Knowledge Organisers
A Knowledge Organiser is a document, no more than two sides of A4, that contains key facts and information that students need to have a basic knowledge and understanding of a topic. Most Knowledge Organisers will include the essential facts about the topic, usually laid out in easy-to-digest chunks; key vocabulary or technical terms and their meanings; images such as maps or diagrams; and famous quotations, if relevant.
A Knowledge Organiser develops over weeks creating a comprehensive revision tool to equip students for their assessments in week 8 of every assessment cycle.
The main benefit of knowledge organisers is that they give students and teachers the ‘bigger picture’ of a topic or subject area. Some topics can be complicated, so having the essential knowledge, clear diagrams, explanations and key terms on one document can be very helpful.
Research shows that our brains remember things more efficiently when we know the ‘bigger picture’ and can see the way that nuggets of knowledge within that subject area link together. Making links, essentially, helps information move into our long-term memory.
There will be a Knowledge Organiser for each subject, with tasks for each to be completed every week. The documents for this cycle can be viewed by clicking the Year Group links below;
Knowledge Organisers will be checked by Form tutors on a weekly basis. Form tutors will reward an effort grade based on the effort students have put into the tasks for their subjects. Class teachers will refer back to knowledge organiser during lessons and make the tasks completed an integral part of the learning moving forward.
Student Support and SENDCO
At Stone Lodge School we support and value the abilities of ALL of our students. We strongly believe that it is our duty to provide equal opportunities for every young person in our care and a safe and fully equipped learning environment, which caters to the needs of every student as an individual. We are committed to inclusion within the school curriculum and participation in all aspects of school life.
Stone Lodge School adopts a ‘holistic approach’ to special educational needs. All staff work to ensure inclusion of all students. We are committed to ensuring that students with special educational needs can fulfil their potential and achieve optimal educational outcomes through high quality teaching and learning. We ensure that all teachers and support staff who work with our SEN students are aware of the support to be provided and the teaching approaches to be used and work collaboratively to ensure SEN students can achieve their potential.
Mrs Artmann, Deputy Head Teacher, SENDCO.
[email protected]
For information regarding Kent Parent partnership Service please click here. This service offers impartial advice and support to parents with children with SEN. KPPS aim to empower parents and families of children with SEN to be confident to take an active an informed role in their child’s education and development. YMMWSL
Our school SEN Policy can be viewed by clicking here.
Our SEN Information Report can be viewed by clicking here.
Extra Curricular Activities
Stone Lodge School offers students a wide variety of opportunities to develop skills and gain experiences outside of the normal curriculum. There is a great breadth of extra-curriculum subjects offered by Stone Lodge School teaching staff or via visiting personnel.
Breakfast Club is available every morning 8am-8.35am – a space to have a healthy breakfast
Additionally, staff hold a homework club every school day except Wednesday from 3.30pm-4.30pm
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Lunch Time Year 9 /10 | Maths Games Club (Mrs Castellani/ Mr Hedger, W118) | Christian Union Club (Reflection Room) | Fitness Club Y9 and 10 only (Mr Field, Studio) | ||
Lunch Time Year 7/8/11 and 6th Form | BTEC Coursework (Mrs Finch, E101 ) | Yr 11 Coursework support (W017) | Christian Union Club (Reflection Room) | First Aid Club Yr7/8 ( Mrs Finch, W124) | Basketball Club Yr 7/8 (Sports Hall LBO) |
Yr 11 Basketball Club (Mr Field, Sports Hall | Yr 11 BTEC Coursework (E204) | Maths Games Club (Mrs Castellani/ Mr Hedger, W118) | |||
All Years Net Games (Miss Rutt, Sports Hall) | |||||
After School 3:30pm to 4:30pm | Homework Club Year 7 (E101) Year 8 (E105) Year 9/10 (E108) | Homework Club Year 7 (E101) Year 8 (E105) Year 9/10 (E108) | Homework Club Year 7 (E101) Year 8 (E105) Year 9/10 (E108) | Homework Club Year 7 (E101) Year 8 (E105) Year 9/10 (E108) | |
Netball All Years (Miss Rutt, Sports Hall) | Art Club (Mrs Jackson/ Miss Dodson, E212) | Yr8/9 Football B Team (Mr Bailey/ Ms George/ Miss Haynes) | Nail Art Club (Ms Clarke/ Ms Deacon, E203) | ||
Football- Boys KS3 (Mr Field/ | Football- Girls | STEM on track (Miss Cogswell, E206 Invitation only) | |||
Trampolining All Years | Dodgeball | ||||
Drama and Theatre Club KS3 (Mr Bailey, C009) | Y10 GCSE Music | ||||
School Choir (Dr Muller, E110) | |||||
Careers and Employability
We are members of the Kent and Medway Careers hub. We have a distinct careers programme that includes a range of experiences of workplaces, employer visits, and talks from specialist working in various sectors. This is combined with a whole school approach to careers learning within the curriculum to help our students appreciate the relevance of subject knowledge and skills in the workplace and understand the progression routes that are available.
Making well-informed decisions about their future careers and subject choices includes access to information about future career prospects and employment possibilities through tools such as Unifrog. To explore our offer for each year group in more detail please click here.
The School welcomes external providers and employers speaking with our students about career pathways as detailed in our Provider Access Policy.
Please contact [email protected] to arrange this or to discuss how you can develop links with our school to support our students career aspirations.
Evaluating the impact of the careers programme to ensure that it is effective and that students are making the most of the opportunities it provides is a vital part of our careers programme. We seek feedback from students and regularly review and reflect upon our provision. As the school grows our programme will adapt accordingly.
We hope that you have found this information helpful, please do let us know if you have any thoughts or feedback or can support Stone Lodge School by sharing your career journey. Lastly, if you are an alumnus of the school, we would invite you to follow us on LinkedIn.
Mrs Tiddy is the first point of contact for all careers related matters and can be contacted via email [email protected] or by telephone on 01322 240350
Mrs G Tiddy
Assistant Head Teacher and Careers Leader
We value input from parent/carers and businesses so if you are willing to contribute to our careers programme please email the careers leader.
To view our Careers Education and guidance Policy, please click here.
Student and Staff Portal
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At Stone Lodge School we believe that music education plays a vital role in a well-rounded education. Music is not just about playing notes; it fosters creativity, discipline, teamwork, and emotional expression. Learning a musical instrument can have a profound impact on a child’s development, and we are committed to providing high-quality music education that enriches their overall educational experience.
You can apply for lessons on a variety of instruments or voice at Stone Lodge School by completing the application form below. By completing this form, you are agreeing to the school sharing the contact information you have provided with the relevant singing or instrumental tutor.
Stone Lodge School facilitates instrument and singing lessons, completing safeguarding checks on all adults who interact with students. However, instrumental and singing teachers are freelance, therefore, any contractual agreements for lessons are between the instrumental or singing tutor and the parent/guardian responsible for paying for the lessons. All lessons must take place in school, not at a different location, especially not a tutor’s personal residence.
Students can choose to bring in their own instrument from home or use an instrument in school for their lesson. If you are bringing your own instrument in from home, this can be left in the music storage cupboard during the school day. Please note, the school does not own all the instruments listed and your instrumental/singing tutor will inform you whether bringing in their own instrument is required.
Lessons are delivered using a variety of methods, each with a different associated cost. You can opt for:
Piano, Keyboard & Singing
30 minute individual lessons £160 for 10 lessons
20 minute individual lessons £110 for 10 lessons
*20 minute shared lessons – 2 people £80 for 10 lessons
*20 minute shared lessons – 4 people £50 for 10 lessons
*Please note, for shared lessons can only start once 2 or 4 people have requested this option.
Guitar/Bass/Ukulele/Drum Kit
30 minute individual lessons £22.50 each
20 minute individual lessons £15 each
All other instruments
£80 per month for 30 minute individual lessons
Prices are indicative and the tutor will provide you with the exact cost when they contact you.
You can complete our online application form for lessons by clicking here or your child can collect a paper version of the application form from the music department.
Any questions relating to instrumental/singing tuition at Stone Lodge School should be directed to Mr Muller, Head of Music via [email protected]
Library
Our Library is a warm and welcoming place and is open daily from 8.30am-4.30pm which is staffed by our Librarian Mrs Nguyen and a team of Student Library Assistants who are on hand to offer help, advice and recommendations.
All students become an automatic member of the Library and are allowed up to three books at a time for four weeks.
All are welcome to join our Student Book Club which meets every Tuesday after school.
Borrowing and reserving books
Students can reserve or take books out using their ID card if taking books out in the library. If students would like to reserve a book they be issued with a barcode number to stick in their planner. Students can log onto the Libresoft website by clicking here which allows them to access the Library system remotely. This enables them to check the catalogue, reserve and renew books and leave reviews for the books they’ve read.
Our Library is stocked with a vast number of new and classic books from a range of genres available for students to borrow.
Click on the below tiles to see a small selection from each genre and to read the book synopsis.
Action &
Adventure
BAME
(Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic)
Biographies
Bullying
Classics
Crime & Mystery
Dystopian Worlds
Fantasy
Feminist Literature
Gender & Identity
Horror
Mental Health
Refugees &
Asylum Seekers
Romance & Love
Science Fiction
