First Day Back Arrangements

To support our new Year 7 students’ transition to life at the academy, students will return for next academic year on a slight stagger

• New Year 7 & Year 12 students will return at the normal time of 8.35am on Wednesday 3 September.
• Years 8, 9, 10, 11 & 13 will return at the normal time of 8.35am on Thursday 4 September.

Standards (a regular reminder):

We firmly believe that students’ education should not be hampered by a lack of equipment.

Below is a list of equipment that is non-negotiable so that students can access their learning:

• A bag that can at least hold a PE kit, exercise books and equipment. Any bag that cannot hold these items is not a suitable bag
• Pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, pencil sharpener
• A green and purple pen (provided by the academy)
• PE kit on those days they have PE. Students will be expected to borrow a kit if they forget their own

To make sure that staff can focus on students’ learning and wellbeing, can we please ensure that students return with the correct shoes and uniform.  Students are not permitted to wear false nails, nail varnish, fake eye lashes or dye their hair an unnatural colour.  Further information can be found on our uniform section here.  Please support the academy by making sure your child has the equipment needed to access their learning in lessons and that they meet all the expectations above with regards uniform.