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| JUNIOR SCHOOL Philosophy
The new school was opened on the 30th September 2003. It is a landmark building with everything the primary school child could need for their education. All curriculum areas are discrete and equipped to the highest standard. We also have our own suitably sized football, hockey and cricket pitches and enjoy sharing the all-weather area and the theatre with our senior school. If you feel that you would like to know more and experience our school for yourself, simply ring the Head of the Junior School, Mrs Atkinson, on 01482 441211 for a chat or to arrange a personal tour. She would love to show you around.
The school has nine forms, three each at Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Each form is under the guidance of a form teacher. Many of the curriculum subjects are specialist taught, including:
The children also study Maths, English, History, Geography, Science and RE. The school has five male form teachers and four female form teachers with specialist Art, Music and Modern Language teachers. All pupils are in one of the four houses – Brandesburton, Gore, Holderness, Trinity. They represent their houses in sports and try very hard to win the behaviour cup by accumulating the largest number of house points!
A large number of extra-curricular activities are offered. These vary from term to term, taking into account the weather and sporting seasonal changes.
Music plays a large part in the life of the school. There are numerous choirs, an orchestra, string group, wind band and a recorder group. Many pupils study an individual musical instrument as well as their curriculum lessons. The pupils take part in numerous public performances throughout the year and parents are encouraged to attend.
School teams are run in the main sports of football, cricket, netball, hockey, athletics, swimming and cross-country and numerous pupils have the opportunity to represent the school in friendly competition against local primary schools or other independent schools. |
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As well as this being a curriculum subject, there is a major production every summer in which all 78 Year 6 children take part. This also involves many staff and an army of parents in making costumes and helping with scenery and make-up. It is a real team effort and it is great fun.
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Our school day starts at 8.40am. After registration and assembly each pupil follows a timetabled curriculum with their classmates. The curriculum is broad and balanced, including practical as well as more academic based subjects. There is playtime from 10.35am to 11.00am. At 12.20pm school lunch is provided in the dining room and pupils chose between bringing their own packed lunch or selecting a meal from the large menu available. Having eaten, the pupils attend an activity or play in the playground until 1.45pm when lessons resume. The school day finishes at 3.35pm and children who are not involved in an after school activity make their way home. Those who cannot be picked up immediately go to the late stayers room where they watch a video or to the quiet room in order to do their homework. Our pupils attend school in their school uniform which is bought from the school shop, which also supplies all sports kit. |
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Our School Year We have a wide variety of events in which the pupils take part, ranging from concerts, school play, sports fixtures, historical theme days, sports day, discos, trips to the Battlefields of Normandy, Camp Windermere and local museums, theatres and art galleries. The year ends with Speech Day which gives us the opportunity to look back and celebrate the achievements of the previous year.
Every pupil at Hymers has to pass an entrance examination which takes place in early February for entry the following September. Occasionally vacancies do arise at other times of the year so it is worth enquiring at any time. You may be lucky. Click on ‘Contact us’ for details of how to apply. |
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The
philosophy of Hymers Junior School is simple. We have high expectations
of our pupils, we offer clear guidelines in all areas and we have
a keen sense of fun. Our excellent teaching staff, their approachability
and the superb facilities ensure that our pupils enjoy their school
life and are fully prepared for their secondary education in our
senior school.
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