What’s on offer?

There’s a wide range of competitions and activities to get involved in. If you enjoy sport you can get involved in friendly competitions in Football, Netball, Hockey, Rugby, Ergo, Tennis and many more. All for the glory of your House!

If, however, sporty endeavours are not your cup of tea, you can also get involved in more ‘cerebral’ competitions such as chess, scrabble or Sudoku. Or form part of the team in the ever-popular House Quiz event.

We also give you the opportunity to display your creative side through House Art, House Cookery and the House Literary competition. Whilst there are House competitions nearly every Thursday, there are some bigger “set-piece” events that happen every year.

House Music and House Drama

These events happen alternately each year. Each House performs a piece which is directed by Sixth Form students and anyone can, and does, join in whether they want a leading role or to be part of their House’s back stage crew. The final student-created spectaculars are then performed in the school’s Theatre in front of live audiences of fellow students and parents.

Sports Day

One of the final events of the school year is Sports Day. The atmosphere is always one of fun and friendly rivalry as students compete in the various athletic endeavours. With plenty of points on offer for the different events, this can often be where the House shield is won or lost!

Supporting is just as important as participation

You will attend weekly House meetings where you can find out about upcoming events and competitions. However, just as important as the participants in the competitions are the students who come to enthusiastically support their friends. So, whether participating as a competitor, or cheering-on from the side-lines, the message is “come along and get involved!”

Homework

In Year 7 you will receive two or three pieces of subject homework each evening. Each piece of homework should take about 20 minutes. Homework is currently uploaded onto Firefly so that it can be accessed using your device.

Lost property

Please ensure that your uniform and property is clearly named. You should report missing items in the first instance to your Form Tutor who will check the Lost Property log. At the end of term all items that have been named will be returned to the appropriate form tutors. Anything that remains unclaimed at the end of term will be sent for recycling.

Books and Stationery

Text and exercise books, as well as paper, are provided by subject departments within the School. Pupils are recommended to bring with them the following items:

• An approved electronic device - more details on this will follow

• A Scientific Calculator – recommended versions can be ordered via the Bursary

• Black or blue handwriting pens

• Pencils and rubber

• Coloured pencils

• 30cm ruler

• Highlighters

• Geometry set including set square, set of compasses

• Felt-tip pens

• A reading book

• You will also require a Lab Coat for Science and a striped navy apron for Food & Nutrition.