learning environment. Self responsibility is encouraged
through rewards and sanctions. Regular attendance
and punctuality are viewed as crucial factors
that contribute to maintaining high academic
progress and achievement. Support strategies
include: tracking, monitoring and intervention;
staff mentoring; peer mentoring; pastoral focus on
specific groups; and meetings with the Mashgiach
and School Counsellor.
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Oversubscription criteria
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If there are more applications than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority:
1. Orthodox Jewish children who are
‘looked after’.1
2. Orthodox Jewish pupils from Orthodox Jewish Primary schools with medical or social grounds for admission to this school in particular. Supporting evidence from a suitably qualified professional will be required
3. Orthodox Jewish pupils from Orthodox Jewish Primary schools whose siblings are at the school at the time of admission 4. Orthodox Jewish pupils
from Orthodox Jewish Primary schools who are only or eldest children (due to the difficulty in our community for only or eldest children to receive a place at a Jewish school)
5. Orthodox Jewish pupils from Orthodox Jewish Primary schools whose siblings are former pupils of the school
6. all other Orthodox Jewish pupils from Orthodox Jewish Primary schools
7. all other Orthodox Jewish pupils who do not attend an Orthodox Jewish Primary school
8. all other pupils from Orthodox Jewish Primary schools who do not meet the criteria of being ‘Orthodox Jewish’ but have a genuine desire for Orthodox Jewish schooling
9. looked after children other than those who are Orthodox Jews 10. other children
1 A ‘looked after’ child is a child in the care of a local authority or provided with accommodation by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989. This definition has been widened to include formerly ‘looked after’ children who have been adopted or made subject to a residence special guardianship order.
A. a child must observe and practise Orthodox Jewish traditions and practices as set out
in B2 hereunder. In the event of any dispute as to whether a child meets these criteria, the authority of the Rabbis of the Jewish Secondary Schools Movement is final.
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B. a child must also have parent(s) who: 1. have a genuine desire for Orthodox
Jewish schooling, and 2. observe the Sabbath and Holy
Days, adhere to the Dietary Laws and maintain active participation in an Orthodox synagogue, such synagogue to be one recognised as such by the Rabbis of the Jewish Secondary Schools Movement. Confirmation of the above will be required from the Rabbi of the
synagogue of which the parents attend or from an orthodox Rabbi who is acquainted with and knows the family. In each category priority will be given to those living nearest the school by straight line measuring using the Local Authority’s measuring system.
Waiting list
The school will maintain a waiting list until 31 December 2015. Children will be placed on the list in accordance with the above criteria.
Facilities/Extra-curricular activities
An extensive programme of enrichment is delivered within and outside the curriculum. An array of clubs run during lunch and after school, and there are numerous societies devoted to volunteering and charity work.
You and your child’s progress
Three times a year all students in key stages 3 and 4 are assessed by their teachers using a combination of in-class activities and tests. They are awarded a National Curriculum level or GCSE grade. In addition, targets are set in each subject based on past performance which challenge each at their own level. These grades, along with comments and advice, are
communicated to parents at the end of each term in a concise report. Interviews and support are provided regularly to help students achieve their targets.
Curriculum and homework
Hasmonean follows a two year Key Stage 3. Students chose courses and enrichment for Key Stage 4, and then again for the Sixth Form. A rigorous course of Jewish Studies is compulsory throughout the Key Stages. Enrichment is part of the curriculum at Hasmonean in all year groups, especially in Year 9 where the students can chose to study courses such as Chinese Culture, First Aid and Photography. Homework is set on a regular basis, often as a project. The VLE is also used to set and monitor homework.
Teaching and learning
The central focus of teaching and learning at Hasmonean is to raise the achievement of our pupils. We are geared towards continuous improvement and there are high expectations for both pupils and the teachers. The school is committed to Assessment for Learning whereby pupils are made aware of the level at which they are working and know what to do to reach the next stage. Teachers are expected to set clear expectations and model positive attitudes to learning to help pupils become independent learners who are committed to lifelong learning and able to cope with the demands of adult life.
Education after 16/
Sixth form curriculum
Students are given guidance in Year 11 to help them select their AS and A Level subjects. Further Sixth Form vocational courses are available. Students at Hasmonean almost invariably go on to further academic study of both Jewish and secular learning. As well-rounded scholars, they are fully equipped for further learning and the world of work and to take their place in the Jewish and wider community as active and responsible citizens.
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