Parent Handbook 2012-13.pdf - Beacon Hill School

Parent Information Booklet 2012 - 13IntroductionWelcome to Beacon Hill School. The information listed in this booklet should assist you inunderstanding our school and in particular Year 1.We hope your child enjoys their stay at Beacon Hill School and works hard to achievesuccess. The staff at Beacon Hill School requests your co-operation and support in makingyour child’s school life as successful and happy as possible.Parent meetings will be held during the year to bring you up-to-date with current methodsand strategies in teaching, as it is likely there will be differences to your own schoolingexperience.Beacon Hill School aims to provide a safe, secure and caring environment where all ourstudents, irrespective of ability, are valued as individuals. Our school is a happy place wherestudents want to come and learn. The staff is made up of dedicated professionals providingan all-round education of the very highest quality academically, creatively and sociallyensuring that each child has the opportunity to reach their potential.The students come to us from over thirty countries and this international mix adds a greatdeal to the atmosphere and the richness of the school experience.An active Parent Teacher Association and School Council support our school ensuring theschool achieves its aims.Together through mutual support and participation we will be able to provide your childwith experiences that will allow them to enjoy success and become a self-confident andhappy member of Beacon Hill School.We are a community that is very proud of the school and we hope that you and your childwill enjoy being a part of the Beacon Hill School family.7