Welcome to West Hill
People you need to know Form Tutor: Head of Year: Peer Mentors (Year 11):
The Role of the Form Tutor First point of contact every day Attendance and punctuality Welfare of your child. Any areas of concern or anxiety should be reported to the Form Tutor Planners Appearance and equipment Rely upon the support of parents.
Role of Parents Inform school about any absence on the morning of the absence - (KKS) Inform the school of any change of address, phone number or circumstances. This information will remain confidential to the school Support the Form Tutor, Head of Year and other teachers in guiding your son successfully through his time at West Hill Support your son by supporting our rules, policies and ethos
Essential Equipment • 2 x Pens (Black/Blue) • Green Pen • Pencil • Ruler • Eraser • Scientific Calculator (Casio FX-85GT Plus recommended) • Private Reading Book • Pencil Sharpener • Protractor (180° or 360°) • Pair of Compasses • Coloured Pencils
School Uniform • The only authorised seller in Tameside of our uniform and PE kit is The Uniform Shop (Debonair), 82 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7JT. 0161 3432900. You may also purchase the PE kit online from Kit Traders: http://schoolsuniform.co.uk/
School Uniform
General Appearance • School uniform is non negotiable and should be worn properly at all times. • Hair: Unusual or extreme hair styles are not allowed and all pupils should be clean shaven. • Jewellery is not allowed. Only a wrist watch is acceptable.
General Appearance • Shoes: Should be plain and all black in colour and able to be polished. Trainers or Trainer style shoes will not be acceptable.
PE Uniform
School Ethos West Hill has a very good reputation in the local and wider communities We have a strict code of behaviour which is based upon courtesy, responsibility and mutual respect. We expect every pupil to respect our code of behaviour and need the support of parents in reinforcing its principles. We will not under any circumstances accept or tolerate abusive, violent or disruptive behaviour.
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Homework • The school does not have a fixed homework timetable with time allocated for different subjects on different evenings. Pupils will need to learn to manage their time so that they do some homework each evening. • Pupils should record the details of any homework set by their class teacher in their planners. • It is important as Parents you provide a quiet area for your son to complete his homework.
Homework • At KS3 pupils will receive one half hour of homework for every two hours taught in a subject • This translates as pupils at KS3 receiving approximately four and half hours per week.
Opportunities West Hill offers fantastic opportunities in every sphere of education; – Educational enrichment experiences – Sporting activities – D of E – Three Peaks Challenge – Holiday adventure activities – Roles of responsibility and most importantly, – A good education – A superb structure of care and guidance.
Communication Mobile Phones – not to be used in school. If they are, they will be confiscated Keep in touch with what is happening in school through the: School Website West Hill Twitter Form Teacher Consultation Afternoon 22 nd October Progress Assessments Parent Portal (Dashboard)
Worries about Transition? Summer Literacy School for those who need extra boost in English Peer mentors worked with your sons today and will be doing so on a weekly basis from September Pupil voice tells us year on year that 96% of pupils are happy with the move to West Hill
The Future • We hope you have a tremendously successful time at West Hill • Get involved with everything on offer and take every opportunity which is presented to you • See you on Thursday, September 3rd at 8.45am (You do not need your PE kit on the First Day)
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