GUÍA PARA PADRES Y ESTUDIANTES 2024

Early Years
Lower School
Upper School

I. Introduction

Newton College was founded in 1979 by Asociación Educacional Williamson del Perú as a non-profit organisation which aims to provide pupils with a humanistic, technological and bilingual education of the highest world standards.
These guidelines explain what is expected of pupils of Newton College. It summarises educational goals, school procedures and pupil responsibilities.
At Newton College, we attach a lot of importance to caring, interpersonal relationships between all members of the school community.

II. Pupil Profile

“To be recognised worldwide for its academic excellence and educational style.”

“We are a Peruvian-British School, committed to developing the full potential of our pupils in order for them to become well-rounded and successful citizens.”

Respect: We treat people, the world around us and ourselves with dignity and care.
Integrity: We are honest, just and trustworthy in both word and action.
Commitment: We fulfil our responsibilities and goals with initiative, enthusiasm and perseverance.
Empathy: We understand the feelings and reasoning of others, and act with solidarity.

As an IB world School, Newton College is fully committed to the principal aim of the International Baccalaureate, namely to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:

  • Inquirers: We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
  • Knowledgeable: We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
  • Thinkers: We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. d. Communicators: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
  • Good communicators: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
  • Principled: We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and respect for the dignity and rights of other people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
  • Open-minded: We critically appreciate our own culture and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
  • Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
  • Risk-takers: We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and changes.
  • Balanced: We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives–intellectual, physical and emotional– to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognise our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
  • Reflective: We thoughtfully consider the world and our ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

Newton College is divided into three major levels: Early Years, Lower School and Upper School. Early Years is subdivided into four levels:

  • Level I: Children from 2 to 2 years 11 months old
  • Level II: Children from 3 to 3 years 11 months old
  • Pre-Kinder: Children from 4 to 4 years 11 months old
  • Kinder: Children from 5 to 5 years 11 months old

    • Note: Ages to be reached by March 31st of the academic year.


III. General Procedures

The academic year runs from March to December. It is divided into four terms with holiday periods in between. More information can be found in our school calendar on the intranet.

During the first few weeks of classes, the timetable in Early Years is flexible as we understand that the children are young and need to settle in gradually to their new school environment.
Early Years students, due to their young age, count on having a little time before their school routine begins each day. This time allows them to carry out some small responsibilities, as well as further develop their social skills through interacting independently with classmates and teachers.

  • The regular Early Years timetables are organised according to the needs of each Level:

    • LEVEL ARRIVAL TIME DISMISSAL TIME
    Level I Between 7:15 and 8:45 AM Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 1:00 PM
    Wed: 12:45 PM
    Level II Between 7:15 and 8:15 AM Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 1:00 PM
    Wed: 12:45 PM
    Pre-Kinder Between 7:15 and 8:00 AM Mon, Wed, Fri: 1:00 PM
    Tue, Thu: 3:05 PM
    Kindergarten Between 7:15 and 8:00 AM Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday: 3:05 p.m.
    and Wed: 1.00 p.m.

  • All students who come with their parents and/or guardians or with authorised transport must enter through door #3 or #5 and then go through gate K.
  • All vehicles must show the corresponding entrance card, issued by the school administration and delivered to parents and/or guardians through their youngest child.

    • We understand that changes can be challenging for young children. For this reason, there is an adaptation period at the start of the school year, which includes a reduced timetable, along with an adaptation program to support students with their new routines and classroom expectations. During this period, authorised persons may accompany your child/ren to the classroom at drop-off time, and then pick them up from the classroom at the end of the school day.

  • It is important for students to attend School, classes and other events scheduled throughout the school year.
  • Please note that if there is a prolonged absence, we can coordinate with the family regarding ways to support the child academically on a case-by-case basis.
  • Students register their attendance by scanning their QR code at any of the Newton College entrance doors.

    • Furthermore, we encourage you to bring your child to School before the formal class time. Arriving at School early means students:


  • Have more time to engage in social activities
  • Can settle into their routines and adapt to their schedule for the day
  • Manage their own expectations

    • Children become very anxious if there is any delay in picking them up, so we ask that you be punctual at dismissal time too. In the case of an emergency and you are unable to arrive on time to pick up your child, please contact the EY secretary: 207 - 9999 ext. 212.

  • Parents or guardians request permission through the Intranet.
  • If it is an emergency or an unanticipated situation, the level secretary can enter the dismissal on the Intranet.
  • For discharge through the infirmary, the nurse records the dismissal on the Intranet. The tutor, level secretary, security and the parents and/or guardians will receive an automatic notification. Additionally, the nurse will call the parents or guardians to pick up the student from School.

  • Only authorised persons (parents/guardians) are allowed to enter and pick up the student from their respective classroom. Always remember to scan your QR codes upon entering and exiting the EY premises. Once the student is picked up from the classroom, we encourage you to actively supervise your children to ensure safety and avoid loitering in the playground.
  • You may request any changes through the Intranet, indicating the pick-up date, and the full name and DNI/CE of the person who will pick up your child.

    • In the event of recurring unjustified absences, the following measures will be applied:


  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate three unjustified absences in a semester will receive a notification letter from the level heads to the emails recorded on the intranet.
  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate five unjustified absences in a semester will be summoned by email to a meeting with the tutor or mentor and the deputy head of level.

    • In the event of recurring unjustified tardiness, the following measures will be applied to our students in Kindergarten:


  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate five unjustified tardiness in a two-month period will receive an automatic notification letter from the level heads to the emails indicated in the intranet.
  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate eight unjustified tardiness in a two-month period will be summoned by email to a meeting with the tutor or mentor and the deputy head of level.
  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate ten unjustified tardiness in a two-month period will be summoned by email to a meeting with the tutor or mentor and the deputy head of level and will sign a letter of commitment.

    • Students spend their breaks in our age-appropriate playground with teacher supervision. During these times, our level nurse is in a designated area where she is easily accessible in case of emergency. Kindergarten students have two 30-minute breaks, and Nursery pupils have one 30-minute break.

    Every day, all Early Years classes have a short break for Fruit Time. This encourages children to try a broad range of fruit and vegetables alongside their peers, fostering healthy eating habits. The exact time and organisation of this activity will be communicated to families via the Class Tutor.


    We believe that well-balanced and nutritious snacks help our young learners to feel full, fueled and focussed, and therefore encourage you to send healthy snacks such as fruit, cheese, crackers, raw vegetables, yoghurt, etc. and to avoid sending unhealthy snacks such as candy, soft drinks, etc. Sending a wide variety of foods helps to widen your child's food preferences. For snack time, students may bring a small placemat and a napkin in their lunch box. They should also bring a water bottle. Every article should be marked with the student’s full name.


    Kinder pupils have their lunch at 1:00 PM each day, and Pre-Kinder pupils at 1:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They may bring their own lunch in a special container to keep it warm (for example, a thermo), because we will not be able to heat it. Alternatively, you may take the catering’s food service with appropriate anticipation by emailing https://colegios.charlotte.com.pe/ In this case, the supplier will take the food to EY’s lunch area in disposable containers.


    Lunch orders must be placed directly with the supplier and any change or cancelation must be informed to them, in accordance to their requirements. In case of special diets, parents and/or guardians must directly contact the supplier (Charlotte-2024) at 994670766 or https://colegios.charlotte.com.pe/, newton@charlotte.com.pe and inform the tutor and the nurse (enfermeria.ey@newton.edu.pe).


    IV. Justifications

  • In case of student tardiness or absences, the parent or guardian must justify the reason for the absence or lateness through the intranet and attach the evidence if necessary (e.g. medical appointment). The justification of absences must be within the next 5 business days of the occurrence of the absence.
  • The secretary of each level checks and approves justifications.

  • Health
  • Death in the family
  • Qualified and federated athletes or artists (with prior management permission)
  • Other cases duly justified and approved by the level leadership or the National Director

    • V. Infirmary and Emergency procedures

  • The school infirmaries have professional nurses prepared to assist with first aid in case of emergencies,as well as an appropriately-equipped infirmary to care for the students. If your child is receiving medical treatment and needs to take any medication during school time, you must give the nurse the medicine directly, with instructions written by the doctor, as well as send a message to the Class Tutor through Toddle to keep her informed. The nurse will be responsible for giving the required medication to your child at the specific times prescribed on the doctor's medical certificate.
  • If you need to send the medicine with the student, it is imperative that the medical instructions are attached in an email to the infirmary enfermeria.ey@newton.edu.pe
  • Please do not send your child to School if he/she is showing cold/flu symptoms such as coughing, runny nose and fever. In addition, if these symptoms are present due to allergies or if your child is taking any medication that may affect his/her behaviour or ability to function at full capacity, please provide us with a medical certificate.
  • In case of a serious accident or sudden illness, the tutor will get in touch with you to inform you accordingly, and the nurse will send the report by email. If the student needs to be removed from School, you must pick them up from the Early Years Infirmary or authorise your child’s transportation to the medical centre of your choice.
  • It is of the utmost importance to have your updated emails and phone numbers on record, especially your mobile number, so that we may contact you straight away. Please notify the school immediately if you change your phone numbers.

  • Early Years teachers are trained to evacuate students in case of an emergency. All doors will be kept obstacle-free. Teachers will ensure that backpacks and any other objects do not obstruct the hallways or exits.
  • All special security rules must be followed in all classrooms including the Drama and Music rooms. Specific safety instructions will be given by staff in case of emergency. Teachers and students must comply with specific rules when they visit the library, Audio visual room, staff room, SUM, Theatre and Sports Centre. All safety measures will be visible on posters inside/outside venues.

  • In case of an emergency (tremor, fire, etc.) an alarm will sound and students will follow specific staff members’ instructions. In this way, evacuations will be carried out in an orderly manner. The most important points to remember are: Remain calm and follow staff members´ instructions Do not carry anything in hands Exit quickly and calmly, without running or pushing
  • If students are at the SUM, library, Audio visual room, music classrooms or in the theatre, they will walk straight to the final concentration location in the sports fields.
  • If the students are near or inside a building in Early Years during a tremor, they will gather first in their patios until an authority advises them that it is safe to move towards the fields.
  • Likewise, parents or family members who are on the school campus during an evacuation procedure must follow the instructions of our authorities and designated staff, and collaborate with the process at all times.
  • In case of an extreme emergency, the School will announce the evacuation measures through the School's official channels (Toddle, intranet, email, telephone) and the level ambassador.
  • In that given situation, students must be picked up by their parents or the people registered in the emergency form, on the School’s Intranet, recorded at the time of registration.

    • VI. Communications

    If you have any concern about your child or an administrative query, you may contact one of the following members of staff depending on the nature of your concern or query:

  • Level secretary
  • Tutor
  • Specific teacher
  • Coordinators
  • Psychologists
  • Head or Deputy Head of Level

  • The Intranet (communication School-Parents): To keep the parents informed about the School’s activities and events. You can access this tool through our webpage. Our Systems Department will send parents a username and password which are required to access.
  • Toddle: This system serves to maintain fluid communication between teachers and parents. We expect parents to check their children's Toddle classroom as soon as they receive a notification. Through it, you may also request appointments with the teacher, coordinators, psychologists or Heads of Level. In order to keep parents regularly informed about students’ learning, each Early Years Class has a Toddle Portal, only for parents who have a child in that class. Here you may find publications about class activities, outings and celebrations, as well as some resources you can use at home (for example, songs and stories). Early Years parents may also find important academic information such as Infographics, Early Years Events, What's Next In Early Years episodes, Level Events, and other announcements.
  • Email: The School will send formal circulars through email.

    • Visits to places of interest form an important part of students’ learning experiences. Students in Level I, Level II, Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten take part in trips that support the units of inquiry they are studying.
    Students will ONLY take part in such visits once parental permission has been given through the intranet. Written, email or verbal authorization will not be accepted. No exceptions will be made. Parents will be informed of the study visits with due notice.


    VII. Houses

    All students, from Level I to Form VI, belong to one of the four Houses, named after British royal families: Lancaster (red), Tudor (green), Windsor (blue) and York (yellow). Siblings belong to the same house.

  • To give all students the opportunity to participate in cultural, social and sports activities.
  • Encourage integration among students from all levels.
  • Encourage cooperation spirit and healthy competition among students.

    • All our students begin with the system and are expected to participate encouraging their House. TheHouse Coordinator, together with the Early Years Senior Leadership Team, choose Kindergarten students (a boy and a girl) to be House Captains and help organise and motivate the House teams. Each activity earns points, and at the Closing Ceremony at the end of the year, the winner of the house shield is announced.


    VIII. Uniforms

    During 2024 all students must wear the new school uniform. Garments from the old uniform will not be allowed.

  • Two-coloured cap or beige hat (mandatory for Early Years and Lower School)
  • White piqué polo shirt or beige V-neck polo
  • Green shorts or green sweatpants
  • White school socks with a green stripe or fully white socks
  • Mainly white or mainly black trainers
  • Beige hoodie
  • Green pullover
  • Official House shirt (for House activities)
  • Kindergarten-swimming lessons: For these lessons children must bring a bathing suit, towel, a silicone bathing cap and sandals.

    • All these articles (including socks, shoes and underwear) should be marked with the student’s full name to prevent any losses. Using articles of clothing which are not part of the uniform will not be permitted.

  • Children must permanently have a spare change of uniform in their backpack in case of accidents. Having this change of clothes prevents a student's discomfort when it is necessary for him/her to change.
  • It is also recommended that parents send sunscreen as the use of sunscreen is imperative for outdoor activities. Please also send a packet of wet wipes, as well as an old t-shirt for doing art. All articles should be marked with the student’s full name.

    • IX. Materials and Facilities of the School

  • In Early Years, all material (paper, cardboards, worksheets, pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, etc.) are included in the educational cost. Students receive all materials necessary to work throughout the year.
  • Library books are loaned to students and must be taken care of and returned in a similar condition when requested. Damaged books will have to be replaced or paid for.

    • For instrument lessons children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All instruments must be labelled with the student’s name. Students may bring their instruments with them, or parents may bring the instruments and take them directly to Music class.

    Students must be careful not to damage school resources and property. Parents will have to pay for all intentional damage, and students will receive appropriate formative measures in alignment with the students discipline system.

    School will not be held accountable for any loss or deterioration of toys or jewellery your children might bring to School. Please avoid sending any of the aforementioned articles.


  • Students will have to bring all their belongings and uniform garments duly marked with their name and last name.
  • Items labelled with the student's name left in the classroom, will be sent home by the class teacher.
  • Items not labelled with the student's name will be sent to the level secretary’s office and kept for a week.
  • After a week those items will be sent to the Lost and Found located on the first floor of the main parking lot (next to the elevator)
  • At the end of the term all items not claimed will be donated.

    • X. Curriculum

    The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. The programme:

  • Encourages international-mindedness in the students through the IBO Learner Profile
  • Encourages a positive attitude towards learning, by engaging students in inquiries and developing their awareness of the process of learning so that they become lifelong learners.
  • Reflects real life by encouraging learning beyond traditional subjects with meaningful in-depth inquiries into real issues
  • Emphasises, through the learner profile, the development of the whole student – physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.

    • For more information, please consult the school webpage or the webpage for the International Baccalaureate Organization (www.ibo.org).
    In Early Years the curriculum provides children with authentic opportunities to learn through play and to focus on fundamental developmental skills. We value early childhood as a stage in which play is the main engine of inquiry, because it gives children the ability to choose, fosters agency, and offers opportunities to inquire about concepts and personal interests. The curriculum also focuses on the development of interpersonal relationships, taking into account learning spaces that encourage exploration and develop symbolic expression.
    From the age of 3 children are exposed to English as an additional language and the curriculum is delivered in both languages (Spanish and English).


    XI. Studies and assessment

    The principal academic responsibility of pupils is to develop the study habits described in the IB Learner Profile and the Newton Graduate Profile. Ultimately, pupils should become successful, lifelong, independent learners.

    Nursery and Kinder pupils have a system called “Reading for Pleasure”, in which each pupil takes home a book of their choice, in either English or Spanish, to be read with their parents or a responsible adult. Pupils can keep the book for roughly a week.

    In Early Years, the evaluation process is based on the importance of respecting the comprehensive development of children, measuring the individual efforts of each one and respecting their pace of learning and emotional, physical and intellectual maturity.
    Throughout their learning, students are evaluated formatively and summatively. Formatively, to collect information and provide the necessary scaffolding for learning, and summatively to collect information about the level of achievement as a result of their learning.

    Details of students’ progress and performance are shared at the end of each term with parents through meetings in which the portfolio is used as the primary reporting tool. These reports are also shared through our school Intranet and are organised as follows:

  • Progress reports (May and October): They are based on formative assessment and report on the student's progress with respect to the evaluation criteria of the first semester. These reports include a list of written recommendations that parents can do at home to support those areas that students need to continue consolidating.
  • Performance reports (July and December): They are based on summative assessment and report on the student's performance in the different disciplines and Units of Inquiry, as a result of their learning. Although performance reports are based on quantitative data (Achievement Criteria: Beginning, Developing, Achieving, and Excelling), the information shared with parents is descriptive and qualitative in nature, in order to provide them with individualised feedback about their children's performance. This report is also delivered in written form.
  • Student-Led Conferences (November): As a celebration of their learning, Pre-K and Kindergarten students demonstrate their agency by leading a two-way meeting in front of their parents, where they share their interests, identify new learning and reflect on their abilities.

    • XII. Discipline

    Newton College believes that discipline is the capacity of our students to develop their moral reasoning and judgments which allow them to voluntarily comply with social norms and agreements. Its objective is to ensure that students do the right thing based not on external control, but on the internalisation of the values practised at the School and on the exercise of their socio-emotional skills that our curriculum develops.

    A regulatory measure is an action that aims to strengthen discipline in students. None of the behavioural regulatory measures adopted by Newton College disrupts access to education. Newton College understands the following regulatory measures:

  • Corrective measures are formal calls for good sense and judgement concerning the disciplinary expectations that the School maintains following its educational standards.
  • Formative measures are strategies that seek to motivate students to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions, understand the causes of their behaviour, change it, repair the damage caused and restore the affected relationships. Due to their pedagogical nature, formative measures are developed by teachers as part of their educational functions. To do this, they can count on the accompaniment and support of the Student Engagement Department.
  • Recognitions are incentives granted to students who have outstandingly demonstrated one or more attributes of the student profile expected by the School or who have contributed to improving the local and/or global school environment. Recognitions can be profile points or the “Headmaster award”.

    • The disciplinary system places all students on a scale with four levels:

  • Excelling: Students at this level have demonstrated outstanding behaviour and are eligible to receive special awards.
  • Achieving: All students start at this level.
  • Developing: Students at this level will receive individual support from the School's Student Engagement Department.
  • Beginning: Students at this level will receive individual support from the School's Student Engagement Department.

    • A student's placement on the disciplinary scale is determined by his or her behaviour. Each incident is recorded in the student's disciplinary record, which is on the School's digital platform.
    Inappropriate behaviour will be addressed through corrective and formative measures. Corrective measures may include consequences and other sanctions imposed by the School's Disciplinary Committee. These corrective measures have a weight in the behaviour system that reflects both the intensity and frequency of the sanctioned behaviour.
    Due to the young age of the pupils, the conduct system is based on teaching them to reflect on their conduct at every moment and to respect the rules of conduct in their class.


    XIII. Complementary activities

    All pupils in Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten take part in a range of activities during the afternoon, and these are included in the school timetable. The activities generally take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Pre-Kinder, and Mondays and Fridays for Kinder. They are part of the academic curriculum, allowing the student to develop a variety of talents. More details regarding activities will be provided during the first weeks of classes.

    Recognising the young age of our students, simple birthday celebrations (which include singing happy birthday and eating a birthday treat) are permitted at School. These celebrations will take place only during non-academic times (i.e. tutorial time, snack and break). Parents may send a cake to share or treats such as cookies, mini-cupcakes, etc. (Only one item please- anything additional will be sent home.) Additionally, please consider if someone in your child’s class has a special diet and bring something different for him/her. Parents may bring the cake in the morning when they drop their child at School or they may choose to come to School at the time designated by the class tutor to sing happy birthday. Please note: no party invitations, decorations or party favours are permitted.

    In the Early Years, we celebrate diverse events and sometimes request that students bring food to share with their classmates. The class Parent Ambassadors, together with the EY Senior Leadership Team, have created a list of healthy food items that are allowed to be brought into School by students during these events.