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Welcome to Almond Hill where it is all about 'The Climb'
 

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Please watch our video about ‘The Climb’ - our school ethos.  The Climb is about children striving to be top of the ‘Hill'. ‘The Climb’ helps to build on our expectations for good behaviour and self-ownership. The Climb is about the lessons you learn along the journey and not the end result.

Headteacher's Welcome

Dear Parents and Carers,

I am pleased to welcome you to our school.

Almond Hill is a community school, which opened in 1957. Our school is situated close to Stevenage Old Town in a very pleasant environment. It is a school of approximately 300 children aged 7 –11. 

Our school staff work very closely together to provide a happy, safe, stimulating and healthy environment in which your child will learn, be respected and valued.  High standards of educational achievement are promoted and attained. Effort and hard work are rewarded, achievements are celebrated and individual needs supported.

We aim to provide an excellent education for all pupils, working in partnership with our feeder schools to provide continuity in learning and pastoral care.  We work closely with parents and carers to help them support their child's education.  We 'Aim High' in everything we do to achieve our very best and develop our skills and talents and be proud of our achievements.  We aim to have a 'growth mindset' and learn from mistakes.  We may not be able to do something 'yet', but we will if we keep trying.  We recognise we are all individuals and respect our uniqueness.  We expect to treat others in the way we wish to be treated ourselves, always showing respect and good manners and a high standard of behaviour. 

We are a school who celebrates our successes, but also moves forward by evaluating our work. To achieve our aims, we believe it is essential that a partnership exists between home and school. As a parent you have a vital role to play in all aspects of your child’s education.  We encourage close links with parents to ensure you are well-informed about your child’s progress in both their educational achievements and personal and social development and so you are aware of school policy and practice. We also regularly ask for your views, so we can move forward together.

We want you and your child to feel valued members of our school community, and we look forward to a close association with you and your child. 

Emma Fordham,
Headteacher

Staff

Senior Leadership Team (SLT)  Mrs E. Fordham Head Teacher Miss V. Simmons Deputy Head Teacher Mrs R. Lyons Assistant Head Miss L. Andrews  Assistant Head Mrs K. Bond Assistant Head Mrs D. Cawthorn School Business Manage…

Our Curriculum

'You only have to look inside the children's books and at the beautiful displays around the school to see how much pride each child takes in their writing' Mrs Cleaves, Year 6 Teacher and Writing Subject Leader. The children are taught all subjects in the National Curriculum. Core subjects include: &mdash…

Behaviour

Therapeutic Thinking is the local authority’s preferred approach to supporting positive behaviour management in schools and settings. The Therapeutic Thinking Steps approach forms part of the authority’s behaviour strategy. It has been agreed through the SEND Executive and forms part of Hertfordshire’s Local Offer. …

Pastoral Care

Mrs Burgess Pastoral Lead, Safeguarding Deputy DSL Mrs Barker Pastoral Teaching Assistant   Provisions At Almond Hill we know that when a child is happy and settled they will learn to the best of their ability. However, we know that life has many challenges for child…

Attendance (including absence request forms)

AT ALMOND HILL JUNIOR SCHOOL, WE ASPIRE TO ALL CHILDREN HAVING 100% ATTENDANCE. Under the Education Act, a pupil is required to attend regularly at the school where he/she is a registered pupil. Regular attendance and prompt punctuality supports pupil progress and at Almond Hill we strongly promote this expectation. The school…

The School Day

8.45am On arrival, children should make their way to the classroom doors.  Children should not arrive in the playground before this time as it is not supervised and should not wait at the school gate before coming in to school. The gates are locked at 8.55am. Children arriving after this time must c…

Photos of Our School

 

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