We want the very best for your child but we can only teach them if they are here in school to be taught. Student B’s attendance of 77% meant that he lost in the region of 44 days learning across the academic year. Even attendance at 90%, which sounds more positive, would have meant 19 days of lost learning. Where possible, all students should be aiming to achieve 100% attendance.

When we return to school after the Half Term holiday, here a few key reminders to ensure that your child has a successful start to the new half term.

• Arrive at school for 8:30 am for a prompt arrival into the Line Ups. Students are marked late for school if they arrive to the Line Up after the second bell has rung at 8:35. 

• Bring a suitable school bag which allows room for the key items that will be needed during the school day such as books and PE kit.  

• Bring the correct basic equipment – black pen, green pen, pencil, ruler, highlighter, calculator and headphones (not Air Pod type headphones).

• Wear school shoes (no trainers). 

• Wear full school uniform including blazer and tie. Jumpers will also be allowed from this half term (plain black V-neck).

• No make-up and no jewellery as per school policy. False eyelashes and/or false nails to be removed. 

• No extreme hairstyles as per policy. Hair bands, bobbles or bows must be plain, black and a sensible size. 

• Mobile phones should be switched off and out of sight on the school site. No Air Pods or similar type headphones allowed.

Thank-you for your continued support.

Mr Davies.