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Dorothy Stringer School
Parent and Carer Key Dates
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Autumn - Half Term 1
4 September - 24 October
1 OCT
SEN coffee morning for parents and carers
Year 7-11 parents and carers
Find out how to access support for your child and meet other parents.
2 OCT
New parents’ eveningvirtual check in
Year 7 parents and carers
A chance to speak to check in with your child’s form tutor.
8 OCT
22 OCT
Online safety webinar
Year 7-11 parents and care
An introduction to the Safer Schools app and top tips on keeping your child safe online.
16 OCT
Y11 Post 16 Pathways
Evening
Year 11 parents, carers and students
A chance to speak to a variety of post16 providers and explore their courses.
Y10 prepare your child fo GCSEs virtual webinar
Year 10 parents and carers
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
Wednesday 10 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
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Autumn - Half Term 2
3 November - 19 December
19 NOV
SEN coffee morning for parents and carers
Year 7-11 parents and carers
Find out how to access support for your child and meet other parents.
18 DEC
11 DEC
Year 10 Parents’ Evening - early closure 3pm
Year 10 parents and carers
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
Carol Concert
Year 7-11 parents and carers
Join us at St Johns church for a festive celebration ahead of the Christmas holidays. No booking necessary.
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)
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- Half Term 1
Y11 help your child prepare for GCSEs webinar
Year 11 parents and carers
Find out how to support your child as they approach their GCSE exams.
9 parents and carers
Find out how you can support your child through the options process.
Find out how to access support for your child and meet other parents.
Y11 Parents’ Eveningearly closure 3pm
Year 11 parents and carers
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
Our eagerly anticipated upper school production is not be missed!
Year 9 parents and carers
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
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Spring - Half Term 2
23 February - 27 March
SEN coffee morning for parents/carers
19 MAR
Find out how to access support for your child and meet other parents.
Y7 Parents’ Eveningearly closure 3pm
Year 7 parents and carers
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
25 MAR
Y11 Virtual Parents’ Evening
Year 7 parents and carers
A chance to speak to check in with your child’s form tutor.
21 MAR
Dolawen information evening
Year 7 parents and carers
Find out everything you need to know about your child’s upcoming trip to Dolawen.
Dorothy Stringer Dance Show
Year 7-11 parents and carers
A celebration of Dance taking place at Brighton Dome. Not to be missed!
26 MAR
Spring Concert
Year 7-11 parents and carers
A fantastic night of music showcasing our students’ creativity and talent.
Other key dates
Monday 23 February - Tuesday 3 March - Year 11 GCSE mock exams
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Summer - Half Term 1
13 April - 22 May
23 APR
Y8 Parents’ Eveningearly closure 3pm
Year 8 parents and carers
A chance to speak to your child’s subject teachers about their academic progress.
8 MAY
Student award ceremony
Invited year 9 & 10 parents and carers
A chance to celebrate your child’s excellent work and behaviour at our student award ceremonies.
7 MAY
Student award ceremony
Invited year 7 & 8 parents and carers
A chance to celebrate your child’s excellent work and behaviour at our student award ceremonies.
13 MAY
SEN coffee morning for parents and carers
Year 7-11 parents and carers
Find out how to access support for your child and meet other parents.
Other key dates
Saturday 2 May - Children’s Parade
Monday 4 May - Bank holiday - school closed
Thursday 8 May - GCSE exam window opens
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Summer - Half Term 2
1 June - 17 July
2 JULY
Summer Concert
Year 7-11 parents and carers
A fantastic night of music showcasing our students’ creativity and talent.
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)
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