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The Becket School

Welcome to the New Intake Evening 7th June 2017

New Intake Parents’ Evening 7th June 2017

Introduction & Welcome…………………Mr J McGeachie Headteacher General Information …..………………….Mr McGeachie Headteacher Settling In………………………………………Mrs Shenton Assistant Headteacher Chaplaincy …………………………………….Tom Baptist Chaplain

Senior Leadership Team

Mr McGeachie: Headteacher Mr Keogh: Deputy Headteacher Mrs Carroll: Deputy Headteacher

Mrs Shenton: Assistant Headteacher Mr Griffin: Assistant Headteacher Mr Turton: Assistant Headteacher

Senior Leadership Team

Year 7 Progress Leader

Mrs Andrews : Year 7 Progress Leader

Year 7 Form Tutors

• Miss Crompton
• Mr G Tipping
• Miss Smith-Magee
• Miss Seifert
• Ms Amies
• Mr Pickup

Who is Who?

Tom Baptist: Chaplain Marsha Kemple: Chaplain

School Dress Code

Uniform

Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions

Tie Tied in a single knot with 6 or more stripes showing. Badges A school and House badge are to be worn on the blazer. The Becket House badge is to be sewn to the inner blazer pocket, as shown, so the House colour is clearly visible. The only other badges permitted

• n a blazer are those given out by

school e.g. achievement, commendations.

School Dress Code

Uniform

Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions

Blazer Black in colour. Only badges permitted

• n a blazer are those

given out by school e.g. achievement, commendations. To be worn at all times in the school building, only removed with staff permission. Sleeves to be kept long. Jumper Plain dark grey. V neck. Long sleeves. Cardigans are not permitted.

School Dress Code

Uniform

Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions

Shirt White traditional school shirt with formal collar. Long or short sleeves. No three-quarter sleeves allowed. No tailored, fitted blouses. Skirt Grey, waist high, knee-length. Plain material. No more than 4cm gap. between knee and hem length. No patterns or decorations. No tight fitting material (no tube skirts).

School Dress Code

Uniform

Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions

Trousers Mid/dark grey, waist high. Moderate style. Plain material. No patterns or decorations. No black trousers. No side “leg” pockets. No patterns or decorations. No tight fitting trousers, all should be of a tailored style. Socks Plain black or grey (white for girls only). Tights Plain black or grey colour.

School Dress Code

Uniform

Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions

Shoes Black, traditional school

• shoes. Preferably with a

strap, laces or buckle. No boots or trainer type shoes. Slip on shoes may only be worn if they cover the top of the foot giving protection to the whole foot. School bags A black plain rucksack or

• ther strong square-bottom

bag of modern design. Plastic bags, handbags and designer shopping bags are not considered suitable for school purposes.

School Dress Code

Uniform

Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions

Coat Plain, black, no patterns, no logo. No “hoodies”- these will be confiscated. Scarf, hat, gloves Black and plain.

School Dress Code

Uniform

Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions

Earrings One small discreet silver or gold stud in each ear lobe. Studs only. No other facial piercings are allowed. Hair bobbles/ Alice bands To be black or silver and discreet. Hair styles Must be conventional, smart and traditional. Highlights only one shade lighter or darker than your natural colour. Tram lines are not

• allowed. Hair must not be

shorter than a No. 2 cut. Students lose breaks until hair re-grows. No full head hair colouring. NOT ALLOWED Make up, nail varnish, coloured hair, false nails and jewellery (other than small studs).

Mobile Phones

• The school policy states that mobile phones (also

includes other electronic devices) must not be brought into school.

• If a phone is heard, used or seen during any

point in the school day it will be confiscated and taken to reception until the end of the day.

• In the first confiscation incident the student will

be able to sign it back out again.

• For the second and further occasions where a

phone is confiscated from a student, the phone is to be collected by a parent/carer.

Structure of the day

Timings Activity 8.30 Arrive 8.40 – 9.00 Registration/Morning AOW 9.00 – 10.00 Period 1 10.00 -10.15 Break 10.15-11.15 Period 2 11.15-12.15 Period 3 12.15-1.00 Lunch 1.05 – 2.05 Period 4 2.05 – 3.05 Period 5

Attendance

• The students at The Becket School have excellent

attendance; this year it stands at 96.5%.

• Important that students attend school.
• A student who has 95% attendance misses 3

months of school over 5 years.

• If your child is ill or cannot come into school, please

contact the office before 8.30 to report the absence.

• Any long term medical concerns that could have an

impact on attendance please let the Progress Leader know along with providing any appropriate medical documents.

• We do not authorise any holidays or personal trips;

any unauthorised absence may be passed onto the Local Authority who then may issue a fine. This is in line with the Multi Academy Trust.

Punctuality

• Lateness can affect your attendance and your attainment.
• We ask that students arrive at school at 8.30 ready for an 8.40

start to the school day.

• If they are late but arrive before 9.00, they are signed in by a

Progress Leader and are issued a lunch detention (unless there is a valid reason).

• If a student arrives after 9.00 a text is sent to parents/carers

and an after school detention is issued.

• 15 minutes late each day = 8 days absence over a year.

Lunch/Canteen

• Cashless catering – biometric information taken from finger

(takes several points on finger to store this data).

• Take this information on the visit days.
• Top up can be done on line or with a cheque or cash brought

into school.

• Letters will go out before the end of the summer term with

log in details for SQUID to facilitate online top up.

• First two weeks we will arrange for students in Year 7 to go to

the Canteen at 12.00 rather than 12.15.

Who to Contact

• If you have any concerns or questions please contact

the school:

• Form Tutor
• Subject teacher
• Progress Leader/Leader of Learning

You can either phone the school or e-mail through the website; your concern/question will be directed to the appropriate person.

What will they be studying?

Geography graphy

Hist story

• ry

English Maths

Ar Art

Food Technology Design n Technol nology Music ic and Music ic Techn hnology

• logy

ICT and Computing

PE

Science

Religious Education

French

Drama German

Extra Curricular

• Drama Club/school performances
• Chaplaincy Team
• Basketball
• Football
• Cricket
• Cheerleading
• String Club
• Chess Club
• French Club
• Cross Country
• Duke of Edinburgh

Assessment

• Internal tests in the core subjects – RE, English,

Maths and Science. Take place in the first 2/3 weeks.

• No revision needed for these tests, no decisions on

groupings or settings will take place solely on these assessments.

• Information evening on our approach to assessment

and reporting late September.

• Report will be sent home to parents/carers on

progress three times a year.

Year 7 Progress Leader Role…

• To support transition from Year 6 to The

Becket School.

• To support Form Tutors who are the main

link with Parents/Carers.

• To work with Year 7 students as a

Pastoral Leader.

• Lead the Year 7 Tutor Team.

Transition Process…

• Visit all feeder primary schools.
• Maths, English and RE lessons in feeder

primary schools.

• Non-feeder afternoon.

Transition Process…

• Visits to The Becket School

– Tuesday 4th July and Wednesday 5th July

• All new intake students
• Summer Scheme (Mrs Virgo)

– Monday 31st July OR Monday 7th August for one week

• Places still available

New Intake Days…

• Tuesday 4th July and Wednesday 5th July.
• Arrive at 8:30am in the plaza - finish at 2.55pm on

both days.

• Students will need collecting from The Becket School

at the school gates: please do not walk onto The Becket site or drive your car into the car park.

• You can use the Harvester car park for drop off and

collection.

• Students cannot travel on contract school buses due

to limited space.

New Intake Days…

• Wear your current school uniform.
• Bring a packed lunch and drink both days.
• Act of Worship/Liturgy.
• Meet your Form Tutor and other students in your form.
• Receive your form badge – bring £1 on the Tuesday.
• Experience some lessons:

– Bring trainers as PE is likely to be one of the lessons. – Have fingerprint taken for cashless dining system in the canteen.

Travel, September onwards…

• City students have not got a school bus.
• County students can travel on school buses:

– 441, 442, 444, 447, 448, 449, 681

• Timetables at the back of the Hall.

– Timetables are set by the County, not by the school. – To apply for subsidised bus pass you need to go through County Transport. For enquiries, call 0844 980 8080.

Please note that there has been a consultation about school bus travel and there will be planned changes in Sept 2018.

First Day, Thursday 7th September

• Arrive at The Becket School at 8:30am.
• When the bell goes at 8.40 go to your form

room and line up outside.

• Wear The Becket School uniform.
• Act of Worship followed by usual lessons.
• Lunchtime: you can use canteen facilities to

buy lunch or bring a packed lunch. First two weeks - early lunch 12.00.

• End of normal school day at 3:05pm.
• If collecting your child please do not walk onto

the school grounds, wait at the gate. If you are picking them up please use the Harvester car park for pick up (and drop off).

Walesby Forest…

• Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th or Wednesday 13th –

Friday 15th September.

• Located in Sherwood Forest.
• Three days/two nights residential for all Year 7 students

with their Tutor Group and Form Tutor.

• Team building activities and outdoor pursuits.
• Parental Consent Form and money returned as soon as

possible to The Becket School Finance Office.

Chaplaincy Teams

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House System

Mass and Acts of Worship

Retreats