St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Prospectus

Dear Parents Welcome to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School. We hope that you will be able to gain a sense of our school’s ethos from the information provided. Our school motto is: ‘Living Learning and Laughing Together in the Light of God’s Love’. We live out our school motto every day, and start each day with positivity and an eagerness to learn. We grow in God’s love and live out the Gospel values. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team of staff who strive to ensure that every child is successful, confident and responsible. That every child is equipped with all the skills they need to make a positive contribution to the local and global community. We work in partnership with parents and carers and value the support and contribution they make to school life. The strong partnerships that exist enable us to provide a happy, caring, engaging and effective learning environment. We foster high expectations and maintain good standards of achievement. We continue to carefully design our curriculum to develop and deepen thinking, independent learning, creativity and spirituality. We encourage our children to be confident and provide a wealth of opportunities for children to be excited about learning and challenged to achieve their very best. Parents and visitors are warmly welcomed to our school community and we very much look forward to meeting you. Tamsyn Lawlor Headteacher

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is

A calm, holy place where we pray, think and celebrate God’s world

Where we share a true love of learning

through our creative curriculum

Where we celebrate the gifts and talents of every person as uniquely created in the

image of God

A supportive community where home, school and church work together

Living, learning and laughing together in the light of God’s love.

School Aims

To follow the principles of our Catholic Faith in order to prepare the children to become positive and caring members of our society with a moral responsibility towards each other.

To encourage an awareness of God’s presence in each other.

To help each individual acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the next stage of education.

To provide a structured and well balanced curriculum which will enable all pupils to progress at a desirable rate within their ability range and strive to enable them to reach their full potential.

To develop an orderly atmosphere, where industry, self-discipline and an acceptable level of independence are expected.

To foster Home, School and Parish links.

Our School Organisation The school has a three form entry system and is divided into two areas for education and administrative purposes. 1. Key Stage 1 EYFS 4-5 years Year 1 5-6 years Year 2 6-7 years 2. Key Stage 2 Year 3 7-8 years Year 4 8-9 years Year 5 9-10 years Year 6 10-11 years

Admissions Policy The Admission Policy and Criteria including the current date for final applications are included at the back of this brochure. Parents are encouraged to register their children as early as possible. Application forms are available from the school. A meeting is held in the Autumn Term for all prospective new parents.

Information Meeting

Parents and children are invited into the School for an information meeting and visits prior to admission.

Appeals

If any child is refused admission the parents have the right of appeal. In the first instance they should write to the Chairman of Governors.

Further Information

School Day

EYFS 8.50am - 3.05pm Key Stage 1 8.50am - 3.05pm Key Stage 2 8.50am - 3.15pm Dates of the school terms can be found at the back of this brochure.

Assemblies

Assemblies take place within each Key Stage and whole school Acts of Worship are held regularly. All pupils are expected to attend Assemblies and Services as they are an integral part of the Religious Life of our School. Parents have the right to withdraw their children should they wish to do so. Please contact the Headteacher in these circumstances.

Supervision The school is responsible for the supervision of your children ten minutes before and after school. On arrival Year 1—6 children will be able to go straight into their classroom unaccompanied from 8.40 am to 8.50 am. The duty teachers will be on the KS1 & KS2 playgrounds at 8.40 am. At the end of the day all children must be collected promptly from their designated area or from the lower playground.

Secondary Transfers We are a major feeder school for St Bede’s Ecumenical Comprehensive School, Redhill. However we at St Joseph’s cannot guarantee a place at St Bede’s. We liaise with all Secondary Schools receiving our children at 11 years.

St Joseph’s Association

Parents are automatically members of St Joseph's Association, an organisation for parents, teachers and friends of the school. You will find you are vigorously encouraged to support its many and varied functions. These have provided extra resources for the benefit of the children. The Annual General Meeting is held in the Autumn Term.

School Fund

Your annual contribution to the School Fund is invaluable as it enables us to provide the children with enriching experiences through extra curricular activities, e.g. visiting drama groups and science workshops.

Accommodation

The School is accommodated in three build-ings. There are 7 classes in the first part of the school for the Early Years and Year 1 children. There is also a group room, lower hall, offices and kitchen in this building. There are 7 classrooms, the staffroom, music room, 2 group rooms and the staff study centre on the ground floor at the far end of the school with the upper hall on the first floor. Our third building at the back of the school has 7 classrooms, 2 group rooms, library and IT suite. We are fortunate to have an environmental area set in extensive grounds with several playgrounds and an all-weather pitch. We also have two outdoor activity areas: The ’Whale Trail’ in KS1 and ‘The Jungle Track’ in KS2. A quiet, reflective area ’The Memorial Garden’ is at the front of the school. A wooded outdoor learning area, ‘The Woodland Walk’, is a fantastic facility where we practice our Forest School. The School’s Accessibility Plan has ensured that facilities are available for pupils with disabilities. There are two disabled toilets in the main school building and a further disabled toilet in the block beside the astroturf.

Curriculum Ethos We believe children learn best when:

they are at the centre of the school and all its policies.

there is a happy atmosphere.

the school is a welcoming place.

there is a consistency and security.

the surroundings are aesthetically pleasing.

they wear/show respect for school uniform.

Relationships We believe children learn best where:

There is understanding and support of the Mission Statement through the school ethos.

The achievements of all are recognised and valued and when there is mutual trust and respect.

All children experience equal opportunities in all areas of schooling regardless of gender, ethnic or social background.

All children are given support and security at home and where there is close co-operation with both home and parish.

There is a consistency and an understanding of expected behaviour.

There is a variety of methods of working.

There is a sense of working together in a social environment to ena-ble both children and adults to develop relationships.

Adults and children are physically and emotionally comfortable.

Our Curriculum

At St Joseph's School we aim to provide a curriculum that is exciting, challenging and motivating and it is underpinned by our ethos including relationships.

It is the responsibility of teaching staff to meet the needs of all pupils. Aims:

The national curriculum provides pupils with an introduction to the essential knowledge that they need to be educated citizens.

The national curriculum is just one element in the education of every child. There is time and space in the school day and in each week, term and year to explore beyond the national curriculum specifications. The national curriculum provides an outline of core knowledge and skills around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum. Structure:

Pupils of compulsory school age in voluntary aided schools must follow the national curriculum which is comprised of Key Stages. Schools are free to choose how they organise their school day, as long as the content of national curriculum is taught to all pupils. In our Primary School we have Key Stages 1 & 2. A foreign language is taught in Key Stage 2.

Our curriculum is supported through the use of: Education City, Espresso and Purple Mash The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Children in Reception follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum in which learning and development is organised into prime and specific areas as set out below:

Prime Areas

Personal, Social and Emotional Development including Making relationships, Self-confidence and self-awareness and Managing feelings and behaviour

Physical Development including Moving and handling and Health and self-care

Communication and Language including Listening and at-tention, Understanding and Speaking

Specific Areas

Literacy including Reading and Writing

Mathematics including Numbers and Space, shape and measure

Understanding the World including People and communi-ties, The world and Technology

Expressive Arts and Design including Exploring and using media and materials and Being imaginative

At St Joseph’s we teach children by ensuring that we provide challenging, learning opportunities across these areas of development. We provide opportunities to encourage children to foster the characteristics of effective early learning.

Characteristics of Learning:

Playing and exploring Active Learning Creating and thinking critically

Religious Education

St Joseph's is a voluntary aided Catholic school where “Christian Ethics” permeate the whole curriculum. All children who attend St Joseph's School are expected to participate fully in the religious life of the school. Every age group follows a published religious scheme called “Come and See”, which is a structured programme used nationally in many primary schools.

The scheme follows the liturgical year of the Church, where the central theme is the Christian belief in Jesus Christ as the word and Revelation of God. Each term basic themes are explored within the Catholic faith tradition, which is complemented by the religious traditions in our homes and parishes. The different themes of the scheme are studied by the whole school over a short period which provides continuity and progression. These programmes provide opportunities for celebration, prayer and reflection through assemblies, Masses and prayer services.

The religious life of the school enables children to explore and experience a deepening of their faith and an awareness of the needs of the world today. Throughout Advent and Lent the children are encouraged to contribute in various ways to charitable causes.

Children may be withdrawn from Collective Worship and R.E lessons on the grounds of religious belief. However, the governors are anxious that there should be minimal disruption to the school curriculum. If parents have any cause for concern in such matters, it is essential that they are discussed with the Headteacher before the child is admitted to the school.

Education in Personal Relationships

Education in Personal Relationships (EPR) is a framework for personal, social, moral, health and citizenship education.

It aims to develop children in the following areas:

Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities

Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Developing a healthy, safe lifestyle

Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people

Much of EPR is taught through the Religious Education Programme of ‘Come and See’ and specific links with topics are identified. Further aspects are covered through other areas of the curriculum, The SEAL resource is used to support the learning in those areas related to feelings, emotions and behaviour. Teaching resources provided by CAFOD and Fairtrade are also used.

Relationships and Sex Education

Relationships and Sex Education is taught to all ages throughout the school at an age appropriate level. It includes health education, sex education, moral and social interaction.

We use a resource called ‘A Journey in Love’ created by Sister Jude Groden. It is the recommended programme of study for Catholic schools for Relationship and Sex Education, and has been written as a progressive scheme of work that supports the Religious Education, EPR and Science curricula taught within the school.

As children progress through school, they discover more and more about themselves and the wider world. This thirst for learning new things in all aspects of life is fostered by the school, who attempt to create a safe, stimulating environment for learning; supporting all children in their development. Our mission statement which drives the school, attempts to achieve this goal following the Gospel values of truth and respect, understanding our journey as children of God, both special and unique.

Central to our work within the school is learning about our faith, including understanding ourselves, our position in our community and how we develop as human beings - our spiritual, social, emotional and physical development. This is how ‘A Journey in Love’ fits in to the school’s curriculum. The scheme supports all levels of learning throughout the school. It focuses on friendship, family, community, relationships and spirituality; a guide to the children’s development as young Catholics.

Further information about this programme, including resources, can be found on our VLE.

Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Sex Education should they wish to do so. Please contact the Headteacher in these circumstances. There can be no withdrawal from the Science National Curriculum.

Science

St Joseph's approach to Science in the National Curriculum is subject based, but with the opportunity for the class teacher to use a cross-curricular approach where appropriate.

This facilitates a variety of teaching methods including class, group and individual teaching.

The children will experience the National Curriculum through observation, investigation and discovery.

Pupils should meet each area (observation, investigation and discovery) at least three times during their Primary Education to enable progression and depth. The use of the investigations and explorations at different levels provides the pupil with the opportunity to develop both individual initiative and the skills needed for teamwork.

English

English is an essential key to learning across the curriculum and, as a life skill, is a vital tool for communication. At St Joseph’s English is taught through cross-curricular links with Foundation Subjects, which enables the children to have a clear purpose for their speaking and listening, reading and writing. Through these creative cross-curricular links, St Joseph’s aims to develop the pupils’ ability in reading, writing, speaking and listening with a rich variety of experiences. Progression in these curriculum areas is ensured through the development of pupils’ competency in an increasing range of language types and styles.

The school approaches the teaching of English through the following ways with appropriate differentiation to meet the needs of all learners:

Modelled and Guided Writing by the class teacher

Shared writing in groups

Phonics (Jolly Phonics)

Guided Reading (Rigby)

Learning of spellings in an interactive, sensory and visual way

Drama, role play and performance poetry activities

Speaking and listening

Appropriate intervention

Application of writing skills learnt to ‘Big Writing’ tasks

Grammar and punctuation

Reading

A strong parent-school partnership is recognised as fundamentally important in fostering reading competency and promoting reading as an enjoyable and purposeful activity. Reading is taught through a variety of approaches in order to develop the range of essential skills. The pupil’s developing independence as a reader is supported by a structured reading scheme which offers a range of stimulating picture books and then progressive introduction to vocabulary. Reading experience is broadened through pupils choosing from a wide variety of other quality books.

Independent readers are given the opportunity to study the work of significant children’s authors in increasing depth.

Schemes that we use at St Joseph’s School are:

Oxford Reading Tree

Project X Code

Totem Talisman

Dandelion Readers

Music Music is usually taught as a class activity. Our aim is to enable all children to enjoy music through the development of listening skills and musical appreciation. Children are encouraged to compose and perform both vocal and instrumental pieces and are introduced to a wide variety of styles.

Mathematics

St Joseph’s has embedded the new National Curriculum for Mathematics into their teaching and learning since September 2014. It is taught as a discrete subject every day from Reception through to Year 6. We recognise how essential it is to everyday life; high quality teaching and providing real and meaningful problems is paramount.

Aims:

The new National Curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils:

Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including the varied and regular practice of increasingly complex problems over time.

Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, understanding relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language.

Can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

We focus on a range of different areas: Number and Place Value, Calculation (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division), Fractions (including decimals and percentages), Geometry, Statistics and Measurement.

Year 6 will have an additional focus on Algebra, Ratio and Proportion.

We have a new focus on problem solving this year where each child has a ‘problem solving assessment book’. This highlights to class teachers whether or not children can apply their knowledge and understanding, discuss their thoughts and ideas, explain their thinking and demonstrate a ‘deeper’ understanding which will show fluency in mathematics.

We see it as our duty to offer each child a broad and balanced experience of these areas at a level which fosters progression on the basis of understanding. Children are generally taught within their own class, in flexible ability groups, to meet each child’s needs. Tasks are then taught through class, group and individual strategies. Continual assessment enables teachers to recognise and focus on individual needs. Each child has their own ‘I Can’ card which gives them the opportunity to take ownership over their own learning and progress.

Design Technology

Design Technology is met within a cross-curricular approach in which we aim to develop the children’s skills as they progress.

Design Technology involves the investigation of a need and the skills of planning, making and evaluating to realise it practically. DT is taught using a wide range of media. e.g. clay, textiles, wood, paper and construction materials.

Geography

Geography is taught through a cross-curricular approach, or as a separate subject where appropriate.

We have endeavoured to match geography with other related subjects, e.g. Science to ensure a depth of experience without unnecessary duplication.

We cover the Geography National Curriculum through a series of projects looking at both:

The Local Environment, and

The Wider World Children have the opportunity to develop their studies further a field during residential field trips.

Map work skills are developed throughout the school. Many aspects introduced in Key Stage 1 are revisited and further developed in Key Stage 2.

Children in Year 6 and Year 4 have the opportunity to develop their studies further during residential trips.

Computing

Computing is an ever changing challenge to pupils, staff and parents. It is taught as a discrete subject where specific skills are taught to children to prepare them for the future use of technology. These include: Programming, E- Safety, Handling Data, Multimedia and Technology in our Lives.

Where possible teachers make links between Computing work and other areas of the curriculum. Computing aims to develop children to become digital citizens (who are safe and responsible), digital communicators (who are digitally literate) and digital creators (who are logical and creative).

Interactive white boards and visualisers are used to support the children’s learning in all classrooms. All teaching areas are networked, incorporating pupil access to the internet and peripheral equipment such as digital cameras. We also have learn pads that can be used in all areas of the curriculum.

In addition to classroom provision we have a dedicated computer suite to enable whole class learning.

History

History is taught through the topic approach. Each year group focuses upon different aspects throughout the year. We aim to develop the children’s historical understanding through the use of artefacts and secondary sources in order to foster research skills and an empathy with the past.

Specialist historical groups visit the school to provide the children with a variety of experiences related to the historical period they are studying. This enables them to become active in their learning through the use of role-play.

French

Children in Key Stage Two are encouraged to develop an awareness of the French language and culture, and to acquire a grasp of basic grammar. The aim is to foster enjoyment and interest in a foreign language and to build confidence in speaking through basic conversational vocabulary.

Physical Education

P.E. is an integral part of the school curriculum. We aim to provide an enjoyable and balanced programme, by following the Real PE scheme of work from Create Development. Alongside this children will also develop their skills and understanding of competitive team games (e.g. netball and cricket) as well as outdoor and adventurous activities, dance and gymnastics. Within PE lessons children are provided with the opportunity to develop their ‘multi-abilities’ which are: cognitive, health and fitness, personal, social, physical and creative skills. Within the physical multi-abilities’, our main focus is improving agility, balance and coordination.

The development of confidence, tolerance and the appreciation of one’s own and others’ strengths and weaknesses are an essential part of our teaching.

The school is fortunate to have two multi-purpose halls and extensive outdoor facilities including grass areas and an all-weather pitch, as well as hard playing surfaces.

All children in Key Stage One and Year 4 have the opportunity to swim, with weekly sessions at the pool in Donyngs Leisure Centre for a term throughout the year.

Art At St Joseph's the children are given the opportunity to explore a variety of media working in both two and three dimensions. Our aims throughout the school are the ongoing development of visual literacy, and to foster an appreciation of artistic traditions and ethnic heritage. Skills necessary to achieve these aims are taught throughout the Key Stages.

Children are encouraged to observe and appreciate the work of a variety of artists.

Art is taught either as a class or group activity and is at times related to the class topic.

Clubs St Joseph's offers a range of cultural and sporting activities. These clubs take place during lunch hour and after school. Permission slips are required for after school attendance. The clubs vary according to the availability of staff, but may include sport, music and drama opportunities.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Many children require special educational provision at some time during their school lives. These children may have needs over an extended period or have short term needs. These may be academic, emotional, physical or behavioural. Such needs can usually be met in the classroom with the co-operation of the child, parent and teacher.

A child who continues to experience difficulties with work will be started on the Surrey Graduated Approach to Assessment, in line with the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs.

For some children it may be necessary to involve outside agencies to assess and give further guidance. Parents will be involved at each stage of this process.

Some children have an Education Health and Care Plan, and follow a programme of work devised for their particular needs.

Able children are provided for through differentiation and extension work within class.

Assessment

At St Joseph's we perceive Assessment to be an integral part of the learning process. Assessment provides information about the experience and achievement of the pupil, identifying what the pupil knows, understands, and can do.

Assessment helps the teacher to plan for the next stage in the pupil’s educational development. Continuous assessment plays an important part in each teacher’s planning of the curriculum. At the end of each academic year the children complete assessments to support their next steps of learning. At the end of each Key Stage the children complete the assessment arrangements in line with Government policy.

Homework

All children are expected to set aside some time after school for homework. This will vary from the youngest children practising their reading for 10 minutes daily and their sounds for 10 minutes daily to the 10-11 year olds who will have approximately 60 minutes work to complete each evening.

Parents’ co-operation is essential to ensure that pupils benefit from the work that is set.

Charging for School Activities

St Joseph's provides varied opportunities for pupils to take part in educational visits and activities. The cost of these can only be met by voluntary contributions from parents. If sufficient contributions are not forthcoming the trip may have to be cancelled, in which case your contributions will be refunded.

The Governors have agreed a policy for charging for school activities. Full details of this policy are available from the school office on request.

School Documents Should parents wish to view LEA or DFE documents relating to school organisation or curriculum the Headteacher will be happy to make these available and to discuss them.

Any complaint or grievance about the school curriculum should in the first instance be addressed to the Headteacher. When necessary, details of the complaints procedure are available from the school office.

Authority Addresses Surrey County Council Area Education Office Education Department Surrey County Council County Hall Consort House Kingston-upon-Thames 5/7 Queensway KT1 2DJ Redhill RH1 1YB Diocese of Arundel and Brighton Schools Commission Bishops House The Upper Drive Hove East Sussex BN3 6NE

Pastoral Care

All children at St Joseph's are made aware that all staff are willing to help and support them with any problem which they may encounter in school or indeed at home. As a Catholic School we aim to envelop the children within a framework of a caring family to enjoy their successes and support their difficulties.

Rewards and Commendations Children need to be encouraged to achieve high standards in behaviour and work. Praise and commendation is given whenever the staff see the opportunity. Every Friday a certificate for ‘Pupil of the Week’ is awarded to a child in each class. It is given for effort in behaviour or in a specific area in the curriculum.

Achievement in areas outside the school will be commended at Friday’s assembly.

At Key Stage 2 children enjoy a ‘House System’, children are allocated to a house. House points are given for effort in work or behaviour. A cup is awarded weekly to the House with the most points. Competition is a good incentive.

Book prizes are given every term to a child in each class for good effort.

Behaviour It is expected that children will follow the aims and ethos of our school with the guidance of staff, parents and other adults responsible for their wellbeing.

We believe that children respond well if they know what is expected of them and when there is a clear limit with regard to behaviour.

Children need to be encouraged to achieve high standards in behaviour and work. St Joseph's fosters a positive attitude through praise, awards and commendations.

A class Behaviour Book is kept, where instances of both pleasing and disappointing behaviour are recorded and monitored regularly.

If a pupil does not achieve our expected standards of behaviour a variety of strategies will be adopted to help the child. In the event of there being no improvement, parents will be notified so that together we can resolve the situation.

Absences The school must be notified of all absences by leaving a message on the answer phone or by telephoning the office on the first day of absence. A letter is required on the child’s return to school. All absences without reported explanations will be recorded as “unauthorised absences” in the school registers. No child is allowed to leave school during school hours without prior knowledge through a written note to the class teacher. These children must then be signed out by the parent in the book beside the School Office.

Any time out of school disrupts the continuity of pupils’ education.

Holidays cannot be taken during school time. However, if time is required in term time, a ‘leave of absence’ form must be completed. These should be collected from and returned to the school office.

Each application will need to be considered by the Head teacher. No days will be authorised for holidays during term time. Any such leave will be recorded as an unauthorised absence, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Exclusion Exclusion is very rare and only occurs following serious concerns. In the event of this happening the exclusion will follow the recognised legal procedures.

Education Welfare Officer Our Education Welfare Officer is responsible for school attendance and visits the school each term. The officer can be contacted at the South East Area Education Office, Surrey County Council, 5/7 Queensway, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1YB

School Health - Medical Examinations Key Stage 1 Medical checks for weight and height are held during the first year at school.

Key Stage 2 Medical reviews are subsequently held in Year 6 for the ten to eleven year olds.

Parents are informed of the date and time of the medical checks and are asked for their consent.

Reminders of immunisation programmes and vaccinations, e.g. Flu, will be sent to parents.

Parents are advised that headlice are very prevalent in schools these days and regular checks should be made.

Medicines If it is essential to take prescribed medicines during the day the medicine must be brought to the school office by a parent, and an ’Administration of Medicines’ form must be filled in giving details of dosage, times, and parental consent etc.

School Lunches and Snacks

We are fortunate that School dinners are prepared on the premises. Payment should be made weekly in advance on Mondays or can be paid half-termly or termly. If you are in receipt of income support, tax credits or working tax credits and are eligible for free school meals please contact the school office for an application form. All information will be dealt with in confidence. All children in KS1 will be receiving a universal free school meal. Therefore, no payment for KS1 children will be required. Packed lunches may be brought if preferred for KS2, however one half-term’s notice is required in writing if any arrangements are to change.

Only fruit is allowed for mid-morning snacks. The children are encouraged to bring a bottle of water to school.

Fire Practice School Fire Drills are carried out on a regular basis and children are made aware of procedure and a class list is available in every classroom.

Uniform We have a simple school uniform which we expect the children to wear as it develops a sense of pride and belonging in themselves and their school.

The current list is to be found at the back of this brochure.

Lost Property This is always a problem in School. It is therefore essential that all items of clothing and belongings are clearly marked. Items left at school are held in the lost property box in the foyer at the front of the school.

Jewellery Jewellery, including friendship bracelets, may not be worn. It is accepted that those children with pierced ears wear plain gold studs but parents are reminded that these present a potentially serious hazard. All studs must be removed by the child for Physical Education activities.

If your child cannot remove their own studs they should not be worn in school. From Year 3 onwards children may wear an inexpensive watch but the School does not accept responsibility for lost studs or watches. Neither make-up nor nail varnish is permitted.

Finally We look forward to welcoming your child to our school and working with you.

THE GOVERNING BODY

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018

NAME RETIREMENT DATE Mr Paul McCallum CHAIR OF GOVERNORS 02.03.2020 Mrs Anne-Marie Mason FOUNDATION 12.11.2021 Mrs Shelagh Green FOUNDATION 07.10.2017 Mrs Jane Manfield FOUNDATION 07.03.2019 Mr Stuart Ferma FOUNDATION 07.03.2019 Mr Dennis Ong PARENT 11.11.2019 Mr Peter Woodford FOUNDATION 10.07.2020 Mrs Rebecca Pini STAFF 20.12.2021 Mr Robin Brooks PARENT 20.12.2021 Mr Barry Cullen FOUNDATION 30.11.2020 Ms Anne Gummet FOUNDATION 12.11.2021 Ms AnnaMaria Williams CLERK TO GOVERNORS Mrs Carol Scanlon ASSOCIATE GOVERNOR 28.03.2018 Mrs Tamsyn Lawlor HEADTEACHER

Class Teacher

RPG Mrs Laura Gilbert

Mrs Kelly Pucek-Wellman

RCI Mrs Natalie Carroll Mrs Rengin Ibrahim

ROJ Mrs Tina Osman

Mrs Madeline Jowett

1F Miss Elizabeth Floyd

1A Miss Rabia Ali

1C Mrs Kathleen Courcey

2PA Mr Peter Alden

2W Miss Jane Wright

3D Miss Sarah Doran

3T Mrs Harriet Tackie

4M Mrs Emily Millican

4D Miss Nezihe Dogansoy

5BC Mrs Diane Barnsley Mrs Sarah Stockwell

5FH Mrs Jeanette Hallett Mrs Helen Fairbanks

6H Mr Paul Hughes

6E Mrs Natalie Ennals

Headteacher Mrs Tamsyn Lawlor

Deputy Headteacher Mrs Carol Scanlon

Special Needs/Inclusion Mrs Anoushka De Sampayo

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, REDHILL ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/ 2018

STAFF LIST

IT Technician Mrs Jenny Dott

Support Staff

Teaching Staff

Mrs Sarah Bailey Mrs Julie Parker

Mrs Michelle Green Mrs Rebecca Pini

Mrs Bronach O’Callaghan Mrs Nadine Moore

Mrs Alex Heaney Mrs Jackie Sullivan

Mrs Laura Cove Mrs Lucy Barnes

Mrs Ursula Ogilvie Mrs Heidi Gordon

Mrs Anna Allen Mrs Samantha Carey

Mrs Helen Anderson Mrs Julie Walker

Mrs Christine Maskell Mrs Angela Steadman

Mrs Trudy Fraser Mrs Angela Watts

Mrs Claire Naveira Ms Katsumi Endo

Mrs Sarah Butler Ms Rachel Lauff

Mrs Louise Maloney Ms Bijal Shah

Mrs Nicky Grant Miss Asha Roy

Mrs Jo Johnston Ms Batool Zaidi

Miss Kathleen Mey Mrs Hannah Keohane

Mrs Rebecca Triggs Administrative Officer

Mrs Geraldine Cosens Finance Assistant

Mrs Eileen Sawyer School Secretary

Mr Howard Wood Caretaker

Administrative Staff

Teaching & Learning Support Assistants

Mrs Margaret Wasson (Senior Midday Supervisor)

Mrs Jackie Sullivan (Senior Midday Supervisor)

Mrs Fiona Martin Mrs Alex Heaney

Mrs Helen Anderson Miss Asha Roy

Mrs Anna Allen Mrs Nadine Moore

Mrs Trudy Fraser

Lunchtime Supervisors

Catering Manager

Mrs Angela Allison

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, REDHILL ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018

UNIFORM LIST We have a simple school uniform which we expect the children to wear as it develops a sense of pride and belonging in themselves, and their school. All uniform and belongings should be clearly marked with the child's name.

COLOUR NAVY AND EMERALD GREEN WINTER SUMMER

Boys St Joseph’s Navy jumper Grey trousers St Joseph’s Navy and Emerald Tie or shorts Grey trousers Short sleeved grey shirt Grey shirt St Joseph’s Navy & Emerald Tie Grey socks Navy sun hat

Girls Navy skirt or tunic of appropriate Green and white small check dress length (a skirt is advisable in reception White socks (ankle or calf not for ease of dressing) trainer socks)

Green/white small Navy sun hat check long sleeved blouse St Joseph’s Navy jumper Navy socks or tights (Girls are allowed to wear a navy polo neck jumper under their blouses in cold weather) Hair must be tied up at all times if longer than shoulder length. Hair bands/clips etc must be school colours, black or brown.

P.E. KIT: BOYS AND GIRLS Short sleeved green polo shirt.

Navy shorts (no bicycle shorts please) Navy jogging bottoms may be worn also. Plain white ankle PE socks for KS2. [KS1 black elasticated plimsolls]

[KS2 lace up plimsolls] To be contained in a green drawstring PE bag (see list below) and clearly labelled.

These clothes are obtainable at department stores, uniform shops or through catalogues. Swots in Reigate stock the P.E. uniform, summer dresses, and blouses. Ties and navy pullovers with the school name machine embroidered in emerald green are available, for purchase, from the School Office. Ties: £2.50 - £3.00 Jumpers: Sizes 26” - 36” £11.00 School Bags: Rucksacs £9.00 P.E. Bags £3.50 Summer Caps: £4.50 Winter Hats: £3.00 (knitted) £4.00 (fleece) (obtainable from school office) Shoes should be black or navy and a reasonable style for school use. They should not be trainers nor should girls' shoes be low cut, peep-toe, sling-back, platform or have small narrow heels.

ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, REDHILL ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018

ASSEMBLY TIMES

EYFS and KEY STAGE ONE EYFS Classes to Year 2

Monday 9.05 Head Teacher / Deputy Head / Middle Leader Tuesday 9.05 Prayer and Worship in class Wednesday 9.05 Sung Worship Thursday 10.10 Class Assembly (Lower Hall) / Hymn Practice Friday 9.05 Pupil of the Week Assembly in Lower Hall

KEY STAGE TWO Year 3 to Year 6

Monday 9.05 Head Teacher / Deputy Head / Middle Leader Tuesday 9.05 Sung Worship Wednesday 9.05 Prayer and Worship in class Thursday 9.05 Class Assembly (Upper Hall) Friday 9.05 Pupil of the Week Assembly in Lower Hall

Autumn Term Return

Half Term

Break up

Wednesday 6

th September 2017

Friday 20th October 2017

Return End of Term

Break up

Monday 30th October 2017

Thursday 21st December 2017 at 1.30pm

Spring Term Return

Half Term

Break up

Wednesday 4

th January 2018

Friday 9th February 2018

Return End of Term

Break up

Tuesday 20th February 2018

Thursday 29th March 2018 at 1.30pm

Summer Term Return

Half Term

Break up

Monday 16

th April 2018

Friday 25th May 2018

Return End of Term

Break up

Monday 4th June 2018

Friday 19th July 2018 at 1.30pm

INSET Training Days

Monday 4th September 2017 Tuesday 5th September 2017 Monday 19th February 2018

Friday 20th July 2018 Monday 23rd July 2018

May Bank Holiday Monday 7th

May 2018

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

School Dates for 2017/2018

School holiday dates until July 2018 are as follows:

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, REDHILL ACADEMIC YEAR 2017 / 2018

COMMUNITY AWARENESS St Joseph’s involves the local community in a variety of ways. The following events are typical of the many which take place each year. SPORTING EVENTS Local School Football and Netball Leagues Local School Athletics Competition Cricket training Cricket Competition “Friendly Football” Competition Sports Days KS1/KS2 Sports Clubs, rugby, football (girls also), athletics, netball, cricket, tennis, hockey, cross country, karate, gymnastics and multi-skills (Year 1) COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Singing and musical activities in local environment, eg carol singing to local Senior Citizens nursing home/Parish Advent Afternoon Tea Christmas Party for Senior Citizens Links with Y.M.C.A. CHARITIES Catholic Children’s Society and Children’s Charities Support local charities e.g. Refuge in Redhill Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal Lifeboat Appeal Collection for charities at Christmas Productions and concerts Mission Together, talks and information sent home Salvation Army—Harvest Goods and Local Food Banks Each year group supports a charity of their choice VISITS FROM COMMUNITY Parents, grandparents and friends helping with reading, cooking, computers etc. Class Assemblies - Parents and friends invited First Holy Communion Mass Parents Information Evenings Visiting speakers – Library, Authors, Cafod, dentist etc. Children taking part in competitions - national and local Cycling Proficiency/Bikeability Environment Talks

Secondary Students - work experience Visit from Tudor Dance Group Visits from Theatre Groups Admission Afternoons of Welcome for new children CONCERTS AND PLAYS KS1 Christmas Nativity KS2 Carol Service KS2 Event (Singing/Drama) Spring Term Music Concerts in Spring / Summer Term Individuals, groups, choirs Class Assemblies Redhill and Reigate Music Festival Local Music Festival for children in Year 2 and Year 3 LIAISON WITH OTHER SCHOOLS Primary Sports Fixtures Play groups / Nursery visits Liaison with Secondary Schools St Bede’s staff visit Year 6 Year 6 visit St Bede’s Visit from St Bede’s specific curriculum areas Visits to special schools to support individual children Liaison with St Joseph’s Preschool Playgroup – staff attend Christmas Play and AGM International—Champion Chanizige Modern Foreign Language Day—Reigate Grammar School Maths / Science / Computer Challenge event with local schools HEADTEACHER/DEPUTY HEADTEACHER INVOLVEMENT Visits to local Primary Schools Headteacher’s and Chair of Governors Groups PARISH LINKS Headteacher’s Induction in all churches - general Parish celebrations/funerals etc. Cluster meetings First Holy Communion meetings and celebration Masses Deanery meetings Diocesan meetings for Head and Deputies at Crawley Headteacher meetings Retreat/Conference for Heads and Deputies - Diocesan/County Pastoral visits from Parish Priests and Curriculum Links

MEDICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES School Doctor School Nurse Child and Family Consultation Service Educational Psychologist Literacy Support Team English Language Support Moderate Learning Support Visually Impaired Support Hearing Impaired Support Speech and Language Therapist School Medical Officer Occupational Therapist Behaviour Support CLUBS ( May vary according to availability of staff ) Early Bird Club, Football, Tennis, Cricket, Netball, Cross Country, Athletics, Karate, Choirs, Gymnastics, Dance, Hockey, Orchestra, Spanish Club, Art, Lunchtime Club, Production / Singing Prayer Groups - Lent and Advent. Rosary Groups - October and May FINANCIAL SUPPORT Some of our clubs are run by independent coaches who charge a weekly fee for their clubs. Some of these events are supported by money from the School Fund where necessary and by the goodwill of staff. GENERAL INFORMATION The following general information is available from the school office: Pupil Application Forms Surrey County Council Transport, and Parish Minibus availability Medicines Procedure Charging and Remission Policy Leave of Absence Form Cost of School Lunch per day - £2.25 Current donation for School Fund: £5.00 per child per year £10.00 per family per year

KS1 ATTAINMENT

End of KS1 2017

Year

Subject

Working At Expected Standard

Greater Depth

School Surrey

National

School Surrey

National

2 60 pupils

R, W & M 53% 67% 64% 10% 13% 11%

Reading 67% 80% 76% 17% 32% 25%

Writing 60% 71% 68% 12% 19% 16%

Maths 72% 78% 75% 13% 24% 21%

Phonics Check (Y1)

School Surrey

National

2017 78% 83% 81%

EYFS: Good Level of Development (GLD)

School Surrey Provisional

National Provisional

2017: 70% 77% 69%

KS2 2017: SATS Results

Year

Subject

Expected Standard

High Standard

School Surrey

National

School Surrey

National

6

58 pupils

R,W,M 48% 67 % 61% 7% 13% 9%

Reading 76% 78% 71% 21% 33% 25%

GPS 72% 80% 77% 21% 35% 31%

Writing Teacher Assessment

55% 79% 76% 10% 22% 18%

Maths 71% 78% 75% 14% 27% 23%

KS2 2017: Average Scaled Score

Year

Subject

Average Scaled Score

School Surrey

National

6

59 pupils

Reading

104

106

104

Grammar, Punctuation &

Spelling

105

105

106

Maths

102

105

104

KS2 2017: Average Progress

Year

Subject

Average Progress

6

59 pupils

Reading

2.6 (0.9 to 4.3)

Writing

-1.0 (-2.6 to 0.6)

Maths

0.4 (-1.1 to 1.9)

KS2 ATTAINMENT / PROGRESS

Rates of Authorised and Unauthorised Absence Number of Registered pupils of compulsory school age on roll for at least one session during the reporting period to 26

th May 2017 396

Percentage of sessions missed through authorised absence 3.1% Percentage of sessions missed through unauthorised absence 0.6% The content of this document represents the information required in Education (School Information) (England) Regulations 1994, and related to the School Year 2017/2018. The information was correct as at September 2017. It should not be assumed that there will be no change affecting the arrangements described in this document before the start of, or during the School Year in question, or in relation to subsequent school years.