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SOUTH HARRINGAY JUNIOR SCHOOL
Winners of the DfEE Achievement Award 1997-2000
Mattison Road, London N4 1BD
Telephone: 020 8340 2757
Fax: 020 8340 7541
E-mail: admin@shjs.haringey.sch.uk
Website : www.shjs.haringey.sch.uk
PROSPECTUS
Interim Head Teacher: Ms Lindsey Shaw
Chair of Governors: Mr Jonathan Vellapah
London Borough of Haringey
CONTENTS
Welcome from the Headteacher
Welcome from the Chair of Governors
1.0 Our Mission Statement & The Aims And Values Of Our School
2.0 How the School Is Organised
3.0 Admissions Policy
4.0 School Uniform & Clothing
5.0 The School Day
6.0 Food In School
7.0 The Curriculum
8.0 Special Educational Needs (SEN)
9.0 Learning Mentors
10.0 Behaviour in School
11.0 How You Can Help Your Child to Learn
12.0 Open Evenings
13.0 Security in School
14.0 Your Child’s Health and Welfare
15.0 School Assembly
16.0 School Trips
17.0 The Home/School Agreement
18.0 Checklist Of Important Points To Remember
APPENDICES
Home/School Agreement
School Terms and Holidays
Staff List September 2010
LA Services
Governing Body
HEADTEACHER’S WELCOME
Dear Parents/Carers
Welcome to South Harringay Junior School
We are happy to share your child’s education and development with you.
We hope that this prospectus will help you by providing information about the organisation,
aims and policies of the school.
We know that the prospectus will not answer all your questions. However, should you wish
to discuss any issues about the school in more detail, please contact our office to make an
appointment. Copies of more detailed curriculum and policy documents are available upon
request. Details of how to contact us are on the cover of this prospectus.
With best wishes
Lindsey Shaw
Interim Headteacher
South Harringay Junior School
WELCOME FROM THE
CHAIR OF THE SCHOOL GOVERNORS
Dear Parents/Carers
On behalf of the Governing Body of South Harringay Junior School, I would like to extend a
warm welcome to you.
The Governing Body is made up of parents, local councillors or business people and
members of the school’s staff.
Some governors are elected, some are appointed by Haringey Council and some are co-
opted.
We are responsible for overseeing the management and control of the school and normally
meet once each term. Parents are always welcome to come to the meetings to share their
concerns and give their comments on what the schools are doing. The agenda of each
meeting is available in school beforehand.
Meetings are businesslike but relaxed and friendly. If you have any concerns that you
would like raised in a meeting you can also contact the parent governors or write to me via
the school.
We are here to help the Headteacher and staff of the school to make your child’s education
as good an experience as possible.
With best wishes
Jonathan Vellapah
Chair of the Governing Body
South Harringay Junior School
Aims of South Harringay Junior School
Our school aims to establish a stimulating environment in which the learning process can
take place. A range of experiences is offered, flexible enough to take into account the
individual differences in the way that children acquire knowledge and understanding.
We aim:
To provide a nurturing environment that is positive, vibrant and supportive for all those
who learn and work in our school.
To provide a broad and balanced curriculum that is inclusive of all children and enables
them to grow in understanding and achievement, fulfilling their own potential and
meeting our high expectations.
To celebrate pupils’ efforts / progress and success by developing children’s own
confidence, self-esteem and motivation.
To expect each child to value, trust, respect and show tolerance towards others.
To develop strong links and foster good relationships with parents / carers and other
members of the local and wider community. To work towards a partnership, in the
recognition that our joint resources can be of mutual benefit to our children.
To maintain high staff morale by allowing opportunities for development and room for
personal growth.
To communicate a shared vision and recognise expertise in a caring and supportive
atmosphere.
To maintain a clear, efficient and effective structure which is flexible and appropriate to
the planned development of the school.
We would wish the children to take with them happy memories of their
important, primary years at South Harringay Junior School.
1.0 Vision/Mission statement
Learning and Growing Together
Happy and Safe
Thriving on Challenge
SHJS is a Junior School where the focus is on each individual, acknowledging both rights
and responsibilities. A strong pastoral structure underpins a quality curriculum that seeks to
recognise and develop the potential of every student within a thoughtful, safe and
stimulating environment.
Learning is celebrated in all its forms. The school believes in promoting life-long learning.
We believe that learning is accomplished by giving the child a sense of self-worth. We are
continually striving to help each child gain independence. We work to increase each child’s
self-esteem and to develop an attitude of ‘I can do it’ at all times. It is our aim to create a
positive and nurturing environment in which children learn skills that will enable them
eventually to become independent, productive, caring people.
The school has highly motivated and committed staff, both teaching and non-teaching. We
aim to provide, in partnership with parents and carers, an environment in which each child
is cared for socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually and academically.
The Headteacher, the staff and the Governors at SHJS believe that all children are entitled
to enjoy their childhood. They should be valued for their individuality, culture and heritage.
They should be allowed to develop their full potential in an inspiring and happy
environment.
2.0 How the School is Organised
South Harringay Junior School is a community, co-educational school. It is part of the
South Harringay education site between Mattison Road and Pemberton Road. The site
includes a small swimming pool used by local schools, the Harringay Ladder Children’s
Centre, South Harringay Infant School and Nursery, and South Harringay Junior School.
The Junior School is two-form entry and is divided into eight mixed ability classes.
There is: a parents’ room an art room
a breakfast room an ICT suite
a SEN room a learning mentors’ room
a music room an assembly hall
a gym
The playground has a climbing frame area, a vegetable garden along the New River,
games markings and a football pitch, a gazebo and a shade to provide some shelter from
the sun or rain.
Our school is maintained by the Local Education Authority, Haringey Council.
The Governing Body of South Harringay Junior School holds pubic meetings once a term.
These are advertised in school.
2.1 Friends of South Harringay Junior School
Friends of South Harringay Junior School (PSA) plan fundraising and social events such as
discos, Christmas concerts and an annual combined Infant and Junior Summer Fair. The
association is open to everyone and especially welcomes those who can attend regular
meetings and help with the organisation of events.
Would you like to be part of this? If so, please see the School Office.
2.2 Parental Involvement Teacher
The Parental Involvement Teacher is available to talk to parents about matters to do with
your child’s learning. She runs sessions for parents each week focusing on the curriculum
taught to our children.
We have a Parental Support Advisor who helps parents. Please ask the office which day
she attends.
2.3 The School Council
The School Council is our pupils’ voice, which is made up of two democratically elected
pupils from each class. They discuss issues important to everyone and contribute to whole
school discussions. The council members bring to the meetings issues that have been
raised by their colleagues in class discussions.
2.4 Visiting the Headteacher or Teachers
We welcome the opportunity to talk to parents and make every attempt to be available.
However, if possible, please make an appointment beforehand to see the Headteacher or a
class teacher to ensure that she/he is available. If the matter is urgent, please come at
anytime.
If you wish to talk to your child’s teacher please arrange to come after school, as teachers
are busy in their classes during the school day.
3.0 Admissions Policy
Currently the admission is done centrally but the numbers are limited to 60 pupils in each
year group (two classes of a maximum of 30 each). The admissions criteria follow the
government recommendations. Parents of year 2 pupils in South Harringay Infant School
must confirm their wish to transfer to year 3 at South Harringay Junior School by completing
and returning a standard form in May of each year.
The school holds meetings during the summer term for parents and carers of Infants’ pupils
who will be joining the school in September. Parents who wish to visit the school to
consider an admission are welcome to do so by arrangement.
4.0 School Uniform and Clothing
School uniform is compulsory. This can be ordered online using yourschooluniform.com or
by obtaining an order form from the school office. There are some items of school uniform
for sale directly from the office, so please enquire there. A sweatshirt, fleece or cardigan
must have the school logo. You have the choice to purchase T-shirts and shirts from the
website with the school logo or buy them from a shop of your choice without the logo.
Trousers/skirts should be grey or black.
Please try and consider the weather. Your child needs a warm coat and a sweater
when it is cold. In periods of hot sunny weather shoulders, heads and necks should be
protected against the dangers of sunburn.
Sensible black footwear is suggested. Shoes should be comfortable. Shoes with
pointed toes and small ‘high heels’ are not permitted, as they are dangerous and
unhealthy.
Children are not allowed to wear jewellery to school. For health and safety reasons only
studs are allowed to be worn at school.
4.1 PE or Games Kit
It is necessary for your child to bring a change of clothing for PE/Games. A sensible set of
PE clothes should include a pair of shorts or truck-suit bottoms, a T-shirt and a pair of
plimsoles (soft, safe and cheap canvas shoes). The kit should be in school every day and
taken home for washing on Fridays. T-shirts can be ordered at yourschooluniform.com.
4.2 Swimming Kit
Children from Year 4 to Year 6 have swimming lessons for a term. They must bring a
swimming costume and a towel to school on the day. Children must wear a swimming cap,
which can be purchased from the swimming pool on the first day of swimming.
5.0 The School Day
The school day begins at 8.55am. Your child should be in the playground between 8.45
and 8.55am. The doors are closed at 9.00am.
Lunch break is between 12.00 and 1.00pm.
There is a playtime every morning during which staff are on duty in the playground.
School finishes at 3.30pm. Please collect your child on time from the playground.
Please try and contact us if you are going to be late collecting your child. We will not
ask your child to go home alone if it is not the normal arrangement.
5.1 Attendance and Punctuality
It is very important for children to come to school every school day and to arrive on time.
Children who arrive late miss the beginning of a lesson and disturb the work of their class or
the whole school’s assembly. Electronic attendance registers are filled in soon after 8:55
and closed at 9:05 each morning. Children who arrive late have to make a special visit to
the school office and interrupt their work. Children who are regularly late may feel
embarrassed and upset when they come to school, so please make every effort to ensure
they are on time. If your child is unavoidably late, please come into school with them to
explain.
Please inform the school on the first day of absence of the reason. This may be by
telephone, in writing or by visiting the school.
Certain absences qualify as authorised, e.g., illness, medical appointments or visits that are
in direct connection to a child’s education.
Taking a holiday during term time is strongly discouraged and is not going to be authorised.
In exceptional circumstances the Headteacher may authorise a period of absence but this
must be arranged with the parents/ carers beforehand. Our aim is for minimal disruption to
your child’s education. Other absences count as unauthorised, e.g., if the absence is for
recreational purposes or when no satisfactory explanation for the absence has been
supplied.
The school has an Educational Welfare Officer (EWO) attached to it. The EWO visits the
school regularly to check on absence and lateness. The Headteacher is required to report
cases of consistent lateness or unauthorised absence. A letter is sent to parents and
carers first, advising that if the lateness or unexplained absence persists, the EWO will be
informed.
6.0 Food in School
We are keen to encourage healthy eating in school and children may bring fruit to eat
during the morning break. Drinking water is provided for all pupils at lunchtime. We
encourage children to bring a plastic bottle of water to keep in their classroom. South
Harringay Junior School is a nut free zone. It is of vital importance for all food that is
brought to school to be free of nuts because of some children’s severe nut allergies.
6.1 Lunch Time
At lunch time, the children are brought into the hall in the main building. The children are
supervised during the meal and for the remainder of the lunch break. We have four
S.M.S.A’s or dinner ladies’ who look after the children inside and outside in the playground.
They are supported by 4 Learning Support Assistants who do half an hour lunchtime duties,
focusing on involving all children in games and clubs.
Haringey School Meals Service serves a daily meal every school day. A vegetarian menu
is available. The meals are cooked in the kitchen of the Infant School.
School meals cost £2.00 per day or £10.00 per week.
Please pay for the whole week on Monday (or the first school day of each week). Money
should be placed in an envelope labelled with the child’s name and class, and handed into
the office. The School Meals Service does not have credit arrangements.
Please make cheques payable to South Harringay Junior School.
6.2 Free School Meals
If you want to find out if you are eligible for free school meals or require a form to claim
them, please ask at the school office. The process of applying for free school dinners is
simple and very straightforward, provided you have the necessary documents.
6.3 Packed Lunches
If you prefer, your child can bring sandwiches and a drink to school – no cans or glass
bottles, chocolate, anything with nuts, or fizzy drinks please.
6.4 Breakfast Club
The school runs a free breakfast club, which opens at 8.00 am. Breakfast is prepared and
served until 8:30 when the school gate is closed. The children have a nutritious breakfast
and an opportunity to play quiet games under supervision. If you would like your child to
join, please contact the office. There is a charge of £1 per day for all children, except those
entitled to free school meals.
6.5 Home Lunches
Some children who live near the school go home to eat – this must be properly arranged
and the school informed of the arrangement by a parent.
We request that changes to lunchtime arrangements are timed to coincide with the
beginning of each half-term. This is because school meals are planned for half-termly
blocks and sudden changes in numbers causes disruption.
7.0 The Curriculum
The National Curriculum requires schools to provide a broad and balanced curriculum with
an emphasis on basic literacy and numeracy skills. We follow the National Curriculum
Programmes of Study in English, Maths, Science, Information Technology and Religious
Education.
Programmes of study are also provided for the foundation subjects: History, Geography,
Design & Technology, P.E., Art & Design and Music.
We aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum with the majority of teaching time
devoted to the subjects English, Maths, Science and ICT.
Enrichment activities are undertaken by children in class or in groups, to challenge and
encourage pupils’ thinking and problem solving skills. Pupils go on visits to support their
work and are encouraged to read material relevant to their studies.
At South Harringay Junior School language development is seen as the key to your child’s
education. With good literacy skills pupils are able to become independent learners. We
therefore place great emphasis on language work across the curriculum. Many different
languages are represented in the school and a large number of pupils are bilingual. We
encourage the use of home languages while children become familiar and confident in the
use of English.
A great deal of time is spent planning, reviewing and evaluating the curriculum to ensure
that the school meets the children’s needs. Policy documents and schemes of work have
been produced to support planning. Teachers work in year group pairs to plan each term’s
work and monitor progress. At the beginning of each term you will be sent a summary of
the term’s work plan for your child’s year group and how you can support your child’s
learning.
We teach French as a modern foreign language to all children.
From Year 4 onward children have planned and structures swimming lessons.
We offer free string musical instrument (guitar or violin) tuition to all children in Year
Children who wish to continue, may do so but must pay for the instrument hire.
7.1 English
English is divided into three main areas:
Speaking and Listening – Pupils are taught to read aloud, express themselves clearly when
presenting ideas to a group or larger audience and to listen attentively in a variety of
situations. Role-play and drama are used to develop these skills.
Reading – Children have a variety of sources from which to select reading material, both
fiction and non-fiction. They are encouraged to read independently in pairs and in groups.
They make regular entries in reading diaries to review and comment on stories at school.
Reading books are taken home on a regular basis.
Writing – Pupils compose stories, poems, letters, reports and accounts and are taught to
punctuate their sentences, spell accurately and use Standard English. There are regular
handwriting exercises to help develop a fluent, legible, cursive (joined-up) style.
7.2 Mathematics
Mathematics comprises four strands:
Using and Applying Maths – solving practical problems and carrying out
investigations by selecting the appropriate mathematical skills for the task.
Number and Algebra – reading, recording and ordering numbers, adding,
subtracting, multiplying and dividing, knowledge of fractions and decimals,
recognising number sequences and using symbols instead of numbers.
Shape and Measures – working with and recognising two and three dimensional
shapes, using standard measures and measuring instruments for length, area,
weight, capacity, time and money.
Handling Data – collecting information, presenting it in chart, table or graph form,
analysing and interpreting this information and practical examples of probability.
The subjects in the National Curriculum are not always taught separately. Topics for the
term are most often science-based but include items of knowledge such as historical or
geographical information. Technology is also used in the form of computers and interactive
whiteboards in each classroom.
7.3 Science
Through experimental and investigative work, pupils will be encouraged to carry out their
own investigations and give scientific explanations. The children study a series of topics as
part of a four-year curriculum programme:
Life Processes and Living Things - variation and classification, adaptation, micro-
organisms. Children learn how living things grow, eat, reproduce and keep healthy
and how they adapt and become suited to their environments.
Materials – grouping and classifying materials according to their properties, how
materials can be changed and how mixtures of materials can be separated.
Physical Processes – how electrical circuits are made using batteries, buzzers,
bulbs and wires; the forces of magnetism, gravity, friction, stretching, and
compressing; how different sounds are created and why light passes through some
materials and not others; how the earth orbits around the sun creating day and
night, months and years and seasons.
Pupils learn how science is used in a domestic setting and the part it plays in the wider
world, including links with I.C.T.
7.4 Information Communications Technology (ICT), Includes use of computers
Pupils use a range of IT tools to communicate, investigate and control. They are taught
how to word process, collect and analyse data, create instructions to control events and to
present information in a variety of forms. Years 3 to 6 have Internet access to benefit from
the National Grid for Learning. We are developing a Managed Learning Environment (MLE)
which will improve school-home communications and encourage children to research,
communicate ideas and design questionnaires in a safe on-line environment.
7.5 Religious Education
Many different faiths and all the major religions are represented amongst the children in our
school. Pupils are taught about the major religions and we acknowledge the festivals and
celebrations that take place during the school year.
Children are expected to respect and to learn about other languages, customs and cultures,
which are not their own and to behave in a caring, responsible way.
Pupils are provided with time for silent reflection in moments of collective worship, which
focus on school, regional, national and world events during whole school assemblies.
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Religious Education. Please write to
the Headteacher in the first instance.
7.6 Design and Technology
Pupils generate designs and construct models for a purpose, then evaluate their
effectiveness.
7.7. History
A series of topics are studied covering a range of eras from the Ancient civilisations to
modern times. Often we organise museum visits to help the children with their
understanding and visualisation of the topics. We take every opportunity to use writing
within the Humanities topics so our children will become more confident and fluent writers.
7.8 Geography
There are comparisons of contrasting places, local and distant. Pupils are taught about
human settlement, environmental changes, rivers and the weather. They study and create
maps and learn other Geographical skills.
7.9 Art
The topics chosen for study in Art and Design involve the teaching of a range of Art
processes – drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage, textiles and the use of digital
media. Where possible, topics are linked to other curriculum topics. Each topic involves the
study of a range of artists, encouraging children to explore and develop ideas, investigate,
make, evaluate and develop their work.
7.10 Music
Formal and informal music lessons are carried out in the school. There are singing,
listening and composing sessions. Year 4 children have formal instrumental tuition on
violins or guitars, which are provided free of charge to every child.
Teachers from the Music Resources Centre continue with the instrumental tuition for pupils
in Years 5 and 6, whose parents have applied and paid for lessons. Application forms can
be collected from the school.
7.11 Physical Education
Games and group exercise play an important part in the physical development of your child.
P.E. sessions are held in the school gym and the playground. P.E. is compulsory. If for any
reason your child is unable to participate, please send a note or phone the school
beforehand to explain. Pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 have swimming lessons. Swimming is an
important part of the PE curriculum and all pupils are expected to take part. Parents must
provide a note if their child has to miss a swimming lesson for medical reasons. Children
are encouraged to participate in local sports competitions.
7.12 Personal, Social and Health Education
This area links to aspects of R.E., Science and Humanities. Pupils are taught to become
responsible citizens, to care for their environment and are prepared for the changes they
face as they grow towards adulthood. We use a whole-school programme called SEAL,
which helps us develop a consistent and continuous approach to PSHE.
7.13 Health Education
During their school career, the children will be taught about personal hygiene – how to look
after themselves and their body, the value of exercise and sensible eating habits as well as
the dangers of smoking and other drugs.
All pupils follow a Health & Sex Education programme, which includes a study of the human
life cycle and focuses on puberty, childbirth and conception.
All parents are informed by letter before the topic is taught and you have the right to
withdraw your child from Sex Education lessons if you wish, after a discussion with the
class teacher or the Headteacher.
(See Sex Education Policy held in the office)
7.14 Gifted and Talented
We provide special clubs for those children who have been identified as gifted and talented
in particular areas, e.g. art, sports and music. Those who are gifted and talented in Literacy
work with the Learning Mentors on the school newspaper. We are hoping to develop clubs
for children who are particularly talented in Maths.
If your child has a particular skills or interest, please let their class teacher know. We are
always delighted to hear of your child’s achievements out of school and will draw attention
to these at assembly time if your child is happy for us to do so.
7.15 Assessment
Throughout all the subjects of the curriculum, teachers plan work for the wide range of
attainment levels that exist in each class. Activities are differentiated to take into account
three main ability bands. This is particularly the case in the core subjects of English and
Maths, where pupils are normally grouped according to their attainment.
During each year the teachers monitor and assess the progress made by pupils. Pupils are
assessed in English, Maths and Science on a cyclical basis. At the end of the Key Stage 2,
in Year 6, teachers make final judgements about the levels achieved by their pupils. There
are National Tests (SATs) for Year 6 pupils in May. The results of the tests and the teacher
assessments are reported to parents in the end of year reports, in the form of subject levels.
The national expectation is that 11-year-old children should achieve National Curriculum
level 4 in all core subjects.
If you would like to consult the Haringey Local Authority about details of the National
Curriculum contact:
Haringey Professional Development Centre
Downhills Park Road
Tottenham London N17 6AR
Tel : 0208 489 5000
8.0 Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Some children have specific or general learning difficulties or have emotional and/or
behavioural difficulties.
We strongly believe in early intervention. The Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator is
responsible for co-ordinating the provision for children who need extra help with their
learning for overseeing the school’s Special Needs Policy and keeping a register of all
pupils with special needs. We always contact you for discussion if your child is having
difficulty and we do not embark on any course of action without parental consent.
At all stages there are regular reviews of the progress of all children who are on the SEN
Register. There are Parents’ Evenings for all children three times a year and class teachers
will keep parents informed about how their child is doing in relation to his or her special
needs.
It is important to be aware that most children will fall into the SEN category at some stage in
their school lives, e.g., after a bereavement, an illness or a sudden change in family
circumstances. We try to meet all children’s special needs whatever they may be – short or
long term.
9.0 Learning Mentors
The school has two part time Learning Mentors who share one post. Their role is to provide
support to pupils whose emotional, behavioural and organisational difficulties hinder their
learning. They meet regularly either on an individual basis or in small groups with the
children chosen for support. They also run a weekly lunchtime ‘games’ club. Learning
Mentors help children get the best out of their school experience.
10.0 Behaviour in School
The pupils at South Harringay Junior School are entitled to learn in a calm and disciplined
atmosphere that is conducive to encouraging concentration on directed activities and will
allow them to make the most of their hours in the classroom.
We encourage respect for others
We expect children to be polite and helpful
We ask children to be kind, caring and honest
We want children to work to the best of their ability.
Teachers establish simple rules that clearly define the limits of acceptable and
unacceptable behaviour and teach their pupils to follow the rules and directions. There are
also basic whole school rules aimed at encouraging sensible, considerate and safe
behaviour.
Consistent good behaviour is praised and rewarded. Congratulatory certificates are sent
home and pupils can build up merit points towards a Bronze, Silver or Gold certificate,
which is presented in an assembly.
Pupils must also learn that there are consequences for unacceptable behaviour. If they fail
to follow the agreed rules, they may miss their break times. Parents are called to discuss
persistent unacceptable behaviour and agree a plan for behaviour support for their child.
Abusive, violent or bullying behaviour results in more serious consequences. Any child
who abuses or hurts others will be reported to their parents. If your child is involved in any
such incident, we will expect you to be available to discuss the problem with the
Headteacher. Children who are a danger to others or who show no regard for the concerns
of the school may be suspended from attending.
Racist and sexist abuse, prejudice and hurtful name-calling are unacceptable forms of
behaviour. We will discuss these issues with the children so that they understand the
reasons why these acts are wrong. Our school has a special tradition of welcoming
children of all cultures and backgrounds and giving them equal opportunities and making
their school life as happy as possible.
Children are not allowed to bring any dangerous items such as weapons, tools or
dangerous substances into school.
10.1 Pocket Money, Mobile Phones and Valuables
Children must not bring money, toys or valuables into school. If they have to do so, they
must be handed in to the school office or the class teacher before the start of the school
day. The school cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items. Mobile phones brought to
school are collected in the classrooms and handed over for safekeeping to the office. They
must be switched off beforehand.
11.0 How You Can Help Your Child to Learn
You can help your child to make the most of their schooldays.
The most successful children have the confidence of knowing that their family supports
them and shows an interest in their day-to-day life.
Talk to your child about what they are doing at school.
Encourage them to find out things for themselves.
Read books with your child. Take them to the local library and help them to choose
books.
Let your child help you in the kitchen and when you are doing other work in the home.
Listen to your child. Encourage them to ask questions. If you do not have the answer,
why not find out together?
11.1 Homework
Each week your child will bring homework tasks to be completed, books to read, spelling
lists to be learnt, multiplication tables to be memorised or humanity assignments to be
carried out.
It is important that you help your child with their homework. It should not take a great deal
of time and it is extremely important that you support them and ensure that the work is
completed.
(See Homework Policy in the office)
11.2 Preparing for the School Day
Help your child to remember to take things they need for school each morning. There are
almost always books to carry to and from home, PE or swimming kit to be taken to school,
dinner money on the first day of the week or their musical instrument to be brought to
school.
Please make sure that your child leaves for school on time.
12.0 Open Evenings
Open evenings are held once a term and are an opportunity for you to discuss the needs
and the progress of your child with their teacher. Because of the large number of parents
that each teacher needs to see, it is necessary to have appointed times for these
interviews, which are normally held over two evenings. Less formal meetings can be held
at any time on request by parents or teachers who have concerns.
We encourage parents whose English is not their first language to come with an English
speaking friend or family member to support them during these meetings.
In the Autumn term the Open Evening is held as soon as we finish our assessment so that
‘settling in’ can be discussed as well as attainment and possible targets.
In the Spring term, pupils’ work is available for you to see to provide evidence of issues
discussed. Pupils’ learning targets will be reviewed and new ones will be set.
In the Summer term there is an opportunity for you and the teachers to discuss your child’s
Annual Report and the results of the National School Tests in Year 6 (SATs).
Open evenings are advertised at school. Please make every attempt to come. Your child
can gain greatly from you discussing their work and progress with their teacher.
13.0 Security in School
We take the security of all children at the school very seriously. Recently the security
system in place has been thoroughly reviewed and updated in consultation with parents.
If your child is a member of the Breakfast Club they come to the school from 8.00am till
8:30. Other pupils should begin to arrive from 8.45am. They enter via the playground gate
on Mattison Road. At 9.00 am the playground gate is locked. Late children and visitors
should press the “buzzer” next to the visitor entrance on Mattison Road. There is CCTV in
operation. The office staff can see who is entering the school via a monitor in the school
office. Once activated, the gate will open and close automatically.
All visitors must report to the Office on arrival. Visitors are required to sign in and wear
appropriate badges. We are responsible for your child’s safety and must be satisfied that all
visitors are parents or carers of children in school or have come on official business to see
members of staff.
At the end of the school day, approximately 3.20pm, the playground gate is unlocked for
pupils to be met by parents in the playground at 3.30pm, when classes are lined up in their
class places and parents collect their children from there.
If you drive your child to school, please do not park on the zig-zag yellow lines outside the
school. Please do not double-park outside the school as it causes dangerous traffic jams.
Traffic wardens attend regularly and issue parking tickets if you are parked illegally.
(See Child Protection Policy in the office)
14.0 Your Child’s Health and Welfare
14.1 Accidents
We take great care of your child but accidents do still happen occasionally. The school
assistants or office staff will look after and comfort hurt or unhappy children but the school is
not a good place for a sick child.
If your child is unwell and unable to continue working in class, we will contact you and ask
you to come and collect them from school. If your child needs to be taken to the hospital,
you will be informed and a member of staff will remain with them until you arrive.
Please make sure that we always have your current home and work telephone
numbers. We also need the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a relative
or friend who can be contacted in an emergency, if we are unable to contact you.
14.2 Medicines
If your child is receiving a course of medication because of a recent illness, in most cases it
is best if your child stays at home until the course is completed.
In some situations where a child is feeling well and is not contagious, it may be acceptable
for the child to have medicine such as antibiotics administered at school. Also, if your child
suffers from a chronic condition such as asthma, they may need their inhalers in school.
In such cases the treatment must be discussed with the Headteacher and the Office staff
and Parental consent and Doctors forms have to be completed for school records. The
school is also obliged to keep a record of any medicine administered to pupils at school.
We cannot act on verbal instructions from the child.
On no account should you send your child to school with medicines and expect them to
treat themselves.
14.3 Infectious Diseases
Please inform us if your child contracts an infectious disease such as measles, mumps or
chicken-pox. We can then discuss a return date with you and warn other parents or carers
to look out for the symptoms.
14.4 Medical Appointments
Please tell us if your child has an appointment at a hospital, clinic, doctor’s surgery or
dentist. We do not allow children to leave school during school time without a parent or
responsible adult accompanying them.
14.5 Medical Examinations
The school nurse makes regular checks on the children’s physical development. Their
eyesight and teeth are also checked.
You are welcome to be present at individual health inspections and will be informed if any
treatment is necessary. Please let us know if you would like a special appointment with her.
14.6 Head Lice
This is sometimes a severe problem. Also, we need to know if your child has caught head
lice. We notify all parents by letter if there is an outbreak in your child’s class.
14.7 The Children’s Act
Local authorities have to investigate when they believe that a child is suffering or is likely to
suffer harm. They have to assess the needs of the child and the child’s family in order to
protect the child from harm.
It is a legal responsibility of members of the school staff to monitor cases of children
suffering ill-treatment or neglect.
The Headteacher will report the school’s concerns to Haringey Social Services. Cases of
child abuse will be investigated by the Police Protection Team and Haringey Social
Services.
Abuse, as dealt with under child protection procedures, is physical, sexual, emotional abuse
or neglect carried out by either members of the child’s family, extended family, people in a
position of trust or people with regular contact with the child.
(See Child Protection Policy held in the office)
Our School’s Education Welfare Officer (see list of LA staff) Tel: 0208 489 3866 x3184.
15.0 School Assembly
Your child will be expected to attend assembly in school time. We have Music, Attendance
and Punctuality, Good News, Class and Special Celebration Assemblies. Parents are
warmly welcome to attend our assemblies.
These assemblies are important because they are an opportunity for children to receive
information, discuss school matters, celebrate achievements, raise concerns and to listen to
stories that are based on moral teachings or the lives of famous people and well-known folk
tales.
There is a small religious content to some of our assemblies (which we are required by law
to provide) and community festivals and feasts are talked about during these gatherings.
The assembly usually takes the form of important messages, the celebration of pupil
achievements, a story followed by collective act of worship in the form of a silent reflective
moment, a song or verse or thought for the day.
On alternate Thursdays individual classes presents an assembly displaying their work in
class. Parents are encouraged to attend them to support our children.
On Friday we hold a special assembly at which the children are rewarded for good efforts,
high standards of work and excellent behaviour. We also make a presentation to the class
with the best attendance and punctuality throughout the week in a Monday morning
Assembly. We will be delighted if any parents can join us.
16.0 School Trips
Regular educational trips are arranged to support class topic work. Venues include London
museums and local places of historical or environmental interest. There will usually be one
local visit and one a little further away each term.
All outings are properly supervised and insured. You will receive a letter informing you of
planned visits with permission slips, which require your signature. Please ensure that the
signed slip is returned promptly to the class teacher, because without it, your child will not
be able to go on the trip. We welcome parents who can come and support the children on
their trips.
16.1 Contributions towards school outings and activities
These activities are normally funded by voluntary contributions from parents. If we do not
receive sufficient contributions, we simply cannot organise the trips. For this reason we
hope that you can contribute towards payments for outings and special activities when they
are arranged. Costs are kept to a minimum.
Sometimes we will also need to request voluntary contributions towards some expensive
materials that are consumed during class work, such as timber for models or ingredients for
cooking.
However, we would like to assure you that your child will not be held back from participating
in any class work that requires consumable materials.
16.2 School Journey
When your child is in the final year of Junior School, they may join a group who will spend a
school week (5 days) in Pendarrren, Haringey’s Outdoor Education Centre in Wales, or a
trip arranged by the school.
16.3 Extra Curricula Activities
During the school year pupils have the opportunity to attend clubs and activities, which take
place out of school hours either after school or at lunch times.
In the last year there have been clubs for Football, Volleyball, Art, Dance, Basketball, Indoor
Hockey and Computers.
School teams have participated in sport events and competitions with other local schools.
There is an annual Sports Day, which is held at Finsbury Park usually in June, which is a
combination of co-operative team games.
South Harringay Junior School has also taken part in national and local sponsored events
such as a workout for Leprosy sufferers, Cancer Research and other charities.
17.0 The Home School Agreement
All parents and carers of pupils joining South Harringay Junior School will be invited to sign
an agreement with the school, which sets out what the school will do for your child and how
you can help. The agreement covers the important areas of:
standards of education
behaviour
attendance
homework and
communication between the home and the school.
The agreement seeks to establish a joint commitment between you and the school to the
educational development of your child.
(See Home School Agreement – Appendix 1)
18.0 Complaints Procedures
The staff and Governing Body of South Harringay Junior School do their best to ensure that
the best possible service is provided. However, when things go wrong or you disagree with
something, you have a right to complain. When this happens, we will take your complaint
seriously and sort matters out if we can, as quickly and helpfully as possible.
A number of complaints can be put right straight away simply by:
telephoning the school
speaking to a member of staff, and/or
asking to speak to the Headteacher.
If this fails, then take the following steps:
STEP 1
Put your complaint in writing to the Headteacher.
STEP 2
If you are unhappy with the way your complaint has been dealt with by the Headteacher,
you can contact the Chair of the Governing Body by writing, care of the school. You should
put the complaint in a sealed-envelope marked ‘Private and Confidential’. The Governing
Body will investigate your complaint and write to you with the outcome.
Please only contact the Chair of the Governing Body if you are not happy with the way the
Headteacher or the school has dealt with the complaint, otherwise the complaint will be
referred back to the school in the first instance.
STEP 3
If you are still unhappy, even after dealing with the Governing Body, you can write to the
Director of the Children & Young People’s at 48-62 Station Road, Wood Green, London.
N22 7TY.
19.0 Checklist of Important Things to Remember
Please make sure your child arrives at school on time for an 8.55 am start each day.
Please inform us of the reason for any absence from school.
Please make sure the school has your correct contact address and telephone numbers
for home and work.
Please let us know of any change in your home circumstances that may affect your child
in school. If you wish us to keep any such information confidential, we will of course
respect this.
Please remember to ask for permission from the Headteacher to take your child away
during term time.
Please ensure that you see the Office staff, if you visit the school during the day.
Please help your child to be prepared for each school day with their school books, P.E.
and/or swimming kits when required.
Please do not park on the zig-zag yellow lines outside the school or double park in the
street.
Please do not allow your child to bring money, valuables or toys into school. We
cannot be held responsible for missing items.
Appendix 1
SOUTH HARRINGAY JUNIOR SCHOOL
HOME - SCHOOL AGREEMENT
Pupil’s Name: ………………………………………………….
Working together with parents, the school aims to help your child develop as a happy,
sociable and caring individual, with the desire and confidence to achieve their full academic,
aesthetic, moral and physical potential, within a stimulating, secure and understanding
environment.
1. The School will try to:
Be open, friendly and welcoming;
Provide a curriculum, a quality of teaching and activities, which are appropriate
to the needs of your child;
Make its homework expectations clear to pupils and parents, and set targets
which support your child’s progress;
Keep parents informed over school matters through regular letters and through
meetings for special events/subjects;
Provide regular opportunities for you to discuss your child’s progress with the
staff most closely involved with your child’s education.
Signed _________________________(Headteacher) Date ________________
2. The Parents / Carers will try to:
Make sure the child attends school regularly, arriving between 08.45 and
08.55am and that she/he is properly equipped;
Provide an explanation if the child is absent;
Ensure that the child wears the correct school uniform;
Avoid taking the child out of school for holidays without first discussing this with
the Headteacher;
Support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour;
Support their child in homework and other opportunities for home learning;
Regularly attend meetings to discuss my child’s progress; and
Let the school know about any concerns or problems that may affect my child’s
work or behaviour.
Ensure money and valuables are not taken to school.
Signed ______________________ Date _____________
3. The Pupil will try to:
Attend regularly and on time;
Bring equipment they need every day;
Do their work to the best of their abilities;
Follow the class, school and playground rules;
Play games fairly in a sporting way
Be polite, friendly and helpful
Signed ______________________ Date _______________
Appendix 2
SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 2010 / 2011
AUTUMN TERM 2010
START ENDS DAYS
First Half Wednesday 1 September 2010 Friday 22 October 2010 38
Half Term Monday 25 October 2010 Friday 29 October 2010
Second Half Monday 1 November 2010 Friday 17 December 2010 35
HOLIDAY Monday 20 December 2010 Friday 31 December 2010
School Closures – Autumn Term
Wednesday 1 September 2010 – Whole Day Staff Training
Thursday 2 September 2010 - Whole Day Staff Training
Friday 22 October 2 010 - Whole Day Staff Training
Friday 17 December 2010 - Whole Day Staff Training
SPRING TERM 2011
START ENDS DAYS
First Half Tuesday 4 January 2011 Friday 18 February 2011 34
Half Term Monday 21 February 2011 Friday 25 February 2011
Second Half Monday 28 February 2011 Friday 8 April 2011 30
HOLIDAY Monday 11 April 2011 Friday 22 April 2011
School Closures – Spring Term
Monday 3 January 2011 Bank Holiday
Friday 4 February 2011 Whole Day Staff Training
Monday 25 April 2011 Bank Holiday
SUMMER TERM 2011
START ENDS DAYS
First Half Tuesday 26 April 2011 Friday 27 May 2011 23
Half Term Monday 30 May 2011* Friday 3 June 2011
Second Half Monday 6 June 2011 Friday 22 July 2011 35
HOLIDAY Monday 25 July 2011 Wednesday 31 August 2011 195
School Closures – Summer Term
Friday 29 April 2011 Bank Holiday (Royal Wedding)
Monday 2 May 2011 Bank Holiday
Thursday 5 May 2011 Polling Day
Friday 1 July 2011 Whole Day Staff Training
Appendix 3
School Staff
Position Name Responsibility
Interim Headteacher Lindsey Shaw Overall Effectiveness of school
CP designated person
Deputy Headteacher Lilia Mirtchev Assessment Coordinator
CPD Coordinator
Student Mentor,
International Links Coordinator
Parental Involvement Coordinator
Literacy Coordinator (covering maternity leave)
One-to-one tuition coordinator
Volunteer readers coordinator
3CM Class Teacher Pat Man SENCO
LAC coordinator
LSA Coordinator
PSHE Coordinator
Educational Visit Coordinator
Staff Governor
3CM Class Teacher Audrey Clarke Humanities Coordinator
3K Class Teacher Sandy Kaur Art and D&T Coordinator
4T Class Teacher Rachael Stokes Long term supply, maternity cover
4T Class Teacher Ayse Thomas Literacy Coordinator – on Maternity leave
Student mentor
4P Class Teacher Mary Pavlou Gifted and Talented Coordinator
RE Coordinator
5J Class Teacher Micaela Jennings MFL Coordinator
Science Coordinator
5S Class Teacher Maria Slavovski MLE Coordinator
ICT Coordinator – on Maternity leave
5S Class Teacher Carly Wanless Long term supply, maternity cover
6A Class Teacher Kelli Arnold Numeracy Coordinator
6B Class Teacher Martin Banham MLE Coordinator
ICT Coordinator – covering Maternity leave
Yr 3 and 4 Music Jeannie McTavish Yr 3 and 4 Choir
Teacher
Yr 5 and 6 Music Maria Kalnars Music Coordinator
Teacher Yr 5 and 6 Choir
PE Instructor Joe Holloway PE Coordinator
Support Staff
Position Name Responsibility
LSA Yr3 Alex Howard Numeracy and Literacy support and catch-up
programmes for Yr 3
LSA Yr4 Susan Miller Statemented child support and
Numeracy and Literacy support and catch-up
programmes for Yr 4
RML
LSA Yr4 and 6 Paola Alam Statemented child support and
Numeracy and Literacy support and catch-up
programmes for Yr 4 and 6
RML
LSA Yr5 Vicky Moore Statemented child support and
Numeracy and Literacy support and catch-up
programmes for Yr 5
RML
LSA Yr5 Joe Holloway Numeracy and Literacy support and catch-up
programmes for Yr 5
SMSA Margaret Kelly SMSA Supervisor
SMSA Swindy Singh SMSA
Breakfast Club Supervisor
Swimming supervisor
SMSA Khalida Mulak SMSA
SMSA Sajda Chaudry SMSA
Learning Mentor Jan Coppen Learning Mentor
Pastoral Care
Transition and New admissions
Learning Mentor Julia Sheard Learning Mentor
Pastoral Care
Transition and New admissions
French tutor MFL
One-to-one tutor Seren Mayera Maths and Writing 1:1 tuition
Counselor Lynda Miller 1:1 counselling
Site Manager Michael Gordon Cleaners’ Line Manager
H&S
Pool Manager
Finance Manager Susan Moyse School Finance Manager
Admin Assistant Luke O’Dwyer Admin Assistant
School Attendance
School Meals
Resources
Swimming Instructor Sally Cowley Swimming Tuition
Appendix 4
Local Authority Services
Ms Bernadette Keeshaw School Nurse
Ms Diana Smith Education Welfare Officer
Ms Mandy Miller School Improvement Partner
Mr Andrew Ballantyne Educational Psychologist
Appendix 5
Governing Body (January 2011)
Charles Adje LA Governor
Zuned Ahmed Parent Governor
Xanthe Berkeley Parent Governor
Jon Clyne Community Governor
Nasreen Hussain Parent Governor
Fred Hussein Parent Governor
Pat Man Teacher Governor
Shefik Mehmet Community Governor
Vicky Moore Support staff Governor
Ms Gill Pengelly Community (vice chair)
Martha Sampson Parent Governor
David Schmitz LA Governor
Lindsey Shaw Interim Headteacher
Jon Vellapah LA Chair
