The Becket School Welcome to the New Intake
The Becket School Welcome to the New Intake Evening 4 th June 2014
New Intake Parents’ Evening 4 th June 2014 Introduction & Welcome…………………Mr J Mc. Geachie Headteacher General information …. . …………………. Mrs S Shenton Assistant Headteacher Key stage 3 drama showcase Settling in……………………Mr M Turton Year 7 Progress Leader Chaplaincy …………………. Marsha Cotter Assistant Chaplain
Senior Leadership Team Mr Mc. Geachie: Head Teacher Mr Keogh: Deputy Head Mr Greig: Deputy Head
Senior Leadership Team Mrs Shenton: Assistant Head Teacher Mrs Farrall: Assistant Head Teacher Mrs Carroll: Assistant Head Teacher Mr Maher: Assistant Head Teacher
Year 7 Progress Leader Mr Turton: Head of Year 7 Mr Mc. Ginley: Deputy Head of Year 7
Year 7 Form Tutors • • • Miss R Murphy Mr G Tipping Miss L Jones Miss L Delegate Mr I Lund Miss H Fitzsimmons
Chaplaincy Team Tom Baptist: Chaplain Marsha Cotter: Assistant Chaplain
School Dress Code Uniform Item Description Tied in a single knot with 6 or more stripes showing Tie Badges Notes and Exclusions A school and house badge are to be worn on the blazer The Becket House Badge is to be sewn to the inner blazer pocket, as shown, so the house colour is clearly visible. The only other badges permitted on a blazer are those given out by school e. g. Achievement, commendations
School Dress Code Uniform Item Description Notes and Exclusions Blazer Black in colour. Only badges permitted on a blazer are those given out by school e. g. Achievement, commendations Plain dark grey V neck Long sleeves To be worn at all times in the school building, only removed with staff permission Sleeves to be kept long Jumper Cardigans are not permitted
School Dress Code Uniform Item Description Notes and Exclusions Shirt White traditional No three-quarter sleeves school shirt with allowed formal collar. No tailored fitted blouses Long or short sleeves. Skirt Grey, waist high, knee-length. Plain material No more than 4 cm gap between knee and hem length No patterns or decorations No tight fitting material
School Dress Code Uniform Item Description Notes and Exclusions Trousers Dark grey, waist high Moderate style Plain material No patterns or decorations No side “leg” pockets No patterns or decorations No tight fitting trousers, all should be of a tailored style Socks Plain black or grey (White for girls only) Tights Plain black or grey colour
School Dress Code Uniform Item Description Shoes Black, traditional school shoes. No boots or trainer type shoes. Preferably with a strap, laces Slip on shoes may only be worn if they or buckle. cover the top of the foot giving protection to the whole foot. A black plain rucksack or other Plastic bags, handbags and designer strong square bottom bag of shopping bags are not considered modern design. suitable for school purposes. School bags Notes and Exclusions
School Dress Code Uniform Item Description Coat Plain, black, no patterns, No “hoodies”- these will to be no logo confiscated Black and plain Scarf, hat, gloves Notes and Exclusions
School Dress Code Uniform Item Description Earrings One small discrete silver or Studs only gold stud in each ear lobe No other facial piecing's are allowed To be black or silver and discrete Hair bobbles/ Alice bands Hair styles Must be conventional, smart and traditional. Highlights only one shade lighter or darker than your natural colour NOT ALLOWED Make up, nail varnish, coloured hair, false nails and jewellery (other than small studs. ) Notes and Exclusions Tram lines are not allowed. Hair must not be shorter than No. 2 cut. Students lose breaks until hair grows. No full head hair colouring.
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 have excellent attendance, this year it stands at 96. 2%, target for next year is 97% Important that students attend school A student that 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 again 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 may be passed onto the Local Authority who then may issue a fine. This is in line with the Schools Multi Academy Trust
Punctuality • Lateness can affect your attendance and your attainment. • We ask that students arrive at school at 8. 30 ready for an 8. 40 start to the school day • If they are late students are to sign in at the student services and will have a break detention (in less there is a valid reason) • 15 Minutes late each day = 8 days absence over a year
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 can be done on line or with a cheque or cash brought into school. • Letters will go out before the end of the summer term with log in details for SQUID to facilitate on line top up. • First two weeks we will arrange for students in year 7 to go to the Canteen at 12. 05 rather than 12. 15
Who to contact • If you have any concerns or questions please contact the school - Form Tutor - Subject teacher - Progress Leader/Leader of Learning - Mrs Shenton – Assistant Head of Key Stage 3 You can either phone the school or email through the website. Your concern/question will be directed to the appropriate person
Year 7 Curriculum
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 • Maths, English and RE lessons in Feeder Primary Schools
Transition Process… • Visits to The Becket School – Tuesday 10 th June (afternoon only) - Students coming from non feeder Primary Schools – Monday 30 th June and Tuesday 1 st July - All New Intake students • Summer Scheme (Mrs Virgo) - Week beginning 28 th of July and the 4 th of August for full week, 10: 00 -3 pm - Need a packed lunch and drinks. - Doing lots of activities , street dance , music, tennis , crazy science , super hero trailer, treasure hunt, recycled fashion show and more - On the Friday parents come and join us for a final liturgy so the children can showcase what they have done. - Still places available
Non Feeders Visit • Students coming from non feeder Primary Schools • Attend The Becket for the afternoon of Tues 10 th June • Wear Primary School uniform • Arrive at 1: 10 pm and finish at 3: 00 pm • 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
New Intake Days… • Monday 30 th June and Tuesday 1 st July • Arrive at 8: 30 am in the Plaza, finish at 2. 55 pm 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 school buses due to limited space
New Intake Days… • Wear your current school uniform • Bring a packed lunch and drink both days • Act of Worship/Liturgy • Meet your Form Tutor and other students in your form • Receive your form badge – bring a £ 1 on the Monday • Experience some lessons: - Bring trainers as PE is likely to be one of the lessons - Have fingerprint taken for cashless dining system in the canteen
Travel, September onwards… • City students have not got a school bus • County students can travel on school buses: – 441, 442, 444, 447, 448, 449, 681 • Timetables at the back of the Hall – Timetables are set by the County, not by the school – To apply for subsidised bus pass you need to go through County Transport – unfortunately the new application form is not yet available, we are informed that they will be published later this month (June) – For enquiries, call 0844 980 8080
First Day, Weds 3 rd Sept… Arrive at The Becket School at 8: 30 am Wait in the Plaza for collection by Form Tutor Wear The Becket School uniform Act of Worship followed by usual lessons Lunchtime can use canteen facilities to buy lunch or bring a packed lunch, first two weeks they will have an early lunch 12. 05 • End of normal school day at 3: 05 pm • If collecting your child please do not walk onto the school grounds, wait at the gate. If you are picking them up please use the Harvester car park for pick up (and drop off) • • •
Hagg Farm… • 15 th – 27 th September • Located near Derwent Resevoir in Derbyshire • Owned and maintained by Nottinghamshire County Council • Three days/two night residential for all Year 7 students with their Tutor Group and Form Tutor • Students will not need to buy waterproofs/boots – these are provided • EV 4 and money returned as soon as possible to the Becket School Finance Office – Payment list at the back of the Hall
Chaplaincy Teams
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House system
Mass and Acts of Worship
Retreats
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