Welcome to Secondary School Handbook
Welcome to Secondary School Handbook updated 31st October 2023
Welcome to Secondary School Handbook updated 31st October 2023
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Introduction by Mrs Edwards 2<br />
What You Need <strong>to</strong> Know Before You Get Here 4<br />
<strong>School</strong> Uniform 4<br />
Uniform Guidelines 4<br />
Stationery 4<br />
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 5<br />
Device Requirements 5<br />
Student Responsible Use of ICT Agreement 5<br />
Timings of the <strong>School</strong> Day 6<br />
Lockers 6<br />
Getting <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong> 6<br />
Break Time and Lunch 6<br />
Important Information Once You’re Here 7<br />
Key Personnel 8<br />
Communications Flowchart 8<br />
Change Makers 8<br />
Attendance 8<br />
Behaviour 9<br />
Recognition and Praise 9<br />
Student Support Programme 9<br />
Targeted Academic Plans (TAPS) 9<br />
What You Will Study at <strong>School</strong> 10<br />
About Key Stage 3 – Years 7 and 8 10<br />
About Key Stage 4 – Years 9, 10 and 11 10<br />
About Key Stage 5 – Years 12 and 13 10<br />
Microsoft Teams and <strong>School</strong> Email 11<br />
How do you access your school email? 11<br />
How do you send an email? 11<br />
Student Portal 12<br />
What We Will Communicate With Your Parents 13<br />
Weekly Communications 13<br />
Parent Teacher Conferences 13<br />
Reports 13<br />
Parent Portal 13<br />
Breaks and Lunchtimes 14<br />
Top Tips from Students 15<br />
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) 16<br />
Houses 16<br />
Sports 16<br />
Student Leadership 16<br />
Enrichment Clubs 17<br />
Trips and Residentials 17<br />
Questions and Answers 18<br />
Campus Plan 19<br />
Mission Statement 20
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