Senior School Welcome Booklet - June 2023

WELCOME TO THE 

SENIOR SCHOOL 

Each day, discovery.

Each day, discovery. 

02 03 04 

WELCOME TERM DATES THE SCHOOL DAY 

05 08 

UNIFORM 

PASTORAL AND WELLBEING 

11 

SANCTIONS 

12 14 

ACADEMIC 

SPORT 

16 

THE ELTHAM CONSTITUTION 

23 

OUTDOOR EDUCATION 

24 

CO-CURRICULAR 

25 

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 

26 

HOUSE COMPETITIONS 

27 

CO-CURRICULAR SPORT 

29 

MUSIC 

31 

ART 

33 

DRAMA, 

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Each day, discovery 

2 

Welcome to 

Eltham College 

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)

Term Dates 

Academic Year 2023/24 

Michaelmas Term 2023 

INSED Day Wednesday 30 August 2023 

INSED Day Thursday 31 August 2023 

Induction Day – Years 3, 7, 9 and Lower Sixth Friday 1 September 2023 

Term Starts Monday 4 September 2023 

Half Term Two weeks beginning Monday 16 October 2023 

Term Ends 

Wednesday 13 December 2023 (12 noon) 

Lent Term 2024 

INSED Day Thursday 4 January 2024 

INSED Day Friday 5 January 2024 

Term Starts Monday 8 January 2024 

Half Term Monday 12 February 2024 

Term Ends 

Thursday 28 March 2024 (12 noon) 

Summer Term 2024 

Term Starts Thursday 18 April 2024 

Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 2024 

Half Term Week beginning Monday 27 May 2024 

Term Ends 

Thursday 4 July 2024 (12 noon)


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The School Day 

The School Day 

Breakfast is available in King George’s Hall between 8.00am and 

8.30am on a cashless system. 

Morning registration is at 8.30am in form rooms and the 

morning timetable ends at 12.20pm. Afternoon lessons begin at 

1.30pm and the afternoon timetable ends at 3.50pm. 

Lower School assembly is held on Friday after registration and 

before teaching begins. Chapel is led by the Headmaster, the 

Chaplain or other members of staff on Monday and is usually on 

a Christian theme. House assemblies take place on Wednesday 

on alternate weeks. Tutor periods are held when there is no 

assembly or Chapel scheduled. Students are always expected to 

be present at assembly and Chapel, unless excused in writing. 

Timetable of the School Day 

08.30 Registration 

08.45 Chapel or Sectional Assembly 

09.00 Period 1 


10.10 Break 


Lunch 

An impressive choice of food is available Monday to Friday in the 

dining hall via a self-service system. Menus are available on the 

College website. We strongly encourage students to take this 

meal rather than bring sandwiches or make other arrangements. 

Lunches will be charged on account automatically unless the 

Bursary is notified (in writing) to the contrary. Only students from 

the Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth may leave the premises at 

lunchtime. Students from other year groups are expected to 

remain on site throughout the school day. 

Before and After-School Supervision 

From 8.00am students have access to King George’s Hall and 

the Library if they wish. Staff are present in a variety of areas. 

However, students should not enter the buildings before 8.00am 

without permission from a member of staff. 

Students who are on site after school and are not involved in 

co-curricular activities may go to the Library, which is staffed 

until 5.30pm. Thereafter they are expected to go home, but can 

wait in the main reception, which is also staffed until 6.00pm 

when the College closes. 

During on-site co-curricular activities after school, students will be 

under the supervision of the member of staff running the activity. 

After school activities aim to finish by 5.30pm so that students 

can be picked up by parents or take the late school coach. 

Students waiting to be picked up have the option if it is dark or 

inclement weather of waiting in the Eric Liddell Sports Centre. 


11.40 Brief Break 


12.20 Period 6 or lunch 

12.55 Lunch 

13:30 Period 7 or lunch 



15.15 Period 10 

15.50 School Ends

Uniform 

A student’s outward appearance, as well as their demeanour and 

character, can reflect credit (or otherwise) on the College as well as 

on themselves. Students should come to school and leave school 

smartly dressed every day. Members of the public frequently form 

their first, and perhaps only, impression of a school on superficial 

acquaintance – please encourage your child to set and sustain a 

good example of personal smartness and individual behaviour. 

Regulation clothing must be worn in school, on journeys to and 

from school, on school occasions and whenever they represent 

the College. 

Games clothes must be brought to school on the appropriate 

day and taken home afterwards, not left in lockers. 

Year 7 – 11 School Uniform 

All uniform and sportswear can be purchased from the school 

supplier, Stevensons www.stevensons.co.uk 

Eltham College blazer with sewn in school badge, as supplied 

by Stevensons. 

Mid grey trousers or mid grey pleated skirt with blue button. Skirt 

length should be closer to the knee than the hip. 

Grey V neck jumper with gold/white stripes in V, as supplied 

by Stevensons. 

White shirt or white blouse with revered collar. Long or short 

sleeved. No dark coloured t-shirts, motifs or underwear should 

be visible. 

Plain dark socks (black or grey) with trousers or black or white 

knee high or ankle socks with skirt. No trainer socks to be worn. 

Shoes must be plain black leather or synthetic equivalent. No 

suede or canvas shoes. No trainers with sporting motifs are to be 

worn. No slip on ballet style shoes. No high heels. No industrial 

style shoes, no boots. Black laces only. Shoes must be kept clean. 

House tie should be worn with a collared shirt. A house pin 

should be worn with a revered collar blouse. 

Navy Eltham College Design Technology apron, as supplied by 

Stevensons, for all students in Year 7 to 9. From Year 10 a Navy 

DT lab coat may be worn. 

The Science Department will supply lab coats. 

School bags should be navy or black without large, colourful 

logos. Optional bags with the Eltham College crest are available 

from Stevensons. 

Badges (metal lapel badges and other insignia) - only prefects’ 

or other specifically authorised (by the Headmaster) badges 

are allowed. 

No jewellery should be worn. If ears are pierced, one small stud 

can be worn in each ear. 

Hair should not be dyed an unnatural colour. 

Hair should be kept tidy and not excessively long or short. 

Must be clean shaven. 

No nail varnish or fake nails should be worn. 

Make up, if worn, should be discreet and natural. 

No facial piercings. 

Senior School Sports Kit 

Required Items - Boys 

All required items should be purchased at the start of the 

academic year. 

Michaelmas Term – Striped top, blue shorts, striped socks and full 

tracksuit, which includes midlayer and tracksuit bottoms (Rugby). 

Lent Term – Striped top, blue shorts, striped socks and full 

tracksuit, which includes midlayer and tracksuit bottoms (Hockey). 

Summer Term – White cricket shirt, blue shorts and white socks 

(Athletics/Cricket and PE). 

All Terms – Trainers, navy “jammer” swimming shorts, goggles, 

towel, shin pads and gumshield. House coloured t-shirt. 

Required Items - Girls 

All required items should be purchased at the start of the 

academic year. 

Michaelmas Term – White polo top, blue skort, striped socks, 

and full tracksuit, which includes midlayer and tracksuit 

bottoms (Hockey). 

Lent Term – White polo top, blue skort, white socks, full tracksuit, 

which includes midlayer and tracksuit bottoms (Netball). 

Summer Term – White polo top, blue skorts and white socks 

(Athletics/Cricket and PE). 

All Terms – Trainers, navy swimming costume, goggles, towel, 

leggings, shin pads and gumshield. House coloured t-shirt. 

Additional items (not compulsory) 

Eltham College contact top and midlayer. Stevensons also hold 

stock of useful sports accessory items including baselayers 

(white long-sleeved tees, navy baselayer shorts and/or leggings), 

kit bags and hats. 

Cricket 

If your child is keen to play for a cricket team they will need 

Eltham College cricket whites (trousers) and either a sleeveless or 

long-sleeved cricket jumper as supplied by Stevensons.


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Senior School Outdoor Wear 

Outdoor wear must be coloured plain dark navy blue or grey. 

Raincoats, overcoats, trench and duffle coats, anoraks and 

cagoules are permitted, providing they are clean and in good 

order. These must have no plastic or leather patches, no tabs or 

brass buttons, and the lining must be unobtrusive. 

Cyclists on their way to school may wear suitable protective 

clothing over their uniform, including fluorescent bands, but 

must, of course, wear their uniform into school buildings. 

Scarves must be plain navy or black. 

Dark coloured gloves. 

Coats, gloves and scarves are for outdoor wear only. 

Valuables 

The staff will take all reasonable precautions to help students, 

but students are personally responsible for their own property at 

all times, and must look after any valuables which they bring into 

school. Students are asked to be vigilant and sensible in care of 

their own property; be wholly respectful and honest in their 

dealings with other people’s property. Possessions should be 

named. Students must never leave valuables in jacket pockets, 

bags, etc. in the sports centre changing rooms. 

All students are provided with a locker which they can use to 

secure valuables. 

Students need to provide their own padlock for their locker. 

Music Concerts and Performances 

Please note that the dress code for the majority of Eltham 

College (Senior School) concerts is dinner jackets (or very dark/ 

black suits) with black bow tie and white shirt or all black (long) 

dresses. If your child is asked to perform, please ensure that they 

have the appropriate concert dress. 

Second-Hand Clothing 

The Parents’ Association organise second-hand clothing sales 

where school uniform (including dinner jackets) may be bought 

and sold. Please note that the standard College brand was 

updated in 2017 and stocks of second-hand clothing are still 

relatively low. 

House Colours 

Some of the uniform and sports kit items will need to be bought 

in House colours: 

Carey – blue 

Chalmers – red 

Livingstone – green 

Moffat – yellow

Take pride in your uniform 

NO 

YES 

Un-tucked shirt 

Phone in hand 

Loose collar and tie 

Excessively short skirt 

Facial hair 

Messy hair / unnatural colour 

Coloured socks and tights 

Trainers 

Tucked-in white shirt 

Phone put away 

Collar buttoned up 

Neatly fastened tie 

Skirt closer to the knee than hip 

Tidy, natural colour hair 

Clean shaven 

Black shoes


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Pastoral and Wellbeing 

Year 7 and 8 Support 

We understand that for students who are new to the College it 

can be both exhilarating and a little daunting all at the same 

time. Our aim is for students to gain an excellent education and 

there are many exciting opportunities to make friends and learn 

new skills. 

• Form Tutors make a real difference and are a valuable 

source of support, guidance and information. Students are 

encouraged to let them know if they are worried, upset or 

just need some help. 

• Mr King will be the Head of Year 7 throughout the children’s 

two years in the Lower School. Miss Haste will be Head of 

Year 8 and they will be both working closely with our team 

of tutors. 

• Our nurses in the Foxbury Medical and Wellbeing Centre 

can help students when they are feeling unwell, but they 

are also excellent listeners who give great advice. Our 

School Counsellor, Chaplain and Head of Wellbeing also 

work from the Foxbury Centre, making it an excellent place 

to get support. 

• Additionally, we have a large co-curricular programme that 

allows students to find friends with similar interests across all 

age-groups and a peer-mentoring system, allowing older 

students to support younger ones. 

Attendance 

All requests for leave of absence of one day or less should go to 

your child’s Form Tutor. For longer periods of absence please write 

to Mr Chesterton, Head (Lower School) jpc@eltham-college.org.uk, 

copying in the absence email absence@eltham-college.org.uk, 

giving adequate notification for consideration. 

If a student is unwell, or is going to arrive late, we expect parents 

to contact the College before 9.00am. After this time, the College 

will automatically contact the parents of any students who 

remain unaccounted for. This is necessary for us to have an 

accurate idea of where our students are, especially in the critical 

early morning period. Phone calls relating to absence should be 

followed up in an email to the Form Tutor. 

If your child is unwell or going to be late, we expect parents to 

contact the College before 9.00am. The best way to contact us is 

via email: absence@eltham-college.org.uk 

Signing In and Out 

Signing in Late 

If a student is late to school, they must sign in at the School 

Office. Having signed in, if it is before the start of Period 1, they 

should go to the Library or to form time. 

If they arrive later than 9.00am, they should go to their lesson. 

Rewards and Celebrating Achievements 

The College encourages good behaviour, self-discipline, respect 

for others, and rewards those who apply themselves effectively 

to their studies and make the most of the opportunities on offer 

at Eltham College. 

Achievement points can be awarded by teachers to any 

student who: 

• Produces excellent work 

• Has shown an exceptional degree of application or effort 

• Has acted as a ‘good citizen’ and has shown kindness or 

consideration beyond the norm 

• Has acted as a positive role model or good ambassador 

for the College 

You will be notified via ISAMS Parent Portal when your child has 

been awarded an achievement point (parents can control 

notifications via the ‘Settings’ option). We encourage you to find 

a moment to congratulate your child when they receive an 

achievement point and to celebrate their success. It is a very 

powerful way of promoting positive behaviour and achievement. 

Accumulated achievement points are formally celebrated 

through a variety of means including the issuing of certificates of 

achievement, postcards home, ‘Star of the Week’, and Friday 

doughnuts with the Headmaster. 

Signing out for an Appointment 

Parents must write in advance of an appointment. Students are 

asked to take responsibility for informing the relevant subject 

teachers of their absence. Students must sign out at the School 

Office before they leave school. If parents have not notified the 

College in advance, we will contact them to ensure they are 

aware that a student is leaving the premises. 

Under no circumstances should an unwell student leave the 

school site without permission from the medical team at the 

Foxbury Centre. In all but exceptional circumstances, parents will 

be asked to come to collect their child from the College. 

Signing out if unwell 

In case of sickness, students must first go to the Foxbury Medical 

and Wellbeing Centre. If permission is granted, and once parents 

have been informed, students will be given a sign out slip and 

must then sign out at the School Office. 

The Foxbury Medical and Wellbeing Centre 

The Foxbury Medical and Wellbeing Centre is run by Head of 

Wellbeing, Mrs Bilsby and Nurse Jenny. It is open Monday to 

Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm.

There is an open door policy and you can visit the Nurse at any 

time throughout the day, though, where possible, you should see 

the Nurse during breaks. The school nursing team provides 

support and advice on many health issues. 

Confidentiality is assured where health matters are concerned 

and all students have access to a trained Counsellor should the 

need arise. All students can arrange a confidential drop-in 

session with the school counsellor. Parental permission will be 

sought if it is felt that a student in Year 7 or Year 8 would benefit 

from further sessions with the counsellor. Jess, our school 

counsellor will contact parents directly if this is the case.


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Sanctions 

There are several strategies available to teachers to help prevent 

poor student behaviour and academic underachievement. 

Teachers do not relish issuing sanctions, but it is necessary at 

times. Typically, where a teacher has a concern a conversation 

with the student is held to ascertain what is going on and if there 

are any mitigating circumstances that the teacher should be 

made aware of. In most cases students are offered a warning in 

the first instance, with an opportunity to modify or correct their 

actions before moving onto sanctions. 

However, the following routine sanctions are available to all teachers: 

Academic and Behaviour Marks 

These are the lowest level of sanction and are issued after a 

verbal warning. They are given for misdemeanours such as 

forgetting to hand in homework, failure to bring the correct 

equipment to lessons, or talking in class having been asked to 

stop. They are primarily a method of communicating that 

something has not gone to plan and alert staff that additional 

support for a student may be needed. Form Tutors and parents 

will receive an email notification via iSAMS that a mark has been 

awarded. The Form Tutor will follow this up at the earliest 

opportunity with a conversation with the student about the 

reasons why the mark was given. The Lower School pastoral 

team monitor the number of marks given for any student and 

may use other sanctions for an accumulation of marks. 

Please note that iSAMS Parent Portal software identifies all marks 

as ‘Poor Conduct’ regardless of whether the mark issued was for 

an academic or behavioural concern. The reason for the mark is 

provided in the text that appears after the phrase “This is an 

automated notification to inform you that STUDENT NAME has 

received a mark of poor conduct against them for: …” 

Saturday Detention 

These are a very serious sanction. Saturday detentions last for 

two hours and are supervised by either the Headmaster or one 

of the Deputy Heads. They are reserved for the most serious 

matters. Parents are notified by phone call and/or a meeting with 

a Head of Section or one of the Deputy Heads before the 

student serves the detention. 

Lunchtime supervision can sometimes be used for behaviour 

issues in the Lower School. Lunchtime supervisions and 

detentions should take precedence over all other commitments a 

student may have. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is always given 

before a Friday or Saturday detention. 

Lunchtime Supervision 

These are primarily for academic but can be used for behavioural 

concerns. They are intended to be a supportive measure to help 

a student reflect upon their behaviour or catch up on work. The 

Head or Deputy Head of Lower School and parents are notified 

by iSAMS if a student is given a lunchtime supervision. 

Friday Detention 

This takes place between 4.00-5.30pm every Friday and is a 

serious sanction. These can be issued following consultation with 

the Head or Deputy Head of Lower School. Parents are notified 

via iSAMS Parent Portal.


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Academic 

Homework 

Homework is compulsory for all students. However, students in 

first few weeks receive no homework during the first two weeks 

before gradually being introduced, starting with English and 

Maths. Students are issued with a homework timetable and all 

homework is posted by teachers on the Show My Homework 

online platform. Each student is provided with their own login 

details via Office 365 and they can at a glance see what 

homework has been set and when it is due in. Parents are also 

able to access the platform via computer, tablet or smartphone 

in order to support their child. We expect homework to be 

completed with care and thoroughness and to be handed in on 

time. Students should complete homework at home, not over 

break or lunchtime. Approximately 60 minutes’ homework is set 

per evening in the Lower School. 

The Curriculum 

The Year 7 and 8 curriculum is broad, balanced and stretching. It 

is designed to encourage intellectual curiosity, independence of 

thought and an openness to opportunities, ideas and 

approaches in pursuit of academic excellence. Lessons are 

taught either as single or double periods. In Years 7 and 8 

students study the following subjects: 

• English 

• Mathematics 

• Biology 

• Chemistry 

• Physics 

• Geography 

• History 

• Religious Studies 

• Art 

• Computing 

• Drama 

• Design Technology 

• Music 

• Physical Education & Games 

• Wellbeing 

In Years 7 and 8 students also study the following languages: 

• Latin (compulsory) 

Two choices out of: 

• Mandarin 

• German 

• Spanish 

• French 

At the end of Year 8 students are asked to choose three from the 

five creative subjects (Art, Computing, Drama, Design 

Technology, Music) and two from the three languages being 

studied to continue into Year 9. 

One afternoon each week is dedicated to Games. Students are 

expected to take part in Games and Physical Education unless 

excused on medical grounds. 

Representative games fixtures, House matches, Games 

coaching, meetings and activities of school societies usually take 

place out of school hours. Participation in Saturday Games 

fixtures is compulsory for those selected. 

Full details of the academic curriculum can be found here on the 

Curriculum Booklet. 

ICT and ‘Choose Your Own Device’ 

Students are asked to follow the College IT and Internet Policy at 

all times. Students are provided with details of how to access the 

College Wi-Fi network and they are provided with their own 

Office 365 account. 

It is the student’s responsibility to keep their network user ID and 

password secret. 

From Year 9, students bring their own laptop or tablet into school 

to use in lessons where appropriate. Further details about this are 

provided during Year 8.

Reporting and Grade Cards 

The core aims regarding reporting at Eltham College include: 

• Enabling teachers to provide parents with effective, timely 

feedback on their child’s progress in both their academic 

studies, extra-curricular activities and personal development; 

• To give students consistency in the way their development is 

assessed and reported as they advance through the College; 

• To provide parents with appropriate opportunities to 

understand the nature of the curriculum in terms of the 

knowledge, understanding and skills required so that they 

can provide informed support to their child at home including 

when a student is preparing for public examinations; 

• To have a balance between direct contact with teachers such 

as parents’ evenings, grade cards and written feedback. 

Every student at Eltham College has a Form Tutor who is the 

first point of contact for parents. The Form Tutor is best 

positioned to understand and comment on a student’s 

performance and wellbeing. They are the person who will make 

contact with parents should there be any concerns about a 

child. Parents are welcome to contact their child’s Form Tutor by 

telephone, email or it may be appropriate to meet together at 

the College. Details about how parents can contact their child’s 

Form Tutor can be found on the College website: 

www.eltham-college.org.uk/contact-us/senior-school-staff/ 

However, in addition to contact with the Form Tutor there is an 

annual cycle of reporting with the following key features: 

• Each student receives at least one full written report per 

year from their subject teachers, Form Tutor and Head of 

Section. This will also include a comment from the 

Headmaster or one of the Deputy Heads. A comment 

about co-curricular commitments will be published at the 

end of the academic year. 

• Grade cards are issued towards the end of most half-terms 

to provide information about students application in class. In 

Years 10, 11 and in the Sixth Form these also include a ‘On 

Track to Achieve Grade’ and a ‘Challenge Grade’. 

• A ‘Challenge Grade’ is a GCSE or A level grade that teachers 

believe a student could realistically be expected to aspire to 

with consistently strong application. The ‘On Track To 

Achieve Grade’(OTTA) is the grade a teacher believes the 

student would achieve at the end of the course if the current 

level of application is maintained. When OTTA grades are 

published they are colour coded to indicate progress and 

whether a student is above, meeting, or below the Challenge 

Grade set. 

• A Parents’ Evening is held once per year for each year group 

which provides an opportunity for parents to meet with their 

child’s teachers. In addition, for older students there are 

further opportunities throughout the year for parents to 

meet with tutors, Heads of Section and the Senior 

Leadership Team to discuss upcoming key stages, mock 

examination results, preparing for university and careers 

advice. Details of these events can be found in the School 

Calendar on the website and in the key date card sent home 

at the beginning of the year. 

Stationery 

Students are expected to have the following stationery: 

• Scientific calculator: 

Year 7 – Casio fx-83GT CW, or fx-85GT CW 

Year 12 – Casio fx-991 CW, or Casio fx-991 EX 

• Protractor and a compass 

• Pencils, sharpener, rubber and ruler 

• Pens: black, blue, red and green 

• Highlighter 

• Scissors (labelled) 

• Glue stick 

*Students will have the opportunity to buy a scientific calculator 

from the College at the beginning of the academic year. Other 

equipment can be bought from the Library. 

Mervyn Peake Library 

The Mervyn Peake Library is at the heart of the College and is an 

open space for students to read, work on computers, use books 

for information gathering, work alone or collaboratively, or revise. 

The Library is used by Sixth Form during lesson times, and so is 

a quiet working area. During break and lunch time, however, the 

library is a buzzing hub of activity, with students working, 

revising, choosing books and reading. The Library also opens 

before and after school. 

The Library provides resources in the form of books, eBooks, 

journals, and magazines. The Librarian is available for help and 

consultation on a range of subjects from which books to read 

next to which resources to choose for your essay. Reading for 

pleasure is also extensively catered for, with a large fiction library 

for students and staff. There is an extensive selection of eBooks, 

with access to the public library collection through the school 

library app. 

The Library Catalogue is also accessible online and via the app 

so that students can quickly find out if the resources they need 

are held in the library, and if so, reserve them to pick up at their 

convenience. In addition, there are several online databases 

which are accessible to students inside or outside of the College 

via this website. Access to all the library online resources can be 

found on the school SharePoint site. 

Mrs Roche, in collaboration with the English Department, invites 

authors, poets, illustrators and other relevant guests to visit the 

College throughout the year to speak to both Junior and Senior 

School students. A wide range of authors, covering both reading 

for pleasure, and enhancement of English topics, are invited to 

speak either in person or online.


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Sport 

Rugby at Eltham College 

Rugby is a core sport at Eltham College. It is an open, free flowing 

game where a multitude of skills are introduced and developed 

which allow students to develop their co-ordination and athleticism. 

Groups are graded according to ability (both technically and 

physically) and the numbers in a group are small. Those with the 

greater experience will be fast tracked along the rugby spectrum 

but essentially all the technical aspects of the game are 

introduced gradually. All the students enjoy playing for the 

College in inter-school fixtures. We are extremely lucky to have 

expert coaches helping with Rugby. 

Netball at Eltham College 

Netball is one of the core sports at Eltham College and is host to 

a healthy fixture calendar in the Lent Term in which all girls will 

have an opportunity to represent the school. 

With access to two to three sessions per week, students will have 

lots of opportunity to develop and showcase their abilities and 

work with our highly skilled coaches to perform at their very best 

week in week out. 

As well as our weekly fixtures, there are opportunities to compete 

in House Netball, Superleague Masterclasses, as well as Kent and 

National School Competitions. 

Hockey at Eltham College 

Hockey is a core sport at Eltham College. It is a fast paced and 

technical skill game which involves nothing less than the highest 

standard of respect and sportsmanship. As a College we aim to 

produce a lifelong desire to play and appreciate the sport, and 

deliver a positive environment where players can develop their 

skills, co-ordination, athleticism and team work skills. 

Groups are graded according to ability and the groups are 

coached to develop their own individual talents and skills in a 

team environment. We are tremendously lucky to have a 

professional Hockey coach who has represented Great Britain at 

the Olympics on the coaching team. All the students enjoy 

playing for Eltham College in local inter-school fixtures. 

Cricket at Eltham College 

As the number one summer sport for both boys and girls, our 

cricket programme is developing all the time. There is an extensive 

fixture calendar catering for all age groups and ability. Alongside 

this, training opportunities are provided throughout the year for 

students to develop and prepare for the summer term. These are 

run by a number of highly qualified coaches and led by our Cricket 

Professional and former International Cricketer, Yasir Arafat. 

The 1st XI and U15s compete in the National T20 Cup, while 

younger sides play in the Kent Cup age group competitions. Due 

to success in these competitions, teams have gone on to 

represent Kent in the National Cups too. Biannually, a cricket tour 

takes place for U14 and U15 cricketers, which provides an 

opportunity to experience cricket in different cultures. 

Aquatics at Eltham College 

Our Aquatics programme involves two aquatic disciplines: Water 

Polo and Swimming. These are mainly during our Michaelmas 

and Lent Terms; however, we also have a several galas and 

fixtures in the Summer Term. 

Both Swimming and Water Polo have three sessions per week 

available to all students, only some sessions are invite only. They 

will get to work with specialist and experienced coaches across 

both formats where they will develop a greater understanding of 

the sport and see improvement in results both short and long term. 

Eltham College take part in the English Schools Swimming 

Association competitions for Water Polo and Swimming. In 

Swimming we also compete in the National Bath and Otter Cup 

as well as many more county & regional competitions 

throughout the year. 

Co-Curricular at Eltham College 

A breadth of opportunities for participation across several sports 

awaits. Typically practised before school, during lunch or after 

school training sessions, sports such as Athletics, Badminton, 

Basketball, Climbing, Chess, Cross-Country, Fencing, Golf, Netball, 

Sailing, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Water Polo and Volleyball, offer 

participation ranging from local fixtures to international tours. All 

training sessions are led by experts in their respective sport. 

Saturday Sport at Eltham College 

As a Sport Department we provide a broad and balanced gender 

equitable Co-curricular and Saturday Sport programme. This is 

enjoyed across all three terms and will include a mixture of 

training, intra-school and inter-school fixtures. We hope to foster 

a passion for competitive sport at all year groups in our four core 

sports through an extensive Saturday fixture list. Linked to this all 

pupils if selected are expected to play and represent the school 

on a Saturday. 

More information on the Co-Curricular Sport available can be 

found on Page 31. 

Safety in Sport 

Student safety when participating in Sport at the College is of 

paramount importance. Students are strongly recommended to 

wear a mouth guard for use in contact sports such as rugby and 

hockey. These can be fitted by a family dentist, but the College 

recommends having one professionally fitted to ensure the best

level of protection. The College has a partnership with OPRO – a 

market leader in mouth guards. 

From September the College has partnered with “Return 2 Play” 

an online injury management tool accessing the highest Sports 

Medicine service in the UK for schools. It will provide a secure link 

between Sport, The Foxbury and Sport Medicine. It is a huge 

step in ensuring we protect the safety of all pupils in Sport as well 

as around the school site in general. 

Sport FAQs 

What kit does my child need for PE? 

A full kit list can be found on page five. However, at the start of 

each academic year the Assistant Director of Sport will contact 

pupils and parents with an overview of the PE curriculum for 

each class. This will include locations and activities so you can 

plan for each lesson in advance. Some lessons may be affected 

by inclement weather, so it is advised to always pack your 

midlayer and tracksuit bottoms if outdoors. 

What specialist equipment does my child need for Games? 

For students who play regular competitive team sports the 

following is required: 

• Boots and gumshield for the rugby season. 

• Astro trainers, shin pads, stick and gumshield for the 

hockey season. 

• Bat, box, pads, gloves, helmet and cricket shoes for 

cricket season. 

• For netball, a very good pair of trainers. 

• For other specialist sports such as Athletics, Skiing, Fencing, 

Water polo, Swimming, Climbing, Golf and Tennis, please 

contact the appropriate Head of Sport or lead coach if you 

wish to be advised as to what to buy. 

All boys require a gumshield and boots for Rugby. Both girls and 

boys require a gumshield and shin pads for hockey. Protective kit 

for cricket can be provided and used where needed but it is 

recommended that pupils purchase their own kit if they regularly 

play for school teams. 

What opportunities are there for students who are not in an 

A or B team? 

Throughout the year there are also fixtures for C and D teams 

and sometimes below. In addition, there is an extensive 

co-curricular programme at lunchtimes and after school which all 

students are encouraged to attend. 

Lost property 

There are staff on duty on a rotation basis at the Marathon 

Pavilion. Any kit left there will be stored for the remainder of the 

week before being returned to the School Office. Please ensure 

all clothing is suitably named and labelled so that it can be 

identified and returned to its owner. 

What should my child do with valuables during 

Games lessons? 

Students are advised not to bring valuables to the Eric Liddell Sports 

Centre because the changing rooms cannot be locked due to 

frequent use. However, refundable £1 lockers are available if desired. 

The Marathon Pavilion changing rooms are locked during 

afternoon Games sessions. However, for safety and security it is 

best if students leave all valuables in their form room locker. 

What happens if a student forgets their swimming kit? 

Students should ensure they have their swimming kit with them 

at each PE lesson. If they do not have their swimming kit they will 

receive an appropriate sanction and will not swim. 

Students are never asked to swim in alternative kit such as their 

PE shorts. 

Why do Sports staff sometimes use their mobile phones 

during Games/PE lessons? 

While on the playing fields and in the sports hall, staff are 

required to register students and account for those who may 

be absent. This may require them to email, call or text the School 

Office to help locate the students concerned. 

Where can I find the College fixtures and information 

regarding team sheets? 

Information regarding sports fixtures, team sheets, and results 

can be found on: www.eltham-college-sports.org.uk 

All fixtures are added in preparation for each term once 

organised. Some fixtures and cups are organised at shorter notice 

so please do keep checking when planning other family events. 

Why do some co-curricular lunchtime and after school 

activities clash? 

Priority nights are given to the core sport for each term, however, 

with a wide variety of sport, music, art and drama activities on 

offer for students there are inevitably some clashes between 

activities. Staff plan to avoid clashes wherever possible but 

sometimes it is unavoidable due to staffing commitments, 

shared facilities and student availability. 

Team selection 

All teams are selected after careful consideration and 

conversation has been held between heads of sport, coaches 

and teachers. Team sheets are planned to be published at least 

48 hours ahead of fixtures on SOCS. Students are encouraged to 

regularly check SOCS to view their involvement. Every effort is 

made to speak to students individually about team selection, but 

this may not always be possible before each fixture. 

When is the Eric Liddell Sports Centre open to the public? 

The school has exclusive use of the Eric Liddell Sports Centre 

from 6am until 5.30pm except for external primary school lets 

that occasionally use the swimming pool outside of school use. 

Therefore, the public have access to whole of Eric Liddell Sports 

Centre including the changing rooms from 6pm. Pupils must use 

London Marathon Pavilion changing rooms after 6pm and on 

Saturdays when necessary.


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The Eltham Constitution 

Article 1: 

Value 

yourself 

Always give 

your best effort 

Invest your 

time wisely 

Value your physical 

and mental health 

Article 2: 

Value 

others 

Be kind 

to others 

Be an 

upstander 

Value 

difference 

Article 3: 

Value your 

environment 

Respect your 

surroundings 

Look after your 

property 

Value your 

environment 

Your behaviour is the key to your happiness, developing a supportive 

community, and maintaining our school site. 

At Eltham College, we display high standards of behaviour, we are 

kind to each other, we work together to create an inclusive 

environment, and we are respectful of our environment, 

both inside and outside of school.

Article 1 – 

Valuing yourself 

Your behaviour - the way in which you think about yourself and 

conduct yourself - is the key to your happiness. At Eltham 

College we display high standards of behaviour, both inside and 

outside of school. 

Section 1 

1. Don’t settle for less than your best effort. Your best effort is 

all that you should ask of yourself and all that anyone can 

ask of you. 

2. You will never stop learning so don’t be afraid of 

making mistakes. 

3. Aim high and set yourself goals that are challenging but also 

realistic. Remember that perfection is an illusion. 

4. Act upon advice, follow instructions carefully and don’t be 

afraid to ask for help. 

Section 2 

1. Time is valuable so invest it wisely. Remember that you might 

not reap the rewards of time spent on challenging things 

immediately. Persevere – slow and steady wins the race! 

2. Don’t waste your time in class or beyond by distracting 

others or allowing yourself to become distracted. If you think 

you are going to miss a deadline, ask for help. Don’t rush 

your work. 

3. Prioritise the things that you need to do and try not to put 

things off. Good organisation and time management will 

help you succeed. 

4. Punctuality is important. Try not to be late for things. 

Section 3 

1. Take care of your health (physical and mental health). 

You have one body and one mind. You are precious 

and irreplaceable. 

2. Be authentic to who you are. Don’t be afraid to be different. 

3. Try to eat a balanced and healthy diet. Exercise regularly. 

This is good for your body and your well-being. 

4. Ensure you are getting enough sleep and practice good 

sleep habits. 

5. Avoid substances that can damage your physical and 

mental health. 

6. Do not bring any substances or items into school that could 

harm your physical or mental health or that of others. This 

includes but is not confined to cigarettes or vapes, knives, 

lighters, alcohol, recreational drugs or prescription drugs 

that were not prescribed for you. 

Section 4 

1. Be an upstander not a bystander. Be courageous. Stand up 

for what is right and call out those who are not behaving in 

this way. 

Section 5 

1. First impressions count. Take pride in your appearance and 

follow the school dress code. The details of this can be 

found on the website. 

Section 6 

1. Think carefully about your online safety and your digital 

footprint. Use secure passwords, keep them a secret, 

beware of scams. 

2. You must follow the School IT and internet policy. Do not 

access, download, create or send any unacceptable or 

offensive material. This includes material of a libellous, 

violent, racist, homophobic or pornographic nature. 

3. Think twice before you post content or images online. Don’t 

share nudes or semi nudes. It is against the law. 

4. Don’t arrange to meet someone in person that you have 

met online without telling a responsible adult where you are 

going and who you are meeting. 

5. Ask for help if you have viewed content online that could be 

considered harmful, or you feel like you have become 

addicted to content you are viewing or playing online.


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Support and Consequences 

Section 1 

If you don’t give of your best, you will feel that you have let 

yourself down. Other people might notice. You might let other 

people down and you might miss out on opportunities. If you 

struggle to meet high expectations or find it hard to act upon 

advice, you will be supported by your subject teachers, form 

tutor, or Head of Year, or possibly by the Learning Support 

Department, or by a team coach. You might be offered a staff or 

peer mentor, or encouraged to speak to a member of the 

Foxbury team. You might be given a sanction, for example a 

lunchtime supervision or an after-school detention. You tutor or 

Head of Year will probably speak to your parents to ensure that 

they can support you too. 

Section 2 

If you regularly struggle with time management, concentration or 

deadlines you will be supported by the Pastoral or Learning 

Support team. Your tutor might help you with reminders. You 

might have a mentor who can help you understand how you can 

make good use of your time and keep yourself on top of things. 

You will miss out if you are late for things. You might also get a 

reputation for being unreliable. You might be placed on late report. 

If this is the case, your Head of Year will speak to your parents. 

If, with support in place, things don’t improve you will be given a 

sanction like a lunchtime supervision or an after-school detention. 

Section 3 

You might begin to feel unwell if you don’t have a well-balanced 

diet or take regular exercise. Our school nurse can help with 

advice and so can our PE department. If you are sleep deprived, 

you will not function at your best and you will find that your 

mood and your productivity declines. Speak to our school nurse 

if you are having trouble sleeping. 

You can expect to be sanctioned if you are found to be smoking 

or vaping during the school day, or whilst representing the school 

at any time, or if you bring any paraphernalia for smoking or 

vaping into school. Sanctions would usually be an after-school 

detention. You will be helped to understand the damage that this 

can do to your health. 

If you come into school drunk or under the influence of 

recreational or prescription drugs that were not prescribed for 

you, this will be treated as a safeguarding incident. You will be 

looked after by the school nurse until your parents can come to 

collect you. You will be supported by the pastoral team and social 

services will be notified. Support and sanction are not mutually 

exclusive and you could face a serious sanction like a 

suspension. This will depend upon the individual circumstances 

that present themselves. 

If you bring alcohol into school, or try to sell alcohol in school, 

you can expect to face a serious sanction like a suspension. This 

is at the Headmaster’s discretion. 

If you are found to be drinking alcohol outside of school and we 

are made aware of this, we will notify your parents. If this begins 

to affect your behaviour within school, or your general 

well-being, we will treat this as a safeguarding matter and 

pastoral support will be provided. You might be encouraged to 

speak to a member of the Foxbury Team, including the school 

counsellor or signposted to agencies outside of school that can 

help you. 

If you are found to be taking recreational drugs or prescription 

drugs that are not prescribed for you outside of school, this will 

be treated as a safeguarding incident. Your parents will be 

contacted and pastoral support will be provided. You might be 

encouraged to speak to a member of the Foxbury Team, 

including the school counsellor or signposted to agencies 

outside of school that can help you. You will be asked to sign our 

drugs contract. You can find more details about how this works in 

our Drugs Policy which is available on the school website. 

If you bring controlled drugs or prescription drugs that were not 

prescribed for you into school or try to sell controlled or 

prescription drugs in school, or to another student outside of 

school, you will face a serious sanction, usually permanent 

exclusion. This is at the Headmaster’s discretion. 

Section 4 

When you act as an upstander, you will feel proud of yourself by 

doing the right thing. You will be respected for this by your peers 

and rewarded by your teachers. 

Section 5 

If you break uniform rules, you might receive a sanction like a 

behaviour mark or a letter might be sent to your parents asking 

for their support in upholding our dress code. 

Section 6 

If something goes wrong online and your password is leaked or 

you are a victim of a scam, ask for help. You will be treated as a 

victim and unless there is something to suggest you have acted 

deliberately, you will not be sanctioned. 

If you breach the school’s IT policy you can expect to be 

sanctioned. The seriousness of the sanction will depend upon 

the context and could range from an after-school detention to 

a suspension. You will also be supported to understand why 

this is unacceptable and how to avoid repeating this mistake in 

the future. 

If you choose to share nudes and this goes wrong, ask for help. This 

will be treated as a safeguarding concern and if you are a victim, 

you will not be sanctioned. You will be helped to understand why 

this was a mistake and your parents will be contacted. 

If you have viewed something disturbing by mistake or feel that 

you are becoming addicted to gaming or are spending far too 

much time online, your tutor or Head of Year will be able to help 

you. You do not need to worry about being sanctioned. Your 

parents will be contacted and encouraged to support you at 

home too. 

If you have a concern, please speak to 

a member of staff or use Whisper, our 

anonymous reporting system, by 

scanning the QR code.

Article 2 – 

Valuing others 

Your behaviour - the way in which you think about and act 

towards others - is the key to developing a supportive 

community. At Eltham College we are kind to each other, both 

inside and outside of school and work together to create an 

inclusive environment. 

Section 1 

1. Be kind to others. Think about how you speak to others and 

what you say. Be courteous. Treat people as you would like 

to be treated. You might not always agree, but you can 

always be tolerant, polite and kind. 

2. Take care not to hurt others with your actions. When playing 

on the field, avoid behaviour that is excessively physical or 

could hurt yourself or others. Do not fight. If someone has 

hurt you physically, walk away and speak to a member of 

staff. You will also need to see the school nurse. 

Section 2 

1. Stand up to bullies. Nobody should have to suffer name 

calling, physical, sexual or verbal abuse or feel victimised. 

Bullying is repeated behaviour of this nature. Report bullying 

by speaking to a member of staff or using Whisper, our 

anonymous reporting system. 

2. Stand up for equality. Value difference in all its guises, 

including neurodiversity. You can learn a lot from people who 

may have a different faith, culture, ideas or way of viewing the 

world. Do not judge people who think or behave differently 

from you. Show tolerance, kindness and understanding. 

3. Show respect to the faith of others. Nobody should face 

unkindness, prejudice or discrimination on the basis of their 

religious beliefs. If you experience or witness this type of 

behaviour, report it by speaking to a member of staff or 

through Whisper. 

4. Be actively anti-racist. Nobody should face discrimination 

based upon their ethnic background or colour of their skin. 

Never use racist language. Challenge racist attitudes and 

report this behaviour by speaking to a member of staff or 

through Whisper. 

5. Be actively anti-homophobic and anti-transphobic. Nobody 

should face discrimination based upon their gender or 

sexuality. Never use homophobic language. Challenge 

homophobic attitudes and report this behaviour by 

speaking to a member of staff or through Whisper. 

6. Be actively anti-sexist. Sexist language, stereotyping or 

name calling, online or offline is unacceptable. Challenge 

sexist behaviour and report this by speaking to a member of 

staff or through Whisper. 

Section 3 

1. Enjoy positive and healthy relationships. Unhealthy 

relationships are those where there is a power imbalance. If 

you are in a relationship that you think is unhealthy, or that 

makes you feel unhappy or scared, ask for help and talk to a 

member of the Pastoral or Foxbury team. 

2. Sexual harassment is the term we use to describe unwanted 

conduct of a sexual nature. It can take place online or offline. 

It can include a range of behaviours, for example, making 

sexual remarks about clothing or appearance, calling 

someone sexualised names, making sexual ‘jokes’, 

deliberately brushing up against someone or making 

sexualised gestures, or consensual and non-consensual 

sharing of nudes. Sexual harassment has no place in our 

society or school and it will not be tolerated. 

3. Sexual violence is the term that we use to describe sexual 

offences such as rape, assault by penetration and sexual 

assault. Harmful sexual behaviour of this nature has no 

place in our society or school and will not be tolerated.


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Section 1 

If you are unkind, you can expect to face a sanction and also be 

supported to understand the impact that your behaviour is 

having on others. The sanction will depend upon the context but 

it will proportionate and fair and explained to you. 

Violent conduct will not be tolerated and will be sanctioned, 

usually with an after-school detention. Violent behaviour that is 

extremely dangerous, for example kicks or punches to the head, 

will be seriously sanctioned, usually with a suspension. The 

instigator will be supported to understand why their behaviour is 

dangerous and helped to learn how to modify this in the future. 

Section 2 

If you are an upstander, you can expect to be rewarded with 

praise and recognition. If you are a victim of bullying, your wishes 

will be taken into account and you will be supported by the 

pastoral team. There is no place for bullies at our school and 

bullies will be sanctioned, usually with an after school detention. 

Bullies will also supported to understand why this is 

unacceptable and helped to modify their behaviour. 

The wishes of victims of prejudice in any of its guises will be 

our first consideration. They will be supported by the Pastoral 

or Foxbury team. Instigators will be sanctioned, usually with an 

after-school detention. Their parents will be contacted and 

they will supported to understand the impact of this behaviour 

on others. 

Section 3 

The wishes of the victims of sexual harassment will always be 

considered when we deal with this type of harmful sexual 

behaviour. It will be treated as a safeguarding matter, and we 

would usually inform the victim’s parents unless we believe that 

to do so would cause the victim additional harm. In some cases, 

it might be appropriate to inform the police and social services. 

This would always be discussed with the victim beforehand. The 

instigator will be sanctioned and supported, and parents will be 

informed. The type of sanction will depend upon the context but 

could range from an after-school detention to a suspension. You 

can find more information about this in our Safeguarding and 

Child Protection Policy. 

All reports of sexual violence are treated as safeguarding 

incidents and the wishes of the victim will guide our response. 

The victim will be encouraged to report these cases to the police 

and social services will be informed. We would usually inform the 

victim’s parents unless we believe that to do so would cause the 

victim additional harm. If the instigator and the victim share 

classes, where possible they will be separated. This is to 

safeguard both instigator and victim. If the police take up the 

investigation, the school will work with the police to ensure the 

safety of all students and will act upon police advice. If the police 

do not proceed with the investigation, we will deal with the 

incident internally. Our response will depend upon the context. 

Support will be offered to both victim and instigator. Sanction 

and support are not mutually exclusive and the level of sanction 

applied to the instigator will be at the Headmaster’s discretion. 





Article 3 – Valuing 

your environment 

Section 1 

1. Ensure that all litter is placed into bins. 

2. Do not chew gum. 

3. Treat your form room with respect. 

4. Look after your property. Use your locker. 

Section 2 

1. Think about your environmental footprint. We only have one 

world. Save energy where you can by turning off lights and 

closing doors. 

2. Avoid waste. Bring a reusable bottle into school and fill this 

up from the water fountains. Turn taps off when you have 

finished using them. Don’t print unless you really need to. 

3. Recycle where you can. 


If you do not look after our school environment, you can expect a 

sanction such as a behaviour mark or an after-school detention. 

You will be helped to understand the importance of looking after 

your environment, within and beyond school in your lessons and 

in assemblies and you will be encouraged to take up leadership 

roles in these areas. 






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Outdoor Education 

Eltham College has a thriving programme of outdoor education. From facing physical and geographical challenges on the 

Year 8 trip to Dartmoor, to the trials of involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, students are encouraged to work as 

teams and improve their leadership skills whilst experiencing and exploring the wider world. 

BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL TRIP 

YEAR 7 

DARTMOOR ADVENTURE 

COURSE 

YEAR 8 

DUKE OF EDINBURGH 

AWARD SCHEME 

BRONZE EXPEDITION - YEAR 9 

SILVER EXPEDITION - YEAR 10 

GOLD EXPEDITION 

SIXTH FORM


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Co-Curricular 

Eltham College has an extremely diverse range of co-curricular activities in which every student plays a part. From the clubs and 

societies which take place at lunchtime and after school to sports teams, choirs and orchestras, art and drama, travel opportunities 

and community service, the school seeks to nurture each student’s interest in the world beyond their academic studies.

Clubs and Societies 

Students can be involved with clubs and societies which take place at lunchtime as well as before and after school, with the 

goal of nurturing each students interest in the world beyond their academic studies. 

3D PAPER MODELLING 

AFRO-CARIBBEAN SOCIETY 

ARABIC CLUB 

ARCHITECTURE SOCIETY 

ANTI-BULLYING 

AMBASSADORS 

BOARD GAMES CLUB 

CHANGEMAKERS 

CHARITY COMMITTEE 

CHINESE FAN DANCE GROUP 

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED 

CLASSICAL CIVILISATION 

CLASSICS CLUB 

CODING CLUB 

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB 

CREST AWARD CLUB 

DEBATING 

DT CLUB 

DRAMA CLUB 

*Clubs and Societies can be subject to change 

ECCE (ELTHAM COLLEGE 

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED) 

ECO ELTHAM 

ELTHAMIAN MAGAZINE 

JOURNALISTS 

ENTREPRENERDS 

FEMSOC 

FORMULA 1 FOR SCHOOLS 

FRENCH SOCIETY 

FUTSAL 

GEOGRAPHY CLUB 

GEOGRAPHY SOCIETY 

GREENPOWER 

HANS WOYDA COMPETITION 

HISTORY SOCIETY 

INVESTMENT CLUB 

IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME! 

LAW SOCIETY 

LEGO CLUB 

LGBTQ+ ALLIANCE 

LINGUISTICS OLYMPIAD 

LOWER SCHOOL - 

POLITICS CLUB 

MATHEMATICS SOCIETY 

MATHS MASTERS 

MEDICAL SOCIETY 

MODERN FOREIGN 

LANGUAGES FILM CLUB 

POLECON SOCIETY 

PPE CLUB 

PRIDE SOCIETY 

ORIGAMI 

READING GROUPS 

ROCKETRY CLUB 

SCIENCE CLUB 

SCIENCE SOCIETY 

TABLE-TOP GAMING CLUB 

TEXTILES CLUB 

UK LINGUISTICS OLYMPIAD 

UKMT MATHS TEAM 

CHALLENGES


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House Competitions 

Students at Eltham College feel their House is very much their home in the College, and it is a real strength that every 

student at Eltham believes passionately that their House is the best! Each student is assigned to one of our four Houses 

named, in keeping with the College’s heritage, after four missionaries: Carey (blue), Chalmers (red), Moffat (yellow) and 

Livingstone (green). The House system promotes vertical integration and encourages healthy competitive spirit amongst the 

students as they compete in a year-round programme of events: academic, athletic and artistic. 

ART 

ATHLETICS 

BADMINTON 

BAKING 

BASKETBALL 

CAROL SINGING 

CHESS 

CLIMBING 

CREATIVE WRITING 

CRICKET 

CROSS COUNTRY 

DEBATES 

DRAMA 

FASHION DESIGN 

FOOTBALL 

GARDENING 

GOLF 

HOCKEY 

MENTAL ARITHMETIC 

MUSIC 

MUSICAL THEATRE 

NETBALL 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

POETRY 

PUMPKIN CARVING 

ROCKETRY 

ROUNDERS 

RUGBY 

SCIENCE QUIZ 

SINGING 

SKIING 

SOFTBALL 

SPELLING 

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING 

SWIMMING 

TABLE TENNIS 

TENNIS 

VOLLEYBALL 

WATER POLO

Co-Curricular Sport 

At Eltham, we are aiming to be the number one co-educational school for sport in South East London by delivering a 

wide-ranging core and co-curricular programme that enables our students to engage at all levels and across multiple sports. 

Our Core sports for girls are Hockey, Netball and Cricket and for boys Rugby, Hockey, and Cricket. Our extensive co-curricular 

sports programme runs throughout the year and a snapshot of the core sports we offer are here: 

RUGBY 

“Eltham College currently run 15 Senior 

School teams, as well as 16 teams in 

the Junior School that regularly 

compete in fixtures against through 

Michaelmas term. As well as weekly 

block fixtures, sides in the Senior School 

are given the opportunity to participate 

in County and National competitions. 

As well as providing a competitive 

environment for students to thrive in a 

team-based format, we place high 

important on the personal development 

of students at Eltham College. Alongside 

our team sessions, students have the 

opportunity to access support in Strength 

& Conditioning, as well as individual skill 

sessions. During Lent term, Rugby 

switches its focus to the shorter format of 

in the game in Rugby 7s. In which, we 

attend all County festivals, as well as the 

National Rosslyn Park 7s Festival.” 

Ben King 

Head of Rugby 

HOCKEY 

“It is an incredibly exciting time for 

Hockey at Eltham after back to back 

Kent Championship wins at Boys 1st XI. 

In addition, we were National Runners 

up at U16 level and U13 Quarter Finalists 

in the Independent Schools Cup. Boys 

U12 and U13 also reached the regional 

finals in 2023 and we had our first girls 

team reach the same stage this season 

at U13 level. The breadth of high level 

coaching and facilities has developed 

students into representative players with 

the school boasting numerous county 

players in the last few years.” 

Calum Giles 

Head of Hockey 

CRICKET 

“The Eltham College cricket programme 

provides an opportunity for every girl 

and boy to develop and compete at 

the appropriate level. We want to create 

cricketers that enjoy the game, who are 

willing to experiment and are not afraid 

of failure. 

The programme ensures our elite 

cricketers are challenged to improve, 

with eleven girls and boys going on to 

represent their county this year. 

Alongside this, Eltham won the Kent 

U12 Ford Cup and U14 Tony Church 

Trophy in 2022 and hoping for more 

success in future seasons.” 

Josh Kelly 

Head of Cricket 

NETBALL 

“As we gradually become a fully co-ed 

school, our priority is to ensure every 

girl gets the chance to flourish in the 

Netball programme. Enjoyment is one 

of our biggest factors and we strive to 

ensure that all girls, no matter their 

ability, enjoy their Netball and 

subsequently their sporting experience 

here at Eltham College. 

Our carefully designed Netball 

programme ensures that we are 

challenging our elite players, providing 

them with opportunities to allow them 

to take their Netball to the next level, 

but also providing a sport for all 

environment so that everyone can 

showcase their ability and represent the 

school in competitive fixtures.” 

Laura True 

Head of Netball 

AQUATICS 

“Aquatics is a sport for all as we 

transition into being fully co-educational 

by 2025. We compete in several mixed 

competitions as well as having both 

boys’ and girls’ fixtures individually. 

Not only does our Aquatics programme 

provide students with a life skill it also 

improves fitness, strength, power, 

stamina, and many more physical 

attributes that will help develop our 

students into becoming better 

all-round athletes. Our Elite swimmers 

will obtain additional support to help 

them achieve their personal goals 

whilst also representing the school at 

the highest possible standard. 

Our aim of the Aquatics programme is 

to develop a universal love for swimming 

and water polo to select multiple teams 

across both disciplines, whilst also 

competing at the Elite level against the 

very best co-ed schools nationally.” 

Sean Perfect 

Head of Aquatics


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Eltham College offers many other sports aside from those that are core and timetabled. Teams and individuals regularly 

compete in local and national competitions. 

ATHLETICS 

GO KARTING 

SAILING 

BASKETBALL 

GOLF 

SKIING 

CHESS 

GYMNASTICS 

SOCIAL SOCCER 

CLIMBING 

INDOOR CYCLING 

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING 

CROSS COUNTRY 

JUMP ROPE 

SWIMMING 

DANCE FITNESS 

ROUNDERS 

TABLE TENNIS 

FENCING 

ROWING 

TENNIS 

FUTSAL 

RUNNING CLUB 

WATER POLO 

HIGH PERFORMANCE 

ATHLETE PROGRAMME (HPAP) 

Designed to assist talented sports 

performers maximise and fulfil their 

sporting potential whilst achieving 

academic success. 

SPORT DEVELOPMENT TOUR 

Year 7 visit Loughborough during the 

Easter break to receive training and 

advice on improving their sporting skills 

and techniques.

Music 

CHOIRS AND ORCHESTRAS 

For choral and orchestral musicians, 

there are a number of ensembles 

across a range of ages and sizes. These 

ensembles perform at prestigious 

venues such as Blackheath Halls, as 

well as undertaking international tours. 

COLLEGE CHOIR 

CHAMBER CHOIR 

YOUNG VOICES 

VOCE 

CHORAL SOCIETY 

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 

SINFONIA 

SINFONIETTA 

JAZZ AND 

LARGE ENSEMBLES 

We have an extensive Jazz provision at 

Eltham, as well as a range of other 

large ensembles catering to different 

musical styles, and across all 

experience levels. 

CONCERT BAND 

SYMPHONIC WINDS 

ELTHAM BRASS 

BRASS BONANZA 

BIG BAND 

JAZZ COMBO 

SAX QUARTET 

COOL JAZZ 

OTHER ENSEMBLES 

Every effort is made to ensure that all 

students learning musical instruments 

are placed in College ensembles to help 

them progress. Ensembles are graded 

by ability and if a student wishes to 

perform in a group there will be an 

opportunity for them to do so. There 

are ensembles concerts every term. 

BREAM GUITAR ENSEMBLE 

DOUBLE REED ENSEMBLE 

SILVER SONICS 

PLATINUM PLAYERS 

ROCK SCHOOL 

STICK ATTACK 

SLICK STICKS 

DIXIELAND BAND 

SHOW BAND 

Plus a variety of smaller Chamber 

Music ensembles, such as String 

Quartets and Piano Trios


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Art 

Creative problem-solving and divergent thinking are at the heart of our Art curriculum. Students learn traditional and 

contemporary processes while also conducting critical analysis of their own work and the work of professional artists. The 

department offers the opportunity to work in a wide range of media including painting, sculpture, print making, photography, 

digital editing and even glass. 

Students in Lower School all have a weekly Art lesson before selecting their creative options in Year 9. We are fortunate to 

have the Gerald Moore Gallery within the grounds of Eltham College, where students are able to visit exhibitions by a range 

of artists and exhibit their own work. Over the years the Gallery has hosted an eclectic range of shows by local and emerging 

artists as well as famous names such as Cornelia Parker and Matisse. 

Both the Gallery and the department offer a wide range of clubs, workshops and artist-led sessions to extend the work in the 

classroom as well as prepare students for exams and further education. 

ART CLUB 

ARTS CAREER DAY 

GCSE KICKSTART! 

ARCHITECTURE CLUB 

ARTICULATION CHALLENGE 

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 

ARTIST TALKS 

ARTIST WORKSHOPS 

CERAMICS CLUB 

CRAFT CLUB FOR JUNIOR 

SCHOOL 

EXHIBITION TOURS 

GALLERY VOLUNTEERING 

OPPORTUNITIES 

PAINTING TECHNIQUES 

WORKSHOP 

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 

STUDENT EXHIBITIONS 

RA YOUNG ARTISTS 

SUMMER SHOW


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Drama 

Co-curricular work in Drama is seen as essential to the success of the department providing opportunities for all of our 

students to take part in performances if they wish to. Every lunchtime and after school there is a rehearsal of some kind 

taking place in the Antony Barnard Theatre and frequently the dance studio too. There are numerous shows across the 

academic year and our close proximity to London enables trips to see stage shows in the city all year round. 

SENIOR 

PRODUCTION 

GUYS AND DOLLS 

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 

CURTAINS 

MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY 

DANNY CHAMPION OF THE WORLD 

FIND ME 

TECH CREW 

LOWER SCHOOL 

SENIOR 

EDINBURGH FRINGE 

ASSASSINS 

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG 

LOWER SCHOOL 

PRODUCTION 

HONK! JR. 

OUR TEACHERS A TROLL 

ALICE IN WONDERLAND 

SENIOR PLAY 

THE HISTORY BOYS 

ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST 

DOCTOR FAUSTUS 

SHAKESPEARE 

SCHOOLS FESTIVAL 

TWELFTH NIGHT 

OTHELLO 

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 

LAMDA 

ACTING 

SPEAKING IN PUBLIC 

VERSE AND PROSE 

SHAKESPEARE 

NATIONAL THEATRE 

CONNECTIONS 

MARXIST IN HEAVEN 

THE IT 

STRANGERS LIKE ME 

Design Technology 

Design and Technology is about providing opportunities for students to develop their capability, combining their designing 

and making skills with knowledge and understanding in order to create quality products. 

DT CLUB 

The DT club is an opportunity for 

students to take the lead on a personal 

project they are interested in designing 

and making in the workshop. Students 

will be supported in using a variety of 

different manufacturing techniques 

from hand skills through to 3D printing 

in bringing their ideas to life. 

TEXTILES CLUB 

An introduction to using the sewing 

machine, decorative techniques and 

pattern production will help develop a 

range of skill sets. Students will 

produce a range of different products 

developing their manufacturing skills in 

textiles including tote bags and 

seasonal items throughout the year.


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Gloria Filiorum Patres 

Eltham College 

Grove Park Road 

London SE9 4QF 

+44 (0)20 8857 1455 

mail@eltham-college.org.uk 

06/23 

www.eltham-college.org.uk

Senior School Welcome Booklet - June 2023

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