Dear Parents and Carers s19

July 2016 Our Ref: EAH/PF16-188 Dear Parents and Carers, Firstly, I would like to welcome our new parents, those who have children joining us in September, to the Harlington family. I hope that this will be the beginning of a warm and supportive relationship with you and your children. The theme of the year at Harlington has been Scholarship, Passion and Inspiration, and as I write this I have been thinking of the Achievement Evening last night, which was a wonderful celebration of these qualities. I’d like to congratulate all of the students who received an award and thank all parents and carers for their support and encouragement this year. I have included a range of documents for your information, ready for next year  Term dates for next year  Arrangements for the beginning of term in September  A ‘Parentmail’ reminder - please be aware that we will be using this facility as a key parental information portal, so up to date mobile phone numbers are vital – thank you.  Uniform requirements and reminders  Our Behaviour for Learning Policy & Student Attendance Policy In September we will issue the Parent Handbook, and all of these documents are available on our school website. Please be aware that if there are any updates to any of these documents or policies, the updated version will be posted on the website. Please also note that our Truancy Call system, that calls you if your child has not arrived at school, is an 0845 number, so please do not disregard the call if it appears on your phone screen – thank you. I am pleased to inform you that we are fully staffed for September, and I hope that you will join me in thanking staff who are leaving the Harlington family – we wish them well in their future endeavours. I am delighted to inform you that we have a new Parent Governor. Mrs Ntefon has two children in Year 8, and brings a wealth of professional and parental experience to the Governing Body. We are always interested to hear from parents who can commit to being a Governor, and do please contact me at school if you are interested. Finally, I have been asked by the Local Authority to give you the following information about CCTV cameras outside schools: Improvements to Road Safety The council is installing CCTV cameras outside schools in Hillingdon this summer to ensure people do not illegally stop or park on ‘school keep clear’ zones. This is to support improvements in road safety for children. From the start of the new academic year in September, motorists who are recorded parking or stopping on the yellow zig-zag lines outside a school will receive a fine of £110 (£55 if paid within 14 days). Yellow zig-zag road markings at the entrance of schools are an important road safety feature, demonstrating that the area must be kept clear to allow an unrestricted view for approaching motorists and for children waiting to cross the road.

Once again I would like to thank parents and carers for their support this year, and I’d like to wish everyone a peaceful summer break. Yours faithfully,

Ms E A Horrigan Headteacher

Term Dates 2016 – 17

Autumn Term 2016/2017 Staff Training Days: Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th September 2016 Students Return: Wednesday 7th September 2016 Half Term Holiday: Monday 24th – Friday 28th October 2016 School Closure Day: Friday 25th November 2016 Last Day of Term: Wednesday 21st December 2016

Spring Term 2016/2017 Term Starts: Tuesday 3rd January 2017 Half Term Holiday: Monday 13th – Friday 17th February 2017 Last Day of Term: Friday 31st March 2017

Summer 2017/2017 Term Starts: Tuesday 18th April 2017 Bank Holiday: May Day Monday 1st May 2017 Half Term Holiday: Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June 2017 Last Day of Term: Wednesday 19th July 2017

(Staff Training Days are 25th November 2016 , 20th and 21st July 2017 – but staff undertake this training as twilight evening sessions throughout the year rather than on these days.)

Arrangements for Wednesday 7th September 2016 Students should not arrive early – thank you. Year 7 School Starts at 9am Periods 2 – 4 are with your ***STOP PRESS!** Free school lunch for every form tutor year 7 student up to the value of £2.10 from Normal lessons period 5 Wednesday 7th - Friday 16th September! onwards Years 8 - 10 School starts at 10.10am Periods 3 & 4 are with your form tutor. Normal lessons period 5 onwards Year 11 School starts at 11am Period 4 is with your form tutor. Normal lessons period 5 onwards Satellite School School starts at 12 midday Normal timetable from 12 – 5pm Year 12 There will be enrolment by appointment 6pm Compulsory Year 12 Parent and Student Induction Meeting Year 13/14 Enrolment by appointment Thursday 8th September 2016 onwards Years 7 - 11 Usual Timetable in place – all students to arrive by 8am ready for school 6th Form Enrolment by appointment Monday 12th September 2016 onwards Years 7 - 11 Usual Timetable in place for Years 7 - 13

Uniform Requirements and Reminders Students must wear full school uniform, with no ‘non – uniform’ items on their journey to and from school. Years 7 – 10 Compulsory Uniform - Boys and Girls  Navy Blazer with HS Badge  HS Navy Tie  Black business style trousers only (straight leg only - no skinny trousers, leggings or jeans) OR  Black ‘A’ line knee length/ankle length skirt (no short, or ‘Lycra’ skirts) NB If an abaya is worn, it must be worn underneath the school shirt and HS jumper  White shirt (NB girls may wear ‘collar and revere’ style if they wish, and no tie)  Black shoes with minimal heel that can be polished. ‘Kickers’ are acceptable but trainers, canvas shoes, sandals and all other boots are not permitted

Optional  Navy HS ‘Stripe’ jumper from school supplier only (no other styles or designs will be permitted)  A plain (with minimal logo) dark top coat (No jean jackets, leather jackets, high fashion items, sportswear & hoodies)

If Required  Plain navy hijab or turban  Navy HS ‘scrunchie’ from school supplier only, or plain hair bobbles to tie long hair back (no other adornments will be permitted)

Compulsory PE Kit (available to order from the school)  HS PE polo shirt and socks  HS shorts OR track bottoms (no other styles or designs will be permitted)  Sports trainers with non-marking soles (no canvas plimsolls)

Optional PE Kit  HS fleece track top (no other styles or designs will be permitted)

Jewellery: plain studs only in ears, and one small nose stud only. All other visible body piercings are not permitted and students will be secluded from other students if they refuse to remove them. Make up, if worn, should be minimal and discreet.

Daily uniform checks, including bag searches, will occur in class and on entrance doors. All non-uniform items, they will be confiscated. Non – uniform Items are returned to parents/carers at the end of the week only. Non uniform items will NOT be returned to students. The school will hold a stock of plain black shoes and trousers, which will be lent to students who are not in correct uniform. If a student refuses to wear items the school provides they will work in isolation until parents meet with their Head of Year. Please contact your child’s Head of Year if you wish to discuss uniform matters. The Head’s decision in all uniform matters is final.

Year 11 – for one year only.

Year 11 students may wear the Harlington Jumper and a black or navy coat in place of a blazer and tie .All other notices as outlined above for Years 7 – 10 will be strictly enforced. Students in this year group have been informed that if they wear anything other than a plain black or navy coat on top of their school jumper the item will be confiscated and returned to them in June 2017 at the Year 11 leaver’s assembly. The Head’s decision on what constitutes a plain black or navy coat is final, and no exceptions will be made with regards to the returning of non – uniform items before June 2017.