Starbank School, BirminghamYear 6 Parent Induction Evening

15th, 16th and 17th June 2021

STAR Multi-Academy Education Trust

>We are a mixed Multi-Academy Trust that runs both faith-based and non-faith primary and secondary schools

>STAR schools promote excellence in everything they do

>We employ the very best staff and invest heavily in their continuing professional development

Starbank school, Birmingham

>Sponsored Academy Mixed all through school that joined STAR academies October 2020

>Characterised by focus on:> Educational excellence

> Character development

> Service to communities

> Specialism in leadership

Educational ExcellenceStarbank School, Birmingham

Educational Excellence

>High powered academic curriculum with the English Baccalaureate at its core

>Progression rigorously monitored

>Regular reporting to parents

>Targeted intervention for pupils falling below nationally expected levels

Our Curriculum

Year 7 Year 8

English 4 4

Maths 4 4

Science 4 4

History 2 2

Geography 2 2

French/Spanish 2 2

Computing 2 2

P.E. 2 2

Religious Studies 1 1

Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship Education 1 1

Creative Arts 1 1

TOTAL 26 26

Supporting Achievement

> Intervention in English and Maths for all learners below nationally expected levels.

Examples> In-class support

> Small group after-school sessions

> One-to-one online tuition

> Additional booster work to complete at home

Character DevelopmentStarbank School, Birmingham

Integrity

Integrity

adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

She had the integrity to refuse to compromise on matters of principle.People voted for the president because they believed he was a man of integrity

“Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Leadership Thought for the Week

STAR anthem

Service to CommunitiesStarbank School, Birmingham

Service to Communities

A Leadership Specialism for All

A focus on the STAR Leadership Characteristics of Performance Leadership, Moral Leadership and Civic Leadership – characteristics that together ensure our pupils not only ‘do their best’ but ‘do the right thing’

Specialisms in LeadershipStarbank School, Birmingham

STAR Diploma

STAR Diploma

Character Development

Educational Excellence

Service to Communities

Organisation of the SchoolStarbank School, Birmingham

Timings of the Day and Term Dates

Monday-Thursday Friday

8.20am – Line up 8.20am-Line-up

8.30am-9.00am-

(Tutor/Assembly/Guided Reading Time

8.30am-9.00am-(Tutor/Assembly/Guided

Reading Time

9.00am-9.55am-Period 1 9.00am-9.40am (PSHE)

9.55am-11.05am-Period 2 (including 15

min break)

9.40am-11.00am-Period 1 (including

20min brunch)

11.05am-12pm-Period 3 11.00am-12.00pm-Period 2

12pm-12.55pm-Period 4

12.55pm-2.15pm (including lunch)

2.15pm-3.10pm-Period 6

Structure of the School Day

Please note that there may be some minor adjustments made to the school day before the end of this academic year.We will notify you of this once the decision has been made.

Holiday Patterns 20/21

Autumn Term 2021Staff Inset Day Tuesday 31st August 2021Re-opening on Wednesday 1st September 2021Mid-term closure Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October 2021Closure after school on Friday 17th December 2021Christmas Holiday Monday 20th December – Monday 3rd January 2022No. of openings 73

Spring Term 2022

Staff Inset Day Thursday 4th January 2022Re-opening on Wednesday 5th January 2022Mid-term closure Monday 21st February – Friday 25th February 2022Closure after school on Friday 8th April 2022Easter Holiday Friday 11th April - Friday 22nd April 2022No. of openings 63

Summer Term 2022Staff Inset Day Monday 25th April 2022Re-opening on Tuesday 26th April 2022May Day Closure Monday 2nd May 2022Staff Wellbeing Days Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th May 2022 (Eid ul Fitr)Mid-term closure Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June 2022Staff Wellbeing Day Monday 11th July 2022 (Eid ul Adha)Closure after school on Thursday 21st July 2022No. of openings 54

Pastoral Team

>Vice Principal – Mr Tonks

>SLT link – Ms Martin Assistant Principal

>Head of Year- Ms Qureshi

>Learning Coordinators

Role of Head of Year

>First point of contact for parents

>Monitoring of attendance and punctuality

>Monitoring of behaviour and discipline

>Supporting progress and achievement

Attendance, Behaviour & DisciplineStarbank school Birmingham

Pupil Code of Conduct

> The School’s Pupil Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy make clear our expectations for pupils and the ways in which we promote outstanding behaviour and marginalise poor behaviour

Home School AgreementEducation & Role of Parent

The Home-School Agreement

> The Home-School Agreement outlines the expectations of parents, pupils and the school

> A copy of the agreement is provided in the Parent Handbook

> All families must sign the agreement

> A copy will be in your packs–both parents and pupils should sign and return back to school

STAR anthem

We want you to be safe when you are

travelling to school.

We realise that it might be difficult to

remember when you are with your friends

but it is important that you do behave well.

Remember that in your uniform, you

represent us all.

Your behaviour on the way to school or

home, will always be reported to us.

Be safe, stay within your year group.

Sanitise your hands and wear a mask on

public transport.

Respect members of the public and their

right to safe transport.

Say ‘Good Morning’.

Cross the line ready to learn

- with the correct uniform

and mindset.

We are happy to have you.

We believe in you.

If you have a problem, let us

know now – let us help.

Show us that you are

ready to learn.

Be silent.

Be in order.

Face forwards.

Listen attentively.

Travel in the most direct

route to your lesson.

Follow the one way

system.

Do not wait for your

friends.

No physical contact.

Keep noise levels low

Sit where you are asked to sit.

Remain in your seat for the

whole lesson.

Listen actively to the teacher

and peers when they speak.

Take turns in speaking during

class discussion.

Track the teacher around the

room.

Complete the exit ticket.

Tidy your things away.

Stand behind your chair and

tuck it under your table.

Leave the room when the

teacher tells you to.

Exit quietly and calmly.

Queue patiently.

No physical contact.

Use manners when

ordering food.

Sit within your bubble.

Clean up your own mess.

Well done for a positive and

productive day.

Leave quickly and quietly.

Do not wait for your friends.

Remember that whilst you wear

your uniform; you represent us

all.

Tomorrow is a fresh start.

Enjoy your evening and come

back refreshed.

STAR Values STAR Behaviour Achievement Points

Service

Helping others 2 pointsSchool events, community and charitable activities 2 pointsPresenting in assemblies 2 pointsVolunteering 2 points

Representing the school within the Community and the Trust (Star Student

Council)2 points

Teamwork

Working well with other pupils 2 pointsExcellent participation in class 2 pointsTaking part in extra-curricular activities 2 pointsTaking on a leadership responsibility 2 points

Ambition

Completing class and homework to an exemplary standard 2 points

Outstanding independent learning 2 pointsMaking exceptional progress in class 2 pointsMaking significant improvements in learning 3 points

Never missing a day at school - 100% attendance (weekly) 2 points

Significant improvement in attendance from last week 2 points

Attending additional intervention sessions2 points per

session

Excellent test results 2 points

Respect

Being helpful and courteous to others 2 pointsShowing empathy to others 3 pointsGoing beyond the school code of conduct 3 pointsShowing acts of kindness to staff and peers 3 pointsDisplaying outstanding attitudes to learning 4 pointsRespecting the school environment (litter picking) 2 points

Achievement points

Achievement Points

Each member of staff, including non-teaching staff, will award achievement points electronically. Points

will be given in lessons for:

▪ completion of class and homework to an exemplary standard and pace.▪ outstanding behaviour and learning.▪ surpassing of targets for learning, achievement and behaviour in class.

Outside of lessons achievement points will be given for:▪ being helpful and courteous.▪ good character (i.e. an example to other pupils).▪ presentation of assemblies.▪ assisting in extra-curricular activities.

Individual pupils will collect achievement points which, on a termly basis, can earn

certificates and rewards:

▪ 50-99 points will lead to a Bronze Award.▪ 100 – 199 points will lead to a Silver Award.▪ 200+ points will lead to a Gold Award.▪ 250+ points will lead to a Platinum Award.

Rewards

STAR Diploma

The Star Diploma is a nationally recognised award operated across all academies in the Star Trust across the country. There are three elements to the Star diploma:

▪ Outstanding Attendance▪ Excellent behaviour▪ Character Development

Non Negotiable

>Zero tolerance for behaviour.

>Holiday during term time.

>Appointments during the school day **

>Extreme hair cuts and uniform.

>Attendance during Academic PRM, Parents Evening and Pastoral Review meetings.

>Attendance and Punctuality to school ( by 8:15am)

Uniform

>There will be a smart uniform which includes: Blazer, shirt, Tie jumper, trouser/skirt, bag, black shoes and socks and plain black/navy coat.

>The P.E. kit will be an Academy long sleeve polo shirt, short sleeve polo shirt, tracksuit bottoms or shorts and sports socks. Pupils will also need trainers.

Uniform

Mobile Phones

>Mobile phones are not required for learning

>Please do not allow your son/daughter to bring a mobile phone to school

Mobile Phones

> Mobiles phone are not allowed in school, if brought into school they will be confiscated

> If you parents wish for you to carry a phone to and from school. They must write to school to request this. The phone will need to be handed into school reception before school and collected at the end of day.

> Request form to be collected from and returned to reception. If authorised your parents will be contacted for a meeting with your HOY

Uniform Retailer

Buy online at:Stevensons

67 Ber Street

Norwich

NR1 3AD

01727 815700

https://www.stevensons.co.uk/schools/starbank-secondary-school-birmingham/1131

More information on school website

https://www.starbankschool.co.uk/information/school-uniform/#sec

> In order to achieve the best in school you must arrive equipped and ready to learn.

Your form tutor will support you by checking your equipment every form time to ensure that you are equipped for the day

School Planner

>Recording of homework

>Leadership thought of the week

>Curriculum guidance

>Reading log

>Morning registration activities

>Revision guidance

>Home school agreement

Attendance

Year 6 Induction

> Induction day> Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions were are unable

to have an Induction day in person for all pupils starting Year 7 in September. However, we plan to visit you in your primary schools, send information including videos to keep you update on everything you need to know.

> A 1 week summer school is planned for last week of August. Which we hope all Year 7 will participate in at the Starbank secondary site (more information will follow)

>Wednesday 1st September 2021> First day for all pupils starting Year 7 in September

>Signed Home School Agreement by parents and pupil

>Completed Pupil Data Collection Form, Student Annual Consent Form, Madrasah Data Collection, Photography Consent

>Proof of Identification (Passport or Birth Certificate)

>Proof of address

>Completed Medical Form

>Application for Free School Meal

Returning the documentation

STAR anthem