Welcome to Felpham Community College!

All of us at Felpham welcome you to our school and look forward to meeting you soon.

We know you will find Felpham an exciting place to learn and make new friends and we will welcome you on Friday 4th September 2020.

Arrangements for the First Day of Term Friday 4th September 2020

On arrival

You should meet in front of the Main Building, by Reception, from 8.15am where you will be directed into the Main Hall.

Your Year Leader will ask you to line up in your tutor group and your Tutor will

accompany you to your tutor room for periods 1 and 2. You will be given a student planner, your timetable and your locker key (if they

are available) and also have a tour of the school. You will be taught lessons during periods 3 to 5 and return to your Tutor in your

tutor room period 6.

The school need to take your fingerprint so you can use our Canteen, if we have not been able to do this before September, you will have this taken during the

day too. I look forward to meeting you soon. Best wishes

Mr M Anstiss Headteacher

Arrangements for the First Day of Term Friday 4th September 2020

What you should bring:

Bag (named, strong and suitable)

Reading book

Key-ring for your locker key (if they are available)

Packed lunch.

Bottle of water in a clear plastic bottle - we have FCC reusable bottles for sale at £1.50.

Pencil case (named) containing:

Pens (black, blue and red) Pencils Coloured pencils Ruler Eraser Basic calculator Sharpener

Please note that we sell all of the equipment needed above at low cost in the stationery shop in our Library should you need to purchase on the day.

Year 7 Team

We are really looking forward to you starting with us in September.

If you need any help, information or support, you can always speak to a member of the Y7 Team or your Form Tutor.

The Year 7 Team are as follows:

Mr E Whiffin, Deputy Headteacher

Mrs S Reeves, Year 7 Leader

Mrs R Wilson, Year 7 Manager

Who do I turn to if I need help at FCC?

There are times when we all need support. Your first point of contact is your Form Tutor, as you will see them every day and they are here to help you settle in and to become the very best that you can be. However, there are also some other key people to help you during your time here:

If ever you find yourself feeling lost or confused, you can always ask any student or member of staff. If they cannot help you themselves, they can always point you in the right direction of someone who can help.

Our Welfare Assistant - Mrs Stout works with students who need medical interventions throughout the day for existing and new conditions. If you feel ill, you can visit her office and she will assess how you are. It may be that you need monitoring, in which case you will be sent back to lessons and asked to return later, or you may be sent home. The Welfare Assistant will contact your Parent/Carer to collect you if necessary. Rather than contacting your Parent/Carer yourself, you must always see the Welfare Assistant if you think you may have to be sent home.

The Curriculum Support Unit - Mr Foster leads his team in supporting students who may need some help in accessing their learning. From helping with reading and writing to working alongside students in class, the team are always helping you maximise your potential.

Our Librarian - Mr Thraves is always happy to recommend new titles to you and will even buy in requested books if we do not have the latest instalment in a popular series. He also runs the school stationery shop and oversees students who choose to do their homework in the library. At different points in the year, there will be different reading clubs for you to join.

Safeguarding - Mrs Covill is the person to talk to if you have any worries about your safety or another student’s safety. Mrs Covill works closely with tutors, Year Leaders, Year Managers and the Learning Support Unit to ensure all students here are kept safe. The Learning Support Unit work hard to support our students who are feeling anxious, nervous or in need of some extra support for a number of different reasons. They have their own unit on the edge of the school so that students can access a quieter space when in need of support.

The School Day

The school day begins at 8.25am and ends at 2.50pm. During the day you will have six different lessons each of which last 50 minutes.

The day is divided up like this:

8.25 Warning Bell

8.30 - 8.35 Registration

8.35 - 8.50 Tutor Time or Assembly

8.50 - 9.40 Lesson 1

9.40 - 10.30 Lesson 2

10.30 - 10.50 Break

10.50 - 11.40 Lesson 3

11.40 - 12.30 Lesson 4

12.30 - 1.05 Lunch

1.05 Warning Bell

1.10 - 2.00 Lesson 5

2.00 - 2.50 Lesson 6

2.50 End of day

Question Answer

What time do I need to be at school?

You are allowed into the school buildings at 8.25am. When the weather is bad, you will be allowed in at 8.15am.

Where do I go at break and lunchtime?

Outside or to the cafeteria or the Main Hall unless the ‘wet break’ bell goes, in which case you go to the cafeteria or your designated ‘wet break’ room.

Can I drink water in lessons?

Yes (most of the time) - provided it is in a clear plastic bottle. Reusable bottles are available for sale in the Library.

Are there any places I must not go?

Arun Leisure Centre (unless supervised), behind the Arun Leisure Centre and north of the Astroturf (marked by a red line).

The Staff car parks, kitchen compound and the paved area in front of the staff entrance.

Do not use Reception area to access other areas of the school.

Sixth Form link corridor and Sixth Form Quad.

Am I allowed to bring my mobile phone to school?

Yes - it must be kept in a bag or blazer pocket and switched off at all times whilst on the school site.

Where is my Year Office?

Room N23B, North Building in the maths area.

Where are the toilets? Look at the map - they are clearly marked on it.

Am I allowed to cycle to school?

Yes. There are storage racks for bicycles.

We have CCTV cameras to enhance security but you must lock your bicycle.

While we do our best, neither FCC nor WSCC can accept responsibility for stored bicycles.

We strongly recommend all students wear cycle helmets.

Are there any things I must not bring to school?

Yes - anything that is dangerous, for example laser pens, fireworks, knives and catapults, matches and lighters. Anything that might cause damage to our learning environment, for example chewing gum, Tippex, bottles of ink.

Is PE compulsory for all students?

Yes - students across England between the ages of 5-16 years must actively participate in PE lessons to develop skills, knowledge, enjoyment and lead a healthy lifestyle.

How do I get a locker key? Lockers are provided as near to your Tutor Room as possible. If your Parent/Carer has paid the locker key deposit, your Tutor will give you a locker key once they are available.

Please put this on your key ring to keep it safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shall I do if:-

I get lost? Look at the map in this booklet or your student planner or ask another student or teacher.

I am late? Before 8.45am go to your Tutor Room as usual or wait

outside the assembly room door and see your Tutor after assembly. After 8.45am go to Reception to sign the late list.

I lose some of my property?

Check in the room where you think you left it and ask the teacher. Go to Reception and ask there. (Make sure your property is clearly labelled.)

I lose my locker key? You should tell your Form Tutor or Year Office.

Your Parent/Carer will need to pay £5 for a replacement key, this can take a while so please keep your key safe and on a key-ring.

I cannot wear my full uniform?

Ask your Parent/Carer to contact your Year Office or Form Tutor.

I forget my lunch? Go and see your Form Tutor or Year Office.

I feel ill? Tell your teacher who will send you to the Medical Room.

I am unwell and not able to attend school?

Your Parent/Carer should telephone the school in the morning for each day you are unwell, explaining the reason for your absence.

I need a Holiday Request Form?

Please go to Reception to collect a form. No holidays will be authorised for any year group unless there are exceptional circumstances agreed by the Headteacher or the designated Deputy Headteacher.

I get into a muddle with organising my homework?

Talk to your Form Tutor or peer mentors. Attend the daily Homework Club in the library each afternoon from 2.50-4.00pm.

I forget to do a piece of homework?

Tell your teacher straight away.

I have friendship problems?

Talk to your Form Tutor, Year Manager or peer mentors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stationery Shop At Felpham Community College students are expected to be well equipped for lessons. We run a stationery shop in the school library on a daily basis that offers good value for money. If you have not been able to purchase your equipment beforehand, you will be able to buy a starter pack from the Library for £14.00 on the first day of term.

Starter pack includes:

1 x pencil case

1 x handwriting pen

4 x eziball biros

1 x set of colouring pencils

1 x ruler

1 x pencil

1 x highlighter

1 x maths set

1 x scientific calculator

We often stock other items like folders, dividers and different pens, feel free to come into the Library and see what we have in stock. Equipment for specific lessons is listed below:

English: Pocket dictionary and thesaurus (recommended for home use)

Maths and Science: A scientific calculator (recommended Casio Fx-83GTX) this can be purchased from the school or local retailers

A compass

A long ruler (30cm)

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