Our school
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High Beeches Primary School is situated in a residential area in south Harpenden. The school, which is a single storey building was opened in 1975 and was recently modernised in 2004. The school has 7 classrooms, a hall, library area, dining area, a music practice room and a study base. Several of the classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards and all classrooms have PCs. We have a large outdoor area with a sports field and hard play areas. We also have a specially designed wildlife area which is used for environmental studies. |
Aims of the school
- To enable children to achieve their full potential
- To encourage all children to play a full role in the community
- To continue to raise standards in all aspects of school life
- To provide a secure and happy atmosphere where children enjoy learning
- To provide opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural education
- To teach value and respect for others whilst encouraging high self-esteem and confidence in themselves
- To provide an opportunity for all staff to develop expertise and professional skills
- To provide equal opportunities for all members of the school community
A Typical School Day
Reception and Key Stage 18.55am - 12pm
1.15pm - 3.15pm
Children have a 15min break in the morning and afternoon
Key Stage 2
8.55am - 12.10pm
1.15pm - 3.15pm
Children have a 15min break in the morning
Starting School
Children start High Beeches under a two-term entry system, in the year that they turn 5.
Children born between 1st September and 28th February join the Reception class in the Autumn term.
Children born between 1st March and 31st August join the Reception class in the Spring term.
Children in the Reception class initially attend for mornings and lunch for approximately the first two weeks. Our Reception class teacher meets with parents soon after their child starts and suggests ways of supporting them in school.
Open Mornings
We hold open mornings for prospective Reception class parents where you will be able to tour the school and meet the Headteacher.
Please contact the school secretary for dates of these open mornings or alternatively follow this link to the term dates.
Parents with children joining us in all other year groups are invited to meet the Headteacher and tour the school.
Parents with children who have been allocated a place in the Reception class are invited to attend a meeting with the Headteacher where the school routine is explained.
These meetings will take place in July for children starting in the Autumn term and November for children starting in the Spring term.
Please contact the school secretary for exact dates.
Admissions
If you are interested in sending your child to High Beeches, please contact Mrs Brannon, our Admissions Secretary on 01582 767966
Please note that our admissions policy is regulated and controlled by Hertfordshire County Council.