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Welcome to our School

Andria ZafirakouAssociate Deputy

Headteacher

Gerard McKenna

Headteacher

Susan GreenYear 7 Pastoral

Manager

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Our recent achievements

• Best ever exam results!

• GCSE results show 22% improved performance in the last 3 years.

• GCSE Progress 8: 0.55+, Attainment 8: 49.7

• A -Level in the top 25% of schools.

• Ofsted July 2016; Good with Outstanding Features.

• In the top 4% of schools across the country for progress.

• In the top 1% of schools across the country for progress in Maths, top 7% for English

• Received a letter from Nick Gibb- Secretary for Schools Standards congratulating us on being in the top 4% of schools for students making progress from KS2-4.

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Our recent achievements

• Awarded IQM Centre of Excellence.

• Gained the Bronze award for CEIAG and well on the way to gain the Silver Award.

• Recently gained the Platinum Mark for Professional Development

• New building fully open in March 2018!

• Over subscribed – almost 100 students on waiting list for Year 7

• Recently received the TES award for having the “Best Maths Department/Team” nationally

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4Rs

•Ready

•Respectful

•Responsible

•Resilient

School Motto

•Aspire

•Commit

•Succeed

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Year 7 team: Pastoral Manager-Mrs Green

• 7L Mrs Powell

• 7N Ms Froom, Mr Wardhere

• 7P Mr Toth, Ms Hazley

• 7Q Ms O’Neil, Ms Browning

• 7R Ms Elshabany

Austen KingEinstein Gandhi

• 7S Mrs Panchal

• 7T Mr Fernandes, Mr Hughes

• 7V Mr Younis

• 7W Mrs Saini

• 7X Ms Marr

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Induction day 1

• Getting to know each other and their tutors

• Team building activities

• Reading, Cognitive and Skills based assessments

• Tour of the school

• Familiarisation of school systems

• Summer Home Learning tasks set. VIP Zone

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Timings of the school day

• 8.30am in school (allowed on site 7.45am)• 8.40am Registration Starts• 5 lessons in a day (1 hour each except on Mondays)• All students stay in school for lunch• PSHEE curriculum takes place during Friday

Registration.• End of school day 3.10pm (except Mondays)• All students are expected to be punctual to school and

to all lessons• Late Detentions occur every day

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Monday Tue, Weds, Thurs Friday

8.30 Students arrive at

school

8.30 Students arrive at

school

8.30 Students arrive at school

840-8.50 Registration or

assembly

840-9.00 Registration or

assembly

8.40-

9.10

PSHEE tutor programme

8.50-9.45 Period 1 9.00-

10.00

Period 1 9.10-

10.05

Period 1

9.45 -10.40 Period 2 10.00 -

11.00

Period 2 10.05-

11.00

Period 2

10.40-

11.00

Breaktime 11.00-

11.20

Breaktime 11.00-

11.20

Breaktime

11.00-

11.55

Period 3 11.20-

12.20

Period 3 11.20-

12.20

Period 3

11.55-

12.50

Period 4 12.20-

13.20

Period 4 12.20-

13.20

Period 4

12.50-

13.35

Lunchtime 13.20-

14.10

Lunchtime 13.20-

14.10

Lunchtime

13.35-

14.30

Period 5 14.10-

15.10

Period 5 14.10-

15.10

Period 5

Teacher training 1530-

16.30

Period 6 15.30-

16.30

Period 6

Period 6 sessions are timetabled for some KS4 & KS5 students. Year 10 & 11 will be expected to attend

intervention sessions in the run up to exams. Parents will be advised of this in advance.

After school activities will take place on both sites. All activities finish by 17.00.

The ACS day ends at 3.10 for most students and it is the expectation that ALL students will go straight home

unless they engaging in an extra curricular activity.

Timings of the school day

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Curriculum and Assessment

• Variety of different subjects• “9-1” replaced A*-G grading• 5 year GCSE• Projected Flightpath• Mix ability for the first 4 weeks• Home learning “Smart Homework”• GCSE Options select at the end of

year 8 and year 9

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Enrichment and Extra curricular

• Before, Lunch and After-School clubs

• Trips that enhance knowledge and understanding

• Residential trips to France and Spain

• Field trips

• Competitions

• 4 X Extended Learning Days (ELDs)

• BREAKFAST CLUB

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Recent Student Achievement

• National Young Sports Trust – Young Person Award• National Writing Award Competition• County Level Sporting Achievements (Basketball and Cricket)• McKenzie Cup Cricket – under 15 winners• STEM Lego competition – Finalist• Jack Petchey “Speak Out Challenge”• Micro Tyco – 1st in England for entrepreneurship • Russell Group offers University – 10 Oxbridge offers• “Green it” team model displayed at Hampton Court Palace • Kintsugi exhibition by Alperton students and Koo Stark at Leica Gallery• Duke of Edinburg Award Expedition

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We want our children to be proud of our school community and must ensure that they are impeccably dressed at all times. This also includes during their journey to and from school.

Black/Green PLAIN

hijabBlack Blazer with

school logo

Plain Black leather shoes

(polishable)

No

trainers/pumps/plimsoles

Black ‘V’ neck

jumper with school

logo

Plain Black

Socks

Black tailored

uniform

trousers

Black plain knee length

skirt or tailored uniform

trousers

NO jeans/leggings

Uniform

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• 4Rs

• Every child must have a reading book with them everyday. This can be kept in their bag.

• Ensure that they are organised and equipped for each lesson.

• Wear their Alperton uniform correctly. They are representing the school community

• Move calmly around the building, keeping to the left

Student expectations

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• Healthy Eating Policy

• Cashless catering- No Money in school

• Biometric/Pin access

• Pay via “parent pay” This system is also used for school trips

• Halal, Nut free

• If you currently receive FSM for your child, you must apply for this again to Brent.

Lunch

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• Contains each student’s individual timetable.

• Used to make a note of homework set per subject.

• Students academic review targets are recorded.

• Expected to be monitored by tutors/ parent/carers and to be signed once a week.

• Used to communicate between home and school.

Student Planners

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Rewards and achieving merits

Students will gain merits for a wide variety of reasons. These include:

• Meeting the Alperton Quality Standards (presentation)

• Community Champion• Star of the lesson• Exceptional class and homework

completed.• Representing the school • … and many more

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Negative behaviour – De-merits

Students may be given behaviour points for the following:• Incorrect uniform• Chewing gum/respecting the

new building• Lack of home learning• Late to lessons• Lack of equipment• Mobile phones

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• Student leave is only permitted in exceptional circumstances

• We do not allow families to take holidays during term time

• Any request for student leave (exceptional circumstances) during term time must be made in person to the Headteacher at Parents Surgery.

• Headteacher Surgeries are held between 4pm to 5:30pm every Friday afternoon during term times.

• Parents must not make travel arrangements unless leave has been approved by the Headteacher.

• Children taken out of school for periods of unauthorised absence are at risk of losing their place at the school. The school will also fine parents through Brent if unauthorised leave is taken.

Request for leave during term time.

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• Half day 8.30 -12.30pm

• Continuation of the induction programme

• Expected to be in full school uniform

• Register for cashless catering

• Lunch is not provided

Induction Day 2: Wednesday 6th September

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How you can help at home

• Reading for at least one hour per day

• Watch English TV only

• Quiet place to work at home

• Encourage reading out loud and testing for comprehension

• Summer Holiday Home learning Task – VIP ZONE

• Communication

• “Smart Homework” and by checking the student planner.

• Online Safety

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Key Year 7 Dates

• Year 7 Induction Day – Wednesday 6th September 8:30 –12:30 (lunch is not provided)

• Longridge Activity day on the 13th or 20th September 2017

• Year 7 Parent Information Evening 15th September

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• Personal Tutor

• Ms S. Green , Year 7 Pastoral Manager (PM)

• Ms A. Zafirakou, Senior Leader attached to Year 7

What do I do if I have a question or concern?

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WELCOME TO OUR WONDERFUL SCHOOL COMMUNITY

WISHING YOU A FANTASTIC SUMMER BREAK