Key information for the start of term
We can't wait to welcome all new and returning students!
Please see below reminder of start dates for year groups and key information.
Year 7 and 12 Induction will take place on Wednesday 6th September. Information has been sent to parent/carers separately.
For other year groups, students’ first day will be Thursday 7 September, with all students expected to arrive by 8.25am for registration at 8.30am. The first two lessons will be an induction, allowing for students to collect timetable, school planner and tutor activities. From Period 3, lessons will begin.
A reminder of entrance and exit gates can be found below:
Year Group |
Entrance Gate |
Year 7 |
Clissold Road |
Year 8 |
Clissold Road |
Year 9 |
Clissold Road |
Year 10 |
Albion Road |
Year 11 |
Clissold Road |
School Day Structure and Term Dates 2023 – 2024
This year, we will follow a 5-period day. Please see the updated timetable below:
Time |
Period |
8.30am |
Registration |
8.55am |
Period 1 |
9.55am |
Period 2 |
10.55am |
Break Time |
11.20am |
Period 3 |
12.20pm |
Period 4 |
1.20pm |
Lunchtime |
2.10pm |
Period 5 |
3.10pm |
End of the Day |
To view our term dates for next academic year, please click on this link.
Uniform Reminders
Students are required to wear full school uniform with pride, making for a positive learning environment. Key reminders are below.
Footwear
Students should wear black leather shoes, not trainers or boots. Please check the website for examples of shoes acceptable to wear.
Prohibited Uniform Items
A reminder that students are not allowed to wear acrylic nails, smart watches, hoodies and ear phones. Students are permitted to wear one stud earring in each ear and a nose stud. Any other jewellery is not permitted and is not to be worn to school.
Year 9 - Key Stage 4 Blue Shirts
Students in Year 8 currently will need to purchase a blue shirt for next academic year as they go into Year 9 as part of the Upper School.
You can find a link to our uniform requirements and suppliers using this link.
We look forward to welcoming students back this week.