In the Junior School, we offer a curriculum which helps prepare pupils for the real world, giving each child the ability to reflect on their learning, thought processes, as well as giving them the opportunity to take risks and make informed decisions. Our aim is to develop individuals' curiosity, encouraging them to think critically and talk through their ideas while helping them to organise and connect their thoughts. We are always looking to refresh our curriculum and this year’s exciting developments include specific philosophy units as part of Religion and Philosophy and a more cross-curricular history and geography curriculum. This enables the curriculum to be taught in a more creative way, stimulating interest, making connections and motivating pupils to learn by integrating topics such as The Romans with Volcanoes and Pompeii. In Lower 2 we are excited to introduce the iPQ, a new project-based initiative which complements the humanities curriculum. This will further improve pupils’ critical thinking and give them the opportunity to ask questions and research a topic that interest them, presenting their findings in a creative way. In Upper 2, pupils will enjoy the new ambitious Curious 6, a 6-part curriculum specifically designed for pupils to ignite their curiosity and foster their creativity while learning about real life topics such as government and the legal system, sustainability and STEM. In Form 1, from January, pupils will continue to be provided with the opportunity to read music and learn a brass instrument as part of the music curriculum. This encourages them to work together, develop confidence and most importantly, have fun and enjoy learning.
Homework
Homework encompasses a whole variety of activities to support children’s learning including oral, written research and review tasks. It reinforces, applies, and expands upon the knowledge and skills taught in lessons. Although it is mainly relevant to the learning in class, on occasions it may be linked to wider enrichment areas or pastoral themes. It may be designed to consolidate the learning from that day, revisit previous learning or prepare for a future lesson. It is intended that homework will help pupils to become independent learners and to encourage them to develop skills such as time management and organisation, as well as responsibility. There will be approximately 20 minutes of homework for pupils in Form 1 and Upper 1 plus reading per night and 30-40 minutes of homework plus reading per night for pupils in Lower 2 and Upper 2.
While homework is important, it should not prevent children from taking part in the wide range of out of school clubs and organisations that play an important partin their lives. Parents are asked to check and sign the homework diary on a weekly basis, and Form Teachers willalsomonitor homework diaries. If there is an occasion when homework cannot be completed for some reason, please write a note in the diary to explain. Please let us know, in the same way, if your daughter has not understood the homework or found it difficult. We aim for homework to be within the pupils’ capabilities and certainly do not want them to become distressed or worried by it. As a school, it is our policy not to set homework during school holidays.
In order to foster a love of learning and reading, pupils are encouraged to establisha regular routine, ideally reading every day and with an adult on at least three of these occasions over the week. Reading should be recorded in the correct section of the homework diary.
The mental and emotional wellbeing of pupils is vital in ensuring both academic and personal progress in school. Pastoral care is our key priority, and staff are committed to promoting the welfare and happiness of each pupil. We have a strong pastoral team from our Form Teachers, Subject Teachers and the Junior School Senior Management Team, to our school nurse and counsellor. The Form Teacher has the primary pastoral responsibility for the pupils in the form, but all members of staff are involved in the pastoral care of all pupils.
Within school, pupils know there is always someone for them to talk to about anything which is worrying them or if they are worried about a friend. Our school ‘Big Sister’ scheme enables pupils to develop good relationships with older pupils and our Upper 2 Peer Mentors are trained in how to support Junior School pupils with any worries they may have. Peer and Cyber Mentors are available in the playground at break and lunch times and can be identified by their lanyards.
Every Monday morning, pupil wellbeing is proactively monitored with the Monday morning check-in, a couple of quick questions for them to answer on their iPads during registration. Form Teachers follow up that day on any indications from pupils that they are struggling in any way.
Weekly wellbeing form times follow a wellbeing programme (BOUNCE) which teaches children to understand their own strengths, keep their minds healthy, deal with emotions, develop resilience and flourish. The language and strategies this provides are used when talking to pupils about any concerns they have or to resolve any issues. In addition to this, basic neuroscience (understanding how our brains work) is built into the curriculum across the year groups, and most notably in the Spring term of Lower 2. This unit of work includes learning about objective and rational thinking, awareness of self, mindfulness, knowledge and keeping our body and mind healthy.
We are a Tooled-UpSchool. Thismeans that our Junior School staff and parent community has access to Tooled Up Education’s extensive onlineresource base. This includes a huge range of resources including evidence-based webinars and articles, a podcast, and a wide range of activities from experts, which allfocus on supporting child development and wellbeing.
Within the classroom, pupils are predominantly taught by their class teacher; however, they also receive lessons from a variety of specialist teachers in subjects such as music, French and PE. We aim for our curriculum to stimulate pupils' interest and curiosity, giving every pupil the opportunity to be challenged and develop independent learning skills while encouraging them to take risks and learn how to cope if things do not go according to plan. With this in mind, pupils may be invited to join small groups to embed and improve their fluency of skills such as reading, handwriting, fine motor skills, spelling or mathematics. These may take place before school, at break or lunchtime or within lessons and will be run by a teacher or teaching assistant. In lessons, groupings are flexible and are used both for support and challenge, enabling all pupils to gain knowledge and skills at a different pace and get the most out of their education. In Lower 2 and Upper 2, pupils receive more regular small group work in mathematics. As always, form teachers are always the first port of call for any concerns or if you think your daughter may need a bit of extra support.
Extra-curricular clubs
In the Junior School, we believe in nurturing as many interests and talents as we can. A fantastic array of extra-curricular clubs is available for pupils to try. Whether you're into sports, arts, science, or music, there's a club to join. The Clubs Fair in September is the perfect opportunity to explore all the exciting activities we offer. Pupils can meet the teachers, ask questions, and find a club that interests and excites them. Many clubs meet during lunchtime, but you will also find plenty happening after school. Plus, our library is a go-to spot every day during morning break and first lunch. In addition to clubs run by our staff, we also offer several paid activities for those looking to expand their horizons even further. Keep an eye out for the club booklet released before each term, which will have all the details on how to book your spot through the SOCS website. Club booking is open at the end of each term and clubs start the second week back. There are no clubs in the final week of each term.
Trips and Visits
Learning extends beyond the classroom, which is why we organise a variety of trips and events to complement and enrich our pupils' educational experience. Each year, pupils participate in curriculum-related trips to fascinating places like Butser Farm, Winchester Science Centre, and the Natural History Museum in Tring. As well as trips, we regularly invite guest speakers and companies to run workshops to engage pupils and deepen their understanding of topics such as World War II and various religious festivals, These experiences make learning fun and creative, sparking curiosity and a passion for discovery. For our Lower 2 and Upper 2 pupils, we plan residential trips that offer a chance to forge new friendships, enhance teamwork, and take on challenges in a safe environment. These adventures are crucial for developing independence and self-esteem.
Digital literacy is a vital life skill and carefully identify opportunities to incorporate IT appropriately across all subjects. For example, within the Junior School, pupils might Use Google Earth to explore geography, create a stop-motion animation, learn to code or even take a virtual tour of the Northern Lights using VR!
Digital literacy is more than just knowing how to use a computer or iPad, it’s about understanding how to use technology safely, smartly, and creatively. Empowering and enabling pupils to thrive in a digital world, digital literacy prepares children for a future where technology is everywhere. It helps develop many key skills including
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Creativity
• Confidence
All pupils have their own individual iPads, safely stored in classrooms and managed through the LEH Self Service App Store, which automatically provides access to a wide range of carefully selected educational apps and websites. These tools help pupils:
• Research and learn using trusted online sources.
• Create projects using tools like Adobe Express, Scratch or Python
• Collaborate with peers through shared documents
• Stay safe online by learning about privacy, cyberbullying, and digital footprints.
Assessment in the Junior School involves both teachers and pupils in a process of continual feedback, reflection and review. Formative assessment enables pupils and teachers to assess pupils’ ongoing progress, lesson to lesson. It may involve teachers giving verbal or written feedback on class contributions or written work, or pupils reflecting on their own learning or giving peer feedback. It can also include spelling tests, quizzes and class discussions. It is designed to help set targets for pupils and to identify any areas for challenge or development.
Summative assessments check pupils’ understanding at the end of a topic or unit of time giving a snapshot of attainment. Throughout the year, pupils undertake formal assessments in English and maths as well as end of topic assessments and projects. In the Summer term, whole-school standardised assessments are undertaken to ensure consistency across year groups. While these summative tests are valuable, we recognise that they offer only a snapshot of performance at a specific point in time.
CATs (Cognitive Ability Tests) are carried out in the Autumn Term. These assess reasoning through verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial ability tasks and can be used to identify strengths, areas for development and learning preferences. They help teachers to create a learning environment and way of teaching and learning that allows pupils to maximise their progress.
Throughout the year, pupils undertake regular assessments in English and maths as well as end of topic assessments in science. Standardised assessments in English, mathematics and science, are taken in the Summer term. These ensure consistency of assessment within the Junior School and provide us with quantifiable information placing pupils within their peer group nationally. The use of standardised tests over time allows pupil progress to be tracked in an efficient way enabling teachers to monitor individual pupil progress.
Teacher led pupil review meetings take place twice a year. These help to ensure children are progressing and are supported in their learning in a manner that reflects their individual needs.
At the beginning of the academic year parents are invited in for a Welcome Evening. During this event, parents will find out more details about their daughter’s specific year group and will have the opportunity to meet the class teacher and other parents. Later in the Autumn term you will be able to visit your daughter’s classroom and look through her books so that you can see what she has been learning prior to Parents’ Evenings. Parents may, of course, contact school to speak to a teacher to discuss any academic or pastoral matters at any point in the school year.
Reporting timetable
Autumn term
Short pastoral report
Parents’ Evening
End of Term short report
Summative assessment timetable Autumn term
CAT4 assessments
English and maths assessments
Standardised reading and spelling assessments
End of topic subject progress assessments
Parents’ Evening
Full Written Report
Individual progress test results
English and maths assessments
Standardised reading and spelling assessments
End of topic subject progress assessments
Dyslexia screener - Upper 1 only
English and maths assessments
Standardised reading and spelling assessments
End of topic subject progress assessments
End of year standardised assessments
Subject
Art and Design Technology
Teacher
Mrs Ash and Mr Hopkins
Computing Mr Hopkins
Drama
English
French
Geography and History
Maths
Mrs Ash
Mrs Ash and Mr Hopkins
Mrs Yates
Mrs Ash and Ms Warren
Mrs Ash and Mr Hopkins
Music Mr Estorninho
PSHE
Philosophy and Religion
Physical Education
Science
Mrs Ash and Mr Hopkins
Mrs Mortimer
Mrs Harding, Mrs Sehgal, Mr Lewis
Mrs Ash and Mrs Walker
In addition to the homework outlined below, pupils are expected to read daily. They are encouraged to practise mental maths skills and spellings regularly. Occasionally, pupils may receive additional homework for other subjects. Science will be set by the subject teacher when necessary.
Form 1E
Comprehension
Form 1H Monday
Comprehension
Maths Mental maths (due Monday)
Maths Writing
Spelling Science (Due Monday)
Maths Mental maths (due Monday)
Maths Writing
Spelling Science (Due Monday)
Subject
Art and Design Technology
Computing
Drama
English
French
Geography and History
Maths
Teacher
Ms Warren
Mr Hopkins and Mrs Bradley
Mrs Beetge
Mrs Beetge and Mrs Kent-Skorsepova
Mrs Rowe
Mrs Bass and Mrs Kent-Skorsepova
Mrs Beetge and Mrs Kent-Skorsepova
Music Mr Estorninho
PSHE
Philosophy and Religion
Physical Education
Science
Mrs Beetge and Mrs Bass
Mrs Beetge
Mrs Harding, Mrs Sehgal, Mr Lewis and Mrs Williams
Mrs Beetge and Mrs Bass
In addition to the homework outlined below, pupils are expected to read daily. They are encouraged to practise mental maths skills and spellings regularly. Occasionally, pupils may receive additional homework for other subjects. Science will be set by the subject teacher when necessary.
Upper 1E
Comprehension
Upper 1H
Comprehension
Spelling
(due Monday)
(due Monday)
(due Monday)
(due Monday)
Subject
Art and Design Technology
Computing
Drama
English
Teacher
Mrs Deverson and Ms Warren
Mrs Bradley
Mrs Deverson
Mrs Deverson, Mrs Hurley and Mrs Bass
French Mr Tompsett
Geography and History
Maths
Mr Miller and Mrs Hurley
Mr Miller, Mrs Hurley and Mrs Keightley
Music Mr Estorninho
PSHE
Philosophy and Religion
Physical Education
Science
Mrs Deverson and Mrs Hurley
Mrs Hurley
Mrs Harding, Mrs Sehgal, Mr Lewis and Mrs Williams
Mr Miller
In addition to the homework outlined below, pupils are expected to read daily. They are encouraged to practise mental maths skills and spellings regularly. Occasionally, pupils may receive additional homework for other subjects. Science will be set by the subject teacher when necessary.
Lower 2E
Comprehension
Lower 2H
Comprehension
Monday)
Monday)
(due Monday)
Subject
Art and Design Technology
Teacher
Mrs Keightley
Computing Mrs Bradley
Curious 6
Drama
English
French
Geography and History
Maths
Music
PSHE
Philosophy and Religion
Physical Education
Science
Spanish
Mrs Mortimer, Mrs Yates, Mrs Walker, Ms Warren, Mr Miller, Mrs Deverson, Mrs Keightley
Mrs Connor
Mrs Bradley, Mrs Connor and Mrs Bass
Mrs McGreevy
Mrs Harding and Mrs Connor
Mrs Bradley, Mrs Walker and Mrs Bass
Mr Estorninho
Mrs Bradley and Mrs Connor
Mrs Keightley and Mrs Connor
Mrs Harding, Mrs Sehgal, Mr Lewis and Mrs Williams
Mrs Keightley
Mrs McGreevy
In addition to the homework outlined below, pupils are expected to read daily. They are encouraged to practise mental maths skills and spellings regularly. Occasionally, pupils may receive additional homework for other subjects. Science will be set by the subject teacher when necessary.
Upper 2E
Comprehension
Upper 2H Monday
Maths
(due Tuesday) Writing
Spelling Science (due Friday)
Tuesday) Writing
Spelling Science (due Friday)
English
Books
Gregory Cool
Hot Like Fire
Olivier and the Seawigs
Creative writing
Story Mountains
Descriptive writing Poetry
Recipes and instructions
Maths
Place value
Time
Addition and subtraction
Statistics
Multiplication and division
Books
Spiderwick Chronicles Poetry Pie
Creative writing
Short Stories Poems
Instructions
Explanations
Diary entries Plays
Multiplication and division
Place value
Statistics
Geometry: properties of shape
Length and perimeter
Mass and capacity
Science
Common life processes
Skeletons and movement
Forces and Magnets
Light and Colour
Rocks, fossils and soils
Books Greek Myths
Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
The Firework Maker’s Daughter
Creative writing
Arts Festival
Newspaper articles
Explanation texts
Diary writing
Story Writing
Fractions
Mass and capacity
Time
Money
Geometry: properties of shape
Characteristics of Materials
Grouping materials
Plants
Art and technology
Computing
Drama
French
Papyrus paper making and design
Food technology: Egyptian bread Plant Art
Our school network Office 365 collaboration tools
Performance skills
Role Play – School values Oliver and the Seawigs role play and character exploration
Greetings Numbers All about me Colours
Cross-stitch Arts Festival
Word processing Email Excel
Spiderwick Chronicles: improvisation, character exploration and script writing
Freeze Frames
Performance poetry Family assemblies
Family Animals
Animal silhouettes
Hot and Cold Colours
Artist Study – Kandinsky Colour Mixing
Scratch: storytelling Digital notetaking
Arts Festival performance
The Firework Maker’s Daughter: improvisation, character exploration and script writing Puppetry
Food
All about me: Parts of the body
Geography
Continents, countries and oceans of the world The Nile
History
Ancient Egyptians
Greece today Tourism and time zones
Ancient Greeks
Arrangements
Biomes: Antarctica Deserts Climatic Zones
Important People in History
Sound colours
Music
How sounds describe moods Songs and rounds Carols
PE, games and swimming
PSHE
Netball Gymnastics Swimming
Family relationships Safe friendships
Where do Morals come from?
Music Study: ‘A Short Ride in a Fast Machine’ Brass workshops Family Assemblies
Netball
Dance Football Swimming
Physical and mental health and wellbeing The Internet
Hinduism
Singing games
Story telling using music
Playground songs Brass workshops
Athletics Swimming Rounders
Tennis Kwik Cricket
Careers and choices
Keeping ourselves safe
Transition to Upper 1
Signs and symbols
Religion and philosophy
Christianity The Christmas Story Who was Jesus Really?
What happens if we do wrong?
Why is Water symbolic? Why is fire used ceremonially?
English
Maths
Science
Autumn Spring Summer
Books
The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rainforest Invasion
Creative writing
Descriptive writing
Short plays
Biographies
Story writing
Place value
Addition and subtraction
Fractions
Geometry: properties of shape
Length and perimeter
Multiplication and division
States of Matter
Insulators and conductors
Living things and their habitats
Books Tuesday Cosmic Disco Coming to England
Creative writing
Writing from another point of view
Newspaper articles
Kennings Poems
Persuasive writing Plays
Multiplication and division
Area
Fractions
Decimals
Time
Geometry: position and direction
Teeth and digestion
Sound and Hearing
Books Mama Miti Journey to Jo’burg
Creative writing Arts Festival
Explanation texts
Story writing Poems
Consolidation
Decimals
Statistics
Geometry: properties of number
Four operations
Money
Time
Geometry: position and direction
Electrical circuits
Conductors and Insulators
Natural History
Art and technology
Portraits and Picasso Mazes
Working collaboratively with Office 365
Computing
Drama
Bebras Challenge Excel
Performance skills
Role play of school values
Invasion: character and scene exploration
Family Assemblies
Performance scripts: James and the Giant Peach
French Numbers Clothes Weather
French Christmas
Geography
Geographical features of Asia Mountains and earthquakes
History The Windrush The Shang Dynasty
Rhythm and Arrangements
Music
PE, games and swimming
PSHE
Songs Rounds
Family Assemblies Carols
Netball Gymnastics Dance Swimming
Positive friendships Managing hurtful behaviour and bullying
Religion and philosophy Are all religions equal? Sikhism
Volcanoes: papier mache/collage Arts Festival
Clocks
Artist Study: William and May Morris
Webpage design Scratch: games Designing algorithms
Boudicca: plot and character
Adverts
Coming to England role play
U1 Production
School Time
Volcanoes: Pompeii Latitude & Longitude
The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain
The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain
Arrangements
Raps
Sound Colours
U1 production
Netball Football Badminton Swimming
E-Safety Managing money and aspirations
How important are our beliefs?
Christianity and Easter
Arts Festival Performance
Journey to Jo’burg: role play and character exploration
Transport Directions
All about me
Settlements
Rivers and water pollution
Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
Arts Festival
Musical signals
Music Study: ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’
Athletics Swimming Rounders
Tennis Kwik Cricket
Keeping ourselves healthy Transition to Lower 2
Just how important are our beliefs? Belonging and Identity
English
Maths
Science
Books
The Children of the Benin Kingdom
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Creative writing
Persuasive writing
Dramatic descriptions
Continuing a story
Place value
Addition and subtraction
Multiplication and division
Fractions
Geometry: properties of shape
Separating mixtures
Life Cycles
Books
Werewolf Club Rules!
Journey to the River Sea
Creative writing
Descriptive story writing
Writing an article
Persuasive writing
Recounts
Myths
Descriptive poetry
Statistics
Fractions
Decimals
Percentages
Area and perimeter
Multiplication and division
Earth and Space
Books
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Creative writing
Arts Festival
Scripts
Monologues
Consolidation
Geometry: properties of shape
Geometry: position and direction
Converting units
Decimals
Volume
Forces
Animal Variation and Classification
Art and Technology
Batik Bags
Animation set design
Computing Search engines
Video presentations Bebras Challenge
Drama Performance skills
School values role play
Children of Benin: characters and plot Monologues
French Recap numbers to 60
Numbers to 100
Maths in French Hobbies
Weather/Seasons
Geography
Rainforests and deforestation
Moon Buggies Arts Festival
Food technology: Pizzas
Stop motion animation Mars Rover
Family Assemblies
Shakespeare
Journey to the River Sea: plot and character Silent movies
Hobbies – sports/musical instruments
Descriptions of people and animals
iPQ
History Maya civilisation The Tudors – Kings and Queens
Music
Rhythm and pulse
African Drumming
Songs and rounds Carols
Physical Education
Netball Gymnastics Dance Swimming
PSHE Managing friendships
Respectful relationships
Change and loss
Philosophy and Religion
Why do we have to stand up for what we believe in? Islam
Sound sources
Lyrics and melodies
Blending music and lyrics
Family Assemblies
Netball & fitness
Football
Badminton Swimming
Media and stereotypes
Keeping society healthy
Judaism Why is it better to be there in person?
Mindfulness
Artist Study: David Hockney
Katsushika Ōi
Scratch: creating music Investigating Weather
Arts Festival Performance
Kensuke’s Kingdom: role play and character exploration
Rooms and furniture
Routines and chores
Times of day
Healthy eating
Ordering food
Water cycle
The UK Our locality Map skills
Britain and the wider world in Tudor times
Arts Festival Performances
Music Study: ‘Mars’
Athletics Swimming Rounders
Tennis Kwik Cricket
Sustainability and economic awareness
Puberty
Transition to Upper 2
Why are some places in the world significant to believers?
English
Autumn Spring Summer
Books
Books
Books Quest
Dark Sky Park
Can you hear me?
Creative writing Quests
Explanation texts
Balanced arguments
Persuasive writing
Poetry
Maths
Place value
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Ratio
Fractions
Geometry: Properties of shape
Converting units
Ice Trap! Shackleton’s Incredible Adventure
One Plastic Bag
Creative writing
Writing an article
Monologues
Describing settings and characters
Short Stories
Descriptive poems
Instructions
Algebra
Decimals
Fractions
Percentages
Perimeter and area
Statistics
Sensational! Overheard in a Tower Block
The Diary of Anne Frank
Creative writing
Folktales and flashbacks
Continuation of a story
Diary entries
Biographies
Descriptive writing
Book evaluations
Geometry: Properties of shape
Geometry: Position and direction
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Statistics
Probability Science
Classification
Art and Technology
Cave Art and Pigments
Artist Study: Georgia O’Keefe
Computing Office 365 Bebras Challenge
Curious 6 Government and the legal system STEM
Drama Family Assemblies
School value role play Quests Shakespeare
French Classroom objects
Numbers and time
Weather and clothes
Daily routine Alphabet Clothes
Shackleton Drawings Food tech: Couscous Arts Festival
Astro Pi Project Coding with Python
Languages (Latin) Careers and the world of work
Shakespeare Monologues Arts Festival
En Ville Shops
Places in town
Giving directions
Personal appearance Where I live
Geography Skara Brae: Coasts Migration Distribution of natural resources and economic activity
Climate change
History Stone Age to Iron Age Victorian Britain
Music
iPad compositions Sound Sources
Songs and rounds Family assemblies Carols
Physical Education Netball Gymnastics Dance Swimming
PSHE Looking after ourselves Healthy relationships
Philosophy and Religion Who should get to be in charge?
Lyric and melody Scales
U2 production Songs
Netball & fitness
Football
Badminton Swimming
Living in the wider world Economic wellbeing Digital presence
Hedgehog homes Upcycling: Cushions
Coding with Micro:bits Spheros
Global citizenship Life Skills
Arts Festival Performance
Adverts
Diary of Anne Frank: character exploration U2 Production
Hobbies
Expressing opinions of sports
About France
Ordering food in a café Holiday plans
Transport
The EU of the past and the United Kingdom
World War Two
Arts Festival Cyclic patterns
Music Study: ‘Earth’ U2 Production
Athletics Swimming Rounders
Tennis Kwik Cricket
First aid
Relationships with oneself
Transition to senior school
Buddhism What place does religion have in our world today? Faith Through the Arts
Spanish
Sounds and pronunciation Numbers
Regions and culture Christmas in Spain
Cognates
Classroom language
Geography of Spain
Easter in Spain
Giving opinions Adverbs and verbs
Questions Countries and nationalities
We are delighted to be able to invite parents to attend many of the events below. Parents will be notified of any additional events scheduled throughout the year.
Please note, events in italics are for pupils only.
9 September 6:00pm – 7:00pm F1 and U1 Welcome Evening
9 September Afternoon only Individual pupil photographs
September 6:00pm – 7:00pm L2 and U2 Welcome Evening
10:35am School Council cake sale for Macmillan Cancer Care
30 September 8:50am – 9:45am U1H Family assembly
1 October 6pm – 7:00pm L2/U2 English and Maths Curriculum Evening 3 October 8:55am Harvest Festival
6 – 13 October Let Grow homework week 8 October All day Wellbeing Day
– 9:45am
October 8:45am – 9:45am F1/U1 Book Look and parents’ coffee morning
October 8:45am – 9:45am L2/U2 Book Look and parents’ coffee morning 17 October 8:45am – 9:45am L2/U2 Book Look and parents’ coffee morning
4 November 4:30pm – 8:00pm L2/U2 Parents’ Evenings
6 November 4:30pm – 8:00pm L2/U2 Parents’ Evenings
11 November 4:30pm – 8:00pm F1/U1 Parents’ Evenings
13 November 4:30pm – 8:00pm F1/U1 Parents’ Evenings
14 November 8:50am – 9:45am U2H Family Assembly
21 November 8:50am – 9:45am U2E Family Assembly
26 November 7:00pm – 8:30pm Gym Display
28 November Feedback Friday
5 December 2:30pm – 3:30pm Junior School Carol Service
8 December Christmas lunch and jumper day
9 December 4:00pm – 5:00pm Christmas instrumental ensemble concert
11 December 8:10am – 8:40am 1E, U1E, L2E, U2E Carol singing on the gate
12 December 8:10am – 8:40am 1H, U1H, L2H, U2H Carol singing on the gate
12 December All day Non-uniform day
23 January 8:50am – 9:45am L2E Family Assembly
30 January 8:50am – 9:45am L2H Family Assembly
4 February pm Global Play Day
There are also many exciting competitions throughout the year which pupils can enter individually, some being internal and others external national competitions. Some are voluntary and some all pupils enter. Engaging in these competitions is a good way of earning a house point, in addition to pupils earning house points with behaviour which reflects the school values and their efforts in the classroom. A list of competitions running this year is available on the MSP.
7:30am – 8:15am Breakfast club
8:45am – 8:55am Registration
8:55am – 10:35am Lessons 1 + 2
10:35am – 11:00am Break
11:00am – 12:20pm Lessons 3 + 4
12:20pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 1:40pm Registration
1:40pm – 3:40pm Lessons 5, 6 + 7
3:45pm Form 1, Upper 1 and Lower 2 dismissal
3:55pm Upper 2 dismissal
4:00pm – 6:00pm Tea and Prep (please note Tea and Prep finishes at 5pm on Fridays)
Autumn Term 2025
Term Begins: Wednesday 3rd September: new Form 1, Thirds and L6 Induction Thursday 4th September (all other pupils)
Half Term: Monday 20th October to Friday 31st October
Term Ends: Friday 12th December (12 noon)
Spring Term 2026
Term Begins: Thursday 8th January
Half Term: Monday 16th to Friday 20th February
Term Ends: Friday 27th March (12 noon)
Summer Term 2026
Term Begins: Tuesday 21st April
Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May (TBC)
Half Term: Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May
Term Ends: Friday 3rd July (12 noon)
