School
Day
What time does school start?
When do we have assembly?
How long is the school day?
How long are the lessons?
School Rules
What should I do if I will be absent from school
(due to sickness/family problems/hospital appointment etc.)?
What do I do if I am late for school?
What is the discipline like?
Teachers
Who will teach me?
Uniform
What is the school uniform like?
Is the school uniform the same in the summer?
Equipment
What happens if I forget my PE kit?
What should I do if I find someone elses property?
Do I have to buy my own equipment?
What happens if I forget my books?
Will I have somewhere to put my school things?
School Day
What
time does school start?
School starts promptly at 8:30 am. The bell rings at this time
and students are expected in school.
When
do we have assembly?
Each year has formal assembly every week in the main school
hall. These are usually led by a member of the Senior Leadership
Team, focusing on the "Theme of the Week". The Director
of Learning may call additional members to celebrate year successes
or on special occassions.
How
long is the school day?
The school day runs from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm. There is a
20 minute break at 10:50 am and lunch is 45 minutes long starting
at 1:10 pm. Students are registered in the morning in their
tutor bases at
8:30 am. Students should be in their period 5 lesson at 1:55
to be registered as 'present' for the afternoon session.
How
long are the lessons?
There are five 1 hour lessons, the first of which starts at
8:50 am. There is one lesson in the afternoon.
School Rules
What
should I do if I will be absent from school (due to sickness/family
problems/hospital appointment etc.)?
Please ring the school as soon as possible to let us know about
your son/daughter's absence. Please provide a note addressed
to your child's form tutor upon his /her return. A note is required
for our records.
What
do I do if I am late for school?
If you arrive between 8:30 am and 8:50 am, report it to your
tutor base - please do not sign at Student
Services. If you arrive after 8:50 am, report to Student Services
reception and then go straight to class.
What
is the discipline like?
The school's 'behaviour for learning' system is displayed around
the school in prominent locations. Students are rewarded for
their achievements but there are consequences too for behaviour
which interupts the learning ethos of our school. Further details
can found in the 'Information
for New Parents' booklet.
Teachers
Who
will teach me?
(Please click for Staff List Sept
08)
Uniform
What
is the school uniform like? (Please
click for uniform doc)
Is
the school uniform the same in the summer? (Please
click for uniform doc)
Equipment
What
happens if I forget my PE kit?
The best policy is alway to find the member of staff and explain
the situation. 'One off' problems can be dealt with - it is
when it becomes a persistant problem that we begin to get concerned
as regular physical activity is so important and valued by the
school. The PE staff always have clean kit they can offer you
so you can participate
What
should I do if I find someone elses property?
All lost property should be handed in to the 'Student Services'
reception.
Do
I have to buy my own equipment?
You are asked to buy some standard equipment to ensure you
learn effectively. Follow this link
to see what is required.
What
happens if I forget my books?
If you forget your books, approach your teacher first. Telling
them may well mean they can help you out, especially if it is
a one off.
Will
I have somewhere to put my school things?
Subject to availability, students can rent a locker which is
subjecto a deposit. The team at 'Student Services' provide this
service. Your tutor base can also be a good place to keep some
of your things. Your tutor will tell you more.
Getting to School?
Can
I come to school on my bike?
We encourage students
to come to school by bike. From September 2008 there will be
a designated cycle path leading from the front entrance gate
to our recently installed shiny new bike sheds.
How
do I find the school?
Follow this link for map
Can
I have a map of the school?
Follow this link for map
Break Times
What
food is available at breaktime and lunch?
Follow this link for School Menus
What
do I do and where do I go at lunchtimes?
Students can eat their lunch in our restaurant's dining rooms
(one for Years 7,8 and 9 and another for Years 10 and 11.) Students
can also eat outside and under our 'canopy' near the dance studio.
What
do I do and where do I go at breaktime?
Year 7 can spend break in the hall - where a canteen service
is available - or outside. All other years can use their respective
dining rooms to purchase food.
Homework
What
homework will I get?
Follow this link for homework information
How
much homework will I get?
Follow this link for homework information
Safety
What
should I do if there is a fire?
Each classroom has the fire instructions clearly displayed.
When a continuous bell rings you should follow your teacher's
instructions carefully. the important thing is not to run or
to panic but to leave the building with your teacher in an orderley
manner, leaving by the nearest exit
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