Senior School Welcome Booklet 2022

Each day, discovery
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Each day, discovery.
Welcome to
Eltham College
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WELCOME TERM DATES THE SCHOOL DAY
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UNIFORM
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ACADEMIC
27
OUTDOOR
EDUCATION
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HOUSE
COMPETITIONS
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ART
PASTORAL AND
WELLBEING
SPORT
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CO-CURRICULAR
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CO-CURRICULAR
SPORT
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DRAMA AND
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
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SANCTIONS
20
THE ELTHAM
CONSTITUTION
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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
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MUSIC
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Lower School at Eltham College. I hope you and
your child are looking forward to the year ahead. Most of all, I
hope that you are looking forward to the community that is
Eltham College. Whether your child enjoys water polo, building
robots, debating, or table-top gaming (or indeed all of them or
something else), they will find that the College has plenty to offer
and that there are other students who share their passion. This
booklet provides parents and students with information about
the curriculum, pastoral care, co-curricular activities as well as
other key aspects of life in the Lower School.
Years 7 and 8 are crucial years in education. Not only do they
form a transition from primary to secondary school, it is also
during these two years that foundations are laid, enabling
students to progress smoothly into the Middle School and
eventually sit GCSE exams. Students hone skills such as
organisation and time management, as well as settle into an
educational routine which fosters independent learning and
academic curiosity.
Academically, students are taught exclusively by subject
specialists in dedicated classrooms and laboratories. IT skills
become increasingly important, before students are asked to
bring their own devices (laptops or tablets) from Year 9.
Homework, for example, is posted online and our IT systems
offer students plenty of opportunity to access revision and
extension material.
All students are accompanied on their journey by a Form Tutor,
who will be the first point of contact for parents throughout their
child’s time in the Lower School. Effective communication is key
to a successful partnership and I encourage parents to contact
us to discuss any questions or concerns.
Each student is assigned to one of four Houses in which they will
compete in inter-house activities. Each House is run by a Head of
House and is made up of students from Year 7 to 13, giving
everyone the opportunity to work with students older or younger
than their own year group.
Above all, the Lower School provides an environment where
students can grow and explore, supporting them on their way to
becoming well-rounded, kind, resilient, and aspiring young
people. One of the core values and aims of Eltham College is to
ensure that students are happy, secure and valued. My
colleagues and I look forward to working with you and your child.
James Chesterton
Assistant Head (Lower School)