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Introducing Summerhill Infant School 2 Join the Adventure 4Hands on Learning 6Exploring Crea vity 8A Day at Summerhill 10Working with you 12Sense of Community 14Sport 16Fun, Clubs and ac vi es 18Come and take a look around 20Take a look inside

Summerhill Infant SchoolAt Summerhill Infant School the curriculum is rich and interes ng, Pupils show a love and enthusiasm for reading, they have good a tudes to learning and are keen to do their best. They behave well and enjoy a ending school. OFSTED 2017 Summerhill Infant SchoolSummerhill Infant SchoolIntroducing

Summerhill Infant SchoolIntroducing Summerhill Infant School.Educa on in Recep on and KS1 is about kindling a life long love of learning ignited by the children’s curiosity in the world around them and thirst for knowledge. At Summerhill Infant School children are encouraged to develop their confi dence, enquiry methods and resilience which will support their future learning. High aspira ons and strong founda ons are set for each and every child to help them fl ourish crea vely, socially and academically. With experienced teachers and a broad range of subjects and ac vi es, each child is supported to make the most of their individual talent and poten al. A broad and s mula ng curriculum with exci ng indoor and outdoor learning spaces creates a posi ve, inspira onal and engaging learning experience each day. The well-being of our pupils is paramount to learning, especially in shaping independent lifelong learners of the future who feel safe, respected and valued. A strong focus on Literacy, Mathema cs, Science and Compu ng is combined with a dynamic topic-based curriculum of humani es, Art, PE, Dance, Cookery and Forest School. At Summerhill Infant School our commi ed and dedicated Staff work in partnership with Parents/Carers to give our children numerous opportuni es to thrive and discover their unique brilliance. Children will also have opportuni es to a end our a er school enrichment ac vi es which include Fencing, Archery, Arts & Cra s or the Summerhill Breakfast and A er-School Club. Please do come and see what makes Summerhill Infant School special - You and your child are assured of a warm welcome. Mr I De N’Yeurt Head of Summerhill Infant School Summerhill Infant SchoolSummerhill Infant School2

Wherever and whenever they start their journey at Summerhill Infant School they will be welcomed by our friendly school community.We know that the fi rst 7 years are extremely important for op mal development so building these founda ons are important for their future success. Children can join Summerhill Infant School at any stage from Recep on to Year 2 and at any point in the academic year. Recep on (Ages 4-5) Children work towards the Early Learning Goals in our two Recep on Classes, Stephenson and Blackwell. They will con nue to grow in confi dence in early reading and wri ng skills, problem solving and collabora ve play. Year 1 (Ages 5-6) We follow the Na onal Primary Curriculum which provides a wide range of learning opportuni es and a varied framework for learning, building on the Early Learning Goals in Recep on and developing the strong founda ons for future progress in Lovell and Campbell classes. Year 2 (Ages 6-7) In our Year 2 classes, Hall and Muller, we broaden skills and con nue to develop independence in enquiry and learning before the transi on to Year 3. The Na onal Primary Curriculum con nues and children in Year 2 are given more opportuni es to act as role models and ambassadors for the younger pupils and school as the oldest pupils. Join the adventureambassadors for the younger pupils and school as the

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Hands-On Learning

Hands-On LearningChildren use play to explore the world and learn about themselves and others. We tap into their natural curiosity and desire to learn.Children will be taught using s mula ng and exci ng teaching methods and approaches including kinaesthe c (learning through movement), visual and imagina ve play, child-ini ated learning, inves ga ons and experien al learning. Alongside English (reading and wri ng) and Mathema cs (Number and Numerical Pa erns) we introduce children to Geography, History and Science themed topics. Specialist guests visit to share their exper se with the children. All of this combined with ICT, Art, Music, PE and Games, Cookery and Forest School means from day one your child is benefi  ng from an all-round educa on at a young age. Our Inclusion Leader and team, monitor and assess the children to iden fy any addi onal needs and provide extra support as necessary. Light airy classes, experienced and friendly teachers and support staff ensure the children get the a en on they need throughout their  me at Summerhill Infant School. All our teachers are fully qualifi ed with teaching degrees. Our support staff are all First Aid trained and have Administra on of Medicine training. Annual Safe-guarding training is completed by all School Staff .6

Exploring Crea vityMusic, Drama and the Arts are fundamental to the early learning experiences. Our children have enormous fun singing and performing in produc ons throughout the school year at Harvest  me, Na vity, Easter class assemblies and our Summer me Leavers’ Assemblies. The ever-popular cabaret shows and performances by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School give many children their fi rst experiences of performance arts as well as Drama and Dance workshops for all pupils. There are lots of opportuni es for messy fun to be had, learning Arts & Cra techniques, Design Technology, collage and more. Children are inspired by projects outside of school in the local community and further afi eld.

Exploring Crea vityEvery child is an Ar st – Pablo Picasso“Dance helps us to stretch, exercise and sequence movements together to music, there are lots of diff erent ac vi es to do.” - April “I enjoyed our DT project to design a rainforest habitat because this helped our audience understand more about the rainforest and endangered animals.” - Stella8

A Day at Summerhill“It has been a pleasure watching my child fl ourish during their  me at school, they have learnt and experienced so much!” - Parent

A Day at SummerhillThe school day is structured so that lessons are broken up with plenty of break  mes so op mum learning can happen. “All the teachers here are really nice and I like doing hard Maths”- Jack Family life can be about balancing the logis cs of being working Parents and day to day family life so we have access to a Breakfast and A er School Club run by Summerhill Academy. Breakfast Club 7.40Class Registra on 9.00 - 9.10Lessons 9.10 - 10.30Snack 10.30 - 10.45Break 10.45 - 11.00Lessons 11.00 - 12.15Lunch 12.15 - 1.15Lessons 1.15 - 3.15Clubs 3.15 - 4.05A er School Club 3.15 - 5.40A typical day at Summerhill Infant School10

Working with you“Ge ng Summerhill was the best thing that ever happened to our family, we really couldn’t have asked for a more caring and suppor ve school.” - Parent “Ge ng Summerhill was the best thing that ever Working with You We have an ‘open door’ policy at Summerhill Infant School so you can be assured that communica on between school and home is excellentAll Staff are available to talk to at the start and end of the day. You will also be invited to a end special celebra on assemblies, class assemblies, Harvest singalongs, special occasions like Christmas performances, School Fayres and Leavers’ Assembly. We hold regular Parent/Carer mee ngs to share how we teach in diff erent Key Stages Phonics, Reading, Wri ng and Maths at school. There are plenty of opportuni es to share your child’s learning fi rst hand and meet with Teachers to discuss their learning to date.

Working with youWe are extremely proud of maintaining strong, posi ve and produc ve communica on between the School, Pupils and their families. For this Staff use Google Classroom where teachers share learning, achievements and homework ac vi es. Children and Parents/Carers can contribute to class streams/discussions and upload home learning photos.Every child has a Home/School Reading Log where messages about reading and homework can be shared with Parents/Carers. Teachers also use Google Classroom to share ‘wow’ moments during the school day: This could be a great piece of work or a though ul gesture or upcoming special event at school. Parents/Carers and other family members view these moments to feel connected with their child’s learning at school. Working with You12

We have a happy friendly school community where children are ac vely encouraged to be mindful, considerate and respec ul of other children and their Teachers. Children across the school regularly have the opportunity to meet and learn together. This could include sharing learning, a ending House Mee ngs or our Year 2 pupils reading or ac ng as Playground Buddies for younger Year Groups. School Council has representa ves from all our classes to sample opinion and gather viewpoints of the pupil popula on. School Council is an important part of school life. The children elect House Captains from Year 2 to act as ambassadors for the school. Annually children collect over 50,000 House points towards winning the House Cup. Helping others and charity fundraising are valuable learning experiences at Summerhill Infant School. Whether we are raising money through ac vi es for Na onal chari es, collec ng food for local foodbanks or singing to our local elderly communi es, each event helps the children demonstrate a sense of the world around them and how they can posi vely contribute to their local and wider community. A sense of community

Be Inquisi veGrow FriendshipsBe ResilientBe the best you can beBe Kind, Respec ul and have FunPrepare for your futureBe BrilliantOur School ValuesA sense of community14

Sport - Ac ve and Healthy

Sport - Ac ve and HealthyAt Summerhill Infant School we pride ourselves on the range of sports we introduce the children to. Healthy living and being ac ve is an important part of the daily  metable. Each week children par cipate in indoor or outdoor PE and games ac vi es that include Gymnas cs, Dance and ball skills. They can also build and apply their skills in a er school ac vi es like Fencing, Archery, Mul -sports Club and Gymnas cs, many run by professional coaches or compe  ve athletes working with the children. Adop ng a healthy, ac ve lifestyle from an early age not only provides an educa on on its own but also encourages the development of our six School learning behaviours: Listening & A en on Par cipa on & Collabora on Perseverance & Resilience Comple on Organisa on Presenta on16

Fun, Clubs and ac vi esSchool is a hive of ac vity and the Staff work hard to bring the teaching alive with hands on/real life experiences.Every new topic has several encounter events to help children embed new knowledge and skills, whether it is a Victorian Day, Pirate Adventure or Medieval Banquet to name but a few - There are always opportuni es for the children to immerse themselves in the latest termly topic.A er school ac vity clubs not only off er sports opportuni es but STEM, Arts & Cra s, Drama, Compu ng, Gardening as well as homework or family library slots.Our Space Lab Library off ers the chance for the children to explore and borrow a range of books and enjoy them in a lunar rover or dressed in spacesuits. This is  metabled in the week and we off er a weekly lunch me club too.

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Come and take a look around

‘The Headmaster sets aside  me each week for prospec ve Parents/Carers to visit the school.’ A personal visit will give you the opportunity to tour the school with the Headmaster, to visit the classrooms and see the facili es at Summerhill Infant School in ac on. To arrange a tour with the Headmaster please contact the School Team on 01179030243 or email summerhill.i@bristol-schools.uk Come and take a look around20

….Shine with SuccessSummerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road St George Bristol BS5 7LE Tel: 01179030243 Email: summerhill.i@bristol-schools.uk @Summerhill_INFT