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Dorothy Stringer School Parent and Carer Key Dates 2025-26
Autumn - Half Term 1
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4 September - 24 October
2 OCT
16 OCT
New parents’ evening virtual check in
Online safety webinar
Year 7 parents and carers
An introduction to the Safer Schools app and top tips on keeping your child safe online.
A chance to speak to check in with your child’s form tutor.
Year 7-11 parents and carers
8 OCT
Y11 Post 16 Pathways Evening
Y10 prepare your child for GCSEs virtual webinar
Year 11 parents, carers and students
Year 10 parents and carers
A chance to speak to a variety of post16 providers and explore their courses.
22 OCT
Find out how to support your child as they begin their GCSE courses.
Other key dates Thursday 4 September - School open for Year 7 and Year 10 peer mentors only Thursday 4 September - Year 7 photos Friday 5 September - School open for all students Friday 12 September - Year 7 clubs fair Thursday 25 September - Open Evening (early closure - 12.15pm) Friday 26 September - Late start (9.40am) Friday 17 October - Culture Day Friday 24 October - General knowledge quiz
Autumn - Half Term 2
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3 November - 19 December
11 DEC
Year 10 Parents’ Evening - early closure 3pm
Carol Concert
Year 10 parents and carers
Join us at St Johns church for a festive celebration ahead of the Christmas holidays. No booking necessary.
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
Betty W
Year 7-11 parents and carers
18 DEC
Matteo C
Lily D
Other key dates Monday 10 November - Tuesday 18 November - Year 11 GCSE mock exams Friday 5 December - INSET day Thursday 18 December - Y11 mock results day Friday 19 December - Early closure (12.15pm)
Poppy H
Spring - Half Term 1
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5 January - 13 February
12 JAN
Y11 help your child prepare for GCSEs online presentation
Y11 Parents’ Evening early closure 3pm
Year 11 parents and carers
Year 11 parents and carers
Find out how to support your child as they approach their GCSE exams.
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
15 JAN
Y9 Parents’ Evening early closure 3pm
Year 9 Options Evening Year 9 parents and carers
22 JAN
Find out how you can support your child through the options process.
Year 9 parents and carers
5 FEB
Other key dates Thursday 12 February - Year 11 photos and hoodies Thursday 5 February - Mastermind quiz Tuesday 10 February - Year 9 photos
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
Spring - Half Term 2
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23 February - 27 March
4 MAR
21 MAR
Dolawen trips information webinar
Y7 Parents’ Evening early closure 3pm
Year 7 parents and carers
Year 7 parents and carers
Find out everything you need to know about your child’s upcoming trip to Dolawen.
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
19 MAR
Dorothy Stringer Dance Show
Y11 Virtual Parents’ Evening
Year 7-11 parents and carers
Year 11 parents and carers
A celebration of Dance taking place at Brighton Dome. Not to be missed!
A chance to speak to check in with your child’s form tutor.
25 MAR
Spring Concert Year 7-11 parents and carers A fantastic night of music showcasing our students’ creativity and talent.
26 MAR
Other key dates Monday 23 February - Tuesday 3 March - Year 11 GCSE mock exams
Summer - Half Term 1
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13 April - 22 May Student award ceremony
Y8 Parents’ Evening early closure 3pm
23 APR
Year 8 parents and carers
Invited year 7 & 8 parents and carers
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
A chance to celebrate your child’s excellent work and behaviour at our student award ceremonies.
7 MAY
Student award ceremony Invited year 9 & 10 parents and carers
8 MAY
A chance to celebrate your child’s excellent work and behaviour at our student award ceremonies.
Other key dates Saturday 2 May - Children’s Parade Monday 4 May - Bank holiday - school closed Thursday 8 May - GCSE exam window opens
Tyson E
Foster Centre students
Edith W
Summer - Half Term 2
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1 June - 17 July Summer Concert Year 7-11 parents and carers A fantastic night of music showcasing our students’ creativity and talent.
2 JULY
Phoenix B
Isabella Y
Other key dates Thursday 18 June - Thursday 25 June - Y10 mock exams Friday 19 June - Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly Wednesday 1 July - Y11 prom Friday 3 July - Y10 taster day at Varndean College Monday 6 July - Sports Day Monday 6 July - Friday 10 July - Y10 Work Experience Tuesday 7 July - Friday 10 July - Enrichment Week Friday 17 July - School closes early (12.15pm)
Ripley W
Useful contacts Attendance
attendance@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
First aid
medical@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Reception
reception@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
School trips
schooltrips@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
SENCo
senco@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Exams
exams@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Safeguarding
CP@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Head’s office
head@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
General enquiries
office@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Year 7 office
BRU@dorothy-stringer.co.uk ATH@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Year 8 office
PLE@dorothy-stringer.co.uk AD-NXP@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Year 9 office
LZS@dorothy-stringer.co.uk AD-MAH@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Year 10 office
SHD@dorothy-stringer.co.uk AD-ERD@dorothy-stringer.co.uk/AD-ASA@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Year 11 office
HAD@dorothy-stringer.co.uk AD-ERD@dorothy-stringer.co.uk/AD-ALS@dorothy-stringer.co.uk