the student not being allowed to attend the club. Payment for each of these clubs should be made by the requested time and late payment will result in the student being unable to attend the club. We also offer an extensive music programme with individual and group lessons in a wide variety of instruments. Details are included in the music handbook which can be obtained from reception or contact the music department at music@ st-georges.lu. As a health and safety requirement, please make sure you sign in and out at the reception if you are required to enter school grounds to collect your child from an after-school activity. Please note you should only sign out as you leave the premises. After School Fun Club For further information on this facility, enquire with the Clubs Secretary or email clubs@stgeorges.lu. If you are delayed for any reason to collect your child from Fun Club, please call the school to inform us. Any parent picking up their child after 17:30 (without extenuating circumstances) will be charged €40.

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Tickets which are awarded daily for good behaviour in break times and lunchtimes. These are then part of a lucky draw, the winners of which will have a special treat. For the moment Key Stage 1 have chosen to have a golden table on Friday lunch to which they invite the Deputy and Head Teachers. Key Stage 2 have decided on an ice cream treat eaten in the garden. The number of Golden Tickets awarded in a week is large and the gross number is counted in each Key Stage towards extra playtime equipment.

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ASBL (Association Sans But Lucratif) – non profit making association The category of Associate Member of the School ASBL was created in 2008. The intention was that this should be open to all staff and parents of the school who wished to join. This body within the ASBL is not a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA); all associate members will be just that, associate members with no distinction made between parents or staff. The ASBL already has a Chairman so another one is not required. This body will be administered and run by the Board. Becoming an Associate Member: For new parents, unless you unchecked the box, then you are automatically a member. If your child has been enrolled for over a year, and you are not yet a member, you can request a form from the Reception Desk or use the form in Appendix VII.

Membership of Professional Bodies The school is an accredited member of COBIS (Council of British International Schools in the European Community, www.cobis.org.uk), an associate member of the ECIS (European Council of International Schools, www.ECIS.org), CIS (Council of International Schools, www.cois.org), The Society of Heads (www. thesocietyofheads.org.uk) and CESSIB (Council of English Speaking Schools in Benelux). The school also maintains informal relationships with other schools which follow a similar curriculum, so ensuring continuous professional development for the staff of the school.

Exam Centre

The school is registered as an Examination Centre for Cambridge, Edexcel and AQA exams.

Staff We aim to employ highly experienced qualified teachers who have experience of the National Curriculum of England and Wales which forms the basis of our schemes of work. Some of these staff have prior experience of teaching in International School settings. For details of the current staff allocation please see Appendix VIII.

Notice of Leaving All families are required to give a term’s notice of their intention to leave the school. This notice should be addressed to the Finance Manager (financemanager@st-georges.lu). Forwarding addresses and addresses of new schools must be given to the office to enable records to be sent on. This should be done as soon as possible. Failure to supply the address of the new school will result in the student’s file being archived in line with the school’s retention policy.

Tuition Fees and Extra Charges Parents are reminded that invoices received for payment of fees or Extras (canteen, music lessons, etc.) must be paid by the due date. If payment cannot be made on time then you must contact the Business Office so that an arrangement can be made and confirmed in writing by the school. If payment is not made within thirty days of the due date on the invoice or by the date agreed with the Business Office, your children may be excluded from attendance at the school. End of year reports and academic documents will be retained until all outstanding invoices are paid. Your contact at the Business Office is Ms Birgit Dubuisson and she can be contacted at the school or at billing@st-georges.lu.

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Dates, Memberships & Finance Information

Associate membership of St George’s International School Luxembourg

Appendix I Bus Contract, Timetables & Maps

BUS

CONTRACT

Recognising that using school transport should be both a safe and pleasant experience for everyone on the bus, I agree to observe the School Transport Regulations, which I have read and understood. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

I will remain seated in my assigned seat until I reach my destination. I will wear my seatbelt. I will be reasonably quiet, not creating any noise that may distract the driver. I will not use my mobile phone on the bus. I will respect the feelings of my fellow-travellers, behaving towards them in manner, language and courtesy, as expected of a St George’s student. 6. I will respect the property of the bus company, neither causing damage, nor leaving rubbish behind. 7. If reprimanded, I will behave as directed by the driver or the bus monitor. I understand that failure to observe the above points may result in temporary or permanent suspension of the bus service. Repeated disregard of bus regulations will result in permanent suspension of service. Child’s Name …………………………………………… Class ………… Bus route number …………………………………… Start date ………… Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Student signature …………………………

Pick Up Stop

Drop Off Stop

Parent/Guardian signature ……………………

Date ……………………………………

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Bertrange – Rte d’Arlon Belle Etoile/Quick 7:52 Strassen – Rte d’Arlon Place Benelux Arrêt Bus 7:57 Strassen – Rte d’Arlon CHL Arrêt Bus 7:59 Hamm – St George’s 8:15

Drop off 15:58 15:53 15:50 15:30

Route 2 – Canach Canach – Post 7:53 Oetrange – Eiter 7:56 Moutfort – Cimetière 8:00 Sandweiler – Schiltzperdchen 8:05 Hamm – St George’s 8:15

15:52 15:49 15:45 15:40 15:30

Route 3 – Kirchberg Glacis Car Park (Ave. De la Faiencerie end) 7:55 Kirchberg European School Car Park 8:05 Hamm – St George’s 8:15

15:50 15:40 15:30

Route 4 – Itzig Itzig Plateau – Hubertuspad/Haupeschpad 7:46 Itzig Kiirch 7:48 Hesperange – Holleschbierg 7:50 Hesperange – Am Keller 7:51 Fentange – Hiehl 7:56 Hesperange – Spretzebhaus 8:00 Howald – Jhangli 8:05 Hamm – St George’s 8:15

15:59 15:57 15:55 15:54 15:49 15:45 15:40 15:30

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Appendix I

Pick Up Route 1 – Bertrange

Bus Route 1: Bertrange 22 | St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International School, Luxembourg

Bus Route 2: Canach

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Bus Route 4: Itzig

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Appendix II Parking Information

August 2013

Dear Parents

Below you will find the pickup and drop off arrangements for school and the parking option available to help decrease congestion. There are 3 options for you to choose from: Option 1 – Parking off site

Option 2 – School Bus

Option 3 – Use Kiss & Fly

Due to school buses there is no parking permitted on campus at both ends of the school day. You will require to use the adjacent roads and walk to and from the school campus. Please see the map below.

Zone jaune (3 hrs) Zone jaune (5 hrs) Zone violette (10 hrs) Public car park

Alternatively, to completely avoid the campus, consider reserving a space for your child on one of the school buses. This is a fantastic, supervised service provided free of charge. If you decide to use Kiss & Fly, to ensure safety please note: • Do not leave your car unattended even for a few minutes. • Kiss & Fly will not be open before 3:15pm when school finishes. • Do Not U-turn at the entrance to Kiss & Fly. • No reversing please! • No stopping ‘after drop off’/pick up’. The speed limit on site is 10km per hour. Even younger children can use this facility as it is staffed and they can be escorted to their classes. 26 | St George’s International School, Luxembourg

Any primary school child arriving before 8.00am should remain under the supervision of their parents until 08:00.

Primary (08:00-08:20) • EY entry and exit for all children and parents in Early Years will be via Door 3. • Reception can be dropped off into the outdoor learning area outside their classroom from 8.00 onwards. The children will be supervised from 8:00am until 8:20am. Entry to this area is through the gate by Door 1. • Children in Years 1-6 can be dropped in Area B from 08:00 onwards. Supervision will be assured in the playground areas. For some children this will give them an added bonus of being able to play outside after fairly long, stuffy car rides. • The whistle will be blown at 8:20am when the children will enter the building to go to their classrooms.

Primary (after 08:20) • Yr 1 pupils will enter through Door 2, for registration at 08:30am. • Yr 2 pupils will enter through Door 3 for registration at 08:30am. • Parents of Yr 2 pupils; to encourage independence please say ‘goodbye’ to your child at Door 3 where they will be greeted by a member of staff and will then walk to the classrooms by themselves. • Years 3, 4 and 6 will enter through Door 6 for registration at 08:30am. • Year 5 pupils will enter through Door 7 for registration at 08:30am. • Any student who arrives after 08:30 will need to enter via the Admin building and inform the Receptionist of their arrival so that our records are correct and their safety is assured. In really bad weather (a decision will be taken by the school), pupils will be able to wait indoors – look for notes on fences/main doors.

Pick-up Lunchtime (available to Early Years only) Pupils can be picked up from Reception Desk in new Admin Building at 13:00pm. Any child being picked up late will be waiting for their parents in Reception. Repeated late pick up may result in a charge.

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Appendix II

Drop-off

Pick-up – After School NOTE NEW FINISH TIME: Year 1–6 3:15pm, Rec/EY’s should be picked up at 3:00pm unless riding on the bus or using Kiss/Fly in which case inform us in writing so they can be supervised.

Primary [Entry to the collection areas are accessible after 3:10pm] Years 1 will be waiting in Area K. Reception students can be picked up from the outdoor learning area outside their classroom. Years 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be waiting with their teachers in Area B. We do appreciate that parking is a highly sensitive topic; however the safety of the children should be everyone’s concern. Thank you for your help in this matter. Don’t forget the canteen is open for breakfast from 7:45am. Primary students should be accompanied by parents or (if in Year 1 and upwards) older siblings in Secondary. The canteen is also open from 3:15 – 4:30pm for homework - for primary students supervised by parents.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs H. Duxbury Head Teacher (Primary)

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Request for School to Administer Medication The school will not give your child any medication unless you complete and sign this form, and the nurse has agreed that she will administer it. DETAILS OF PUPIL: Name:

Date of Birth:

Class: Address: CONDITION/ILLNESS: MEDICATION DETAILS: Name of medication (as on container): Duration of medication (how long will your child take this medication): Date medication dispensed: Dosage and method:

Timing of medication:

Special precautions: EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: Name:

Relationship to Pupil:

Daytime telephone no: Signature: Date: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SCHOOL: I agree that will receive everyday at . Will be given/supervised whilst he/she takes their medication by This agreement will continue until: Signature: Date:

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Appendix II & III

Appendix III

Appendix IV Homework At St George’s we believe that the main purposes of homework are: • To develop our links with you, the parents. • To help you to understand what your children are learning in school. • To give your child the opportunity to practise what they are learning, particularly in literacy and numeracy. • To develop self discipline and perseverance and become independent learners. • To help your child to learn to plan the wise use of time and to develop confidence. • To develop the ‘THE HOMEWORK HABIT”. • To increase self esteem through knowing that their achievements are regarded as important by both home and school. • To extend school learning. The purpose and the amount of homework change as your child gets older. For children in Reception and Years 1 & 2 the homework could include reading, phonic practice, word games, learning number facts and reading together. The time spent on homework will be about 1 hour each week for Years 1 & 2 and 30 minutes for Reception. You should also share other books by reading with your child for between 10 and 20 minutes a day. In Years 3-6 the main purpose of homework is to provide opportunities for your child to develop the skills of independent learning. By the time your child reaches Year 6 their homework will cover a range of tasks and curriculum content. In Years 3-6 homework could include: • Regular opportunities to practise word and sentence work • Finding out information • Reading in preparation for lessons • Regular opportunities to practise number skills • French The time spent on homework tasks will extend in Year 6 to the equivalent of 30 minutes each day spread over the week. Whenever possible, homework will be set regularly so that you can organize the routine at home. Daily reading to your child should still be continued and children who no longer have set reading homework from their teacher should read independently every day from a wide selection of books. This should be for at least 20 minutes per night. Late homework may result in the loss of Golden Time. Continued late homework will be reported to parents. Homework tasks will come home in a folder and will be accompanied by a homework diary in which space is provided for you to comment.

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Computer Use Policy Years 2-3 At St George’s we are proud of the fact that we have a substantial number of laptops, computers for use in our classrooms, and access to Internet throughout the whole school. The school has made a large investment, and will continue to make a significant investment to maintain the computer services we provide to our students and staff. As users, we are all responsible for the care and maintenance of our computer hardware and software. The use of the school’s computers and Internet is a privilege and not a right. For this reason we expect all users to adhere to certain norms that will help preserve our computers in good condition and ensure wise use of our internet resources so they will be available for the use of the whole student body. Below is a list of specific norms that apply to students at St George’s. This policy applies to students in Years 2-3. 1. I will never lend my computer access card to another student. 2. I will keep my password private and not tell it to others 3. I will logoff the computer when I am finished using it. 4. I will not download anything without permission. 5. I will only use a computer if I have permission from a teacher to use it. 6. I will not waste paper and ink by printing things I do not need for my schoolwork. 7. I will not harm or destroy any equipment or information on purpose. 8. I will not change any setting on any school computer without permission. When students break a point of this agreement, depending on the severity of the offence they will be dealt with in the following manner: 1. A verbal warning 2. A one-week suspension of the student’s access to the school’s computers. I have read the following document and agree to keep these rules: Parent Name: Signature: Student First Name:

Last Name:

Signature: Year:

Date:

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Appendix IV & V

Appendix V

Appendix V Computer Use Policy Years 4-6 At St George’s we are proud of the fact that we have a substantial number of laptops, computers for use in our classrooms, and access to Internet throughout the whole school. The school has made a large investment, and will continue to make a significant investment to maintain the computer services we provide to our students and staff. As users, we are all responsible for the care and maintenance of our computer hardware and software. The use of the school’s computers and Internet is a privilege and not a right. For this reason we expect all users to adhere to certain norms that will help preserve our computers in good condition and ensure wise use of our internet resources so they will be available for the use of the whole student body. Below is a list of specific norms that apply to students at St George’s. This policy applies to students in years 4-6. • I will never lend my computer access card to another student. • I will keep my password private and not tell it to others • I will logoff the computer when I am finished using it. • I will use the internet only for school purposes. • I will not use any type of chat or instant messaging, unless a teacher gives me permission. • I will not download anything without permission. • I will only save school related work in my file. • I will not visit any website or create any file that is inappropriate for school. • I will not try to install any programs on any school computers. • I will only use a computer if I have permission from a teacher to use it. • I will not waste paper and ink by printing things I do not need for my schoolwork. • I will not harm or destroy any equipment or information on purpose. • I will not change any setting on any school computer without permission. • I will not remove any computer based equipment from the school premises When students break this agreement, depending on the severity of the offence, they will be dealt with in the following manner: • A verbal/written warning. • A one-week suspension of the student’s access to the school’s computers. • Suspension of the student’s rights until parents have met with the Head Teacher. I have read the following document and agree to keep to these rules: Parent Name: Signature: Student First Name: Signature: Year:

Date:

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Last Name:

Attainment Levels (Primary)

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Level

Just Above Expectations

Just Above Expectations Just Above Expectations Just Above Expectations

At Expected Level

Just Above Expectations

At Expected Level Just Below Expectations

At Expected Level Just Below Expectations Just Below Expectations

At Expected Level

Just Below Expectations Just Below Expectations

4B 4C

At Expected Level At Expected Level

Just Above Expectations

3A Just Below Expectations

3B 3C 2A 2B 2C 1A 1B 1C

Attainment levels describe exactly what a child working at that level will be achieving. Your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teachers will assess the level your child is working at in each subject on a regular basis and through assessments in May. The grid above gives you an approximate range for each year group. Obviously, all children progress at different rates throughout their schooling so it is important that we are aiming for the end of Year 2 and Year 6 attainment levels as a minimum. The subdivided levels assist teachers to monitor how children are progressing from term to term. Any early achievements of end of year expectations are recalculated to establish new target levels. For further information, please see the National Curriculum Levels Guide for Parents, which is available on our website.

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Appendix V & VI

Appendix VI

Appendix VII Associate Membership I / We the undersigned wish to apply to the Board of Governors to be given associate membership of the St George’s International School Luxembourg ASBL.

Full Name

Address

Tel No.

Signature

Date

Name of child / children in school

The completed form should be sent to the School’s Reception Desk.

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Appendix VII & VIII

Appendix VIII Staff Allocation (Correct as of 7th August 2013) Whole School Administration Position School Principal Primary Class/Position Head Teacher (Primary) Deputy Head APL Foundation EY RD RO RT APL Milepost 1 1Mc 1Mi 1Mo 1P 2B 2H 2K APL Milepost 2 3C 3E 3H 4B 4T 4TA APL Milepost 3 5B 5C 5H 6K 6S Art Cooking

Teacher

Name Dr C. Barkei Assistant - Teaching/Learning

Mrs H. Duxbury Mrs K. Griffiths Mrs K. Homer Mrs T. Dew / Mrs N. Haggart / Mrs J. Fitzpatrick / Mrs R. Boyes / Mrs E. Hughes / Ms S. Green / Mrs E. Van t’Hof-Buijs / Mr B. Turner / Mrs D. Ward Ms B. Dixon Mr A. Green Mrs B. O’Meara Mr B. Thompson Mrs S. Turner Mrs J. Walter Miss A. Lawther Mrs J. McKillop Mr S. Wicker Mr M. Millington Mrs C. Kearey / Mrs L. Berg Mrs F. Moore Miss L. White Miss A. Patton Mrs O. Thornton Miss E. Hotchkiss / Mrs B. Burrows-Pym Mrs S. Sanderson Miss L. Holland Miss N. Skinner Mrs J. Kirkhope Mr I. Moore Mrs P. Skinner Ms S. Carty Miss R. Whicher Miss C. Evans Miss R. Whicher Mrs J. Hancock Miss R. Whicher Miss H. Barker Miss E. Hotchkiss Mrs C. Treinen Miss E. Hotchkiss Mrs N. Tarmey Miss E. Hotchkiss Miss E. Watson Miss L. Bennett Mrs R. Collins Miss S. Plahe (LA) Mr T. Hearfield Mrs N. Kelly / Mrs E. Clarke Mrs K. Smith Mrs J. Brandon (LA) Mrs T. Tanner / Mrs J. Tyrrell Mrs K. Eliot / Mrs M. Elliott Primary Parent Handbook 2013-2014 | 35

Appendix VIII Staff Allocation (Correct as of 7th August 2013) Primary (continued) Class/Position Teacher Drama Mrs P. Skinner Mrs V. Guth / Mrs Z. Shaft / French Mr L. Tarmey Fun Club Mrs S. Jennings Mr P. Heley / Mrs L. Morris / Music Mr J. Reilly ICT Miss A. Lawther / Miss E. Watson Library P.E. Mrs K. Donovan Mrs E. McNaughton / Swimming Mrs S. Sanderson Whole School Position AEN Instrumental Lessons Instrumental Lessons (External Teachers) Speech Therapy Administration Position Admissions Officer Billing Officer Caretakers Clubs Secretary / Room Allocation Data Manager Finance Manager HR Assistant / Financial Controller IT System Administrator Primary Secretary / PA to Head Teacher (Primary) Project Development Manager Purchasing Officer Reception Desk School Nurses

Assistant - Teaching/Learning

Mrs S. Parker

Name Mr A. Robertson (Educational Consultant) / Mrs P. Charlton Mrs S. Baumgaertel / Mrs J. Dunster / Mrs L. Lagny-Delatour / Mr J. Schier / Mrs C. Thomas Mrs N. Eder / Mr C. Hastings / Mrs S. Kim / Ms I. Lejina / Mrs H. Ni Mrs K. Lang

Name Mrs K. Tranter Ms B. Dubuisson Mr A. Baumann / Mr R. Colling Miss C. Thomas Mrs L. Kramer Mrs E. Kruten Mrs I. Bargache Mr O. Heinz Mrs M. Ladyman Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs

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B. PomiĂ¨s D. Roberts J. Crisp F. Ramage / Mrs N. Ross

Absence 5 After School Fun Club 17 Associate membership of St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International School Luxembourg ASBL 19 Attendance 6 Birthdays 7 Board of Governors 3 Discipline and Behaviour Philosophy 15 Emergency Closure 6 End of Day Routine 6 Exam Centre 19 Extra-Curricular Activities 17 Finding out how your child is doing 12 Getting Involved at School 10 Helping your Child with their Learning 14 Instructional Goals 2 Learning and Assessment 14 Lost Property 10 Lunch & Snack at School 7 Membership of Professional Bodies 19 Notice of Leaving 19 Our Aims and Objectives 2 P.E. 9 Playtimes 17 Promoting Positive Behaviour 16 Public Transport 4 Publications 10 Security Information 6 Start of Day Routine 5 Student Health and Wellbeing 8 Swimming 9 Term & Holiday Dates 18 The School Day 5 Toys 7 Tuition Fees and Extra Charges 19 Visitors 6 Welcoming New Children 10 Welcoming New Parents 10 What should your child wear? 9 What will children learn 11 What your child should and should not to bring to School 7 Who to ask 2 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix

I - Bus Contract, Timetables & Maps 20 II - Parking Information 26 III - Request for School to Administer Medication 29 IV - Homework 30 V - Computer Use Policy 31 VI - Attainment Levels (Primary) 33 VII - Associate Membership 34 VIII - Staff Allocation 35 Primary Parent Handbook 2013-2014 | 37

Appendix VIII & Index

Index

Notes

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Achieving potential through challenge and care. St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International School, Luxembourg A.S.B.L

11, rue des Peupliers L-2328 Luxembourg Phone: +352 42 32 24 Fax: +352 42 32 34 E-mail: reception@st-georges.lu www.st-georges.lu