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The Becket School Welcome to the New Intake Evening 5 th June 2019

New Intake Parents’ Evening 5 th June 2019 Introduction & Welcome…………………Mr P Greig Headteacher General Information …..………………….Mrs S Shenton Assistant Headteacher Settling In………………………………………Mrs A Vaughan Year 7 Progress Leader Chaplaincy …………………………………….Mr P Greig Headteacher

Senior Leadership Team Mrs K Carroll: Deputy Headteacher Mr P Grieg: Headteacher

Senior Leadership Team Mrs S Shenton: Assistant Headteacher Mr M Griffin: Assistant Headteacher Mrs C Quirk: Assistant Headteacher

Year 7 Progress Leader Mrs A Vaughan : Year 7 Progress Leader

Who is Who? Marsha Kemple: Lead Chaplain Joe Martin: 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 The only other badges permitted be worn on the blazer. on a blazer are those given out by The Becket House badge is to be school e.g. achievement, sewn to the inner blazer pocket, as commendations. shown, so the House colour is clearly visible.

School Dress Code Uniform Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions Blazer Black in colour. To be worn at all times in the Only badges permitted school building, only on a blazer are those removed with staff given out by school e.g. permission. achievement, Sleeves to be kept long. commendations. Jumper Plain dark grey. Cardigans are not permitted. V neck. Long sleeves. Not tucked in.

School Dress Code Uniform Notes es and Item Descri cription tion Excl clusio sions ns Shirt White traditional No three-quarter sleeves school shirt with allowed. formal collar. No tailored, fitted blouses. Long or short sleeves. Skirt Branded school skirt Not to be rolled up, Becket to be worn logo to always be visible.

School Dress Code Uniform Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions Trousers Branded school trouser for girls and boys. Socks Plain black or grey No white socks For both boys and Must cover the ankle, no trainer socks are allowed. No girls. long socks. No socks with frill or extra design. Tights Plain black or grey colour.

School Dress Code Uniform Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions Shoes Black, traditional school No boots or trainer type shoes. shoes. Preferably with a Slip on shoes may only be worn if they strap, laces or buckle. cover the top of the foot giving protection to the whole foot. School bags A black plain rucksack or Plastic bags, handbags and designer other strong square-bottom shopping bags are not considered bag of modern design. suitable for school purposes.

School Dress Code Uniform Item Descri cription tion Notes es and Excl clusio sions Coat Plain, black, no patterns. No “hoodies” - these will be confiscated. A small, discreet logo is permitted. Scarf, hat, Black and plain. gloves

School Dress Code Uniform Item Descrip cription tion Notes es and nd Excl clusio sions ns Earrings One small discreet silver or Spherical studs only (no gold spherical stud in each other shape), no stone within earlobe. the stud, no other facial , tongue or body piercings. Hair bobbles/ To be black and discreet. Alice bands Must be conventional, smart and Tram lines/patterns shaved into Hair styles traditional. the hair are not allowed Highlights only one shade lighter including zero level shaving (Buzz or darker than your natural cuts). Any extreme hair design is colour. not permitted. No hair colour which is not natural looking. . NOT ALLOWED Make up, nail varnish, coloured hair, false nails, false eyelashes 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. • 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 maybe 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. • 15 minutes late each day = 8 days absence over a year. • 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 will have their conduct card signed by a Progress Leader/Reception. • 5 signatures on a conduct card (other signatures may be for other incidents that do not follow the Becket Way) will lead to a 30 minute detention that day. • If a student arrives after 9.00 a text is sent to parents/carers and an after school detention is issued immediately, this will be a same day 30 minute detention.

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 must be done on line. • 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. Please note that on the visit days they will need to bring a packed lunch.

Assessment • Possible 30 minute tests in English and maths on transition days • Internal tests in English and Maths. Take place in the first couple of 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 – these are viewed through Go4Schools.

Go4Schools • This is the system we use at The Becket School to support the progress of your child. On September 3 rd you will receive a letter of how to create your own • login. • It will provide information on the following: Real-time attainment information – marks and target grades for all subjects throughout the year. Attendance – Shown from the start of the academic year Timetable – Your child’s daily and weekly timetable Progress Reports – Full written reports which are published 3 times a year Behaviour and rewards information

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

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.

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. • Non-feeder afternoon. • Maths, English and RE lessons in feeder primary schools over the coming weeks.

Transition Process… • Visits to The Becket School – Monday 1 st July and Tuesday 2 nd July - All new intake students • Summer Scheme (Mrs Virgo) – Monday 29 th July – Friday 2 nd August (9am-4pm) – Places still available

New Intake Days… • Monday 1 st July and Tuesday 2 nd 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.