BMGS Transition September 2020 Opening prayer Auzu billahi

BMGS Transition September 2020

Opening prayer A’uzu billahi minashaitanir rajim Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim ’Al-hamdu lillahi Rabbil’Aalamin, Ar-rahmanir-Rahiim Malliki Yawmid -Diin; ’lyyaaka na’-budu wa ’iyyaaka nasta’iin ’ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqiim– siraatallaziina ’an-’amta ’alay him Gayrillmagzuubi ’alay him wa ladh-dhaaalliin. In the name of Allah the most merciful most kind. All praise is for Allah the lord of the worlds, the most merciful the most kind. Master of the day of judgment, You alone we worship you alone we ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those who earn your favour, not of those who earn your anger, nor of those who go astray.

The role of the form tutor: • First point of contact for learners and their parents • Will maintain a home/school link • Will celebrate your daughters achievements and support you with any issues • Will monitor your daughters behaviour and progress

Attendance: • Aim for 100% • Appointments need to be made outside of the school • Holidays must be taken during the school holidays • Unavoidable must be communicated with school at the earliest opportunity. • Attendance for every child is monitored by head of year.

Research suggests that 17 missed school days a year = A whole GCSE grade DROP in achievement (Df. ES) The greater the attendance the greater the attainment

Punctuality • School lesson 1 starts at 8. 15 am • School gates open at 7. 30 am and learners have access to the library at this time. • Aim to have your child here for 8. 10 am at the latest. • School gates close at 8. 15 am • Anyone arriving for lesson after the bell will receive a 30 minute detention after school on the day they are late. • If they fail to attend they will receive a 60 minute detention the following day. • Parents will be informed by text message/email if the daughter is late to school. • Please ensure we have your correct mobile number/email address. • Repeat offenders will be monitored by Head of year.

School Uniform

BMGS PE Department At BMGS we encourage all of our learners to participate fully in PE. In the lessons our pupils are required to take on a variety of roles which include performing in a variety of sports and activities, coaching and officiating. The curriculum is designed to engage young people and promote a healthy active lifestyle, mental health and general well-being. We would be grateful if parents would support their daughter’s learning and refrain from excusing them unless absolutely necessary. However, the PE staff understand that certain circumstances are unavoidable and we will work with you and your daughter to enable them to access the lesson appropriately. All learners are required to change into their full PE kit for every lesson for health and safety reasons. The BMGS kit list is as follows: Tracksuit pants Long Sleeved T-Shirt/sports top Outdoor Sports Jacket Sport Head Scarf. Trainers. Please note footwear should be fully supportive. Therefore please do not buy pumps or converse type shoes.

Secondary School Daily Stationary essentials list: • • • • • Pens – blue/black/red/green Pencils Ruler Eraser Pencil sharpener Glue stick Child safe scissors clear Pencil case Calculator – Make and Model number – Casio fx-85 GT Plus Solar available in most stationary shops. Coloured Pencils Highlighters Maths set: compass, protractor Subject exercise books (provided by school) Homework Planner – (provided by school) Tissues Whiteboard pen and board rubber (to use on the mini-whiteboard in the planner) Set of earphones (not headphones) Home address and any relevant contact numbers Pocket size English Dictionary

How to use Scopay: You will receive a letter with Username, password and Link code – please keep this safe. 1. 2. 3. 4. To register with Scopay you need to log on to www. scopay. com/school Register as New User Complete the fields with information required. Click CONFIRM – you will receive an email to verify the account (Please check inbox/junk) 5. Once email has been verified you will be able to access Scopay. Email address is your USER ID and please make a note of your password. 6. Trips/Events can be selected and paid for by adding them to your basket and then paid by a bank card. 7. Please ensure trips/events are paid well before the deadline date then any system problems can be resolved in time. Scopay is used to top up lunch account/trips/events. Once an account has been created you can monitor your daughters account for food consumed during breaks and lunch time.

Biometrics system • Biometrics system used to identify learner from their fingerprint. • Fingerprints are used for the purpose of paying for food in the canteen, borrowing from the library, and accessing school printers. • Please ensure you have signed the consent form. • Top up machine is placed next to the meeting rooms on the ground floor opposite to pupil reception. • You can top up your daughters account through Scopay app so she would not need to bring money into school.

‘Nut’ Free School • From September 2018 BMGS became a 'nut free' school. • Orian (caterers) - with all food providers they cannot guarantee that there has been no cross contamination in the manufacturing process of the food they use from suppliers. • No nuts or nut products are brought onto the school site. • We have a significant number of learners who have nut allergies, some of whom can be affected even through traces in the air or if someone has touched nuts and then touched a door handle or key board.

School Lockers • The school will be giving the learners an opportunity to have a locker in which to keep their belongings necessary for use in school. • Each Learner will be assigned a locker for which a deposit of £ 20 will be required. This deposit will be returned to the learner at the end of her education at the school, on the condition that the locker has not been damaged or defaced in any way. • Keys for the lockers will be distributed as deposits are paid. Please ensure that your child brings a keyring with her as the keys are not provided with one.

School Website Please refer to our school website for updates regarding your daughters transition

Emails: For safety and effective communication we strongly advise you provide the school with your email address. This is one of the easiest form of communication between parents and school. If you have any school related issues email the class teacher and a response will be sent as soon as the teacher becomes available.

Questions Do you have any questions about your daughters transition? If you do, then please email: arifa. mogra@bmgs. bolton. sch. uk

Closing Prayer Subhanal-lahe wabi hamdehi subhana kalla humma wabi hamdika. Ash-hadu anla illaha illa anta astaghiruka wa atoobu ilaik Glory be to Allah &praise unto him. Your glory I extol Oh Allah & your praise I hymn. I testify that there is no God save you. I seek your forgiveness & unto you I turn repentant.