03 Welcome 04 Values 04 Term Dates “ 05 School Day 06 Community 07 Communication 08 Governance & Staffing
Ofsted 2018 10 The Hall System 12 Pastoral Care 13 Student Services 14 Attendance 16 Curriculum 19 Extra-curricular & Visits 20 School Shop 22 Requirements For Girls 24 Requirements For Boys 26 Standards & Expectations 28 Technology 31 Behaviour 32 Home School Agreement
2 The aim of this handbook is to help or concerns, however small they may provide a smooth and fruitful start to be: we understand that anything your child’s time at Lymm. We are connected to your children is incredibly proud of our school and the extremely important. achievements of our students, who Lymm High School has a great deal are a continual source of admiration to offer and, by working together in and joy. partnership with you, we believe that All our staff are dedicated to anything and everything is possible. providing high quality education and We look forward to the year ahead support, both within the classroom and to doing all we can to provide an and beyond. The strong relationships enriching and fulfilling experience for we have throughout the school are your child. securely founded on a basis of Thank you in anticipation of your mutual respect, focusing on Choosing a secondary support in helping us do so; it is personalised care and support for invaluable and much appreciated. school for your child is every individual. one of the most Kind regards, important decisions you As a school founded over 400 years ago, we greatly value the extended make. We value your community and its support as we decision to choose our strive to ensure all of our pupils reach school and fully their full potential. We are fortunate to serve a community where students appreciate what a tend to take their studies seriously responsibility you have and are very well supported by their entrusted us with. parents in doing so. This collaboration is always something we are keen to promote and it is therefore very important to us that, as a parent, you feel properly informed about what is going on at school. As such, you will receive regular reports on your child’s progress and attitude to learning and we will invite you to parents' evenings where you can discuss progress and attainment with teachers. There is also a fortnightly newsletter that is published on the website and contains plenty of information about all the various activities and initiatives that are taking place; I encourage you to get in the habit of reading this. However, please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any other questions
3 We are a high- AUTUMN TERM 2019 INSET DAYS performing Thursday 5th September 2019 comprehensive Monday 9th September - Friday school with a proud 25th October 2019 Friday 6th September 2019 tradition of service to Half term break Friday 11th October 2019 our community for Monday 4th November – Friday Friday 26th June 2020 20th December 2019 over 400 years. Thursday 23rd July 2020 Christmas break As set out in our School Charter, Lymm High School exists to enable every single SPRING TERM 2020 EARLY CLOSURE student to: Monday 6th January - Friday 14th Thursday 10th October 2019 February 2020 Be successful and achieve their Friday 20th December 2019 Half term break full potential Wednesday 22nd July 2020 Enjoy learning and become Monday 24th February - Friday independent lifelong learners 3rd April 2020 Become socially responsible Easter break citizens and members of the (Easter weekend - Friday 10th community April to Monday 13th April 2020) Become confident and capable individuals SUMMER TERM 2020 We aim to achieve this through a relentless focus on three Monday 20th April - Friday 22nd May 2020 simple priorities: Half term break An uncompromising focus on high academic standards and excellent Monday 1st June – Wednesday teaching and learning 22nd July 2020
Encouraging participation in a Summer break wide-ranging programme of extra- (May Day Bank Holiday - Friday curricular activities, including 8th May 2020) opportunities to develop leadership skills
Promoting the importance of being decent, socially responsible members of the community
4 ARRIVAL On the first day at Lymm High School, your child will need to arrive on the English yard by 8.20am where they will be met by their form tutor. During the morning they will attend an assembly with Mr Williams, spend time with their form tutor, complete a fire drill and will attend lessons as normal after break time. Your child will be dropped off on the English yard at the end of each lesson and collected from there by their next teacher. Year 7 will go to lunch slightly earlier than the rest of school at 1pm. At the end of the school day, their period 5 teacher will escort them to the buses/front of school. Year 7 only will have the use of the Languages yard at break and lunch time where Mrs Worrall and Mr Gallagher will be on duty. However, they can socialise in other areas of the school if they wish to.
SCHOOL DAY Students should be on school site by 8.20am
8.25AM - 8.45AM REGISTRATION/ASSEMBLY 8.45AM - 9.45AM PERIOD 1 9.45AM - 10.45AM PERIOD 2 10.45AM - 11.15AM BREAK 11.15AM - 12.15PM PERIOD 3 12.15PM - 1.15PM PERIOD 4 1.15PM - 2.10PM LUNCH 2.10PM - 3.10PM PERIOD 5
TRANSPORT Over 700 students travel to school on transport provided by Network Warrington. The school is not the provider of the transport and enquiries should be made directly to the companies. However, we do work in close partnership with these suppliers regarding the conduct and behaviour of our students whilst in transit to and from school.
5 6 Lymm High School is a supremely busy, ambitious and stimulating environment with a great deal going on. We are very proud of all the achievements of our students and we are also keen to ensure that parents are well informed about the very many events and activities happening at Lymm. We use a variety of channels to communicate with parents.
THE SCHOOL WEBSITE SCHOOL GATEWAY SOCIAL MEDIA This is our main means of Is a site which allows parents to Lymm has an active Facebook communication with parents and our log in and access their son/ page facebook.com/ individual year group parent daughter’s reports, rewards, LymmHighSchool and Twitter communication pages include details timetable and other information. account @LymmHighSchool which of forthcoming events and links to key Password and log in details will be all parents are warmly encouraged information and letters. School included with your joining to follow. These are updated on a policies can also be found here. information. daily basis with current stories, events, pictures and films from Lymm High School. TEXT MESSAGE LHS PARENT BULLETIN School will occasionally send alerts Every two weeks the school EMERGENCY CONTACT via text message to parents/carers. publishes a parent bulletin. This There may be occasions when we To ensure you are in receipt of all document is sent to parents need to contact you urgently. For notifications and messages please directly via text message and safeguarding purposes, it is very inform us of any changes to your includes a summary of all important that parents/carers contact details. These will be sent to notices, event reminders and provide the school with emergency the first named contact. letters published on the school contact numbers on which we can website over the previous two- call you at any time of the school week period. day. It is parents’ responsibility to MONTHLY NEWSLETTER We would encourage parents to ensure availability on this number Once a month the school publishes a read this for details on upcoming at all times. It would be very helpful newsletter full of useful information events and important notices. if you could provide a second and news stories celebrating our contact number as well. students’ successes and Increasingly, we are using email as achievements. The LHS Newsletter is a form of communication with published on the school website, parents. Please could you also social media pages and a notification provide the school with an e-mail is sent to parents via text message. address.
Please notify us immediately of any changes of contact details.
7 THE GOVERNING THE SENIOR BODY (as at 9th July 2019) LEADERSHIP TEAM
The governing body plays a vital role in the strategic The Headteacher works with the Senior Leadership Team to run management and leadership of the school. Our the school on a day-to-day basis. governors support the work of the headteacher and other staff and are actively involved in school life. Headteacher Mr G Williams [email protected] Headteacher
Mr G Williams Deputy Headteachers (Acting) Clerk to the Governors Mrs H Ryles-Dean [email protected] Mrs H Headon Mr R Johnson [email protected] Chair of Governors
Dr K Walshe Assistant Headteachers
Parent Governors Mrs H Jennings [email protected]
Mrs J Graham Miss N Dixon [email protected] Mr D Hester Mrs J Brennan [email protected] Mrs E Hutchison Mr I Kirsten Mr M Thompson [email protected] Mrs V Proctor Mrs L Thomason Mrs N Woodyatt
Staff Governors
Mrs R Ball Associate SLT Member Mr R Spencer Mrs R Ball [email protected] Mrs Y Poskitt Mrs C McGahey [email protected]
Foundation Governors
Mrs K Buckley Mrs L Green Rev B Jameson Mrs R Knowles
Community Governors
Mr L Davies Mr S French Mr A Gare Dr C McLean 8 THE MIDDLE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Heads of Year Heads of Faculty
Heads of Year are responsible for the attendance, Subjects are grouped into faculties. The Head of Faculty punctuality, behaviour and pastoral care of all students in has overall responsibility for the progress of students their year group. They work very closely with heads of across the group of subjects and the development of staff faculty in monitoring progress and ensure that appropriate within the faculty. Each faculty has a head of subject or intervention and support enables all students to reach head of key stage, who are responsible for the progress their potential. If parents have any concerns about the of students within their subject and the development of progress of their child or their welfare, the heads of year staff within their area. If parents have any concerns about will be able to help. the progress of their child in a particular subject, these staff will be able to help. Heads of Year are also responsible for their teams of form tutors and for ensuring that all students participate in the wider life of the school e.g. charity work, inter-hall competitions and extra-curricular activities. Miss N Jones [email protected] English
Mrs C Ramsbottom [email protected] Mrs C Worrall [email protected] Maths Year 7 Dr F Dodds [email protected] Mr T Scott [email protected] Science Year 8 Mrs K Baldwin [email protected] Mrs J Wagstaff [email protected] MFL Year 9 Mrs R Doherty [email protected] Mr D Eyres [email protected] Art &Technology Year 10 Mr J Hampton [email protected] Mrs E Feast [email protected] PE & Sport Year 11 Mrs R Richards [email protected] Deputy Head of Sixth Form Performing Arts
Mrs K Lowry-Johnson [email protected] Mrs J Edge [email protected] Social Sciences
Heads of Halls
Mr J Hayes [email protected]
9 All members of the school belong to one of five ‘Halls’, which are named after well- known Cheshire Halls: Arley, Dunham, Moreton, Tatton and Walton. The Hall system fosters a great sense of belonging and identity amongst the school community with students feeling a a part of their hall ‘family’. Hall HEAD OF HALL HEAD OF HALL assemblies, comprising MRS C WORRALL MR D EYRES all hall members from Years 7-13 are held Named after the Cheshire Grade II Dunham Hall sits within Dunham regularly. The school listed building, Arley Hall is situated Massey Park. It is a Georgian 4 miles south of Lymm. It is home to Mansion built in 1616. organises inter-hall and the owner, Viscount Ashcroft, and inter-form competitions his family. The Hall has been owned by the at various times of the National Trust since 1976 which The house is a Grade II listed looks after the 45 listed buildings year and there is a building, as is its adjacent chapel. on the land. programme of charity Formal gardens to the southwest of work within each hall. the hall are also listed as Grade II on All of Dunham’s work is supported the National Register of Parks and by their mascot, ‘Dirk’ the Dunham There are lots of Gardens. opportunities for Deer. Dunham Hall students can Arley Halls mascot is Aragon the be identified by the light blue stripe student leadership in Dragon and students can be in their tie and the hall actively the halls; from hall identified by the bright red stripe in raises money for the Help For captain in the sixth their tie. The hall is a supporter of Heroes Charity. form to form captain the Meningitis Trust Charity. and members of charity committees.
10 HEAD OF HALL HEAD OF HALL HEAD OF HALL MR T SCOTT MRS J WAGSTAFF MRS E FEAST
Little Moreton Hall is situated near Tatton Hall is a Georgian mansion Walton Hall was built between 1836 Congleton. It was built in the Tudor and Grade 1 listed building built in and 1838 for Sir Gilbert Greenall, period for William Moreton and his 1807-1816 for Samuel Egerton. MP. family, who were wealthy During World War II, Tatton Park The hall is owned by the Greenall landowners. served as a training ground for the family and is a Grade II listed building on the National Heritage list The earliest part of the house was Allied RAF Parachute regiment and now belongs to the National Trust. for England. built around 1504, with the rest finished by 1610. It now belongs to The Tatton Tiger is the hall’s Walton Hall have been enthusiastic supporters of the local charity, St the National Trust and is a Grade 1 faithful companion and mascot and Roccos and Wolfie is the loyal students can be identified by the listed building. Walton Mascot. Walton students can burgundy stripe in their tie. Tatton The halls mascot is Moreton Bear be identified by the navy blue stripe Hall is very proud of its charity in their tie. and their chosen charity is The work and has supported the local Christie. Moreton students can be children’s respite centre, Claire identified by the green stripe in their House, for a number of years. tie.
HEAD OF HALLS - Mr J Hayes [email protected]
11 Pastoral care at Lymm FORM GROUPS & MORNING YEAR GROUPS REGISTRATION is central to the school’s Each year group is led by a head ethos. We understand Your child will spend twenty minutes of year who has overall that each child is before lessons each morning in their responsibility for the progress of unique, with individual form group. Morning registration is students in their year group. They needs, potential, an essential part of school; it sets are supported by a Pastoral limitations, the tone for the day ahead. Form Support Manager from the Student tutors build strong relationships with Services team. Any pastoral issues circumstances, feelings, their forms and individuals, with such as behaviour, attendance, opportunities and students often staying with their punctuality or welfare concerns will expectations. Our policy form tutor throughout their time at be dealt with by your child’s form is to be concerned for school. It is a time when students tutor or Pastoral Support Manager every child as an can discuss school issues as a form in the first instance. and it enables students to feel a individual and to sense of belonging with their peers. develop to a maximum the all-round potential ASSEMBLIES that is inherent in every Over the course of the school one of them. week, during morning registration School assembly is a formal students will: occasion which all students attend once a week at the start of the Meet with their Form Tutor and school day. Assemblies are led by morning registration will be taken senior staff and students alternate Have daily checks e.g. uniform, between hall and year assemblies. equipment and planners We have a themed approach to assemblies and these themes are Study the school’s weekly theme followed up with reflection and Engage in silent reading & themed discussion during morning discussions registration. Once a week students will attend assembly with their form tutor
We maintain a flexible approach to form groups. We reserve the right, if it is considered in the best interest of students, to facilitate movement between the different groups and occasionally between halls.
12 THE STUDENT SERVICES TEAM
MRS R BALL MISS A CLARK MR L GUATELLA HEAD OF STUDENT SERVICES LEAD STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER
MR M GALLAGHER MRS R HUNTER MISS N BROWN STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER
MRS A MOGEY MRS K GRIMSHAW MRS C LAMBERT STUDENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR ATENDANCE OFFICER FIRST AIDER
STUDENT SERVICES SAFEGUARDING FIRST AID
Student Services play a key role in The safety of your child is our first and If your son/daughter feels unwell safeguarding and protecting the foremost priority at Lymm High during the school day, there is a welfare of all pupils at Lymm High School. We are proud of our very medical room based in Student School. strong pastoral care provision which Services. This facility is for Mrs Ruth Ball, the Head of Student enables us to ensure that pupils can emergency first aid only. If your child Services, leads a team of Pastoral enjoy school knowing they are safe becomes unwell or injured in school Support Managers for Years 7 to 11. and well cared for by experienced then first aid is their first point of call. staff. We continually ensure we We respectfully request that a child Student Services is centrally maintain an environment where our does not contact home as this contact located and is available to pupils, parents and staff throughout the young people feel secure and are will be made by the First Aider after school day. The Student Services encouraged to talk and be listened to. initial assessment has been made. team are often the first port of call We provide opportunities in our Life We do not have a qualified doctor or for parents and can quickly provide Programme curriculum for pupils to nurse on site so we cannot diagnose information, resolve queries develop the skills they need to any illnesses or medical problems efficiently and responding to a recognise and stay safe from abuse. that a student may have. If your child wide variety of needs. is unwell then please contact your All staff undertake regular training in The Student Services team work local GP in the first instance. closely alongside the Heads of child protection and our key pastoral Year, SENCO and Form Tutors to staff, (Student Services and Heads of We can administer First Aid, but we deliver effective intervention Year) are trained to an advanced do not have, nor can we give out, any programmes across Key Stages. level. medication to students unless it has Pastoral Support Managers take been prescribed by their GP and the on the role of key worker and A child is any young person up to the student has been instructed to take it mentor for vulnerable students or age of 18 years old. If we feel there students who may benefit from during the school day. Parents must are concerns about a child’s welfare extra pastoral support. then fill out the appropriate medical or if any allegations are made that we forms available from the First Aider or The Student Services team enjoy feel may place a child at risk of harm, excellent relationships with pupils, can be downloaded from the website. we have a duty to report the matter to parents, staff and external support All medication must be in the original Social Care, in line with Warrington’s agencies. We encourage parents labelled packaging with the pupils and carers to contact the team with Child Protection Policy. We are aware name on it and full prescription details any issues, no matter how small. that it may be very difficult for some as dispensed by the pharmacist. No students to share their experiences loose medication will be accepted. with an adult in school but our trained staff know how to deal with this in a Please direct any enquiries to our sensitive way. We cannot promise First Aider via the school’s telephone confidentiality to pupils but we do number 01925 755458 on extension provide an outstanding level of 123 or email the school’s first aider support, which may include [email protected] intervention from outside agencies.
13 We are very proud of WHAT IS GOOD REQUESTS FOR our students’ excellent ATTENDANCE? ABSENCE attendance and We expect all students to attend The school does not authorise punctuality to school. school on a regular basis. It is the holidays during term time. For any We have high responsibility of parents to ensure other requests, for example: family standards and their child’s regular attendance to funerals, weddings, or hospital expectations from school (Section 444, Education Act appointments, parents must collect students because we 1994). Above 96% attendance is a Request for Absence Form from believe that outstanding seen as a good level of attendance Student Services and return with at and the Department for Education least two weeks' notice. attendance and sets a minimum expectation of 94% punctuality enables attendance for all students. your child to maximise Our attendance intervention: LEAVING SCHOOL their learning DURING THE SCHOOL opportunities. We DAY currently reward Less than 92% becomes a concern outstanding attendance and students will be closely In the exceptional circumstance that during Achievement monitored by the school’s students must leave school during the day, parents should notify the Assemblies, where Attendance Officer. You may be invited in for a formal meeting with school beforehand or students must students are awarded the school. bring a letter and report to Student with Bronze, Silver, Services. No student will be allowed Gold and Platinum Less than 90% will result in referral to leave the premises unless met in awards for attendance. to the Local Authority Attendance Student Services by their parent or Officer, which could lead to carer in order that school transfer prosecution. the child back into the care of a responsible adult.
STUDENT ABSENCE PUNCTUALITY Parents must inform the school by We maintain very high standards of telephone on the day of absence. punctuality and expect every If we do not receive a reason, you student to arrive at school by will be sent a text message on the 8:20am for an 8:25am start in morning of the first day of absence registration or assembly. requesting you to contact school. You can contact school by sending a message via the school gateway app, sending a letter to your child’s form tutor or by emailing [email protected] stating the reason for absence. Failure to provide a reason for absence will incur an unauthorised mark.
14 15 We are proud to provide THE TIMETABLE REPORTING PROGRESS a rich and varied All students in the school follow a We assess students’ progress on a curriculum for all pupils two-week timetable: in essence regular basis, and set aspirational at Lymm High School. this means they will have different targets for achievement for the end Our curriculum is lessons from week A to week B. of each year and Key Stage. exciting and provides Each lesson lasts for 60 minutes. It Throughout the year we will report challenge and support is always useful if a copy of the home on your child’s progress in for students of all ages timetable is kept in a suitable place the subjects they are studying. at home to help in organisation Both effort and attainment are and abilities. and preparation. It would be assessed so that you can see a full helpful if you could check that your picture of your child’s progress child has the correct books and during the year. equipment packed for the correct week. HOMEWORK
KS3 Homework is an important part of school life at Lymm High School Students follow a broad and balanced and all students are expected to do curriculum in Key Stage 3: it regularly. At the start of the year, students are issued with log in
details for Show My Homework, a All students study English, homework recording system which Mathematics and Science has improved communication and organisation within school. This Students study French in Year 7 should help your child and you to All students study technology keep a check on homework. We subjects (Design Technology and ask that parents check that Food Technology) on a rotational homework is completed each time basis so they can experience each and sign the planner to subject within the faculty during the acknowledge you have done so. year Homework clubs are run every day In Year 7 students study PE 4 times a and are supervised by our fortnight Teaching Assistants: Students also receive lessons in Performing Arts (Music, Drama, 8.00 - 8.20am in the ILC Dance), ICT, Art and Humanities (Geography, History, Religion, 1.15 – 2.10pm in A207 Philosophy and Ethics) 3.10 – 4.00pm in the ILC (Tuesday– Friday)
16 LEARNING SUPPORT GIFTED & TALENTED
At Lymm High School we recognise At Lymm High School we work hard to our responsibility for ensuring all meet the needs of students of all students with special needs abilities. One aspect of this is the work (including all forms of disability) undertaken to stretch and challenge achieve their full potential. the most able students in our care. We use KS2 SAT results alongside We have a very inclusive ethos and assessments in January of Year 7 to expect all pupils to participate in the nominate students for our Scholars full curriculum. We seek to develop Programme. The programme is co- effective ways of overcoming barriers ordinated by Mr P Fitzgibbons, and to learning and sustaining effective more information is available on the teaching through the analysis and school website. assessment of children’s needs. Our curriculum provides all students We monitor the quality of teaching with stretch and challenge within their and standards of students’ subjects on a daily basis. Students can achievements and set appropriate also take part in the many enrichment targets for improvement. The opportunities on offer through inter-hall specialist team of professionals within events and extra-curricular activities. In the faculty of Learning Development addition to this, students can also take has day-to-day responsibility for the advantage of the excellent facilities operation of the SEN policy which is offered by our Independent Learning led by Mrs Bellers. They coordinate Centre where students can access the the provision made for individual latest books, magazines and research students with SEN or disabilities by journals, with dedicated staff to guide working closely with staff, parents, students with their own wider research. carers and other agencies. Our SEN offer is available on the school website. THE LIFE PROGRAMME
The Life Programme gives students the PARENTS EVENINGS knowledge, skills and understanding to play an effective role in society at local, In addition to the reports you will national and international levels. The receive regarding your child’s topics covered help them to become progress, we also hold parents informed, thoughtful and responsible evenings once a year when you citizens who are aware of their duties will have an opportunity to discuss and rights. It promotes their spiritual, your child’s progress in more depth moral, social and cultural development, with subject teachers. making them more self-confident and An appointment system allows you responsible both in and beyond the to choose suitable times between classroom. The Life Programme is 4.30pm and 7.30pm to see delivered using a whole school teachers. A letter is sent out well in approach, which includes a advance informing you of dates combination of discrete lessons with and times. separate curriculum time delivered by teachers. We also use assemblies and form time to reinforce learning. PSHE is an integral part of the curriculum and is included in programmes of study at every level in each subject.
17 18 We really encourage our ACTIVITIES ON OFFER SPORTS students to continue with We offer an extensive range of As part of Lymm High School’s activities they might extra-curricular activities that take approach to education, we take already undertake, as place at lunchtime, after-school, seriously our responsibility to well as to try something weekends and during school provide all of our pupils with completely new and holidays. We expect your child to opportunities to engage in a wide participate in extra-curricular variety of physical activities both to different from our extra- activities as part of their keep them fit and also to promote a curricular programme. development, not only healthy lifestyle. Our vision is academically, but socially too. We therefore to achieve and sustain are very proud of the extensive participation and excellence at all range offered and we encourage all levels in all sporting and students to get involved. Some of recreational activities. these activities include: There are a wide variety of sports Art Club, Athletics, Badminton, on offer and we hold a number of Basketball, Big Band, Junior Brass, competitive sporting fixtures, Cheerleading, Choir, Cricket, Cross regional and national each week. Country, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Fixtures and results are updated Football, Handball, Hockey, ICT regularly and can be found on the Club, Netball, Rounders, Rowing, Lymm High School website. Rugby, Sailing, Strings Group, Swimming, Tennis, Trampolining. More details about the full range of extra-curricular activities on offer at school can be obtained from each faculty or on our website.
19 The school shop caters for almost everything a student will require whilst he/she is at Lymm and is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm most weekdays (closes 3pm on Fridays). Weekday opening hours are reduced slightly during most school holidays.
GIRLS
COMPULSORY ITEMS PRICES RECOMMENDED ITEMS PRICES WHITE BLOUSES (MUST BUTTON AT THE TIE* £6.00 £9.00 NECK) BLAZER* £36.00 SHIN PADS £10.00 KILT* £30.00 GUM SHIELD £8.50 PE SHIRT* £17.00 NAVY / BLACK SWIM COSTUME £15.00 PE SHORTS* £12.00 SWIM CAP (ANY COLOUR) £5.00 SPORT SOCKS* £6.50 SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR £8.50 ART PAD * £2.00 YEAR 7 STATIONERY PACK INC ART PAD £10.00 FOOD TECH APRON – WHITE £7.00 LAUNDRY PEN £3.00 DT APRON - BLUE £7.00 KIT BAG £6.00 ** FULL ZIP TRACK TOP ** £25.00 ** SKORT ** £21.00 ** LEGGINGS ** £20.00 ** JUMPER ** £17.50
BOYS
COMPULSORY ITEMS PRICES RECOMMENDED ITEMS PRICES SHIRTS (PACK OF TWO) L/S & S/S (MUST £14.00 TIE* £6.00 BUTTON AT THE NECK) BLAZER* £36.00 BLACK / NAVY SWIM SHORTS £12.00 NEW RUGBY SHORTS * £15.50 SWIM CAP (ANY COLOUR) £5.00 NEW RUGBY SHIRT * £23.00 KIT BAG £6.00 PE WHITE TSHIRT * £17.00 SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR £8.50 FOOTBALL SHORTS * £12.00 YEAR 7 STATIONERY PACK INC ART PAD £10.50 SPORTS SOCKS * £6.50 SHIN PADS £10.00 ART PAD * £2.00 LAUNDRY PEN £3.00 FOOD TECH APRON – WHITE £7.00 GUM SHIELD £8.50 DT APRON - BLUE £7.00 ** TRAINING TOP ** £25.00 ** TRAINING PANTS ** £25.00 ** JUMPER ** £17.50
* These items must be purchased from the School Shop. ** These items are non-compulsory but if they are wanted they must be purchased from the School Shop. 20 OPENING HOURS:
THE SCHOOL SHOP WILL BE CLOSED FROM AND INCLUDING MONDAY 29TH JULY AND REOPENS ON MONDAY 12TH AUGUST 2019
HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS 2019 MON-THUR 9-3PM FRI 9-2PM
PAYMENT CAN BE MADE IN THREE WAYS: i) CASH ii) CHEQUE iii) DEBIT/CREDIT CARD
21 We take great pride in EITHER SPORTS CLOTHING/ our uniform and EQUIPMENT appearance and expect Black, white and red checked kilt (no shorter than 2” above the knee The Essentials all students to wear their and are not to be rolled up) full uniform correctly at Navy shorts or skort with white all times. piping (KS3 only) OR White shirt with navy piping Black regulation school trousers Navy blue hockey/football socks worn with black ankle socks White ankle socks for summer White shirt (long or short sleeve) Navy blue or black swimming with top button and collar costume (Y7 & Y8 only) Clip-on Hall tie Swimming cap (Y7 & Y8 only) Official school blazer - black with Shin pads red trim and school crest Running trainers, for indoor/outdoor Black regulation school jumper with use red trim (optional). Jumpers are to be worn untucked Football boots, compatible with 3G playing surface. *Firm ground (sole Plain black opaque tights no less plates feature moulded studs which than 40 denier. Black, knee length are evenly dispersed across the foot socks in half-term 6 only as an to offer enhanced traction and alternative. comfort) Plain black polished shoes with no Please note logos (no extremes including size of heel) Flat sole trainers cannot be used on the 3G pitch that is being built soon. School bag large enough for Astro trainers are permitted but only outdoor coat in dry weather conditions; therefore Plain, dark coloured outdoor coat all students require a pair of firm ground boots. If you expect your child to play sport in regular football fixtures it is highly advisable for them to use a pair of soft ground football boots.
Optional Girls training top (full zip) Unisex navy blue tracksuit bottoms Girls navy leggings Gum shield
22 WATER BOTTLES ART & TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT Please ensure that your child takes responsibility for bringing their own There is no additional uniform water bottle. We strongly required for Expressive Arts recommend that, along with all PE lessons at KS3. kit, these are clearly labelled with their name. Art SWIMMING A4 sketch book, available from the school shop. If your child needs to wear goggles, please provide a letter stating that Technology you, as parent/carer, take full responsibility for their safety One white apron for Food concerning the wearing of goggles Technology. during lessons. Any student who One blue apron for Design needs to be excused from Technology. swimming must always bring normal PE kit. Please note It is expected that all students will be involved in PE and staff can make necessary reasonable adjustments. However, on the rare occasion your child may need to be excused from PE, please provide a letter which states the reason why they are not taking part in the activity. It must also include a contact telephone number, the date and a parent/carer’s signature. Letters will be monitored. Excused students must still wear LHS PE kit and will undertake other roles where possible e.g. leader or official.
23 We take great pride in UNIFORM SPORTS CLOTHING/ our uniform and EQUIPMENT appearance and expect Black regulation school trousers The Essentials all students to wear their White shirt (long or short sleeve) full uniform correctly at with top button and collar Navy blue rugby shirt all times. Clip-on Hall tie Navy blue rugby shorts Official school blazer - black with Navy blue football shorts red trim and school crest Navy blue rugby/football socks Black regulation school jumper with White ankle socks for summer red trim (optional). Jumpers are to be worn untucked Navy blue or black swimming shorts Plain black socks White round-neck T-shirt with navy blue piping Plain black polished shoes with no logos Shin pads School bag large enough for Running trainers, for indoor/outdoor outdoor coat use Plain, dark coloured outdoor coat Football boots, compatible with 3G playing surface. *Firm ground (sole plates feature moulded studs which are evenly dispersed across the foot to offer enhanced traction and comfort) Please note Flat sole trainers cannot be used on the 3G pitch that will be built soon. Astro trainers are permitted but only in dry weather conditions therefore all students require a pair of firm ground boots. If you expect your child to play sport in regular football and rugby fixtures it is highly advisable for them to use a pair of soft ground football boots.
Optional Boys training top (quarter zip) Unisex navy blue tracksuit bottoms Gum shield
24 WATER BOTTLES ART & TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT Please ensure that your child takes responsibility for bringing their own There is no additional uniform water bottle. We strongly required for Expressive Arts recommend that, along with all PE lessons at KS3. kit, these are clearly labelled with their name. Art A4 sketch book, available from the SWIMMING school shop.
If your child needs to wear goggles, please provide a letter stating that Technology you, as parent/carer, take full One white apron for Food responsibility for their safety Technology. concerning the wearing of goggles during lessons. Any student who One blue apron for Design needs to be excused from Technology. swimming must always bring normal PE kit. Please note It is expected that all students will be involved in PE and staff can make necessary reasonable adjustments. However, on the rare occasion your child may need to be excused from PE, please provide a letter which states the reason why they are not taking part in the activity. It must also include a contact telephone number, the date and a parent/carer’s signature. Letters will be monitored. Excused students must still wear LHS PE kit and will undertake other roles where possible e.g. leader or official.
25 UNIFORM PERSONAL
Please note the following items are not permitted: Jewellery Students may not wear jewellery, the only exception being a plain wrist watch whilst in school. Students will be required to any fashion trousers including drainpipes/ leggings/ remove any piercings or items of jewellery. canvas/ chino/ jean style or denim fashion shirts or t-shirts showing above the collar or visible through shirt Hair cardigans All students are required to be well groomed and to keep their hair tidy. Girls are required to wear plain, and dark coloured patterned tights, footless tights, ankle socks worn hair accessories only. No unnatural hair colour and/or extreme over tights hairstyles. Boys are permitted no less than a number two hooded tops or sweatshirts haircut. sports or denim jackets trainers or shoes with sports logos, canvas shoes, Make up pumps or boots of any kind Make-up must be discreet: for example, light and natural fashion belts & buckles (plain black only) looking concealer make up may be worn. Nails must be short and unadorned. No gel, extensions or jewels. Clear nail varnish handbags only may be used. Eyebrows should look natural. gloves, scarves or hats worn inside the building coloured hair accessories (plain and dark only are *A judgement about what is or is not ultimately acceptable as regards permitted) appearance, make-up or haircuts are left to the discretion of the headteacher (who may delegate the power to a member of the Senior Leadership team). Students who refuse to conform to the school’s *A judgement about what is or is not ultimately acceptable as appearance policy will be sanctioned in accordance with our behaviour regards to uniform is left to the discretion of the headteacher policy. (who may delegate the power to a member of the Senior Leadership team). If a student is in incorrect uniform, they will be provided with a replacement item that meets the uniform requirements to wear during that day. Students who refuse to conform to the school’s uniform and appearance policy will be sanctioned in accordance with our behaviour policy.
26 ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & VALUABLES All students should carry their equipment in an appropriate school bag. The minimum expectation is that all students Mobile phones come properly equipped to school with the following: Mobile phones and tablets are not permitted to be used on the corridor in school or in the classrooms without the teacher’s explicit permission. If seen or heard they will be Pencil case or tin confiscated. Blue or black pen Should you need to contact your child in an emergency, please contact Student Services on 01925 750711. Pencil
Ruler Confiscation of items Eraser If an item is confiscated e.g. jewellery or a non-regulation Calculator uniform item, it will be held in Student Services until collected by parent/carer between 3.30pm and 4.00pm, English Dictionary Monday- Friday. Items may not be collected before or after these times. Alternatively, students may collect French Dictionary confiscated items at 3.10pm on the last day of half term. A suitable book of their choice for reading Please note: Fizzy Drinks, Energy Drinks and all cans are not permitted in school and will be confiscated. Planner (these are provided)
Important: Insurance notice From time to time subject teachers may advise on additional texts or equipment. Parents will be notified in We will do our best to assist your child in safeguarding advance. their property. However, the school does not take any responsibility for the loss or damage to any personal possessions brought onto site. We recommend that parents/carers make their own arrangements for insurance of bags, clothing, watches, bicycles etc (usually by extension of your home insurance). Large amounts of money or items of value should not be brought into school.
27 As part of your child’s RULES FOR STUDENTS & ONLINE SAFETY curriculum and the STAFF development of ICT The computer system is owned by the If you wish to see a copy of the skills, Lymm High school. The school Online Safety school’s ‘Online Safety School provides Policy helps to protect students, staff Policy,’ (which includes acceptable supervised access to and the school by clearly stating what use) this is available on the school the internet. use of the computer resources is website. acceptable and what is not. We believe that the Although there are concerns about Irresponsible use may result in the loss pupils potentially having access to effective use of the of network access. undesirable materials, we have World Wide Web and e- taken positive steps to reduce this mail is worthwhile and Network access must be made via the risk in school. user’s authorised account and is an essential skill for password, which must not be given to Our school operates a filtering children as they grow any other person. system that restricts access to up in the modern world. inappropriate materials. Whilst every School computer and Internet use endeavour is made to ensure that Please read the ‘Rules must be appropriate to the student’s suitable restrictions are placed on for Responsible Internet education or to staff professional the ability of children to access Use’ on the right. You activity. inappropriate materials, the school will be asked to sign Copyright and intellectual property cannot be held responsible for the and return a consent rights must be respected. nature or content of materials accessed through the Internet. form so that your child E-mail should be written carefully and may use the Internet at politely, particularly as messages may The school will not be liable for any school. be forwarded or printed and be seen damages arising from your child’s by unexpected readers. use of the Internet facilities. For further information and guidance on Users are responsible for e-mails they E-Safety please consult the Child send and for contacts made. Exploitation and Online Protection Anonymous messages and chain Centre (www.ceop.police.uk). letters are not permitted.
The use of unauthorised chat rooms is ONLINE SAFETY not allowed. The school ICT systems may not be The school may exercise its right to used for private purposes, unless the monitor the use of the school’s Headteacher has given permission for computer systems, including access that use. to websites, the interception of e- mail and the deletion of Use for personal financial gain, inappropriate materials where it gambling, political purposes or believes unauthorised use of the advertising is not permitted. school’s computer system is or may ICT system security must be be taking place, or the system is or respected; it is a criminal offence to may be being used for criminal use a computer for a purpose not purposes or for storing unauthorised permitted by the system owner. or unlawful text, imagery or sound.
28 The school can only REWARDS CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES function successfully in an Staff endeavour to be consistent in atmosphere of trust, the application of our behaviour As part of growing up, there can mutual understanding and policies and this enables us to build be times when students make mutually respectful relationships wrong choices about their good order. We create a with the students. By being behaviour. We have a simple and positive and supportive preventative, rather than reactive, clear sanction system which may staff work hard to develop positive apply in such cases, which environment where relationships with pupils. The includes detentions or isolation, expectations are high and culture of recognising positive among other strategies. behaviour and achievements is also We will always provide 24 hours' boundaries are clear. We vitally important to achieving our notice if the detention is after goal of offering a world class expect the highest school. It must be noted that under education. We like to recognise education law, the school is not standards from our students’ achievements throughout required to gain parents’ the year, both formally and students and encourage permission to keep a child in informally. them to be self-disciplined detention. At times, it is necessary We have a range of rewards, such to issue a fixed term exclusion at all times. Our high as: from school. This is at the discretion of the headteacher. At standards apply not only such times parents will be fully in school, but whilst Praise Postcards informed as to the process for travelling to and from The Rewards Pyramid exclusion and reintegration to school. There may be the very school. We expect all Hall Points rare occasion when the school students to behave Headteacher’s award decides that the only option is to permanently exclude a student. positively, so as to allow Rewards trips their peers to learn, and Annual subject and contribution to ANTI-BULLYING faculty awards teachers to deliver The school operates a ‘Zero engaging, suitably Tolerance’ policy towards bullying of any kind, and as such, we Halls compete to win the Hall challenging and creative experience very little bullying. We Trophy at the end of the year by take a very firm stance on the lessons. Our consistent gaining the most hall points for their matter. However, on the few Hall. approach to student occasions when it does happen, behaviour promotes an bullying will be dealt with promptly and very seriously by senior environment that is members of staff. conducive to outstanding Parents are informed within 24 teaching and learning for hours and careful steps are taken to ensure the matter does not both students and staff. recur. We encourage students to tell an adult, especially their form tutor, if they feel they are the subject of bullying or if they wish to report bullying of others. Parents will be contacted promptly and are kept informed at every step.
29 We are delighted to welcome you and your children to Lymm High School and to the wider Lymm High School community. We believe passionately that the secret to a successful school is the strength of its partnership between students, parents and alumni which in turn creates a vibrant and supportive school community. The role of the LHS community team is to provide a meaningful programme of cultural, social, business, careers and educational events for everyone in the community.
WHAT DOES THE WHO ARE THE PHILANTHROPY MEMBERS OF THE LHS LHS COMMUNITY DO? COMMUNITY? The LHS Community objectives are Our Vision to provide charitable support to the Current students Lymm High School Development Our vision is to harness the talents Former students – Old Plan. There are a number of and expertise of the members of the Lymmians measurable benefits felt by our Lymm High School community. Parents community, thanks to philanthropy. Through a wide range of social and Grandparents professional activities, we aim to Staff and former staff We are currently focusing on the nurture mutually beneficial life-long improvement of sporting facilities and relationships with the school, with its In order to develop and deliver in the next year, we will begin another Sixth Form and with its members. the LHS community programme, campaign. we rely on a number of Aims It is our aim to continue with capital volunteers who support the investment. A large part of this is due To facilitate social, career Lymm High Alumni and a group to donations small and large. The and business opportunities of parent volunteers who help fund relies upon the generosity and for all members of the LHS run events and support the commitment of current and former community by delivering a school through the Lymm Parent students, parents, staff, governors, vibrant events and Teacher Association (LHSPTA) and other friends of Lymm High communications programme. School. To provide life-long guidance and support for all Lymmians and opportunities for parents and LHS Alumni to engage in career mentoring and work experience.
To encourage financial support for the school through an integrated development programme.
30 At Lymm High School we aim to provide every opportunity for students to achieve their academic potential and develop skills, which will enable them to succeed in further education and/or the world of work. We believe that this can only be achieved in a safe and caring environment where students, staff and parents/carers are valued and respected.
THE SCHOOL HAS A PARENTS AND CARERS: THE STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO: RESPONSIBILITY TO: Provide a safe and stimulating Ensure their child attends regularly Attend school regularly and on environment for students. and on time. time. Provide a challenging and Inform school immediately of any Wear full uniform correctly at all motivating curriculum. absence. times and be smart in appearance. Assess progress and report to Ensure their child wears the correct Bring correct equipment in a parents regularly. uniform and is correctly equipped suitable school bag. for school. Set and mark homework regularly. Work to the best of their ability and Support the school’s policies and aim to achieve their targets. Expect and maintain high standards behaviour policy. of uniform and appearance. Show respect to all staff and pupils. Inform school of any concerns Promote a code of conduct that Follow the school Code of Conduct. regarding their child’s progress or creates a safe, well-ordered and welfare issues the school may need Hand homework in on time. caring environment. to know. Treat the school environment with Inform parents of any concerns and Support their child with homework. care and respect. successes that arise. Check and sign the planner every Take part in extra-curricular Provide parents with regular week. activities. information about their child’s progress.
NAME OF STUDENT:
FORM:
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SIGNED: 31 Lymm High School, Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0RB 01925 755458 | [email protected] www.lymmhigh.org.uk
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