Parents` Information Booklet Year 8 2013 - 2014

Parents’ Information Booklet
Year 8
2013 - 2014
CONTENTS
Page
Vision and Aims
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School Details
3
Contacting the Correct Member of Staff
4
Senior Staff Information
5
School Terms and Holiday Dates
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Timings of the School Day
6
Curriculum
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Choices
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Attendance
8
ICT Code of Conduct
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Assessment and Reporting
9
Homework
10
Marking Policy
12
Rewards System
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Extra Curricular Activities
14
Library and Learning Resource Centre
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Parents’ and Teachers’ Association
16
Medical Information
16
Uniform
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Policy for Use of Mobile Phones
18
Cashless Catering
19
Important Dates
20
Home School Agreement
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THE SCHOOL’S VISION AND AIMS
St Peter's School Huntingdon is a totally student focused and inclusive community where
students develop their learning skills, ENJOY their education and succeed, whatever their
ability.
It is our strong belief that as educators we can and must make a difference to the lives of the
young people in our care.
We work to ensure that the school enables its students to maximise their potential whatever
their ability, background, culture, belief or disability.
We have high expectations and aspirations for all our students and we work to prepare them
fully for the future beyond school, recognising, nurturing, and celebrating individual skills and
talents.
We provide a happy, caring, stable and orderly environment in which the highest quality of
teaching, learning and development can take place.
We have a responsibility to develop confident, competent citizens of the 21st century in a totally
inclusive environment.
We develop skills to enable young people to make choices about their future and maximise their
potential.
We maintain a working partnership of co-operation between students, parents, staff, Governors
and the wider community.
At St Peter's both teaching and non-teaching staff work as a team to ensure that students are
the priority and we aim to make every experience one of quality and wherever possible, exciting
and challenging.
Mrs V Ford
Head Teacher
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SCHOOL DETAILS
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Head Teacher:
Mrs V Ford BA
St Peter's School, Huntingdon – Academy Status
St Peter's Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire PE29 7DD
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
(01480) 459581
(01480) 457968
office@stpeters.cambs.sch.uk
www.stpeters.cambs.sch.uk
KEY CONTACTS
Absence
If your child does have to be away from school for any reason, early notification
would be appreciated. A telephone call (01480 846770) would be sufficient. If
your child is likely to be absent for any length of time, it would be useful to be kept
up to date of their progress. It is essential, however, that you send a letter to
explain the details of the absence on the day your child returns to school.
If this is not done, the absence is recorded as unauthorised and counted as
truancy.
Issues or concerns
Your child’s Group Tutor or subject teachers are the first people to speak
to but if necessary you can contact the Student Co-ordinator of your child’s
year.
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Mrs A Thomas
Key Senior Staff
 Mrs R Soper
 Mr L Cartwright
(01480 846794)
Assistant Head Teacher (Key Stage 3)
Director of Learning (Years 7 and 8)
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CONTACTING THE CORRECT MEMBER OF STAFF AT ST PETER’S SCHOOL
Knowing who to contact when you have a query or when a situation arises can be difficult.
The chart below outlines which member of staff to contact if you have any issues you would like
to discuss.
Absence
from school
Issue with a
particular
subject/teacher
Issue concerning
uniform
Any general
issues
Attendance Officer –
Mrs C Barrett
Tel: 01480 459581
(Ext 807)
Individual subject
teacher
or Head of Department
Student Co-ordinator
or Director or Learning
The first person to contact is the Form Tutor or, if
unavailable, contact the Student Co-ordinator
Student Co-ordinator
Director of Learning
Assistant Head Teacher
Deputy Head Teacher
Head Teacher
Chair of Governors
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SENIOR STAFF AT ST PETER’S SCHOOL
Head Teacher
Deputy Head Teacher – Student Performance
Assistant Head Teacher – Student Progress (Years 7 and 8)
Assistant Head Teacher – Student Progress (Year 9)
Assistant Head Teacher – Student Progress (Years 10 and 11)
Assistant Head Teacher – Student Progress (Key Stage 5)
Assistant Head Teacher – Curriculum
Assistant Head Teacher – Head of Faculty (Maths/Science)
Associate Assistant Head Teacher – Student Progress
School Business Manager
Mrs V Ford
Mr G K Horn
Mrs R Soper
Mr J Stewart
Miss E Butler
Mrs A Matthew
Mr N Park
Dr R Mead
Mr M Gregory
Mrs C Ducket
Student Team
Director of Learning – Years 7/8
Director of Learning – Year 9
Director of Learning – Year 10
Director of Learning – Year 11
Director of Post 16 Learning
Mr L Cartwright
Mr M Cuthbert
Mr M Gregory *
Miss A Searle
Mrs L Winwick
Heads of Department
Art
Business Studies
Co-ordinator – High Achievers
Co-ordinator - Work Related Learning
Co-ordinator of Personal Development KS3
Co-ordinator of Personal Development KS4/5
Design and Technology
Drama
English
Geography
History
ICT
Mathematics
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
Physical Education
Public Services
Religious Studies
Science
Mrs D Glover
Mr N J Clifford
Mrs L Hodgson
Mrs D Gutteridge
Mrs R Hammond
Mr S Robson
Ms C A Peters
Mr S Smyth
Miss L Mallett
Miss T Day
Mrs E Bowater
Mrs J Newcombe
Dr R Mead *
Mrs J E Burniston
Mr H R Goodman
Mr P Robson
Mr S Robson
Mr J Davis
Dr R Mead *
* Indicates the person holds extra responsibility and is a member of the Senior Leadership
Team
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SCHOOL TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES (2013 - 2014)
Autumn Term 2013
Professional Day
Professional Day
First day of Autumn term
Half Term
Last day of Autumn term
Tuesday 3 September
Wednesday 4 September
Thursday 5 September
28 October – 1 November
Friday 20 December
Spring Term 2014
Professional Day
First day of Spring Term
Professional Day
Half Term
Last day of Spring term
Monday 6 January
Tuesday 7 January
Friday 14 February
17 – 21 February
Friday 4 April
Summer Term 2014
Professional Day
First day of Summer term
May Day
Half Term
Last day of Summer term
Tuesday 22 April
Wednesday 23 April
Monday 5 May
26 – 30 May
Wednesday 23 July
TIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL DAY
08:25 am
08:30 am – 08:50 am
08:50 am – 08:55 am
08:55 am – 09:55 am
09:55 am – 10:00 am
10:00 am – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 11:20 am
11:20 am
11:25 am – 12:25 pm
12:25 pm – 12:30 pm
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:05 pm – 3:05 pm
Warning bell
Registration / Tutor
Walking time
Lesson 1
Walking time
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
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Break
Warning bell
Walking time
Lunch
Warning bell
CURRICULUM
KEY STAGE 3 (YEARS 7 & 8)
Key Stage 3 now only comprises Years 7 and 8. This is to enable more time for students in Key
Stage 4 to focus on their examined subjects. Students in Year 8 will be choosing their optional
subjects for the commencement of GCSE courses in Year 9.
During this key stage, the students follow a similar curriculum plan which includes the following
subjects:
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English
Mathematics
Science
ICT
History
Geography
Religious Education
Music
Design and Technology
Art and Design
Physical Education
Drama
Personal Development & Life Skills
A Modern Foreign Language [except for students in the E band, who will receive
literacy support)
In Key Stage 3 the students are placed in appropriate ability bands. These are Bands, P, T and
E (these will form the prefix for class names). Within each band the ability of each student is
similar and hence the grouping within each band should not be confused with setting (the
suffix for each class ie 1, 2 and/or3 is NOT set 1, 2, 3 etc). The population of these bands has
been allocated based on teacher assessments and language allocation at the end of Year 7, but
we will also ensure that students will take a further baseline test (CAT tests) to re-assess
students’ skills and ability at the start of Year 8.
Physical Education is taught in single sex groups. In Design and Technology, the students
follow a rotation throughout each year so as to incorporate aspects of the designing and
making processes with both soft and resistant materials, and exploring aspects of food
technology.
The Personal Development & Life Skills programme covers themes which currently do not
appear elsewhere in the curriculum.
For example,
 Careers education
 Health education
 Citizenship
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CHOICES
The process by which students choose their Key Stage 4 options will start in January.
Parents/carers are invited to a choices evening to gather more information on the options
available for students. We offer a wide range of GCSE and equivalent courses and we
recommend that you attend to ensure that your son/daughter makes a fully informed decision.
Subject teachers will be available on the evening to answer any questions, it is an excellent
opportunity to find out about ‘new’ subjects that students may not have experienced.
Following this evening, parents are again invited into school for a personalised meeting to join
their son/daughter with a senior member of staff. In this meeting the suitability and details of
courses will be discussed, with a view to future aspirations.
ATTENDANCE
Good attendance is crucial to the success of your child and the outcomes they will achieve. By
law, all schools must register the attendance of each student at the beginning of each morning
and afternoon session. At St Peter’s, attendance at each lesson is also recorded. It is most
important that students arrive on time for school and for each lesson. You will be informed of
levels of attendance and of lateness as part of the normal reporting process. We expect an
average level of attendance in excess of 95%. It is a cause for concern if the attendance of an
individual student falls below 90%. Medical and dental appointments should be arranged after
school whenever possible. If appointments during the school day are unavoidable, students are
expected to return to lessons after the appointment.
If a child does have to be away from school for any reason, early notification is asked for. A
telephone call (01480 846770) or a note to the student’s tutor would be sufficient. It is
essential, however, that a letter to explain the details of the absence is received on the day of
return to school. If this is not done, the absence is recorded as unauthorised and counted as
truancy. If an absence exceeds three days and no contact has been made, then the school will
write or telephone asking for information or families may be contacted by our Education
Welfare Officer.
The school will be pleased to set work for students who are to be away from school for a week
or more. Requests for such work should be made to the tutor or Student Co-ordinator and
normally require 48 hours notice to collect the details and work from the staff.
ICT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have access to more than 400 computers that are on the school network. These are
linked to the Internet and students can log in to any of these computers to access their own
work.
All students and parents will be asked to sign an ICT Code of Conduct before a student will be
allowed on the Internet. The full Code of Conduct covers many aspects of ICT which all
students are expected to read and understand. The school website also has information to help
parents monitor the use of their child’s social networking and how to protect them.
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ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
Students’ progress is assessed and reported on in various ways throughout their courses of
study. This may be done through homework, classwork or formal summative assessments.
At St Peter’s School, students and parents receive regular progress reports or internal
assessments. These take the form of Monitor Points, Parents’ and Information Evenings and
other forms of communication.
Teachers will report on students’ progress three times over the course of a term. Two of these
assessments will be to assess whether your child is ‘on’, ‘off’ or ‘at’ target. The remaining
assessment will be a formal summative assessment and will be reported as a National
Curriculum Level. These reports can be accessed via the My Child At School website.
Information and Parents’ Evenings
Parents are invited to several evening appointments throughout the year. Information evenings
give an opportunity to meet staff and gain understanding of the main objectives and support
available for the year.
Parents’ Evenings provide an opportunity to meet subject teachers and discuss individual
progress.
MyChildAtSchool.com
This is a very important tool for parents to access information about their child’s progress,
behaviour, attendance and homework. It will also keep parents up to date with the school
calendar and key events. You will have a secure, personalised log-in and password to this area.
This area is updated every 10 minutes and, therefore, you can have a live picture of school
life!
Other Forms of Communication
To ensure that students are successful, there has to be collective involvement between,
students, parents and the school. Therefore, we encourage you to contact the school if you
have any questions or points for discussion. For pastoral concerns the Student Co-ordinator
can be contacted throughout the day. For specific subject enquiries please contact the relevant
member of staff or Head of Department and arrange an appointment.
Effective Revision Tool for Key Stage 3 Maths
This website has been brought to our attention – www.stuckonhomework.com – and is a
video based Maths tutor resource covering the entire Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 curriculum in
bitesize video lessons which can be accessed on all internet enabled mobile phones, tablets and
computers. The lessons are taught by experienced and practising Heads of Maths and are
supported with Test Yourself quiz questions.
There is a 10% discount code to help parents with an annual subscription.
Enter code: 796P4LJNV into the Discount Code box when you sign-up at
www.stuckonhomework.com
(This code is valid from one year from 13/09/13)
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A GUIDE TO HOMEWORK
Why do we set homework?
Homework teaches children how to take responsibility for tasks and how to work independently.
Homework helps children develop habits of mind that will serve them well as they proceed
through school and, indeed, through life.
What skills are developed?
Homework helps children learn how to plan and organise tasks, manage time, make choices,
and problem solve, all skills that will contribute to effective functioning in the adult world of
work and families.
Your questions answered
What if there is difficulty in completing work?
Write a short note to the class teacher or to your child’s Form Tutor – you could do this via your
child’s diary.
Will I get a report on homework?
The My Child At School website enables you to view different aspects of your child’s life at
school. An up-to-date report on homework can be accessed. This will provide details of the
work set, the teacher who set it and when it is due.
What can I do to help?
Your help, support and encouragement are all very important.
• Make sure you are familiar with our school guidelines on homework
PLEASE check and sign the Homework Diary once you are satisfied with the work
• Check you son/daughter’s exercise books / sheets for homework and comments from the
class teacher
• Ask about homework regularly
• Express an interest in what is being done. You may find things have changed a bit from your /
‘our’ own school days, don’t be put off!
• Provide a quiet place at home free from distractions for homework
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HOMEWORK
All homework must be recorded in homework diaries/planners. We ask that parents
read, check and sign them at least once a week. Approximate times for homework are:
Years 7 and 8
30 minutes per subject per week
SUMMARY OF HOMEWORK POLICY
 The school believes that homework is a valuable and essential part of a student’s
learning.
 Homework will be set regularly and students are encouraged to establish good
homework habits.
 A separate homework grade is included in monitor points from each subject.
 Homework will form a meaningful part of the work for the particular subject.
 Homework encourages students to develop the skills, confidence and motivation needed
to study effectively on their own.
 Homework consolidates and reinforces skills and understanding developed in lessons
and provides an opportunity to practise new skills and further develop knowledge.
 Homework is an important way of involving parents and carers in the management of
students’ learning and keeping them informed about the work students are doing.
 Homework can take a variety of forms, including long term assignments extending over
a number of weeks. It could involve learning work completed in class in preparation for
a test or examination.
 Students may be asked to carry out research, if so the library has a vast amount of
reference books and access to the internet which the students can use at lunchtime and
after school.
 Teachers will take particular care when setting homework for students with special
educational needs.
 Homework will be planned and organised so that the demand on students’ time is
consistent and manageable on a daily basis. A homework timetable is given to each
student at the start of the school year.
 Teachers will always allow a reasonable amount of time for homework to be completed.
 The amount of homework expected from students will gradually increase as they move
through the school.
 In Year 7 and 8, students should expect to spend a minimum time on homework of 30
minutes per subject per week.
 Each student will be supplied with a homework diary in which to record homework.
 Tutors will check and sign homework on a regular basis, normally each week.
 We hope that parents will support the school by making it clear to their children that
they value homework and explaining how it can help them progress at school.
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ST PETER’S SCHOOL MARKING POLICY
Comment-only marking
At St Peter’s we aim to support all students’ learning through the way in which their work is
assessed. In particular, we try to make students aware of what they need to do to improve
their work to move themselves forward in each subject. A key way of doing this is through
formative assessment – feedback which:
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acknowledges what the student has achieved;
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identifies what they need to aim for next;
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helps the student to understand the next steps they should take to make this further
improvement.
Such feedback can be given in writing or verbally, and both approaches are used at St Peter’s.
We use this type of assessment because research has shown that, when used correctly,
formative assessment strategies can raise standards of attainment by between one and two
GCSE grades, particularly among lower-attaining students. The key to its success lies in actively
involving each student in his/her own learning and helping him/her to understand exactly what
he/she needs to do to improve and progress in his/her learning.
A key feature of such assessment strategies is that they focus on what has been learned and
what needs to be learned next, rather than attaching a grade or number to what students have
produced. Research shows that giving only marks or grades on students’ work leads to no
improvement in attainment, and that giving a mark and a comment on work also has no
positive effect on students’ progress or attainment, and sometimes leads to loss of learning.
Students usually ignore the comment, look only at the mark and compare their mark with
others’ in the class.
In the light of this evidence we have moved as a school to comment-only marking wherever
this is feasible, as we believe that this will best benefit our students’ learning. Staff keep
records of students’ attainment in their markbooks and planners, but do not usually share this
information with students, other than after the regular half-termly assessments (see below).
Comment-only marking does not mean that students are not told of the standard at which they
are working, or how they are progressing, or of what they need to do next to progress further.
Rather, it is a process which does not put the mark or grade at the centre of the assessment
process in a way which diverts attention from students’ learning.
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REWARDS SYSTEM
We believe it is very important to recognise and reward achievement of all kinds. We believe
that young people in general respond positively to praise and are motivated by it.
The achievements of individuals and groups are recognised in many different ways. Successes
are celebrated in weekly assemblies and by individual praise from teachers, the Director of
Learning, Assistant Head Teachers, the Deputy Head and the Head Teacher.
Achievement of individuals is recognised at the end of each year in our Awards Ceremony.
In addition to the letters of commendation from Heads of Department or the Head Teacher, a
system of Rewards operates in all year groups. The aim of the system is to offer all students in
Years 7 - 11 the opportunity to be positively rewarded for either effort or attainment in subjects
or an act of citizenship within the school community. Whenever a student does something
requiring recognition, his/her teacher will issue a Credit through e-behave database. In the
course of each term, as more Credits are gained, the student takes these to his/her tutor.
Once 20 have been handed in this qualifies for an entry to the termly Prize Draw.
How the system works
Stickers are given to students by any member of staff who consistently work hard, produce
work of a higher than usual standard or carry out an act of citizenship. Departments often run
schemes in lessons which contribute to gaining credits, for example 5 points for oral work
results in a credit.
In addition to this, teachers send “postcards” home and often run sticker competitions which
can enable students to gain points on a website to win prizes.
Tutors are required to enter students for the Prize Draw each term once they have reached 20
credits.
The system runs on a termly basis with a competition between the different Guilds.
The Benefits
This system provides an immediate reward in the lesson and enhances motivation. During a
lesson this reward can be as simple as a sticker or point towards a credit. “Good News to go
home” postcards can be very effective at communicating with the parents of a student and
certainly increase motivation in the short-term. If combined with postcards, Letters of
Commendation and other systems, then long-term motivation is also increased. Entries to the
prize draw are extremely motivating for many students of differing abilities.
eBehave database
St Peter's School operates an electronic system which enables staff to record their praise of
students. The system allows teachers to produce “Good news” emails or letters to go home to
congratulate the efforts of individual students and inform other members of staff of their
achievements. This database is also be used to record any incidents of inappropriate
behaviour.
The simple aim of the database is to identify and reward students whose actions and progress
deserve recognition. The use of a system allows staff to reward s number of students
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simultaneously (eg a whole class), speeds up the “administrative” part of praising individual and
groups of students, and gives the information to parents and students.
“Bad news” events can also be logged, sent home and analysed for patterns, which will allow
for an earlier intervention with students. The system focuses primarily on rewarding and
praising students and that “Good news” events will outnumber “Bad news” events by at least
four to one.
Finally, the database will facilitate the mechanics of the Prize draw process by providing the
data required for this.
The school also rewards good attendance across the school in a variety of ways.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES
A wide range of opportunities is available for students outside the normal curriculum. There is
a strong tradition of sport and representative teams compete with other schools over a wide
area in all the major sports. There is a full programme of Inter-Guild sporting activities. Teams
have also made foreign tours.
St Peter's has an excellent reputation in the provision made for music and this is reflected in the
general cultural life of the school. There are different musical groups, an orchestra, various
bands, ensembles and choirs. Musical Evenings usually take place during the course of the
year.
Opportunities also exist for students to become involved in Drama and major productions take
place on a regular basis. Our Performing Arts Centre has provided our students with excellent
facilities.
A wide range of clubs and other activities are available and educational visits take place
regularly. The timetable for clubs is published on the website for parents to see.
Great importance is attached to developing links with the local community. There are many
school/ community groups working. There are also links with local businesses through the Work
Experience Scheme and through initiatives with the Rotary Club.
ICT AT LUNCHTIMES
Every lunchtime at least one computer room is available for students to do homework. On
Fridays, Year 7 students have sole use. There are always two members of staff available to
help students.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION
Instrumental lessons, provided by visiting teachers, can be arranged by the Head of Music.
Lessons are usually given in school time, but are arranged as far as possible so that the student
does not miss the same class regularly. Further details can be obtained from the Head of
Music. More detailed information will be given to parents of children joining the school early in
the Autumn term.
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LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE
Opening Hours:
8.30 am until 4.30 pm Monday and Thursday
8.15 am until 4.30 pm Tuesday and Wednesday
8.15 am until 4.00 pm Friday
The school has a modern purpose-built library with networked computers and a range of books,
magazines, newspapers, electronic resources, and audio-visual materials to cater for the diverse
interests, ages and abilities of our students. The library holds a collection of over 13,000
resources ranging from a local history collection to a modern selection of e-resources.
The school library staff work with teaching and support staff to ensure the library holds relevant
materials to support the curriculum and help students develop a love of reading.
The library organises numerous activities throughout the school year aimed at encouraging
reading for pleasure and improving research skills. One of such is World Book Day (an annual
national book event) around which the school library organises a book week: an entire week
devoted to celebrating books and reading.
The school library also runs a stationery shop - open every day and providing basic school
stationery at reasonable prices.
Students and staff also have access to the school library from home and during non-opening
hours via the school library website and catalogue available on the Internet.
The school library website and catalogue may be found at the following web addresses:
School library website:
http://stpeterslibrary.co.uk
School library catalogue: http://stpeters.tlcdelivers.co.uk:8080
The school library staff are always on hand to assist with finding reading material, information
and with homework enquiries.
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PARENTS’ AND TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION (PTA)
The PTA is a group of parents and teachers that are committed to raising funds for the
students. We raise money so that we can provide the ‘extras’ for the students. We hope to
grow bigger and to have more parents and more staff involved. You do not need any
qualifications to join the PTA; you can just come along to one of our meetings and see what
happens.
The PTA has had another successful year, raising money from a variety of events. All the money
raised is put back into the school, helping to buy equipment and fund a variety of projects,
enriching the experiences of as many students as possible. This year, the PTA paid for a sailing
dinghy, which has been restored by several groups of students and is now being used by those
students and others to learn to sail at Grafham Water and achieve an RYA sailing qualification.
The PTA has also paid for equipment and resources for use in several departments and by the
Duke of Edinburgh Award students. Donations were made to help pay for the activities in Fair
Trade week and for the termly Rewards Assemblies and annual Awards Evening. We hope to
improve on this year’s success!!
MEDICAL INFORMATION
If a student has a known medical complaint, information will be available in their file or from
the Student Co-ordinator.
Parent and Student Services hold a register of students with known medical and life threatening
complaints and allergies. Staff will be made aware of any problems that a student they teach
may have.
Administering medicine
It is policy that staff are not expected to administer medication to students. However, if a
parent has a child who needs to take prescribed medication at school, it can be left with
Reception for safe keeping and the appropriate paper work must be completed by the parent.
Any medication taken at Reception is recorded in a book. Such medicines would include
antibiotics (4 doses per day, 3 doses should be taken at home), Epipen, allergy prescribed
medication, etc, but not Paracetamol or Piriton bought over the counter, etc.
Parents are asked to write to the school if it is necessary for their children to take prescribed
medicines and the appropriate medical form will be issued for completion by the parent. It is
the policy of the Health Authority and the school to hold only prescribed medicines and not to
give Aspirin or Paracetamol or other preparatory medicines to children at school. Parents are
requested to send only the medication needed during that day with the student if non
prescribed medication is needed.
Students with medical conditions which may necessitate leaving a classroom or seeking medical
help from time to time carry a medical card.
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UNIFORM FOR STUDENTS IN YEARS 7 TO 11
It is an important element of the philosophy of the school that students identify themselves
with St Peter's and its community. School uniform is, therefore, compulsory. The correct
uniform should be worn at all times to avoid time being wasted in enforcing regulations. If
parents find they have any temporary problems meeting the requirements they should contact,
in the first instance, the Student Co-ordinator for advice. For administration for assistance with
Uniform and Maintenance Grants, please contact the Local Authority at Scott House in
Huntingdon, telephone number 01480 372307 or 01480 372308. Details of the uniform are
summarised below:
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE BOTH A SWEATSHIRT AND POLO SHIRT AT ALL TIMES
*Navy blue school round-necked sweatshirt with embroidered school logo
*Blue polo shirt embroidered with school logo
*Optional – navy blue fleece embroidered with the school logo
This cannot be worn in the classroom as a substitute for a sweatshirt
BOYS
GIRLS
Black trousers (not jeans)
Black (knee length) skirt or black tailored
Plain, dark socks
trousers (not jeans or tight fitting)
Black shoes – not black trainers
Navy socks, black or natural coloured tights.
No brightly coloured fashion socks
Black shoes – not black trainers or plimsolls
PE EQUIPMENT: BOYS AND GIRLS
Royal blue/Guild colour reversible rugby shirt embroidered with the school logo*
Royal blue polo shirt embroidered with the school logo*
Royal blue shorts*
Royal blue socks with guild colour turn down*
Optional – Royal blue sweatshirt embroidered with the school logo*
Optional – Navy tracksuit bottoms*
Preferred: Swimming trunks or shorts –
Preferred: One piece swimming costume,
royal blue/black
royal blue/black
Towel for shower and swimming in plastic bag
Gym shoes or trainers
Shin pads
*These items can only be purchased from school
The ONLY style of school trousers that are acceptable are found on the school web site.
The ONLY style of school skirts that are acceptable are found on the school web site.
ALL ITEMS ARE COMPULSORY UNLESS MARKED OPTIONAL
General:
 Footwear - should be sensible, suitable for school and must be black and not a health and safety
risk. No trainers, no shoes with logos or coloured laces or fashion shoes, ie ballet pumps are NOT
allowed. Trainers must not be worn at all except for PE. This includes travelling to and from school.
 Jewellery - Students may not wear jewellery of any kind, except a watch and a single pair of stud
earrings – small and plain (gold or silver). No other style of earrings is acceptable. Under no
circumstances are students allowed any type of facial piercing in school
 Make-up and nail varnish – only clear nail varnish is allowed to be worn. Make-up is not allowed
in Years 7 and 8. In Years 9, 10 and 11 subtle make-up is permitted.
 Denim is not an acceptable material for any item of uniform.
 Hairstyles should be neat and not of an exaggerated or extreme style or colour.
 ALL students must have an appropriate school bag – fashion bags are not appropriate.
OUTDOOR COATS – must be a single plain colour BLACK OR BLUE – no denim, patterned
fabric, studs etc. The fleece may be worn as an outdoor coat. HOODIES, ZIP TOP, STRIPED
TOPS, FOOTBALL TOPS, FASHION TOPS ETC ARE NOT ALLOWED AND WILL BE
CONFISCATED.
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POLICY FOR USE OF MOBILE PHONES
AT ST PETER'S SCHOOL HUNTINGDON
St Peter’s School Huntingdon recognises that parents may wish their children to have mobile
phones for use in cases of emergency. However, mobiles can be used inappropriately and are
potentially targets for theft and bullying. The Governing Body has, therefore, adopted the
following policy which will be rigorously enforced.

Mobile phones SHOULD NOT be used on school premises and students should keep
them switched off and out of sight, in their school bag, during the whole school day and
on the school premises.

The taking of photographs and/or video footage is strictly forbidden.

During examinations, mobile phones must not be on the body of the student and they
must be switched off. If the phone rings during the exam, the student may be
disqualified from the exam.

In very unusual circumstances such as a family emergency, the school will make contact
with parents.

Students who ignore this policy and use a mobile on school premises without permission
will be required to hand over their phone to a member of staff and parents will be asked
to collect it subsequently from the school. In accordance with recent legislation, the
school has the right to confiscate mobile phones.

If a member of staff has any suspicion that a mobile phone has unsuitable material
stored on it, students will be required to hand over the phone to a member of staff and
parents will be asked to collect it from a senior member of staff. In circumstances where
there is a suspicion that the material on the mobile phone may provide evidence relating
to a criminal offence, the phone will be handed over to the police for further
investigation. Parents will need to recover the phone from the police in such
circumstances.

Students are strongly discouraged from bringing phones into school at all.

Students remain responsible for their own property and will bear responsibility of any
losses.
The school accepts no liability for the loss of or damage to mobile phones owned by
students.

Any failure to comply with the above guidelines may result in normal disciplinary action
to be taken up to and including the consideration of permanent exclusion of the students
concerned.
Parents should be aware that whilst there are obvious benefits to students having a mobile
phone in terms of personal safety there are also some associated risks such as potential for
theft, bullying and inappropriate contact, including grooming by unsuitable persons.
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CASHLESS CATERING
2013 - 2014
The school operates a cashless catering payment system primarily to make sure that the money
you allow your child to have for purchasing lunch or a snack is used for that purpose. There
are many other benefits including:
 The money you allow your child to have is used for meals.
 A daily spend limit can be put on your child’s account to ensure that they only spend an
appropriate amount each day (£3.00 will be set on all accounts, please make sure you
notify any change to that on the attached form).
 It provides a considerably quicker service and reduces queues.
 If you are entitled to free school meals, anonymity is assured.
After careful consideration of the systems available, the school operates a system which is
based upon a scan of a student’s finger, rather than a card system.
The scan of your child’s finger will take a series of measurements, which will be converted into
computer code and stored on the system. I would emphasise that this is not a fingerprint and
the method of storing the information makes sure that the data means nothing to anyone
except the cashless catering system. The data is protected within the school using the same
stringent security that is employed to make sure that all your child’s details are stored in
accordance with best practice and under the guidance of the Data Protection Act.
Every child will have a separate computer number and when they scan their finger at the till,
this will be used to access their account and charge their food and drink purchases. Those who
are entitled to free school meals will have their entitlement added to their account automatically
and this account will be activated by the computer number. All students will have the option of
adding cash to their account using the account loaders, which are installed in school or by
paying in cheques to the Finance Office.
Your son/daughter will have their finger scanned on their first day and be shown how to use
the Account Loaders. Funds can be added to your child’s account by sending a cheque (see
attached form) or by cash paid in at the Account Loaders installed in school. Our preferred
method of payment is by cheque, which reduces the amount of cash your child has to carry. If
you wish to pay by cheque it would be helpful if you could send it to the Finance Office with the
attached form before the end of term. Cheques will not be cashed or entered onto the system
until your child has registered in school in September.
St Peter’s runs a weekly lunchtime rota which enables all students in each Year group to be
served their lunch first.
If you have any queries about this system, please contact Mrs May on 01480
846774
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IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday 24 September 2013
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Thursday 26 September 2013
Thursday 26 September 2013
Friday 27 September 2013
Wednesday 2 October 2013
Wednesday 2 October 2013
Tuesday 8 October 2013
Thursday 17 October 2013
Friday 25 October 2013
Monday 28 October 2013 –
Friday 1 November 2013
Friday 8 November 2013
Thursday 14 November 2013
Friday 15 November
Tuesday 19 November 2013
Tuesday 10 December 2013
Wednesday 11 December 2013
Friday 20 December 2013
Monday 6 January 2014
Tuesday 7 January 2014
Tuesday 7 January 2014
Tuesday 14 January 2014
Tuesday 21 January 2014
Tuesday 28 January 2014
Tuesday 4 February 2014
Tuesday 11 February 2014
Thursday 13 February 2014
Friday 14 February 2014
Monday 17 February 2014 –
Friday 21 February 2014
Monday 3 – Friday 7 March 2014
Thursday 6 March 2014
Thursday 13 March 2014
Friday 21 March 2014
Friday 21 March 2014
Friday 4 April 2014
Monday 21 April 2014
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Wednesday 23 April
Wednesday 23 April
Monday 28 April 2014
Monday 5 May 2014
Thursday 8 May 2014
Tuesday 13 May 21014
Tuesday 13 May 2014
Friday 23 May 2014
Monday 26 – Friday 30 May 2014
Tuesday 10 June 2014
Thursday 26 June 2014
Thursday 3 July 2014
Wednesday 23 July 2014
Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening
Open Morning for Parents/Carers of Year 5 and 6 Students
Open Morning for Parents/Carers of Year 7 and 8 Students
Year 8 Parents’ Information Evening
Year 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 Individual Photographs
HPV 1st Injection for Year 8 Girls
Open Morning for Parents/Carers of Year 9, 10 and 11 Students
Year 7 Parents’ Information Evening
Key Stage 4 Parents’ Information Evening (Years 9, 10 and 11)
Open Evening for Parents/Carers of Year 5 and 6 Students
School closes for Half-Term
Half-Term Holiday
HPV 2nd Injection for Year 8 Girls
Musical Evening
Children in Need – Non-Uniform Day
Year 11 Prospective Sixth Form Evening: Raising Participation Age
School Carol Concert
Civic Carol Concert
School closes – End of term
Professional Day
First day of Spring Term
Summative Assessment 1 Open to Parents
Year 8 Choices Evening
Year 11 Parents’ Consultation Evening
Year 12 / 13 Parents’ Consultation Evening
Year 8 Parents’ Consultation Evening
Year 10 Parents’ Consultation Evening
School closes for Half-Term
Professional Day
Half-Term Holiday
Book Week
World Book Day / Book Fair
Year 11 and Sixth Form Group Photographs
Sport Relief – Non-Uniform Day
Final HPV Injection for Year 8 Girls
School closes – End of term
School closed
Professional Day
First day of Summer Term
Summative Assessment 2 Open to Parents
Uniform Try-On Session
Bank Holiday – School closed
Uniform Try-On Session
Uniform Try-On Session
Year 9 Parents’ Consultation Evening
School closes for Half-Term
Half-Term Holiday
Year 7 Parents’ Consultation Evening
Victor / Victrix Ludorum
Sports Day
School closes – End of term
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ST PETER’S SCHOOL, HUNTINGDON
HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT 2013 - 2014
PARENTS/CARERS
I/We shall make every effort to:
 See that my daughter/son attends school, is on time, properly equipped and in correct uniform.
 Make the school aware of any concerns or problems that might affect my daughter’s/son’s work or
behaviour.
 Support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour.
 Support my daughter/son in homework and other opportunities for home learning.
 Attend Parents’ Evenings and discussions about my son’s/daughter’s progress.
 Take an interest in school activities and events.
Signature: ______________________________________________
Print Name: ______________________________________________
THE SCHOOL
The school will make every effort to:
 Ensure that your daughter/son achieves her/his full potential as a valued member of the school
community.
 Provide a balanced curriculum and meet the individual needs of your daughter/son.
 Achieve high standards of work and behaviour through building good relationships and developing
a sense of responsibility.
 Keep you informed about general school matters and about your daughter’s/son’s progress in
particular.
 Let parents know about any concerns or problems that affect your daughter/son’s work or
behaviour.
 Keep parents informed about school activities, work or behaviour through regular letters home,
Newsletters and notices about special events.
Signature: ______________________________________________
Group Tutor
Print Name: ______________________________________________
THE STUDENT
I will make every effort to:
 Attend school and be on time.
 Bring all the equipment I need every day.
 Work to the best of my ability at all times in class and at home.
 Wear the school uniform at all times and have a high standard of appearance.
 Be polite, helpful and respectful to fellow students, teachers, visitors and neighbours of the school.
 Keep the school clean, tidy and undamaged.
Signature: ______________________________________________
Print Name: ______________________________________________
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