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Norwich International School is a progressive learning environment that challenges young minds to achieve both academic excellence and personal happiness. Whilst focused on developing the most comprehensive of facilities, our goal will always be to foster, in our pupils, the wish to be tolerant, content and responsible members of society. To be the school of choice for those that value both ethical responsibility and educational success. At Norwich we offer a British curriculum experience, coupled with traditional Thai values. The Core Values are grouped together under three key words - Individuality, Excellence and Mindfulness. Individuality  At Norwich everyone is important.  At Norwich the student is the centre of learning.  At Norwich we are proud of our efforts and achievements. Excellence  At Norwich we recognise outstanding achievement.  At Norwich we recognise outstanding effort.  At Norwich we are proud to do the best we can. Mindfulness  At Norwich we are respectful of traditional Thai values.  At Norwich we focus on what we are doing.  At Norwich we are proud to always do the right thing.  Abstain from taking life.  Abstain from taking what is not given.  Abstain from sexual misconduct.  Abstain from false speech.  Abstain from taking intoxicants. Mission Statement Vision Core Values

Start of the Day Staff are on duty from 7.30am, students arriving before this time should remain under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Early Years  Nursery – children go straight to the Nursery area.  Kindergarten and Reception – children can drop their bags at the designated area in the Canteen and then play on the playground. Please drop your child off at school by 7.50am. Lessons start at 8.00am. Morning drop off should be a quick process and parents are encouraged to say goodbye and depart the drop off area. This helps aid in the transitions from home to school for the benefit of the child. We understand that this can be difficult if your child is upset in the morning. However, we have found that children settle more quickly when routine is established as early as possible. Primary and Secondary At 7.45am each morning a bell will sound indicating the approximate 3-minute countdown until the start of the National Anthem. All students are to line up in their Homerooms facing the flag. Students should be singing along to the National Anthem, hands by their sides facing the flag. End of the Day The school day finishes at 3.00pm (2.45pm for Nursery) and After School Activities (ASAs) finish at 3.50pm when in operation. For Nursery students, the staff will help prepare children to go home and take students personally to the person picking up at the end of the day at the main gate. Kindergarten and Reception parents should wait behind the gate in the Early Years main foyer until 3.00pm, at which time students may be collected from the Homerooms. This process is in place for the safety of the children. If a parent needs to speak to a member of staff at the end of the day, please ask for the staff member and wait patiently until most of the children have departed school. For Kindergarten and Reception, students can be picked up from their Homeroom from 3.00pm. At 3.10pm, all remaining students will be taken to the Softplay area to await being picked up. In Primary, the Year 1 and 2 students are either taken to the Primary Dining Hall to await being picked up or to their ASA. Year 3 to 6 students are released by their period 8 teacher and then go to either their ASA or are taken to the Primary Dining Hall by the period 8 teacher or Homeroom teacher to await being picked up. In Secondary, students are released by their period 8 teacher and then go to their ASA if they have one. All Secondary students have until 3.30pm to either leave the campus or go to the Primary Dining Hall to await being picked up.

Late Arrival It is very important to avoid lateness. At Norwich we want to focus on essential elements of the curriculum in the morning – such as Mathematics and English. Students arriving late can miss out on instruction and important learning activities. Late arrivals can also cause a disruption to other children. Once parents have departed, the Early Years entrance is closed each morning at 8.15am. Early Years parents arriving late need to sign their child in at the Early Years Office, via the EY Attendance Book, and a member of staff from the Early Years Office will take the child to their Homeroom. Primary and Secondary students arriving late, which is after 8.15am, must sign in at the Main Office and collect a Late Pass. A member of staff will accompany a late Year 1 or 2 student to their Homeroom from the Main Office. The Late Pass is to be passed to the teacher on arrival at the appropriate class and doing so confirms that the student has signed in. If a student does not present a Late Pass, he/she will be sent to the Main Office to get one. Parent ID Badge or Visitor Badges These should be worn at all times when on campus. These are organised for the start of each academic year and on enrolment during the year. They can be updated as is necessary during the academic year. Parents without their ID badge, as with any other visitor to the school, will be asked to sign in and wear a Visitors badge. Only an authorised adult, wearing the appropriate Norwich Parent ID Card, will be allowed to pick up an Early Years or Primary student. Absence Parents are requested to let the school know in advance if their child is absent, either through a call to the Main Office, or an email to the Homeroom teacher. Students leaving early When students are collected early for appointments or illness, parents/guardians are to collect them from the Early Years Office or Main Office, where they will be signed out. For urgent cases, children may be picked up straight from Sick Bay at the Early Years Office. For a Primary or Secondary student to leave the campus a Permission to Leave School Form must be completed. Air Quality Research indicates that exposure to air pollution can impact health. Studies on long-term health effects typically focus on individuals who are exposed to unhealthy air for an extended period, often many years. However, evidence also indicates that short-term exposure can create health concerns. Young children are at increased risk of these health effects because they tend to be more physically active, their lungs are still growing and they are more likely to have asthma or acute respiratory illnesses, which can be aggravated when pollution levels are high. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was designed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine air quality. The EPA developed a series of levels to help better understand the impact of air pollution and determine when air pollution reaches unhealthy levels. At Norwich we are aligning our practices with other international schools in Bangkok, South East Asia and China, based on information from the EPA and World Health Organisation. Refer: Air Quality Procedure

Role of the Nurse The Nurse checks the temperature of children arriving at Early Years each morning. If a fever or concern for the child’s health is observed, the child may be taken to Sick Bay for observation or treatment. The most likely course of action would be for the parent to take the child home to rest, recover or seek medical advice. In cases of illness or injury, the Nurse assesses the child’s condition and decides that one of the following actions is necessary:  the child remains under observation.  the child is provided with basic first aid and returned to class.  the child is assessed as being ill and parents contacted immediately to collect their child.  the child is assessed as needing closer examination by a doctor, the parents will be contacted immediately.  If parents cannot be contacted, the emergency contact will be contacted.  If a child has, or is thought to have, a serious injury or broken limb, the decision on what should be done immediately is taken by the CEO / Head of School (or delegate).  An ambulance is called and parents contacted immediately in cases of emergency. Note: Norwich provides Accident Insurance coverage for immediate attention to injuries reported to the school Nurse within 24 hours. All costs above the parents. When a student leaves Sick Bay the Nurse will sign him/her out of the Sick Bay Admission Register. Parents sign the register when collecting their child from the Sick Bay. Communicable and Infectious Diseases Unfortunately, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a seasonal hazard for schools, especially those with Early Years aged children. Other diseases, such as strains of influenza, will be treated in a similar way. In a confirmed case, Ms Jessica will advise the parents of the children in the infected child's Homeroom by email and a 'Deep Disinfection' will commence of the Homeroom and public areas in Early Years. The Nurse will check Early Years children on arrival in the morning for specific symptoms and perform daily checks on the infected child's Homeroom, which will include up to 1 week after the last diagnosed case. Additional confirmed diagnosed cases in a specific Homeroom will result in the closure of the Homeroom until advised otherwise. This may, of course, mean more than one class, a year level, or possibly the whole of the Early Years building may need to be closed to ensure the infections stop. In the unlikely event of cases reported in Primary, similar action will result. Refer: Communicable and Infectious Diseases Procedure English Language Environment Norwich is an English-speaking campus and every effort is made to ensure that the students are speaking English at all times (outside of Thai or Mandarin lessons of course).

Healthy Eating and Care for the Environment At Norwich we encourage all forms of positive personal health - sensible diet, exercise, posture, mental health and attitudes. As such, chocolate, sweets, candy etc. are discouraged, with healthy lunches and snacks encouraged. Chewing gum is banned. Norwich also endeavours to reduce utility use, thereby showing environmental awareness. Our Eco Warriors and their mysterious Eco Ninjas are the champions of our cause here. We have an aim of becoming an official Eco School. Communication with the school Engage, by Double First, will gradually become the primary communication portal for parents. However, Early Years staff will still use Tapestry for sharing interesting experiences with parents, but primarily as a tool for tracking and ongoing assessment purposes. The Homeroom teacher should always be the first point of contact for parents regarding information – such as absences, questions or concerns. The preferred methods of initial contact are through Engage or via email, the Homeroom teacher will respond as soon as possible. Please do not turn up in the morning expecting to meet with the Homeroom teacher, as the learning for the children starts straight away and this needs to be their focus. An email to make a time to meet would be the best course of action. The Norwich official LINE account has been used to provide parents with information on events or for any announcements. As Engage becomes more familiar, it will become the primary contact medium and LINE will be phased out. Social media avenues, such as Facebook, YouTube or Instagram share information on happenings and the successes of the children. Birthdays The Birthday Unicorn will visit students and members of staff who are celebrating a birthday to present them with a Norwich birthday card. If a parent wishes to provide a cake or something similar, then the preference would be individual cupcakes, which do not contain nuts. This should happen at the end of the day, around 2.30pm, during Afternoon Break time in Early Years. Presents, in-school parties or gift bags are not acceptable. Lost and Found The Security Desks are where any items are handed in. Parents are welcome to check to see if any lost items are there.

English Language Environment Norwich is an English-speaking campus and every effort is made to ensure that the students are speaking English at all times (outside of Thai or Mandarin lessons of course). Friends of Norwich Parents, staff and members of the wider community are all welcome to be part of Friends of Norwich. The intention is for Friends of Norwich to enable those parents with the time, facility and indeed energy, to support the children of the school with assistance with the planning and operation of school events or as representatives of parental opinion. Friends of Norwich will also select a representative to sit on the Board of Governors. Coffee Mornings On calendared Friday mornings there are Friends of Norwich Coffee Mornings. The topics will be published in advance and cover such things as The Norwich English Curriculum, Cyber-safety for Children, English Language Support at Norwich, The Norwich Mathematics Curriculum, University and Career Prospects, Norwich Music Academy etc. There will also be opportunities to hear, and become part of, the plans for special events such as Loy Krathong, Chinese New Year, Sports Day, International Day etc. Library We are fortunate to have an EY Library and also a Primary/Secondary Library. A cataloguing system is used to issue and track books – with students being able to take out and return books using either a barcode or fingerprint scanner. Early Years and Primary classes have dedicated times for use of their respective Library, with Secondary English classes also having the use of their Library as a key part of their programme. Transportation Norwich provides a transportation service to cater for the needs of families whose children attend the School. The School provides minivans fitted with seat belts and our drivers have been trained in first aid, safety and emergency procedures. All effort has been made to accommodate all our students’ needs. Each minivan carries a Monitor who is responsible for monitoring the behaviour on the minivan, attending to needs of younger children, ensuring safety procedures are adhered to and minimising disturbance to the driver to allow him to concentrate on his driving and road safety. Any behavioural issues will be reported to the Head of Primary or Head of Secondary.

The School Day Key times for the day 7.30am School is deemed open, appropriate staff are on duty 3.00pm School ends, ASAs begin 3.50pm ASAs finish 4.30pm Norwich Sports Academy sessions finish Playdate (when in operation – Tuesday and Thursday) 9.00am Start of Playdate 11.00am End of Playdate Nursery 8.00 to 9.30am Morning Session 9.30 to 10.00am Morning Break 10.00 to 10.45am Morning Session continues 10.45 to 11.30am Specialists 11.30am to 12.15pm Lunch 12.15 to 2.00pm Nap Time 2.00 to 2.40pm Structured Play 2.45pm Home Time Kindergarten and Reception 8.00 to 10.15am Morning Session 10.15 to 10.45am Morning Break 11.30am to 12.15pm Period 4 12.15 to 1.00pm Period 5 12.15 to 1.00pm lunch 1.00 to 1.40pm Period 6 1.40 to 2.20pm Period 7 2.20 to 2.50pm Afternoon Break 3.00pm Home Time or ASAs

Primary 7.50am Flag raising ceremony and national anthem 8.00 to 9.30am Period 1 and Period 2 9.30 to 10.15am Period 3 10.15 to 10.45am Morning Break 10.45 to 11.30am Period 4 11.30am to 12.15pm Period 5 12.15 to 1.00pm Lunch SPLIT LUNCHES FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY 1.00 to 1.40pm Period 6 1.40 to 2.20pm Period 7 2.20 to 3.00pm Period 8 3.00pm Home Time or ASAs Secondary 7.50am Flag raising ceremony and national anthem 8.00 to 9.30am Period 1 and Period 2 9.30 to 10.15am Period 3 10.15 to 10.45am Morning Break 10.45 to 11.30am Period 4 11.30am to 12.15pm Period 5 12.15 to 1.00pm Period 6 SPLIT LUNCHES FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY 1.00 to 1.40pm Lunch 1.40 to 2.20pm Period 7 2.20 to 3.00pm Period 8 3.00pm Home Time or ASAs SPLIT LUNCHES FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SPLIT LUNCHES FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

Mindfulness of Norwich Mindfulness is essentially the practice of being present in the moment, creating a relaxed and aware state of mind. It’s about noticing and observing emotions and thoughts without judgement, viewing yourself from a place of compassion. Mindfulness practice can include anything from yoga to meditation and can even be done during mundane tasks. Practicing mindfulness is all about being aware of the present moment – your thoughts, your feelings or sensations in your body. Mindfulness can be practiced anytime, anywhere. At the beginning of each lesson after a break, which only needs to be for a maximum of a couple of minutes, teachers are expected to settle the students by having them sit quietly, close their eyes and focus on their breathing, the teacher may provide some gentle guided narrative. Alternatively, some other type of simple mindfulness exercise could be done. Essentially some form of sort of mindfulness exercise/activity should be done at the start of the day, after morning break and after lunch (also after the afternoon break in Early Years). Mindfulness of Norwich can be best described as the development and attainment of the following:  Kindness – being friendly, generous and considerate.  Gratitude – being thankful and showing appreciation.  Consciousness – awareness of internal and external existence.  Wisdom – having experience, knowledge and good judgment.  Happiness – the sense of wellbeing, joy or contentment. There is one Mindfulness of Norwich lesson each week, which would normally follow the weekly Mindfulness of Norwich Focus and is taught in English by Homeroom teachers in Early Years and Primary and by Khun Poppy in Secondary.

Support from Khun Him and Khun Jim We are fortunate to have available the creativity and passion of Khun Him and Khun Jim, who are well versed in the Thai view of traditional Mindfulness. They are available to support at any time, in any curriculum area, with prior arrangement with the teacher. They can provide meditation exercises or mindful activities, based on the Mindfulness of Norwich Focus for the week. Khun Him and Khun Jim will provide Mindfulness of Norwich ASAs to any students enrolled by their parents to do so. In Early Years, Khun Him and Khun Jim are available for each period of timetabled Mindfulness of Norwich. They may assist with a starter activity or meditation exercise or with an activity during the lesson. An English explanation of the exercise or activity will be given by the Homeroom teacher, for the benefit of any non-Thai children in the class. In Primary, Khun Him and Khun Jim offer a daily 15-minute meditation or mindfulness activity from 12.40 to 12.55pm (strictly), in the Library. This is available to any Primary student who would like to join in. In Secondary, they do likewise, from 1.25 to 1.40pm (strictly), which is available to any Secondary student who would like to join in. Special Note: Gratitude - The Thai teachers throughout Norwich take a lead on maintaining, fostering and developing Thai manners and cultural expectations. This is within the formal curriculum and overseen by Kru Yai, Dr Aniya Apirapakon. Examples of Mindfulness of Norwich Focus:  The Mindfulness of Norwich Focus for Term 1 Week 1 is - Making others feel welcome.  The Mindfulness of Norwich Focus for Term 1 Week 2 is - Be kind.  The Mindfulness of Norwich Focus for Term 1 Week 3 is - Help others.

EARLY YEARS Children in Early Years at Norwich specifically follow the curriculum of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which sets standards for development and care for children to 5 years old. Nursery 6 specialist lessons Time lessons Time lessons 1 Thai 1 Mandarin 1 Mindfulness 1 Water Play 1 Sport & Games 1 Music Students have nap/quiet time, an afternoon break and finish at 2.45pm. Kindergarten 8 specialist lessons Time lessons Time lessons 2 Thai 2 Mandarin 1 Mindfulness 1 Water Play 1 Sport & Games 1 Music Students may have nap/quiet time initially (if needed) during the early part of Term 1 and an afternoon break. Reception 8 specialist lessons Time lessons Time lessons 2 Thai 2 Mandarin 2 Sport & Games 1 Swimming 1 Mindfulness 1 Music Students have an afternoon break. Refer: Early Years Curriculum Guide The Curriculum Our curriculum at Norwich is based on the National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, adapted to our international setting and Core Values. We enhance the curriculum with a provision for Mindfulness and with a deliberate focus on Mandarin.

PRIMARY The aims of the National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland for Primary students are to enable all young people to become:  successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.  confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.  responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society. Year 1 to 4 11 specialist lessons Time lessons Time lessons 5 Thai 3 Mandarin 2 Sport & Games / Swimming 1 Music Year 5 and 6 13 specialist lessons Time lessons Time lessons 5 Thai 4 Mandarin 1 Music 1 Art 2 Sport & Games / Swimming Students have an afternoon break. Refer: Primary Curriculum Guide SECONDARY The aims of the National Curriculum for England, Wales and Northern Ireland for Secondary students are to enable all young people to become:  successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.  confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.  responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society. Year 7 to 9 All lessons with specialists Periods lessons 7 English 5 Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, Thai 4 Mandarin 2 Sport & Games / Swimming, Music, Art 1 Information and Communication Technology, Mindfulness, Assembly/PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) At the end of Year 9 students will sit the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Checkpoint examinations for English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives. Refer: Year 7 to 9 Curriculum Guide

Year 10 and 11 All lessons with specialists Periods lessons 6 English - First Language (0500) and English - Literature (0486) or English - Second Language (0511) 5 Mathematics - International (0607) Sciences - Combined (0653) Thai - First Language (0518) 4 Mandarin Chinese - Foreign Language (0547) Global perspectives (0457) Two of: Economics (0455) Physical Education (0413) Information and Communication Technology (0417) Art & Design (0400) 1 (non-IGCSE) Mindfulness, Sport & Games Assembly/PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) Students entering Year 10 are undertaking courses for the International General Certificates of Secondary Education (IGCSEs) with CAIE. Examinations are generally at the end of Year 11, but some Year 10 students may sit English, Second Language (0511), Mathematics - International (0607) at the end of Year 10. Refer: IGCSE Curriculum Guide. English Language Support (ELS) The aim of our provision of ELS is to help students to gain the skills needed to fully engage with mainstream classes. The ELS team are assigned to support in English classes from Year 1 and above, with at least 3 additional classes of support available, if needed, for each Homeroom. Students entering Primary or Secondary during the academic year 2021-2022 are assessed for their level of English in oral language, reading and writing and formal additional support is provided at a cost to the parents if deemed necessary. Special Educational Needs (SEN) The aim of our provision of SEN support is to ensure all students have access to the curriculum, or a version of it tailored to their needs and abilities. Children have special educational needs if they have additional learning needs which calls for special educational provision to be made for them, an Education Adjustment Plan (EAP) is collaboratively created to support them. If necessary, Teaching Assistants may be allocated to work collaboratively with Homeroom and subject teachers to enable the students to succeed. Any additional support above this for SEN students, which needs dedicated or specialist support, does incur fees which are additional to the Tuition fees. For students entering the school during the academic year 2021-2022 who are assessed to be in need of some SEN provision, it is provided at a cost to the parents.

ICT and Cyber Safety On enrolment, and at the start of each academic year, all students in Primary and Secondary, and their parents, sign the Student Acceptable Use of ICT Agreement. This agreement is in both the Primary and Secondary Student Diary. From Year 2 and up digital devices (including phones and tablets) can be brought from home for educational purposes, and used at the class teacher’s discretion. However, this is not a requirement and the security of any digital device brought in from home is not the responsibility of the school. The risk of the consequences for loss or damage needs to be considered by parents, Norwich does not accept any liability for devices brought from home. Secondary students may use their devices only before 7.45am and after 3.00pm (or 3.50pm if in an ASA), unless given direct permission from a member of staff. The Acceptable use of ICT Agreement includes the use of any ICT on the school premises. Security The school provides security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All staff, parents and regular visitors to the school are issued with a Norwich ID Card and lanyard, which must be visible at all times when onsite. Other visitors forfeit their personal ID with Security for a Norwich Visitors Card while they are on site. The campus is covered by CCTV cameras that are monitored while students are on site, footage is recorded and retained. School Food Snacks are provided for all students in the morning, and served in the Early Years Canteen or Primary Dining Hall. The school provides a range of Thai and Western food each day for lunch. All students – even those who may bring food from home – are to eat at the appropriate area. In the afternoon, snacks are provided for Early Years children at the Early Years Canteen, or sometimes taken directly to the Homerooms. In Primary and Secondary snacks, such as a fruit platter, are delivered to classrooms. Calendar The annual Academic Calendar, which provides information on key dates and events, is posted in the Admission section of the school website. The calendar on Engage is live and much more detailed, as such it should be the first port of call for information. The Agenda on the homepage of the school website is linked to the Engage calendar. Toys and Games from Home Parents are asked to ensure that children do not bring to school any toys or games from home, unless for a show-and-tell or sharing activity at the request of their Homeroom teacher. This will ensure that precious belongings are not lost, misplaced or broken and also so that other students do not have to feel that they should bring their toys or games in too! The risk of the consequences for loss or damage needs to be considered by parents, Norwich does not accept any liability for toys or games brought from home.

Homework For homework to be effective, it needs to be as carefully planned by the teacher as any other aspect of the lesson and should be established properly with the class as a formal part of any given lesson. Students take responsibility for their own learning by:  entering details of all homework set in their Student Diary (Primary and Secondary).  being aware of the school’s homework expectations.  discussing the homework expectations with their parents.  accepting responsibility for the completion of homework tasks.  following up on comments made by teachers.  seeking assistance when difficulties arise.  organising their time to manage other obligations.  writing in the Student Diary (Primary / Secondary) the scheduled homework subjects weekly.  if absent, making sure that they get their homework in on their return.  if homework instructions are lost or misplaced, that they obtain another copy. Parents support their children by:  helping them to complete tasks by discussing key questions or directing them to resources.  encouraging them to organise their time and take responsibility for their learning.  helping them to balance the amount of time spent completing homework against other tasks and recreational activities.  contacting the relevant teacher to discuss any concerns about any aspect of the homework.  providing a suitable place for homework and study.  checking and signing the Student Diary (Primary / Secondary) each week. Years 1 and 2 - up to 45 minutes per week. Students in Years 1 and 2 are expected to read with an adult at least three times (for 10 to 15 minutes) each week. Guidance for parents on how to make best use of this time will be circulated to all new parents. In addition, students may be given learning tasks relating to spelling rules (these will not always take the form of lists of words) as well as Mathematics and Connected Learning. Years 3 and 4 - up to 1½ hours per week. Students in Years 3 and 4 are expected to read with an adult at least three times (for 10 to 15 minutes) each week. Guidance for parents on how to make best use of this time will be circulated to all new parents. In addition, students may be given learning tasks relating to spelling rules (these will not always take the form of lists of words) as well as Mathematics, Connected Learning, Thai and Mandarin. Years 5 and 6 - up to 30 minutes per day (or 2½ hours per week). Students are still expected to read on a regular basis, but it is acknowledged that this is likely to be undertaken independently. In addition, students may be given learning tasks relating to spelling rules (these will not always take the form of lists of words) as well as Mathematics, Connected Learning, Thai and Mandarin. Years 7 to 9 - between 4 to 8 hours per week. As per the schedule provided by their Homeroom teacher. Years 10 and 11 – between 5 to 10 hours per week. As per the schedule provided by their Homeroom teacher.

Student Behaviour We aim to safeguard and promote student welfare, safety, health and guidance by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate. Students are expected to abide by the rules of the school and follow instructions from staff. On enrolment, and at the start of each academic year, all students in Primary and Secondary, and their parents, sign the Student Code of Conduct. This agreement is in both the Primary and Secondary Student Diary. Parent Teacher Conferences (PTCs) At the end of each term there are PTCs. Parents are advised in advance by the Homeroom teachers, who will also provide details on the relevant booking process. Of special note is that the Term 2 PTCs, for Early Years and Primary students, are Student Led. Here your child (with some support) will guide you through their learning journey to date. House System Currently at Norwich the Houses are:  Green – Dragons  Red – Phoenix  Blue – Unicorns We are considering introducing a fourth House and taking the opportunity to rename the existing ones. During sports events, House T-shirt Days or when instructed to do so, students are required to wear their House t-shirt. House t-shirts are not to be worn as PE kit unless directed to do so. House tokens are given to students as a reward for many things each day. The tokens are deposited into the collection areas in each Homeroom and the totals for the tokens determine the allocated House Points for the week. In Primary, the students are also given a stamp in their Student Diary each time they are given a House token. They are presented with certificates during Assembly after collecting a certain amount. Trips and Camps Excursions or trips during school hours At the beginning of each academic year, and on enrolment for new students, consent is given for students to participate in trips during the school day with the signing of the School Trips for the Academic Year 2021-2022 letter. Parents will be advised in advance of any curriculum based trip and be given the option to remove their child’s participation. Residential Camps All students from Year 2 and above are expected to take part in a residential camp of some kind during each academic year. At Norwich, the experience for the students, in terms of challenge, duration and expectation, gradually increases as they get older.

• School Uniform Students should be in full uniform at all times, unless with permission from the Head of Early Years, Head of Primary or Head of Secondary. On House T-shirt Days (which will be each Friday) all students should wear their House t-shirt, with their PE shorts. Students are unable to borrow House t-shirts from the Uniform Shop, if they are forgotten or misplaced. If a student needs a House t-shirt on a particular day, they will be supplied with one and parents will need to arrange to pay for this at a convenient time. All students must wear full and correct Physical Education kit during Physical Education classes, which includes appropriate footwear. General Appearance  Uniform should be clean, respectable and presentable.  Hair must be clean, neat and presentable. Eccentric hair styles are not allowed, the Head of Early Years or Head of Primary or Head of Secondary decides if a hair style is eccentric.  Hair must be of a natural colour.  Boys must have their hair neatly cut, with no shaved patterns or shaved heads unless as part of Buddhist rights.  Girls should keep long hair tidy and neatly tied back when directed to do so.  For girls, one discreet stud per ear is permitted, no other visible piercing is allowed.  For boys, no visible piercing is allowed.  No rings, bracelets or necklaces are allowed.  Any use of make-up should be minimal.  No visible, permanent tattoos.  No bandanas.  If a t-shirt/vest is worn under the shirt or blouse it must be tucked in, be plain and white.  Hats are not to be worn in classrooms. In Early Years, students are to remove their outside shoes before entering a classroom. Socks must be worn in the classroom.

Hats A school hat will be developed soon, but in the meantime, all students in Early Years and Primary should wear a hat for outside play. The wearing of hats is mandatory for these children playing on the football field during breaks and during their Sport & Games classes outside – no hat, no play. As with all uniform items, hats should be clearly named. Photographs Professional photographers visit the school to take individual portrait and Homeroom photographs. When confirmed, the dates are calendared and parents advised in advance. As tempting as it may be, parents should not take photographs of children at school. There are child welfare issues to consider and doing so is actually a breach of the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. For events, such as Sports Day, Loy Krathong, Lunar New Year etc., taking photographs of performances and activities is of course acceptable.

After School Activities (ASAs) The ASA programme is carefully planned to provide a variety of clubs and activities for all children to broaden their opportunities to learn, play and have fun. The programme is run on a term-by-term basis, usually beginning in the second week of each term and finishing at the end of the second-last week of a term. At the beginning of each term, or possibly at the end of the previous term, we may host an After Schools Activity Fair, where external providers have an opportunity to share with both parents and students what is on offer. ASAs offered by Norwich staff are promoted via email to parents and choices are subsequently made. ASAs take place after school from 3.05 to 3.50pm. In Early Years, when ASAs are in operation, the Kindergarten and Reception students involved are taken to their ASA, or to the Softplay Area to await being picked up. Year 1 and 2 students are taken to their ASA, or to the Primary Dining Hall to await being picked up. Year 3 to 6 students are released by their period 8 teacher and then go to either their ASA or are taken to the Primary Dining Hall by the period 8 teacher or Homeroom teacher to await being picked up. At the end of an ASA, if a parent or guardian is not there to collect the student, the Kindergarten and Reception students are taken to the Softplay Area, the Year 1 to 6 students are taken to the Primary. Student of the Term Awards At the end of each term, a whole school assembly is held to present the framed Student of the Term certificates. Each Homeroom teacher will select one student to receive this award (with input from other staff). The brief is broad and is designed to recognise Studentship. Studentship The demonstration of traits which facilitate the progression of learning, either in oneself or to the benefit of others. Such traits include, but are not limited to – having an inquiring nature, taking learning risks, showing knowledge, caring about others, being open-minded, developing communication skills and reflective thinking. Norwich Music Academy Students are able to participate in two levels of tuition, which are paid for separately by parents and operate in 10 week blocks each term:  Trinity College London Tutorials For serious musicians, who must show dedication and commitment, looking to progress through the grading system with Trinity College London. With external professional providers.  Music for Enjoyment Learning the fundamentals and enjoying the process of developing musical abilities. With Norwich staff. Information on registration is provided to all parents at the beginning of each term.

A Sample schedule for Term 1 Year 1 and 2 Year 3 and 6 Secondary Monday Football Volleyball Football (Girls) Basketball (Boys) Tuesday Basketball Football Football (Boys) Volleyball (Girls) Wednesday Football Basketball Football (Boys) Volleyball (Girls) Thursday Ball Games Football Football (Girls) Basketball (Boys) Friday Football Skills Football Skills Football with staff and parents Norwich Sports Academy Primary and Secondary students are able to participate in a coordinated programme of sport provision. Each term a number of sports will be offered every day after school, the timing being 3.00 to 4.30pm. Initially there will be a mixture of external coaches and Norwich staff. Our intention is to ensure that we provide top quality coaches for all of the sports which will represent the school. To fund the Norwich Sports Academy, parents would pay a set amount for each term. This would allow their child to attend as many of the opportunities as they wish to each week. The total amount raised will fund the external coaches, equipment, travel to and from games or competitions and full playing kits for the students of the teams. A new kit for competitive teams would be designed and created for each calendar year. Once the new aquatic centre and gymnasium are available, we will look to include swimming, tennis and badminton into the Norwich Sports Academy provision.