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THE

ST. MARYLEBONE SCHOOL

YEAR 7 HANDBOOK

2010

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Starting your New School

Page 1

The Year 7 Team

Term Dates

Page 3

The School Day

Page 4

Learning to Learn

Pages 5 – 6

Subjects

Pages 7 – 14

Special Educational Needs

Page 15

Homework and Equipment

Page 16

Lunches, ID Cards and Cashless Catering

Page 17

Rewards / Clubs and Activities

Page 18

Student Voice

Page 19

Trips

Page 20

Worship

Page 21

Behaviour / Code of Conduct

Page 22

Attendance

Page 23

Emergencies and Welfare

Pages 24 – 25

School Address

Page 26

Test Yourself

Page 27

Are you ready?

Page 28

What should I do if?

Page 29

A Page for Your Notes

Page 30

Getting to know you activities

Pages 31 - 32

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STARTING YOUR STARTING YOUR STARTING YOUR STARTING YOUR

NEW SCHOOLNEW SCHOOLNEW SCHOOLNEW SCHOOL

Starting a new school is very exciting but also a l ittle scary for

you and your parents.

This booklet has been designed as an introduction t o St. Marylebone. We hope that it will answer some of you r questions

and ease your worries.

We all look forward to meeting you and wish you eve ry success.

Some of the current Year 7 School Council represent atives: Annie Scobie, Lucille Inglis, India Harrison-Peppe, Roya Bahram, Makeda

Carayol and Millie O’Lionsigh-Bailey.

Don’t forget to check out the school website if you want more information, and to access your holiday homework. www.stmaryleboneschool.com

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YOUR YEAR 7 TEAM

HEADTEACHER: Mrs. PHILLIPS

DEPUTY HEADS: Mr. HUNTER and Mr. JORDAN

HEAD OF YEAR: Mrs. SANDERS

ASSISTANT HEAD OF YEAR: Mr. GRIEB

BARRETT 7 ( B7 )

Form Tutors: Mr Mead & Ms Markes Year 10 Monitors: Karman Law, Jessica Allen-Hyttinen, Nermin Hayek.

DICKENS 7 ( D7 ) Form Tutors: Ms Valdar & Ms Young Year 10 Monitors: Chei Clarke, Sameerah Ahmed, Nora Abdoun.

HARDWICK 7 ( H7 )

Form Tutors: Dr Green & Mr Sanghvi Year 10 Monitors: Caitlin Burrows, Simi Bickersteth, Mary Higgins.

NIGHTINGALE 7 (N7)

Form Tutors: Mr Niklaus & Ms Lyle Year 10 Monitors: Hannah Duffy, Betsy Gater, Yara Al-Tuhafi).

WESLEY 7 (W7)

Form Tutors: Ms Parkes & Mr Thomas Year 10 Monitors: Taniesha Walker, Ruby Reid, Sophie Cornelius.

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Year Group

September 2010 – July 2011

Date of return for Term 1

September 2010

Start time

7 Thursday 9th September 8.30am

8 Monday 13th September 8.30am

9 Monday 13th September 8.30am

10 Monday 13th September* new date 8.30am

11 Friday 10th September * new date 8.30am

12 Thursday 9th September

8.30am

13 Friday 10th September 8.30am

Term 2 to 6. 2010-2011 Start time first

day back

End of term

finish time

Half-term Monday 25th

October –Friday 29th

October 2010

Term 2 Monday 1st

November – Friday 17th

December 2010 8.30am 12.30pm

Christmas

Holidays

Monday 20th

December 2010 – Tuesday 4th

January 2011

Term 3 Wednesday 5th

January – Friday 18th

February 2011 8.30am 3.30pm

Half-term Monday 21st

February – Friday 25th

February 2011

Term 4 Monday 28th

February – Wednesday 6th

April 2011 8.30am 12.30pm

INSET DAY Thursday 7th

April 2011

INSET DAY Friday 8th

April 2011

Easter

Holidays

Easter holiday: Monday 11th

April - Monday 25th

April 2011

(Easter Monday Bank Holiday)

Term 5 Tuesday 26th

April – Friday 27th

May 2011 8.30am 3.30pm

Bank Holiday Monday 2nd

May 2011

Half-term Monday 30th

May (Bank Holiday) – Friday 3rd June 2011

Term 6 Monday 6th

June – Thursday 21stth

July 2011 8.30am 12.30pm

INSET DAY Friday 22nd

July 2011

St Marylebone CE School

Term dates 2010-2011 version 3

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TIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL DAYTIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL DAYTIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL DAYTIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL DAY

8:30 – 8-40 Registration

8:40 – 9:35 Period 1 (Tuesday – Friday)

Assembly & Citizenship (Monday only) 9:35 – 10:30 Period 2

10:30 – 10:50 BREAK 10:50 – 11:45 Period 3

11:45 – 12:40 Period 4

12:40 – 1:30 LUNCH 1:30 – 1:40 Registration

1:40 – 2:35 Period 5

2:35 – 3:30 Period 6

TIMETABLETIMETABLETIMETABLETIMETABLE

In Secondary School you will be studying a variety of subjects; some you may be familiar with, others will be new to you. During the course of a day you will move around the school to specialist teaching areas. You may go to the Science Laboratories, the Theatre, or maybe the Design and Technology workshop. In all the subject areas you will meet specialist subject teachers.

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Learning to Learn and the Personal, Learning to Learn and the Personal, Learning to Learn and the Personal, Learning to Learn and the Personal,

Learning and Thinking SkillsLearning and Thinking SkillsLearning and Thinking SkillsLearning and Thinking Skills

It’s not just what you learn,

work? Why do some people learn languages easily but find numbers harder? Do

respond creatively to pictures or are you more inspired by music and dancing?

How can we control our moods and be positive

In PLTS-in-Performance

issues and more. We’ll study how

Thinking Skills (PLTS). You will become familiar with these six kinds

and thinking:

How do I learn what I learn?

Don’t worry if these don’t all make sense to you straight away; you’ll learn what they

mean in your PLTS-in-

each one is matched to one of the six skills listed above.

If you look in your Planner, you will see pages at the back where you will record your

own examples of how you have used and improved these ski

TeamTeamTeamTeam----workersworkersworkersworkers

Reflective learnersReflective learnersReflective learnersReflective learners

Independent enquirersIndependent enquirersIndependent enquirersIndependent enquirers



It’s not just what you learn, it’s how you learn that matters! How does your brain



How can we control our moods and be positive even in difficult situations?

Performance lessons, you will have a chance to think about all these

issues and more. We’ll study how we develop our Personal, Learning and

(PLTS). You will become familiar with these six kinds


-Performance lessons. Here, you’ll be meeting six characters;

each one is matched to one of the six skills listed above.


own examples of how you have used and improved these skills in school.

workersworkersworkersworkers

Reflective learnersReflective learnersReflective learnersReflective learners

Independent enquirersIndependent enquirersIndependent enquirersIndependent enquirers

Creative thinkersCreative thinkersCreative thinkersCreative thinkers

SelfSelfSelfSelf----managersmanagersmanagersmanagers

Effective participatorsEffective participatorsEffective participatorsEffective participators



it’s how you learn that matters! How does your brain



even in difficult situations?

lessons, you will have a chance to think about all these

Personal, Learning and

(PLTS). You will become familiar with these six kinds of working


lessons. Here, you’ll be meeting six characters;


lls in school.

Creative thinkersCreative thinkersCreative thinkersCreative thinkers

managersmanagersmanagersmanagers

Effective participatorsEffective participatorsEffective participatorsEffective participators

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These pictures give you an idea of the kind of creative learning which you’ll do

with these characters in PLTS-in-

Performance lessons:

Learning Portfolios

You will also soon get a Learning Portfolio. This is a glossy green folder which

you will keep and use through all your time at St. Marylebone. In here you’ll

gather evidence of your learning, goals you’ve reached, achievements you are

proud of. Like a new, empty wardrobe, it’s up to you how you fill it, what you

put in and what you take out.

Most important of all, however, you should create a personalised portfolio which

truly reflects you as a St Marylebone learner.

Finally … make the most of what you learn in PLTS-in-Performance and try to

see the links between what you learn in these lessons and what you do in other

subjects, in school and in life as a whole!

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SUBJECTSSUBJECTSSUBJECTSSUBJECTS

Year 7 will be studying a number of subjects and a brief outline is given

below.

ENGLISH English lessons aim to build your confidence in language through reading, writing, listening and speaking. You are introduced to a wide range of challenging and interesting texts from many periods and backgrounds. Year 7 pupils explore poetry, multi-cultural novels, autobiography, Shakespeare and Greek myths, while Year 8 pupils experience short stories, non-fiction, debating, Shakespeare, a modern novel and a writing project. We also ask you to maintain an individual spelling log of words you find difficult. The English Department organise frequent trips and special events to support your study. Poetry Day for Year 7 occurs in October including workshops, performance poetry and a guest writer. Book Clubs and the Debating Club run each term for all year groups. Trips to the Globe Theatre are part of the Shakespeare units. We really hope you enjoy reading – perhaps you could choose a book from our reading list (which is also on our website) so you can tell us what books you like best in September!

Getting into character in an Animal Studies workshop on Poetry Day Worshipping Hippolyta in the

Greek Myths treasure hunt

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MATHEMATICS In your Mathematics lessons we will show you that Maths isn’t just about sums it’s much, much more. We want to make sure that you are taught to understand and make use of real life information. You will be encouraged to use new ideas, adapt to change, cope with ambiguity, perceive solve unconventional problems. You will learn how essential Mathematics is in lots of your other subjects and careers and that above all makes Mathematics fun and exciting. You will of course have to learn the mathematical skills you started in primary school, but you will use these to take part in lots of activities and problem solving.

SCIENCE The Science Department follows the National Curriculum condensed into 2 years. The course is taught by topic. There are 3 units of Biology, 3 units of Chemistry and 3 units of Physics. These units cover the following areas: Food, Digestion, Respiration, Cells and Reproduction, Environment, Atoms, Elements and Compounds, Simple Reactions, Acids and Alkalis, Electricity, Energy, Forces and Space. Scientific investigations are carried out throughout the course and practical skills will be developed in all units. This is a new course that will make as much use of electronic resources as possible. The students will have access to the course books Thinking Through Science 1 and 2. These books are designed to cultivate thinking skills. The students will be tested at the end of each unit and at the end of the year. ART and DESIGN During Year Seven students will complete three major projects, lasting just over a term each. In the first term students will study colour and composition through a project based on Matisse, This is followed by a project on decorative adornment and masks from different cultures. Students will often be shown work by artists, designers and crafts people, from the past and the present, and from Western and Non-Western cultures. This artwork will help students in their own work. Each student has an Art Workbook in which they collect research, develop ideas, and complete homework.

Students will need some basic equipment for lessons and homework;

• Drawing pencils grades 2B and 3B • A set of coloured pencils • A small set of watercolours • Glue • Students will need to bring an old shirt/apron to each lesson.

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DANCE In your weekly Dance lessons you will learn to improve your ability to perform, create and analyze dance in a variety of ways. You will learn a set warm up that you will do at the beginning of most lessons to improve your performance skills, and you will be introduced to a variety of Dance styles throughout the year and Key Stage. You will also develop your creativity by making up your own dances using a range of starting points. During and at the end of each unit you will be involved in analysing and evaluating your own and other students’ performances, as well as looking at professional dances. You will be assessed in Performance, Choreography and Appreciation. Your homework will be both written and practical. There will be lots of opportunities for you to develop your skills further by participating in exciting extra-curricular activities.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY In Y7 you will design and make working products through practical and theory lessons. You will develop your understanding of designing and making by investigating existing products and finding out about the work of professional designers. Throughout KS3 you will use a wide variety of machinery and hand-tools within the various disciplines offered in this subject; including: Resistant Materials (wood, metals and plastics); Graphics; Textiles; Food and Nutrition; and Electronics.

You are expected to follow the Health and Safety rules of the department to ensure your well being and that of your peers. You will get homework to do every week which enriches the work you will cover in the lesson. You should bring: pencils, black/blue pen, ruler, rubber, coloured pencils, glue stick to all technology lessons.

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DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES Welcome! You are now a member of our school theatre company the… …nomadic theatre company Your imaginative journey starts…NOW! Unit 1 What is Drama and Theatre Studies? You will be introduced to a variety of drama ‘strategies’, ‘mediums’ and ‘elements’ to explore scripts and stimuli to develop technical skills in relation to voice and movement. Unit 2 Performing a Play You will learn how to create a character, develop rapport with others and interact with an audience. Unit 3 Drama in Different times and Cultures You will explore dramatic structure and employ a more sophisticated use of drama forms and genres. Unit 4 Directing Greek Theatre : You will develop in the role of a director, interpreting a 1 minute version of a Classical Greek play. Unit 5 Performing Shakespeare and Theatre Productio n You will experiment with language of a Shakespearean play and be part of a whole Year 7 production. Unit 6 Devising a Play You will develop as playwright and creative collaborator, devising a script that included specific theatrical conventions based on a theme in a newspaper article. Now… …Don’t forget to order your nomadic theatre company ‘hoodie’ for September.

GEOGRAPHY You cover a range of subjects over the year. You start with a study of Settlements, including some revision of map skills, then move on to look at some new topics. These are Tropical Rain Forests, Rivers and Flooding and finally Italy and Kenya. We go out on local fieldtrips that include visiting; Oxford Street to find out whether people think it should be pedestrianised and the tropical greenhouses at Kew Gardens to learn about plants in the rainforests. There are also lots of opportunities for you to express you own talents in Geography in debates, project work, role play and even songwriting about Bangladesh! Geographical topics are always in the news and so it is important that you are aware of and read the newspapers regularly.

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HISTORY In Year 7 we focus on British history from the Romans to the Medieval Period, investigating how government and society changed. It includes topics such as the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the murder of Julius Caesar, the Battle of Hastings, the changing role of the monarchy from William I to Henry VIII, the importance of the church and what life was like in Medieval towns and villages. We come across plenty of blood and gore, from Roman gladiators to the Battle of Agincourt to the seeping sores of the plague victims during the Black Death and the executions of rebels after the Peasants’ Rebellion. We also study the attitudes towards Islamic Civilisations and their contribution to European society, such as medicine and castles. In the Spring term we visit the Tower of London to explore how the use of the castle has changed over the centuries. The skills that we hope students develop alongside their knowledge and understanding of key features of the period, are an awareness of different interpretations of the past, how to question and use evidence and to gain a sense of chronology. We assess these skills this through a range of activities, including discussion, projects, extended writing and performing arts activities. IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN aanndd

CCOOMMMMUUNNIICCAATTIIOONNSS TTEECCHHNNOOLLOOGGYY You will develop and improve your ICT skills, knowledge and understanding, knowing when and how to use ICT to help your work in your other subjects. Learning how to judge the quality and reliability of information and methods for finding suitable information for your purposes, as well as using ICT safely and responsibly. Through the year the projects will become increasingly complex – using skills such as research, graphics word processing, desktop publishing and presentation. You will have one lesson of ICT each week. There will be homework every lesson: either a set task or completing work from the lesson and making sure that it is stuck into your ICT exercise book and annotated to illustrate the understanding of the work you have done. There is a Year 7 computer club after school one day each week as well as animation and other clubs.

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MODERN LANGUAGES Bienvenues à St Marylebone! In Year 7 all of you will learn French this year and you will have 3 lessons a week. In these lessons, you will develop the four key skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in French. You will also participate in role-play tasks, listening activities and have access to a wide variety of reading materials. ICT is used regularly throughout Key Stage 3 and we now have 30 laptop computers which you will use to practise your French during some lessons. You will also have the chance to go on a five-day residential trip to France in the summer term where you will be able to practise everything you have learned over the course of the year. It does not matter whether you have already started learning French at your Primary School or you have never spoken a word of French before, either way we know you will enjoy your Year 7 French lessons here at St. Marylebone!

MUSIC In music lessons you will develop your listening, performing and composing skills. You will discuss and appraise music from different genres and places and will apply this knowledge to your practical work. You will learn to how to rehearse, improvise and will often work in small groups. Using the Apple Macs, you will develop your music ICT skills using some of the leading software available. Year 7 students are encouraged to reach high standards of performance and are given many performance opportunities in lessons. The topics studied will include vocal work, Samba and African Drumming, music notation, the instruments of the orchestra, keyboard work and Gamelan music. The music department has an extensive range of extra-curricular activities including several choirs, orchestras and bands. Students can also take individual instrumental and singing lessons at school. More details are available at the new Year 7 Parents’ evening.

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PHYSICAL E DUCATION In Year 7 you will study a variety of activities including Fitness, Gymnastics, Athletics and a range of Games skills including Netball, Football and Rounders. You will develop skills in each area and learn how to apply them in competitive or performance situations. You will also learn how to evaluate and improve your own work and that of others. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the effects of exercise on your body we will help you understand the importance of engaging in a healthy lifestyle. PE Kit You will be able to purchase your PE kit before the first lesson but you must bring your own trainers. Plimsoles and Converse are not appropriate as they do not provide sufficient protection for the activities you will be taking part in. You must label all kit with your name and form in case you lose it so it can be returned to the rightful owner. We expect you to bring full PE kit to every lesson. If you are sick or injured and unable to take part in the practical activities you will still be involved in the lesson by completing coaching, officiating or evaluation tasks so you must always bring kit and a note or medical note if applicable. Extra-Curricular Activities A wide variety of extra-curricular activities are held at lunch time and after school. All year 7 pupils are welcome at each club regardless of experience and the clubs are free of charge. The extra-curricular programme is an excellent opportunity for you to take part in activities that are not included in Year 7 lessons. Links to sporting clubs have been set up for some activities, so pupils who really enjoy specific sports will be encouraged to join local clubs to continue to develop their skills outside school. We are privileged to have some professional coaches to help us train some of the school sports teams and we have a busy fixtures calendar throughout the year. St Marylebone takes part in all of the Westminster competitions and tournaments including Swimming, Netball, Football, Athletics and Rounders. The Westminster Sports Unit work with us throughout the year which will give you the opportunity to be selected and train for a place in the London Youth Games in a range of sporting activities.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES This course is designed to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of a variety of religious beliefs and practices in multi-cultural, multi-faith Britain. In Year 7 you will learn about how symbols are used in religion, the Life of Jesus as well as how and why different religions celebrate festivals. In RS we ‘learn about religion’ as well as ‘learning from religion’. Learning about religion includes beliefs, practices and ‘Learning from religion’ includes stating opinions, making judgements and evaluating what is right and wrong.

Religious building models in RS

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CITIZENSHIP and PSHE EDUCATIONCitizenship Education at St Marylebone incorporates:

Citizenship and PSHE education aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for effective and democratic participation.informed, active citizens who have the confidence and conviction to work collaboratively, take action, minimize risks and try to make a difference in your communities and the wider world. You will have 1 discreet Citizenship/ PSHE specialist teachers. During these you will be studying units of work covering:

• Democracy & Justice • Rights & Responsibilities • Identities & Diversity• Personal Identities• Healthy Lifestyles • Risk • Relationships • Diversity • Economic Wellbeing & Financial Capability

An exciting part of you Citizenship/PSHE education will be a project called ‘Charity Challenge: the role of voluntary organisations’. You will develop advocacy, fundraising and healthy eating skills by and learning about healthy eating through the creation of a nutrition fair enormous fun and very tasty!

CITIZENSHIP and PSHE EDUCATION Citizenship Education at St Marylebone incorporates:

Citizenship and PSHE education aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for effective and democratic participation. It helps you to become informed, active citizens who have the confidence and conviction to work collaboratively, take action, minimize risks and try to make a difference in your communities and the wider world.

You will have 1 discreet Citizenship/ PSHE education lesson a week delivered by specialist teachers. During these you will be studying units of work covering:

Democracy & Justice Rights & Responsibilities Identities & Diversity Personal Identities Healthy Lifestyles

Economic Wellbeing & Financial Capability

part of you Citizenship/PSHE education will be a project called ‘Charity Challenge: the role of voluntary organisations’. You will develop advocacy, fundraising and healthy eating skills by promoting a chosen charity and learning about healthy eating through the creation of a nutrition fair enormous fun and very tasty!

Citizenship and PSHE education aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills It helps you to become

informed, active citizens who have the confidence and conviction to work collaboratively, take action, minimize risks and try to make a difference in your

education lesson a week delivered by specialist teachers. During these you will be studying units of work covering:

part of you Citizenship/PSHE education will be a project called ‘Charity Challenge: the role of voluntary organisations’. You will develop

promoting a chosen charity and learning about healthy eating through the creation of a nutrition fair –

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SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS DEPARTMENT Students have a special education need if they have a learning difficulty that calls for special educational provision to be made for

them (DfES, 2001). Arrangements for provision of education for student s with special educational needs are achieved through the joint ef forts of all staff, as all teachers are teachers of students with special educ ational needs. The Objectives of the Special education needs Depar tment are as follows:

� To identify, assess and support pupils with special educational needs. � To ensure SEN students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum,

differentiated to meet individual needs. � To liaise with support agencies with the goal of securing the best possible

provision for students. � To develop and maintain a whole-school system of record keeping for

SEN students. � To provide support and professional development for staff working with

SEN students. � To wherever possible support inclusion of SEN students in mainstream

classes. � To develop a whole school commitment to raising attainment for all

students. Jo Winstanley – Special Education Needs Coordinator

We encourage that all subjects are given equal attention and enthusiasm as the aim of the school is to equip each pupil with a n all-round education.

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HOMEWORK DIARIES At the start of each Academic year, you will be issued with a Homework Diary. This diary should be carried by you at all times and should be kept neat and tidy. There will be a prize for the best-kept diary at th e end of the year . Through these diaries, pupils, parents and staff can monitor homework, detentions, rewards and other relevant information. The Homework Diary is very important as it is one of the most direct forms of communication between school and home. HOMEWORK Homework is set by all subjects and it is one of the most important ways of helping your learning: - it aids and develops your management of time - it requires self-discipline - it encourages independent study - it is an opportunity for you to extend your study and research. A homework timetable will be issued to you at the start of the Academic year. Homework should be completed to the best of your ability and handed in on time. It is monitored and included in assessment. We encourage parents to take an interest in, and to monitor the homework: it is a valuable introduction to the Secondary School curriculum.

EQUIPMENT You should make sure that you have the right equipment for each lesson.You must have pens, pencils, a ruler, eraser and pencil sharpener. For Maths &Science you require: 1) Geometry Set (pencil, rubber, sharpener, ruler, compass, protractor) 2) Scientific Calculator- Recommended model- Casio FX85 ES: £7. These can be purchased from the maths department or alternatively bought over the summer from a stationary store. Exercise books and texts books are provided by the school but you may find it useful to buy a notebook for draft work. It is your responsibility to safeguard the books and equipment supplied by the school, if they are lost you will be required to buy replacements. So please look after and value your possessions.

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If you need to apply for free school meals, you need to speak to Dot (see

the picture on the right) in reception and

she will help you.

Pupils are not allowed to leave the school

premises during the school day. This

privilege is reserved for the Sixth Form and

Year 11.

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the picture on the right) in reception and

Pupils are not allowed to leave the school

remises during the school day. This

privilege is reserved for the Sixth Form and

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REWARDS

The school celebrates achievement. This is done in many ways. We have a House Point system and pupils are awarded a point for: - a particularly good piece of work - impressive effort - a particularly good deed The House Points will be recorded in your Homework Diary. You may receive a Merit Badge or Certificate at the end of a term. Individual departments also award certificates for outstanding achievements and letters may be sent home notifying your parents of your achievements. You may also be named as one of Seven’s Stars if teachers notify your Head of Year of excellent work or effort.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Here is a selection of the clubs and activities that have been run at lunchtime or after school this year. Look out for more information about these and other s in September. Gym German Various choirs Drama Dance French Wind Band D & T workshop Tennis Latin String Ensemble Art Football Reading Music Worship Aerobics cc4g African Drumming Maths Running Science Decks Debating Netball Badminton Green Club Writing Fitness Breakfast Bar Cricket Rugby

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STUDENT VOICE

We hope that you are keen to contribute to the life of the school and the wider community and to make sure that your voice is heard. St Marylebone School Council Each tutor group elects a Form and a Vice Captain who represent their tutor group at the School Council for the entire year. The Council includes the Head Girl and House Captains from Yr13 and a representative from each tutor group (the Form or the Vice Captain) and meets every other week. We discuss a wide range of topics from how to improve the student planner or the school environment to policies on behaviour and planning whole school events. Reps also attend events such as the Anti Bullying Week and Westminster’s Children First Event. Many of the Council reps are also required to represent the school when we have visitors, for example this year the reps helped to guide visitors when our new building opened and met the Bishop of London at the blessing of the building. Student Teaching & Learning Group As a result of suggestions and concerns brought to the School Council the Teaching & Learning Group has been established this year. After gathering views on what teaching and learning styles suit different age groups the findings were presented by the students at two training sessions for the teachers. This was extremely successful and the group is planning to meet regularly again next year to further develop the discussion between teachers and students. Student School Travel Plan Group If you are keen to help with a campaign, then maybe this is the group for you! The group aims to increase awareness of our school travel plan and petition politicians, to ensure that travel to the school is safer through interviews, petitions and letter writing.

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TRIPS

Isle of Wight There are two major 5 day residential trips in Year 7. The first takes place in October, to the Isle of Wight. This is a fantastic opportunity for the students to bond and get to know each other better, while at the same time learning key skills in ICT, Environment, and Team Building. We hope that the whole of Year 7 will attend this trip.

Modern Foreign Languages The second Residential occurs in June, where Year 7 travel to Spain for a week!

Go-Karting!

Building sandcastles!

Environmental Studies

Preparing for ‘Nightline’!

Rock Climbing!

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Worship is a form of communicating with your god or goddess. In St. Marylebone we meet together every Monday morning to worship in our Church. It is important that we do this as it brings our multioffer an opportunity to pray, reflect and celebrate together. Pupils take an active part in preparing and performing our assemblies. In addition to this we have a daily ‘Thought for the Day’ on the tannoy, which includes readings and prayers linked to the week’s theme f

WORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIP

Worship is a form of communicating with your god or goddess. In St. Marylebone we meet together every Monday morning to worship in our Church. It is important that we do this as it brings our multi-cultural community together. Our assemblies

tunity to pray, reflect and celebrate together. Pupils take an active part in preparing and performing our assemblies. In addition to this we have a daily ‘Thought for the Day’ on the tannoy, which includes readings and prayers linked to the week’s theme for worship.

Worship is a form of communicating with your god or goddess. In St. Marylebone we meet together every Monday morning to worship in our Church. It is important

cultural community together. Our assemblies tunity to pray, reflect and celebrate together. Pupils take an active

part in preparing and performing our assemblies. In addition to this we have a daily ‘Thought for the Day’ on the tannoy, which includes readings and prayers

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We aim to promote positive behaviour in our pupils by encouraging good behaviour and creating an environment in which it can flourish. The school recognises its responsibility in this respect but also wishes to point out that parents and pupils themselves have an active role to play in ensuring that the school maintains an atmosphere in which learning can take place.We expect our pupils to: - be polite, kin d and considerate to all adults and children- work hard and do their best and aim for excellence- do nothing that will prevent others from working- do nothing that will intimidate others- accept responsibility for their actions and to acce pt reprimandsaccept and follow the school's Code of Conduct.

CODE OF CONDUCTCODE OF CONDUCTCODE OF CONDUCTCODE OF CONDUCT

Every girl is expected to pursue - arriving punctually, correctly dressed and fully eq uipped for all sessionsworking as hard as possible- doing all homework and handing it in on time- catching up on work missed through essential absenc e- showing a total commitment to the subject being stu died- behaving courteously at all time with all members o f our communitydemonstrating initiative to extend learning- positively enhancing the life of the community.

BEHAVIOURBEHAVIOURBEHAVIOURBEHAVIOUR

We aim to promote positive behaviour in our pupils by encouraging good behaviour and creating an environment in which it can flourish. The school

its responsibility in this respect but also wishes to point out that parents and pupils themselves have an active role to play in ensuring that the school maintains an atmosphere in which learning can take place.We expect our pupils to:

d and considerate to all adults and children work hard and do their best and aim for excellence do nothing that will prevent others from working do nothing that will intimidate others accept responsibility for their actions and to acce pt reprimandsaccept and follow the school's Code of Conduct.


Every girl is expected to pursue EXCELLENCE by:

arriving punctually, correctly dressed and fully eq uipped for all sessionsworking as hard as possible

and handing it in on time catching up on work missed through essential absenc e showing a total commitment to the subject being stu died behaving courteously at all time with all members o f our communitydemonstrating initiative to extend learning positively enhancing the life of the community.

We aim to promote positive behaviour in our pupils by encouraging good behaviour and creating an environment in which it can flourish. The school

its responsibility in this respect but also wishes to point out that parents and pupils themselves have an active role to play in ensuring that the school maintains an atmosphere in which learning can take place.

accept responsibility for their actions and to acce pt reprimands gracefully


arriving punctually, correctly dressed and fully eq uipped for all sessions

behaving courteously at all time with all members o f our community

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ATTENDANCEATTENDANCEATTENDANCEATTENDANCE

The school makes good attendance a high priority. P upils need to attend regularly to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them by law. Irregular attendance leads to disadvan tage. We hope that all pupils will maintain attendance of 95% or above. ABSENCE When you return to school after an absence you must bring a note for your Form Tutor, explaining the specific reason for your absence ( in the case of illness we need to know the nature of the illness ) and the dates of the absence. Parents please note: - holidays should not be taken in term time - only the school can authorise an absence - absence notes must be signed by a parent/guardian . - Long term illness (3+ days) requires a note from a medical professional such as a GP or from a hospital LATE ARRIVAL If you arrive late after registration you must sign in the Late Book in the Main Office. Anyone arriving late without a note is required to attend Late Detention which is held on Fridays by the Head of Year.

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EMERGENCIESEMERGENCIESEMERGENCIESEMERGENCIES

It is important, in case of emergencies, that the school is able to contact your parent or guardian. Your Form Tutor will need to have: - a contact name - your home address - your home telephone number - your parents’ / guardians’ daytime contact phone numbers - an emergency daytime number ( a relative or neigh bour ) Any change of address or phone number must be made known to your Form Tutor.

HEALTH AND WELFAREHEALTH AND WELFAREHEALTH AND WELFAREHEALTH AND WELFARE

It is important that we are made aware of any relevant information regarding: - health concerns - social concerns - specific learning needs - phobias - any problems which may affect your progress in school. *If you need to bring medicine into school you must tell your Form Tutor and it should be kept in the Medical Room.

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WHERE TO GO FOR HELPWHERE TO GO FOR HELPWHERE TO GO FOR HELPWHERE TO GO FOR HELP

Changing schools can be a bit daunting. At St Marylebone we try to make sure that the transition is as smooth as possible but there may be times when there is a question you want to ask, something you are not sure of or secondary school suddenly becomes overwhelming. Sometimes there are unexpected events that you cannot prepare for a sudden death in the family; illness; friendship difficulties; feeling intimidated; experiencing violence; difficulties with homework etc. What can you do in any of these situations? TALK TO SOME ONE before the feelings get out of hand. People to talk to:

• Year 10 monitors • Form Tutors • Head of Year 7: Mrs Sanders • Assistant Head of Year 7: Mr Grieb • Sixth Form Mentors • Learning Mentors • The School Nurse • School Counsellors: Ms Munden • Psychotherapists: Mrs. Lale Arkhass • Connexions Worker • Head of Inclusion: Mrs. Ancock • Outside agencies

All of the above can help guide you to the best person for you. Don’t leave it until you are finding it difficult to cope. Parents are welcome to use the system too. No problem is too small or too large to manage with the right help. There is nothing you can bring that we won’t have heard before so don’t suffer in silence. A problem shared is a problem halved!

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We hope that you enjoy your time at St. Marylebone and wish you success and happiness.

ST. MARYLEBONE SCHOOLST. MARYLEBONE SCHOOLST. MARYLEBONE SCHOOLST. MARYLEBONE SCHOOL

64 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET64 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET64 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET64 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET

LONDON W1U 5BALONDON W1U 5BALONDON W1U 5BALONDON W1U 5BA

TEL: 0207 935 4704TEL: 0207 935 4704TEL: 0207 935 4704TEL: 0207 935 4704

FAX: 0207 935 4005FAX: 0207 935 4005FAX: 0207 935 4005FAX: 0207 935 4005

www.stmaryleboneschool.comwww.stmaryleboneschool.comwww.stmaryleboneschool.comwww.stmaryleboneschool.com

HEADTEACHER: MRHEADTEACHER: MRHEADTEACHER: MRHEADTEACHER: MRS. E. PHILLIPSS. E. PHILLIPSS. E. PHILLIPSS. E. PHILLIPS

BRIDGES FOR AFRICA SPONSORED WALK 2008

PLEASE KEEP THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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TEST YOURSELF! Now you have read this Handbook how much can you remember? See if you can answer these questions without peeking at the answers! EASY

1. What are the names of your Form Tutors?__________________________________________________

2. What are the names of your Monitors?________________________________________________

3. What is the name of the Head of Year7?________________________ 4. What is the name of the Assistant Head of Year 7?________________

HARDER

1. What time is registration?____________________________________ 2. Which room will you register in?_______________________________ 3. How long is each lesson?____________________________________ 4. When is break time?________________________________________ 5. When is lunch time?________________________________________ 6. What time does school finish?________________________________ 7. How many subjects will you be studying?________________________ 8. Name 2 clubs you could attend._______________________________

SO HARD YOU WILL GET HOUSEPOINTS FOR GETTING THIS RIGHT: We have 5 HOUSES, they are called BARRETT, DICKENS, HARDWICK, NIGHTINGALE WESLEY. They are named after people associated with St. Marylebone Church and the area. Who are they and how are they linked to St. Maryleb one? Hand in your answers (with your name and form on) on the first day of term and

you could start Year 7 with 4 House Points if you get all four correct.

GOOD LUCK

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Are you ready? FINAL CHECKLIST

Over the summer break there are a few things that y ou should, make sure you have done, or prepared, before you jo in us in September.

Tick the following as you complete them! I have worked out my journey to school: I will travel to school by (car, train, bus, walking): ______________ I know what time I have to get up so that I can be in school before 8:30: I have my morning routine worked out: I have all my uniform and it is all labelled: I know how to tie my tie: I have all the equipment I need for my lessons: I have emergency phone numbers in my bag: I have money for school lunch or I have my packed lunch: I have looked at the school website: I have completed my summer homework: I know the names of 2 adults at St. Marylebone who will help me, they are: _____________________________________________________ I know the names of 3 students at St. Marylebone who will help me, they are: _____________________________________________________ ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

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I arrive late?

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I hurt myself or feel ill?

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Get lost and can’t find my class?

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I leave my lunch or lunch money at home?

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I lose something?

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I have to leave school to go to the dentist

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I need to phone home?

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I miss my bus or train?

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Someone is rude to me or upsets me?

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NOTES and QUESTIONS

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Have a go at the following activities, and don’t forget to bring

this handbook with you on your first day of school.

HOPES AND DREAMSHOPES AND DREAMSHOPES AND DREAMSHOPES AND DREAMS

My hopes and dreams are My hopes and dreams are My hopes and dreams are My hopes and dreams are ........…………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………........………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....................……………………………………………….....................……………………………………………….....................……………………………………………….............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

NAME:NAME:NAME:NAME:

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All About YAll About YAll About YAll About You!ou!ou!ou! My name is: it means……………………………………………………………………………… I have……..brothers and……sisters. I have………pets. They are…………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. I am happy when……………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………….. I am sad when………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………….. I hate…………………………………………………………………………………... My favourite colour is………………………………………………………………… My favourite food is…………………………………………………………………... My favourite sound is………………………………………………………………… My favourite smell is…………………………………………………………………. If I were an animal I would be……………………………..because……………… ………………………………………………………………………………………….. My favourite place is………………………………………………………………… If I were a vegetable I would be………………………………………because…... …………………………………………………………………………………………... If I were a shoe I would be…………………………………………….because…... ………………………………………………………………………………………… If I had a £100 I would……………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………….. If I was Prime Minister for a day I would…………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………..

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