ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Medication

Urgent medication, such as auto-injectors and asthma inhalers, must be handed to the teacher / coach at the start of each session. Students must remember to take such medication with them if they move between coaching groups.

Valuables

Please note that students must not bring their valuables to PE, Games or Sport sessions but should use their individual school lockers. Those few students departing directly from the Games venue, who must take their belongings with them, should leave them as directed by the coaches at each venue.

Non-participation / Off-Sport Procedure

We expect students who are well enough to be in school to take part in physical activity (exceptions are made for serious physical injury). If students are unable to participate in Games or PE, parents are asked to send a message, by clicking the ‘Off Sport’ link on the Parent Portal, or emailing offsport@latymer-upper.org (cc’ing their Tutor) before 8:00am for PE lessons and 10.30am for Games. If the injury / illness is long-term, a medical note from a doctor may be required. During Games afternoons, excused students will be able to work quietly in the Library. During PE lessons, excused students will take a nonactive part in the lesson. Appropriate sanctions will be issued to students who fail to take part in PE or Games unless a message is received from a parent.

Sixth formers and Year 11 students who are unable to participate in their Games option but are well enough to be in School, will be assigned to the Wellness Walking group.

If a student needs to leave school for a medical appointment during PE / Games, please also copy absence@latymer-upper.org

Swimming

All students are expected to take part in every lesson, including swimming. If a student misses two or more swimming lessons they will be asked to repeat these lessons at another time. Weak swimmers are encouraged to attend the catch-up sessions on offer and, if required, will be expected to take part in the catch-up sessions during summer PE lessons. If a girl is unable to swim during her menstrual cycle, parents should send a message via the ‘Off Sport’ link on the Parent Portal. Girls should bring their PE kit with them, as they will be allocated another sport for that lesson.

Jewellery and earrings

We would like to remind you that due to the potential risk of injury, all items of jewellery, including earrings, must be removed before taking part in any session. Please ensure that any piercing is carried out at the start of the summer holiday to allow for adequate healing.

Lost Property

Students should check Lost Property (located in the underpass) at lunchtime. Property left at an off-site venue will be returned to School Lost Property.

Animals at Wood Lane

Parents are reminded that due to Health & Safety regulations, animals are not permitted at our grounds, including Wood Lane.