The School Day

Morning
8.30 a.m. - 8.45 a.m.		Registration
8.45 a.m. - 9.45 a.m.		Period 1
9.45 a.m. - 10.45 a.m.		Period 2
10.45 a.m. - 11.05 a.m.		Break
11.05 a.m. - 12.05 p.m.		Period 3
Afternoon
12.05 p.m. - 1.05 p.m.		Period 4
1.05 p.m. - 1.45 p.m.		Lunch
1.45 p.m. - 1.50 p.m.		Registration
1.50 p.m. - 2.50 p.m.		Period 5

The School Uniform

We aim to maintain a high standard of dress, and have always received co-operation from parents in the general appearance of their children and in the wearing of school uniform. We expect uniform to be worn smartly (e.g. ties tied and worn correctly, minimum of 7 black stripes below knot, shirts tucked in). We trust that we can count on your support in the coming year. Some of the following items of uniform are available from most large chain stores and local shops. The school tie, jumper and jacket, in the school colours, are obtainable only from the school.

The Uniform
Jacket	-	Black with school logo
V-Necked knitted Pullover (No sweatshirt material)	-	Black with school logo
School Tie	-	(as supplied)
Shirt	-	Plain white (long or short sleeves) No T-shirts and No Polo Shirts
Trousers	-	Black
Skirt	-	Black
Shoes	-	Black
Socks/Tights	-	Black or White

The items of school uniform listed are compulsory although the jumper is optional.
All students are expected to wear them each day.

A protective apron is recommended for practical Technology lessons in the Craft Workshops to protect uniform and safety reasons.

The P.E. Kit

All Pupils

Plain white T-shirt or polo shirt
Plain black shorts or cycling shorts or games skirt Black games jersey
Plain black games socks
Plain white socks
Training shoes (light-soled)

All the above items are essential and may be obtained through school.Tracksuits (preferably black) may be worn OUTSIDE in cold weather (at the discretion of the P.E. staff). They are recommended, not compulsory or alternative.

ALL ITEMS OF SCHOOL CLOTHING AND PERSONAL POSSESSIONS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE NAME OF THE PUPIL.

Dress and Appearance

High heeled shoes, including high wedges, and mules of any kind are not permitted owing to the risk of accidents on the school stairways.Training shoes are not considered suitable for day wear in school.The only items of jewellery permitted to be worn by boys and girls in school are a wrist watch and a plain signet ring or band. Pupils who have pierced ears are allowed to wear one pair of plain stud earrings (one earring per ear). Make-up should not be worn.A school jumper or black jacket must be worn when out of school on school related activities.Pupils with long hair are required to tie it back in the interests of hygiene and safety. Because pupils move between buildings many times during the day, they are allowed to take their outer clothing with them. This can be worn when moving between buildings but must be taken off in the classroom. Particular care should be taken to en-sure that items of clothing are not left about the school.

DENIM COATS OR JEANS OF ANY DESCRIPTION MUST NOT BE WORN IN SCHOOL.

Clubs and Activities

Pupils are able to take part in the following clubs outside lesson time.

Badminton	Homework	Technology
Ceramics	Maths	Textiles
Chess	Music	Trampolining
Computer	Reading
Food Technology	Science

Teams play:

Athletics	Cross-Country	Rugby
Badminton	Football	Swimming
Basketball	Hockey
Chess	Netball

Trips at weekends, during evenings and holidays:

Alton Towers	10-pin Bowling	Residential Trips
Cinema	Theatre
Laser Quest	Ice Skating