Welcome to New Intake Evening Thursday, July 2 nd 2015 A Good School on a journey to become Outstanding Miss J.A. Clark Headteacher Ethos: Aspiration Excellence Highest Quality of Learning and Achievement Respect The very best -no second best! Every student being the best they can be. Focussing relentlessly on success and outcomes. ParentsSchool Success and Achievement STUDENT Welcome to New Intake Evening Thursday, July 2 nd 2015 A Good School on a journey to become Outstanding Miss J.A. Clark Headteacher Year 7 Pastoral Staff Senior Progress Leader Mr G. Birrell Yr 7 Student Progress Coordinator (Care, Guidance and Support) - Ms J. Kelly Year 7 Pastoral Staff KS3 Achievement and Attainment Coordinator Ms A. Mushing Year 7 Pastoral Staff Leader of Inspire Ms C. Crosby Year 7 Pastoral Staff Communication with School Point of contact Mrs Kelly, via school office or For all concerns contact Mrs Kelly who will contact the relevant member of staff Parent and Student App From September, we are introducing an online APP for parents as part of our student VLE. The Parent Portal will report on academic progress, behaviour, achievement, rewards, home learning and other home-school communication. Online Reporting Attendance and Punctuality Parents will be able to see weekly reports for each subject area. Rewards and Behaviour Parents will be able to see daily reports for each subject area. Reports All academic and progress reports will be available online in your personal Parent Portal account. Homework Parents will be able to see all home learning set by class teachers. Next Steps Support Room There will be a drop-in session Mon Weds until 7pm for the first two weeks of term.Please ensure that school have an up-to-dateaddress in order to set up your personal Parent Portal account. Instructions In September, parents will receive instructions on how to set up your account. Settling in Evening There will be a drop-in room and a support stall open at the settling-in evening. Form group routines Daily Punctuality check Uniform check Equipment/planner check Delivering important messages. Weekly Assembly. Discuss any negative behaviour points. One session of SMSC/Literacy and numeracy. Daily Extra Curricular Extra Curricular Music There are still a small number of places left for musical tuition. Please see Miss Berry for further details School Uniform You should wear the correct school uniform at all times. This should be worn with pride both in and out of school. PE KIT Girls PE KIT PE Shorts Navy PE Track Pants PE Top Sky Blue PE Fleece Trainers White ankle socks Towel Boys PE KIT PE Shorts Navy PE Top Navy Rugby Top Navy/Sky PE Socks Navy/Sky Football Boots Trainers Towel Must include a pair of trainers suitable for use on the 3G pitch Coats should be removed as soon as you enter the building. Hoodies should not be worn under any circumstances. They will be confiscated. School Uniform Remember Boots, of any type must not be worn. Boys shoes must be plain, black leather. Girls shoes must be sensible, plain, black leather shoes, They must protect feet against wet weather. The following items are banned and will not be accepted as part of our uniform: Jewellery You may wear a watch (taken off during Physical Education) but NO other item of jewellery. Ear piercing No ear, face or body piercing are allowed. No plasters over piercings will be acceptable. This is for Health and Safety reasons. Make up/nail varnish Must NOT be worn. Caps STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. They will be confiscated. School Uniform Banned Hairstyles Extremes of colour and style are simply NOT acceptable. Shaved/ No. 1 and 0 cut are NOT acceptable for boys or girls. Standards You are expected to come to School with basic equipment. This includes a pen, pencil, ruler, reading book, calculator, green pen (for responding to feedback from your teachers), books and a suitable bag You will be expected to carry your books and other items around with you. Please make sure that you use an appropriate bag for school which has enough room to carry everything you need for the day. Punctuality and Attendance It is very important that you are punctual to school and lessons. ARRIVE BY 8-20am The warning bell goes at 8:25, you should be at your form room for this time. We expect attendance of 100%. A high level of attendance is linked to a high standard of academic achievement. Mobile Phones It needs to be turned off and in your bag as soon you enter the school building. If you have your mobile phone out in school it will be confiscated. iPods/Electrical devices We strongly advise that you do not bring iPods/iPads or other items of electrical equipment into School The School will not take any responsibility whatsoever for the loss/damage of any of these items. Building Independence The 5Rs Responsible Resourceful Resilient Reflective Reasoning Underpinned by a culture of RESPECT and a GROWTH MINDSET Dates for your Diary Return to school Thursday 3rd September Year 7 Settling In Evening Thursday 12th November Year 7 Parents Evening Thursday 14th April