By accepting a place at Hamstel Junior School, parents are agreeing to support their child in the wearing of correct uniform. This creates a calm environment in which children feel organised and prepared to learn. Uniform By accepting a place at Hamstel Junior School, parents are agreeing to support their child in the wearing of correct uniform. This creates a calm environment in which children feel organised and prepared to learn. There are occasional non-uniform days throughout the year, usually linked to fund-raising for specific causes. If children arrive at school without the correct uniform, the school may supply them with it for the duration of the day, and you may be contacted. Our Uniform Winter Black or grey trousers/skirt (to the knee) White polo shirt Maroon cardigan, jumper or sweatshirt Black or grey socks or tights Flat-heeled black shoes or plain black trainers - no sandals Combined skirt/trousers and leggings are not permitted Summer As winter or: Black or grey uniform shorts (to the knee) A pink (or red) and white gingham dress White socks All school uniform is readily available from Crawlers in Hamstel Road and online from Brand Identity Schoolwear at reasonable prices. Craft Activities An apron to protect clothes during craft activities should be provided and kept in school - an old adult shirt worn backwards and the sleeves cut to an appropriate length is perfectly adequate. Please ensure there is a secure button in the top neck position. P.E, Games and Swimming All children are expected to change fully into the correct clothing for P.E., games and swimming. For PE and Games Each pupil will require a pair of plimsolls or trainers, a plain yellow T-shirt and maroon shorts. Yellow T-shirts and maroon shorts are on sale at Crawlers. Outdoor Games in Winter It is advisable to provide either a tracksuit or a jumper. Children may wear jogging/tracksuit bottoms or leggings. Please note, children should not wear tights for PE so may also need a spare pair of socks. For Swimming All children will require a costume, towel and swimming hat in a waterproof bag. Hats are available from the school office at a cost. NOT PERMITTED are: Large trainer boots for PE or games, cycling or Bermuda shorts for either P. E. or swimming. P.E. and swimming are part of the National Curriculum and all children participate in these subjects unless we receive a letter from their parents excusing them. Jewellery and Earrings Bracelets and necklaces should not be worn but children may wear a watch. In the interests of health and safety we ask that children with pierced ears wear small studs and that ALL earrings MUST be removed for PE, games and swimming lessons. Hair Children should not wear large bows or have designs shaved into their hair. In addition, children should not have dyed hair. Please make sure that ALL items of clothing and personal belongings are clearly marked/ labelled with the child’s name. Uniform Policy - February 2024

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Well done to all of the children who have represented the school this year. Representing Hamstel We wish all the children representing Hamstel Junior School this year the very best of luck in all of their events. Lower School Quad Kids Team Cross Country Finalists Debating Team Netball Team Glee Club Netball Team Girls' Football Team Netball Team Girls' Football Team Hockey Teams Year 4 Boys' Football Team Sports Hall Athletics Lower School Team Upper School Team New Age Kurling Team Boccia Team Boys' Football Team Basketball Team Boys' Football Team Cross Country Team HJS Team for Portico Sports Festival Girls' Football Team Table Tennis Team

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If your child has been attending Hamstel Infant School he or she may already know some of our staff. We have links with the Infant School and sometimes the staff meet to discuss common interests e.g. in relation to Special Educational Needs. Transition Transitioning from Infant School to Junior School If your child has been attending Hamstel Infant School he or she may already know some of our staff. We have links with the Infant School and sometimes the staff meet to discuss common interests e.g. in relation to Special Educational Needs. In addition, there are meetings held between year 2 teachers from the infants and year 3 teachers from the Juniors. Children also have the opportunity to visit the school before the summer break to meet their class teacher and spend time in their new classroom. Transitioning from Junior School to Secondary School Secondary School Education The allocation of secondary schools is made during the final year of junior education; a place normally being allocated to each child at their local school. Parents are given information from the Local Authority in how to make an application for a secondary place and, as much as possible, we will support parents in this process. Southend also has selective schools within the city. Secondary School Admissions Click here to read information about the admission criteria, admission process and details of local secondary schools on Southend City Council's website. Key Information Visit the websites of the following schools to find out open day dates and other key information. Belfairs Academy Cecil Jones Academy Chase High School Eastwood Academy (The) The King Edmund School Southchurch High Southend High School for Boys Southend High School for Girls St. Bernard's High School St. Nicholas School St. Thomas More High School Westcliff High School for Boys Westcliff High School for Girls Selective Schools and the 11+ What is the 11+? The 11+ is a series of tests sat by children to gain a place in year 7 at several local schools. The purpose of the 11+ test is to select the children who have the potential to thrive in an environment which provides a highly academic curriculum and a range of challenging pursuits. The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex The 11+ in Southend-On-Sea is administered by CSSE. Please click here to access their website for the latest information and to register your child for the test. CSSE Admission Booklet for 2025 Entrance Secondary School Admissions 2025 - Short Guide SHSG Year 6 Post 11+ Tours & Information Evening Consultations (Admissions) Barling Magna Primary Academy Admissions Consultation 2026

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 3 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

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

View all of our staff that interact with the children. Meet the Staff Senior Team Mrs C. Farrell Headteacher Ms K. Hall Deputy Headteacher Mr T. Goddard Assistant Headteacher for Curriculum Portico Team Mrs C. Woolf CEO of Portico Academy Trust Mr R. Queenborough Director of Teaching & Learning Office Team Ms Martin Office Manager & PA to Headteacher Mrs Etherington Admin Assistant Miss Cadman Attendance Officer Teaching staff and their responsibilities Year 3 Mrs Reeves 3R - Year Group Leader Miss Hendle 3H - MFL Mr Hodges and Ms Webster 3HW Ms Lothian 3L - Maths Miss Phillips 3P - PHSE Year 4 Miss Hall 4H - Year Group Leader Miss Dobson 4D Ms Dimoglou Tohill 4M Miss Bath 4B - PE Miss Davis 4Da - PE Mrs Woolf 5 W - Year Group Leader Mrs Bentley and Mrs King 5BK Mr Lynch 5L - Geography Miss Murphy 5Mu - Music Mr Wallis 5Wa - RE Miss Austin 6A - Design and Technology Miss Duggans 6D - ECT Induction Tutor Miss Eldridge 6E - PE Mrs Smale 6S - Reading Year 5 Year 6 Mrs Dunn 6Du - Year Group Leader Part-time Teaching Staff Mrs Bentley English Mr Hodges Computing Mrs King Emerging Reading Mrs King Miss Markey Mrs Roberts Art Mrs Sims Healthy Schools Mrs Webster History Trainee Teacher Mr Mansfield 3L SEN Teacher Miss Gale SENCo Mrs Gilbert SEN Teacher ICT Mr Gibbard IT Support Library Ms Pitts School Librarian Inclusion Team Miss Williams Child and Family Support Of ficer Miss Hawes Learning Mentor Mrs Hodgkinson School Counsellor/ Play Therapist Learning Support Assistant Mrs Aspel Mrs Billington Mrs Clapham Mrs Gomes Mrs Kipp Mrs Selfe Mrs Huseyin Mrs Koen Miss Sims Mrs Jones Mrs Relph Mrs Skone Ms Downing Mrs Kemble Mrs Saunders Mrs Stanford Ms Naylor Reading Assistant Mrs Arnold Ms Hunter Ms Pitts Ms Bambrook Ms Dhesi Mrs Brown Mrs Sheppard Ms Turner Ms Hudson Daily After School Club Supervisor Mrs Martin Daily After School Club Supervisor Site Staff Mr Matthews Caretaker Mr Hallam Lead Caretaker Midday Assistants Mrs M Martin Lead Midday Assistant Ms Anderson Mrs Brown Ms Hudson Ms Roberts Ms Turner

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Curriculum The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. They are also taught the foundation subjects: History, Geography, Design and Technology (D & T), Physical Education, Computing, French, Art and Design and Music. Religious Education is also taught through the locally agreed syllabus. These subjects are often approached through topic-based, cross curricular learning which encompasses National Curriculum core and foundation subjects in a relevant and meaningful way. Teaching will involve a variety of styles with great emphasis being placed on the high quality of children’s work. If you have any further questions about the curriculum please feel free to contact the school office and somebody will be more than happy to help. Curriculum Overview Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Subjects Art & Design Computing D & T English French Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE RE Science 1/1 The National Curriculum Click here to read more about the national curriculum on www.gov.uk If you have any further questions about the curriculum please feel free to contact the school office and somebody will be more than happy to help.

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 5 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

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Curriculum The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. They are also taught the foundation subjects: History, Geography, Design and Technology (D & T), Physical Education, Computing, French, Art and Design and Music. Religious Education is also taught through the locally agreed syllabus. These subjects are often approached through topic-based, cross curricular learning which encompasses National Curriculum core and foundation subjects in a relevant and meaningful way. Teaching will involve a variety of styles with great emphasis being placed on the high quality of children’s work. If you have any further questions about the curriculum please feel free to contact the school office and somebody will be more than happy to help. Click on the buttons below to access the curriculum for each year group Subjects Art & Design Computing D & T English French Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE RE Science 1/1 The National Curriculum Click here to read more about the national curriculum on www.gov.uk If you have any further questions about the curriculum please feel free to contact the school office and somebody will be more than happy to help.