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Parent Handbook 2020-21
Key Stage 1
Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School
1
WELCOME FROM CONTENTS
THE HEAD CONTACT INFORMATION 4 LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM 28
AIMS AND ETHOS 6 LEARNING ENRICHMENT AND ASSESSMENT 30
WHERE TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION 8 HOMEWORK 31
WELL-BEING 10 SOME IDEAS FOR HOME SUPPORT 32
THE THREE Rs 12 TRANSITION 34
THE LEARNING HABITS WHEEL 14 CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS 35
IPADS 16 HEALTH 36
ENGLISH 18 USEFUL INFORMATION 38
MATHEMATICS 20 BOYS' PREP SCHOOL UNIFORM 44
THE CONNECTED CURRICULUM 22 TERM DATES 48
MUSIC 24 STAFF 50
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 26
When you choose Surbiton High Boys’ emotional intelligence by embracing the
Prep, you are embarking on a lifelong characteristics valued so highly.
love of learning; full of innovation,
From the minute they step over the
creativity and challenging opportunities.
threshold, they are part of a thriving
By developing this thirst for learning, we
community which will catch them when
encourage boys to challenge themselves
they fall and praise them when they achieve.
within the safety of the Surbiton
The close relationship that we have with
community, knowing full well they will
the parents allows us to have a transparent,
be supported, nurtured and scaffolded
open relationship which thrives on trust
along the way. The boys are constantly
and helps the boys flourish within it.
urged to think deeply about all aspects
of school life. We value responsibility, The boys at Surbiton Prep are happy,
resilience and respect in our boys and we active and enthusiastic learners; they love
expect them to live by the motto, ‘May life and they love learning. All staff form
Love Always Lead Us’. This permeates a part of their journey through the School
through each layer of school life and and we never fail to be excited as they
the children begin to develop a strong embark on their journey with us.
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CONTACT CHAIR OF THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY Mr Adrian McKeon
c/o Senior School
INFORMATION SURBITON HIGH SCHOOL IS A PART OF UNITED LEARNING AND THE UNITED CHURCH
SCHOOLS TRUST (UCST)
Chair of the UCST Board Mrs Angela Crowe, JP
PRINCIPAL Mrs Rebecca Glover
CORRESPONDENCE FOR MRS ANGELA CROWE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO UNITED
SENIOR HEAD OF PREP SCHOOLS & Ms Clemmie Stewart
LEARNING REGISTERED OFFICE Worldwide House
HEAD OF SURBITON HIGH GIRLS’
Thorpe Wood
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Peterborough PE3 6SB
HEAD OF SURBITON HIGH BOYS’ Mrs Tracey Chong T 01832 864444
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Surbiton High School is regulated by the Department for Education and the relevant
GIRLS’ PREPARATORY SCHOOL ADDRESS 95 – 97 Surbiton Road contact details can be found on the DfE website (www.education.gov.uk).
Kingston upon Thames Surbiton High School is also noted on the Edubase register which is available at
KT1 2HW www.edubase.gov.uk.
T 020 8546 9756
BOYS’ PREPARATORY SCHOOL ADDRESSES 3 Avenue Elmers
Surbiton
KT6 4SP
T 020 8390 6640
CHARLES BURNEY HOUSE 143 Maple Road
Surbiton
KT6 4BB
T 020 8439 1400
SENIOR GIRLS’ SCHOOL ADDRESS 13 – 15 Surbiton Crescent
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2JT
T 020 8546 5245
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AIMS AND ETHOS
•
coached and encouraged to develop • encouraged to be emotionally invested
strong relationships, to be empathetic in their learning, persevering in the
and responsive to the needs of face of difficulties, noticing subtle
themselves and others differences and patterns, managing their
distractions, and becoming absorbed in
• empowered to lead a meaningful life, to
Surbiton High School aims to inspire, encourage and empower be able to understand what their goals are,
their learning
young people to be the very best they can be. and to know what they are striving for • empowered to be fully involved in their
learning, growing in interdependence,
•
empowered to draw strength from
Ethos from all faiths and none, and we share collaborating effectively, listening
celebrating their accomplishments, in
with United Learning its core mission: empathetically to others, and imitating
•
We are a vibrant learning community, order to tackle new challenges.
‘to bring out the best in everyone’. their learning habits
which inspires all pupils to discover
We are fully committed to the aims We achieve these aims through our
and embrace their individuality, to grow • inspired, encouraged and empowered to
of the Framework for Excellence: inculcation of learning habits. Our
in their intellectual curiosity, and to be productive, planning their learning
www.unitedlearning.org.uk children are:
enjoy their independence in advance, revising and reviewing
Aims • inspired in their thinking to ask questions, their progress, distilling important
•W
e acknowledge that there is no such
to make connections, to imagine information, and developing their own
thing as a typical Surbiton High School •
Surbiton High School aims to inspire,
possibilities, to reason methodically and meta-learning.
pupil, and that impressive academic encourage and empower our young
to capitalise on their resources
results are just one aspect of our rich people to discover and liberate the very
tapestry of educational provision; best of themselves, exceeding their
we encourage every child to grow in potential in an intellectually rigorous
compassion, treat others with respect, and challenging academic environment,
and maintain an outward-looking balanced with outstanding pastoral care
attitude, living out the School’s motto: and support
‘Amor Nos Semper Ducat’ (‘May Love We achieve these aims through our
Always Lead Us’) Charter for Happiness and Well-being. Our
•W
e empower every child to thrive: children are:
by developing social and emotional • i nspired to deploy their greatest strengths
intelligence, becoming rounded to tackle all situations, developing a
and grounded in character, and growth mindset and a ‘can do’ attitude,
demonstrating kindness and service to equipped with the tools to maximise
others their positive emotions
•S
urbiton High School is the founding • e ncouraged to find their niche, to be
member of the United Church Schools fully engaged in educational activities,
Trust and a leading school within and to meet any major challenge that
United Learning. Valuing our Christian comes their way
heritage, we welcome staff and children
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WHERE TO OBTAIN
FURTHER INFORMATION
Key policies and further information • First Aid Policy
covering the following areas are available • Head Girl Team Policy
on the School’s website www.surbitonhigh.
• Health and Safety Policy - Group
com and also on request from the School
Office: • Health and Safety Policy - Local
• Learning Outside the Classroom
• Academic Performance Statement • Missing Pupil Policy
• Admissions Policy • Physical Restraint Policy
• Anti-Bullying Policy • Provision of Information Policy
• Behaviour and Discipline Policy • School Worship and Assemblies
• Child Protection and Safeguarding • Searches and Confiscation Policy
Policy • Special Educational Needs Policy
• Co-curricular Policy - Senior School • Supervision of Pupils on Site Policy
• Code of Conduct - Pupils • Uncollected Pupils Policy
• Complaints Policy • Word Processor Policy.
• Curriculum Policy - Senior School
• Curriculum Policy - Girls’ Prep School
• Curriculum Policy - Boys’ Prep School
• Drugs Policy
• Early Education Funding
• Educational Visits Policy
•English as an Additional Language
Policy
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Exclusion, Expulsion, Removal and
Review Policy and Procedures
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The well-being and pastoral care at the pupil. This relationship begins before the
Boys’ Prep School is a vital and integral Reception boy has started the school, and
part of school life. We value the individual throughout the year, the Year 6 boys take
strengths of each boy and honour their immense pride in caring and supporting
successes through varied celebrations. In their buddy up until their very last day at
partnership with the parents, we nurture School.
and foster positive relationships with our
We have three Houses at the School:
pupils, and at the heart of the pastoral
Arundel, Caernarvon and Balmoral.
programme is our school motto: May Love
During the year we hold many
Always Lead Us.
House charity events, assemblies and
We are proud of our warm, nurturing ethos celebrations, encouraging team spirit
of the School and in addition to guiding the and friendships across the year groups.
boys to high academic achievement, our Every term, pupils have a chance to earn
programme of learning celebrates personal House Points for good work, effort and
strengths, builds confidence from an early achievement, aiming for the target of
age and recognises the importance of self- Platinum. The House Captains, in Year
esteem. We encourage the boys to develop 6, keep track of the accumulating House
a sense of self-discipline, responsibility Points on a weekly basis, and are hopeful
and courtesy, as well as sensitivity to the to raise the cup, at the end of the year, for
needs of others. the winning House. Our House Sports
Day, which we share with the Girls’ Prep
Our dedicated and caring staff provide
School, is also one of our highlights in the
a happy, safe and exciting learning
School calendar, another chance to lift the
environment whilst ensuring that the
winning cup and celebrate.
boys’ individual needs are met. The
Form Teacher is the first point of contact
for parents, and our ‘Open Door’ policy
means that parents can discuss any aspect
of care or day-to-day issues, as and when
necessary.
There are many leadership opportunities
at the Boys’ Prep. The School Council,
Eco Committee, Year 6 Buddies and our
House system; the boys are encouraged to
have a voice and be a part of the wider
school community. In Year 6, all the boys
apply and are awarded a role within the
WELL-BEING
School. The highest accolade is Head Boy,
along with a Deputy Head and Senior
Prefects, however, the role that all the Year
6 boys cherish, is ‘Buddy’ to a Reception
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CHARACTER AND
The B VALUES
3Rs at oys’ Prep
The Character and values are an essential part
of education within the curriculum and
are also taught in explicit ways. The Boys’
with them, throughout a range of contexts.
Respect, Responsibility and Resilience
resonate with the staff and pupils, and
Prep values - Respect, Responsibility and these simple yet effective beliefs permeate
Resilience - are an integral part of day-to- the buildings at both Charles Burney
Responsibility
day life at the School. House and Avenue Elmers and underpin
all our interactions.
First and foremost, children learn by
watching and imitating. As educational With this strong foundation, the boys
Resilience
practitioners, we know a large percentage develop key core values of their own.
R espect of each boy’s learning will come from These character strengths are vital in
observing the values and skills exhibited preparing the boys for their life as adults.
by those around them. Children love to Ranging from bravery and forgiveness to
copy and act out being older than they integrity and gratitude, these character
are, so the modelling of our values from strengths are embedded into the teaching
older pupils and staff has a huge impact and learning at the Boys’ Prep.
May on our younger boys. At the Boys’ Prep,
L ove we ensure that our three core values
Always are promoted inside and outside of the
L ead classroom. For our boys to be the best that
Us they can be, they need to work together
towards a common set of goals and values
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Why is it important for pupils to Pupils today will be entering the world of ‘The most striking thing about some learn. We are ensuring pupils in our care
develop good learning habits? work in the 2020s and 2030s. Many of our undergraduates is their dependence, their continue their education with a lifelong
young people are highly likely to take up lack of initiative and their reluctance to love of learning; safe in the knowledge
At Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School, think themselves… new undergraduates
jobs that do not yet exist; they will follow that they can tackle the bigger challenges
we inspire our pupils to be dynamic seem to expect to be told what to do at
careers and work patterns that we may life throws at them using the habits they
learners who can thrive in a sophisticated, every stage. It is almost as though the
currently find difficult to imagine and it have developed whilst at Surbiton High
interconnected and complex world. We spoon-feeding and teach-to-the-test
is, therefore, imperative that we prepare Boys’ Preparatory School.
successfully blend the thrill of intellectual culture at school has drained them of
pupils for the 21st Century and beyond.
discovery and strong academic knowledge, independent thought.’ Professor Tim The graphic shows all 8 learning habits
To that end, we empower our pupils to
alongside encouraging lifelong learning Birkhead, Sheffield University that we know to be vital for young learners.
gain an excellent academic profile, which
habits. It is displayed in every classroom of the
becomes their passport to accessing the Excellent performance across a variety of
School. We hope you find it of interest and
Our tailored approach to our pupils’ life-defining opportunities they so richly subjects and an enthusiasm for learning
if you would like more information please
learning enables us to fulfil our ambition deserve. At the same time, we recognise will ensure success. At Surbiton High
either contact Mr Byron King or visit
to realise our pupils’ primal need for the need for pupils to develop a wide range Boys’ Preparatory School, we have been
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learning. Underpinning our learning and of well-honed learning habits, encouraging working closely with Graham Powell and
teaching is the desire to create engaging them to respond with confidence and The Learning Organisation to ensure our
and exciting learning experiences every creative thinking to whatever unusual or pupils also develop the way in which they
day. Our pupils flourish academically. We unforeseeable challenges they may face in
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IPADS
iPads – Mobile Technology at
Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School
In line with our whole school digital
strategy plans, boys in Year 1 and 2 will
be introduced to using iPads through their
Computing lessons. This supports them in
being prepared for Key Stage 2.
We believe that many aspects of learning
can be supported, and advanced, by the
effective use of mobile technology in
the classroom and at home. Our aim is
to complement what already works well
in the classroom. Boys will learn to use
a range of apps to support their learning.
Importantly, the pupils will be taught how
to use iPads safely and appropriately, both
in the classroom and at home, and will
be supported as they learn to master this
technology. In Key Stage 1, the boys will
use iPad apps including Scratch Jr, iMovie
and Book Creator.
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to well-known and accredited authors to speech marks. During Key Stage 1, we teach Handwriting
ENGLISH
develop his love and understanding of the boys to separate stories into a basic three
Handwriting is incorporated in both
books. In Key Stage 1 the boys are heard paragraphs – beginning, middle and end, in
Phonics and discreet English lessons,
read twice during the week with either a creative writing and appropriate sections
where the teacher will model the correct
teacher or teaching assistant, as well as for informative writing. We consolidate the
letter formation and introduce joins when
three times per week during their Phonics boys’ understanding of tenses and sentence
In our English lessons, we will be using the boys are ready.
lessons. structure.
the Primary Strategy Literacy Framework.
There are three strands to the work When reading aloud, please encourage your
covered: Word Level, Sentence Level and son to sound out unknown words so that
Text Level. this technique is continually reinforced,
at home and at School. Discussion of
• Word Level encompasses spelling and the story is also very important and
vocabulary will help to develop understanding and
• Sentence Level focuses on grammar and comprehension of the text.
punctuation Phonics
• Text Level consists of comprehension The boys will follow the Read Write
and composition Inc. Phonics programme which is taught
Speaking and Listening discretely on a regular basis throughout
the week. This teaches: phonics, reading,
The boys will participate in a range of
writing, comprehension, spoken English,
drama activities and learn to evaluate
spelling, grammar and handwriting.
their own and others’ contributions.
During these sessions boys will read aloud
During Key Stage 1, they will take part
with a partner, discuss details about the
in a Christmas Nativity Play and other
text and practise spelling key words which
school events. They will have the chance
are then sent home for the boys to rehearse.
to play different characters to convey
Once the boys have reached the end of the
stories, emotions and their own ideas.
programme, over the course of Year 2, the
The boys will be taught different dramatic
boys will take part in group reading and
techniques to explore characters and
comprehension sessions guided by their
different situations.
teacher.
Reading Grammar and Punctuation
The boys will use books from Bug Club Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation (SPaG)
and the Oxford Reading Tree Scheme. are taught discreetly and are regularly
The level your son is placed on will be consolidated through retrieval starter
continually assessed by his teacher. The questions are the beginning of a lesson. The
aim of the scheme is to develop your son’s boys will consolidate their understanding of
comprehension skills and his fluency capital letters and full stops at the beginning
when reading aloud. It would also be very and end of sentences. During the year, the
useful for your son to use a public library boys will be taught to use the following more
in order to widen his reading experience. advanced punctuation: question marks,
When ready, we will introduce your son exclamation marks, commas in lists and
18 19We also encourage boys to learn support for all pupils. We use a variety
MATHEMATICS
and develop their understanding of of methods and resources to teach each
Mathematics through the use of excellent lesson and ask the boys to be collaborative
web-based resources including Mathletics, and reflective whilst promoting a culture
Manga High and Times Tables Rockstars of high expectations. We often take
(TTRS), in line with the School’s digital the learning outside the classroom and
The National Curriculum is used as • Fractions: to recognise, find, name and strategy. encourage the boys to relate Maths to all
guidance in Mathematics at Key Stage 1 write common fractions. areas of real life as they continue their
and the curriculum is split into Number, Our Maths lessons are interactive,
We follow a mastery approach which journey of mathematical learning.
Measurement, Geometry & Statistics. enriching and provide challenge and
ensures that the boys have a deep
The main focus of the curriculum is on
understanding of each topic. They will
Number and this forms the building
‘master’ a topic through: procedural
blocks of all mathematical understanding.
fluency and conceptual understanding;
We use the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract they will reason using mathematical
(CPA) approach to teaching Number. This language, generalisation and justifications;
is a highly effective approach that develops they will problem solve in a variety of
a deep and sustainable understanding contexts. Using the mastery approach
of Maths. Learning starts at the concrete we can ensure the boys are secure in all
stage where the boys use tangible objects concepts before moving up to Key Stage 2.
to model the question. Next comes the
In Key Stage 1, time is spent introducing
pictorial step with visual representations
pre-requisites of times tables such as
of concrete objects. ‘Bar modelling’ is used
counting up and down in groups of the
as a pictorial representation of a worded
same number. Times tables are introduced
problem. The final step is the abstract stage,
to ensure the boys have a conceptual
where the boys use mathematical symbols.
understanding and procedural fluency. By
Number is split into key areas which are the end of Year 2, the boys are expected to
built upon each year: have automaticity in their recall of the 2, 5
and 10 multiplication and division facts.
• Place value: to know the value of each
A strong knowledge of the times tables
digit in a two-digit number and use this
is fundamental to successfully learning
information in various contexts, such
many concepts in Mathematics at Key
as ordering numbers and estimating
Stage 2.
answers.
The boys are encouraged to develop
• Addition and Subtraction: to add and
skills in mental arithmetic during the
subtract two-digit numbers mentally and
mental starter of a Mathematics lesson.
use pictorial representations and objects.
These involve a wide range of activities
Towards the end of Key Stage 1, the
from quick number bond facts to more
written methods are introduced.
complex problem-solving questions. They
• Multiplication and Division: to recall also introduce the boys to a wide range
2, 5 and 10 multiplication and division of mathematical vocabulary and mental
facts, and solve worded problems strategies.
relating to these.
20 21As well as English, Mathematics, Music,
PE and opportunities for learning outside
the classroom, the pupils of Surbiton
High Boys’ Preparatory School benefit
from additional, connected curriculum
subjects. These include Science,
Computing, Modern Foreign Languages,
Creative Arts, Humanities and Religious
Education.
The connected curriculum is a thematic
approach to learning and teaching,
which enables pupils to think creatively
and critically and to see relationships
between subjects. Our pupils are
distinctive in their approach to learning
and their understanding of life, through
their willingness to challenge their
experiences and personal development.
The curriculum provides more connected
opportunities to empower the boys to be
the best they can be and encourage pupils
to be curious, innovative, enterprising
and capable of leadership, whilst
remaining reflective learners.
In Years 1 and 2 topic themes cross all
subject areas, allowing boys to explore
them in further depth. The curriculum
is designed to encourage boys to learn
about topics from all aspects and gain
an in-depth knowledge of what they
THE CONNECTED
are learning about. Lessons are planned
across the curriculum that link directly
with the topic for the term. This ensures
CURRICULUM
the learning is meaningful and applied
across a range of disciplines, leading to
the mastery of many skills.
22 23MUSIC
In Key Stage 1, the boys have one 45-minute In Year 1, lessons include listening,
lesson each week and a 30-minute Key performing, creating, playing and exploring
Stage 1 Choir rehearsal with their specialist musical instruments, singing, movement
Music teacher. Year 2 boys lead the Infant and the reading and writing of music. Each
Choir which performs at important events. of these assists in developing thinking,
They are also involved in a production communication and creativity. As the boys
in which all boys take part. The boys progress to Year 2, the aim of Music lessons
thoroughly enjoy putting on a show to a is to create intelligent musicians through
large audience of pupils, staff singing, listening and improvising.
and parents. Lessons explore the musical
elements of pitch and rhythm in
more depth and boys learn to
analyse simple music. The
focus is on musical literacy:
through experience the
boys relate what they sing
to what they see. Every boy
in Year 2 will learn to play
the recorder and learn how
to read and play from simple
notation.
24 25parents. The aim is to progress to the adult on an ongoing basis to make sure they are
PHYSICAL
pool and to build confidence in the water in the correct ability group. We follow the
in the Autumn and Spring Terms. Amateur Swimming Association National
Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS) and
EDUCATION
The boys are grouped by their ability
award our own certificates, which follow
for their Swimming lessons. Qualified
the NPTS Levels 1 to 7.
instructors teach the boys essential water
skills, culminating in the achievement
In Key Stage 1, the boys are laying the By the end of Key Stage 1 the boys should of graded awards. All swimming is
foundations of their own physical literacy be able to: technique based and the boys are assessed
and lifelong involvement in sport. Through
• Hold balances using points by reducing
a broad range of fun-based activities and
the number or size of contact points
games, the PE curriculum is designed
(retaining quality)
to improve the boys’ key components of
fitness such as speed, strength, agility, • Perform simple movement patterns in
balance and co-ordination, as well as dance or gym with agility, control and
important life lessons. For example, how rhythm
to take turns and work in pairs, groups • Successfully execute throws and catches
or a team. The boys are also taught some in small-sided conditioned activities
basic anatomy and physiology to help
them understand the benefits of regular •Follow instructions and also be trusted
exercise. Some of the themes we use to work independently
during PE lessons include the following: • Cooperate fairly and effectively in
• Athletics physical activities with a range of
partners in the class
• Gymnastics
• Compete fairly showing positive
• SAQ (speed, agility & quickness) behaviours, whatever the outcome of
• Ball skills the competition.
• Agility, balance & coordination circuits •Work safely with others during activity
and when using/carrying equipment,
• Tennis
showing awareness of potential hazards
Every week, the boys receive a PE lesson
• Know the function of the heart and can
on-site and a Games lesson at our external
demonstrate how to raise and lower
facility of Hinchley Wood. Within
their heart rate when preparing for and
these Games lessons the boys’ physical
recovering from physical activity
development is extended further through
the themes of football, rugby and cricket • Can independently sustain the effort and
in each respective term. focus required for an active PE lesson.
Swimming
In Year 1 and 2 the boys have weekly
swimming lessons which are billed to the
26 27At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep, we believe
in outdoor learning or ‘Learning Outside
the Classroom’ and the benefits this has
for all our children. The opportunity to
learn and play outside throughout the
We take pride in the fact that Learning
Outside the Classroom is embedded in
our curriculum across Key Stage 1. Our
Learning Outside the Classroom lessons
complement the Key Stage 1 National
LOC
LEARNING OUTSIDE
year, in various kinds of weather, is as
important as learning and playing inside.
All Learning Outside the Classroom
Curriculum and are delivered within an
organised planned structure. The boys will
need to have a pair of wellington boots and
THE CLASSROOM
experiences serve an educational purpose, waterproof trousers that will be kept in
enhancing and enriching our children’s school.
learning. Real-world learning brings the
benefits of formal and informal education
together and reinforces meaningful
learning through acquiring knowledge
and skills by experiencing real-life,
practical or hands-on activities.
Children are allowed free contact with the
natural world and are offered experiences
that are unique to the outdoors, such as
jumping in muddy puddles in the rain
and pond dipping for pond life in the
Spring Term. Playing and learning outside
also helps children to understand and
respect nature, the environment and the
interdependence of humans, animals,
plants, and life cycles.
We are extremely fortunate at Surbiton
High Boys’ Prep that we have a fantastic
outside space, which offers endless
possibilities for learning. The setting at
Hinchley Wood provides a wonderful
environment to embrace outdoor learning.
At Hinchley Wood we can make use of the
woodland, sports field, pond area and
tennis courts to widen the boys’ learning
experiences.
28 29HOMEWORK
In the Boys’ Prep, the amount of homework School every day, as reading with teachers
increases gradually year by year as may take place on any day of the week.
the boys progress through the School. To support their reading at home, all boys
Parents should be aware that homework have a login to Bug Club. This gives them
is not necessarily always written. It can additional reading books online, so that
take various forms, e.g. writing, reading, you can choose a variety of books with
illustration, games, project work and your son. Alongside reading, boys in Key
revision. There will not be any holiday Stage 1 will also receive weekly spellings,
homework unless there is a specific need English and Mathematics activities. These
for individuals. activities will be linked to the work
being completed in School that week and
During Key Stage 1, boys will always have
should take no longer than 20 minutes per
a reading book. This will be changed three
homework set.
times a week, but must be brought into
As part of the regular monitoring of consultation with the Form Teacher and
all pupils, a whole class Screening the child’s parents, extra support in the
Assessment will take place during Year form of 1:1 lessons or small groups may
1. As a result of this, specific concerns then be recommended. We monitor all
about an individual child’s progress may pupils throughout their time at the Boys’
be highlighted. If this is the case, then Prep and therefore specific concerns
an assessment will be administered by about an individual’s progress may be
the Learning Enrichment Co-ordinator. highlighted at any time.
Depending on the need, and after
LEARNING ENRICHMENT
AND ASSESSMENT
30 31SOME IDEAS FOR
HOME SUPPORT
One of the most frequently asked questions to start initial discussions. Questioning
by parents is, “How can we support our your child on what is going to happen and
child at home?” predicting different endings is also a good
way to determine their understanding of
There are many ways in which you can
the text, as well as discussing characters’
support your child. The most important
feelings and personality. The most
thing to remember whilst helping is
important thing when reading with your
continuity. It is important that the support
child is to remain enthusiastic and show
given at home follows the way your son is
a love for books. This is then a step in the
taught at School.
right direction to encourage your child to
Reading do likewise.
Reading is an important part of learning. Writing
It is essential for parents to spend time
It is vital that you encourage your son to
looking through and discussing books
write as much as possible. Good ways
with their child. The pictures provide the
to encourage writing are diaries, cards,
boys with vital clues and are a good place
sticky notes or recounts of favourite days Discussion
out. If your son has a particular interest,
Verbal communication is very important,
ask him to create a poster about it or draw
particularly at this level in the boys’
and label a diagram. Please encourage
development. Talk about things in the
your son to spell words phonetically by
environment: what do they notice? If
sounding them out. Insisting on correct
they ask questions, look up the answers
spelling will only dampen his enthusiasm.
together and get your child to explain
Mathematics to another person what you found out.
Involve Mathematics in your everyday Dinner time is a great way to find out
activities at home. Talk to your son about about your child’s day in a relaxed and
numbers and shapes in the environment comfortable atmosphere. Whatever the
and make Mathematics fun by playing topic, ask your child questions about
number games and setting challenges it, e.g. How does it work? Who is that
at home. These activities do not need character? What do you like about that? If
to be formal, but can involve the whole you ask questions, it will encourage your
family through a practical and hands-on child to also ask questions.
approach.
32 33Transitioning into Key Stage 1 from At this stage, you will be able to visit
CO-CURRICULAR
Reception and then from Key Stage 1 into Avenue Elmers to learn more about your
Key Stage 2 can be a big change, therefore son’s learning environment as he moves
we have a focus on gradual change to through the School.
ensure that all boys settle well into their
new year groups.
The move from Year 2 to Year 3 is a
transition year between the Key Stages.
The boys remain at Charles Burney House,
CLUBS
Over the course of Year 1, the day becomes
more structured in order to meet the but Year 3 follow the KS2 timetable and
curriculum requirements. We will ensure timings, so their breaks are at a different
the Autumn Term is transitional; gradually time to the other boys at Charles Burney
building up the lesson length. In order to House. At this stage, the Year 3 boys eat
help with the changes we ensure that in with the older boys and also join them at
all of the subjects taught there are many Avenue Elmers for KS2 assemblies and
opportunities for active, independent some playtimes. This is a great way to
learning, as well as child initiated learning. ease them into the rigours of KS2, within
the comfort of a familiar setting. As the
In the later end of Year 2, meetings will
oldest boys in Charles Burney House, the
be organised with Mrs Chong to discuss
Year 3 boys experience opportunities to
transition into Key Stage 2. During these
show visitors around School, and are given
meetings, Mrs Chong will discuss the
responsibilities as the most senior boys in
move into Year 3 to Charles Burney House,
the building.
followed by the move to Avenue Elmers in
Year 4 and preparation for Senior School.
At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School, term. Enrolment for the Autumn Term Co-
we pride ourselves on running a curricular activities will take place during
comprehensive Co-curricular programme. the first few weeks of the Autumn Term.
We foster the pupils’ love of sport, the
We are constantly looking for ways to
creative arts, languages and music.
enhance and support our Co-curricular
All our Co-curricular experiences are programme and it may be that other Co-
outlined for you in a separate booklet curricular clubs may open throughout the
available on MIS in September. Additional year, and you will be given the information
TRANSITION
details of the clubs will be supplied to you about this if and when this occurs.
towards the end of each term, in order for
you to make decisions for the following
34 35ensure that your contact details, including • To ensure that any medications kept in the expiry date. Parents will be asked to
HEALTH
emergency contacts, are kept up to date. School are replenished before their expiry complete a medical questionnaire and
date a medicines consent form. Parents are
If the nurse feels that your child requires
reminded that it is their responsibility to
hospital treatment as a result of illness or • In the case of vomiting or diarrhoea, to
ensure that any medication kept in School
accident, a member of staff will accompany ensure that their child returns to School
Medical Information is replenished before its expiry date.
them to hospital and stay with your child no sooner than 48 hours from when their
Surbiton High School has a Welfare Centre until you arrive. symptoms ceased. Regular /Occasional Medication
on the Senior School site, which is staffed
Administration of Medicines in It is the responsibility of Surbiton Only prescribed medication will be
throughout the week by our Registered
School Nurse. School High School: administered on a regular basis. Antibiotics
and antihistamine preparations do not
Health Assessments/Reviews Many pupils will need to take medication • To safeguard the pupils in our care during
usually need to be taken during the school
at some time during their school life. As the school day
day. Antibiotics can usually be given before
A short health assessment is required for far as possible, medication should be taken
• To ensure that all medications are stored School and immediately on return home
each pupil, usually in the year of entry, at home and only taken in School when
securely and administered appropriately without compromising the consistent high
commencing with Year 1 pupils and again absolutely essential. However, some pupils
level of medication in the blood stream.
as required when concerns have been may require regular medication, either on a • To ensure that all regular or occasional
Parents are requested to ask their doctor
expressed by Teachers or parents. These short or long term basis, to keep down the medications are administered by the
to consider the school day and prescribe
are carried out by the School Nurse and effects of or control a chronic condition School Nurse and her deputy or whilst
accordingly when possible (i.e. an antibiotic
are designed to promote the health and or disability. In these instances, each case on a school trip or visit, by a nominated
day is 24 hours therefore 3 times daily is 8
development of your child and enable any will be dealt with sympathetically. Prior trained first aid member of staff.
hourly). Antihistamines are most effective
problems which may affect their education to the administration of any medication, Emergency Medications when taken as a once a day dose in the
to be identified. At the end of the online parents are required to complete a medical
Will always be administered- these include morning.
Medical Questionnaire, you will be required questionnaire, sign a medicines consent
to consent by ticking the declaration. form and when requested, to supply a Auto-Injectors, Asthma inhalers, Insulin If any medication is necessary, it will
Pens. These need to be easily accessible be administered by the School Nurse or
Illness or Accident in School written update on their child’s medical
condition. and should ideally be kept with the pupil her deputy in The Welfare Centre. The
The School Nurse is based in the Welfare or, in the case of very young pupils, with medicines should be delivered to The
Centre. She is available throughout the It is the responsibility of parents: the class teacher. Pupils who are at risk Welfare Centre on the main school site
school day and, in addition, there many • To ensure that their child is well enough of suffering a severe allergic reaction and in a plastic box labelled with the pupil’s
first aid-trained staff on each school site. to attend School. A child who has a raised have been prescribed an auto-injector are details and the appropriate documentation
The nurse provides help and support for temperature or is suffering from pain or required to have two in School; one to be including a completed and signed
pupils with specific medical conditions discomfort severe enough to require the carried with them always and the second medicines consent form. Surbiton High
and those who are injured or become ill use of medication should be deemed unfit to be kept in an emergency box at each School Staff are not permitted to administer
during the school day. She does not operate for School School Reception. The storage of any other either Regular or Occasional medication
a sick bay for ill pupils or act as a substitute emergency medication will be agreed with without specific authorisation from The
for parental care. Please do not send your •
To provide full details of any medical parents on an individual basis. School Nurse. Please be aware that there
children to School if they are unwell. Not condition affecting their child and any
These medications should be delivered to is no legal or contractual obligation on
only is it an unpleasant experience for the medication required
each School Reception at the start of term teaching or administration staff to either
child, it can cause viruses and infections • To keep the School informed in writing administer medication or supervise a pupil
in a sealed plastic container clearly marked
to spread rapidly throughout the School of any changes to their child’s health or taking it.
with the pupil’s name. They should be in
population. If your child becomes unwell, medication the container supplied by the pharmacy, Medication can also be administered by
we will contact you, therefore please
complete with written instructions for parents/carers on site.
administration, detailing side effects and
36 37The system also allows us to communicate commitment from any company engaged
USEFUL
with you via our Weekly Parent to gather or process data on our behalf.
Communication update, which is sent by Further detail is set out in our Privacy
email every Friday. You can also receive Notice available on the School website:
INFORMATION
text messages from the School when www.surbitonhigh.com/data-protection
urgent information (such as the late return
Absence
of a trip) needs to be sent to you.
Whilst we discourage absence due to
School News
medical appointments we understand
Times of the School Day bringing or collecting children by car to
School news is regularly updated via our that in some circumstances this is
observe parking regulations strictly at all
Arrival various social media sites such as the unavoidable. Please note that family
times. A Controlled Parking Zone operates
school website (www.surbitonhigh.com) holidays during term time will not be an
The front and back gates at Charles in the area around the School. There are a
and on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. authorised absence, as school term dates
Burney House will be opened at 8.00am large number of meters available at a small
There is a bi-weekly Prep School are published well in advance.
by a staff member. Key Stage 1 boys charge for 15 minutes’ parking. Patrolling
newsletter which is emailed to all parents.
will need to be dropped in the back Traffic Wardens are unsympathetic to If your son is taken ill during the school
playground. If arriving at school by foot, those who do not conform to the parking The Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School has day, you will be contacted immediately.
please use Oak Tree Walk adjacent to restrictions outside the School. a Twitter account @SHSBoysPrep and a For this reason, please can we ask parents
Charles Burney House to enter the back Blog account which is found on http:// to ensure that their contact details,
School Administration Team
playground through the rear gate. There is learn.surbitonhigh.com/boysprep. This including emergency contacts, are
also a drive-through in operation. Please The School Administration Team consists gives you a small glimpse into our day reviewed regularly and kept up-to-date.
ensure that your son does not get out of of Mrs Kelly Smith, Ms Charlotte Farndon at Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School. A
If a pupil is absent due to illness, their
the car until adjacent to Charles Burney and Mrs Fiona Meaney. Please contact whole School annual newsletter is also
parent(s) are required to contact the School
House and that you turn left out of the Mrs Kelly Smith or Ms Charlotte Farndon produced and distributed to all parents.
via telephone or the appropriate email
drive-through in order to ease congestion. if you have any questions or concerns Please check the School calendar on MIS
address SurbitonBoysPrepAbsence@
At 8.25am the boys will be taken to their before your son joins us in September, for up-to-date information on events.
surbitonhigh.com before 9.00am on
classroom by their Form Teacher. or Mrs Smith if you wish to make an Class representatives will be elected to
the day of their absence and every day
appointment with the Head. keep you informed of other important
If your son arrives at School later than thereafter until they return to the School;
school activities that relate to your son’s
8.25am, he should be taken into School The direct telephone lines and email to alternatively they can call the School
year.
via the main gate and enter through the the Boys’ Prep School are: Office on 020 8390 6640 or 020 8439
front door. If your son requires any help, Tel: 020 8390 6640 or 020 8439 1400.
Personal Data 1400. If a pupil’s absence is likely to be
a member of the Admin Team will escort prolonged, parents are asked to inform
Email: boysprep@surbitonhigh.com Surbiton High School and United Church
your son to his classroom. the Head, Mrs Chong, so that appropriate
Schools Trust (UCST) collect, create
MIS measures can be taken.
Departure and hold personal information relating
Once your son has started at Surbiton to our pupils, parents and carers. This Weather Disruption
All boys finish school at 3.15pm. The front High Boys’ Preparatory School, you data is used for a variety of purposes in
and back gates will be opened at 3.10pm If local conditions are very bad and police
will have access to our Management relation to our provision of education
by a member of staff. Key Stage 1 boys are authorities advise against travelling, do
Information System. By visiting https:// services, including monitoring pupils’
to be collected from the back playground. not send your child to School. Our MIS
mis.surbitonhigh.com you will be able progress and achievement and to
Please wait in the playground until your alert enables us to contact you via text or
to register to use the service, which will safeguard pupils’ welfare. We take our
son is dismissed into your care. Parents email to provide appropriate updates.
allow you to see your son’s attendance, responsibilities under Data Protection
will need to park in the vicinity of Charles timetable, rewards/sanctions and other laws very seriously and demand the same If a problem arises during the day, we
Burney House, but we advise parents information. may have to decide to end lessons early,
38 39in order for the boys to avoid worsening The After School Club runs from the end to interact socially and we place great assembly to congratulate the pupil on
conditions. We will once again contact of the school day until 6.00pm. Boys are importance on table manners. something achieved across the term.
you via MIS text alert. The School will collected from their classrooms to go the
Please notify the School Office and your School Coach Routes
remain open until all pupils are collected. After School Club, where a healthy high
son’s teacher if there are any allergies which
tea is provided for the children. It is Royale European offer ten bus routes for
Late Collection of Children we need to be aware of.
recommended that you register your child pupils in the School. All the coaches
Parents are requested to collect their even if you may only use either service Mid Morning Snack are fitted with seat belts. The routes,
children promptly at the end of the day. once or twice. timings and prices can be found on the
We operate a healthy eating policy at the
However, should any parents be delayed school website. You may request a place
You will receive further details on fees Boys’ Prep School. Pupils should have a
while en route to collect a child from on a coach via the online New Pupil
and Registration from the Admissions piece of fruit or vegetable and, in addition,
school, we ask, as a matter of urgency, that Questionnaire.
Department. they can have hard cheese, a small sandwich
parents phone the School. We advise all
or a nut-free muesli bar. Green & Silver Club
families to enrol their children with the Parent Consultations and
After School Care scheme, as you never Reports Nuts Growing out of the original association
know when you may need it! formed in 1898 (OGOSH – the Old Girls of
There is a Parents’ Curriculum Evening We have an increasing number of pupils in
Surbiton High School), the Green & Silver
Infant Crèche, Before School and early in the school year. This is an important the School with severe nut allergies. In order
Club has become the association for all
After School Care Facilities and very useful information evening, as it to avoid a potentially serious situation, all
pupils, parents and staff, past and present.
is an opportunity for parents to meet their nut products have been removed from the
The Crèche is available until 3.50pm It is run by a committee of members. The
son’s Form Teacher, who will outline the lunch menu, on medical advice. Pupils are
for boys in Key Stage 1 who have older association focuses on celebrating the
curriculum and answer any questions therefore not allowed to bring any products
siblings in the Girls’ Prep School, Senior benefits of a Surbiton High education
parents may have. containing nuts into the School. Please
School or Boys’ Prep School. They will be through providing opportunities to create
ensure that this policy is respected.
supervised by a member of the Prep Staff. During the Autumn, Spring and Summer and rekindle memories, as well as to help
If a sibling is in the Crèche, they need to Terms, a time will be arranged for you Houses forge beneficial connections between its
be picked up before the older pupil is to meet with your son’s Form Teacher members.
There are three school Houses:
collected. to discuss his progress. You may set up The aims of the Green & Silver Club:
additional meetings with your son’s Form • Arundel
The School operates a Breakfast Club and
Teachers at other times during the school Growing out of the original association
After School Care Scheme at an additional • Balmoral
year at a mutually convenient time. formed in 1898 (OGOSH – the Old Girls
cost. • Caernarvon of Surbiton High), the Green & Silver Club
Parents will receive a termly written has become the association for all pupils,
We are able to accept Childcare Vouchers In Key Stage 1, the boys start to receive
report. parents and staff; past and present. It
to help towards your payment for this House Points for their effort, achievements
provision. There is an initial registration Nutrition and good work. When they reach 25 points
is run by a committee of members. The
charge which will be collected through association focuses on celebrating the
All children stay for school lunch, which they will receive a bronze certificate, 50
the termly invoice. Both schemes are benefits of a Surbiton High education
is served in the Surbiton Assembly Rooms points, a silver certificate, 75 points, a gold
based in the Surbiton Assembly Rooms. through providing opportunities to create
dining hall. The children are supervised certificate and for 100 points, a platinum
and rekindle memories, as well as to help
The Breakfast Club is available from very carefully during their walk to, and certificate and a badge.
forge beneficial connections between its
7.30am until the start of the School day, from, this site. The weekly sample menus Certificates members.
when your son will be escorted over to the are available on the school website and
Boys’ Prep School. At the Breakfast Club there is also a Catering booklet which has At the Boys’ Prep, weekly certificates are The aims of the Green & Silver Club:
your son will be given a healthy breakfast additional information. awarded in our Good Work Assembly
•
to connect with current pupils and
of cereal, juice, toast and/or yoghurt. and an end-of-term certificate is given to
School meal times are a time for children parents to raise awareness of the Green
a pupil in each form in our end-of-term
40 41& Silver Club network items within the school community to The Parents’ Association is hosting a Any Questions
enhance the pupil experience. Membership Welcome Supper in the Dining Hall
• to provide alumni with the opportunity If you have any further questions, please
of the Parents’ Association is open to all on Tuesday 8 September from 7.00pm
for social and professional networking contact the Admissions Office on 0208
parents and is automatic on completion onwards for new families. Bowl food will
and career development 439 1309 or admissions@surbitonhigh.
of the relevant section of the New Pupil be served to enable you to mingle and get
•
to enable alumni to give back to the to know other parents. To book tickets, com.
Questionnaire. Payment of an annual
School through volunteering, mentoring subscription of £10 per family will be added please go to www.shspa.org.uk
or career talks to current pupils to the Spring Term fee invoice.
• to publish news and information about
the Green & Silver Club and the School
•
to hold reunion events and functions
throughout the year with a focus on
increasing our alumni engagement
•
to promote, enhance and support the
reputation of the School and its strategic
aims.
Additionally, the Green & Silver Bursary
Fund was launched in 2015, with the
purpose of helping those whose financial
circumstances prevent them from
accessing the benefits of a Surbiton High
School education. The Green & Silver
Club Award will be up to 30% of the
current school fees, which can be received
by one pupil or shared between pupils.
The Award will be reviewed annually.
Pupils not eligible for a CFSP Bursary are
still entitled to apply, provided they meet
the means-tested criteria.
The modest £10 annual subscription from
current parents, together with donations
of money, time and talent from so many
of our alumni, help support the Green &
Silver Club.
Parents’ Association (SHSPA)
The Surbiton High School Parents’
Association has three main functions: to
form a link between parents and the School,
to organise social events for parents and
their children, and to fundraise for specific
42 43Uniform
BOYS’ PREP Compulsory
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Waterproof jacket Green with School crest (to remain in School
or plain black coat at all times)
Blazer Green with School crest
White shirt Long-sleeved with winter uniform;
short-sleeved with summer uniform
School Uniform Suppliers Nearly New Uniform Sales
Trousers Dark grey
AlleyCatz Regular Nearly New Uniform Sales are
Claremont House, 34 Molesey Road arranged by the Surbiton High School Waterproof trousers Green or black
Hersham, KT12 4RQ PA Committee. For more details visit Shorts Dark grey knee-length (summer uniform)
www.shspa.org.uk
T 01932 223075 www.alleycatz.co.uk Tie Green and silver striped
Jumper Dark grey with trim
Socks Short dark grey with winter uniform;
Labelling Seasonal Uniform
knee-length dark grey with summer uniform
All formal uniform should be labelled on the Summer uniform is to be worn from
Shoes Black (from approved styles list)
inside, with either iron-on or 8mm woven September through to the half term break
name tapes. All sports and art items also in the Autumn Term. Art overall Green (Year 2)
need to be clearly labelled inside (not on the Waterproof art overall Green (Year 1)
Winter uniform is to be worn from the
outside) with either iron-on or 8mm woven
Autumn Term half term break until the
name tapes. Please note the recommended
end of the Spring Term.
format for Reception to Year 2 is first and
second name e.g. Jack Smith. When requesting Summer uniform is encouraged from Sports Kit
embroidery, please use initials only on the the start of the Summer Term, but this is Compulsory
outside of bags, for safeguarding purposes. very much weather dependent. Summer
uniform is compulsory from after the half Polo shirt White with School crest
Houses
term break in the Summer Term. Sweatshirt Green with School crest
Pupils will be allocated a House when
starting the School. House t-shirts can be Shorts White
purchased from AlleyCatz for delivery to Trainers Suitable for indoor/outdoor PE (mainly white)
the School.
Ankle socks White
House t-shirt House Colours - Arundel (Red), Balmoral (Blue),
Caernarvon (Green)
Jogging bottoms Green
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