Jschool parents handbook sep 08

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KELVINSIDE ACADEMY
JUNIOR SCHOOL
PARENTS’ HANDBOOK
CONTENTS
Page 2 The Aims of the School
Mission Statement
Staff
Page 3 Getting in touch
Kelvinside Academy
KA War Memorial Trust
Buildings and Location
Entry to Kelvinside Academy
Normal Admissions Procedures
Page 4 Fees
Bursaries
Scholarships
The Miller Drummond Music Scholarship
Withdrawals
Personal Accident Insurance
Risk
Kelvinside Academy Association
Kelvinside Academical Club
Page 5 Confidentiality
Data Protection
Policies
School Organisation
Registration/Absence
Assembly
Page 6 Break Times
Lunch
Security
End of the day
Late Waiting
Curriculum
Curriculum
Mathematics
Page 7 Language
Environmental Studies/Social Studies
Page 8 Science
Health, Personal & Social Education (PSE)
Religious & Moral Education (R & M E)
Page 9 Expressive Arts
Modern Languages
Jotters
Specialist Teaching
Physical Education & Games
Page 10 Music
Instrumental Lessons
Speech & Drama
Art & Design
French
Home-School Links
Homework
Page 11 Student Council
Discipline
Selection of Classes
Moving through Junior School
Page 12 Tracking System
Page 13 Reports and Parents’ Evenings
Diagnostic Testing
Learning Support
Extra-Curricular Activities
Library
6th Year Preparation for Life
School Trips
Page 14 Houses
Uniform/Dress Code
Lost Property
Computer Resources Policy
Mobile Phones
Money
Toys
Acting out in the Playground
Worries, Concerns, Complaints
Child Protection
Page 15 Discipline Policy
Positive Measures
Sanctions
Bullying Policy
Page 16 Practical Advice
Medical Problems/Procedures

Non-Teaching/Support Staff
Bursar
D Pocock
Finance Department
Mrs J Arthurs (Finance Assistant)
Mrs M Bennett (Assistant Bursar)
Mrs E Cummings (Finance Officer)
Development Officer
Mrs E Solman
Registrar/Rector’s PA
Mrs L Andonovic
School Administration/Reception
Mrs A Fulton (School Secretary)
Junior School
Mrs I Lindsay (Junior School Secretary)
Mrs R Macowan (Junior School Ancillary/Late Waiting)
Mrs A McLaughlin (Junior School Ancillary/Late Waiting)
School Nurse
Mrs L MacDonald
Catering Manager
Ms L Cook, (Dip H.E.)
Facilities Manager
T Balloch
Janitors
D Anderson
Technical Staff
J Paterson, MCP (Network Administrator)
community and to develop the service provided by the
school;
* to review regularly and, as appropriate, to revise our
aims and practice;
Teaching Staff
Mr J Broadfoot is the Rector.
Mr A Dickenson is the Head of the Junior School.
There are 12 classes in the Junior School, two at each
stage.
Junior 1
Mrs M Jeffrey
Junior 2 Mrs A Stevenson
Junior 3 Mrs P Campbell
Junior 4
Miss I Munro
Junior 5 Mrs F Kennedy
N Armet
Junior 6
Mrs S Rodger
Mrs S Paterson is Director of Studies.
Mrs A Stevenson leads the Infant Department.
Mrs J MacLean and Mrs L Woore work within Junior
School.
Mrs B Deutsch, Mrs R Porter and Mrs G Whittaker are
our Learning Support teachers. Mrs N Anderson is a
teaching assistant within Learning Support.
Librarian
The Aims of the School
The motto of the school “AIEN API TEYEIN” can be
taken to mean “Ever try to be the best you can be”. Our
mission statement and aims reflect our belief in the
soundness of this advice.
Mission Statement
We aim to provide a first-class all-round education that
will enable every pupil to develop in full his or her
individual potential within a caring and friendly environment
We will endeavour:
* to promote achievement and the commitment to
knowledge and learning;
* to promote a sense of identity and pride in the school
amongst pupils;
* to promote professionalism, professional
development, job satisfaction and high morale
amongst all staff;
* to provide for our pupils a wide range of courses
leading to appropriate qualifications and the
development of key skills;
* to provide suitable accommodation and resources,
with a commitment to continuing improvement and
development;
* to maintain a very favourable pupil/teacher ratio;
* to develop individuals’ interests and talents by the
provision of as wide a range of extra-curricular activities
as is commensurate with staffing levels and expertise;
* to promote good manners and a social conscience
and good citizenship;
* to encourage the development of self-discipline, self-
reliance and independence of mind;
* to maintain a disciplined but friendly, caring and
inclusive environment;
* to offer equal opportunities for all;
* to work in partnership with parents, Governors and
Academicals for the benefit of our pupils and the2
Mrs L McColl
Miss E Laird
I Forrest
Mrs S Paterson
Miss E Samson
Senior Prep Mrs J Rynn
Miss K Hopkin
Ms S Tipping
School Secretary
D Simpson

Normal Admissions Procedures
There are two advertised Open Mornings in November
each year when interested parents and their children tour
the School in company of senior pupils on what is a
typical day. All those who have been formally registered
by returning an application are automatically invited.
Prospective pupils and their parents are invited to visit
the School for an interview with the Rector and a tour of
the premises (for those unable to attend Open Morning).
Junior School applicants will also meet with Mr
Junior Start Leader, who will show them round the
Junior Start facilities. Depending upon entry stage, a
reference and report from the current school/nursery is
then sought.
Assessment of children for Junior Start is very informal.
Entrants to Junior 1 are assessed in small groups. The
assessments for Junior 2 - Junior 4 consist of papers in
Arithmetic and English and are held at the end of
January. The Junior 5 - Senior 3 tests consist of papers in
English and Mathematics, along with a Verbal Reasoning
test and are also held at the end of January. Applicants
for Senior 4 - Senior 6 are selected on the basis of an
interview with the Rector and a report from the present
school.
Crucial to the entry process is the meeting with the
Rector and, where appropriate, the Head of Junior
School. Academic ability is one of the selection criteria;
equally important is that parents subscribe fully to the
ethos of the School and that boys and girls, as
appropriate to their age, can demonstrate their
willingness to do likewise. Younger siblings are
welcomed to the school as a matter of course unless the
child has particular needs which the school cannot meet.
Buildings and Location
The main school buildings and playground area occupy
an open situation in Kirklee Road, Kelvinside, Glasgow.
Junior School classrooms and playground are situated on
the right hand side of the main building. Immediately
adjacent are the Mirrlees Drive Annex and Junior Start.
The playing fields at Balgray are half a mile away
opposite The Pond Hotel on Great Western Road. The
school is easily accessible by public transport, by the
main bus routes along Great Western Road or by a ten-
minute walk from the railway station at Hyndland and
the Underground station at Hillhead on Byres Road. Two
small private coaches serve pupils attending school from
the Killearn area and the south side of the city. (Killearn
bus - homeward journey only).
Entry to Kelvinside Academy
Kelvinside Academy provides an all-round education for
boys and girls who (together with their parents) commit
to full and active involvement in the life of the School:
academic, sporting, cultural and social.
Ground Staff
D Boyd (Head Groundsman - Balgray)
B Fenton (Assistant Groundsman - Balgray)
Road Crossing Patrol Men
Richard Brown/Peter Macneil
To get in touch with us:
Kelvinside Academy
33 Kirklee Road
Glasgow
G12 0SW
Telephone: 0141-357 3376
Fax: 0141-357 5401
Email: headjs@kelvinsideacademy.org.uk
or rector@kelvinsideacademy.org.uk
Web site address:
http://www.kelvinsideacademy.org.uk
Kelvinside Academy
The Kelvinside Academy War Memorial Trust
The Trust is a company limited by guarantee with
recognised charitable status. The Governors are the
directors of the company. Governors are selected
according to skills and experience where these are
deemed beneficial to the School.
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Dickenson, the Head of Junior School and Mrs Nugent,
Founded in 1878, Kelvinside Academy has long been a
leading independent school in the West of Scotland. For
120 years a school for boys only, it became
co-educational in 1998. The ethos of the school is
Christian, though non-denominational, and adherents of
other faiths are very welcome.
Governors
Mr D G Stewart (Chairman)
Mrs G M W Buchanan
Mr K Cairnduff
Mrs M W E Eadie
Mr R B Eadie
Mr W Frame
Mr N A Fyfe
Mr C Kerr
Mr D McGillivray
Mr N J McNeill
Mr C Rutherford
Mr J D Turnbull
(President KAC)

of Independent Schools. Cover extends to the whole
year, including activities outside the school. Full details
may be obtained from the Bursar.
However the School cannot accept responsibility for loss
or damage to pupils’ personal belongings, and parents
are advised to cover these either by an extension to their
own household comprehensive insurance policy or by a
separate ‘all risks’ policy.
Risk
Many School activities involve a small element of risk;
this is a necessary part of a child’s development. Staff
continually assess this risk and ensure that good practice
is followed.
The Kelvinside Academy Association (PTA)
This is a vibrant association of parents and teachers
which organises a number of highly successful social and
fundraising events through the year.
The Kelvinside Academical Club
This is the association of former pupils of the school.
In addition to an annual dinner and various social
functions, the club has a number of active sporting
sections.
In joining the Club, the young Academical gains
access to an international network of friendship and
support.
Links between school and home and Club are fostered
by the publication of Minerva, the termly newsletter
of the school and The Kelvinside Academy Chronicle
,
the annual magazine.
All bursaries are reviewed annually and assume the
continuing hard work and commitment of the recipient,
and the maintenance of the parental contribution.
Bursary awards can be provided as a contribution to the
fees of one child only per family.
Scholarships
All entrants to Senior 1 are eligible for an academic
scholarship. Outside entrants are automatically entered;
entrants from Senior Prep are given the option.
These awards, which are made purely on the basis of
academic performance, derive from existing endowments.
The number and amount of scholarships awarded
annually is thus limited. The continuation of a
scholarship award assumes the continuing hard work and
commitment of the recipient.
The Miller Drummond Music Scholarship
Up to two Music Scholarships are awarded each year to
pupils entering S5 or S6 from within or outwith the
School. Specific eligibility criteria apply (details available
on request) and these must continue to be met for the
duration of the Scholarship.
Withdrawals
If a pupil (including recipients of bursaries and scholarships)
is to be withdrawn from the School at the end of any term, a
full term's notice in writing must be given to the Rector,
failing which the subsequent term's fees will be charged.
Personal Accident Insurance
All pupils are covered under a personal accident
insurance scheme, arranged through the Scottish Council
Bursaries
The KA Foundation provides bursary funds on an annual
basis for pupils of potential new to the Senior School
who are unable to afford full fees. Such pupils would
undergo the normal admissions procedure but, in
addition, parents/guardians would be required to
complete a Bursary Application Form providing details of
their financial position.
The Foundation also provides bursaries for pupils already
in the Senior School whose personal financial
circumstances have changed.
The number and amount of bursaries awarded annually
will vary according to the availability of funds. However,
the School is committed to growing the capital fund
from which the bursaries are derived.
Additionally the Warden Bursary Fund exists to help
pupils, who have completed at least one year in Senior
School, whose financial circumstances have changed.
The Bursary, in particular will support cases where a
pupil's future would be significantly jeopardised if he or
she was forced suddenly to leave Kelvinside Academy.
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Fees
es are payable by monthly direct debit over ten
If required, advice on forward
school fees may also be obtained
entry to Senior school, a £50.00
is taken.
When three children from one family attend the
School there is a 25% discount on fees for the third
child and for subsequent children.
from 1st September. Fees are payable to the Bursar
planning for payment of
from the Bursar. On
refundable book deposit
School
months
at the School, from whom details of school fees insurance
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and personal accident cover may be obtained.
Scholarships
Financial support with fees is targeted where there is
genuine need. However, Kelvinside Academy would still
wish to recognise scholars, pupils of high ability, as they
enter Senior School from outwith or from the Senior
Prep (P7) class. To that end, all those sitting the entrance
test and all those in Senior Prep who wish to sit the
scholarship examination will be considered as potential
scholars. Those who are so selected will be presented
with a Scholar’s Medal and a monetary prize.

Registration/Absence
Registration takes place before Assembly in the morning.
Parents are asked to ring school immediately if their
child is not attending school to let us know the reason
why. On their return, parents should write a note to the
class teacher explaining the reasons for their child’s
absence.
Parents are asked to make sure their children arrive at
school on time. If pupils are late, they should enter
school via reception and sign in. Persistent lateness will
be followed up.
Wherever possible, doctor’s and dentist’s appointments
should take place outwith school time. If a child needs
to have time out of school during the school day, please
write a note to school in advance so that we can
minimise disruption.
School holiday dates are sent out well in advance. If you
are unsure of them, please get in touch with the school
and we will advise you of the dates. Every day at school
is important to your children and we do not expect
Assembly
Assembly takes place three mornings a week in the
Gilchrist Theatre. Assembly is taken by Mr Dickenson,
Mr Broadfoot or our School Chaplain.
We also have class assemblies and hymn practices.
Each class takes Assembly twice a year, one in the first
term and then in either the second or third term.
These assemblies are multi-cultural encompassing all
religions and faiths. Many take a moral theme.
Data Protection
The school will not pass on to other agencies or
individuals information it has about pupils and their
families, except with their permission or where the
information is already in the public domain or where the
school is obliged to do so by law or a court order.
In all instances the School conforms to the stipulations
of the Data Protection Act.
Policies
As well as curriculum policies and other staff
documents, the School follows well thought out and
careful policies on Child Protection, Health and
Safety, Drugs, Equal Opportunities, Mobile Phones &
the Internet, Discipline and School Visits. These are
regularly updated. Copies can be seen on request.
School Organisation
Daily Routine
Registration 8.50 am
Assembly 8.55 am
Lessons 9.05 am
Break 10.25 am
Lessons 10.40 am
Lunch 12.00 pm (Junior 1 - Junior 3)
12.15 pm (Junior 4 - Junior 6)
Lessons 1.00 pm (Junior 1 - Junior 3)
Break 2.25 - 2.35 pm (Junior 1 - Junior 3)
End of Day 3.00 pm (Junior 1)
3.45 pm on Fridays from Balgray
for Junior 5 & 6 boys. Girls from
school except Summer term.
Children may come into the playground from 8.00 am
onwards when it is supervised. At 8.50 am a bell is rung
and children line up. If the weather is inclement, children
can go directly into their classrooms.
Confidentiality
Kelvinside Academy aims to establish relationships of
trust between staff, pupils and parents. Pupils and
parents should therefore feel able to make the school
aware of personal and private matters, including concerns
about safety and welfare, in the certain knowledge that
such information will be dealt with sensitively.
Anything imparted to the school in confidence will be
treated in confidence, subject to the following
qualifications:
* A member of staff to whom information has been
imparted in confidence has the right to seek the
advice, guidance, or support of a senior colleague
when s/he feels the need to do so. Where a member
of staff feels that a matter lies beyond his/her level of
competence, it is right for that individual to refer the
matter to an appropriate senior colleague.
* Where there are serious concerns about the safety or
welfare of a pupil, all members of staff must comply
with the terms of the school’s Child Protection Policy
and refer these concerns to the school’s Child
Protection Officer who, in turn, may then decide to
involve the Children’s Reporter, police or social
services. A member of staff may only give an
undertaking of confidentiality in so far as this is
compatible with the principle that children’s welfare is
always paramount.
* When a member of staff feels that s/he must pass on
information provided in confidence, s/he will, wherever
possible, inform the pupil/parent concerned that this is
the case and explain the reasons for which it is considered
necessary to do so. This, however, would not apply in
an emergency or in any circumstances in which a child’s
safety or welfare might be seriously compromised.
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children to take time out to fit in with holiday
arrangements in school terms. Pupils will not be given
permission to go on holiday or to take leave early
at half term and the end of term unless there are very
exceptional circumstances. Any such application must be
made to the Head of Junior School in writing, well in
advance of the requested dates.

CURRICULUM
Curriculum
It is very difficult to say exactly what each class will be
doing each year. This depends very much on the prior
learning of each child in the class and to some extent
their interests too. However, below is a very basic
outline of our texts and expectations for the children in
the main areas of the curriculum. The details will be
filled in by the class teacher at the informal parents’
night at the start of the session.
Mathematics
Junior One uses Scottish Heinemann Maths 1 as their
core curriculum supplemented by other texts and
worksheets as required.
Junior Two uses Scottish Heinemann Maths 2 as their
During Junior Two we would expect most pupils to
achieve Level A Maths.
Junior Three uses Scottish Heinemann Maths 3 as their
During Junior Three we would expect that any remaining
pupils achieve Level A, while many others achieve Level B.
Junior Four uses Scottish Heinemann Maths 4 as their
During Junior Four we would expect all remaining pupils
to achieve Level B while some others will achieve Level C.
Junior Five uses Scottish Heinemann Maths 5. During
Junior Five we would expect all remaining pupils to
achieve Level C.
Junior Six uses Scottish Heinemann Maths 6, Heinemann
Maths 7a and Essential Skills in Maths 1. During Junior
Six we would expect many of our pupils to achieve
Level D.
picking up your child every day. Should these arrangements
change, please put a note in the diary to confirm the new
arrangement. In this way we can keep your child safe.
If you are delayed in picking up your children, they wait in
the playground for 10 minutes and then, for security
reasons, come into school until you arrive. If you are near a
telephone, please let us know of your delay so that we can
explain the reasons to your children, then come and pick
them up at Reception.
Once the children are released into your care, for safety
reasons please do not allow them to re-enter the school nor
allow them to climb the fences or roll down the banking.
Please use the lollipop man to cross the road.
Parents are reminded to observe the parking restrictions
outside the School to ensure the safety of all pupils. In
particular, Strathclyde Police advise that stopping on
yellow zig-zags is dangerous and selfish.
Late Waiting
The school runs a Late Waiting (after school care) facility from
the end of the school day until 6.00 pm. This is run “in house”
by our auxiliaries. Late Waiting is held in the Dining Hall and
the Mall, on rotation, and in the playground. Parents whose
children attend regularly complete a form. This gives details and
advises you of the cost of this facility. Should you wish to take
advantage of this, please ask for one. Sometimes parents use
Late Waiting intermittently. Then a letter is required and
children will be fitted in if space is available.
Children at Late Waiting are also supervised in the playground
or Gym or Computer Rooms. Games and activities are played
and homework may be done at the discretion of the supervisor,
if the environment is suitable. Children are offered a drink and
snacks.
Break Times
Mrs McLaughlin and Mrs Macowan supervise breaks. Parents
often provide a drink and something to eat at break times.
There is a water dispenser outside the Dining Hall. Pupils are
encouraged to bring a water bottle and to drink water throughout
the day. We ask that no sweets or chocolate or other items
should be provided for snacks, nor fizzy drinks. Healthy
options - fruit, plain biscuits, a sandwich or similar - are ideal.
Lunch
All Junior School pupils stay to school lunches. We
encourage social interaction and good table manners.
Lunches are supervised by Junior School staff and menus are
pinned up on the Junior School notice board in the porch.
There is always a choice of hot food, salads and a vegetarian
option. Should children be allergic to particular foods,
please let us know. We encourage pupils to eat what they
have chosen, but do not make them eat it all up!
Security
Children enter and leave school through the Junior School
door (Junior 1-3). The door is open from 8.00 - 8.50 and
during breaktimes when the playground is supervised. At
other times, parents and visitors to school are asked to enter
and leave via the main entrance and collect a pass.
At the end of the day
Junior 1 finish school at 3.00 pm, Junior 2 - 6 at 3.15 pm,
except on Friday when Junior 5 & 6 are at games; they finish
at 3.45pm.
Junior School pupils should use both gates, Junior 1 - 3 at
the front, Junior 4 - 6 at the side. The younger classes will
be brought out by their class teachers, the older ones may
come out independently. Please let us know who will be
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sugary
The school is a nut-free zone as we have children with nut
allergies. We would ask you to ensure that snacks do not
contain nuts.

Senior Prep
Novels
Heinemann English 1
Nelson Grammar 4
The Essential Spelling Book 3
Classworks - Nelson Thornes Literacy
During Senior Prep we would expect that all children
would achieve Level D in Reading and Writing, while
many will achieve Level E.
Environmental Studies
Social Studies and Science
Social Studies topics are subject to change, but those
listed below should give some guide. Progressively
through Junior School pupils increase their knowledge
and understanding of the world. They develop skills in
starting, doing, completing and evaluating individual,
and group and class projects and they develop informed
attitudes about the world around them.
Investigations require many skills
Pupils will be asked to:
* think of questions they need answers to
* know where to look for information
* collect artefacts
* find information/answers from a variety of sources e.g.
Library, internet etc.
* present their work effectively and neatly
* then they will be asked to evaluate their work.
If work is to be done at home, clear guidelines will
accompany this.
Junior Four
Literacy World guided reading
Novels
Nelson Spelling Book 2
Key Comprehension Book 2
Nelson Grammar 2
Focus on Literacy Book 3
During Junior 4 we would expect that all remaining
children will achieve Level B Reading and Writing
while some will achieve Level C.
Junior Five
Novels
Nelson Grammar 3
During Junior 5, we would expect that almost all
children will achieve Level C Reading and Writing,
while a few might achieve Level D.
Junior Six
Novels
Key Comprehension 4
Collins Grammar and Punctuation 4
During Junior 6, we would expect that many children
will achieve Level D in Reading and Writing and some
might achieve Level E.
Senior Prep uses TeeJay 5-14 Mathematics. During Senior
Prep we would expect all pupils to achieve Level D and
some Level E.
Language
Core Material for Language development, the
following are currently in use. These may change as we
upgrade our curriculum:
Junior One
Collins Big Cat Reading Scheme
Jolly Phonics 1
Nelson Spelling Workbooks
Junior Two
Nelson Spelling Introductory Book
Jolly Phonics 2
Key Comprehension Starter Book
During Junior 2 we would expect most children to
achieve Level A Reading and Writing.
Junior Three
Novels
Nelson Grammar 1
During Junior 3 we would expect that any remaining
children achieve Level A Reading and Writing while
some will achieve Level B in both.
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Senior Prep
This course is run within the Science Faculty in the
Senior School, building on the prior learning in Junior
School.
Life Skills including: Health, Personal and
Social Education, Religious and Moral
Education, Enterprise Education and
Citizenship
These areas are very closely interlinked so it is useful to
put them together.
Resources: Police Presentation Team
Folens: PSHE & Citizenship in Action
Topics covered:
Junior One
PSHE & Citizenship
Responding to others
Taking Part & Rules
Similarities & Differences
Right & Wrong
Likes and Dislikes
People who help us
Problem Solving
Choices
999
Our School & Influences
Clothes, Meals, Needs
Stranger Danger
R. & M. E.
Christmas, Easter, Stories from the Old/New
Testament.
Prayers
Glasgow Past and Present
World War II The Home Front
Vikings
Geography/Modern Studies:
Mapping Skills
Settlement Study
Restless Earth
Science
Science is taught as a discrete subject in J3-6.
In J1-2 it is integrated into their topic work.
Junior Three
Junior Four
The Human Body. A Material World. Sound & Light
Energies.
Junior Five
Electrical Energy & Electricity. Weather and Plants.
Junior Six
Forces, Space and Life on Earth.
Topics may include
Junior One
Me and My Family
Toys
Weather
Town and Country
At School
Junior Two
When Gran was a girl
Houses and Homes
People who help us
Animals of the World
Junior Three
The Romans in Scotland
Local Study
Caring for others
India - a comparative study
Junior Four
Knights and Castles
Glasgow our city
Conservation study
Sporting Heroes
Junior Five
Wallace and Bruce
Scotland - a comparative study
Children of the World
Weather
Junior Six
Scottish Life during the Industrial
Revolution and Victorian Era
Britain in Europe
Coping with Climate - Rainforest
Castaway on Barralay
Senior Prep
History:
What is History
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Autumn; Winter; Spring; Summer.
Water and other liquids; Electricity and Magnetism.
Junior One
At School
Me and My Family
Town and Country
Toys
Weather
Junior Two
Animals of the World
Houses and Homes
People who help us
When Gran was a girl
Junior Three
Caring for others
India - a comparative study
Local Study
The Romans in Scotland
Junior Four
Conservation study
Glasgow our city
Knights and Castles
Sporting Heroes
Junior Five
Children of the World
Scotland - a comparative study
Wallace and Bruce
Weather
Junior Six
Britain in Europe
Castaway on Barralay
Coping with Climate - Rainforest
Revolution and Victorian Era
Scottish Life during the Industrial
Senior Prep
Geography/Modern Studies:
Mapping Skills
Restless Earth
Settlement Study
History: What is History
Glasgow Past and Present
Vikings
World War ll The Home Front

Modern Languages:
Children receive specialist teaching in modern
languages from Junior 1. Initially this is French
(J1 - J5). In J6 children learn either Spanish or
German. They take this language on into Senior Prep
where they continue with it until Christmas, reverting
to French after this.
The rationale behind this is that pupils will experience
more than one language and indeed, hopefully, have
good experience in two languages in Junior school.
They therefore have a sound knowledge and skills
base and can make better informed choices in Senior
school.
I hope this gives you an outline of what children will
experience as they proceed through Junior School.
Should you have any further questions please do not
hesitate in coming to ask the class teacher. If they
cannot answer your questions, they will put you in
touch with somebody who can.
Jotters
Pupils are issued with appropriate jotters for their age
and stage and a school diary in which they write their
homework. This diary also offers them advice on
school and personal matters.
Specialist Teaching
Physical Education and Games
Games
Some class teachers go to games with their classes. Junior 4
go to games at Balgray within school time. Junior 5 and 6 go
on Fridays by coach to Balgray from 1.45 pm onwards.
Rules & Laws
Local Democracy
How to help
Prejudice & Stereotyping
Vandalism
R. & M.E.
Judaism - Key figures in Judaism and Christianity
Moses - 10 Commandments
Lent
The Disciples/Story of Paul
Stories from the Bible
Junior Six
PSHE & Citizenship
Continues to develop the themes from Junior 5.
Also looking at:
Moving onwards
Puberty
Disability
R. & M.E.
Festivals - Why? All religions
Holy Books
Religion - about behaviour. Rules Decisions
Explore - How the world was made.
Expressive Arts
Include Art, Craft, Design and here we will add
technology.
Drama
Music
Physical Education and Games
Along with ICT
Many of these programmes are integrated with other
areas of the curriculum in a cross-curricular approach.
Themes can be very similar. However all have a clear,
balanced and progressive programme of study.
Junior Two
PSHE & Citizenship
Develops the themes from Junior 1
R. & M. E.
Stories linked to family and home from various
faiths
Inside a church.
The Bible
People who help others in the Bible
Old pets - caring for animals.
Junior Three
PSHE & Citizenship
Communication
Working together & making decisions
Animals
The World
Our School
Rules, Bullying & Respect
Democracy and Rights
Police
R. & M.E.
Hindu religion.
Special people.
Stories from the Bible.
Junior 4-6 use the Health series to support their Health
Education programme.
Junior Four
PSHE & Citizenship
Choices
Develops the themes from Junior 3
R. & M. E.
Islam.
Moses, Stories of the saints
Palestine at the time of Jesus.
Junior Five
PSHE & Citizenship
Continues with many of the themes in J3 & 4 but
also starts to look at:
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Home - School Links
Pupils will learn at their best when there is close liaison
between home and school. We value the interest,
support and suggestions offered by all parents and we are
constantly reviewing our home/school policy.
At the start of each academic year, an introductory
meeting is held for all parents to meet the Head of Junior
School and staff, and to learn something of the following
year’s work and activities. A further informal meeting
rounds off the session. Formal Parents’ Evenings take place
in early March. Should parents be anxious about any
aspect of their child’s education or welfare, the Head of
Junior School is often available on the telephone.
Interviews may be arranged with her at any mutually
convenient time and staff are usually available at the end
of the day, should a problem arise.
We would hope to be able to see parents on the same
day, but hopefully no later than the following day.
Should your concerns remain, the Rector will also be
happy to become involved.
Parents are invited to school to attend concerts, sports
days and matches, services, exhibitions, displays and to
act as volunteer helpers on outings. They are also
warmly welcomed to support their child’s team when
possible. Parents’ advice on planned changes in the
Junior School is often sought.
Parents are kept informed about school activities and
changes to school routine etc through written letters
from the class teacher or head teacher, delivered through
“child” mail. All letters are put into the blue school
pouch that all children put their homework in. Should
you write to the school, please also use this method.
Homework
Homework is done every night. It is an important aspect
PE
Pupils have one or two periods of PE a week.
Music
Pupils have two music lessons a week. From Junior 3 upwards
these are in the music department. Junior 1 and 2 remain
in their classroom. Pupils are encouraged to join the school
choirs and orchestra, which take place after school.
Instrumental Lessons
From Junior 3 pupils may have lessons in piano, violin/viola,
brass, woodwind, guitar, voice and chanter. These take place
during school time. We encourage pupils to play in Assembly,
concerts etc. If a child wishes to learn a musical instrument,
s/he should contact the Director of Music.
Speech and Drama
Pupils may take Speech and Drama lessons as a group
and are encouraged to perform and take part in festivals
and sit exam work. If a child wishes to take speech and
drama classes, s/he should contact the Director of Music.
Art and Design
Junior 6 on a rolling programme. The
allocated varies from year to year.
French
French begins in Junior 1 with two short periods per
week. This builds to two full periods by Junior 3.
All pupils are returned to school by 3.45pm. Those children
who are unable to go to games need to be collected from
Reception at 1.45pm.
Should the fields not be playable, we endeavour to let
parents know at the earliest opportunity. If parents are in
doubt, a message will be left on the answering machine at
Balgray and with the administrative staff at school. Pupils
then remain at school to follow alternative activities and are
dismissed from school at 3.45 pm.
Games Commitment
At the beginning of each term, parents are advised of the
forthcoming fixtures for that term. It is school policy that
all children, if picked for a team, should attend. If there are
special circumstances when appointments on this date are
unavoidable, then a letter should be sent to the class
teacher/PE teacher explaining the circumstances well in
advance of the due date. When teams have been picked, it
is often very frustrating and time consuming to have to add
further substitutes at the last minute.
The kit for matches and games afternoons will be: rugby
shorts, crested polo shirt, rugby socks, training shoes,
tracksuit (optional but very useful if the weather is cool).
Pupils should regularly check their fixture cards issued at the
start of each term, so that late clashes do not occur.
Off Games
If a pupil is off games, s/he should bring a note to school.
For J5/J6, if pupils are unable to take part in Friday games,
they should be picked up from school at 1:45pm.
Swimming
Junior School pupils receive a block of swimming
lessons. Parents will be advised in good time of the
dates. Class teachers go swimming with their pupils.
Pupils should wear a simple one-piece suit (girls) or
swimming trunks (boys). No shorts please.
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From Junior 5, specialist teachers take Junior 5 and
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teachers. The other two classes are grouped equally
according to the criteria set for Junior 1.
Moving through Junior School
Junior 1
In coming into Junior 1 we offer a number of
“expectations” which we hope that all or most of the
children will have achieved, both academically and in
terms of the children’s personal management and
behaviour. Children should be able to:
* Talk confidently with familiar people about
themselves, their experiences, likes and dislikes.
* Be able to follow rules and instructions and respond
to others in appropriate ways.
* Listen to a story and talk about it / answer questions
on it.
* Question what is going on around them and use their
senses to explore.
* Concentrate on a task until completion.
* Be able to dress themselves and change their shoes.
* Participate in music making, singing and dancing; be
able to recite nursery rhymes and sing simple songs.
* Take on various roles in play situations and respond
appropriately to others in role.
* Identify some familiar letter shapes and sounds.
* Recognise and make a good attempt at writing their
name.
* Match, sort and count sets of objects up to 10; be able
to recognise numerals 1 - 10.
* Recognise, identify and name colours and basic
shapes.
* Use pencils, brushes, etc, to draw pictures with shape
and form; describe these pictures.
* Hop, skip, jump from low objects, balance along
beams, climb and negotiate spaces when moving.
Junior 2
Coming into Junior 2 we would hope that children:
* Will have completed the Junior 1 curriculum.
3. Quiet, orderly behaviour.
4. Raising the hand when seeking attention.
5. Every child having the right to be happy at school.
Within the school grounds, these include:
1. Moving around the school in an orderly and quiet
manner.
2. Holding doors open for adults and visitors.
3. Respecting the instructions of monitors.
4. Keeping litter to a minimum.
5. Using the toilets and changing areas in the correct
manner.
6. Setting a good example to younger children.
7. Keeping to those doors, stairs and play areas
allocated to the Junior School.
8. Using appropriate behaviour in the playground.
Selection of Classes
As children move from Junior Start into Junior 1, staff
select children for classes, taking into account age,
gender, personality, knowledge, skills and friendship
groups, to make the classes as equal as possible. These
classes may remain the same (but can for various reasons
change) until Senior Prep. There can also be movement
of individual pupils between classes where teachers and
parents feel this would enhance the learning of pupils.
In Senior Prep two classes become three with the
addition of more pupils. While we are mindful of social
groupings we need to ensure the best progress for all our
pupils. Therefore when making up the classes for Senior
Prep, we put into one class those pupils we consider will
manage with a larger number of teachers. This is because
we have two primary-trained class teachers who teach
mathematics, language and social studies to all the
classes. Therefore one class will be taught by both
of the pupil’s school life. It is a link between home and
school. It shows you how the child is progressing and is
an important part of the learning process as well as being
a good discipline. Homework is an extension of the work
done in class. It may be revision, extension or consolidation.
It should include reading, spelling and maths at all stages.
It might include research work or writing as well.
Your Home Support booklet offers detailed advice on
how to support your child at home and how to help with
homework. Please refer to this.
Student Council
Junior School has a very active school council run by the
Junior 6 House Captains. There are class representatives
for Junior 4 - 6 and monitors canvas the views of their
allotted Junior 1 - 3 class and represent them.
The council meets as required but at least once a month
to talk about the suggestions put into the class suggestion
boxes and to put forward ideas on all aspects of the
school to be discussed by pupils, staff and management.
Their ideas are discussed and valued by the school
community and already some have been implemented.
Discipline
At the beginning of the year, classes make their own
set of ‘rules’ and high standards of behaviour are
expected. Details of this can be found in the
discipline policy which you are welcome to read.
However, we do offer here some general expectations.
Within the classroom, these include:
1. Respect for the person and property of others.
2. Respect for personal and school property.
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Junior 6
Coming into Junior 6 children:
* Can fulfil all the expectations for Junior 5 with
confidence.
* Set an excellent example by following the dress code
to the letter.
* Set an excellent example to younger pupils in terms of
manners and respect for others.
* Can with increasing confidence use the school diary to
plan and organise homework, individual projects
throughout the week. Children can always remember
kit for PE and games and other activities.
* Be well organised and tidy, setting an example to the
rest of the school.
* Set a good example by moving around the school in
an orderly and quiet manner.
Senior Prep
Coming into Senior Prep children:
* Can follow all the expectations for Junior 6 with
confidence.
* Will follow the dress code at all times.
* Have confidence in using the correct manners and
show respect for all staff and peers in the school.
* Can organise their own work and homework, using the
school diary and planners, remembering to hand work
in on time and completed to the best of their ability.
* Be well organised and tidy, remembering the correct
kit etc for all activities, curricular and extra-curricular.
* Be confident when moving around the whole school.
Tracking System
Children are carefully tracked from the start of their education
with us so that should problems occur they can be quickly
identified and a programme put in place to help rectify the
situation. General grading in the Junior School becomes
subject specific in Senior School but the same criteria apply.
Junior 4
* Can fulfil all the expectations for Junior 3 with
confidence.
* Are confident in all areas of dress and will
automatically check they are dressed neatly: shirt clean
and tucked in, buttons done up, tie clean and tied
neatly, clean blazer/pinafore, polished shoes, hair
regulations adhered to, EVERYTHING clearly named.
* Are progressively developing good manners and
respect for others.
* Pack the school bag independently remembering kit
for different days by using the diary.
* Can organise themselves and their work with
increasing confidence.
* Always remember to move around the school quietly
and sensibly.
* Automatically keep themselves, their possessions and
the classroom around them tidy.
Junior 5
* Can follow all the expectations for Junior 4 with
confidence.
* Are confident in all areas of the dress code and will
automatically check to see they follow it. This
includes PE and games kit as well as hair regulations.
* Are well mannered, can always respect others - peers
and adults.
* Always remember to bring in the correct items
required each day by checking the contents of their
school bag with the list in their diary.
* Will ensure that work and personal space is well
organised and look after their own items as well as
those general to class and school.
* Always move around school in an orderly and quiet
manner.
* Are independent in dressing and undressing, including
all clothes they wear at school.
* Respond to instructions straight away.
* Can organise themselves and their belongings.
* Will tidy up after themselves without being told.
* Can line up quietly and quickly without fuss.
* Will put up their hands when they want to speak and
allow others to take turns in speaking too.
* Have good table manners, eat with a knife and fork
and do not leave the table until their meal is
completed.
* Are beginning to think for themselves.
Junior 3
* Can fulfil all Junior 2 expectations with confidence.
* Can now tie their shoe laces, do up their ties and all
shirt buttons.
* Can move about school quietly and sensibly whether
by themselves or in the class.
* Are beginning to respond to the natural conventions
of manners, e.g.
1) holding doors for others, especially adults and visitors
2) looking behind them before letting go of a door
3) walking around adults talking or saying ”excuse me”
4) not eating and talking at the same time
5) moving about the school in an orderly manner
6) showing respect for others especially teaching
assistants, teachers, etc (the list could go on!)
* Can pack their own school bag with their needs for
the following day.
* Can organise their work and always have the correct
items they require (ie sharp pencils, rubber, PE kit,
etc).
* Leave the classroom looking tidy.
* Think for themselves.
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rotate to another one. After-school activities include: sports -
hockey, rugby, and athletics practices, aikido, dancing, choirs
and orchestra.
Library
Pupils are encouraged to use the school library. Younger
pupils have a timetabled period a week with our librarian.
6th Year Preparation for Life
As part of the 6th year Preparation for Life programme, final
year pupils may come and help with Junior School classes,
clubs and activities. They may work with groups or
individuals under the supervision of the staff.
This interaction of young and older pupils is a valuable part
of school life and is enjoyed by young and old as an
important educational experience.
School Trips
Extending the curriculum by taking pupils out of school is
encouraged.
Parents are asked to complete a pro-forma at the beginning
of each session, allowing us to take their children out to
museums, galleries, The Botanic Gardens, etc. You will
always be kept fully informed about the planned visits.
Pupils are well supervised when they leave school and the
highest standards of behaviour are expected.
More extended visits, or those involving bus travel will
involve completion of further parental consent forms.
Junior 6 undertake a week long field trip during the
Summer Term, (usually to an outdoor activities centre)
and Junior 5 go away for a long weekend.
Travel arrangements can vary. Children may walk if the
Reports and Parents’ Evenings
As well as the regular assessments, there are two formal
Parents’ Evenings; the first follows a settling report before the
October holiday and the second at the February mid-term. A
formative report goes home in December and a summative
report in June. Parents have an opportunity to meet and talk
with the teachers about the report if they wish.
Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic testing is a regular feature in Junior School, so
that we can be assured that good progress is being
maintained.
Learning Support
We work closely with the Learning Support Department,
not only for diagnostic testing, but also with any
problems which might occur with pupils. We believe that
early intervention is important.
Should parents have any worries about the progress that is
being made by their children, a meeting with our
Learning Support Department is easily arranged, either
directly with the department or via the class teacher.
Extra Curricular Activities
Pupils in Junior 4 - 6 can choose from a variety of lunchtime
clubs. These vary according to the current expertise of the
staff and are by nature fairly informal. All staff take a club.
These may include football, hockey, short tennis, cross-
country, chess, bridge, aerobics, drama, science & technology,
and computing.
Junior 1 - 3 have an Activities Hour on a Friday afternoon
when they can choose from a variety of activities. Children
choose an activity for a number of weeks and then they
In the assessment jotters that go out five times a year there
are two pieces of work: maths check-up (or similar) and
language assessment (writing, reading or similar). The first
Assessment is a settling assessment and is more detailed
and self-explanatory. Assessment gradings are given for
all-round:
effort
attitude to others
homework
attainment
An effort grade would reflect consistency of application,
personal organisation and commitment to work.
An attitude to others grade would reflect good
personal/social skills, citizenship, manners and reliability
(others being peers and adults).
A homework grade would reflect effort, thoroughness
and work handed in on time.
For each of these three categories the grading code used
will be as follows:
excellent
good
satisfactory
unsatisfactory
For general attainment the coding used will be as follows:
coping well with all aspects of the curriculum
coping well with most aspects of the curriculum
finding some aspects of the curriculum difficult
experiencing significant difficulties in the curriculum
Where children are set, i.e. in Maths, the attainment
level will be relative to the demands placed upon the
children in the set.
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In addition to formal Parents’ Evenings to discuss children’s
progress, the Junior School will also run occasional
Parents’ Seminars. These will address important issues
with regard to the education of all children at the Junior
School. The seminars will offer parents an insight into
the reasons for changes and developments in the
curriculum and wider life of the school. Sometimes they
will be led by the Head of the Junior School and the
teaching staff and at other times visiting speakers will be
invited to make a presentation.

Toys
Valuable toys (Game Boys and the like) should also stay at
home, as we cannot guarantee their safety. We also ask that no
sharp or dangerous objects, or toy or replica guns or knives, are
brought to school. Swapping cards etc is not an ideal game as
this often ends in arguments. I am afraid we do not allow
Pokemon cards or similar in school.
Acting out in the Playground
Pupils will often act out in the playground what they
have watched on television or video. In many cases this
seems to be war, wrestling or similar activities. We
discourage this type of play as it nearly always ends in tears.
There is some evidence, too, that children who watch violent
programmes can copy this kind of violence in real life.
Worries, Concerns, Complaints
Should you have any of these, please contact us and we will
see you as soon as we can. Put a note in your child’s diary.
Speak to your child’s class teacher or indeed phone
school. We will deal with your worries efficiently and
effectively.
Child Protection
“Children have a right to be happy and feel safe in
school”. The school has a comprehensive Child
Protection Policy. Mr (Head of Junior
School) is the Child Protection Co-ordinator for the
Junior School.
Kelvinside Academy is committed to promoting the
welfare and well being of its members of staff and
pupils. In particular, the school is committed to
ensuring young people’s right to care and protection
All uniform items are available only from the School
Shop, located at the rear of the main school building.
Telephone: 0141 339 3595
Lost Property
All items of clothing should be named. There is a lost
property box at the Junior School entrance. There is also a box
near the Janitor’s office. If lost property is named, it will be
returned to the child. If not, it will remain either in the box or
with the Janitor until the owner comes to claim it.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones should only be brought to school if it is
important for the security of your child (i.e. if s/he has to
travel home alone). It should only be brought to school on
the days it is required. A phone must not be switched on
during school time (8.50 am - 3.15 pm).
So that it does not get damaged, it should be placed in a box
provided in each class. A mobile phone is the sole
responsibility of the child; the school cannot be held
responsible for any damage or loss.
Computer Resources Policy
Each Senior pupil signs an annual agreement to follow
guidelines on the use of the school's computer facilities.
Please note that Junior School pupils are always supervised
when using computers.
Money
Only money required for any particular day should be brought
to school. Children do not have access to the Tuckshop or
drinks machines, so if a child does not need money, please do
not send them with any.
venue is close to school. Public transport, school
minibuses or hired coaches may be used as appropriate.
School minibuses and hired coaches all have seat belts.
We regularly up-date our School Trips Policy and ensure
that it follows guidelines on Child Protection, Welfare,
Equal Opportunities and School Travel etc.
Houses
All pupils are put into Houses when they come into school.
They will generally remain in these Houses throughout their
school life. In the Senior School, many activities are done in
Houses. In the Junior School, we are developing this too.
This may well include quizzes, chess, public speaking, music
and art competitions as well as sporting ones. At the
moment, House points are also awarded by the teacher for
good work, or citizenship, as he/she thinks fit. There is a
trophy awarded to the best House at the end of the year.
Uniform/Dress Code
Following the principle “look good, feel good”, uniform
should be worn with pride! Pupils should look neat and
tidy at all times - shirt tails tucked in, socks held up with
garters and shoes (not boots please) clean and polished.
* We ask that all pupils wear the school jumper
with the school colours around the wrist and neck.
* Boys’ and girls’ hair should be off the collar and out of
the eyes. Girls with long hair should tie it back.
* A watch may be worn but no other jewellry.
* Girls with pierced ears may wear one small pair of
studs or sleepers.
Dress regulations are detailed in the Pupil’s Diary.
Parents are asked to ensure that their children conform to
the regulations.
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(Tel. 0141 357 0400)
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exercise for poor behaviour signed by parents.
4. Pupils detained in school during break or lunch with set
work to do.
5. Referral to Head of Junior School for more persistent
poor work or behaviour, who may, if appropriate, get in
touch with parents.
6. Daily report card issued by Head of Junior School with
parent involvement. The card is completed for two
weeks and then reviewed.
7. The Rector will be informed by Head of Junior School
of very serious offences and he will become involved in
the disciplinary process, if appropriate.
Bullying Policy
It is the right of all pupils to be able to enjoy their time
at school and to be able to make the most of all the
opportunities that are available to them. So any form
of bullying which would prevent this is not acceptable.
Bullying may be defined as “a wilful conscious desire to
hurt or threaten or frighten someone else”.
Bullying can take many forms. It may be physical or it
may be verbal. It may be crude or subtle. It may take
the following forms:
* Pushing, pinching, punching, pulling hair;
* Making threats;
* Demanding favours, money;
* Ignoring or excluding someone (“sending to
Coventry”);
* Making fun of someone’s appearance or
behaviour;
* Calling names.
The effects are very different for different children. For
some it is short term and they grow quickly out of it.
Some, however, suffer stress which can make them ill or
depressed.
all pupils, both orally and in writing.
2. A golden book is used and children’s names can be
entered at any time. Awards are made for:
a) Examples of especially good behaviour and
especially good work;
b) A good turn completed quietly and without fuss;
c) Examples of special thoughtfulness;
d) Improved behaviour after a lapse;
e) Improved work through greater effort.
Pupils are awarded stickers by the Head of Junior
School as an outward sign of positive behaviour.
Those whose names appear in the golden book will
be commended at a Friday assembly.
3. Pupils can also receive a distinction from the Rector
for an excellent piece of work. Parents are informed
of this commendation by letter.
4. Assessment folders go home to parents regularly. In
these an effort and attitude mark is given.
5. Extra curricular activities are important:
a) To foster a feeling of identity;
b) To increase contact between pupils and staff and
encourage feelings of mutual respect;
c) To stimulate, motivate and enrich the learning
experience.
6. Staff are asked to ensure that their standards in and around
school match those expected of pupils - punctuality,
language, dress, marking jotters etc are some examples.
Sanctions
The imposition of punishment is not easy. The purpose is
to discourage the child from repeating the behaviour, not
retribution for its own sake and it should be tailored to
suit the needs of the individual child. Punishment should
be fair and the reasons for it understood by the pupil. If
possible, we allow the pupil to become involved in
deciding what would be a suitable punishment as this can
make it most effective. Sanctions might include:
1. Verbal advice, criticism or rebuke.
2. Written comment on poor work.
3. Repetition of poor work or a suitable punishment
from any harm. Our policy on Child Protection
receives the wholehearted support of the Board of
Governors, the Senior Management Team, the staff
and the Kelvinside Academy Association.
All children have the right to be protected. All adults
who have the charge of care of children have a
responsibility to ensure that the children in their care
are not harmed. This applies to teachers generally and
our guidelines have been drawn up in accordance with
the recommendations published by the Scottish
Council of Independent Schools and with advice
received from HM Inspectors of Schools.
The school’s Child Protection Policy is a substantial
document, too detailed for reproduction here. Copies
of it, however, are available on request or for
inspection at reception.
Discipline Policy
In everything the school does, we are concerned to promote
the personal and social development of all our pupils. Our
policy is aimed at addressing the rights and needs of the
individual, also taking into account those of the school
community.
Good behaviour includes self-control, consideration for
others and courteous behaviour towards other children
and adults. Pupils have the right to expect friendliness,
tolerance, respect and encouragement both from their
fellow pupils and from the staff. The school has the right
to expect self-discipline, positive attitudes and loyalty from
pupils. We emphasise the importance of good behaviour,
self-discipline and care for others amongst all pupils.
Positive Measures
1. Teachers are asked constantly to reinforce good work
and behaviour and to commend examples of such to
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Bullies may grow out of their behaviour. Some will
continue to bully because they find it brings them
reward or satisfaction. But bullies can also be victims,
too, and need help to reform.
The aim of this policy is preventative and reforming
rather than judgmental. It has 3 aims:
1. To prevent antisocial behaviour;
2. To reform the attitudes of anyone engaged in the
practice of bullying;
3. To support, reassure and reintegrate any pupil who is
a victim of any form of bullying.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
To the victim:
i. If you are bullied, tell someone. It is not your fault
and there is no disgrace in speaking about it.
Teachers and parents are there to help. Keeping
things secret is the bullies’ biggest weapon against
you. That is why they go to so much trouble to stop
you telling.
ii. Tell the truth about what happened, do not
exaggerate or this may put your evidence in doubt.
Do not “cry wolf”. If something does happen to you
in the future, no one will believe you.
iii. Never try to buy off bullies with money, sweets or
anything else. They will simply come back for more.
iv. Try not to react. Bullies enjoy seeing their victims
upset or angry and there is little fun for them if their
victim can laugh it off or ignore them.
v. Don’t hit bullies or you may be accused of bullying
yourself.
vi. If you are being bullied or even made to feel
uncomfortable in a certain place, do not go there, or
get a friend to go with you.
To the bully:
i. Think how it would feel to be a victim. Many bullies
have found that their victims have “turned the tables
on them” when they are older and bigger.
ii. Patterns of behaviour are difficult to break. If you
continue to act like a thug, you will later suffer from
the law, with grim prospects for your future.
iii. Your reputation can get you into more trouble. If
you are labelled as a school bully, you will begin to
be blamed for things that you had nothing to do
with at all.
iv. Consider that what you do will be remembered for
the rest of your life. Do you want to be remembered
as “the school bully”?
Medical Problems/Procedures
Should your children have any medical problems, please
let us know. We will treat them sensitively. A record is
kept of all known medical problems of pupils. Details are
given to class teachers, playground supervisors, specialist
staff, Head of Junior School and, of course the School Nurse.
Should your child feel ill or get hurt at school, s/he is sent
to the school nurse. If your child is thought to be ill enough
to be sent home, she will let you know immediately. Where
there is some doubt, we will also get in touch for advice.
In order to limit the progress of illness, and to ensure
that children are fit enough to return to school and work
effectively, we would like to offer you the following
guidelines.
Pupils who have a temperature, a heavy cold, eye or ear
infections, an oozing skin rash, a chesty cough, sickness
or diarrhoea should remain at home until symptoms
have been absent for 24 hours.
Pupils who are put on antibiotics should remain at home
for 48 hours to allow the drugs to take effect before
returning to school.
Pupils with an active infestation of head lice should not
come to school until they have received effective treatment.
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However, in accordance with Scottish Executive guideline
we will no longer be sending out “alert” letters to other
parents when a child in the class has head lice.
We would therefore ask you to be extra vigilant and if
you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact
the School Nurse.
If a parent suspects their child has measles the child
should not come to school from the appearance of the rash.
If a child has chickenpox, he/she should not return to
school for 10 days from the onset of the illness.
If it is necessary to send a child to hospital, either the
school nurse, a teaching auxiliary or Head of Junior
School will go with the child and remain with him/her
until a parent arrives.
The Junior School has a number of qualified first-aiders
if the school nurse is not available and their advice can
be sought.
The school nurse will administer any medication that a
child has to take. Please give it to us with written
instructions for use. We will also keep spare inhalers and
the like for asthmatics and pupils who need similar regular
care. These will be out in the first aid room cupboard.
The School has a no smoking policy.
8/09

Jschool parents handbook sep 08

Jschool parents handbook sep 08

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