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Sixth Form

Handbook

2026/2027

Table of Contents 03

Welcome

Dress Code

The Sixth Form Team

Independent Study Skills

SIxth Form Mentors

Our Pastoral Care

06 Year 12 Calendar

07 Year 13 Calendar

20 Your Future Pathway

22 Sixth Form Leadership

Daily Routines

Enrichment, Super Curricular, Trips

Attendance

ICT Policy

Security

Home/School Agreement

Welcome Welcome to the start of your Sixth Form journey. We want you to make the most of your time with us in The Holy Cross Sixth Form and take advantage of all the varied academic, extra curricular and leadership opportunities that will be on offer to you. This booklet will guide you through how life works in the 6th Form.

Mr Oliver

Head of 6th Form

OUR SIXTH FORMERS EMBODY OUR MISSION STATEMENT We are children of God and in the spirit of St Francis and Mother Bernarda we aim to create a happily family environment in which all may grow : In faith, hope and love for God; In love and respect for one another and the world around us; In learning and wisdom; so that we may live life to the full and joyfully share”

The 6th Form Team

Mr Oliver

Director of Sixth Form Office: by S1/Canteen Mrs Chen

Director of Year 13 Office: Next to Learning Zone Dr Zacharopoulou

Director of Year 12 Office: Next to Learning Zone Mrs Parker and Mrs Hellwig

Sixth Form Administrators Office: Desk in Learning Zone Mrs Dewar

University & Careers Advisor Office: upstairs in St Clare’s house

6th Form Mentors

Peace

Year 12 - Ms Stevenet Year 13 - Mr Terraciani Mercy

Year 12 - Ms Rex Year 13 - Ms Gowan Charity

Year 12 - Ms Bouchy Year 13 - Mr Higham Faith

Year 12 - Mr Khan Year 13 - Ms Rowe Hope

Year 12 - Ms Ruggiero Year 13 - Ms Facey

Year 12 Calendar Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Year 12 Enrolment & Induction

GCSE Maths & English Retake w/c 2/11

Prize Giving - Thurs 10/9

6th Form Open Mornings - Wed 11/11 & 18/11

Enrichment begins - Wed 30/9 3 week window to change courses deadline - Wed 23/9 Sign up for Foundation Leadership opportunities

HX INSET Day - Mon 23/11 Yr11 6th Form Subject Fair run by Yr 12 Wed 9/12 Progress Report 2

Parents’ 6th Form Information Evening Thurs 17/9 Whole School Open Evening - volunteers needed - Mon 21/9 Sixth Form Open Evening - volunteers needed - Wed 14/10 Progress Report 1

Spring 1

Hybrid of Mentoring & Registration begins - w/c Mon 4/1 Sign up for Senior Leadership opportunities - Tues 5/1 HX Inset Day - Tues 2/2

Senior Leadership programmes begin PSHE focus on University & Careers Pathways Yr 12 Careers Interviews Last enrichment session - Wed 21/5

Summer 1 at RC - Thurs 21/1 Parents’ Evening

Summer 1 UCAS Discovery Live Visit

Head Girl Team Interviews - Mon 8/2

Progress Report 3

Summer 1

Summer 2

Progress Report 4

Research into University courses and apprenticeships Work on personal statement & support your applications Progress Report 4

Summer 1

Progress Report 4

Spring 2

Progress Report 4

Year 12 Exams & Study Leave - Wed 16/6 Parents Pathways Information Evening Wed 21/6 Return to lessons for Feedback Week Spring 2 Mon 5/7 Kenya Trip Work Experience Summer 1 week - Mon 12/7 Big Move Assembly Wed 21/7 Progress Report Progress Report 5 4

Year 13 Calendar Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Year 12-13 Re-takes - Tues 1/9 & Wed 2/9

Final personal statement all applicants Tues 3/11

Year 13 enrolment - Wed 3/9 Prize Giving - Thurs 10/8 BIg Sister Mentoring Scheme Final Draft of personal statement/Early Applicants

Parents’ Evening at HX - Thurs 19/11 Majority of UCAS Applicants have applied - Mon 1/12 Progress Report 2

Whole School Open Evening - volunteers needed - Mon 23/9 Sixth Form Open Evening - volunteers needed - Wed 14/10 New York Trip - Tues 20/10 Progress Report 1

Spring 1

Hybrid of Mentoring & Registration beings - w/c Mon 4/1 UCAS Applicant Final Deadline - Wed 13/1

Summer 1 Progress Report 4

Summer 1 Last day of lessons - Thurs 6/5 Leavers’ Event - Friday 7/5 Study Leave & Start of Exams - Mon 10/5

Summer 1 Progress Report 4

Spring 2

Mock Exams - W/c 22/2 Mock Results & Intervention Assembly Tues 16/3 Progress Report 3

Summer 1 Progress Report 4

Summer 2

A Level Exams - good luck!

Spring 2 Summer 1 Progress Report 4

Daily Routines School Opening Hours - 7.30am - 5.30pm

The Learning Zone and 6th Form Study (S1/S2) are both open before and after school from 7.30am to 5.30pm. Sixth Formers can make full use of these facilities to socialise with friends and study in a conducive environment

Signing In at HX and RC

Registration at HX is at 8.40am and if you have your first lesson at RC you need to be ready for the start of lessons at 9.00am. If you arrive after these times you need to see the Sixth Form Administrator. Persistent lateness will result in a sanction.

Lesson Times Lesson

Holy Cross

Richard Challoner

Period 1/2

9.00am - 10.50am

9.00am - 10.30am

Break

10.50am - 11.20am

10.30am - 11.35am

Period 3/4

11.25am - 1.10pm

11.35am - 1.05pm

Lunch

1.10pm - 2.15pm

1.05pm - 1.45pm

Period 5

2.15pm - 3.17pm (Yr12) /3.22pm (Yr13)

1.45pm - 3.15pm

Sixth Form Cafe

The cafe is open at break, lunch and through period 5. You can use a debit card, apple pay or parent pay to purchase items or use the Costa Coffee machine.

Use of Mobile Phones & Earpods As a Sixth Form privilege, you may use these but only within designated sixth form study and social areas.

PSHE & General RE - Tuesday Period 1/2

To complement your academic studies, all students are expected to attend an hour of PSHE and an hour of General RE. PSHE helps you to develop the life skills and knowledge you need to navigate the challenges of an adult world with resilience and confidence. It helps you to make informed and healthy choices and will be delivered by your tutor as part of a wider programme which includes a range of speakers. General RE is a core part of your experience in the Sixth Form as we look to support and guide students on their spiritual journey.

Enrichment - Wednesday Period 5

Enrichment activities offer students the opportunity to develop new skills in a social setting which build confidence and self esteem. We run a compulsory enrichment programme for Year 12 on Wednesday afternoons which offers a wide range of activities to choose from including attending the gym, taking part in competitive sport and playing an active role in outreach programmes in the local community. This is a compulsory part of our Sixth Form Offer and any non attendance is followed up as a matter of course.

Early Finish Friday

Holy Cross lessons finish after P4 on Friday and lessons at RC finish at 1.05pm, unless you have a specific lesson timetabled.

Attendance There is a clear and positive correlation between school attendance and academic achievement and we therefore expect all students to aim to have an attendance figure of 95% or above. If your attendance falls below this your tutor will speak to you and contact your parents.

Absence Procedure

If you are going to be late or absent from school, a parent or carer must contact the Sixth Form by 8.30am Call : 0208 714 5050 Email : sixthformadmin@holycross.kingston.sch.uk.) Compass: attendance note

Appointments

Need to be booked in advance with Sixth Form Admin. Provide a copy of letter/email/text message confirming time of appointment. Should be outside school time Will be recorded as unauthorised if full details not provided

Other Leave

Needs to be authorised by the Headteacher in advance Collect an Exceptional Leave form from Sixth Form Admin to be completed by parent/carer

Leaving During the Day

Permission needs to be sought from your Head of Year , Head of Sixth Form or Sixth Form Administrator. Parents/carers will be contacted before you are permitted to leave school. Please ensure you sign out on departure.

Punctuality

We encourage all students to make full use of our Sixth Form social facilities and to arrive in good time at the start of the day to meet your friends in the Learning Zone. All students are expected to be in school by 8.35am ready to attend registration with their tutor. Punctuality is monitored by tutors and Heads of Year and if you are persistently late you will be sanctioned. If you have 5 or more lates in a half term you will have a detention. Any student signing in after 8.40am needs to check in with the Sixth Form Administrator in the Learning Zone. If the desk is unattended students should tap their card on the Compass terminal. These procedures ensure that your attendance is correctly recorded in Compass. In the Spring term some registration sessions are replaced with mentor meetings. Students who do not have a meeting should arrive at 8.55am ready for their first lesson. Any student arriving after 8.55am will need to check in at the Sixth Form Admin desk/use Compass terminal.

Security Signing In and Out

You must sign in by tapping your card on the ipad reader on arrival at either school and sign out when you depart. The sign in system is separate from Compass and it is used as a register in the case of fire or any other emergency. If you fail to do so, you will be first warned and then sanctioned. If you forget your lanyard you must see the Sixth Form Administrator who will sign you in manually. At Richard Challoner the Sixth Form administrator sits outside the Mezzanine. Lanyards For security on site, your lanyard must be worn with the picture clearly visible at all times. If you lose the card there will be a cost of £2 to replace and a further £2 if the card holder and lanyard are also lost. (Replacement cards can take up to two weeks to arrive. In the meantime, you will need to sign in/out at the administrators desk in the Learning zone). Failure to wear a lanyard will result in a sanction. Prohibited Substances and items Our priority at Holy Cross is to establish a safe, secure and healthy environment. We have a zero tolerance policy towards students bringing into school any the following substances/ items : vapes, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, blades and weapons. Vaping in school or to and from school is not acceptable. Chewing Gum is not permitted on school premises as it creates an unsanitary and unpleasant environment.

“smart business wear”

Dress In The 6th Form Our Sixth Form students are role models for the rest of the school and their professional demeanour and appearance reflect the fact that they are young adults preparing to enter the workplace. We like to allow for some individuality, colour and creativity within the parameters of “smart business wear”. You must wear your ID lanyard at all times for security purposes. Formal skirt, dress (with jacket) or trouser suit. Students may wear any colour or pattern. Skirts/ dresses should be of a professional length and style and comply with the fingertip rule. Informal stretchy skirts are not permitted. Trousers are to be tailored, full or ankle length. No jeans (of any colour), denim items or leggings. A smart shirt, blouse or top should be worn. Any colour or pattern. Vest style tops are not appropriate. A smart jumper may be worn in colder weather. Any colour or pattern is acceptable but avoid large logos. Casual sweatshirts, fleeces or hoodies are not permitted indoors. No trainers, canvas shoes or flip flops We have adopted the Halo Code in regard to all Afro hairstyles. Extreme hairstyles/colours are not permitted. No facial or tongue piercings, although a single discreet nose stud is allowed. No visible tattoos In cases where a student fails to comply they will be asked borrow uniform or be sent home to change. Sanctions will be applied.

Richard Challoner Sixth Form Dress Code If you attend any lessons at Richard Challoner School, please familiarise yourself with their Dress Code in order to avoid being challenged on your appearance which could result in you being sent home to change clothes. On their site, you are expected to wear a suit at all times and please note the following : A tailored, business suit, including matching jacket and trousers or skirt. Skirts should be formal, tailored, and at least mid-thigh in length. Black tights must be worn with any skirts/dresses that are above the knee in length. Trousers are to be tailored, full or ankle length. Jean-style trousers or leggings are not permitted. A tailored shirt and tie, or a formal, sleeved top. All tops must cover the shoulders and stomach and not be low-necked. If a jumper is worn, it must be smart, formal and v-necked. No sweatshirts, fleeces or hoodies are permitted to be worn around school. Smart, formal shoes, not trainers. Dark socks.

Independent Study Skills Invest in a weekly planning diary, jotter or journal

You’ll need to write down the specific details of homework set and the date it is due so we suggest you find a means that works best for you. For some that will be an app for others a journal / diary of some sort.

Subject Folders and organising your notes

Many subjects will ask you to organise your notes physically in subject folders with subject dividers and ask you to bring these to your lessons. Digital notes need the same level of coherent organisation in terms of labelling and filing.

Deadlines & workload

Students find that they need to adapt quickly to the demands of study at A Level and this means being organised and keeping on top of your work. You will find that you are set longer pieces of homework to complete with longer, more open deadlines. A key skill is therefore to prioritise which pieces to complete and to manage the flow of your work.

Hours of study outside of school

A Sixth Form student will typically dedicate 15-20 hours a week to study outside of school and this will complement their studies in school.

Employment outside of school

Some Sixth Form students choose to balance a job alongside their studies. Whilst there is merit in earning money and gaining skills, we would strongly recommend that they work controlled hours and adjust these if your studies suffer. We would advise that they do not exceed 5-8 hours a week during term time.

Lockers

At the beginning of Year 12 you will be allocated a shared locker and given a locker key. If a locker key is lost during term time, it is up to you to get a replacement key made from your locker partner's key. At the end of Year 13 you will be asked to return this key. If you do not return your locker key, you will be charged a fee of £7 for a replacement.

Independent Study at Key Stage 5

A key difference between Key Stage 5 and Key Stage 4 is the level of study that is required outside of the course. What you learn in lessons is the foundation to build on and not the entirety of the content. A student of English Literature, for example, may read, make notes and complete homework tasks on their set text. Outside of lessons, however, they might : supplement this perhaps by reading other works by the author purchase a study guide and make further notes Listen to podcasts on the literary period See the work in performance at a theatre Read a subject periodical.

Supervised Silent Study Periods

Study periods are highly valued and all students are expected to work silently so that everyone sustains concentration. Occasionally a student does not adhere to this and the following procedure is followed : 1st case of non compliance : Verbal Warning 2nd case of further non compliance : Physically moved to a separate seat in study 3rd case of further non compliance : There is a call out

Afternoon Silent Study Periods

All students will have a study period one afternoon a week and a 6th Form privilege is that they can choose to take this at school or leave early and study at home. This privilege is withdrawn if concerns arise, for example, about their attitude to learning, academic performance, attendance, punctuality or behaviour.

Using Study before and/or after school

Do take the opportunity to use your study space before or after school many students feel that it is a better place for them to study than at home.

Our Pastoral Care Feeling that you belong and are safe, secure and valued. As important as it is to work hard and get your grades, your physical and mental health as well your social wellbeing is paramount to achieving this. So too is knowing that you have someone to turn for advice when things get tough.

Mentors A mentor rather than a tutor. In the lower school you will have had a tutor - in the Sixth Form you will have a mentor and they are a first port of call with any problems or concerns. They will help you deal with the academic demands of your studies, monitor your progress and give you practical strategies to deal with the challenges you will face. They will walk alongside you as you look into university courses and career pathways, will support you with your personal statement and application as well as write your school reference. They will be there at the start and the end of your sixth form journey.

Mentor Meetings In the Autumn term you gain from having daily registration and the opportunity to frequently touch base with your mentor and members of your tutor group. From the Spring Term onwards, two days a week are set aside for scheduled meetings with your mentor so you can meet up 1:1 and discuss your progress. You don’t need to attend registration unless you have a meeting scheduled.

Accessing further support If you need support with health, emotional wellbeing or positive relationships you can see the school health practitioner for a drop in session on Tuesday lunchtimes. You can also use KU19 School Health which is a free and confidential service for 5-19 year olds (see online for contact details). Tutors and Heads of Year work closely with students and where appropriate referrals can be made for counselling sessions.

Your Future Pathway We look to the future from the moment you set foot in 6th Form. Our Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance becomes regular and personalised in Years 12 and 13 and you will work closely with Mrs Dewar, our full time, dedicated Careers Advisor.

In Year 12 you will : Use Unifrog to research into the pathways of your choice, compare options and make informed decisions. The platform provides access to a comprehensive database of courses, further education colleges, universities, and apprenticeships Receive tailored support in a University & Careers Interview Attend Informal Careers Insight lunchtime sessions at which you can meet professionals from diverse fields Attend the UCAS Discovery & What Uni? What Career Exhibitions Arrange a Work Experience placement for the end of the year to gain experience and build your employability skills Be supported in the UCAS application process including writing a personal statement Attend University Taster Days and Open Events

In Year 13 you will : Finalise and send off your applications to university and employers Receive support in post application tasks like preparing for potential interviews and taking tests Research into student life and finance to ensure a smooth transition into higher education Prepare for life beyond Holy Cross

Take Opportunities to be inspired and look to sign up for some of the following : Raising the Bar : legal skills programme Step2Med : for aspiring medics Young Enterprise : for the business minded UCL’s Orbyts : young scientist research programme Green Careers Week MIcrosoft & ED&I Programme Future Leaders UK Programme The Brilliant Club’s Scholars’ Programme : delivered by PhD tutors, it provides students with a taste of university-style learning and culminates in a graduation event

Sixth Form Leadership Leadership flourishes in the Sixth Form and our students play a full,and active role in running and supporting whole school events and initiatives. We want you to have a visible presence around school and in your natural role as a bridge between the lower and the upper school you will develop the self confidence you will need in the workplace and university settings . In the Autumn Term of Year 12 look to take on foundation leadership roles: in subject areas such as Subject Prefect (running and assisting with clubs / clinics eg - Science & Maths), in mentoring younger students, in supporting at House events, in delivering assemblies, in working with parents at Open Evenings and Open Mornings, and in taking on roles such as Social Justice Ambassador In the Spring Term, Year 12 apply for roles on the senior leadership programme including: Head Girl and a place on the Head Girl Team Head and Deputy Head of House Senior and General Prefects Diversity Ambassador Mental Health Ambassador Student Chaplain Head of School Music Sports Captain

Enrichment, Super Curricular Activities & International Trips Many of your most memorable educational experiences take place outside the classroom and beyond the confines of the syllabus of your courses

Duke of Edinburgh Scheme

Sign up for the The DofE Scheme which is designed to challenge young people between the ages of 14-24 to attain standards of achievement and endeavour in a wide variety of active interests – to serve their communities, experience adventure and to develop and learn outside the classroom.

Raise the Bar Project

An initiative aimed at increasing awareness of the legal profession and raising aspirations among young people towards careers in law. The program involves workshops, activities, and engagement with legal professionals to illustrate the diverse range of opportunities within the legal field.

The Brilliant Club

The Brilliant Club's Scholars Programme is a university access program that places PhD researchers in schools to deliver university-style tutorials to students. The program involves research-based learning, culminating in a final assignment and a graduation event at a partner university.

Young Enterprise Spitalfields Market Stall

The Extended Project Qualification

The EPQ is a highly valued qualification that sits alongside your A Level choices. It is the equivalent to half an A-Level in which you conduct an independent research project on a topic of your choice, culminating in a dissertation or artifact and presentation. The EPQ requires students to conduct their own research, manage their time, and develop independent learning skills. Universities value it and take it into account when offering places for courses. The EPQ course is run by Ms Gowan.

The Young Enterprise Project

This scheme thrives in the Sixth Form and is always popular as it empowers young people to succeed in the workplace and develop their business, financial, and entrepreneurial skills through hands-on, practical learning experiences.

Heads of House and Deputy Heads of House Posts as well as lots of House Activities

All students right across the school belong to one of the following houses : Charity, Faith, Hope, Mercy and Peace. Belonging to a house gives students a sense of identity and fosters healthy competition and active participation in a wide range of events that run across the year such as sports competitions, Christmas hits and debates. The House system offers lots of leadership opportunities to the 6th Form. Head of House and Deputy Head of House are senior leadership positions that can be applied for and all 6th Formers are encouraged not only to take an active part in events but to support the running of them.

And then there is the thrill of overseas travel Kenya

The trip is organised by African Adventures, who specialise in educational trips for young people in the UK - they partner schools that provide an education for children from underprivileged backgrounds and volunteers support the long-term development of the schools. Volunteers can choose either a teaching and sports coaching role or a building/renovation role. While volunteers will undoubtedly make a difference, participants stand to learn so much about the wider world during this challenging and exciting experience. The 9-night trip includes the Rift Valley Adventure Day where volunteers will have the chance see some of Kenya’s famous wildlife at Lake Nakuru National Park before conducting a scientific experiment at the equator and visiting beautiful Thomson Falls. In addition, the group will visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT)’s Elephant Orphanage where volunteers will hear individual rescue and rehabilitation stories whilst the babies are being fed their milk.

The Refugio in Portugal

The Refugio Project is well established in the Sixth Form and runs during half terms. Staff and students can volunteer to visit and to help out at the refuge which is a charity scheme that supports children under six years old who have faced abuse or neglect. You dedicate time helping at this meaningful organization while also enjoying Portugal's rich culture and beautiful weather. This is a great way to help others and to learn from new experiences.

New York Trip Last year we were very excited to be able to open the New York City trip up to all Year 12 Holy Cross School students. The trip takes place early in the next academic year when students start Year 13. The focus of the visit is to unpack the sociological and psychological concepts learnt on the course in relation to some of the famous venues and landmarks in NYC. The trip aims to increase students’ understanding and awareness of Sociology and Psychology in relation to immigration, terrorism, evolution, social differences, crime and globalisation. It is an exciting and valuable learning opportunity for all students. The five day trip includes exciting landmarks and museums such as: Central Park Times Square Ferry cruise to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ellis Island Immigration Museum American Museum of Natural History The High Line 9/11 Memorial and Museum Shopping at Macys Ellen’s Stardust Diner Empire State Building MoMA St Patrick’s Cathedral

The Berlin Trip All students are welcome to apply for a place on the Berlin trip which usually runs during the April of Year 12. The trip is of specific interest to Year 12 History students as it lilnks with their A Level studies on Weimar and Nazi Germany generally and the Holocaust specifically. However, it is also an excellent opportunity for other students to experience the cultural and historical sites of this most important European capital city. The school uses a speciliast tour provider and has a German speaking tour guide for the duration of the trip. Highlights include: Walking tour of Berlin with guide Berlin Wall Memorial and Documentation Centre Reichstag Dome and Terrace Visit Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe + Visitor Centre (guided tour) Brandenburg Gate and Tiergarten Visit the House of Wannsee (guided tour) Alexanderplatz free time and exploration Sachsenhausen concentration camp (guided tour) Berlin Story Museum with Audio guide and Hitler's Bunker Evening exploring the Hackescher Markt Visit to the Topography of Terror Jewish Museum and tour

ICT Policy and Acceptable Use of IT Statement Your own electronic device

Sixth Formers are expected to have their own electronic device in school. We use a filtering and monitoring system to protect students and staff from online risks. These systems are designed to ensure that students use the internet safely, responsibly, and legally.

Acceptable use of IT Statement

The ICT facilities are owned by the school and their use is an entitlement for all students subject to conditions detailed here.Students wishing to use the resources must sign a copy of this statement (which is counter signed by a parent or guardian) and returned to school. Once approved, access rights record will be maintained of all users with system access. Users will be removed from this as required in the data protection act.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now widespread and easy to access. The Holy Cross School recognises that AI has many uses to help pupils learn, but may also have the potential to be used to bully others. The Holy Cross School will treat any use of AI to bully or harass any other individual or group in line with our Behaviour and Anti-Bullying Policy. All students must also be aware of plagiarism and whilst iT can be used for research purposes they will be penalised if work submitted is not their own.

When I use the school’s ICT systems (like computers) and get onto the internet in school will: Always use the school’s ICT systems and the internet responsibly and for educational purposes only Only use them when a teacher is present, or with a teacher’s permission Keep my usernames and passwords safe and not share these with others Keep my private information safe at all times and not give my name, address or telephone number to anyone without the permission of my teacher or parent/carer Tell a teacher (or sensible adult) immediately if I find any material which might upset, distress or harm me or others Always log off or shut down a computer when I’ve finished working on it I will not: Access any inappropriate websites including: social networking sites, chat rooms and gaming sites unless my teacher has expressly allowed this as part of a learning activity Open any attachments in emails, or follow any links in emails, without first checking with a teacher Use any inappropriate language when communicating online, including in emails Create, link to or post any material that is pornographic, offensive, obscene or otherwise inappropriate Log in to the school’s network using someone else’s details Arrange to meet anyone offline without first consulting my parent/carer, or without adult supervision If I bring a personal mobile phone or other personal electronic device into school: I will not use it on site including during lessons, tutor group time, clubs or other activities organised by the school, without a teacher’s permission If given permission to use the device I will use it responsibly, and will not access any inappropriate websites or other inappropriate material or use inappropriate language when communicating online I agree that the school will monitor the websites I visit and that there will be consequences if I don’t follow the rules. When I use the school’s ICT systems (like computers) and get onto the internet in school I will: Always use the school’s ICT systems and the internet responsibly and for educational purposes only Only use them when a teacher is present, or with a teacher’s permission Keep my usernames and passwords safe and not share these with others Keep my private information safe at all times and not give my name, address or telephone number to anyone without the permission of my teacher or parent/carer Tell a teacher (or sensible adult) immediately if I find any material which might upset, distress or harm me or others Always log off or shut down a computer when I’ve finished working on it

Parent/carer’s agreement: I agree that my child can use the school’s ICT systems and internet when appropriately supervised by a member of school staff. I agree to the conditions set out above for pupils using the school’s ICT systems and internet, and for using personal electronic devices in school, and will make sure my child understands these. Signed Student ................................................................................. Parent ....................................................................................

Home/School Agreement We offer all the advantages of a school Sixth Form. We work in unison with parents and students to provide a positive and inspiring educational experience and in order to this, we ask that parents and students sign the following home school agreement. All members of The Holy Cross School community will: treat everyone with respect and kindness at all times.

Parents/ Carers will: Support the religious ethos of The Holy Cross School as a Roman Catholic School; Encourage their children in the practice of prayer and love of God; See that their children go to school regularly, on time, and properly equipped for all lessons; Support the School’s policies and guidelines for behaviour and discipline and a healthy lifestyle; Support their children in homework and other opportunities for home learning; Monitor and sign their child’s school planner; Attend Parent/Teacher Consultation evenings to discuss their child’s progress; Get to know about their child’s life at school; Inform the school promptly of serious matters affecting their child’s behaviour or work; Respond to concerns raised by members of staff.

The School will: Foster the Catholic ethos among staff and students of the School whilst recognising and respecting those of other faiths within the community;

foster a healthy school ethos; provide an environment so that each student can achieve her true potential; contact Parents/Guardians if there is any problem with attendance, punctuality or persistent poor behaviour or any other concerns; send home progress reports for each student as well as an end of year report; send home weekly reports of sanctions and rewards; set and mark assessments, monitor homework and provide facilities for students to do homework in school; arrange Parent/Teacher Consultation Meetings, during which the progress of the students’ will be discussed; keep Parents/Carers informed about school activities through regular letters home, the website, the school app and social media; provide a safe and supportive environment in which students can work; provide opportunities for Parents/Guardians to be involved in the life of the school; and inform parents/ carers if their daughter is to be kept after school for detention for longer than 15 minutes. Students will: Be an Ambassador for The Holy Cross School in and outside of school and online; work hard in class and at home, to achieve their true potential; contribute to the life of the school, taking an active part in extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities, in full cooperation with other students and staff; arrive to school on time and fully equipped for all lessons, including a fully charged device; follow the school uniform policy and all other school rules; check school email address and Google Classroom at least once every school day and use school email or Google Classroom as the only means to communicate with staff outside of the classroom, and be mindful of timings of emails; and get in touch with your form tutor if you have a concern, and use the school’s online “Report a Concern” form if needed. Signed Student ................................................................................. Parent ....................................................................................