Opportunities for Support Staff Hamstel is a large and friendly Junior School, which employs a number of support and teaching staff to ensure we give our children the very best. If you'd like to join our fantastic team of support staff, please take a look at the Vacancies area of the Portico website to find out if there are any vacancies currently available at the school. 1/1

Hamstel Junior School is committed to serving its community and surrounding areas. We recognise the multicultural, multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom and understand the crucial role our school plays in promoting our Nation’s values. British Values Hamstel Junior School is committed to serving its community and surrounding areas. We recognise the multicultural, multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom and understand the crucial role our school plays in promoting our Nation’s values. We encourage admissions from all those entitled to education under British law regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status. We are a school for all. This statement outlines the key British values we actively promote. Our Core Values reflect the underlying principles of our British Values The Right to be Safe The Right to Respect The Right to Learn The notion of British Values and the requirement to be explicit about how we teach this body of understanding comes from the 2011 Counter Terrorism Prevent Strategy and is completely in line with the requirements of the SMSC curriculum (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural), which is derived through the expectations of the New National Curriculum that schools will offer a curriculum which promotes the… ‘…spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils…prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life…and makes provision for personal, social, health and economic education.’ British Values lie under five headings. Democracy Individual Liberty Mutual Respect The Rule of Law Tolerance of those with Different Faiths and Beliefs The following is a list of where we aim to cover each aspect within Hamstel Junior School. It is not exclusive or exhaustive and will be regularly reviewed by the School and the Governing Body to ensure that it develops to reflect the needs of the school community. 1. Democracy Children are involved in Democratic processes e.g. voting for school councillors and shared rewards. The school council itself is led by a member of staff and adheres to democratic processes, reporting its actions to the SLT and Governing Body. The Children’s Sports Council operates within democratic principles. Classroom Codes of Conduct are decided through a democratic process. Assemblies at times of National Elections explain the principles and importance of taking part as an adult. Visit to Council’s historic base in Southend; ‘Porters’. 2. Individual Liberty Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in school, such as Year 6 House Captains/Librarians etc Children encouraged to ask questions freely and confident that they will be listened to by the staff and their peers. Stereotypes of gender/race/sexuality are addressed immediately and broken down through discussion. All children are encouraged to become independent both as learners and as socially aware individuals, being encouraged to make appropriate choices and learn from their mistakes. Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to consider and promote the safety of others, knowing that they are in a supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide safeguarding education (including that of e-safety) to ensure children understand how to be safe. Through our lunchtime and extra curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices and use their free time in a productive and enjoyable manner.  Residential trips in Yr5 and 6 encourage independence and responsibility. 3. Mutual Respect Respect is one of the three core values of the school. Staff in school are actively encouraged to see learning as requiring the building of appropriate relationships with children, based on mutual respect, modelled by all staff. They are confident enough to apologise to children and each other, when they have made a mistake. Manners and politeness are expected in all situations throughout the school. Our Play Leaders scheme promotes mutual respect between pupils across different year groups within the school. The school encourages competitive team sport participation, which is used as a tool to develop mutual respect within and beyond the school. Sporting success of nations within Britain and other countries applauded e.g. 6-Nations Rugby and the Olympics. 4. The Rule Of Law School has links with the local police through PC Collard. Children responsible for assisting in the construction of Class Rules and Consequences. We voice the school expectations for behaviour in terms of the law as it applies to all who live in Britain and through our core values We have a clearly structured behaviour policy which all stakeholders understand and follow. We regularly review behaviour incidents in school and share these with key stakeholders. History and assemblies are taught with reference to the importance of certain key events in the construction of British Law, as appropriate to national events e.g. 1000yrs since the Magna Carta Anti-bullying Ambassadors are appointed every year and play a role in spreading the antibullying message 5. Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs Our R.E curriculum provides a broad and balanced education on a range of faiths, religions and cultures relevant to the school community. We have a growing number of E.A.L children and actively use school resources to promote their learning and integration into our school society. Religious festivals, customs and dress are respected within the school. Books in the library reflect the multi-cultural and multi-faith makeup of the community. Inappropriate stereotypes are addressed immediately and broken down through discussion. We teach specific PSHE units of learning We use assemblies to promote an understanding of faiths within Britain and the wider world In assemblies we use hymns that reflect our Christian and National heritage as well as songs from other faiths. Visitors to Assemblies offer respectful insights into different faiths. The use of a school prayer that embraces our core values. 1/1

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Year 4 Spellings Summer 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Summer 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK 1/1

Our fantastic, dedicated staff here at Hamstel Junior School are committed to providing the very best for your child. We recognise that entering a new school for the first time is a very important step in your child's life and this site aims to assist you in this, as well as answer any questions you may have. About Us I am pleased to introduce myself as the Headteacher of Hamstel Junior School, and feel an enormous sense of pride and privilege to familiarise you with our amazing school. I hope you find the website helpful and useful and that it provides you with the information you need. Hamstel Junior School is situated to the East of Central Southend, on a hill above the sandy end of the Thames Estuary. It is very close to the Southend East railway station and on several bus routes, as well as a short walk from the beach! Our fantastic, dedicated staff here at Hamstel Junior School are committed to providing the very best for your child. We recognise that entering a new school for the first time is a very important step in your child's life and this site aims to assist you in this, as well as answer any questions you may have. If you are an existing child, parent or carer at the school, we also hope you find the updated information useful, as well as the links to out latest videos, Facebook and Twitter feeds. We are constantly trying to make communication routes as good as they possibly can be in order to ensure that you feel updated about school life. If you have any queries that cannot be answered through this site, then do not hesitate to come into the school and speak to one of our excellent administration team. They will be more than happy to assist and find you the help you need. It is hard to reflect in a school website the overall feel and ethos of our school so, if you are interested in your child attending our school, please do not hesitate to contact us to have a tour. You will then be able to experience the happy atmosphere that exists and observe the learning going on in and around the school. Yours sincerely Mrs Christine Farrell Headteacher 1/1 Admissions Governance Performance & Results Vacancies Meet The Staff Contact Us Values & Ethos At Hamstel we aim: To welcome each child into a caring community, so that by being valued they learn to value others. To promote in each child confidence to do their best at all times and encourage them to be persistent to meet the challenges that they may encounter in life. To promote in each child an enjoyment for learning and school. To provide a stimulating and varied curriculum so that every child is encouraged to develop her or his understanding and skills to their fullest potential. To promote in all our children an attitude of self-discipline, responsibility and independence so they, as adults, may make a real contribution to their community in a changing world. We hope to give every child….. The opportunity to develop the skills and acquire the understanding which provides a firm foundation for all future learning. An education that is broad and balanced, covering all areas of the National Curriculum as well as important areas of health, safety, personal and social development and religious education An understanding of all communities and the cultural diversity that makes the modern world. The recognition that each child will develop at his or her own rate. A sense of pride and respect for each pupil’s personal identity and fairness for all regardless of gender, race, social background or physical diversity. The challenge, encouragement and understanding necessary to reach his or her full potential. Hamstel Rights We all have the right to... Respect Be Safe Learn Hamstel Habits Courage Determination Excellence Portico Academy Trust - Values & Ethos OUR VISION As primary specialists, Portico Academy Trust firmly believes that all our children, no matter their background, deserve the very best education, every day, every lesson, whatever the context. Through close professional collaboration and sharing best practice, initiatives and expertise, we want every child to experience a breadth of opportunity across the diverse cultural background of our country. We will develop strong leaders and make our schools supportive communities for staff and parents, where mutual respect is paramount. We are passionate in protecting our environment and encourage positive views and actions in the wider world. We believe it is vital that each child acquires the essential key skills they will need to secure the fundamental building blocks of learning. In creating an exciting curriculum, expertly delivered, our children will leave us well prepared for their future lives with a love of learning and with an enthusiastic, independent, inquisitive and risk taking mind-set. OUR VALUES We want the best learning experience for every child, every day. We recognise that learning is the key to every child’s future. We meet challenges head on and find creative solutions. We treat all members of our school community and our environment with respect. OUR AIMS To create a family of outstanding schools with clear purpose, direction and objectives To provide environments where teaching and learning is paramount and children enjoy and are engaged in a rich and relevant curriculum tailored to their individual needs To narrow gaps in attainment with the intention of reducing inequalities To ensure empowerment of all pupils to achieve their full potential To create and foster a culture of high aspiration amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background To strive for excellence in teaching and learning To ensure strong engagement in learning that fosters a lifelong learning ethos To promote excellent progress for all learners. To promote outstanding leadership and governance. To establish a financial foundation to enable the Trust to fulfil its vision To provide continual professional development and promote a well-resourced, high quality environment To become the employer of choice For each academy to be recognised as a centre of learning excellence, disseminating best practice within and beyond the Trust To engage proactively with parents and the community in partnership to support pupil progress, wellbeing and achievement

History History Curriculum Intent Statement: At Hamstel, we aim to create inquisitive historians and foster a love of history across all year groups. We believe that, by teaching history, we empower our pupils to foster a curiosity about the past; develop their own opinions based on a variety of historical sources, and build a deeper understanding of the present by engaging with and questioning the past. Year 3 In Year 3 children will learn: to describe the changes, key events and achievements in a particular period of time to use appropriate language relating to that time period to use an increasing range of common words and phrases relating to the passing of time to describe memories of key events in his/her life using historical vocabulary Year 4 In Year 4 children will learn: to describe a particular time period and the impact it has to place events in chronological order to use appropriate language relating to that time period to use a variety of source to discover about the past, and understand that they can contradict each other to use sources of information to answer questions that go beyond simple observation to communication learning in an organised way with correct terminology Year 5 In Year 5 children will learn: to describe the events, achievements and impact in a particular period of time giving reasons for them to order events on a timeline to present findings and accounts in a variety of ways to compare sources of information available to make comparisons with the present day to understand that the type of information available depends on the time period to evaluate the usefulness of a variety of sources to present findings in different ways to use more than one source to create a historical recount Year 6 In Year 6 children will learn: to describe the events in a particular period of time using evidence to support this to devise valid questions about the time and construct informed responses to use sources to support knowledge of the past to undertake independent research using sources to describe narratives chronologically across a time period to use historical terms to make connections and contrasts 1/2

Each year children in each class vote for one of their peers to represent them on our school council. Congratulations to the elected children for 2022-2023 Eco Warriors Our Eco Warriors have a number of responsibilities. The Eco Warriors: ensure everyone in the school turns off the lights and any unused electrical items when everyone leaves the classroom. use our special litter pickers to collect any rubbish left at the end of the morning break to help keep the playgrounds litter free. ensure the green bins in the classrooms are only used for paper and card The Eco Warriors also design signs to use around the school to remind others about how to save energy and help save the planet. We are also working in partnership with Southend City Council as part of the PlastiCity initiative to minimise the impact of plastics on the environment. Hamstel Junior School Eco Warriors 2025-2026

HAF (The Holiday and Food Programme) is a free and exciting holiday programme for young people aged 5 to 16 who are eligible for free school meals. The programme runs over the Easter (1 week), summer (4 weeks) and Christmas (1 week) school holidays and is funded by the Department of Education. HAF Programme HAF (The Holiday and Food Programme) is a free and exciting holiday programme for young people aged 5 to 16 who are eligible for free school meals. The programme runs over the Easter (1 week), summer (4 weeks) and Christmas (1 week) school holidays and is funded by the Department of Education . Livewell Southend HAF Providers Directory

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Physical Eduction (PE) PE at Hamstel Junior School: At Hamstel Junior School we believe that Physical Education (PE) plays a vital role in the holistic development of our students. Our primary school PE curriculum is designed to promote physical activity, develop essential movement skills, foster teamwork, and instil a lifelong appreciation for a healthy and active lifestyle. Through a balanced and inclusive approach, we aim to nurture the physical, social and emotional well-being of our students. Year 3 In Year 3 children will learn: to balance on one foot to climb onto apparatus to travel in a variety of directions to sprint 70m to run 400m to build stamina over long distance to throw and catch with a partner or group to apply game skills to apply appropriate tactics and strategies to evaluate self and peers to develop enthusiasm for physical activity to achieve their Swimming Award Level 4 at 10m distance Year 4 In Year 4 children will learn: to complete a forward roll and land on the feet to travel with a fluid motion to travel and balance on apparatus to pass and shoot accurately to develop a range of throwing passes to apply games skills and tactics with a partner/group/team to develop interest in participating in sports activities to evaluate self and peers and use to improve performance to achieve their Swimming Award Level 5 and aquatic skills Year 5 In Year 5 children will learn: to perform a sequence of movements to travel in varying ways with a fluid motion to dribble/travel with a ball between cones to strike a ball with a range of bats to throw and catch while moving to play games with skill and precision to apply appropriate tactics and strategies to use previous knowledge and experience of tactics, strategies and composition to develop interest in participating in sport activities and events at a competitive level to identify different levels of performance and use subject specific vocabulary to achieve their Swimming Award Level 6 and Self Rescue Award and 25m distance Year 6 In Year 6 children will learn: to sequence movements on floor and apparatus to perform balances with a partner to control and strike a moving ball/object to pass and move accurately at game pace to strike a ball with a range of bats for accuracy and distance to consider a range of strategies, tactics and routes to success, positioning self and peers according to abilities to analyse, modify and refine skills and techniques and how these are applied to suggest best strategies for best results to apply skills and tactics to competitive events to lead others in sporting activity to participate in outdoor adventurous activity 1/1 1/1

School meals must be booked and paid for online in advance, using ParentPay. Free School Meals Click here to read key information about Free School Meals on Southend Council's website. School Dinners School meals must be booked and paid for online in advance, using Arbor. Dinners cost £2.45. Free School Meals Click here to read key information about Free School Meals on Southend Council's website. Packed Lunches If you wish, your child can eat their own packed lunch at lunch time. Your child should have a drink as part of their packed lunch; however, for safety reasons, we do not allow hot drinks and ask that you do not send glass or other breakable containers in to school. Packed lunches should not contain bars of chocolate or sweets and we do not allow canned or fizzy drinks. We aim to be a 'nut free' school so please make sure that your child's snack or lunch does not include any food containing nuts. Packed lunch boxes should be labelled with your child's name and class. Home Dinner Arrangements If you wish your child to come home for lunch, a form must be completed and signed in advance where possible, stating which days they wish to have a home lunch. The form can be obtained from the school office and a new form must be completed each week. School Dinner Menu - week commencing 6th January 2026