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UNIFORM
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| Black shoes, (training shoes are not acceptable) |
| Black or white socks or tights |
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Plain black skirt of sensible length (3” above or below the knee) or plain black trousers.
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| White shirt (with stiff collar) |
| Maroon sweater with school logo (optional) |
| Black blazer with school badge |
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School tie - KS3 maroon + white stripes
KS4 plain maroon
All the above are available from our uniform supplier:
John Lewis Department Store, Welwyn Garden City. - Click here to go to website
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PE Kit - Year 7 – 11 (KS3 & KS4)
Boys
- Football/Rugby shirt
- Maroon shorts and socks
- White SFO polo shirt
Girls
These items are available from Tylers Sports Wear Click here to go to website
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General (both boys & Girls)
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The items below are course specific and are available from Tylers Sports Wear Click here to go to website
KEY STAGE 4 PE / DANCE
BTEC SPORT - White Polo shirt with School badge, Sports College Logo and 'BTEC Sport' in navy on the back
GCSE PE - White Polo shirt with School badge, Sports College Logo and 'GCSE PE' in navy on the back
DANCE - Grape Polo shirt with School badge, Sports College Logo and 'DANCE' in silver on the back
KEY STAGE 5 PE / DANCE
SPORTS STUDIES - White Polo shirt with School badge, Sports College Logo and 'SPORTS STUDIES' in navy on the back
A LEVEL PE - White Polo shirt with School badge, Sports College Logo and 'A LEVEL PE' in navy on the back
DANCE - French Navy Polo shirt with School badge, Sports College Logo and 'DANCE' in silver on the back
OPTIONAL
Black Sweatshirt incl School Badge and Sports College Logo
Black Micro Fleece incl School Badge and Sports College Logo
Black Open Hem Trackpant incl School Badge
Black Womens Cotton Trouser (Dance)
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EQUIPMENT
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School Bag
It is essential that all students should have a bag strong enough to protect their books and belongings from damage and the weather. Plastic shopping bags are not acceptable and break too easily.
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General
All students will need, as essential items of equipment: -
* An ink pen such as a ‘Berol’ Handwriting pen;
* At least two pencils and sharpener;
* An eraser;
* A 30 cm rule (marked in mms. and cms. on at least one edge);
* A protractor;
* A pair of compasses;
* A set of coloured pencils (felt tip pens are not recommended);
* A good English dictionary (e.g. Collins Compact Dictionary);
* A basic function calculator;
Many of these items are available at cost price from the Learning Resource Centre
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Technology
School shoes (not trainers) MUST be worn in all technology areas for safety reasons.
Students will be taught the fundamentals of Health and Safety good practice and will be provided with safety glasses when appropriate.
It would be helpful if students in Year 7 were provided with a basic sewing kit (pins, needles, tape measure) to be used during the Textiles module.
A wide choice of menus is provided to suit all family tastes, including vegetarian, for the “Food” modules.
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Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Pupils will learn skills in developing multimedia content.
* A small set of headphones will be useful
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Modern Foreign Languages
The MFL Department would like students to provide their own English/French dictionary for modern language lessons in Year 7.
There will be an opportunity for all students to learn a second foreign language, Spanish, in Year 8.
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Lost Property
Lost property is kept in Reception. If an item of property is lost it should be reported immediately to the Form Tutor and we shall make every effort to recover it. The student should go to the school Reception, at break or lunchtime, to see whether it has been handed in. It is worth noting that many items of lost property, some of them of considerable value, are never reclaimed.
Unclaimed lost property is taken to local charity shops for disposal at the end of every half term. In order to reduce the quantity of possessions that are lost or stolen, we would be grateful if you, as parents, could reinforce the following advice which we give to all students.
Leave expensive articles, such as mobile ‘phones, radios, CD players, or jewellery, at home.
If you have to bring more than £3 in money to school, give it to your Form Tutor for safe keeping
NEVER leave money or valuables in your locker, or in your coat pocket if it is unattended.
When you change for P.E. or Drama, hand in all your money and valuables to the teacher.
Take all your possessions and Games kit home at the end of each day.
Every effort will be made to protect students' belongings from loss, theft or damage, but the school is not allowed to accept any legal responsibility for personal property and equipment brought to school.
You are strongly advised to insure yourself against damage or loss of your child's property. Such cover can usually be included in household insurance. The County Council also offer, through a reputable insurance company, a comprehensive property and injury cover for, usually, less than £10 per year.
NB: Mobile ‘phones are brought to school at the owners’ own risk and should not be used in lesson time.
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Bicycles
Parents of students who wish to ride a bicycle to school are asked to ensure that:
* The bicycle is in a safe and roadworthy condition;
* The bicycle is securely locked during the school day; and
* Students are encouraged to wear a cycle helmet.
For safety reasons, students must walk their bicycles on footpaths in the school grounds. Failure to comply with this rule will result in permission to bring a bicycle to school being withdrawn.
Senior staff, occasionally helped by the local community Police, conduct periodic inspections of bicycles and, if any are found to be un-roadworthy, the owners are instructed not to bring them to school until the necessary repairs or adjustments have been made. |
SCHOOL DISPLAY MATERIAL/PUBLICATIONS
The school will occasionally use photographs of students to demonstrate activities and achievements. If you do not wish photographs of your child to be used please confirm this on the Student Registration Form.
Motorcycles – students in the upper school are permitted to ride motorcycles to school once they have shown appropriate Insurance and licence authorisation to school. These are parked at school at the owners risk.
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LOCKERS
Lockers are available in school for all students who wish to use one. Students will need to provide their own padlock and key. Details of this facility are available from Form Tutors after term starts.
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OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS EXCURSION
Your child will have a number of opportunities to take part in excursions or trips. Please note that the cost of each trip normally contains a deposit which cannot be refunded on cancellation unless another student fills that place.
Parents who experience financial difficulty in connection with educational visits should contact the Head of Year as soon as possible. In some circumstances financial assistance may be available.
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VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACTIVITIES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
Governors have agreed that parents may be asked for voluntary contributions for:
* Some visits
* Materials for Technology if it is intended that the student will be taking the product home, for example food prepared in school.
* Physical Education opportunities not available on site. |
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