Term Dates

Spring Term 2010

Wednesday 6 January - Thursday 1 April 2010
Half-term: Monday 15 - Friday 19 February inc.
INSET Day: Monday 22 March

Summer Term 2010

Monday 19 April - Friday 23 July 2010
Half-term: Monday 31 May - Friday 4 June inc.
Bank Holiday: Monday 3 May
INSET Days: Monday 21 June, Monday 28 June

Autumn Term 2010 (to be confirmed)

Wednesday 1 September - Friday 19 December 2010
Half-term: Monday 25 - Friday 29 October inc.

Spring Term 2011 (to be confirmed)

Tuesday 4 January - Friday 8 April 2011
Half-term: Monday 21 - Friday 25 February inc.

Summer Term 2011 (to be confirmed)

Tuesday 26 April - Friday 22 July 2011
Half-term: Monday 30 May - Friday 3 June inc.
Bank Holiday: Monday 2 May

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Organisation

The school has 116 children on roll and they are divided into four mixed-ability classes.

• Little Acorns Reception and Year 1 (Infants): 23 children
• Horse Chestnuts Year 1 and Year 2 (Infants): 27 children
• Beeches Year 3 and Year 4 (Juniors): 33 children
• Sweet Chestnuts Year 5 and Year 6 (Juniors): 33 children

By maintaining a small number of children in the Reception/Year 1 class and a high ratio of staff to children we aim to ensure the best possible start for our children in the first year of school.

Each class is named after a tree the class has adopted in Nymans National Trust Gardens in the village. The children pay regular visits to their trees, to observe the seasonal changes. Most of the time, the children are taught by their class teacher, but there are other arrangements in place when the teachers have their non-contact time for planning. At this time each class is taught by our specialist music teacher and our specialist PE teacher.

In the juniors, we have at least two Teaching Assistants attached to each class, each with particular strengths and areas of expertise, and they frequently teach small groups under the direction of the class teacher. We work hard to ensure that the needs of every individual are met.

Our Special Needs teacher works with groups and individuals who are experiencing particular difficulties. There is a rich programme of special extension activities our Very Able children.

The children are divided into four houses which take their names from the four estates adjoining the school: Nymans, Hyde, High Beeches and Leonardslee. The children earn bonus points for their house, and the members of the winning house enjoy a reward each term. Children also win points for their house on Sports Day.

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Location

The school is situated at the northern end of Handcross village, on the B2114 London Road (incorrectly shown as Brighton Road on the map), which runs parallel to the A23. You can use your mouse to scroll the map below or to zoom in and out (click the right mouse button or use the wheel).