Lower IV by Queen's Gate School

A guide to life in Lower IV 2021/22

Dear Parents, It gives me much pleasure to welcome you as Lower IV parents to the academic year 2021/22. We hope that the year ahead will enable us all to have a return to some sort of post-Covid normality. We believe that the close link between School and home is of vital importance in ensuring the progress of your daughter during her time with us. At Queen’s Gate we pride ourselves on developing life-long learners. Of particular importance is learning how to embrace the academic and social challenges with which our girls meet on their school journeys. By fostering determination and resilience we believe that, at Queen’s Gate, we equip your daughter with the skills to enable her to succeed not just at school but also for the rest of her life. This booklet is designed to provide you with as much information as possible so that you have a sound understanding of what goes on during the school day and can support us in providing your daughter with the highest standard of education. General information about our School is followed by details of the curriculum which your daughter will follow during this academic year. Every year has its own challenges and opportunities. By this stage, all of the Lower IV girls will have completed the first year of Senior School, either at Queen’s Gate or elsewhere. We do not introduce any new subjects this year, but we expect your daughter to pursue her existing subjects with increasing rigour and at the same time to refine her study skills to ensure that they become increasingly effective for her. Friendships can at times become more difficult this year and you may also be faced with demands for increased freedom. It is important for you to be sympathetic yet at the same time firm with your daughter, ensuring that boundaries are well established. Do talk to her about any friendship issues, but if possible, allow her to attempt to sort these out for herself. Obviously, we would be pleased to assist should you feel this is necessary. I would particularly advise you to monitor your daughter’s use of technology; she may have been using it much more during Remote Learning, so may need some reminders; only allowing her use of her mobile phone or laptop at specified times or in certain supervised areas of your home, may be helpful to you. Sleep continues to be essential to your daughter’s wellbeing and development and I would ask that you ensure that she gets sufficient sleep – undisturbed by texts, messaging etc from her friends. Each year, we organise Parents’ workshops on topics relevant to your daughter’s age; we would recommend attendance at these as they often provide support and guidance for parents on issues they may be facing. Do encourage your daughter to become fully involved in School activities, showing commitment to those she already attends, or perhaps taking up a new interest. This is particularly important following the self isolation and Remote Learning last year, when it was more challenging to become fully involved. We have a wide range of clubs on offer, before and after School and at lunch-time. Your daughter values your support; I hope therefore that you will be able to attend concerts, plays, matches and other events in which she may be participating. We look forward to seeing you at these. We do hope that your daughter will have a successful and enjoyable year in Lower IV, but please do not hesitate to contact either me, Miss Spencer, the Head of Lower School, Mrs Miah, Head of Lower IV, or the Director of Pastoral Care should you have any queries or concerns. With all best wishes. Mrs R M Kamaryc Principal

Purpose of the booklet This booklet has been written to help you support your daughter during her year in LIV and has two sections: General Information, which explains the School’s routines, organisation and expectations, and Subject Details listed on page 25 which give an introduction to the subjects your daughter will study. For each subject there is a brief outline of the year’s work. Contents - The Principal’s welcome

Life in LIV

How may I contact the School

Who is there to help?

The PTA

Data Protection - GDPR

Our Expectations: The Code of Behaviour

Important Dates for the Year

Tests and Reporting Progress

The School Day

Punctuality

Absence

Attendance

Lunch

Lockers and bags

Mobile Phones

The Dress Code

Extra Music Lessons

Clubs

Challenge and Enrichment

Bonding Trip: Bush Craft

Learning Enhancement

Homework

Homework Diary

Rewards

The Queen’s Gate Award and Principal’s Award

The House System

Positions of Responsibility

Preparing for the Teenage Years

Queen’s Gate School Anti-Bullying Policy

IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

Using School IT systems and devices

Queen’s Gate Online Parent Accounts

Personal, Social, Citizenship and Health Education (PSCHE) 20 Physical Education (PE)

An Introduction to Subjects Studied in LIV

The information contained in this booklet is correct as at 31st July 2021. However, this information does not form part of any contract or agreement with Queen’s Gate School and the School reserves the right to alter the specifications and/or options, if necessary, during the period for which the booklet is in operation.

Life in LIV When we see our children reach a stage in their lives where the world lies glittering before them, inviting them to experience it, understand it, change it, we hope that they will have the confidence to reach out and grasp what lies waiting. At Queen’s Gate, your daughter has the opportunity to pursue such a wide variety of activities that it can be difficult to help her choose those which are best suited to her. Thankfully, in LIV, every avenue is open: GCSE options are still some way off; she has enough spare time in which to try out new and exciting pursuits; her teachers are helping her to explore her talents and navigate new waters. Therefore, this is a unique year, during which I hope your daughter will make some bold choices and discover brave new worlds. As well as the opportunities it brings, LIV presents many challenges for girls and their parents. Your daughter is entering her teenage years; her brain is beginning to grow and develop at a more rapid rate than ever before – ready to assimilate all the knowledge and skills she needs for adult life. She must ensure that she maintains a healthy lifestyle, including at least nine hours’ sleep each night. Puberty brings with it physical changes, emotional highs and lows and a desire to assert more independence. With so much in flux, it might seem as though the old rules and routines need to change also. This is not the case. Firm boundaries, clear expectations, predictable routines will provide your daughter with the security she needs to adapt to the changes with which she is met. At Queen’s Gate, our expectations are reassuringly steadfast: we insist upon immaculate behaviour, politeness and courtesy; the now familiar discipline of lessons and homework remains rigid. As she meets the School’s expectations, your daughter will be rewarded and her success will give her confidence that she can steer a steady course over the waves. As your daughter’s perception of the world acquires new and vibrant hues, she may find that her priorities are adjusted. Friendships may assume a disproportionate importance in her life as she strives to establish her social identity within her peer group. There will inevitably be some ups and downs, so we encourage girls to try to cope with minor setbacks themselves, learning the emotional resilience needed for later life. We discourage social networking online, as its effects on friendships are much more destructive than girls of this age can comprehend. Instead, we hope that they continue to mix widely, meeting new people through shared hobbies and interests. I look forward to helping your daughter to succeed during the LIV year. I hope that she will maintain a healthy body and mind, an intellectual curiosity and a happy, well-adjusted emotional life. Mrs Miah Head of LIV

• The School Counsellors: Mrs Julie Johnson and Ms Araminta Scarfe are in school weekly to offer individual counselling sessions for the girls. These need to be booked in advance via the Head of Section or Director of Pastoral Care.

Please telephone the School Secretary Mrs O’Rourke on 020 7589 3587 or email secretary@queensgate.org.uk.

• MyQG: Your daughter’s timetable and a list of her teachers are available on MyQG, our e-learning platform, and will also be sent to you in September. Additionally, you will find curriculum resources and revision materials on the platform and some teachers set homework tasks via MyQG as well. All parents are strongly encouraged to make use of MyQG. Should you require any assistance logging in to this useful resource, please contact our IT support team at: itsupport@queensgate.org.uk

Our policy is to route all communications through the School Office. Teachers are not able to be in direct email communication with parents because of their teaching and other commitments in a busy school day. The School Secretary can answer general questions or will pass on a message.

Who is there t0 help? • The Form Tutors and Deputy Form Tutors: These teachers will see your daughter at three points in the School day and take care of any day-to-day problems.

The Parent Teacher Association

• The Head of LIV: Mrs Miah is responsible for the year group and can help with any matters concerning your daughter’s academic progress or pastoral wellbeing.

The Queen’s Gate PTA is a working group of volunteer parents set up to provide a support network for parents and to organise Queen’s Gate social and fundraising events throughout the year, such as the Christmas Fair, to raise money for the school and charities. Each Form has one or more representatives on the PTA committee which meets approximately four times a year. PTA representatives also organise information coffee mornings for parents and provide an additional link between parents and the school. We welcome input and involvement from all parents whether for a specific event or as a member of the PTA committee.

• The Head of the Lower School: Miss Spencer oversees Remove LIV and IV. • The Director of Pastoral Care: Ms Charlotte de la Peña can also help with any matters concerning your daughter’s pastoral wellbeing. • The Bursar: Mr Cubitt can help with any enquiries about fees. His direct line is 020 7594 4983

The PTA will contact you soon to ask whether you consent to them using your details for a contact list which will be distributed to you and other parents in your daughter’s Form.

• The School PSCHE Consultant: Mrs Julie Johnson comes into school regularly to teach Personal, Social, Citizenship, Health and Economic Education lessons (PSCHE)

How may I contact the School • Who is there to help? • The PTA

How may I contact the School?

GDPR • Our Expectations: The Code of Behaviour

Data Protection - GDPR

• Classroom furniture and equipment should be treated with respect and should not be moved without staff permission.

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a law that was introduced in the UK (and the EU) in May 2018 to protect people’s data (information). It requires all companies and organisations operating in the UK and EU to have a Privacy Notice to outline the ways in which data is collected and used. At Queen’s Gate, we collect and use data to provide and enhance our pastoral care, to inform our academic tracking and monitoring, to ensure that all policies and risk assessments are informed by accurate data and to ensure that we fulfil our legal duties. You can read the full Privacy Notice on the School’s website here: http://www.queensgate.org.uk/terms

Outside the Classroom • You should walk on the left in corridors and on the stairs and allow others to pass you. You must not create so much noise that it will disturb others. You must take care when examinations take place and obey any ‘Silence’ and ‘No Entry’ notices. • When moving between the school buildings, you need to walk swiftly (without running) and watch out for traffic when crossing roads. • On the pavements you should show courtesy to members of the public; remember that a crowd of young people can be intimidating. You should also refrain from eating and drinking whilst walking near the School.

Our Expectations: The Code of Behaviour

Personal Property • Never open another person’s desk or bag, or interfere with anyone else’s property. If you leave property (coats, bags etc.) unattended, it is at your own risk. • Outdoor clothes should be hung on pegs in the Form Room or kept in lockers. Bags should always be in lockers. • Money and valuables must be locked in your locker or given into the School Secretary’s office for safe-keeping. • No digital device that plays music, connects to the Internet or allows you to make a ’phone call may be used from 8.35am– 4.10pm. Any such device must be switched off during the day and only removed from your locker when you leave the School. If you are found with a digital device around the School, it will be confiscated until 4.10pm and a letter will be sent home to your parents. • If you arrive in School early, you may contact your parents on entering the building to inform them that you have arrived safely. This means that you may use your mobile phone, briefly, on the ground floor as you arrive at School but no girl should be seen using their mobile phone

This Code of Behaviour is printed in each girl’s homework diary. It has been drawn up to ensure the smooth running of our School and to promote consideration for others in the School and in the community.

At Queen’s Gate • We expect high standards of behaviour at all times both in the classroom and outside. • We aim to create a community where consideration and respect are shown to all its members and their property. • Good manners and politeness are expected in all situations. In the Classroom • You should arrive punctually at each lesson with the correct equipment. • When a member of staff or a visitor enters a classroom, you should stand up until he/she has addressed you; you should reply accordingly before sitting down. • You should get on with your work quietly and sensibly in lessons. You should never talk when staff are talking and should put your hand up to ask or answer a question.

(or other personal digital device) in their Form Room or anywhere above the ground floor - even if the School day has not officially started. All such devices must be locked away safely. • You may not bring your own laptop, netbook or iPad into school unless you have permission from a teacher.

You must not • Bring any illegal substance, tobacco, e-cigarettes/vaporisers, or alcohol into School. • Smoke or vape in the School or within 500 meters of the School. The above are matters for suspension or expulsion.

Environment • Help to keep the School tidy; this includes classrooms, corridors, labs and other areas, as well as your Form Room. • Graffiti on furniture, etc. is not permitted and is considered a serious offence. • Eating is not permitted in the corridors or on the stairs and drinks should not be carried around the School. • Always leave the bathrooms as you would like to find them. • Chewing gum is not permitted in School or when representing the School at any event. • Help the School to recycle paper and other materials.

Illness and Accidents If you feel unwell or have an accident, you must tell a member of staff straight away. Normally you will be sent to the School Office where a trained First Aider will take care of you. If you are too ill to remain at School, or if hospital treatment is necessary, then your parents will be contacted and suitable arrangements will be made. Under no circumstances should you leave the School or go home without permission, nor should you contact your parents directly on a mobile phone. If you need to take medicine at school, you should bring a letter from your parents stating when you need to take it. Your medicine must be left in the School Office. The only exception is if you have an Epi-pen or an inhaler for asthma.

Safety GYM: Nobody is allowed on the apparatus unless a member of staff is present. LABORATORIES: Nobody is allowed in the laboratories, DT workshop or ICT Room without supervision. FIRE ALARM: Silence must be observed. Leave the building in a quick and orderly manner, and line up in silence at the appointed place for registration. SECURITY LOCKDOWN: When you hear the tannoy announcement, stay in your classroom. Shut doors, locking them if possible, otherwise, blocking them with a desk. Close windows and pull down blinds. Silence is to be maintained. Lockdown will stop when you hear a further message via the tannoy system.

If you need Paracetamol, the School Secretary will only be able to give you a tablet if your parents have given written permission.

If you see something which is a health and safety risk, you must tell a teacher or a member of the caretaking staff.

Important Dates for The Year

Important Dates for The Year • Tests & Reporting Progress

Term Dates Autumn Term 2021

Spring Term 2022

Summer Term 2022

Term starts End of term

Mon 6th September Fri 10th December

Wed 5th January Fri 1st April

Wed 20th April Fri 8th July

Half term

Mon 18th October Fri 29th October

Mon 14th February Fri 18th February

Mon 30th May Fri 3rd June

Please support the work of the school by respecting the term dates given and make travel arrangements accordingly.

Special Events LIV Parents’ Welcome Tea

Wednesday 8th September 4.00-5.00pm

Harvest Festival (girls only)

Thursday 7th October

Pastoral Days (girls only)

Wednesday 6th October and Thursday 3rd March 2022

Remembrance Service (girls only)

Thursday 11th November 10.45am

Christmas Fair

Saturday 4th December 11.00am

Carol Service (to which parents are invited)

Wednesday 8th December Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Road

Staff Pantomime (performance for parents)

Thursday 9th December

LIV Parents’ Workshop

Thursday 27th January: Body Image and Eating Disorders 6.00-7.30pm

Tests & Reporting Progress Autumn Term

Tests in most subjects during lesson time after Half Term Full reports are sent to you at the end of term

Spring Term

A Parents’ Evening to discuss your daughter’s progress

Summer Term

End of year examinations in each subject Full reports are sent to you at the end of term

Absence

The School Day

In the case of absence, the School Secretary should be telephoned (020 7589 3587) or emailed (secretary@queensgate.org.uk) well before 8.30am. Girls are asked to keep absence to a minimum or they will find it very hard to catch up with work and assignments missed.

Girls must be in school by this time

8.40

Registration

8.45- 9.05

Assembly/ Form period/ House Meetings/ Hymn Practice

9.05-9.40

Lesson 1

9.40-10.15

Lesson 2

Medical appointments should be made outside school hours but, in the event that this is not possible, a note should be given to the Head of Sixth Form. Any other special requests for permission to miss or leave school early should be dealt with in the same way.

Break 10.40-11.15

Lesson 3

11.15-11.50

Lesson 4

11.55-12.30

Lesson 5

12.30-1.00

Lesson 6

Attendance We notice good attendance and punctuality and the names of those with no absences and no ‘lates’ are read out in final assembly.

Lunch 1.00-1.25 Activities 1.25

Clubs or free time

2.05

Registration in Form Room

2.15-2.50

Lesson 7

2.50-3.25

Lesson 8

3.25-4.00

Lesson 9

4.00

Registration in Form Room on non-PE Days

4.10

Girls leave school

In life, as in school, it is important to fulfil commitments and this starts with the basics of being present when expected to be, and on time whenever that is at all possible. Once the girls have established this as a rule in their life, they will find it a matter of principle and pride to adhere to it. It is important for the girls to be in School at the beginning of term as an orderly start sets the tone for the rest of the term and a great deal of vital information is delivered in the first few days. It is also important to be there at the end of term in order to ensure that no lessons are missed, that any prizes can be presented and that whole school activities, which bond the community, can be enjoyed. For all these reasons, we ask that parents do not book holidays that impinge on term time and that any requests for early departure are made in writing, well in advance, to Mrs Kamaryc through her PA, Mrs Evans.

Punctuality Girls must be in School before 8.35am. It would be helpful if you could ensure that your daughter arrives well before then so that she has time to organise herself for the day and to give in homework. If a girl arrives after this time, she must sign the late list. If she is late three times, a detention will be given. If you need to drop your daughter off early, the School is open from 8.00am, with a member of staff on duty at the door from 8.15am.

The School Day • Punctuality • Absence • Attendance

8.35

After 1.25pm girls may relax around the school or attend clubs, some of which are run outdoors. There is also a roof garden designated for LIV girls’ use at break and lunch.

EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS 171 days in school year and 194 days to spend on family time, appointments, visits, and holidays.

171 days in school this year for your education

8 days missed (i.e. a week and three days of school missed)

100%

95%

Lockers and Bags Your daughter will be allocated a locker. She will be issued with a key for her locker and asked to attach it to a named key ring or lanyard. She will need to keep this key safe as we will charge for a new one to be cut if it is lost. We recommend that you make a second copy of her key to keep at home in case she loses hers. She should keep all valuables safe in her locker throughout the school day and when she goes to PE. Your daughter may use any bag for carrying her books but should use one which is not too bulky and fits into her locker.

GOOD

Best chance of Success.

17 days missed (i.e. 3 weeks and 2 days of school missed)

25 days missed (i.e. 5 weeks of school missed)

90%

85%

COULD DO BETTER

Lunch • Lockers & Bags • Mobile Phones

Losing valuable time in lessons and getting behind with homework and revision.

34 days missed (i.e. nearly 7 weeks, or half a term of work missed)

42 days missed (i.e. more than 8 weeks of school missed

80%

75%

Mobile Phones • Girls are required to switch off and lock their mobile phones in their lockers throughout the school day from 8.35am–4.10pm. • Girls may not use their mobile phones during the school day and any messages may only be checked after 4.10pm, and, only then, on the ground floor. If you need to get an urgent message to your daughter before 4.10pm, please ring the School Secretary, who will pass it on. • If girls are seen using their own phone during the school day or if it rings in a lesson, the phone will be confiscated until the end of the day and your daughter will be asked to collect her phone from the Head of Year or Secreatary. A letter will be sent home to you so that you are aware of the problem. If a girl breaks this School rule for a second time, her phone will be retained by the Head of Year and will only be returned, in person, to one of the girl’s parents. • Parents are asked not to text or call their daughters on mobiles during the School day.

NEEDS DISCUSSION

It would be challenging to catch up effectively.

Days off School add up to lost learning

Lunch Morning break is from 10.15–10.40am and lunch is from 1.05-2.05pm. LIV girls may eat their school lunch or their own packed lunch in one of the dining rooms or in their form rooms (packed lunch only). Girls who have school lunch are given a card displaying their name and photograph, which they are required to show the lunch staff. Anyone who does not have a card with them, and who requires lunch, is asked to fill out a slip in the Bursar’s Office before getting lunch. Please notify the Bursar by the end of term if you have selected school lunch and your daughter wishes to change to packed lunch for the following term.

The Dress Code

LAMDA If a girl has signed up for LAMDA

(London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) she will be notified of a time to meet the LAMDA specialist to arrange a suitable slot for her lessons.

Girls may wear: • Skirts or dresses which are no shorter than 8cm above the knee or no longer than midway between calf and ankle; or formal trousers of a plain subdued colour, eg; black navy or dark grey. • Small, plain studs for pierced ears (one in each lobe) • A simple neck chain with a religious symbol.

Music, PE, Drama and lunchtime clubs run throughout the week. There is a programme of sports clubs before School at 7.00am; breakfast is served in School following these activities. Other sports clubs take place after school. There is a wide range of musical opportunities available to girls in LIV which take place before school and during lunchtimes. Any keen singers are most welcome to join a variety of choirs that perform at different services and concerts throughout the year. There are no auditions for these choirs. We have several instrumental ensembles that rehearse weekly. Girls will be invited to join these groups as appropriate. Any girls wishing to put their names forward to perform solos for Open Evenings, recitals or assemblies should see the Director of Music. We also have a song writing lunchtime activity which meets once a week. This is open to any girl who is interested in developing her song writing skills.

Girls may not wear: • Any jewellery in piercings other than the ear lobes • Any other jewellery (Sixth Formers may wear discreet jewellery) • Make-up, including nail varnish (Sixth Formers may wear discreet make-up and nail varnish) • Mini-skirts or floor-length skirts • Torn trousers, shorts or jeans (Sixth Formers may wear neat jeans) • Cropped or low-cut tops which are too revealing • Tops with sequins, large multi-coloured motifs or slogans • Frayed or ripped clothing • Exaggerated fashion shoes e.g. backless sandals, high-heeled or platform shoes which are not only impractical but dangerous in a building with so many stairs. • Tattoos of any description. In addition, noticeably dyed hair is not acceptable and expensive clothes and bags are not suitable for school.

In addition, girls will have the opportunity early in the term to sign up for additional lunchtime clubs and activities. Your daughter will be asked to choose two of the activities offered. The following table should help you if you have a query. All teachers can be reached via the School Secretary

Extra Music Lessons Weekly instrumental and singing music lessons are available for girls who wish to learn for enjoyment or work towards graded examinations. The lesson timetables and posted on the notice board outside the Music Room on the ground floor and girls are expected to make a note and remember the time of each lesson. Girls interested in learning any instrument or singing, may apply via the application form on MyQG, or contact the Director of Music who is always available to help and advise.

Club/Lesson

Teacher in charge

Music clubs & lessons Director of Music

PE clubs

Ms Gover, Director of Sport

Any lunchtime clubs

Mrs Stonehill

LAMDA (Speech and Drama lessons)

Ms Doolan

The Dress Code • Extra Music Lessons • Clubs

Clubs

Challenge & Enrichment • Bonding Trip • Learning Enhancement • Homework

Challenge and Enrichment

Learning Enhancement If your daughter has a specific learning difficulty, please make sure you have informed the School. It is important that we are in receipt of any reports or assessments (even if you do not feel that your daughter currently needs support) so that we are best placed to monitor her performance, and provide support should the need become apparent. This may take the form of extra lessons before, during or after the school day, or an invitation to attend a Homework Club.

The aims of the many challenge and enrichment opportunities at Queen’s Gate are to offer intellectual and cultural enrichment to all girls and to stimulate their interests outside and beyond the curriculum. Challenge and enrichment provision is incorporated into the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular aspects of the School. Each department works to enrich the educational experience of girls in their subjects and to challenge them to excel. This occurs both within and outside of lessons through, for example, extension tasks, wider reading, educational visits, competitions and visiting speakers. This academic provision is enhanced by pastoral and extra-curricular activities such as the QG Challenge, debating, Model United Nations (MUN), the Wider World lecture series, the Duke of Edinburgh award and the Pastoral Days.

If you have any enquiries about this, please telephone or email the School Secretary who will pass on your message to the Head of Learning Enhancement.

Homework Homework is an extension of the study carried out within the classroom. It encourages initiative, organisation and self-discipline. Girls in LIV are expected to spend 30 minutes per subject once weekly, although Mathematics, English and French have two homework sessions weekly. Girls should spend up to a maximum of 1½ hours per night and 2 hours at weekends. The times allocated are, of course, flexible to a degree but, should your daughter find that she has spent an excessive amount of time on one assignment, you can record any problem by writing a brief note in her homework diary and you should ask your daughter to discuss it with her Form Tutor.

Bonding Trip: Bush Craft In the Summer Term, the entire year group heads off to Hatfield Woods in Hertfordshire for one night and two days of ‘bush craft’. The purpose of the trip is to foster good relationships between the girls and to enrich their studies through taking part in learning outside of the classroom. Whilst in the woods, the girls will take part in a number of activities including options such as: shelter building, wilderness cookery, and camouflage and concealment exercises. All of the activities are organised by trained members of staff from The Bushcraft Company who are fully insured and risk assessed (http://www. thebushcraftcompany.com/).

Good, regular homework habits are essential. Homework should be done in a peaceful environment and without the distractions of television, iPods, mobile phones or the Internet. Encouraging your daughter to begin her homework at a set time each evening will enable her to get into a good routine quickly and feel less anxious about missing deadlines.

Homework Diary Your daughter will be given a homework diary which she is expected to take to every lesson and refer to at home. She should use it to note all homework deadlines and test dates as well as the date and time of any extra-curricular lessons she needs to attend. The diary contains pages where she can also record her timetable, teachers’ names, House Points and Order Marks.

The Queen’s Gate Award and Principal’s Award This is a special award which is given to recognise the number of House Points girls have achieved. The awards are presented in assembly by Mrs Kamaryc for the following numbers of points: 100 = Bronze 200 = Silver 300 = Gold 400 = Platinum 500 = Diamond.

Homework is normally set on the day that the lesson is taught, and should be completed that evening and submitted the following morning. Some teachers may allow more than one night for homework to be done and will specify the day it is due. Your daughter should be able to plan her homework for the week and manage her time accordingly. If a girl fails to submit homework without good reason she will be given an Order Mark and parents will be informed by email. An Order Mark is the lowest form of sanction within the School and is mainly used to inform parents that a homework deadline has been missed. A lunchtime detention may be given if there is a further problem with the submission of homework. Parents will be kept informed of any continuing concerns over homework.

The House System Your daughter is a member one of the four Houses: Douglas, Johnston, Spalding or Wyatt, named after former Principals of the School. House Meetings take place on alternate weeks and are run by the Sixth Form House Captains. House competitions take place throughout the year in sports, debating, photography, music and drama.

Parents are asked to monitor and sign the diary. Please make full use of the homework diary as a means of communicating with your daughter’s Form Tutor and subject staff and to check that your daughter is doing the required work.

Rewards

Positions of Responsibility

We recognise academic achievement, effort and progress, and positive contributions to the life of our School community. Our School rewards include: • Merits (1 point) and Commendations (3 points) which count towards House Points • Principal’s Certificate presented in assembly (6 points) • Letters/postcards to parents • Being invited to the Principal’s Lunch which is held once a term (6 Points)

All girls are encouraged to take on positions of responsibility, such as: • Form Captain: appointed by the staff • Form Representative: elected by the girls in the Form • Sports Captain: appointed by the PE staff • Tour Monitor: appointed by the Form Tutor The Form Captain and Form Representative attend School Council and represent the views of the girls in their form. School Council is held twice a term.

Rewards • Awards • House System • Positions of Responsibility

• Prizes: Progress Prizes are awarded each term. Subject Prizes and other special awards are presented at the end of the Summer Term • There are also ‘ad hoc’ rewards of gift vouchers for Sixth Form girls.

Teenage Years • Anti-Bullying Policy • IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

Preparing for the Teenage Years

IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

In LIV, friendships can be turbulent at times and girls can be very sensitive to the comments of their friends, over-reacting to the ups and downs of their day. Please encourage your daughters to put minor setbacks in perspective and deal with them independently without involving parents immediately. In this way you are encouraging more resilience and independence – all part of the process of growing up. Of course, if problems persist, please do contact the Form Tutor or Section Head.

At Queen’s Gate, we aim to ensure that girls have good access to digital technologies to enhance their learning and we take every reasonable precaution, including making use of monitoring and filtering systems, to ensure that girls will be safe when they use the Internet and IT systems. In return, Queen’s Gate expects the girls to agree to be responsible users. All girls are expected to follow this IT Acceptable Use Policy both in school and outside school. We may impose sanctions for the misuse, or attempted misuse, of IT. Remember that the School monitors use of the School’s IT systems, and that the School can view content accessed or sent via its systems. Girls should be aware that school email and internet usage (including through school WiFi) will be monitored for safeguarding, conduct and performance purposes, and both web history and school email accounts may be accessed by the School where necessary for a lawful purpose – including serious conduct or welfare concerns, extremism and the protection of others. Any personal devices used by girls, whether or not such devices are permitted, may be confiscated and examined under such circumstances. All girls must recognise that the School can and will search for evidence of inappropriate use of technology if an allegation is made that a pupil has not followed this Policy.

Queen’s Gate School Anti-Bullying Policy Queen’s Gate School has an Anti-Bullying Policy which you can read in full on the School’s website. Queen’s Gate is a small, friendly and supportive school and, thankfully, incidents of bullying are rare. To maintain this supportive atmosphere we must all work together. The aim of the Anti-Bullying Policy is to ensure that all girls learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment without fear of being bullied. Bullying is anti-social behaviour and affects everyone; it is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Only when all issues of bullying are addressed will girls be able to benefit fully from the opportunities available at school. For this reason, all allegations of bullying or unkindness will be addressed and girls may be questioned about what they have seen or heard. We do not accept banter or bullying is part of growing up. Girls are encouraged to stand up for others and we promote an open door policy so that small incidents are managed before they escalate. We hope that you will support us in this approach.

Parents and pupils are requested to read this document and return a signed copy to show their acceptance of this Policy and their support of the School in this important aspect of the School’s work. Acceptance of this Policy is a condition of access to the School’s Internet and IT systems. A deliberate breach of this Policy by a girl will be dealt with as a disciplinary matter using the School’s usual applicable procedures. In addition, any inappropriate use may result in the School restricting or withdrawing that person’s access to school Internet and IT systems.

If you become aware of a breach of this Policy or you are concerned that a member of the school community is being harassed or harmed online, you should report it to the Director of Pastoral Care. Reports will be treated in confidence wherever possible.

• Not create, access or share content that is illegal, deceptive, inappropriate or likely to offend other members of the school community (for example, content that is obscene, or promotes violence, discrimination, extremism or raises safeguarding issues). • Not enrol other pupils in online chats unless we have their express permission to do so. • Not use another pupil’s personal property, details or passwords to access any website or app. • Not engage in any form of upskirting which is a criminal offence.

CHARTER FOR THE SAFE USE OF THE INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES AT QUEEN’S GATE SCHOOL

All girls must follow this Charter which was produced after discussion between pupils and staff.

Cyberbullying

Treating other users with respect

As pupils we will:

• Recognise that the School’s Code of Behaviour and Anti-Bullying Policy applies equally to online communication. • Recognise that the School cannot guarantee the confidentiality of content created, shared and exchanged via its school systems, and that the School has a duty to report to parents or teachers online conversations which suggest that pupils are at risk, e.g. discussions of self-harming, eating disorders. • Ensure that our online communications, and any content we share online, are respectful of others and composed in a way we would wish to stand by. • Respect the privacy of others and not share photos, videos, contact details, comments or other information about members of the school community, even if the content is not publicly shared. • Treat members of staff and each other online with the same standards of consideration and good manners as we apply in face to face contact. • Pause for reflection before we press the ‘send’ button and read through our message or check an image so that we can consider the effect on the person receiving it. • Look after each other and report any concerns about the misuse of technology, or any other worrying issue, to a member of staff.

IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

As pupils we will:

• Not join networking sites if we are under the minimum age indicated by the provider. For Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Tumblr, Reddit, Snapchat, Ask.fm, Secret and LinkedIn, this is thirteen; for Whatsapp it is sixteen; for YouTube, Kik, Flickr, WeChat, Foursquare and Keek, it is eighteen, although users above thirteen may use these sites with parental permission. Therefore, no girl in Remove is to use any social networking site. • Tell a parent or teacher if we feel threatened or uncomfortable about anything online. • Use the ‘block’ or ‘report’ feature on social networking sites. • Keep names, addresses, passwords, mobile phone numbers and other personal details safe and private online. • Never put something on a social networking site which we would not pin up on the notice board in any classroom (applies to both words and images). • Use appropriate privacy settings when using social networking sites at home (N.B. Access to all social networking sites is prohibited when in school). • Take a screenshot of offending items, which can be used as evidence that bullying has taken place. • Not tick ‘like’ in response to a message or status which might hurt or offend someone. • Not circulate links to unknown or suspicious websites.

• Be aware that anything that has been deleted may be cached in a search engine, company server or internet archive and cause embarrassment years later. • Not use the internet to distribute malicious software, to damage, interfere with, or gain unauthorised access to the computer systems of others, or carry out illegal activities. • Respect and handle with appropriate care any school computer or other school IT property and will use it only in accordance with any training and policies provided. We will report any problems or damage immediately to IT Support (extn 444). • Log off and shut down whenever we finish using a computer, laptop or netbook. • Return laptops and other School devices to the charging cabinets after use and attach the charging cables properly. • Switch off mobile phones and other personal electronic devices during the school day and ensure they are locked away securely. We will not use mobiles between 8.35 am and 4.10 pm. If we arrive in School early, we will not use our mobiles other than to let parents know of our whereabouts. We, therefore, understand that mobiles used in the mornings anywhere other than the ground floor (as we enter the building to inform parents of our safe arrival) will be confiscated. • Understand that personal devices such as laptops and iPads must not be brought into School, unless in Form V–UVI – devices must then be registered with IT Support and used only for School-related purposes. • Understand that the permitted use of mobile phones and other personal electronic devices for Sixth Formers is a privilege accompanied by the expectation of responsible use. Mobile phones and other personal electronic devices must only be used in the Sixth Form area and should never be brought to lessons or private study periods in the Library, Library Annexe or Extension. • Not bring smart watches to School. • Keep computers and mobile devices out of bedrooms and avoid over-use of messaging and social networking.

• Not access or share material that infringes copyright, and not claim the work of others as our own. • When we are allowed to communicate online with members of staff, we will use acceptable language which is appropriately formal. Messages should begin with ‘Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms…’ and end with ‘Best wishes,’ or ‘Many thanks’. • Not attempt to discover or contact the personal email addresses or social media accounts of members of staff.

Safe use of technology and personal electronic equipment

IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

As pupils we will:

• Only access school IT systems using my own username and password, and not share my username or password with anyone else. • Use a unique, complex password, and change it immediately if there are concerns about its security. • Not attempt to bypass the content filters or other security measures installed on the School’s IT systems, and not attempt to access parts of the system that we do not have permission to access. • Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to anyone else’s computer or to confidential information to which we do not have access rights. • Not attempt to install software on, or otherwise alter, school IT systems. • Remember that the School monitors use of its IT systems, and that the School can view content accessed or sent via its systems. • Tell a teacher if we become aware of a data breach; for example, if information has been sent to the wrong person or if someone else has used my account. • Use privacy settings on social networking sites. • Exercise extreme caution in making contact with people we do not know through social networking sites. • Not create, access or share content that we know to be distressing or that encourages harmful behaviour, including material that promotes terrorism and extremist views. We will immediately report any such content, if we come across it.

All girls are expected to follow this Charter for the safe use of the Internet and electronic devices both in school and at home. Copies are given to all girls and their parents and we may impose sanctions for the misuse, or attempted misuse, of the internet, mobile phones and other electronic devices when in school.

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bedroom. Thought should be given to what is visible in the background of the lesson including those who may pass behind the pupil. As soon as she is able to join the meeting, she should check that the microphone/audio on her screen is switched on. The teacher may, however, take control of the audio, in order to control the class discussion. Pupils must have their video on. Girls should ensure that they are dressed appropriately for learning. They should have a neutral background behind them or should choose a virtual background. Staff will also be dressed appropriately and will have a similarly neutral background. Girls should use their full name (or initial and surname) when joining the session. It is strictly prohibited for the girls to record, photograph and/ or share with others, the live streamed sessions, either via the ‘Record’ function on their screens or with any other technology. Should such a recording or photograph come to light, sanctions will be imposed and may include suspension from the virtual lessons. There is a ‘chat’ function on Zoom. Should the teacher wish to use this, girls must address the teacher, and other pupils, briefly but formally. If assigned to a ‘break-out room’ for the purposes of paired or group work, pupils must ensure that their conversation is limited to the topic of the lesson.

Remember that the School monitors use of the School’s IT systems, and that the School can view content accessed or sent via its systems. Girls should be aware that school email and internet usage (including through school WiFi) will be monitored for safeguarding, conduct and performance purposes, and both web history and school email accounts may be accessed by the School where necessary for a lawful purpose – including serious conduct or welfare concerns, extremism and the protection of others. Any personal devices used by girls, whether or not such devices are permitted, may be confiscated and examined under such circumstances All girls must recognise that the School can and will search for evidence of inappropriate use of technology if an allegation is made that a pupil has broken the terms of this Charter.

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Zoom Protocols

Using School IT systems and devices

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https://queensgate.zoom.us/ In order to safeguard pupils and staff, it is important that pupils understand and observe the following protocols: A recording of each live session will be made by the School and stored in the School’s Zoom Cloud account. This cannot be distributed due to data protection regulations and will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Notice. Live-streamed sessions must not be recorded, photographed or distributed by anyone else, in any way. • Girls should be prepared five minutes before the Zoom session, in a family room that can be accessed by an adult - rather than a

Over the coming years, girls will be making extensive use of IT for their studies. They may be asked to word-process essays and make notes; use spreadsheets for graph work in Maths, Science, Geography and History; use graphics programs in Art and DT; create tables to help with revision and use the Internet for research in all subjects. All girls must follow this policy:

Logging in and signing out • Ensure that you know your user ID and password - see IT Support if you have

IT Acceptable Use Policy for Pupils

• Not use any device to record, take a photograph or make a video within the school day or on school premises, without the express permission of a member of staff. • Not use a classroom computer without permission from a member of staff.

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forgotten. Make sure you change your password once you have logged in with the default password, and change your password regularly. Use a complex password with upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters. Do not give your password to anyone else - this is against the School’s Code of Practice and could result in loss of access to the computer system. When using a laptop, always ‘Shut down’, this will log you off and shut down the laptop. When using a desk-top computer always ‘Sign out’, this ensures that your work is safe.

• You should not print to the IT Room unless you are working in there, as it disrupts lessons. • Always create a footer with your name and form so that your work does not get lost. • Do not print directly from web pages, as it is more efficient to save the work and print it from a Word document. • Think - ‘do I really need to print in colour?’ • Do not waste paper.

Shared Work This is an area that you can access - many teachers put resources in this area. This is a ‘Read-only’ area for girls: you must save the document to your own area before you can make changes to it.

Using School IT systems and devices

Press the ‘Ctrl Alt Delete’ buttons simultaneously to access these options.

Office 365 You have a school Office 365 account which can be accessed from any internet-enabled device sign in at: www.office.com Username: initialsurname@qgmail.org.uk Password: use your usual school network password

Saving Work You are all allocated an area on the Server to save work. This area is called ‘Documents (P:)’ also referred to as the P drive. You must save work here otherwise you will not be able to access it from other computers. You need to be especially careful that you do not save work ‘locally’, that is, on the hard drive of the computer or laptop you are using. You will not be able to access this work from other computers. See IT Support if you think you may have done this.

You have an Office 365 email account for school use, which is restricted to internal Queen’s Gate emails and MyQG emails for pupils in Remove-UV. Remember that your school email account should be used for school-related communication only.

Housekeeping Set up a folder for each of your subjects. In this way, you can save work into these folders and keep your work organised. Ask for help if you are not sure about folders. Regularly check through your folders and delete out of date or unwanted files.

Remember to use formal language when writing emails; beginning with “Dear ...” and ending with “Kind regards” or “Best wishes” and your formal name. As a courtesy, remember to check your teachers’ preferred form of communication at the beginning of the academic year.

Printing There are many printers in the school - all have a name and location so you should take care that you use the one best suited for the purpose. • Always choose ‘File’, then ‘Print’ and choose a printer; Do not click on the print icon. • If the document does not print, Do not print again - check the printer as there may be an error message on it; if so, refer to IT Support.

Documents can be saved in OneDrive, and accessed from any device with internet access. Documents should also be backed up on the School network drive (the ‘P drive’). Documents can be transferred or shared using OneDrive or a school email account. Memory sticks and personal email addresses must not be used.

If you become aware of a suspected data breach (for example, if information has been sent to the wrong person, someone else has used your account, information has been inadvertently lost, destroyed or disclosed or a lap-top or USB stick has been lost or stolen, you must immediately notify a member of staff.

Remember that file sharing may only be used for appropriate document-sharing purposes in connection with School-related activities. Your Office 365 account also includes access to online versions of Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. These are particularly useful when using a device which does not have Microsoft Office installed.

Appropriate use of School accounts and breaches of this Policy The provision of school email accounts, WiFi and internet access is for official school business, administration and education. Girls must keep their personal, family and social lives separate from their school IT use. Remember that the School monitors and can access web history and email use.

MyQG MyQG is the School’s online learning platform. Many teachers set homework tasks on MyQG and the website contains an excellent range of resources for each subject, in addition to a wealth of school information. To log in, go to: https://myqg.fireflycloud.net Click on: ‘Pupil and Staff login’

Any inappropriate use of the School’s IT facilities or a deliberate breach of this Policy will result in a sanction being issued in accordance with the School’s behaviour policy. This may include the restriction or withdrawal of access to School IT facilities.

Username: initialsurname@qgmail.org.uk Password: use your usual school network password You can also access your Office 365 account and the School’s VDI system using the icons on your MyQG dashboard (homepage).

If you become aware of a breach of this Policy or you are concerned that a member of the School community is being harassed or harmed online, you should report it to the Director of Pastoral Care. Reports will be treated in confidence wherever possible.

VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) You can log in to the School network from any internet-enabled device; for example, you may need to access documents saved in your ‘P drive’ folder or on Shared Work when you are outside school. To log in, go to: https://desktop.queensgate.org.uk Username: initialsurname Password: use your usual school network password

There are regular e-safety briefings and reminders about these rules. Data Protection All personal data on the School’s IT facilities is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2016 (as applicable), the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the School’s Privacy Notice at; http://www.queensgate.org.uk/terms

Data security Remember to keep your School accounts secure. Your password should be changed regularly and devices/accounts must be locked and passwordprotected when unattended.

IT Support If you are unsure about anything regarding IT, please see IT Support. You can also email; itsupport@queensgate.org.uk or phone 444 from a school phone to report an issue when in school.

School accounts should only be used outside School on a password-protected device and where there is access to a secure WiFi network. Any confidential school documents should be accessed through Office 365 using the online browser, and not downloaded onto a personal device or local hard drive.

Queen’s Gate Online Parent Accounts

Personal, Social, Citizenship, Health and Economic Education (PSCHE)

MyQG (Firefly) MyQG can be accessed using the following web link: https://myqg.fireflycloud.net

This programme is part of the school’s commitment to strong pastoral care and is delivered in a variety of ways: • All LIV girls have a weekly PSCHE lesson and a Form period in which PSCHE topics include: • Personal identity • British values • The School’s aims and ethos • Our specialist Educational Health Consultant, Mrs Julie Johnson, presents PSCHE sessions during the year on specific topics related to health and wellbeing. • In LIV, the following topics are covered: • Mindfulness • Bereavement Loss and Change • Growing up and Parents • Growing up and your Body

Your MyQG parent account can be used to access a wealth of information, including the School Calendar, School reports, trip letters and permission forms, information about clubs, your daughter’s timetable, any homework tasks set on MyQG and your daughter’s attendance and behaviour (rewards and sanctions) data. Once logged in to MyQG, you will need to select ‘Your Child’, or ‘Your Children’ should you have more than one daughter at Queen’s Gate, in order to display your daughter’s profile. MyQG can also be accessed using the ‘Firefly for Parents’ app. iSAMS Parent Portal The iSAMS Parent Portal can be accessed using the following web link: https://parents.queensgate.org.uk

Pastoral Days There are two Pastoral Days each year in the Autumn and Spring Terms. Girls have individual interviews with their Form Tutors and attend sessions exploring topics within the PSCHE curriculum, as well as extracurricular activities.

Online Parent Accounts

You will need a separate iSAMS Parent Portal account to access this website. The iSAMS Parent Portal displays your daughter’s reports, assessment cards and information relating to GCSE and A Level public examinations (such as timetables and results).

Parent Workshop In the Spring Term all LIV parents are invited to a Parent Workshop on the topic of ‘Body Image and Eating Disorders’, run by Julie Johnson.

You are also able to update your contact details using the iSAMS Parent Portal.

Relationships and Sex Education Sex Education is delivered through Biology lessons in Remove and revisited on the GCSE Biology course. Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) has now become a legal obligation for schools, for all pupils receiving secondary education, subject to a limited parental right to withdraw pupils from the Sex Education components up to three terms before the child turns 16. These lessons provide an understanding that a supportive, caring environment is essential for the development of stable, healthy relationships and that individuals are in charge

Website links to parent accounts Both MyQG and the iSAMS Parent Portal can be accessed using the ‘Portals’ link on the main School website homepage: http://www.queensgate.org.uk/ IT Support Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our IT Support team at itsupport@queensgate.org.uk

of and responsible for their own bodies. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from any, or all parts, of the school’s programme of Sex Education. In this case, parents should write to the Principal, stating their objections. Parents will not, however, be able to withdraw their child from any aspect of Relationships Education or Health Education.

PSCHE

Context We recognise that the prime responsibility for bringing up children rests with parents. Parents are key figures in helping their children cope with the emotional and physical aspects of growing up and in preparing them for the challenges and responsibilities which sexual maturity brings. The teaching offered by schools should be seen as complementary and supportive to the role of parents

Physical Education (PE)

the opportunity to try out for team selection through trials at our weekly clubs. If a girl is not initially selected then we encourage her to continue with the club and to work with us so that she can make her way up to team level.

Physical Education at Queen’s Gate plays an important role in ensuring that all girls understand the necessity of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. It is our aim that the girls will improve their existing levels of skill, knowledge and understanding in a wide range of activities. They will learn the fundamental skills in a variety of different sports, also developing life skills such as co-operation, fair play, communication, problem solving and leadership skills. We hope that girls will develop an enjoyment of excercise that they can take forward into adult life.

If a girl is chosen for a school team she is expected to attend all club sessions.

PE Trips • Team Building activity trip - Liquid Leisure • Queen’s Club • Wimbledon • Biathlon training trip to Spain • Netball and hockey tour to South Africa

The approach that we encourage from the girls is one of hard work, self-discipline and fun. We work with them to get the balance right and aim to provide them with good role models. We strive for excellence in all areas of the PE curriculum and believe that every individual should have the opportunity to develop their skills to the highest level possible.

PE Kit All kit can be purchased through Schoolblazer Please visit the website to order your daughter’s PE kit: www.schoolblazer.com Correct Autumn and Spring PE kit • Navy QG polo-shirt • Navy QG skort or QG shorts • Navy QG leggings (must be worn under skort, shorts or tracksuit bottoms and not on their own) • Navy QG tracksuit trousers (must be plain, no stripes or advertising) • Navy QG ¼ zip top • Navy ankle socks • Knee high navy socks for hockey only • Supportive running trainers/shoes, such as Adidas – Stan Smith shoes (fashion trainers are not acceptable – the trainer need to be predominantly navy/black with a simple gold or white logo; see link on MyQG to the Nike ID option) • Shin pads • Mouth guard (OPRO) • Navy QG wet weather jacket • Navy blue swimsuit (plain) • Swim hat • Swimming goggles • House T-shirt

Physical Education

Facilities Girls are off site for their activities to give them the opportunity to focus on the necessary skills and to have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, which will challenge all aspects of their physical and mental development. We are fortunate to have access to some of London’s best facilities for all areas of the curriculum. When Tuesday: Battersea Park (Chelsea Bridge Gate and Rosary Gate) 2.00pm-4.30pm Netball/ Hockey/Cross Country (Autumn/Spring Term) Rounders/Tennis/Athletics (Summer Term) Friday: Imperial College, Kensington Leisure Centre or Battersea Sports Centre 1.45pm-4.00pm Gymnastics/Fitness/Dance/Swimming (Autumn/Spring Term) Cricket/Tennis/Athletics (Summer Term in Hyde Park)

Correct Summer PE kit • White QG polo-shirt • Navy QG netball skort or shorts • Navy QG ¼ zip top

Teams Girls are expected to make a full commitment to school teams if selected. Each girl is given

• Navy/black ankle socks • QG sun hat/navy hat • Supportive running trainers/shoes, such as Adidas – Stan Smith shoes (fashion trainers are not acceptable – the trainer need to be predominantly navy/black with a simple gold or white logo; see link on MyQG to the Nike ID option)

org.uk) of any reason why their daughter may be unable to participate fully in a PE lesson that day. In these circumstances, the girls are still expected to attend the lesson in their PE kit and help out where appropriate. This allows the girls the opportunity to continue with their understanding of key concepts without having to participate practically.

You may also wear • Navy or black gloves • Navy or black long sleeve T-shirt underneath a polo-shirt • Navy or black woollen hat

It is also expected that medical appointments are not made during Physical Education lessons. Absence is detrimental to the continued progress of any girl. We appreciate, however, that there will sometimes be extenuating circumstances; if this is the case, please notify us in writing as soon as possible about any absence.

You may not wear/bring • Any jewellery (including watches) • Earrings • Scarves • Any other coloured clothing • Mobile phones • iPods or any digital device • Money for vending machines

Collection after lessons We request that parents collect their daughters from School at 4.30pm on Tuesdays and 4.10pm on Fridays after their timetabled lessons. Double Parking We ask that you do not park outside the School if you have not managed to find a parking space. We have three large coaches to park outside School to enable the girls to disembark safely. If you are in a position that is obstructing the safe return of the coaches, we will have to ask you to move.

We also ask that all girls tie their hair back when in PE kit. All PE kit must be labelled and collected at the end of each lesson/club. To maintain a safe environment and encourage all girls to look smart, we issue Order Marks to those who persistently wear incorrect PE kit. Girls will be given a warning (Kit Mark) the first time and, thereafter, will receive an Order Mark and a lunchtime detention. If a girl receives more than three warnings in a term, parents will be notified.

Physical Education

If you have any queries please contact the PE Department by emailing; pe@queensgate.org.uk

School outfitters: Mouth guards can be fitted by OPRO on the school premises. OPRO will be visiting Queen’s Gate in the Autumn Term. Information and a link to their online order form will be sent to you to enable you to purchase a mouth guard from OPRO.

PE Departmental Policy on Participation Parents are expected to notify the PE department by 8.30am (via PE@queensgate.

Extra-Curricular Activities Monday Toning and Conditioning/Indoor Running Kick boxing (all year)

7.00am-8.00am 1.05pm-1.45pm

Swimming (all year)

4.00pm-6.00pm

Athletics (Summer Term)

4.00pm-6.00pm

Gymnastics (Autumn and Spring Term)

4.30pm-5.30pm

Fencing Academy (all year - invitational)

5.30pm-8.00pm

Tuesday

Physical Education Extra-Curricular Activities

Cross Country breakfast at school (all year)

7.00am-8.00am

Biathlon Training breakfast at school (Autumn and Spring Term) 7.00am-8.00am Karate (all year)

1.05pm-1.45pm

Netball/Hockey (Autumn and Spring Term)

3.30pm-5.00pm

Cricket/Tennis (Summer Term)

3.30pm-5.00pm

Wednesday Netball/Hockey Club breakfast at school (Autumn and Spring Term - invitational)

7.00am-8.00am

Fencing breakfast at school (all year)

7.00am-8.00am

Indoor Rock Climbing breakfast at school (Autumn and Spring Term)

7.00am-8.00am

Dance Club (all year)

4.15pm-5.15pm

Tennis Academy (Autumn and Summer Term - invitational)

5.00pm-7.00pm

Thursday Toning and Conditioning/Indoor Running

7.00am-8.00am

Swimming breakfast at school (all year - invitational)

6.30am-8.00am

Fencing (all year)

1.05pm-1.45pm

Senior Netball/Hockey (Autumn and Spring Term) 4.00pm-6.00pm Senior Cricket/Tennis (Summer Term)

4.00pm-6.00pm

Fencing Academy (all year - invitational)

4.30pm-8.00pm

Rowing (IV-UVI)

4.00pm-6.45pm

Friday Junior Fitness Club (all year)

7.00am-8.00am

Fitness Club

1.05pm-1.45pm

Art

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Design & Technology

Drama

English

French

Geography

History

Latin

Mathematics

Music

Physics

Religious Studies

Subject Details Lower IV

Subject details Lower IV

An Introduction to the Subjects Studied in Lower IV

ART

BIOLOGY

Art in this year develops those skills first taught in Remove.

During this year the girls will study key human Biology topics, photosynthesis and adaptations in plants as well as micro-organisms and disease. They will also develop their practical skills through a range of experiments. They will have topic tests throughout the year and examinations in the Autumn and Summer Terms.

Autumn Term In this term girls work collaboratively with a partner to create a 3D construction inspired by the work of Patrick Hughes. Studying the work of Stephen Wiltshire and Patrick Hughes, girls will learn about architecture and perspective. They will learn about the technique of both these artists and how to construct heir own 3D scene. A range of drawings will be made and these will help girls to plan the 3D development of their work.

Autumn Term • Food and digestion • Breathing and respiration. Spring Term • Fit and healthy, including structure and function of the skeleton • Health and drugs • Microbes and disease

ART • BIOLOGY

Spring Term In this term girls study a series of objects using a wide variety of media. Observational drawing skills will be developed from a series of compositions. Girls will develop skills through a sustained study. A still life composition will be arranged by the girls using a variety of contemporaryreflected objects - marbles. Girls will produce A3 final outcomes based on direct observation (watercolour painting of a still life following the style of Janet Fish).

Summer Term • Photosynthesis and adaptations for photosynthesis Text Book - Biology for You (5th Revised edition) by Gareth Williams published by Nelson Thorne ISBN 9780198375814

Summer Term In this term girls explore Aboriginal Art as a starting point. They will produce drawings of Australian animals focusing on tone and texture. Girls will develop their initial animal drawings and Aboriginal patterns to produce a design. Artist models will be introduced throughout the project and girls will learn about the concepts and methods used by Aboriginal Artists. They will produce a design derived from a map of their local area. Aboriginal pattern and dot painting will be incorporated into this.

CHEMISTRY

COMPUTER SCIENCE

During this year, the girls will look at atoms as the building blocks of chemical compounds. It introduces the idea that elements consist of just one type of atom which can join together with other atoms to form compounds, and use a more sophisticated particle model to explain how chemical reactions take place. They will have end of topic tests in the Autumn and Spring Terms, and a full examination in the Summer Term. Practical tasks will be carried out to help illustrate this work and to continue to improve practical skills.

The course is focused on preparing the girls for possible study of Computer Science at GCSE and beyond. We explore the functioning of computer systems, including smartphones and tablets, from a fundamental hardware and software perspective. We also discover methods of problem-solving through computer programming, learning life-long skills of resilience along the way. Autumn Term • eSafety • HTML - the language of the world wide web • Producing a web site

Autumn Term • Atoms, elements, compound and mixtures • Metals and non-Metals • Physical and Chemical Change Spring Term • The Reactivity Series • The Reactions of Metals • Looking at Limestone • Introducing Formulae • Conservation of Mass

Summer Term • Inside the computer - hardware • The binary number system and how it is used to store and manipulate text and images • Digital audio - how computers store and replay music • Cross-curricular projects on the future of technology and social implications thereof

Summer Term • The Rock Cycle • Products from Oil • Alkanes and Alkenes • Making Plastics and Polymers • ICT Project: Whole School Cross Curricular Project Text Books

Chemistry by Iain Brand and Richard Grime published by Longman. CGP Revision Guide Key Stage 3 Chemistry Higher. Girls will also find it useful to have scissors, glue, rulers, pencil sharpeners and calculators in their pencil cases alongside their fountain pens, pencils and highlighters.

CHEMISTRY • COMPUTER SCIENCE

Spring Term • Algorithms, problem-solving and flow charts • Computer programming in a text-based language • Database design and use with Microsoft Access

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

DRAMA During this year girls will develop their physical and vocal skills. They will also be encouraged to create their own work and will be introduced to a variety of cultural and historical contexts for drama. In addition they will be introduced to a variety of theatre styles and encouraged to evaluate different performances. Finally they will develop an appreciation of theatre.

In Design and Technology girls are taught problem solving skills that solve real-world problems. The design process consists of these three main stages: • identifying the needs and requirements of a user group a need • generating solutions to meet the identified needs • evaluating the success of their design solutions

Autumn Term • Team building activities/game/play and movement • Devised scenes and play building using stimuli from literature, film, art and media

Over KS3 the projects are designed to cover different material areas and focus on different design considerations. This equips them with a broad range of skills and knowledge with which to generate effective design solutions.

Some drama techniques used: Freeze-frame, tableaux, role play, movement, mime, sound collage, characterisation, alter ego, forum theatre, and scriptwriting. Spring Term • Further exploration and development of voice, movement and physical theatre to convey stories and characters from scripted texts. • Girls will develop extended performances using a variety of theatre production elements such as set design, sound design, costume, and make-up.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY • DRAMA

Autumn Term LASER CUT DESK STORAGE PROJECT • Designing and sketch model making • Technical drawing using Adobe Illustrator • Laser cutting November Examination Focus: plastics theory, drawing

Spring Term MECHANISMS • Mechanisms theory • Prototyping mechanisms

Summer Term • Emphasis will be on girls’ understanding of the historical and cultural context of the plays of Shakespeare. Through performances of scene extracts, Shakespeare’s language and verse will be explored. • End of year activities include film, games, play and theatresports.

Summer Term ACCURACY IN PROTOTYPING • Measuring, marking, cutting and shaping • with high accuracy • Making and using different wood joints

Girls’ knowledge and understanding of theatre techniques, terminology and analysis of an unseen extract from a script used during the year will be tested in the Summer Term.

School Summer Examinations Focus: materials, manufacture, mechanisms

Extra-curricular activities: Drama Club and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) lessons.

ENGLISH from the Globe filmed live, starring Stephen Fry, which also helps to bring the world of Shakespeare’s theatre to life. We work on comprehension and engagement through drama and shared analysis, developing the skills of literary essay-writing, as well as writing in role to develop understanding of character and voice. The essential skill of textual annotation is built, as is knowledge of dramatic devices and the impact of a writer’s decisions on the creation of meaning.

The focus of English lessons at Queen’s Gate in Lower IV is to build upon skills from Remove, establishing formal essay writing in response to literature and also covering a range of non-fiction skills; both areas develop the girls’ analytical thinking, written expression, comprehension and oral communication. Throughout the year, independent reading is promoted through allocated class time, sharing recommendations and keeping reading logs. Spelling, punctuation and grammar needs are met by the teacher tailoring instruction to the class and topic.

Summer Term The Summer examination will focus on detailed analysis of a passage from ‘Twelfth Night’; assessing the girls’ eye for detail and ability to develop a compelling argument based in rich analysis.

Autumn Term In the Autumn Term, we start by studying a selection of Gothic short stories to develop the girls’ familiarity with reading pre-1900 fiction and develop literary analysis and response skills with a focus on the features of the Gothic genre. Vocabulary and syntax may feel particularly taxing in this section, and so this is a focus in our teaching.

The year concludes with a cross-curricular project, helping the girls realise the interconnectedness of the world around them; through this they explore a range of diverse poetry, allowing them to experience a vibrant range of voices and forms.

In the second half of this term, the girls develop their ability to read texts on a variety of levels and present their insights in different forms, including through speeches and advertising. This is framed through the study of George Orwell’s classic allegorical novel, ‘Animal Farm’. They focus on analysis of the writer’s craft, aiming to replicate these methods in their own writing and develop their skills in annotation, summarising and research. We begin to develop the understanding of how context impacts both the writing and reception of texts in this unit

ENGLISH

Spring Term The study of Animal Farm will continue into this term as the girls explore a Rich Curricular Reading Project that enriches and expands their wider reading, using texts that draw on the themes of Orwell’s novel. An important feature of studying English at Queen’s Gate is Shakespeare, whose work the girls invariably love. We approach the LIV play, ‘Twelfth Night’ through use of a production

FRENCH Unité 4: En famille (présenter quelqu’un -poser des questions pendant un séjour dans une famille française - parler de ce que l’on a fait récemment - les cadeaux et les souvenirs - dire ‘au revoir’ et ‘merci’) In a family (introduce someone - asking questions while staying in a French family talking about what we did recently - presents and souvenirs - saying ‘au revoir’ and ‘merci’)

In their second year of French in the Senior School, the girls build on what they have learnt in Remove but the linguistic content is more ambitious and challenging as they can move on to using more complex French. The girls are given ample opportunities to communicate in French in writing and orally while, at the same time, building on a solid grammar basis. In addition to French lessons at school, the girls will have the chance to spend some time in France. A one week exchange programme in Paris is organised during the spring term with the Lycée Saint Louis de Gonzague. It gives LIV girls an excellent opportunity to immerse themselves in a French-speaking environment and experience French culture and family life.

Summer Term Unité 5: Bon appetit! (casse-croûtes et boissons dans un café - choisir des glaces - les goûts en matière de nourriture et de boissons - commander un repas dans un restaurant décrire un repas) Bon appétit! (snacks and drinks in a café choosing ice-creams - discuss what you like to eat and drink - order a meal in a restaurant describe a meal)

Thèmes / Topics Autumn Term Unité 1: En ville (les magasins - la nourriture les quantités - les prix - l’argent) In town (shops - food - quantities - prices money)

Unité 6: En voyage! (parler des projets de voyage - les panneaux à la gare - acheter un billet de train - dire ce que l’on peut et ne peut pas faire - comprendre les informations touristiques voyager en avion, en car, en bateau – décrire une sortie récente) We’re travelling! (travel pans - signs at the station - buying a train ticket - saying what we can and cannot do - understanding tourist information - travelling by plane, coach, boat describing a recent outing)

FRENCH

Unité 2: On fait des projets (les pays - les moyens de transport - les projets pour le futur - les activités de loisirs - décrire son quartier et sa ville - parler de ce que l’on peut et ne peut pas faire, demander la permission de faire quelque chose, lire et écrire des cartes postales) Making plans (countries - means of transport future plans - leisure activities - describing your local area, your town - what you can and cannot do - asking permission to do something - read and write postcards)

Grammar - During their second year of French in the Senior School, the girls will study the following grammar topics: Verbs in the present tense (regular and irregular verbs); say there isn’t of something; prepositions with towns and countries; use the verb ‘aller’ + infinitive; use the verb ‘pouvoir’ + infinitive; use reflexive verbs: use the perfect tense of regular verbs with ‘avoir’; use expressions of past time; use ‘ce’, ‘cet’, ‘cette’, ‘ces’: use the perfect tense of some irregular verbs; ask questions in the perfect tense; use the negative form in the perfect tense; use the expression ‘il faut’ + infinitive; use the perfect tense of verbs with ‘être’; use some more adjectives; use ‘avoir’ expressions.

Spring Term Unité 3 : Au collège (décrire son école, décrire la journée scolaire, décrire le moyen de transport pour aller à l’école, parler de la routine, donner des opinions sur les matières et l’école, dire ce que l’on veut et ne veut pas faire) At school (describe your school - describe your school day - describe the means of transport you use to go to school - talk about your routine - give opinions about subjects and school - say what you want and don’t want to do)

HISTORY The textbook used is: Encore Tricolore 2 Total Nouvelle Edition Textbook and the accompanying grammar practice booklet. We also use our own resources, including worksheets, revision booklets, songs and film extracts. Girls in the Section Tricolore will start their first year of the IGCSE course and will use the IGCSE textbook as well as IGCSE grammar booklet.

During this year the girls will study early modern History from the Reformation to the French Revolution. They will also continue to develop skills in using evidence and writing essays. They will have a factual test in the Autumn and Spring Terms, and a full examination in the Summer Term. Parents may like to consult the booklet given to each pupil for recommended reading and visits that would enrich their learning.

GEOGRAPHY

Autumn Term • The Reformation in Europe • The Reformation under the Tudors Spring Term • The Civil War • The Republic • The Glorious Revolution • The Jacobite Rebellions

In this year, the girls develop the skills that they have learnt in the Remove year. Specifically they enhance their analytical and evaluative abilities by investigating the topics covered more thoroughly as well as assessing management options.

Summer Term • The French Revolution

Autumn Term Plate tectonics - earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes. Europe.

Text Books

Summer Term Ecosystems, particularly the tropical rainforests Farming, types and location of farming in the UK Food miles, intensive farming and organic farming methods.

Girls will find it useful to have highlighters, scissors and glue in their pencil cases. It is preferred that girls write in blue ink.

Text Book New Key Geography Interactions and Connections.

GEOGRAPHY • HISTORY

Invasion, Plague and Murder by Aaron Wilkes 978-0-19-849464-5 Revolution, Industry and Empire by Aaron Wilkes 978-0-19-849465-2 Citizens’ Minds by Byrom, Counsell and Riley published by Pearson Longman.

Spring Term Non-renewable energy and oil depletion Environmental impacts of resource exploitation Renewable resources and future energy consumption.

LATIN

MATHEMATICS

The basic goal remains the same: coping with a language that uses accidence rather than word order to indicate the syntactical function of words. The adjective is the important new part of speech introduced.

In LIV, girls are introduced to a wide range of new concepts to stretch and challenge them, as well as being given a chance to reinforce and build on previous topics. Through this, they can all continue their journeys as inquisitive mathematicians.

Autumn Term Revision of all material covered in Remove from Latin to GCSE part one. Drilling and retention of increased vocabulary. Reading, discussion and investigation of early Roman legends.

The Mathematics Department aims to inspire the girls whom we teach. Genuine innovation and progress in a holistic education should move towards bringing different types of intelligences together, developing creativity, lateral thinking, resilience, problem solving, independence and courage.

Spring Term Third declension nouns, with continual revision of function of noun case. Third and Fourth conjugation verbs, with continual revision of personal endings.

Our schemes of work are built on the framework of the National Curriculum as we aim to develop girls’ problem solving and reasoning skills at every opportunity. In LIV, the syllabus includes:

Summer Term Revisions Reading, discussion and investigation of early Roman legends.

Number work • Factors and primes • Estimations by rounding to 1 significant figure • All four operations with fractions • Percentage increase and decrease using a multiplier • Ratio • Converting between fractions, decimals and percentages • Development of non-calculator skills • Standard form

LATIN • MATHEMATICS

Text Books John Taylor and Henry Cullen Latin to GCSE part 1

Algebra • Simplifying indices • Finding the nth term and sequences • Substitution • Solving equations (including where brackets and fractions are involved) • Simplifying expressions • Expanding brackets • Factorising expressions • Straight line graphs and y=mx+c • Forming equations from worded or spatial problems

MUSIC In this year there is a continuation of performance, composition, listening and appraisal. During this year the girls will learn how to create and notate music both by ear without the aid of a musical instrument and with instrumental or computer support. In addition the girls will further explore Music from a variety of eras, countries and styles. Girls are further encouraged to take instrumental and /or vocal lessons as these will enable them to further their musical development.

Shape and Space • Area and perimeter • Circles • Pythagoras’ theorem • Volume • Angles in parallel lines • Angles in polygons Data • Probability Investigations and problem solving • Problem solving is integrated into the course throughout LIV • In the Summer Term there will be a crosscurricular project allowing girls to investigate tasks in an open-ended manner

Autumn Term Unit 1 - The Blues • History of the Blues • The 12 bar blues and the blues scale • Performance of the 12 bar blues – Jackass Blues • The Blues and improvisation

The textbook used is Essential Maths 8H by David Rayner and Michael White, published by Elmwood Press.

Spring Term Unit 2 - Programme Music • What is Programme Music? • The Planets (Holst) • Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saens) • Composing a programmatic piece • Develop, refine, perform and appraise

Equipment – Girls will need a full geometry set and a Scientific Calculator. We recommend the Casio fx-85GTX. Information for the whole year group can be found in the Mathematics LIV section on MyQG, including revision lists and resources to help girls prepare for tests. There is also a recommended reading list.

Unit 3 - African Drumming • Introduction to African music • Rhythm and beat • Rhythm grids • Group composition of drumming piece • Develop, refine, perform and appraise

IT Provision – Written homework tasks are supplemented with homework task set on MyiMaths (Internet site). On MyiMaths, girls may re-do a task as many times as they like in a set time in order to achieve the best possible score. Maths Club – this provides an opportunity for extension and enjoyment of Mathematics for selected girls. In Maths Clinic, there is also an opportunity for girls to seek extra help outside the classroom. Whilst most girls come voluntarily, some girls may be directed by their teacher for a little additional help.

Unit 5 - Sibelius – Theme and Variations • Sibelius basics • What is a theme and variation • How to create a variation • Compose variations to a given theme on Sibelius • Develop, refine, perform and appraise

MUSIC

Summer Term Unit 4 - Musicals • What is a musical? • Important musicals through time • Learn and perform songs from musicals

PHYSICS

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

During this year the girls will study Heating and Cooling, Magnetism, Light, and Sound. They will perform many investigations throughout the course in order to further develop the practical skills they learned in Remove. The girls will be tested at the end of each topic and they will also have a full examination in the Summer Term.

During this year, the girls study one faith in depth and consider others in relation to two challenging themes. They begin with an exploration into the nature of religion with regards to truth, creation and evil/suffering. Here the girls explore different religious views on these three complex concepts and attempt to analyse and clarify their own perspectives. In the Spring Term, the girls embark upon a detailed study of Islam. They produce their own project on the faith and provide their own informed assessment as to what they believe to be the meaning of Islam. Finally, the girls will examine different religious and non-religious viewpoints on life after death.

Autumn Term • Heat and Temperature • Conduction, Convection and Radiation • Insulation • Expansion • Evaporation • Introduction to Magnetism

Autumn Term • Religion and truth, creation and evil/ suffering

PHYSICS • RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Spring Term • Magnetic Fields • The Earth’s Magnetic Field • Making Electromagnets • Uses of Electromagnets • The Loudspeaker

Spring Term • Islam Project Summer Term • Life after Death

Summer Term • Ray Diagrams • Reflection • Refraction • Colour and Dispersion • Sound Waves • Pitch and Loudness

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