Welcome

to

Sunnymede

Junior

School

Year 2 to 3

‘virtual’ Induction

meeting

July 2020

Key staff membersClass 3H: Mrs Houghton (Phase Group Leader)

Class 3P: Mrs Pye and Miss Moore

Mr J. McDermid: Sports teacher

Mrs K. Attridge: French / PSHE teacher

Mrs Whybrow/ Mr Ramshaw : Music teacher

Mrs Branch: Headteacher

Miss C. King: Deputy Head / Inclusion Manager (SENCO)

Miss L. King: Office Manager / PA (Mrs Oliver until the end of August)

Mr Ramshaw: Business Manager (Finance, Premises, Personnel)

Mrs Doyle: Administrative Assistant

Mrs Griffiths: Attendance Officer (BCT – Billericay School)

Caroline Parry : School Counsellor

INFANT CLASES WILL

NOT BE MIXED UP OR

SPLIT WHEN THEY

MOVE INTO Y3 – THEY

WILL STAY IN THEIR

EXISTING CLASS

GROUPS

Mrs

Houghton

3H

Mrs PyeMon to Weds, Fri

3P

Miss MooreThursday

3P

Mrs

BranchHeadteacher& Safeguarding Lead

Miss C. KingDeputy Headteacher

& SENCo / Deputy

Safeguarding Lead

Our Vision is…

that all our children leave our school equipped with the

knowledge, skills and personal attributes to make them

independent, well-rounded individuals and valued citizens

of the future. We aspire for them to be reflective and

confident, making wise and informed choices as they

journey through life, making positive contributions in a

global world. Our ultimate goal is for every one of our

children to hold their heads up high, respect themselves

and be respected by others.

Our Mission is to…• provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children appreciate the value

of learning and discovery in all its forms. Through a broad and balanced

curriculum, combined with high quality teaching, children have the opportunity to

become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. As a junior

school, we balance the promotion of children’s growing independence with

mechanisms to support pupils appropriately with their learning and personal areas

of need. We expect high standards of behaviour and attitudes to learning from all

members of the school community.

• We believe that children achieve best when supported at both home and school. As

such, we encourage open and honest dialogue between parents and staff and

urge parents to support with learning at home, ensuring optimum intellectual,

social, emotional and physical success.

• It is important to us that our children feel safe, are listened to and feel proud to be part

of our school. Mutual respect is integral to our ethos and all our children are valued as

the individuals they are. We appreciate and value diversity and maintain an

ambience of tolerance and respect for all cultures and beliefs.

Our school motto…..

Our school values..

Growth

Mindset

Poster

Each family will

receive a free poster to

display at home to

promote our home

school approach.

Emailed and full A3 size

poster will be given to

you in September

What Ofsted said…..

“The school provides a happy and vibrant learning

environment in which pupils feel safe, are well cared for and

are encouraged to do their very best. Pupils behave

extremely well, both in class and around school. They are

respectful, courteous and supportive of the learning of

others. By encouraging them to learn from their mistakes

and take them as opportunities – ‘mistakes are normal, we

learn from them’ – pupils understand the value of

persevering.

Induction Arrangements• Due to the closure of schools, pupils will only

have one half day visit this term: 9th, 10th and

13th July

• Virtual tour on website

https://youtu.be/Ev98drAFa2k

• Teachers: Y2/3 teachers ‘transition handover’

zoom meetings

• Headteachers share key information about

pupils

Organisation of School

• 9 classes

• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

• Mixed ability classes

• Spelling sets possible in Y3, where appropriate

• Interventions / additional support

• ‘PPA’ time for teachers: French, Music & P.E. taught by specialist teachers (some aspects of PSHE).

Organisation of School• School day starts at 8:55 am

(bell rings at 8:50am for line up in the junior playground)

• School day finishes at 3:15pm

• School layout

• House teams Chantry, Mayflower, Pilgrim, Martin

BehaviourWe operate a positive, therapeutic approach to behaviour management as much as possible, with

sanctions applied where appropriate

Our policy centres around three core school rules:

We will keep ourselves and others safe.

We will not interrupt the learning of others.

We will treat people and property with respect.

Additional Rules related to ensuring the safety of pupils and staff during

the Coronavirus pandemic

On website at:

http://www.sunnymede-jun.ik.org/key-forms.html

Bullying• Zero tolerance towards bullying, including cyber bullying

• Often a matter of thoughtlessness rather than deliberation

• Friendship issues or bullying?

• We are proactive in dealing with relationship issues as well as bullying: PSHE, behaviour policy, assemblies, plays, theme weeks, posters etc.

How do we decide if it is bullying?

• There is an imbalance of power, which makes it hard for those being bullied to defend themselves.

• It is deliberately hurtful behaviour, causing emotional or physical harm

• It is repeated over time by the same individual or group

Even if there is a problem / incident

that is not officially categorised

as ‘bullying’ we still deal with them

thoroughly and take them seriously.

General Information• Uniform: Support appreciated. All clothing to be ‘fit for purpose’

• Snacks: Fresh fruit or vegetable snacks only at break

time (not provided as in KS1) 25p

• Water bottles

• Dinner money Meals are not free- £2.10

• Homework guidance in pack

• Medicine request to administer form in pack

• Car parking / entering and exiting the school

• Playground Expectations

• End of day collection of children phone calls to change plans before 2pm

• Attendance

• Policies: A wide range of our full policies are on our website

Free School mealsTHE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT FUND FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL JUNIOR

SCHOOL PUPILS, UNLIKE THE INFANT SCHOOL WHERE ALL PUPILS ARE

ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE MEAL AS PART OF THE ‘UFSM’ POLICY.

Meals will cost £2:10 at the Junior school - Please see the Dinner Money Payment Policy in emails you will be sent (and on our website)

If you think you may be entitled to FSM, you will need to apply (please see the Admissions form you have been sent to see if you are likely to qualify): the current criteria are below:

Free School Meal EligibilityYour child may be eligible for free school meals if you are receiving any of the following:

• Income Support

• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

• Child Tax Credit (not Working Tax Credit), with an annual income below £16,190

• Pension Guarantee Credit

• Employment and Support Allowance, income related

• Support under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act, 1999

• Working Tax Credit run-on, paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

• Universal Credit, with a household income of £7,400 or less (after tax and not

including any benefits you get)

You can apply by following the link below:

https://www.essex.gov.uk/free-school-meals

UniformBOYS GIRLS P.E Boys and girls

Royal blue sweatshirt

Sky blue polo shirt

Black school style

trousers

Plain socks in a dark

colour

Plain black school

shoes

Royal blue sweatshirt or

sweat cardigan

Sky blue polo shirt

Black school style

skirt/trousers

Plain socks in white or a

dark colour /thick, plain

black tights

Plain black school shoes

Light blue/white checked

gingham dress for summer

(optional)

White polo shirt

Royal blue shorts

Trainers for outdoors

Plimsolls may be worn indoors

Socks (not tights)

Plain dark coloured sweatshirt /

jogging bottoms can be worn

outdoors in cold weather

Y4 swimming:

All: plain swim hat

Girls: one piece swimming

costume (no shorts or bikinis)

Boys: swimming trunks (football or

Bermuda type shorts are not allowed)

All uniform must

be clearly named

Uniform adaptations

considered on medical

or religious grounds only

UniformJewellery: No jewellery except:

-plain, simple watch if necessary

-plain stud earrings ( children MUST remove themselves for

P.E/swimming ( no responsibility accepted by school)

Skirts: knee length, fit for purpose. No short or tight skirts

Summer dresses: knee length, no playsuits

Trousers: smart, tailored trousers ( not joggers). Shorts in summer

Polo shirts: must be tucked in

Caps / Hats: not to be worn indoors. SJS logo hats for summer and winter available from

Red Oak Roller

Blue fleeces: Optional and intended as outdoor wear. Not to be worn indoors

Socks: Plain, not multi-coloured

Shoes: Plain black, flat (no heels of any kind).

If wearing (ankle) boots, these must be removed and changed for shoes on arrival

Sandals should have enclosed toes

In summer plain white, smart trainers may be worn and in the winter, totally plain,

plain black, smart trainers may be worn ( no colour trims or logos)

Make-up: No make-up, including lip gloss or nail varnish

Belts: Plain black, no embellishments

Hair accessories: Plain, school colours. No big hair slides, bows, embellished headbands etc.

..

Uniform

Online orderingOur badged uniform is available to

purchase online from:

Red Oak Roller www.redoak-

schooluniform.co.uk who also run a

uniform shop. Non-logo items

cannot be purchased through this

company

www.myclothing.com

embroidery service only

Uniform

At Sunnymede Infants, the

trousers and skirts are

grey. At the junior school

they are BLACK

UniformYes No

AttendanceWe expect children to have good attendance and to be on

time for school and collected on time every day

25

Descriptor Threshold

Attendance

Actual

Attendance

Whole Days

Absent

Learning

Hours Lost

Excellent 100%

99%

190 days

188 days

0

2

0

10

Good 98%

97%

96%

186 days

184 days

182.5 days

4

6

7.5

20

30

37.5

Cause for

concern

95%

94%

93%

92%

91%

180.5 days

179 days

177 days

175 days

173 days

9.5

11

13

15

17

47.5

55

65

75

85

Descriptor Threshold

Attendance

Actual

Attendance

Whole Days

Absent

Learning

Hours Lost

Unsatisfactory

(persistent

Absentee)

90%

89%

88%

87%

171 days

169 days

167 days

165 days

19

21

23

25

95

105

115

125

Serious

Cause for

Concern

86% 163 days 27 135

Critical 85%

84%

83%

82%

81%

80%

161.5 days

159.5 days

158 days

156 days

154 days

152 days

28.5

30.5

32

34

36

38

142.5

152.5

160

170

180

190

26

Attendance Leave of Absence Request Forms can be found

under Information / Key forms on school website or

in our Attendance Policy on our website

The CurriculumWe are committed to a broad and balanced

curriculum that inspires our children…

• Skills based curriculum – ‘blocking’

• Promotion of ‘mastery’

• Daily English lesson

• Daily Maths lesson

• Additional daily whole class reading comprehension and spelling

• Computing provision

• Daily act of collective worship

• Swimming – Y4 each term

• Daily Mile / wellbeing & mindfulness support

• Y6 Residential trip

• Trips and visits

• Specialist French, Music and P.E. teacher

• Cross-curricular links and active learning

• Global citizens / SMSC / British Values

• Inclusive

Initiating talk with adults

lining up in the morning

reading books / records

working independently

personal equipment

homework / diaries

quenching one’s thirst

getting dressed

enquiring and questioning

listening and concentrating

number bonds & times tables

Wide range of extra-curricular

Activities, for example :

• Breakfast club

• Football (boys and girls)

• Dance

• Netball

• Basketball

• Multi-skills

• Science

• Computing

• Art

• Gardening

• Choir

• Rock band

• Sewing

Wide range of music tuition

available:

•violin

•cello

•clarinet

•saxophone

• flute

•Piano (update)

•keyboard

• drums

• guitar

Wider curriculum

CLUBSCHANGE

DEPENDINGON STAFF

AVAILABILITY

Partnerships with the wider community

• Active members of BCT (Billericay

Community Trust)

• Participation in wide range of sporting

events within BCT + beyond

• Southend United Football Club

• Choir - BSMA music festival etc

• Visitors to assemblies

• Charity fundraising and so on

Partnerships with parents and carers

HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT

PLEASE SHARE WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILD. BOTH

PARENT AND CHILD TO SIGN AND RETURN.

E-SAFETY RULES / ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT

PLEASE SHARE WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILD.

PARENT TO SIGN AND RETURN (children will sign at

school)

Get involved…• PTA

• Reading mentors

• Library helpers

• Times Table mentors

• Occasional classroom

helpers

• School trips

• Sports helpers - supervision,

transport to events etc

• Extra curricular activities

• Supporting learning at home

What to do over the summer holidays?

• Have fun with your family and stay safe

• Explore our school website with your child (particularly the gallery, the Year Group

pages and the Learning Zone page)

• Find out as much as you can about the Stone Age period in history

• Prepare an outfit for your Stone Age theme day in September

• Keep practising your Times Tables and your number bonds (adding and subtracting)

• Read, read and read some more...and talk about what you have read!

• Watch some good films and use questioning to develop comprehension skills (see

the reading prompt booklet – the questions can be used for films too!)

• Practise your handwriting – (see the handwriting examples leaflet)

• Keep a diary, write a story or even a poem about something that interests you

• Learn to do your shoelaces (where relevant)

• Learn to use a knife and fork with confidence

Communication

• Home/school diary

• Newsletters / ParentMail

• Meet the Teacher Sessions for Parents (September)

• Speaking face to face or by telephone

• Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm

• Friday after school drop-ins to classes 3:15 – 3:40pm

• Parent workshops

• Resolving Issues

Website:www.sunnymede-jun.ik.org

Telephone: 01277 651364

Children will be registered on ParentMail over the summer holidays or at the start of

September.

You will receive an email with instructions on how to set up your Parentmail account

during the summer holidays or early in September. It is VERY IMPORTANT that we have

your correct email address so you receive the link.

In the meantime, you will receive any important emails via the school admin account

(see below); we ask that you check our emails regularly, particularly in late August.

School Email:

admin@Sunnymede-jun.essex.sch.uk

ParentMail & communication over the

summer holidays

Class BasesIn the morning, children should line up in the junior

playground (8:50 am bell)

Children should return on

Thursday 3rd September

.Both classes are based in the

middle school area and will

exit directly to the junior

playground at the end of the

day.

In the morning, children line

up in the junior playground.

Some other key dates…

Y3 Meet the Teacher meetings

Class 3H: Friday 4th September 2:15-3:00 pm

Class 3P: Monday 7th September 2:15-3:00 pm

Stone Age Theme Day:

more details in early autumn term

Thursday 17th September

Portals from the Past visit (approx. £6)

Prepare a Stone Age costume over the summer!

Due to COVID-19,

plans could change as

Government guidance

for schools is

released, possibly

over the summer, so

PLEASE CHECK

YOUR EMAILS

BEFORE WE RETURN

Some possible changes-Meet the Teacher parent meetings

-Stone Age theme day

-Term start date

-Start and end of day timings

…and possible other changes!

In your ELECTRONIC PACKS

(to be emailed)

You will receive THREE emails, with the following email Headings:

Y2 to 3 TRANSITION EMAIL No. 1

This will contain this PowerPoint and forms that need to be completed and returned by

FRIDAY 19th JULY (email returns to admin@sunnmyede-jun.essex.sch.uk) or post

Y2 to 3 TRANSITION EMAIL No. 2

This will contain forms that can be completed over the summer and returned at the start

of the autumn term

Y2 to 3 TRANSITION EMAIL No. 3

This will contain information only documents for you to digest

ALL DOCUMENTS CAN

ALSO BE DOWNLOADED

FROM OUR WEBSITE :

http://www.sunnymede-jun.ik.org/key-forms.html

In your electronic packs

to complete and return by email or post

BY FRIDAY 17th JULY

Y2 to 3 Transition Email No. 1

• Pupil admission form

• Ethnic background information

• End of day exiting arrangements

form*

School Address:

Sunnymede Junior School

The Meadoway

Billericay

ESSEX CM11 2HL

* This only needs to be completed if

you are not, as the parent, collecting

your child every day from the

playground yourself. Complete if other

people will sometimes collect or if you

want them to walk to the infant

playground or meet you at the school

gate.

This form can be updated as your

circumstances change as your child

moves through the school

In your electronic packs

to complete and return at the start of

September

Y2 to 3 Transition Email No. 2

• Home School Agreement

• E-Safety Rules / Pupil Acceptable Use Agreement

• Parental request to administer medicine (only if

relevant)** This only needs to be completed if your child needs regular on-going medication. Please see our full Medicine

Policy on our website. You can complete this form as and when you need it throughout your time at the junior

school

In your electronic packs

for information onlyY2 to 3 Transition Email No. 3

• Term Dates 2020-2021

• Handwriting information leaflet

• Handwriting formation examples

• Summary of Behaviour Policy

• School Values / Rules (with additional COVID-19 rules)

• Uniform Supplier information

• Sunnymede Dinner money policy

• Breakfast Club leaflet

• Fair Processing Privacy Notice

• Homework policy summary and poster

• Reading Prompt Leaflet for Parents/Carers

• Growth Mindset Poster (attached and hard copy to be given at Meet the Teacher meeting in

September)

SCHOOL

PROSPECTUS

This has been

emailed previously

and is on our school

website

We look forward to working in

partnership with you and your

child