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Opportunity • Aspiration • Success

ContentsArt 2-3

English 4-5

Food and Design Technology 6-7

Geography 8-9

History 10-11

Information Technology and Computer Science 12-13

Maths 14-15

Modern Foreign Languages – Spanish 16-17

Performing Arts 18-19

Physical Education 20-21

Science 22-23

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The Hayesbrook School

Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH01732 500600 | www.hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk

In The Hayesbrook Art department we aim to provide students with a wide and diverse curriculum experience.

Students in year 7 start advanced printing techniques that other schools only begin to provide at the end of ks3 or at GCSE level. We firmly believe that by providing boys with a wide range of creative opportunities that they will find an area that they can excel at. We often hear the phrase ‘I can’t draw so I’m no good at Art!” this is a myth that we aim to dispel quickly! Artistic talent comes in many forms and all students by the time they reach the end of their KS3 journey will have found an area that they thoroughly enjoy and have mastered.

Whilst we offer a packed curriculum currently, it is our aim to start using our links with other Trust schools throughout the year to develop opportunities in the field of Photography. Our intention is to do this initially through our Enrichment programme and then interleave it into our KS3 and KS4 curriculums.

Art is an incredibly important aspect of a student’s developing mind and, whilst we watch our year 9 students every year take options to lead them onto the next steps in their education, creative or otherwise; we know that the Art department have allowed them to develop key skills such as Critical thinking, problem solving, reflection, communication, resilience, self-direction, collaboration, risk taking, creative thinking and imagination.

I have learned a lot since I started doing Art at Hayesbrook.

I really like printing and I had never done it before. I like the freedom

I get to make my own decisions and then think about my work

(Oliver – Year 7)

ARTDeveloping Creative and Critical thinking, practical skills in Drawing, Printing, Painting and 3D modelling and ensuring students learn how to develop and express opinions from a knowledgeable and articulate basis.

Topic LearnedTerm 1 Drawing and Printing Workshops.Term 2 Colour Theory and Painting workshopsTerm 3 A crash course in Art History! The Artists everyone should know!Term 4 The link between Art and Music! Kandinsky textiles.Term 5 Barbara Hepworth, simplification of human form and clay

modelling.Term 6 Jackson Pollock group Paintings and Land Art!

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Extra-curricular opportunities

Graffiti All Stars visit and work shop

Strange Face clay modelling workshops

Graffiti and Printing Enrichment activities

Tate Modern trip

Royal Academy Summer exhibition trip

Tonbridge Summer carnival

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As a department our aim is to inspire students to value the relevance of literary arts and to understand the opportunities that are opened through communicating effectively. In a nutshell we want our boys to love reading, be confident in challenging opinions and in discussing the world around them.

I am proud to lead a department of highly experienced teachers who have a wealth of subject knowledge but more importantly of how our subject can enrich the lives of our students.

Our KS3 curriculum has been designed to support and challenge students, thus preparing them for the rigours of GCSE. From the start, boys discover 19th century fiction, poetry and Shakespeare. We use the rehearsal room approach allowing students to experience the plays as intended whilst removing the fear of the language.

One of the highlights of the week is our 200 word challenge, which not only allows students the opportunity to express their creativity but provides them with the resilience to write accurately, eloquently and at length on many topical issues.

Each year, your son will also study a media unit which hones their skills of analysis and further allows them to connect to their own world.

Fortnightly visits to the Library develops vocabulary, questioning skills, analysis and access to the thoughts and feelings of great writers.

No boy is left behind – there is no wrong answer in English, it’s about building the confidence to believe what you are saying is valued. I really like English lessons

– there is no wrong answer and I really enjoy that I can let my

creativity go wild!(Tomas – Year 8)

ENGLISH Unashamedly Academic, Unapologetically Aspirational.

Topic LearnedTerm 1 Identity – Persuasive SpeechesTerm 2 Identity/ Media – WildlifeTerm 3 Media/ Natural World PoetryTerm 4 Natural World / Shakespeare Romeo & JulietTerm 5 Shakespeare/Gothic WritingTerm 6 Gothic Writing

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Globe Theatre – Tours and Plays

Visits to Theatres

In house theatre activities

Visits from Poets and Authors

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Hello and welcome to Technology! This is a subject that is purposeful as well as exciting. You will learn invaluable skills in designing, analysing and evaluating, and of course get the chance to make your designs a reality.

You will get to work with a wide range of materials including acrylic, paper and a variety of woods while learning how to shape and finish these to a high standard. In Food Technology we start off with the basics such as knife skills, and by the end of Year 7 you will be able to use the hob, oven and grill with success to make dishes such as chicken chow mein, muffins, pasta salad and many other dishes that allow you to be creative with ingredients.

ICT also plays a part in our curriculum, and students really enjoy using the laser cutter to engrave their pencil case with a own logo and the vinyl cutter will make lettering and images. But we also value hand craft, and that is why many of our projects are a fusion of technology and traditional methods of making.

We believe nothing is more important than giving every child the skills and support to cook a range of healthy meals and understand the importance of a balanced diet. Nutrition and practical skills are taught on alternate lessons to ensure we get the balance right of practical and theory in order for our students to know how to be healthy and live well.

I am really proud to be a member of such an experienced team, where we all work together to help students achieve beyond what they first thought was possible, and enjoy celebrating the success of every student. We are looking forward to using new technologies and skills to ensure our students are well informed in our ever changing society.

FOOD AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGYFor your future and beyond

Design Technology Food TechnologyTerm 1 Laser Cut pencil case

Computer aided design, working and finishing with woods.

Health and Safety Knife skills

Fruit salad

Term 2 Laser Cut pencil case

Computer aided design, working and finishing with woods

Kitchen equipment Shopping and storing food

Colourful Cous cous and Fruit Crumble

Term 3 Fantasy Paper Character

Nets Rendering Types of paper and boards Orthographic drawing

Eatwell Guide and Nutrients

Pizza toast and muffins

Term 4 Fantasy Paper Character

Nets Rendering Types of paper and boards Orthographic drawing.

Carbohydrates Cooking high risk foods

Chicken chow mein and pasta salad

Term 5 Table tennis bat

Ergonomics Using templates and jigs Cutting and finishing wood

Dairy products

Savoury scones

Term 6 Table tennis bat

Ergonomics Using templates and jigs Cutting and finishing wood

End of term exam

Pancakes

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Bore Place

Design Museum

Bread Ahead Bakery in London

Florence

Engineers Museum

Cadbury World

Opal Coast

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You get to work independently to create something on your own and it really teaches you

a sense of responsibility(Louis – Year 8)

Our new KS3 curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in geographical study. We teach students how to think like a geographer through conducting geographical enquiry, using geographical knowledge to question the wider world around us, and in the process become more knowledgeable and better citizens of the world.

We have designed the curriculum to be challenging, broad in content and with a balance between physical, human and environmental geography meaning our students develop in to knowledgable, confident geographers. Our teaching brings the subject to life and makes it even more relevant to pupils’ lives by using up to date case studies and current events that dominate the headlines. We use a variety of different resources in our lessons, including recent magazine and newspaper articles, interactive media such as videos, ArcGIS for map and data analysis and run a variety of fieldwork trips to engage our students outside the classroom as well as within.

GEOGRAPHY“ Geography is the study of the earth as a home to humankind” (Johnson, 1985).

Topic LearnedTerm 1 What is a geographer?

Geography of the UKTerm 2 Geography of the UK

Earth’s Natural ResourcesTerm 3 Earth’s Natural Resources

Weather and ClimateTerm 4 Weather and Climate

Local and global economiesTerm 5 Local and global economies

RiversTerm 6 Rivers

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Geography is my favourite subject because we are learning all about the world and why it is important to understand it so we can look after it and us better.

(Toby – Year 9)


Tonbridge – urban fieldwork study

Reculver – coastal fieldwork study

Norfolk – (residential)

Iceland

London – Olympic park and East End –

human geography study

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Our new curriculum (redesigned in 2019) provides all our students with a solid foundation in historical study. We teach students how to think like a historian through conducting historical enquiry, using historical knowledge to question the wider world around us, and in the process become more knowledgeable and critical of the world we live in today and how it has been shaped by the past.

The History curriculum experience is academically rigorous. We use strategies in our teaching to support students and give them confidence to tackle longer reading texts to inform and develop literacy skills. We have taken a co-ordinated approach with the English department on essay writing meaning students find success more accessible. Our curriculum is broad, diverse and above all relevant. It covers distinct topics from year 7 including black history and women’s history. We have developed links with the Holocaust Education Trust and for the past few years have hosted

Holocaust survivor events where survivors come into Hayesbrook to speak to students of their experiences. This is just one of the ways we bring history to life as well as offering the chance to visit historical sites and locations such as Auschwitz.

Our ‘meanwhile, elsewhere’ homework activities are also an effective way to extend students’ knowledge on topics they do not cover in the classroom. We use a variety of different resources and media in our lessons, as well as written resources and encourage pupils’ use of online learning websites such as Quizlet and Seneca to increase their knowledge retention.

I find all the things we do in lessons really interesting. The

teachers explain things really well and I like learning lots of really

cool things about history.(Jim – Year 8)

HISTORY“ The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” Theodore Roosevelt

Topic LearnedTerm 1 What is history?

Norman ConquestTerm 2 Norman Conquest

Medieval LifeTerm 3 Medieval LifeTerm 4 Medieval LifeTerm 5 The TudorsTerm 6 The Stuarts and the English Civil War

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Battle Abbey

Dunkirk

WW1 Battlefields of Belgium and the Somme

Berlin

Auschwitz

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One of the great strengths of the Computing and ICT department is the expertise of our staff. At a time when many schools are cutting back on providing specialist ICT teaching, because of recruitment issues, all our lessons are taught by trained specialists.

The subject is taught in 3 dedicated ICT rooms each equipped with 30 Pcs. In addition to this there are a number of other fully equipped rooms located around the school including the use of a 3D printer.

An area that we are particularly excited about is the development of our students programming skills; we start this in year 7 and one of the modules they complete in the summer term has them programming robots to scoot across the playground!

We also feel that we need to teach our students life skills and as a result our curriculum includes modules that will equip them to meet the demands of the work place. Most students arrive at Hayesbrook with a great knowledge of certain aspects of computing but do not know how to use a database or a spreadsheets. We will make sure you have the skills we know you will need for the future.

For those students with a flair for the subject we offer a computing pathway all the way up to the end of year 11 and into the sixth form. Many former students have gone on to university to study this route further.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCEEnabling students to take an active part in the design, development and creation of new technologies to be used in the world in which they live.

Topic LearnedTerm 1 Issues of computer useTerm 2 Knowledge of computing.

How computers workTerm 3 Introduction to spreadsheetsTerm 4 Programming with KODUTerm 5 Programming with ScratchTerm 6 Programming Robotics with Micro bits

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Programming club

Stock Exchange fantasy league

Robotics

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Throughout my time at Hayesbrook I have always enjoyed ICT and I am looking to apply for a degree in Computer Science at university with an emphasis on

artificial intelligence(Adam – Year 12)

Students are provided with opportunities to deepen their mathematical thinking and understanding as well as applying these skills to real world problems.

Our curriculum in years 7,8 and 9 takes a ‘mastery’ approach meaning we understand that practice can make perfect and that everyone learns in different ways and sometimes at different speeds, depending on what topic we are covering.

We use the ‘Maths Ninja Program’ to support a strong foundation in arithmetic to allow students to gain confidence with the use of number. This in turn allows students to stretch themselves and further develop their mathematical understanding.

Students take part in the annual junior and intermediate Maths Challenges with great success, as well as other activities such a puzzle solving mornings and the Tonbridge Schools Maths Challenge Competition.

We have a number of activities and tasks that help support learning and make lessons more engaging, examples include matching activities, virtual visits and mini murder mysteries.

The department aspires to create a love of learning of mathematics and to help students realise their potential. We are working on embedding low stakes testing to enhance learning in the classroom. The maths department at Hayesbrook has a proven track record of excellent outcomes both at GCSE and A Level because of a strong curriculum from day one.

MATHSA Hayesbrook student will be mathematically fluent, numerate, will be able to see connections between concepts, making links and be able to problem solve, reason and communicate mathematically. You will have good understanding of how numbers make the world go round.

Topic LearnedTerm 1 Number work, area and perimeterTerm 2 Algebraic manipulation, fractions, decimals and percentagesTerm 3 Ratio and Proportion, laws of indices, rounding and estimatingTerm 4 Solving equations, percentagesTerm 5 Angle properties/facts, sequences, time and reading timetablesTerm 6 Co-ordinates, plotting straight-line graphs, scatter diagrams

and correlation

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Virtual trip to Bletchley Park

Tonbridge School Maths Challenge

UK Maths Challenge

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At Hayesbrook, no matter what ability, maths is fun for

everyone. The teachers here make maths and challenging, I may not be the best but maths is still one

of my favourite subjects!(Mayson – Year 10)

Our aim is to instil in our pupils an appreciation and love of European Language and Culture.

The MFL Team have all spent time living in their specialist language country so you can expect to be immersed in a cultural experience from the outset.

We want our students to communicate effectively in a second language and value the importance of International conversations.

Our KS3 Spanish curriculum engages students with interactive activities which develops their use of practical language. The knowledge of the language enriches understanding of your own native tongue specifically in the sometimes challenging arena of grammar acquisition. It is for this reason that the MFL and English teams work together in one faculty.

Later, in years 10 and 11, we encourage students to build on their prior learning and develop their skills to GCSE level when they can communicate effectively with a native speaker.

¡Descubre un Nuevo mundo en aprender una nueva lengua! It’s exciting to learn a new language! I really like the Spanish language, it is easy to

learn and sounds lovely.”(Jayden – Year 8)

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES – SPANISHInternationally Forward Thinking

Topic LearnedTerm 1 My lifeTerm 2 My free timeTerm 3 My schoolTerm 4 My family and friendsTerm 5 Where I liveTerm 6 Recap

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French Exchange

Paris

Madrid

Calais to create your own French croissant

Foreign Film Enrichment Club

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Here at the Hayesbrook, we want you to love the performing arts. In your first couple of weeks at the Hayesbrook, we will be giving you all a trial lesson with our peripatetic teachers on keyboard, guitar and drums. We also offer peripatetic lessons in Music Production and DJing.

We understand that music has undergone considerable changes in how we listen, access and create. We want you to know how to play, listen, record and compose the music you want to. Which is why you’ll learn the foundations of music and then relate it to some of the following subjects; Rap, Afrobeats, Sampling, Underscoring films, cartoons and commercials.

We have been building the department for the last two years, having invested in an iMac suite for music production and a room to practice Djing. We have plans to turn two of our practice rooms into a recording studio and control booth.

In drama, we develop techniques which will enhance your confidence, make public speaking easier and give you tools to always adapt to any situation in life like presenting yourself for a job interview.

What makes our curriculum different? Your son. We have listened to what they want to learn, added what we need to teach them, the result is an experience we hope they will carry with them forever.

Music is great we learn to make music which we’d listen to. I like

drama also as we get to be anybody, go anywhere in the world

(Louis – Year 8)

PERFORMING ARTSEngage, inspire, develop and love.

Topic LearnedTerm 1 Music elements, musical eras and singingTerm 2 Rhythm and pulseTerm 3 Keyboard skills Term 4 Instruments of the OrchestraTerm 5 Major and MinorTerm 6 Cartoon Music

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All years 7’s will have an introductory lesson in either Guitar, Keyboard or Drums

Visit to West End Play to support Drama

Visit to the Globe Theatre

Visiting specialist composers deliver EDM (electronic dance

music) compositional workshop

Year 7 Choir

Share your talent evening’s (music/dance/acting/magic)

Music Technology club

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Our PE team are highly experienced, and hold specialisms in a wide variety of sports, which suits our approach of offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Building and maintaining positive relationships with our students, and a personal approach is something that we value very highly and have great success with.

We are adaptable in our approach, and will alter the curriculum based on areas of interest of our students. The PE department will often use the skills and qualities of our 6th form students to offer enrichment opportunities throughout the year. Our Sports day has a festival feel, with giant inflatable assault course, fun multi activities, ice cream van as well as a traditional element with competitive track and field events. We hold an annual sports awards ceremony to celebrate participation and reward excellence with certificates, trophies and the well sought after ‘Sports ties’. We also have the School Sports Partnership for West Kent operating out of Hayesbrook and working with over 40 local primary schools, which often leads to extra opportunities for our students, to either compete in various tournaments or to gain accreditation and experience leading and coaching in the wider community.

We are working towards the development of a rugby academy, to complement our well established football academy in partnership with Chelsea Football Club.

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONProviding opportunities for competitive andnon-competitive situations that facilitate personal,moral and physical development, building self-esteemand creating a love of physical activity.

Topic LearnedTerm 1 Football & Health and FitnessTerm 2 RugbyTerm 3 HandballTerm 4 BasketballTerm 5 CricketTerm 6 Athletics

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Our fully fitted CrossFit/exercise space is ideal for teaching the students about the importance of physical activity and the many ways we can improve our physical and mental well-being. We have brand new outdoor cricket nets, sat on a state of the art bowling surface that is excellent for spring and summer use. We also have a fantastic third generation astro-turf pitch that is FA approved. This is used for lessons and for competitive fixtures against other schools. Our indoor sports hall boasts a full size basketball court, 4 smaller basketball courts, 4 badminton courts, cricket nets and a futsal pitch


Wembley Stadium tour

Twickenham Stadium tour

University of Brighton

Adventure International, Bude, Cornwall outdoor and adventurous residential trip.

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I really love PE. There are so many opportunities either during our lessons or after

school if you want to do them. I have enjoyed trying new sports I have not

done before like Futsal(James – Year 7)

The Science department at The Hayesbrook School is a buzzing hive of activity! Practical work is a key element of our teaching methodology and we are lucky enough to have well equipped teaching laboratories to enable us to deliver our practical work in a fun and effective way. The aim of practical work is not only to make lessons more hands on but also to strengthen students’ theoretical knowledge.

Our new Key Stage 3 curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure students learn key scientific knowledge as well as having the opportunity to see how Science is important in the real world and develop their ‘Science Capital’.

Within the Key Stage 3 curriculum we have included a bespoke topic called ‘Careers in Science’ to make sure students are aware of the importance of Science and the many different roles it plays in a variety of jobs. Our curriculum experience ensures that students are challenged and have a firm base of knowledge to ensure they are ready for their GCSE studies. As a department we firmly believe that Science education does not stop when you leave the classroom and we offer many extra-curricular activities ranging from university guest speakers to trips to Professional Science labs. In the future we aspire to increase the number of opportunities available to students. I am incredibly proud to lead my team of experienced and enthusiastic Science teachers as we embark on the privilege of educating the future generations.

SCIENCEExperiment. Observe. Repeat. Discover

Topic LearnedTerm 1 Science starts here, ParticlesTerm 2 Energy, CellsTerm 3 Periodic Table 1Term 4 Reproduction, Plant BiologyTerm 5 Chemical reactions 1, Space PhysicsTerm 6 Carers in Science

I enjoy Science as we get to test things and carry out research.

We learn lots of different topics and there is always something

interesting to find out(Jack – Year 10)

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Science Club

Inflatable planetarium

Liquid Nitrogen Show

Big Bang Fair reward trip

Scrub up Science challenge

Energy Quest

Bay Lab visit

STEM Challenges

KM Bright Sparks Award

What, How and Why Physics?

Crest Awards

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Notes and Questions for the Leadership Team

The Hayesbrook School

Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH01732 500600 | www.hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk

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