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PARENT HANDBOOK

2013/2014


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Dear Parent/Carer

Welcome to Christs School. We are delighted that you have entrusted us with

your childs education and you can be certain that we will do all in our power

to ensure that his/her time with us is enriching and successful. We are a small

community where every pupil is valued and has an important role to play in

the life of the school.

Our aim is provide all our pupils with an outstanding education so that they

leave us equipped with the best possible academic qualifications and an

understanding of themselves, the world and his/her place in it.

However we cannot achieve this without your support. This handbook forms

the basis on which the home / school partnership is founded. In it you find a

wealth of information about the school. Please do read it so you are familiar

with the information. We also ask that you discuss this handbook with your

son/daughter.

We look forward to a productive, fulfilling and successful partnership together.

Yours sincerely

Helen Dixon

Acting Headteacher


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CHRISTS SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to be a Church of England school where each individual is

valued; their needs met and their skills and talents celebrated. Our young

people are expected to achieve their potential and be suitably prepared for

adult life in the twenty first century within a culture of respect and

responsibility founded upon Gospel values.


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Why Do We Have A Parent Handbook?

Research has shown that parental involvement in a childs education is a key to

success. On first joining secondary school pupils settle in more quickly and successfully

if they and his/her parents/carers are clear in advance how the school works and

what is expected of the pupils and his/her parents.

Before writing this handbook we consulted parents of pupils currently in the school tofind out what information they feel you need to know as a parent/carer of a pupil at

Christs School. We welcome your feedback.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school should you require any further

information or clarification of anything detailed in this handbook or the pupil planner,

which will be issued to your child in September. Your first point of contact should be

your daughter/sons form tutor. You can contact them directly by email or by

phoning the school office.


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This handbook is set out as an A to Z guide to Christs School

Attendance

Good attendance is the key to success at secondary school.

If your child is not in school not only will they miss what is taught that day but they will

struggle to keep up in the following lessons. One day off can have repercussions for

weeks.

The government has set 94% as the minimum acceptable attendance rate. At first

glance that might appear a good rate of attendance but in fact studies have

revealed the following impact on a childs education.

If a pupils attendance is above 93% they have a 73% chance of getting 5 A* -C grades at GCSE.

If attendance is below 90% they have only a 27% chance of getting 5 A*-Cgrades.

90% attendance means your child is missing 1 day in 10.If for any reason your childs attendance falls below 94%, we will need to follow this

up with you and it is likely to be taken up with the Education Welfare Service.

If your child is absent it is essential that you contact us at the earliest opportunity. Until

you tell us your child is unable to come to school that day we have to assume that

they have gone missing on the way to school.

The school will text and phone the parents of children who have not arrived at

school.

What to do if your child is unable to come to school

1. Phone the school on 020 8940 6982 and press 1 to leave a message or youcan phone directly our Attendance Officer Kate Montagu on 020 8439 9675

Alternatively you can email:[email protected]

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2. Please write a note in your childs school planner upon his/her return to schoolso the form tutor has written confirmation of the reason for the absence.
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Behaviour for Learning

Visitors to Christs frequently comment on the orderly and purposeful atmosphere of

the school. To support this we have the following code of conduct and sanctions that

have been drawn up by staff and the School council.

Christs Code of Conduct

These codes have been put together from the ideas of staff and pupils. Every

member of the school has played a part in creating them; therefore, every member

of the school has a responsibility to see them carried out. This is the minimum

expectation.

Classroom Code

To learn and achieve effectively in your lessons, you should:

Arrive at lessons calmly, on time, dressed properly and equipped to learn. Listen carefully to the each other and follow instructions. Show respect and courtesy to everyone. Take care of our learning environment.

Corridor Code

Thank you for

Treating everyone with respect and courtesy. Walking quietly on the left hand side. Going straight to your next lesson. Eating only at break times in the canteen or at the tables outside, Only going to your lockers before school, break times or just before afternoon

lessons.

Using Student Services at break or lunch times. Respecting the school building and environment so we keep our school clean

and tidy.

Canteen Code

Thank you for

Queuing up sensibly. Selecting your food quickly and politely with your account topped up to ease

payment.

Sitting down to eat your food. Not taking plates/ cutlery or hot food/drinks out of the canteen. Returning plates and cutlery to the clearing area/ recycling as appropriate. Putting all rubbish in the bin.

By keeping to these codes, you present yourself and the school in the best possible

light. You also play your part in making sure that the highest quality of teaching and

learning is able to take place.


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2013 Courtesy Code

The Courtesy Code has been created by the Christs School Council putting together

feedback from pupils and staff about how pupils conduct themselves within ourschool community.

The vast majority of Christs pupils are excellent role models and ambassadors for

positive behaviour and hard work. With this in mind our pupils agree to follow the

schools behaviour for learning policy and to adhere to the following basic principle:

To come to school every day, on time, properly equipped and ready to learnThe Courtesy Code guides pupil behaviour and attitude around school. It has three

clear and simple expectations:

Pupils agree to:-

be polite, respectful and considerate to other pupils and members of staff atall times;

treat all equipment, buildings and surroundings with care and respect andkeep them clean and tidy;

behave in a way that does not harm or interfere with the learning or play ofother pupils

I agree to follow the courtesy code:

SIGNATURES

PUPIL______________________ PARENT:______________________

HEADTEACHER:____________________


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Classroom procedures:

C1: First verbal warning (name on board)

C2: Second warning resulting in a lesson (name ticked)

10 minute detention that afternoon with form tutor

C3: Half-hour detention the following night (name ticked twice)

Note of detention recorded on SIMS and pupil to make a note in the planner

and teacher to initial.

C4: One hour detention the following night (name ticked three times)

Note of detention recorded on SIMS and pupil to make a note in the planner

and teacher to initial.


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Beating the Bullies:

Any behaviour that makes a person feel inferior, insulted, isolated, intimidated or hurt

is bullying. Bullying behaviour could be shown by an individual or a group.

Bullying exists in every school to some extent but it is not tolerated at all at Christs. We

work together as a community to prevent it.

All incidents of bullying will be recorded and dealt with by the Head of Year.

When bullying is proven, the parents of all concerned will be contacted. Restorative

approaches and reconciliation will be used if this is seen to be appropriate.

Heads of Year will alert staff about incidents of bullying to raise staff vigilance to

ensure that it does not continue.

We will work with the bully to change his/her behaviour. However if there is no

change, consequences will be applied as described in the Behaviour for Learning

policy. Pupils are encouraged not to put up with bullies; they will be encouraged to

tell someone in authority.


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Term Dates

September 2013 -July 2014

Autumn Term Monday 2nd Sept. 2013 (Staff Inset)

Tuesday 3rd Sept. 2013 (Year 7 Only)

Wednesday 4th Sept. 2013Friday 20th December 2013

Autumn Half-Term Monday 28th OctoberFriday 1st November 2013

Spring Term Monday 6th January 2014Friday 4th April 2014

Spring Half-Term Monday 17th February 2014Friday 21st February 2014

Summer Term Tuesday 22nd April 2014Friday 18th July 2014

Summer Half-Term Monday 26th May 201430th May 2014

Inset day

Friday 4th October 2013

Monday 24th February 2014

Monday 23rd June 2014

INSET days are subject to changeplease refer to the school website


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Canteen

The canteen is open before school, at break and at lunch serving a range of hot and

cold foods that are prepared on site. Everything sold in the canteen is prepared in

accordance with the government guidelines on healthy eating. The meal deal

which consists of a main course and pudding costs 2.30. Other popular dishes are

pizza, baked potatoes and sandwiches. The canteen runs on a cashless biometric

finger based digital recognition system. Money can be paid into your childs lunchaccount with cash in school or using an on-line payment account.


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Careers Education and Guidance

The Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance programme (CEIAG) is

designed to meet the needs of pupils at this school and is provided as an integral

part of the schools overall approach to pupil development, welfare and

guidance. The programme of activities runs through years 8-11 and helps pupils

make decisions and plan his/her future, both in school and after they leave.

Elements of the programme are delivered in PSHE Days throughout the year and

there are a number of opportunities such as university visits to explore career

development and work experience.

In Years 9, 10 and 11 there are specific information evenings for parents and pupils on

choosing options, work experience and college applications.

Christs School also provides an important careers interview to help pupils have

access to professional guidance relating to the options available to them post 16 and

to devise a personalised action plan.

Charging for Activities

Parents will be asked to make voluntary contributions towards the cost of a range of

activities that take place during the school day such as visits and practical lessons

involving the purchase of ingredients and /or materials.

We aim to ensure that no pupil will be excluded from an activity because of the cost.

Parents should contact the Headteacher in confidence if they need financial

assistance. However, if insufficient pupils are able to contribute, the full range of trips,

visits and activities may not take place.

Christs School Chaplaincy

Christs School is welcoming and inclusive of all pupils whatever his/her religious

affiliation. As a voluntary aided Church of England school Christs has a part-time

Chaplain the Rev. Ruth Scott. Ruth comes in to school 3 days a week. There are 2

main strands to her work. She provides pastoral support for pupils, staff and, where

appropriate, parents/carers. She also works to develop the spiritual life of the school

through termly services, assemblies, and various projects agreed with the teaching

staff.

The Chaplaincy aims through its work

to help develop each pupils understanding of what it means to be humanand live creatively in a complex world,

how diversity can be a source of celebration rather than conflict, how we can flourish as individuals when were part of a loving, dynamic

community

What a difference we can make to the lives of people in need throughservice and the support of different charities.

Ruth can be contacted [email protected].

Cycle Facilities

There are two lockable, covered, bicycle storage areas available for pupils and staff.

The cycle racks are locked at 8:30am and unlocked at 3pm. Pupils coming to schoolby bike must wear a cycling helmet.
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Contacting Staff

All staff can be contacted by email. Email addresses can be found on the school

website

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAMMrs H Dixon Acting Headteacher

Mrs S Kieran Deputy Headteacher

Mrs V McGrail Assistant Headteacher

Mrs G Bean Assistant Headteacher (maternity leave)

Mr J Butler Acting Assistant Headteacher

Mr M Morris Assistant Headteacher: Sixth Form

Mr J Edwards Business Manager

DEPARTMENTAL STAFF STRUCTURE

ART & TECHNOLOGYMr T Bird Resistant Materials Teacher

Mrs V Busby Head of Technology (joint) Textiles Teacher (part time)

Ms M Conteh Head of Technology (joint)Food Technology Teacher

Miss J Murray Art Teacher

Mrs C Harris Art Teacher (part-time)

Ms S Perkins Textiles and Art Teacher (Maternity leave)

Mr J Gray Technology Technician (part time)

Mrs A Botta Food Technician (part time)

ENGLISH

Mrs K Blair Head of English

K Moran English Teacher

Mrs C Lorenz Deputy Head of English/D of E Leader

Mr T Edmondson English & Drama Teacher

Ms J Randall English & Drama Teacher

Mrs E Godliman Schools Direct Teacher - English

HUMANITIES

Miss R Hoyle Head of Humanities

Mr J Butler Citizenship Teacher/PSHEE co-ordinator/Acting Assistant Headteacher

Ms H Harris History Teacher(part-time)

Mrs S Kieran Deputy Headteacher and History Teacher

Mrs G Dhaliwal Head of Geography

Mr M Spicer Geography Teacher and Head of Year 10

Mr E Simpson Head of R.E.

Miss S Bartlett Schools Direct Teacher - Geography

Mr M Williams RE Teacher, Careers and Head of Year 9

MATHEMATICS & ICT

Mr L Hartnett Head of Maths

Claire Morris Mathematics Teacher

Ms M Stewart Advanced Skills Teacher

Mr J Raisin ICT Teacher

Mrs D Todorinovic Deputy Head of Maths

MODERN LANGUAGES

Mrs V McGrail Assistant Headteacher, Head of MFL and French Teacher

Mrs H Dixon Acting Headteacher and French Teacher

Miss H Oddy French TeacherMs J Campa Spanish Teacher (part-time)

Ms E Taber Spanish Teacher


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MUSIC

Mr P Wilson Head of Music

PACE

Mr D Sedour PACE Teacher

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONMiss C Needham Head of P.E.

Mr M Morris P.E. Teacher

Ms S Bromly P.E. Teacher and School Sports Coordinator (part-time)

Mr M Greenwood P.E. Teacher (part-time)

Mr D Sedour P.E. Teacher

SCIENCE

Mr R Khodabacksh Head of Science

Mrs A Mbanefo Deputy Head of Science - Science Teacher

Mrs M Hickson-Kucikova Science Teacher

Miss C Bell Science Teacher

Miss C Giolo Senior Science TechnicianMiss A Keaveney Science Technician (part-time)

LEARNING SUPPORT

Mrs A Panesar Learning Support Assistant HLTA (Higher Learning Teaching Assistant)

Mrs K Kisby Learning Support Assistant HLTA/Head of Year 7 (joint)

Mrs L Crayton SENCO/Head of Year 7 (joint)

Ms G Burridge Learning Support Assistant (part-time)

Ms C Hillier Learning Support Assistant HLTA

Mrs J Parmiter Learning Support Assistant (part-time)

Miss H Brown Learning Support Assistant

Miss H Bell Learning Support AssistantMrs L Towers Learning Support Assistant (part-time)

Mrs A Gillum Learning Support Assistant (part-time)

Miss E Dignum Learning Support Assistant

Mr M Milbourne Learning Support Assistant

Curriculum Support

Ms S Geoffrey Team Leader Curriculum Support Department

Mr L Scott Learning Mentor

Ms C Gleisner Learning Mentor

Ms N Burnstein Learning Mentor

COVER SUPERVISORSMr M Morandi

Miss F Williams

LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE

Mrs B Bell Librarian

EXTENDED LEARNING CO-ORDINATOR

Ms S Brown (part-time)

CHAPLAINCY

Rev R Scott Chaplain (part-time)


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SUPPORT STAFF

Mr J Edwards Business Manager

Ms K Humberstone PA to Headteacher (Head of Year 11)

Ms A Steward Receptionist and Finance Assistant

Mrs P OSullivan ReceptionistMrs A Mylles Office Manager and PA to Senior Leadership Team

Mr J Hughes Domestic Bursar and Examinations Officer

Mrs H Gill Finance Officer

Mr B Donovan IT Manager

Mr M Ridley IT Technician

Mr A Turner IT Technician (apprentice)

Mrs J Ralph HR, Work Experience and Student Administration

Mrs K Montagu Welfare/Attendance Officer

Mrs K Tullick Admissions Officer/Admin Support for Year 7, 8 and 9

Ms M Skinns Learning Support Administrator/Admin Support for Year 10 and 11

The school website:www.christs.richmond.sch.uk
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Extra-curricular Activities

Chess/Games/Lego in Library Choir Orchestra Music technology club Drama Productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Trips abroad and exchanges Field trips Clubs e.g. Science/Humanities Film Club Textiles Club A range of sporting activitiesincluding Archery, Athletics, Basketball,

Badminton, Cheerleading, Climbing Wall, Cross Country, Cricket, Dodgeball,

Gymnastics, Football, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Tennis and

Trampolining

Many informal music ensembles also rehearse at lunchtimes and after school.

This is a taster of some of the extra-curricular activities available. This is subject to

change and timings and you will be kept informed.

No pupil will be excluded from these activities due to financial hardship. Parents who

wish their children to take part in any activity but are unable to contribute can

contact Sara Geoffrey in confidence to discuss places.

[email protected]

020 8940 6982 x 711
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Fund RaisingAs a Christian school we believe that it is our duty to help those less fortunate than

ourselves. Each year we raise money for charities that the pupils choose to support.

Fund raising activities happen particularly during Advent and Lent. Recently we have

raised money for 5 Talents, Momentum, Sports Relief, Spear Hostel and Shooting Star

Childrens Hospice. During the academic year of 2011/2012 a member of our staff

has travelled to South America to provide support at a childrens orphanage and tohelp build toilet and washing facilities for a family. So far, Christs School has donated

5000 towards the cost of the build.

Governing Body

Foundation Governors Parent GovernorsMr M BrecknellChair Mr M Houghton-Brown

Canon R TitleyVice Chair Mrs S Whitmore

Mrs R Martin Ms R Woodward

Ms S Armstrong Mrs M Moss

Mr A Saunders

Staff Governors

Associate Governors Vacancy

Mrs H Dixon Ms S GeoffreyMrs S Kieran

Clerk to the Governors

Mr C Hartley


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HomeworkPupils should use his/her planners to record homework. The use of these planners will

be checked by the form tutor.

There is Homework Club Monday-Thursday in the Learning Support Department 3-

4pm. All pupils are welcome and there are members of staff present to help with

homework if it is needed. The room is equipped with computers which can be used

for research. All homework (including revision activities) is set in class and on theHomework VLE for remote access. All pupils receive a login and password for the

school computer system; they login via the website using their allocated username

and password, we encourage parents to check on a regular basis by logging in using

your childs login.

InclusionEvery child has a right to an education in his or her community. Christs is an inclusive,

caring community where all children are valued and can learn to do the best of

his/her ability.

We provide an environment where all children, whatever his/her level of abil ity, are

able to learn with the support of his/her teachers, families, peers and friends.Any child might need different or additional support at some time during his/her

education. This might be because they:

are having some difficulties getting going with reading or writing; have a disability or identified special educational need; have experienced a traumatic event in his/her lives; have been unwell for a period of time.

This support will be confidentially discussed and agreed with the childs

parents/carers.

Most parents are very supportive of inclusion. Some may feel anxious about thepossible impact on his/her child. When carrying out inspections Ofsted has found that

truly inclusive schools are better for all pupils. Children learn to be tolerant of each

other, to empathise and to have role models. This prepares them for the world

beyond secondary school.

What can parents do?Parents attitudes to inclusion will have an enormous influence on a childs

developing understanding of the world. As a parent you are in a unique position to

provide a positive role model for your child. You can do this by:

Making sure your child understands that all people are different and everyoneshould be valued for who they are.

Helping your child to understand that some of the language they will hear ingames, jokes or repeated comments may be insulting and hurtful to others.

Telling your child about positive role models from all sections of the community Teaching your child to be patient and tolerant Helping your child to know that teasing and bullying are not acceptable Praising your child for showing kindness and respect to others Talking to your child about what makes him or her exceptional so that he/she

can celebrate his/her uniqueness as well as that of others

Children can support inclusion by: Helping to make sure no-one in the class feels left out; Setting good examples to others; Not taking part in bullying, and reporting bullying if it occurs; Knowing who to talk to if they are worried or concerned.


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Lost PropertyLost property is held opposite Student Services. However, unless property is clearly

marked it is very difficult to return it to its owner. Please mark all items with your childs

name. We recommend you use woven name tapes as these do not wash off and are

easy to read. Such name tapes are easily purchased from John Lewis and other

retailers.

Maintenance and School FundAs a voluntary-aided school, the Governing Body is responsible for maintenance of

the buildings, which are covered by an insurance policy, the premium of which is

paid for by parental subscription. Each year, parents are requested to make a

donation which covers the subscription to the Maintenance Scheme, improvements

to the buildings and infrastructure and towards the School Fund.

Mobile PhonesMobile phones are not allowed to be used in School between 8.30am -3.00pm. If a

pupil is seen using a phone in a lesson or during break or lunchtime it will be

confiscated and they will be required to do a C3 detention the following day after

school. They will be able to retrieve the phone from the Student Services office after

the detention has been completed.

Monitoring (Academic)There are two academic review sessions a year which give you and your child the

opportunity to discuss your childs progress and well-being.

Parental Support of PupilsWhen they first join us many pupils find getting themselves ready for school is a

challenge. In the first few weeks, at least, we recommend that you check your child

all the correct books and equipment ready the night before.

Please checkyour childs bag for letters that are for you.

Remind your child that you need to sign his/her planner each weekend. Please

check your child doesnt forget his/herlunch money.

Parents EveningsParents evenings run from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. You will receive a letter about your

childs meeting a week or two before the event. You can find the dates of these

evenings on the school website under School Correspondence and then School

Events Calendar.

PTAWe have a thriving PTA at Christs. They organise a range of fund raising events

throughout the school year. Events include the grand fireworks night, the quiz night, and

a stand at the Richmond May fair. The PTA also provides refreshments at concerts and

other evening events. They are currently trying to establish a representative for each

tutor group. They will be looking for new members at the induction evening and the new

parents evening in September. If you would like to contact the PTA, please email Jane

Fitch: [email protected]

They are also going to encourage parents to join the year 7 contact lists next year to

encourage friendships between parents as well as pupils.


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Pupil GroupingsEach pupil is placed in a mixed ability tutor group on arrival at school and can expect to

stay in this group until the end of Year 11. They are taught in mixed ability groups unless a

subject wishes to teach in sets. The timetable will indicate the groupings for different

subjects.

Punctuality

It is essential that lessons start punctually and that they are not disrupted by latearrivals. Any pupil arriving 5 minutes or later for a lesson without a valid excuse will

receive a 30 minute detention the following day after school.


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Planner

Your child will be issued with a planner at the start of the academic year. It is

essentially for recording homework but is also a source of much useful information. It

should contain a copy of your childs timetable and list homework, house points,

cautions, notes of things to remember etc. The planner must be brought into schoolevery day and signed each week by both form tutor and parent. If the planner is lost

or forgotten a day sheet can be purchased from the pupil office (10p) until either a

new planner is purchased (5)or the old planner is found. Pupils are required to buy

a new planner if the missing one has not been found within one week.

Equipment

This is what your son/daughter should bring into school every day.

Reading Book 2 pens (blue or black) 2 pencils Rubber Long ruler Pencil sharpener Coloured pencils Stick of glue

Individual subjects might require additional materials. (e.g. angle measurers inMaths)


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School CouncilEach tutor group elects a form captain and a deputy each year. They attend school

council meetings approximately every 3 weeks.

At these meetings any issues or ideas the pupils have can be aired and discussed.

The councils opinions are consulted on many school initiatives.

Recently behaviour for learning sanctions have tightened at his/her request. They are involved in pupil panels for middle and senior staff appointments. They have contributed to the discussions about the new rewards system. They have contributed to the discussion about proposed changes to the

school uniform.

Updating school policies (e.g. Sex and Relationship Education)They also take part in termly visits to York House to discuss borough wide issues with

other schools and an annual visit to City Hall in London where they meet council

members from other London schools and learn about how the Mayors Office works.


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School Day Timetable

SCHOOL DAY

8.308.40 Registration and Tutor Time

8:409:30 Lesson 1

09:30-10:20 Lesson 2

10:20-10:40 Break time

10:40-11:30 Lesson 3

11:30-12:20 Lesson 4

12.20-13.00 Lunch time

13:00-13:50 Lesson 5

13.50-14.40 Lesson 6

14.40-15.00 Registration and Assembly

CONDENSED DAYS

You will be advised in advance of the timings for these days.


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Senior Leadership Team

Mrs Helen DixonActing Headteacher [email protected]

Mrs Sarah Kieran - Deputy Headteacher [email protected]

Mrs Vicki McGrail - Assistant Headteacher [email protected]

Mrs Georgina Bean - Assistant Headteacher [email protected]

Mr James ButlerActing Assistant [email protected]

Mr John EdwardsBusiness [email protected]

Tutors

TBC

Heads of Year

YEAR LEADER YEAR7 - Mrs K Brown/Mrs L Crayton

YEAR LEADER YEAR 8Miss E Taber

YEAR LEADER YEAR 9Mr M Williams

YEAR LEADER YEAR 10Mr M Spicer

YEAR LEADER YEAR 11Ms K Humberstone
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Uniform

Christs School has a strict uniform policy. (Please see School Uniform Policy below)

We believe this helps pupils take a pride in his/her appearance and promotes a

positive image of our school.

Pupils are expected to wear the full uniform tidily at all times.

Trainers or any type of canvas shoes are not acceptable as school shoes. Trousers

should be normal school trousers: denim or cord type material is not acceptable.

All pupils must wear the approved school uniform that is sold through the school

uniform shop via the school website.

All pupils

Royal Blue Blazer with school badge

Black school trousers

Collared white shirt/blouse

School House striped ties Red - Dickens

Blue - Elizabeth

YellowTurinGreen - Attenborough

School blue V neck pullover with yellow stripe around the neck

Formal black shoes - no high heels, training shoes or any type of

canvas shoes

Dark socks

Girls Navy blue pleated skirt (no more than 4cm above the knee)

If a skirt is worn then socks can be black or white, short or long;

alternatively black or navy blue tights may be worn.

PE Kit Plain sky blue (or with gold band) jersey

Navy shorts

White polo shirtSky blue shorts

PE Kit

(Year 7s

available to

order from

2nd August

2013 online)

SummerUniform

School track suit (optional)

New Rugby House Shirt

New House Shorts

New House Polo Shirt

School tracksuit (optional)

Sky blue polo shirt with School logo

All outer clothing, such as coats, hoodies, hats and caps etc. should be removed

upon entering the school.


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School Uniform Policy

Why Christs School supports the wearing of school uniform:

We believe that there are a number of good, common-sense reasons why our pupilsshould wear school uniform. They include:

1. Dressing for the occasion: One of the lessons learned while growing up is thatpeople dress differently for work and for leisure. We ask our pupils to leave

his/her leisurewear and sports gear for the evenings and weekends and to

dress suitably for his/her work as pupils at the school. When they start work,

most pupils will be asked to wear clothing especially suited to the job. Often

employers send for a reference on former pupils and ask about his/her

appearance (which is ranked as important as attendance and timekeeping).

2. Reducing differences: Although some parents can afford to buy his/herchildren the latest in casual or sportswear, many cannot. If all our pupils come

to school in school wear, these differences are much less obvious. Uniform

gives pupils an equality of appearance which discourages competition.

3. Cost: It costs less to buy items of school wear than to buy the latest fashion incasual or sportswear.

4. A sense of belonging: Christs School is a small school with a long and proudtradition. We think that dressing in school colours helps pupils to feel that they

belong to the school and to think and act like pupils. In addition, school

uniform encourages school discipline and a more positive attitude towardswork amongst pupils.

5. Security: If all of our pupils wear school uniform, it is much easier to spotintruders quickly. The provision of a safe environment for our young people

must be a priority for us all.

6. School Reputation: Rightly or wrongly, the public judge our school to someextent by the appearance of our pupils. We are anxious that we create a

good impression and that our pupils (and his/her parents!) receive the credit

that they deserve.

What will happen if a pupil wears unacceptable clothing to school?

It is the responsibility of all staff to challenge the pupils who are not wearing

school uniform. This applies at all times throughout the day.

On a more formal basis, checks are carried out every morning and afternoon

by pupils tutors. Pupils found wearing unacceptable items during such a

check (or indeed noticed at any time) will be:

reminded of the need for co-operation asked to report next day wearing acceptable clothes


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Continuing lack of co-operation will lead to the above and also:

parents will be contacted to discuss our concerns and request his/hersupport with our uniform policy

If this fails to resolve the difficulty, the pupil will be subject to the BFL sanctions

which include detention or internal isolationThe following points should also be noted:

a pupil not wearing school uniform may be sent home to change ifhe/she lives close to the school and a member of the family is at home

the school distinguishes between the pupil who is deliberately floutingthe school dress code, and the pupil who is temporarily not wearing

uniform because of temporary financial difficulties at home

full school uniform is also part of the Christs School contract which issigned by both pupils and parents/guardians

How parents/guardians can help:

Ensure that your son or daughter come to school properly dressedeach day and buy them, or get them to buy, items of clothing suitable

for school.

If there is a reason on a particular day for your son or daughter notwearing uniform, then simply provide a note explaining the situation.

We hope that by working together with parents we can provide thehighest possible standards at our school.


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Valuables

Valuable items such as iPods should not be brought into school. The school cannot

be held responsible for such items if this rule is ignored and valuable items are lost ordamaged. Musical instruments that have to be brought in should be stored in the

music block or at Student Services. We strongly recommend that instruments are

added to your home contents insurance.


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Year 7 in science


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RESULTS DAY

89% A*- C at GCSE


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What to do if ..

a) My child cant do his/her homework:

See if one of his/her friends can help. (You will have an opportunity to join theyear group phone list at the first PTA event of the academic year.)

Write a note in your childs school planner to explain the problem.

Your child can attend the homework club which starts at 3.10pm until 4.00pmMonday to Thursday. We have specially trained staff to assist them.

b) My child has left his PE kit/cooking ingredients at home.

Bring them in to school. Hand them in at reception clearly marked with yourchilds

name and tutor group

c) My child has lost his school tie.

It is always worth having more than one of these. Pupils will be able to buy a new tie

from the pupil office price: 5.00. Check that everything for school is laid out the

night before

d) My childs school shoes are wet / broken / lost.

Send him/her into school in non-school shoes on the day with a note in the planner

from you saying when the situation will be resolved.

f) My child is unhappy at school.

It is very important that all our pupils enjoy his/hertime at Christs. If you have any

concerns about your childs welfare either socially or academically please get in

touch with his/her form tutor or year head either by email (see the contact section of

this handbook) or by phoning the school and leaving a voice message.

Mrs Mylles and Mrs Ralph from the Student Services Office.

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