Login CATEGORY News Learn Something New 22nd March 2020 Mr M Tate One of the challenges we have set all students and staff is to learn something new. This could be a musical instrument, as sports skill, a language etc. I have decided to learn a language. There are free courses at https://www.duolingo.com Learn languages by playing a game. It’s 100% free, fun, and scientifically proven to work. DUOLINGO.COM Which looks great. Tell us what you are doing on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HartsdownAcademy Stay safe Matt News Keeping Learning By Mr M Tate 20th March 2020 We are keen to keep children learning whilst the school is closed down. Please follow the instructions below. If you have any issues contact the school info@hartsdown.org Quick Links Tips and tricks KS3 Lesson materials KS4 Lesson materials Having Fun Mental Health Learn something new Suggesting Timetable for KS3 Please follow the instructions in the lesson regarding the submission of work. Suggested Timetable for KS4 Keystage 5 Staff will email students directly or use google classrooms. Some of the resources can be found here: KS5 Lesson Materials Off line work Although it is very limited we have material packs at the office and these can be collected and returned for marking. News Keeping Children Safe 11th July 2019 realsmart admin Safeguarding is about keeping children safe from harm. We work with parents to make this possible. Anonymous Reporting of a Safeguarding Issue Click Here Key Policies Safeguarding Policies Key Areas Road Safety Teaching your children about Road Safety Online Safety NSPCC, Online Safety Think U Know Privacy Smartphones Gangs NSPCC, Gangs NIDirect, Gangs Drugs Talk to your child about drugs FRANK Bullying http://www.bullying.co.uk News Specialist Resource Provision For Hearing Impaired By Mrs R Peachey 4th June 2018 Led by a Teacher of the Deaf and supported by trained and experienced Teaching Assistants, students in our Hearing Impaired Unit are encouraged to fulfil their learning potential in a fully inclusive mainstream secondary school. The Unit provides a safe and effective learning environment whilst promoting independence and self-confidence. Being supported in mainstream classes, students learning styles, including British Sign Language, are addressed so they can follow the curriculum. Essential links between mainstream staff and students promoting Deaf Awareness and advice for subject teachers on strategies to help mainstream students with a unilateral loss or glue ear are given. Reinforcing learning back in the Unit maximises opportunities for the students to succeed in their subjects. Working alongside external agencies such as Deaf CAMHS, Social Services, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists ensures our students receive the best support available. Students are encouraged to be independent and to take responsibility for the care of their audiological equipment. Each week we run an after school club for both students and staff where basic British Sign Language skills are taught. Work Experience One of our students recently undertook work experience in retail. He commented, “it was interesting and boosted my confidence a lot.” The store described him as, “keen, polite and used his initiative in finding jobs to do … was happy to ask questions and it was a pleasure to have him in store with them.” July 2018 Our Aims Inclusion in all areas Specialist teaching support in mainstream classes Specific learning interventions Pastoral support Monitoring and support of audiological equipment Modification of language and development of literacy and key skills Forming close relationships with parents/carers Regular meetings to inform parents/carers of student’s progress Contact details Head of HIU: Mrs Ruth Peachey, 01843 227957 Ext 1045 Useful links: NDCS, RNID, RAD News Online Safety By Mr M Tate 20th May 2018 All parents understandably are concerned about the online safety of their children. At Hartsdown we do the following to support children’s safety online: Lesson time in KS3 about online safety Assemblies Drop down days Information to parents We now have an online portal to support parents. For example how to set up devices. Parent Online Portal (It takes a few seconds to load) Resources https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk – great resource site List of media websites – A great resource shows concerning websites/games etc How to protect your child’s privacy on line Cyber Bullying News Alumni By Mr M Tate 1st February 2018 In its 60 years history Hartsdown has produced students who have gone on to make a real difference in the world. As a way of encouraging our current students we are collecting stories of our past students achievements. If you would like to share your story please email: info@hartsdown.org News Keeping Children Safe By Mr M Tate 22nd January 2018 Safeguarding is about keeping children safe from harm. We work with parents to make this possible. Key Policies Safeguarding Policies Key Areas Road Safety Teaching your children about Road Safety Online Safety NSPCC, Online Safety Think U Know Privacy Smartphones Gangs NSPCC, Gangs NIDirect, Gangs Drugs Talk to your child about drugs FRANK Bullying http://www.bullying.co.uk News Keeping Children Safe ICT Department By Mr M Tate 29th October 2017 Head of Department Mr C Mills Teachers Mr C Mills, Mr C Cotter, Mr Z Zacharia Curriculum Year 7 Term 1 Introduction to computing – Code of conduct – E-Safety – Cyber crime – Web quests – Viruses Term 2 Control -turtle academy – Maze creation in Logo – Flowol Term 3 Kodu game lab Year 8 Term 1 Scratch* -Basic controls -Loops -Sounds -Broadcasting *this will change for the current year 7 when they move into year 8. Term 2 Photoshop -cropping, rotating – Masks – Image effects – Layers Selection Term 3 Flash animation – Layers – Tweens -Text, – sound Year 9 Term 1 and 2 Mobile Technologies Investigations into mobile technology Mobile networks Methods of communications Data security and privacy Work life balance Ethical issues Term 3 Online Commerce Click vs brick Online commerce Data protection Auction sites Banking services. KS3 Resources Teach-ICT.com www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize KS4 Exam Board and spec Year 10 Peason CiDA Certificate in Digital Applications https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/digital-applications-cida-dida/cida-2012.html Students complete 2 units of study: Unit 1 – Developing Web Products. This is a practical exam unit based on web technologies where students have a series of practical tasks to complete on a given scenario. Unit 3 – Artwork and Imaging. This is an assignment based unit giving the learner the skills to design and create their own digital imagery. Year 11 OCR Cambridge Nationals in ICT http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/82572-specification.pdf Students complete 4 units of study: Unit 1: Understanding computer systems – Examination Unit Unit 2: Using ICT to create business solutions – Core assignment based unit Unit 3: Handling data in spreadsheets – Assignment based unit Unit 5: Creating an interactive product using multimedia components. KS4 Resources Year 10 Aho K, Dharkar, A and Miller G – Digital Design Curriculum Guide (Course Technology, 2003) ISBN: 9780619055165 Burden K, Kuechel T Smith A – Edexcel DiDA: Multimedia (Longman, 2005) ISBN: 978184690110 2 Chapman N and J – Digital Multimedia (John Wiley & Sons, 2004) ISBN: 9780470858905 Clip art Creative Commons – www.creativecommons.org.uk Open Clip Art Library – www.openclipart.org Professional vector clipart (includes free section) – Graphic design www.davidairey.com/5-vital-logo-design-tips/ www.flickr.com/photos/benheine/sets/72157623587191460 www.ideabook.com http://graphicdesign.about.com Graphics.com – www.graphics.com Packaging Design – www.designtechnology.org/TVSPackaging.htm Year 11 www.ocr.org OCR Cambridge Nationals in ICT Student Book Paperback – 28 Sep 2012 ISBN: 978-1444176537 News Geography 18th September 2017 Miss C Deacon Department Geography Head of Department Miss C Deacon Teachers Miss L Reeve, Miss C Deacon, Mr C Davies Curriculum Year 7 Asia and Africa This is an exciting opportunity to explore the hidden wonders of two of the biggest continents. Europe and Antarctica This is an ongoing investigation into the physical and human environments across two divers plains The Americas An in depth focus study of key geographical features across North and South America, using geographical skills. Year 8 Coasts This is a local study of the ever changing coastal morphology and landforms. Weather and Climate A global investigation into the day to day changes within the atmosphere leading to global climatic changes, introducing weather hazards and their impacts. UK map skills An depth look at the Uk enhancing geographical knowledge and understanding of the surrounding environment through developing skills Year 9 Development This is a dynamic study into the growing world around us, with a focus on the new indicators of development, Case study Development This is an extension of develop with a focused study comparing a high income country to a low income country Changing Cities This is a new topic this year due to the introduction into the GCSE, this allows students the chance to explore, population, settlements and urbanisation. KS4 Exam Board and spec Year 11 Edexcel Geography A GCSE https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-a-2016.html Year 10 AQA Geography GCSE http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035 KS3 Resources http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrw76sg http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks3/geography/ http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/ Revision Along with in lesson resources such as starter word searches, solo, paired and group activities, map work, problem solving including maths and literacy skills KS4 Resources http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/ Along with the textbooks, in class resources including maths and literacy skills. News Resources By Mr M Tate 17th September 2017 General Khan Academy An excellent resource for all subjects BBC BiteSize GCSE and KS3 resources for most subjects Coursea Lots of free courses and links to museums etc TedEd Lots of videos on a wide variety of topics Apps List of Apps for students Please see department webpages for subject apps and links. News Numeracy Newsletter 19 2nd December 2021 Mrs C Titherington Download (PDF, 452KB) News,Student Noticeboard Numeracy Newsletter 18 25th November 2021 Mrs C Titherington Download (PDF, 488KB) News,Student Noticeboard Consultation – Proposed changes to Hartsdown Academy 24th November 2021 Mrs C Titherington Please use see form and letter below. Download form and use Adobe Acrobat or equivalent to complete digitally or print and complete. Download (PDF, 214KB) News Book Fair – Monday 6th December to Thursday 16th December 22nd November 2021 Mrs C Titherington Download (PDF, 1.61MB) News,Student Noticeboard Mind and Body Parent/Carer Information Sessions 11th November 2021 Mrs C Titherington Mind and Body recognise that parents/carers are often left with questions around mental health and may feel unsure how to deal with certain situations. With that in mind, we would like to offer you the opportunity to attend a free online session – ‘Supporting Young People who Self-Harm: Information for Parents/Carers.’ If you would like to attend then please find further information and book your place by following this link: Book a Place. The aim of our support is to increase your confidence in these areas, as well as providing an opportunity to explore strategies to best support a young person. In the meantime, here is the link to our Mind and Body in Kent website where you can find further information, as well as specific advice around self-harm for parents/carers which can be accessed here. If you have any queries with regards the above or require further information then please do not hesitate to contact our office on 01795 500882 or at MABadmin@wearewithyou.org.uk. News Sixth Form Open Evening 11th November 2021 Mrs C Titherington Download (PDF, 185KB) News,Year 11 SEN Coffee Morning – 18th November 11th November 2021 Mrs C Titherington News Numeracy Newsletter 17 3rd November 2021 Mrs C Titherington Download (PDF, 455KB) News,Student Noticeboard Year 8 Parents Evening 2nd November 2021 Mrs C Titherington Download (PDF, 58KB) News Numeracy Newsletter No. 16 18th October 2021 Mrs C Titherington Download (PDF, 457KB) News,Student Noticeboard ← Older posts Safeguarding Anonymously Report an Issue Twitter Tweets by HartsdownTech Hartsdown Academy Hartsdown Academy, George V Ave, Margate, CT9 5RE 01843 227957 hainf@hartsdown.org Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM School website powered by