The Becket SchoolWelcome to the New Intake

Evening4th June 2014

New Intake Parents’ Evening 4th June 2014

Introduction & Welcome…………………Mr J McGeachieHeadteacher

General information …..………………….Mrs S ShentonAssistant Headteacher

Key stage 3 drama showcase Settling in………………………………………Mr M Turton Year 7 Progress Leader

Chaplaincy …………………………………….Marsha Cotter Assistant Chaplain

Senior Leadership Team

Mr McGeachie: Head Teacher

Mr Keogh: Deputy HeadMr Greig: Deputy Head

Mrs Shenton: Assistant Head Teacher Mrs Farrall: Assistant Head Teacher

Mrs Carroll: Assistant Head Teacher Mr Maher: Assistant Head Teacher

Senior Leadership Team

Year 7 Progress Leader

Mr Turton: Head of Year 7 Mr McGinley: 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 CodeUniform

Item Description Notes and Exclusions

Tie Tied in a single knot with 6 or more stripes showing

Badges A school and house badge are to be worn on the blazerThe 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 CodeUniform

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

To be worn at all times in the school building, only removed with staff permissionSleeves to be kept long

Jumper Plain dark grey V neckLong sleeves

Cardigans are not permitted

School Dress CodeUniform

Item Description Notes and Exclusions

Shirt White traditional school shirt with formal collar.Long or short sleeves.

No three-quarter sleeves allowedNo tailored fitted blouses

Skirt Grey, waist high, knee-length.Plain material

No more than 4cm gap between knee and hem lengthNo patterns or decorationsNo tight fitting material

School Dress CodeUniform

Item Description Notes and Exclusions

Trousers Dark grey, waist highModerate stylePlain materialNo patterns or decorations

No side “leg” pocketsNo patterns or decorationsNo 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 CodeUniform

Item Description Notes and ExclusionsShoes Black, traditional school

shoes. Preferably with a strap, laces or buckle.

No boots or trainer type shoes.Slip on shoes may only be worn if they cover the top of the foot giving protection to the whole foot.

School bags A black plain rucksack or other strong square bottom bag of modern design.

Plastic bags, handbags and designer shopping bags are not considered suitable for school purposes.

School Dress CodeUniform

Item Description Notes and Exclusions

Coat Plain, black, no patterns, no logo

No “hoodies”- these will to be confiscated

Scarf, hat, gloves

Black and plain

 

School Dress CodeUniform

Item Description Notes and Exclusions

Earrings One small discrete silver or gold stud in each ear lobe

Studs onlyNo other facial piecing's are allowed

Hair bobbles/ Alice bands

To be black or silver and discrete

Hair styles Must be conventional, smart and traditional.Highlights only one shade lighter or darker than your natural colour

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.

NOT ALLOWED

Make up, nail varnish, coloured hair, false nails and jewellery (other than small studs.)

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 dayTimings 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 3You 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 10th June (afternoon only)- Students coming from non feeder Primary Schools

– Monday 30th June and Tuesday 1st July- All New Intake students

• Summer Scheme (Mrs Virgo) - Week beginning 28th of July and the 4th 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 10th

June• Wear Primary School uniform• Arrive at 1:10pm and finish at 3:00pm• 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 30th June and Tuesday 1st July• Arrive at 8:30am in the Plaza, finish at 2.55pm 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 3rd Sept…• Arrive at The Becket School at 8:30am• 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 3:05pm• 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…• 15th – 27th 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• EV4 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