Senior School Welcome Booklet - June 2023

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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)
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