Spring Term Calendar 2019 1.Pdf

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We provide boys and girls aged 3 to 18 with an excellent standard of teaching and individual care, offering them a broad range of opportunities to develop every aspect of their potential. The Hereford Cathedral School culture produces well-balanced, confident and considerate young adults ready for the wider world.

Aims of Hereford Cathedral School

We hope that pupils will flourish and develop their potential in academic, spiritual, aesthetic, physical and personal terms.

As part of an ancient Cathedral foundation, and as a Choir School, which has the privilege of a Cathedral as its chapel, we are a Christian School in the Anglican tradition, although we welcome and value those of other denominations and faiths. Each pupil is encouraged to consider seriously and openly the Christian tradition within which the School is founded.

The School seeks:  to meet pupils’ academic and personal needs and to promote the acquisition of moral values;  to provide an environment in which pupils feel valued and learn to work co- operatively in a community;  to provide a balanced, appropriate and challenging curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities;  to encourage pupils to achieve their academic potential and to foster a climate in which teaching and learning of high quality are given central priority;  to ensure a high degree, within and outside the formal pastoral structure, of personal care, support and guidance;  to respond to pupils’ aspirations and to be attentive to those of parents, and to their views.

The School places great value on maintaining close, constructive communication with parents and seeks to establish the education of each pupil as a joint endeavour. While academic development of each pupil is a central objective of both the school and the parent body, the School seeks, through example and ethos, to prepare its pupils for life beyond school by developing certain qualities and values. These include: self- discipline, diligence, acceptance of responsibility and challenge, regard for proper authority, honesty, unselfishness, courtesy, fairness, trustworthiness, loyalty, and sensitivity to the needs and views of others, courage, and the capacity to look to the future.

The School aims to fulfil its charitable status through service to the local community by support for Cathedral choristers, charitable fund-raising, the loan of buildings, and other services to the community. Through competitive fee levels and the award of choristerships, scholarships, and bursaries, the pupil body reflects a wide cross section of the local population.

HCS DfES No: 884 6004 HCS Examination Centre No: 24135 HCS UCAS No: 11066

HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OLD DEANERY, THE CATHEDRAL CLOSE, HEREFORD HR1 2NG

Tel: (01432) 363522 Fax: (01432) 363525 www.herefordcs.com

Headmaster Mr P A Smith BSc Headmaster’s PA Mrs S Gurgul † (01432) 363521 [email protected]

School Office Mrs L G Harding † (01432) 363522 Administrator [email protected]

Reception Mrs D Boardman † (01432) 363524

Bursar Mr R Pizii MA, BSc † (01432) 363544 [email protected] PA to Mr Pizii Mrs C M Jones † (01432) 363544

Admissions Officer Mrs N K Castanet † (01432) 363506 [email protected]

Marketing & Admissions Mrs L K Yates † (01432) 363591 Manager Director of Development Mrs C M Morgan-Jones † (01432) 363590 Alumni Officer Mrs H J Pearson † (01432) 363566

Staff Common Room (01432) 363528

TO REPORT PUPIL ABSENCE PLEASE RING † (01432) 363522 OR EMAIL BEFORE 8.30AM [email protected]

More telephone numbers overleaf † with answerphone

President The Very Rev’d M Tavinor, Dean of Hereford MA, MMus

The Governors Rear Admiral P Wilcocks CB, DSC, DL (Chairman) Mr C D Hitchiner LLB, ACIS Mr A Teale BSc, PGCE, NLE Mr W Hanks BDS Lond Mr S Borthwick BSc, FRSA Mr T Keyes MA The Rt Rev’d A Magowan BSc, Dip HE, MTh (Oxon) Mr J Sheldon MA (Cantab) FCA, CFA Mrs L C Glover BA Mrs K Usher DL Mr J Preece BSc, MRICS Mrs Jacqui Deval-Reed BEd

Clerk to the Governors Mr R Pizii MA, BSc

The Chairman of Governors can be contacted by writing to the School or by telephoning the Clerk to the Governors, Mr Pizii, who is also the School’s Bursar.

Headmaster Mr P A Smith BSc

Clerk to the Governors and Bursar Mr R Pizii MA, BSc

Senior Leadership Team:

Deputy Head Mr B G Blyth BA (01432) 363522 (& Designated Safeguarding Lead) [email protected]

Academic Deputy Mr J P Stanley MA, MBA (01432) 363522 [email protected] Assistant Head Mr P L Jerram (01432) 363522 [email protected] Head of Sixth Form Mr J R Terry BSc (01432) 363559 [email protected] Assistant Director of Studies Mr R J Croot BSc [email protected]

with the Headmaster, the Bursar and the Headmaster of the Junior School

† with answerphone

Accounts Office (fees, bills, etc.) Miss S Poole AAT (01432) 363542 Mrs K Jones

Accountant Mrs F M Watkins ACCA, MAAT † (01432) 363541

Careers and Higher Education Mrs M P McCumisky BA, PGCE, † (01432) 363534 Adviser MFL, PCPS Careers Management

UCAS Co-ordinators Team The Careers Adviser, with & Higher Education Mrs A J Burdett MSc, Ms J A Curry MA, Advisory Team Dr C L Jones PhD and Mrs J C Peters BA

Chaplaincy Team Mr K E Scot, Mrs J C Beavan (01432) 363573

Chef Manager Mr A P Boast (01432) 363546 [email protected]

Chorister Tutor Mrs K M L Jones (01432) 374244

Cover Supervisor Mr J Phillips BSc

Duke of Edinburgh Scheme Manager Mr C J Howells [email protected] Co-ordinator Mr P Maitland [email protected]

Estates Manager Mr R Goode [email protected] Facilities & Contracts Manager Mr L D Beddoe

† with answerphone

Examinations Officer Dr D E Summers BA Ed, PhD † (01432) 363555 [email protected] / [email protected] Examinations & Careers Assistant Mr J C F Boon

Head of International Students Mr S M Higgins (01432) 363595 [email protected]

H R Manager Mrs C A Knowles

ICT Systems Manager Mr S J Williams ICT Technician Mr S T Szczucki

Librarians Mrs R E Ayers-Nelson MA, MCLIP Mrs C Adamson BA, MCLIP (01432) 363532

Marketing & Admissions Assistant Miss L M Tasker BA

Marketing & PR Officer

Music School (Administrator) Mrs A J Turtle † (01432) 363531 [email protected]

PE & Games Office (01432) 363561

Physiotherapist Mrs C Hopkins [email protected]

Powell Theatre Mrs M M Price † (01432) 363550

School Nurses Mrs H Kemble-Davies (01432) 363527 Mrs S L Hobby [email protected]

School Uniform Clubsport www.clubsport.co.uk Bewell Street, Hereford (01432) 342626

Speech & Drama Mrs A Rees [email protected]

Transport Mrs S A Hicks † (01432) 363545 [email protected]

HCS buses are currently running from Bodenham via Cross Keys, Bosbury, Brimfield via Leominster, British Camp via Ledbury, Bromyard via Cradley, Hay-on-Wye, Monmouth via Harewood End, Pandy, Pembridge via Mortimer’s Cross, Presteigne, Ross via Mordiford Return services are available to Cradley via Ledbury, Leominster, Monmouth, Pandy, Pembridge via Kingsland, Presteigne and Ross-on-Wye.

Website & Communications Mrs M J Butler [email protected] Coordinator; Editor of The [email protected] Herefordian Magazine

Wyeside (Pavilion) (01432) 355412

Hereford Cathedral School is a registered charity, No. 518889, and a Limited Company, registered in Cardiff, No. 2081261 (Limited by Guarantee) 6

Alphabetical list of Teaching Staff with their email addresses

Please note all emails end with @herefordcs.com

Mr B E Abbott b.abbott@ Mrs R M Lavender r.lavender@ Mrs J C Beavan j.beavan@ Mrs I L Magwood i.magwood@ Mr W F Berry w.berry@ Mrs M P McCumisky m.mccumisky@ Ms J F Bellis j.bellis@ Miss H A Major h.major@ Mr B G Blyth b.blyth@ Miss J S Mallett j.mallett@ Mrs O C Boon o.boon@ Mrs N J O’Brien n.obrien@ Dr L Buckle l.buckle@ Mrs J Pattison j.pattison@ Mrs A J Burdett j.burdett@ Mrs J C Peters j.peters@ Mr R D Carr r.carr@ Mrs S V Phelps s.phelps@ Mrs H-Y Chang h.chang@ Mr J Phillips j.phillips@ Mrs S A Clarke s.clarke@ Mrs M A Pizii m.pizii@ Mrs A J Clinton a.clinton@ Mrs M M Price m.price@ Mr R J Croot r.croot@ Dr S J B Rhodes s.rhodes@ Ms J A Curry j.curry@ Mrs A C Ruleman a.ruleman@ Mrs S G N De Souza s.desouza@ Mr K E Scot k.scot@ Mr D R Evans d.evans@ Mr A W Semple a.semple@ Mrs R M Floyd r.floyd@ Mr G A Smith a.smith@ Mrs L A Foster l.foster@ Mr J P Stanley j.stanley@ Mrs P M Fowler p.fowler@ Mrs R J Stanley r.stanley@ Miss F Greenough f.greenough@ Miss L R Stevens l.stevens@ Miss L E Hargrove l.hargrove@ Mr M Taylor m.taylor@ Mr T E Harvey t.harvey@ Mrs N J Teale n.teale@ Mrs S Hopkins s.hopkins@ Mr J R Terry j.terry@ Mr A D Howell a.howell@ Mrs C L Vines c.vines@ Mr C J Howells c.howells@ Mrs H M Wall h.wall@ Mrs R S Hunter r.hunter@ Dr Z R Watkins z.watkins@ Mrs G M Gardiner g.gardiner@ Dr N A Williams n.williams@ Mr M R Jackson m.jackson@ Mr H T Windsor h.windsor@ Mr P L Jerram p.jerram@ Mr T P Windows t.windows@ Dr C L Jones cl.jones@ Mrs M R Wooderson m.wooderson@

Teaching Staff will endeavour to respond to emails within two working days during term time. If you need to contact the School urgently, please contact the School Office between 8.30am and 4.30pm.

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (Registered charity number 508783)

Chair Mrs Kirsty Sockett [email protected]

Minutes Secretary Mrs Kerrin Williams

Treasurer Mrs Sally Bricknell

Events Secretary Mrs Annie Rees

Committee members Parents Staff Mrs Charlotte Allcock The Headmaster ex officio Mrs Juliette Austen Chandler Mr B G Blyth ex officio Mrs Rebecca Blackman Mrs N J Teale Mrs Fiona Butler Mr K E Scot Mrs Nichola Evans Mrs Ann Grier Mr Edward Helgesen Mrs Zena Helme Mrs Beth Hudson Mrs Leila Jackson Mrs Rebecca Jones Mrs Sandra Lloyd Mrs Claire Morgan-Jones Mr David Owen Miss Diane Rogers Mrs Erica Sayce Mrs Hazel Smith Please see website (Parents > PTA) Mrs Zoe Wheeler for information relating to year reps

OLD HEREFORDIANS (OH) CLUB

President Dr H Tomlinson Vice-President Mr B Andrews Hon. Secretary Mr M R Ellis Treasurer Mr J Webb

Alumni Officer Mrs H J Pearson Telephone (01432) 363566 OH Club e-mail address [email protected] OH Club website: www.oldherefordiansclub.co.uk

Editor of The Old Herefordian Mrs J North [email protected] 8

SCHOOL OFFICERS 2018/2019

Head of School Lily Matheson

Deputy Heads of School Pelham Giddens, Harriet Grange

School Monitors Sarah Blake Tobias Hunter-Tod Francesca Milne Sophie-Alice Cavenagh Charles Jones Judah Moore Theo Constance Jasper Jones William Owens Holly Dales Emily Lewis Max Radbourne Sam Dent Eloise Lowson Ellie Rogers George Fraser Daniella Mann Oscar Smith Pelham Giddens Lily Matheson Olivia Symons Harvey Graham Joanna McKay Eva Webb Harriet Grange Imogen Miller

Pupil Heads of House Cornwall: Sarah Blake, Sam Dent Langford: Theo Constance, Fran Milne Somerset: Emily Lewis, Olivia Symons Stuart: Holly Dales, George Fraser

Sixth Form Council Chair Imogen Miler Harvey Graham

Senior Server Jadon Moore

Charities Committee Chair Olivia Hyde

CAPTAINS OF SPORT

Football Captain Sam Jones

Hockey Captain Emily Lewis & Lily Matheson

Netball Captains Lily Matheson & Fran Milne

Rowing Captain George Fraser

Rugby Captain George Sweetman Vice-captain Oliver Tudge Pack Leader Max Radbourne

THE FOUR HOUSES

CORNWALL HOUSE Named after Richard de Cornwaille, first (known) Headmaster of HCS, 1384

Head of House Mr H T Windsor

Pupil Heads of House Sarah Blake, Sam Dent

7C Tutor Mrs N J Teale Room: N 8C Tutor Miss J S Mallett Room: Z1 9C Tutor Mrs J C Beavan / Mr W F Berry Room: L 10C Tutor Mrs C L Vines Room: T 11C Tutor Mr Z R Watkins Room: K 6C1 Tutor Mr A D Howell Room: Z2 6C2 Tutor Mrs A J Burdett (UCAS Coordinator) / Room: Careers Lib Mrs L A Foster

LANGFORD HOUSE Named after Charles Langford, Dean of Hereford, benefactor 1607

Head of House Mr G A Smith (Head of PSHE)

Pupil Heads of House Theo Constance, Fran Milne

7L Tutor Mr M R Jackson Room: O 8L Tutor Miss L E Hargrove / Mrs I L Magwood Room: Z7 9L Tutor Mrs R M Lavender Room: E 10L Tutor Mr R D Carr / Mrs S A Clarke Room: W 11L Tutor Miss F Greenough Room: Y 6L1 Tutor Mrs S G N De Souza Room: Z3 6L2 Tutor Ms J A Curry (UCAS Coordinator)/ Room: Z8 Dr S J B Rhodes

THE FOUR HOUSES

SOMERSET HOUSE Named after Sarah, Duchess of Somerset, benefactor 1682

Head of House Mrs J Pattison (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Pupil Heads of House Emily Lewis, Olivia Symons

7S Tutor Mrs M M Price / Mr R D Carr Room: R 8S Tutor Mr T P Windows / Mr P L Jerram Room: Q 9S Tutor Dr L Buckle Room: F 10S Tutor Mrs A J Clinton Room: G 11S Tutor Miss H A Major Room: Z18 6S1 Tutor Mr C J Howells Room: Z6 6S2 Tutor Mrs J C Peters (UCAS Coordinator) / Room: Seminar Mrs M A Pizii

STUART HOUSE Named after King Charles I, benefactor 1637

Head of House Mrs H M Wall

Pupil Heads of House Holly Dales, George Fraser

7T Tutor Mr B E Abbott Room: P 8T Tutor Mrs S Hopkins Room: D 9T Tutor Mrs G M Gardiner Room: X 10T Tutor Mr M Taylor Room: A 11T Tutor Mrs S V Phelps Room: C 6T1 Tutor Mrs R M Floyd Room: Z16 6T2 Tutor Dr C L Jones (UCAS Coordinator) / Room: Z17 Mrs M R Wooderson

SUBJECT DEPARTMENTS The Head of Department is listed first in each list

English: Mr B E Abbott BA Ms J A Curry MA Mrs G M Gardiner MSc Mrs C L Vines MA Mrs M R Wooderson Bed

Learning Support: Miss L R Stevens BA, Cert SpLD Mrs O C Boon BA, Dip SpLD

EAL: Mrs R S Hunter MA

Mathematics: Mr M Taylor BSc, ARCM Dr L Buckle BSc, PhD Mr R J Croot BSc Mrs P M Fowler MEng, MA (Boarding Housemistress) Mrs R M Lavender BEng Mrs J Pattison BA (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Modern Languages: Mrs N J Teale BA Mrs O C Boon BA, Dip SpLD Mrs H-Y Chang BA Miss L E Hargrove BA Mrs I L Magwood BA Mrs J C Peters BA (Head of Spanish) Mrs R J Stanley MA (Deputy Head of Sixth Form) Assistante: Louise Crovisier Auxiliar: Sandra Tate BA

Biology: Mrs S V Phelps BSc Mr W F Berry MSc Dr Z R Watkins BSc, PhD

Chemistry: Mrs A J Burdett MSc (Head of Science) Mr G A Smith BSc Mrs H M Wall BSc

Physics: Dr C L Jones PhD Mrs M A Pizii BSc Dr S J B Rhodes BEng, PhD

Laboratory Technicians: Mrs J A Hart BSc Mrs C Morris BSc Mrs S M Bauress BSc

Junior ICT: Mr J Phillips BSc Mrs R M Lavender BEng

PSHE Co-ordinator: Mr G A Smith BSc

Religious Studies: Mr K E Scot BA, PGCE Mrs J C Beavan MA

Art: Miss F Greenough MA Mrs S A Clarke BA Mrs A C Ruleman MA Art Technician: Mrs A C Ruleman MA

Classics: Mrs S G N De Souza BA Miss J S Mallett MA Mr J P Stanley MA, MBA

Design & Technology: Mr C J Howells BA Mr A D Howell BSc Miss F Greenough MA D & T Technician: Mr J Phillips BSc Mr T J Gaunt LCG

Drama: Mrs M M Price BA, PGCE

Economics & Business Studies Mr M R Jackson BA (Econ) Mr R D Carr BA (Boarding House Tutor)

Geography: Mrs R M Floyd BSc, PGCE Mr B G Blyth BA (Designated Safeguarding Lead) Mrs N J O’Brien BSc Mr J R Terry BSc (Head of Sixth Form) Dr N A Williams BA, BLit, PhD

History: Mrs A J Clinton BA Ms J F Bellis BA Mr T P Windows BA

Music: See next page

PE & Games: Mrs S Hopkins BSc (Director of Sport) Mr H T Windsor BSc (Head of Academic PE) Mrs L A Foster BSc Mr P L Jerram BSc Miss H A Major MSc (Head of Netball) Sports Coaches: Mr G Bramble (Rowing) Mr A Chung (Badminton/Rugby) Mr A H Connop (Hockey) Mr C Ferreira (Cricket) Mrs E Harrison (Running) Mrs N Hill (Netball) Mr T James (Head of Football, Head of ADP) Mr I E Johnson (Hockey) Mr M Milsom (Rugby) Mr D Robertson (Fencing) Mr A Rogers (Head of Hockey) Miss T Sykes (Rowing) Mr D Thomas (Head of Rugby) Mr G Thomas (Rugby) Mr B Wellburn (Head of Rowing)

Psychology: Dr Z R Watkins BSc, PhD Mrs N J O’Brien BSc

MUSIC Music School Tel: (01432) 363531

Director of Music Mr D R Evans MA, GBSM [email protected] Head of Academic Music Mr A W Semple BA, PGCE Academic Music Mr T E Harvey BA

Cathedral Organist Mr G R L Bowen MA, Mus B, FRCO Assistant Cathedral Organist Mr P Dyke MA, FRCO, ARSCM

Instrumental Staff Mrs S Aston ARCM, violin & viola Mrs G Banks-Martin, DRSAMD ‘cello Mrs C L Bowen MA, LRAM, voice Mr G R L Bowen MA, Mus B, FRCO, organ Ms R Davies B Mus, piano Mrs H Davis LRAM, violin Mr P Dyke MA, FRCO, ARSCM, organ & piano Dr C A H Fisher BA, MRCP, recorder Mrs K A Fisher BA, ARCM, violin, piano & recorder, music theory Mr N Gethin MA, LRAM, ‘cello, double bass Mrs R Griffiths BA, LGSM, clarinet Mrs H Hammond 'cello Ms S Heins Dip TCL, violin & viola Mrs J Hiles ABSM, LRAM, percussion Mrs C Howell GRSM, LRAM, piano Mrs K Huyton LLCM, ALCM, Dip ABRSM, Dip LCM, flute, saxophone, piano Miss E Lawrence GRSM, ARCM, LRAM, ARCO, flute & piano Mr J Madden MA (Cantab), LRAM, LMusTCL, PGCE accompanist Mrs C Morgan MA, B Mus, LRSM, LTCL, ALCM, piano Mr J Pickford BA, ARCO, PGCE organ & piano (accompanist) Mr R G N Rhodes MA, early music Miss L Richardson BA, PGCE, guitar Mr I Russell brass Mr A W Semple BA, PGCE, Cert RCO, academic music & piano Mrs C Swayne B Mus, PGCE, PgDip, harp Mr M Taylor BSc, ARCM, tuba Miss R Toolan B Mus, PgDip Perf, piano & recorder Miss C E Webb BMus, Oboe Mrs J Williamson GBSM, voice Ms S Wilson PPRNCM, piano (accompanist) Mrs H Wrieden MA, BA bassoon

Music Librarian: Mrs S Catley, CLIS Music Courses Administrator: Mrs D Platford Music Administrator: Mrs A J Turtle [email protected]

MUSIC GROUPS

A Cappella (Male) Mr B E Abbott Aural / Theory Classes Mrs K A Fisher, Mr A W Semple Brass Ensembles Mr I Russell, Mr T Harvey Cantabile Mrs J Williamson Chamber Choirs Mr D R Evans Chapel Choir Mr D R Evans Clarinet Ensemble Mrs R Griffiths Colla Voce Mr A W Semple Concert Band Mrs R Griffiths GCSE Coursework Support Mr A W Semple Gilbert Consort Mr R G N Rhodes Jazz Band Mr I Russell, Mr T Harvey Jazz Ensemble Mrs K Huyton Junior Choir Mr D R Evans, Mr A W Semple Junior Strings Ms S Heins Piano Trios Ms R Davies Recorder Groups Dr C A H Fisher, Mrs K A Fisher Saxophone Quartet Mrs K Huyton String Quartets Mrs H Davis Symphony Orchestra Mr D R Evans Training Band Mr I Russell, Mr T Harvey

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME Manager Mr C J Howells [email protected] Co-ordinator Mr P Maitland [email protected] Bronze Award Mrs G M Gardiner [email protected] Silver Award Dr Z R Watkins [email protected] Gold Award Miss F Greenough [email protected]

COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF) Contingent Commander Sqn Ldr A D Howell RAFAC 2i/c Major M S J Collingwood SSI Major (Retd) D Greaves ([email protected]) CWO WO2 S Cargill Admin Assistant Major M S J Collingwood

RN Section OC Lt M A Pizii 2i/c SLt A P Boast Cadet Head of Ship’s Company CPO Oscar Smith

Army Section (Suvla Bay Company) OC Major M S J Collingwood 2i/c Lt R M Floyd Officers Lt Y Rees 2Lt R M Lavender 2Lt P Lord CSM CSjt P Giddens

RAF Section OC Flt Lt P Maitland RAFAC Officers Flg Off E Turner RAFAC Plt Off W Taylor RAFAC Supernumeraries SNCO IC Flt Sgt W Sykes

TERM DATES 2019/2020

SUMMER TERM 2019

Thursday 25 April – Saturday 13 July Monday 6 May Bank Holiday Half Term: Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June (inclusive) Saturday 13 July Speeches and Prize-Giving at 10.00am (All pupils attend)

AUTUMN TERM 2019

Thursday 5 September – Thursday 12 December Monday 2 September INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff Tuesday 3 September INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff Wednesday 4 September Induction Day for Year 7 & Year 12 pupils Thursday 5 September Whole School Returns Thursday 24 October INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff Half Term: Thursday 24 October to Sunday 3 November (inclusive) Thursday 12 December Carol Service at 7.00pm (All pupils attend)

SPRING TERM 2020

Monday 6 January – Friday 27 March Friday 14 February INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff Half Term: Saturday 15 February to Sunday 23 February (inclusive) Friday 27 March Commemoration Service at 2.45pm (All pupils attend)

SUMMER TERM 2020

Monday 20 April - Saturday 11 July Monday 4 May Bank Holiday Half Term: Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May (inclusive) Saturday 11 July Speeches at 10.00am (All pupils attend)

All pupils must attend the Carol and Commemoration Services and the Speeches Ceremony.

Please note these dates carefully. Except for reasons of health, permission to start the term late or to leave it early cannot be given, nor can leave of absence during the term time be granted unless the circumstances are exceptional.

A full term’s notice of intention to withdraw a pupil must be given in writing to the Headmaster. In default of such notice, a full term’s fees must be paid.

SPRING TERM 2019

Tuesday 8 January – Thursday 4 April Monday 7 January INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff Half Term: Saturday 16 February to Sunday 24 February (inclusive) Thursday 4 April Commemoration Service at 2.45pm (All pupils attend)

ACADEMIC PARENTS' EVENINGS THIS TERM starting at 6.10pm (unless stated)

Year 11 Tuesday 22 January Year 11 Options Tuesday 5 February at 6.30pm Year 9 Options Wednesday 13 February at 6.30pm Year 8 Thursday 28 February Year 9 Tuesday 5 March Year 13 Thursday 21 March Year 12 UCAS Information Evening Tuesday 12 March at 6.30pm

ADVANCE DATES FOR RESIDENTIAL TRIPS 2019-2020

The below is not an exhaustive list of future residential trips and some are still to be finalised.

2019 April 10-17 Years 9 & 10 Cultural and Life Skills Trip to Morocco

July 13-20 Years 9-13 CCF Army Summer Camp, Longmoor, Hampshire 14-25 Years 10-13 DofE Expedition to the Pyrenees, Carros de Foc

2020 February Half Term Years 9-13 Religious Studies Trip to Israel

SCHOOL POLICIES

The School website includes policy documents and information that the School is obliged to publish to parents. Any parent who wishes to obtain further information on these or other school policies should contact the School.

Week 1 Notes - 7 January 2019

Week 2 Notes - 14 January 2019

Week 3 Notes - 21 January 2019

Week 4 Notes - 28 January 2019

Week 5 Notes – 4 February 2019

Week 6 Notes – 11 February 2019

Week 8 Notes – 25 February 2019

Week 9 Notes – 4 March 2019

Week 10 Notes – 11 March 2019

Week 11 Notes – 18 March 2019

Week 12 Notes – 25 March 2019

Week 13 Notes – 1 April 2019

JANUARY 1st week of term

SUNDAY 6th Epiphany

MONDAY 7th Baptism of Christ

9.15am INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff

TUESDAY 8th Year 11 GCSE Mock Examinations, ZMH (& MFL Mock Orals) Instrumental Lessons Begin

8.40am Registration and Tutor Time 9.00am Whole School Chapel 9.25am Period 1 begins

5.30pm Parents’ Briefing for Iceland Trip, Library

WEDNESDAY 9th

Year 11 GCSE Mock Examinations, ZMH (& MFL Mock Orals)

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years House Council Representatives to be selected

JANUARY 1st week of term

THURSDAY 10th Richard de Cornwaille, first Headmaster died 1442 Year 11 GCSE Mock Examinations, ZMH (& MFL Mock Orals)

8.30am Chapel Choir, Powell Theatre 8.30am Colla Voce commences 8.50am Chapel for Years 10 & Sixth Form Meeting for UCAS Co-ordinators 10.40am Year 7 Junior Choir, St John’s (meet at The Wall) 11.20am Year 10 Maths Mock (Set 1), ZMH

2.00-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE ‘Careers’, Powell Theatre 5.30pm First Evensong of Term, Cathedral

FRIDAY 11th Year 11 GCSE Mock Examinations, ZMH (& MFL Mock Orals)

am Concert Band rehearsal, Music School 8.50am Congregational Practice Tutor Meetings for Somerset and Stuart

3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Year 10 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm) 5.00pm Deadline for Self-evaluation and Target Setting on Firefly for Years 7, 8, 9, & 13

SATURDAY 12th

am Saturday Music School (1)

9.15am-12.15pm Oliver! Chorus and Band Rehearsal, Powell Theatre 10.30am Football v The Cathedral School, Llandaff 1st (H); U15, U14 (A)

12.30-2.00pm Netball v HCS Juniors U12A, U12B (H) 2.00pm Netball v Wycliffe 1st, 3rd, U15A, U14A (A) 2.30pm Netball v The Elms U13A, U13B, (H) 3.00pm Netball v Wycliffe 2nd, U15B, U14B (A)

JANUARY 2nd week of term

SUNDAY 13th

MONDAY 14th Year 11 GCSE Mock Examinations, ZMH (& MFL Mock Orals) House & Sixth Form Councils to meet in the next two weeks

8.50am Whole School Chapel

1.30-3.00pm Apollo 5 Workshop with Colla Voce, Music School 4.00pm Health & Safety Meeting, Briscoe Room 4.00pm Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, ZMH 6.00pm Swimming Gala, Abberley Hall U13

TUESDAY 15th

8.50am Chapel for Years 7, 8 & 9 Meeting for Year 7 Tutors

11.30am Cathedral Safeguarding Meeting

WEDNESDAY 16th

All Day A Level (Years 12&13) French Workshop, Manchester

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years

1.30pm Play and Listen Concert, Music School 2.00pm Netball v University of Worcester 1st (A) 2.00pm U18 Netball League 2nd, 3rd (A) 4.10pm Professional Committee Meeting, Briscoe Room 5.00pm Debating, second round of Mace competition, Library

6.30pm OH Committee Meeting, Briscoe Room

JANUARY 2nd week of term

THURSDAY 17th

8.50am Chapel for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form Meeting for Year 11 Tutors

2.00-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE ‘Careers’, ZMH

depart 6.00pm A Level Classical Civilisation Trip to Dean Close Years 12 & 13 6.00-8.00pm Hereford Christian Teachers’ Meeting, Dining Hall

FRIDAY 18th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (until 25th)

8.50am Headmaster’s Assembly 10.45am-3.45pm 11+ Sports Scholarship Trials

1.20-1.45pm Informal Lunchtime Eucharist, Cathedral

3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm)

7.00pm Oxford Society Meeting, ZMH: Speaker – Lord Lisvane

SATURDAY 19th All Day Entrance Exam Interviews (Externals)

am Saturday Music School (2) 9.30am-12.30pm 13+ Drama Scholarship Day 12.30-3.30pm 13+ Art Scholarship Day

9.30am Netball v RGS Worcester 1st, 2nd, 3rd (H); U15A, U14A, U13A, U13C, U12A (A) 10.00am Herefordshire and Worcestershire Cross Country Competition 10.00am Football v Pate’s Grammar, Cheltenham U15, U14 (H); 1st (A) 10.30am Netball v RGS Worcester U15B, U14B, U14C, U13B, U12B (A) 2.30pm Football v St John’s on-the-Hill, Chepstow U13B, U12B (H)

JANUARY 3rd week of term

SUNDAY 20th World Religion Day

MONDAY 21st Headmaster’s Year 11 Interviews this week

8.50am Whole School Chapel

4.10pm Heads of House Meeting, Briscoe Room

7.00pm Chess, Leslie Baker Round 3, Hereford Chess Club

TUESDAY 22nd

8.50am Chapel for Years 7, 8 & 9 Meeting for Year 8 Tutors 10.45am-3.45pm 13+ Sports Scholarship Trials

5.30pm Kenya Volunteering and Wildlife Trip Briefing, GDL for Parents and Pupils 6.10pm Year 11 Parents’ Evening, ZMH

WEDNESDAY 23rd ABRSM Music Exams

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years 8.50am Junior School Service, Cathedral

12.30-1.45pm Book Club Lunch with Weobley High School, Library 2.30pm Football v St Edward’s Cheltenham 1st (A)

6.30pm PTA Meeting, Room O

JANUARY 3rd week of term

THURSDAY 24th All Day 11+ & 13+ Music Scholarships All Day Monmouth Group Geography Meeting, Briscoe Room

8.50am Chapel for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form Meeting for Year 10 Tutors

2.00-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE ‘Leadership’, ZMH

5.00-8.00pm Year 5 Parents’ Evening, ZMH

FRIDAY 25th Conversion of St Paul Dr A Daly Briscoe, School Benefactor (OH 1911-1918) died 2002

8.50am Congregational Practice Tutor Meetings for Cornwall and Langford

12.00pm Bromsgrove Swimming Gala U18, U15 (A) 1.05-1.45pm Bishop’s Lunch with Teaching Staff, Briscoe Room

3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm)

SATURDAY 26th

8.45am-1.00pm 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+ Entrance Examinations

am Saturday Music School (3)

1.45pm Netball v Bedstone College 2nd, U14B, U13A, U12B (H) 2.00pm Football v RGS Worcester 1st, U14, U13 (H); U15, U12 (A)

JANUARY 4th week of term

SUNDAY 27th Holocaust Memorial Day

All Day Rowing, Stourport Winter Head J15-J18

All Day West Midlands Netball Tournament 1st, U14 Telford Langley School

MONDAY 28th All Day Set up for Oliver! at The Courtyard (staff only) All Day 11+ Entrance Examinations (Internal), Junior School

8.50am Whole School Chapel

1.10pm Entrance Review Meeting, Briscoe Room

5.00pm Spanish Trip to Cádiz Parents’ Briefing, Z2

TUESDAY 29th All Day Rehearsals for Oliver! at The Courtyard Theatre (1.30-4.30pm Technical Rehearsals) All Day CCF RAF Air Experience Day, RAF Cosford

8.50am Chapel for Years 7, 8 & 9 Meeting for Year 9 Tutors 9.15am-1.30pm 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+ Entrance Examinations (Supplementary)

4.10pm Care List Meeting for Langford and Somerset, Briscoe Room

WEDNESDAY 30th King Charles 1st. King, Martyr & School Benefactor, died 1649

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years 8.45-9.15am Year 13 GCE Exam Entry Approval, ZMH

12.00-3.30pm Dress Rehearsal Oliver! at The Courtyard

7.30pm School Musical: Oliver! at The Courtyard Theatre

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 4th week of term

THURSDAY 31st

meet 8.40am at SFC Classics A Level & Drama GCSE & A Level Trip Greek Production, SFC, Year 11 return at 10.30am, Year 10 & 12 at 12.00pm

8.50am Chapel for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form Meeting for Sixth Form Tutors

2.00-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE Exam Entry Approval, ZMH 4.00pm Governors’ Education Committee Meeting, Briscoe Room

7.30pm School Musical: Oliver! at The Courtyard Theatre

FRIDAY 1st NSPCC Number Day

All Day 11+ Academic Scholarship Day

8.50am Headmaster’s Assembly

2.45-3.45pm Year 8 Online Safety Talk (8C & 8L), Powell Theatre 3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm)

7.30pm School Musical: Oliver! at The Courtyard Theatre

SATURDAY 2nd Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)

am Saturday Music School (4)

2.00pm Netball v Cheltenham Ladies College 1st, 3rd, U15A (H); U14A, U13A, U13C, U12A (A) 2.30pm Football v The Downs U12A (H); U13A&B (A) 3.00pm Netball v Cheltenham Ladies College 2nd, U15B, U14C (H); U14B, U13B, U12B (A)

FEBRUARY 5th week of term

SUNDAY 3rd

All Day BTEC Workbook Day (all CCF Sections), Number 1 2.30pm Abberley Hall Cross Country Relays U13 (A)

MONDAY 4th GCSE English Language Speaking and Listening Assessments this week and next for Year 11 in lesson time depart 8.00am GCSE Science Live for Year 11, Town Hall, Birmingham 8.50am Whole School Chapel

1.15pm Cathedral Liaison Meeting

4.00-5.00pm Development Plan Focus Meetings

TUESDAY 5th Safer Internet Day; Chinese New Year - Year of the Pig

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years

1.10pm Post-Scholarship Meeting, Briscoe Room

6.30pm Sixth Form Open Evening for Year 11 and Parents (A Level Options), ZMH

WEDNESDAY 6th

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years 8.45-9.15am Years 10 & 11 Exam Entry Approval, ZMH 9.15-3.45pm Year 10 Geography Urban Field Day, Hereford

1.30-3.00pm Chorister Rehearsal for BBC Broadcast, Cathedral

3.30-4.30pm BBC Live Broadcast of Evensong, Cathedral

FEBRUARY 5th week of term

THURSDAY 7th

UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge Chorister Plain Day

8.50-10.00am School Eucharist

1.45-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE ‘Bergen Belsen Concentration Camp’, ZMH

FRIDAY 8th

8.50am Congregational Practice 9.15-10.25am Year 6 Junior School Maths Taster, Library

1.10pm School Council Meeting, Briscoe Room 2.45-3.45pm Year 8 Online Safety Talk (8S & 8T), Powell Theatre 3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm)

SATURDAY 9th

am Saturday Music School (5)

10.30am Football v The Cathedral School, Llandaff U13, U12 (A) 11.00am Netball v Wrekin College U13A, U13B, U12A, U12B (H)

1.30pm Bromsgrove Netball Tournament U14A (A) 2.00pm Netball v Shrewsbury 1st, 2nd, 3rd (A) 2.00pm Netball v Shrewsbury/Denstone College U15A, U15B, U14B (A) 2.30pm Football v Wycliffe 1st, U15, U14 (A)

FEBRUARY 6th week of term

SUNDAY 10th

Boarding trip to Cheltenham

MONDAY 11th GCSE English Language Speaking and Listening Assessments this week for Year 11 in lesson time

8.50am Whole School Chapel

4.10pm Heads of Department Meeting, Room O

6.00pm Year 11 Composers’ Concert, Music School

TUESDAY 12th

8.40am Chapel for Years 7, 8 & 9

3.00-3.45pm ‘Making Choices’ Presentation for Year 9, ZMH 4.10pm Care List Meeting for Cornwall and Stuart, Briscoe Room 4.30pm English Speaking Union County Final, Room O

7.00pm Mayor’s Concert, Chase Hotel, Ross-on-Wye (Cantabile)

WEDNESDAY 13th Herefordshire Winter School Games Oxbridge trip for some Year 11 to Oxford

8.40am Tutor Time for distribution of Half Term Draft Progress Reports

1.00-4.00pm Hockey County Tournament U12, HLC

6.30pm Year 9 Options Evening for Parents and Pupils, ZMH

FEBRUARY 6th week of term

THURSDAY 14th Feast of St Valentine

early am Years 12 &13 Spanish trip to Cádiz departs, returns 18th 8.40am Tutor Time 9.15am Dip/Tet/Polio + Men (ACWY) School Leaver Booster for Year 9 boys and girls

2.00-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE ‘Pornography’, ZMH

FRIDAY 15th

8.50am Headmaster’s Assembly

3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm) 4.00pm Governors’ General Purposes Committee Meeting, Briscoe Room

SATURDAY 16th

Years 8-12 Geography trip to Iceland departs, returns 19th

12.30pm Reunion lunch for Chinese International Students, London

FEBRUARY 7th week of term

SUNDAY 17th

All Day CCF (all Sections) LFMT Range Day, Dering Lines, Brecon

MONDAY 18th

HALF TERM

Years 12&13 Spanish trip to Cádiz returns

TUESDAY 19th

HALF TERM

Geography trip to Iceland returns

WEDNESDAY 20th

HALF TERM

FEBRUARY 7th week of term

THURSDAY 21st

HALF TERM

FRIDAY 22nd

HALF TERM

SATURDAY 23rd

FEBRUARY 8th week of term

SUNDAY 24th

All Day Rugby Sevens Christ College Invitational 1st

MONDAY 25th

8.50am Whole School Chapel

TUESDAY 26th

All Day Outreach Print Workshop for Year 10 & 11, Art Department

No Chapel Choir or Colla Voce 8.45am House Meetings for Cornwall and Somerset Tutor Time for Langford and Stuart

WEDNESDAY 27th

8.45am House Meetings for Langford and Stuart Tutor Time for Cornwall and Somerset

4.00pm House Quiz Competition, Library 5.00pm Deadline for Self-evaluation and Target Setting on Firefly for all Years

FEBRUARY/MARCH 8th week of term

THURSDAY 28th

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years

2.00-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE ‘Questioning Foreign Aid’, ZMH

6.10pm Year 8 Parents' Evening, ZMH

FRIDAY 1st St David, Bishop and Patron Saint of Wales

8.50am Congregational Practice Tutor Meetings for Somerset and Stuart 9.45-11.30am Junior School Open Morning

1.20-1.45pm Informal Lunchtime Eucharist, Cathedral

3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm)

7.30pm Junior School PTA ‘Alive & Brel’ Evening, Powell Theatre

SATURDAY 2nd

am Saturday Music School (6)

10.00am Netball v Pate’s Grammar, Cheltenham U14A, U14B, U14C (H); 1st, 2nd, 3rd (A) 11.00am Netball v Pate’s Grammar, Cheltenham U15A, U15B, U13A, U13B (H); U12A, U12B (A)

2.00pm Football v Bedstone College 1st, U13A (A)

MARCH 9th week of term

SUNDAY 3rd

All Day Rugby Marches Sevens, Wyeside All Day Rowing, Gloucester Spring Head J14-J18 All Day Rowing, West Midlands Junior Championships, Stourport J15-J18 All Day DofE Bronze Training Day, School

MONDAY 4th

8.50am Whole School Chapel

TUESDAY 5th

8.50am Chapel for Years 7, 8 & 9 Meeting for Year 9 Tutors

3.00-4.30pm Junior School PTA Second Hand Uniform Sale, St David’s Hall

6.10pm Year 9 Parents' Evening, ZMH

WEDNESDAY 6th Ash Wednesday 16+ Music and Sport Scholarships

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years 8.50am Junior School Service, Cathedral

1.30-3.00pm Apollo 5 Workshop with Colla Voce, Music School 2.00pm U18 Netball League (A) 2.00-5.00pm Boys’ Hockey Tournament, The Downs U13, U12

5.00pm ABRSM Theory Exam, Number 2 Castle Street

MARCH 9th week of term

THURSDAY 7th World Book Day am AS Latin Study Morning, Monmouth Boys’ School

8.40am Chapel for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form

2.00-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE ‘Homelessness in Hereford’, ZMH 4.00pm U13 County Netball Tournament (A) 4.20pm Swimming Gala v Monmouth Years 7-13 (A)

7.00-9.30pm CCF Army Dinner, Dining Hall

FRIDAY 8th International Women’s Day 8.50am Headmaster’s Assembly

3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm)

4.00pm Governors’ Finance Committee Meeting, Briscoe Room 6.00pm Governors’ Nominations Committee Meeting, Briscoe Room 7.00pm Music in Quiet Places Concert, Kington Parish Church (Apollo 5 and Colla Voce)

SATURDAY 9th

All Day 16+ Academic, Art & Drama Scholarships All Day CCF Mountain Biking, Cannop Cycle Centre, Forest of Dean

am Saturday Music School (7) 9.30-12.00pm Chorister Open Morning

10.00-11.30am House Football for Years 7 & 8, Wyeside 10.00am Netball v Monmouth School U15A, U15B, U14A, U14B (A) 10.00am Netball v The Cathedral School, Llandaff U13A, U13B, U12A, U12B (A)

2.15pm Football v Monmouth School U15, U14 (A)

MARCH 10th week of term

SUNDAY 10th First Sunday in Lent Arthur Ulrich Zimmerman, School Benefactor (OH 1902-1908), died 1963

MONDAY 11th British Science Week

8.50am Whole School Chapel

1.10pm Heads of House Meeting, Briscoe Room

7.00pm Chess, Leslie Baker Round 4, Hereford Chess Club

TUESDAY 12th

All Day CCF RAF Air Experience Day, RAF Cosford 8.30-11.00am Open Morning, Library

8.50am Chapel for Years 7, 8 & 9

1.30-2.20pm Junior School Year 5 Science Workshop, Science Department 4.00pm U12 County Netball Tournament (A)

6.30-8.00pm UCAS Information Evening, Year 12 Parents and Pupils, ZMH 6.45pm Chorister Instrumental Concert, College Hall

WEDNESDAY 13th

All Day A Level RS Conference, Bristol All Day A Level PE Revision Conference, Malvern College

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years

depart 1.00pm Schools’ Challenge Quiz (Juniors), Monmouth Girls’ School 2.00pm Football v Ludlow College 1st (H) 2.30pm Netball v King’s Worcester 2nd, 3rd (H); 1st (A) 4.00pm Netball v St Mary’s U13A, U13B (A)

MARCH 10th week of term

THURSDAY 14th British Science Week continues LAMDA Examinations 8.40am Chapel for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form 10.30am-4.00pm Herefordshire Primary Schools’ County Football Tournament, Wyeside

depart 12.00pm Year 8 English trip ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’, Tobacco Theatre, Bristol 2.00-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE ‘UK Immigration’, ZMH 2.30pm Netball v King’s Worcester U15A, U15B (H) 4.30pm Deadline for Summer Term Calendar 4.30-6.00pm Languages No Limits for Years 9-13 and parents, ZMH 6.30pm Young OH Drinks, London

FRIDAY 15th Red Nose Day, Home Clothes Day

All Day Rowing, Schools’ Head of the River, London, J15-J18 departs 7.30am Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Rhyd-y-Creuau, Snowdonia, returns Sunday 17th 8.50am Congregational Practice Tutor Meetings for Cornwall and Langford

3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm)

SATURDAY 16th

All Day Bridge Schools’ Cup, Loughborough Grammar School am Saturday Music School (8)

10.00am Netball v King’s Worcester U14A, U14B, U12A, U12B (H); U13A, U13B, U13C, U12C (A) 10.30am Football v Sir Thomas Rich’s, Gloucester 1st (H)

1.45-5.00pm Oxford Society tour of the School with Howard Tomlinson 2.00pm Netball v Christ College Brecon 1st, 2nd (H) 2.00pm Football v Bedstone College U13B, U12A (H)

MARCH 11th week of term

SUNDAY 17th St Patrick, Bishop and Patron Saint of Ireland

All Day DofE Silver Training Day, Black Mountains

pm Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Snowdonia returns

MONDAY 18th

All Day Rowing, Junior Sculling Head, Eton Dorney J14-J18 8.50am Whole School Chapel

1.30-3.30pm Junior School Year 6 Classics Workshop, Powell Theatre

4.10pm Heads of Department Meeting, Room O 5.00pm Spanish Trip to Zaragoza Parents’ Briefing, Z2

TUESDAY 19th St Joseph of Nazareth

All Day Oxford and Cambridge Conference for Year 12, Edgbaston

8.50am Chapel for Years 7, 8 & 9

WEDNESDAY 20th International Day of Happiness All Day Geography Year 9 Field Trip to Brecon

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years 8.45-9.15am Year 10 & 11 Final Exam Briefing, ZMH

12.00-7.00pm Rugby Sevens King’s Worcester Invitational 1st, Droitwich RFC

1.30pm Play and Listen Concert, Music School 2.30pm Football v St Edward’s, Cheltenham 1st (H)

MARCH 11th week of term

THURSDAY 21st World Poetry Day All Day In2Hockey Regional Finals U13, Millfield School am UCAS HE Convention for Year 12, University of Worcester

8.40am Chapel for Years 10, 11 & 13

2.00-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE, ZMH

6.10pm Year 13 Parents' Evening, ZMH

FRIDAY 22nd

8.50am Headmaster’s Assembly

8.40am-12.00pm Year 10 Maths Feast, Lucton School

3.00pm Governors’ Full Board Committee Meeting, Briscoe Room 3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm)

SATURDAY 23rd

Chorister Plain Day All Day Silkscreen Printing Workshop for adults am Saturday Music School (9)

Football Wycliffe 6-a-side Festival, U13 10.00am House Football for Years 9 & 10, Wyeside 10.00am Netball v Malvern St James 1st, U15A, U14A, U13A, U12A (H) 11.00am Netball v Malvern St James 2nd, U15B, U14B, U13B, U12B (H)

2.15pm Football v Monmouth School 1st (A)

Hereford Choral Society Concert, Cathedral

MARCH 12th week of term

SUNDAY 24th

Herefordshire Performing Arts Festival Week

MONDAY 25th The Annunciation

Herefordshire Performing Arts Festival Week

8.50am Whole School Chapel

2.00-6.00pm Drama GCSE Scripted Examination, Powell Theatre

4.00-5.30pm Symphony Orchestral Rehearsal, ZMH depart 4.15pm Rugby Sevens National Schools, Rosslyn Park 1st 5.15pm Summer Term Calendar Planning Meeting, Briscoe Room

TUESDAY 26th Herefordshire Performing Arts Festival Week All Day Rugby Sevens National Schools, Rosslyn Park 1st

8.50am Chapel for Years 7, 8 & 9

WEDNESDAY 27th Herefordshire Performing Arts Festival Week

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years 8.40am-1.00pm Set up for evening Outreach Concert, Cathedral 8.45-9.15am Year 12 & 13 Final Exam Briefing, ZMH

1.30-4.30pm Rehearsals for Outreach Concert, Cathedral

7.00pm Outreach Concert, Cathedral Year 7, Chapel Choir, Colla Voce, Symphony Orchestra, Parents’ Choir

MARCH 12th week of term

THURSDAY 28th

Herefordshire Performing Arts Festival Week

8.40am Tutor Time for all Years 9.15am Catch up Dip/Tet/Polio + Men (ACWY) School Leaver Booster for Year 9 boys and girls

1.45-2.35pm Year 12 PSHE ‘Study Skills’, ZMH 4.00pm U15 County Netball Tournament (A)

FRIDAY 29th Herefordshire Performing Arts Festival Week DofE Silver & Gold 3-day Practice Expedition, Black Mountains

8.50am Congregational Practice

3.15pm General Studies and CCF for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form; CCF for Year 9 (CCF continues until 4.45pm)

SATURDAY 30th

DofE Silver & Gold 3-day Practice Expedition continues am Languages Workshop for Years 5 & 6 pupils am Saturday Music School (10)

10.00am Football v King’s Worcester 1st, U14 (H); U15, U13 (A) 2.30pm Netball Celebration Match for Mrs Wooderson, Gwynne St

7.00pm Herefordshire Festival Concert, The Courtyard

MARCH/APRIL 13th week of term

Reminder: all Sixth Form pupils to wear white shirts for the Commemoration Service on Friday

SUNDAY 31st Mothering Sunday

10.00am Ex-choristers join with Cathedral Choir for Eucharist, Widor Mass pm DofE Silver & Gold 3-day Practice Expedition returns

MONDAY 1st ABRSM Music Exams

8.50am Whole School Chapel

TUESDAY 2nd ABRSM Music Exams

8.50am Tutor Time for all Years for distribution of draft Progress Reports

2.00-2.30pm Exam Revision Seminar for Year 11, ZMH

5.00-6.00pm Exam Revision Seminar for Year 11 Parents, ZMH 5.30pm Final Evensong of Term

WEDNESDAY 3rd ABRSM Music Exams

6.15am Year 10 Spanish Exchange to Zaragoza departs, returns 10th 8.40am Tutor Time for all Years 9.15-10.20am Year 8 Public Speaking Competition, Library

2.00pm U18 Netball League (A)

APRIL 13th week of term

THURSDAY 4th

8.50am Headmaster’s Final Assembly, Cathedral

1.00pm Instrumental Lessons finish 1.30pm Chapel Choir Rehearsal, Cathedral 2.00pm Registration and Tutor Time for distribution of Progress Reports 2.45pm Commemoration Service 3.30pm End of Term 4.00pm CCF Adventure Training Trip to Snowdonia, returns 8th

FRIDAY 5th

SATURDAY 6th

All weekend Wessex Youth Bridge Weekend, Cheltenham

Easter Holiday Dates

Monday 8 April CCF Adventure Trip to Snowdonia returns Wednesday 10 April Spanish Exchange to Zaragoza returns Wednesday 10 – Wednesday 17 April Cultural and Life Skills Trip to Morocco Tuesday 16 – Thursday 18 April HCS Outreach Residential Music Course, Malvern Saturday 20 April Cantabile competing at the International Choral Festival, Cardiff

Thursday 25 April, 8.40am School returns for Summer Term

HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL – THE SCHOOL RULES

Pupils of Hereford Cathedral School are subject to all the following rules while they are at School, including during the lunch hour, on their journeys to and from School, and on visits and expeditions run under the aegis of the School, whether in the holidays or term-time. Compliance with school rules and any amendments made from time to time is a condition of pupils’ continued membership of the School. Pupils should be aware that any action of theirs which has the capacity to harm the reputation of the School may be regarded as an offence against school discipline, whether it is specifically mentioned in these rules or not.

General Conduct 1) Pupils are expected to behave courteously at all times and to ensure that they do not give offence to others, particularly members of the general public. Pupils travelling between home and school should behave sensibly and with courtesy to each other, fellow passengers and to bus drivers, rail staff and other transport staff. It is particularly important that pupils exercise consideration for other users of the streets and of the paths across the Cathedral Close and the route to Wyeside. 2) Pupils are expected to behave with dignity and manners: there should be no public displays of affection or any other behaviour likely to cause embarrassment or offence. 3) Pupils are required to conform to the School’s dress code and wear full uniform smartly at all times, unless a member of staff in connection with a particular activity has granted exemption. Boys: Hair should be neat, well groomed, off the face, off the collar and of a conventional style. Hair length should be evenly graded; a minimum length achieved by a No. 3 cut is acceptable. Boys should be clean-shaven: no beard, moustache or stubble is permitted. There should be no excessive dyeing of hair and colour alteration should be discreet and natural-looking. Ties should be worn correctly and shirts are to remain tucked into trousers at all times. Girls: Hair should be neat and tidy and kept off the face. There should be no excessive dyeing of hair and colour alteration should be discreet and natural-looking. Girls are permitted to wear matching stud earrings, which should be worn in the conventional manner. No additional earrings or rings worn high on the ear are allowed. No other visible jewellery should be worn by either sex. Pupils should consult the separate Uniform List for details. 4) No bullying, physical, verbal or psychological, is acceptable. This includes sending offensive messages by text, by e-mail or via chat lines. 5) Pupils selected to represent the School at Sports, or in any other capacity such as Music or Drama, are expected to honour their commitments. A pupil wishing to be excused from such a commitment must obtain permission in advance from the member of staff in charge of the activity. 6) All pupils must attend school on all school days unless prevented by illness or other unavoidable causes. If a pupil is unable to attend school, the parents are asked to contact the School Office before 8.30am. For all planned absences, parents should make a request to the appropriate member of staff (usually the Form Tutor or the Headmaster) via email or a letter allowing plenty of notice where practical. 7) Attendance at Registration, Assemblies, Tutorial Periods, all timetabled lessons, games and other timetabled commitments is mandatory. 8) Pupils are expected to be punctual; those who arrive late (i.e. after registration) for morning or afternoon School must report to the School Office immediately upon arrival and sign the late sheet. Pupils who fail to sign in when late in the morning will automatically receive a Referral. Pupils who are repeatedly late for no valid reason will receive a letter home. Sixth Form pupils must arrive at school for Registration and Chapel every day, even if their academic lessons begin later in the day.

9) Early Departure: pupils may not leave the School early without parental agreement or the authorisation of the School Nurse in the case of illness. In a genuine emergency informing the School Office will be sufficient. Sixth Form pupils may only depart from school early if they have no further academic lessons in the afternoon, and only after signing out. 10) Pupils are responsible for the care, tidiness and good decorative order of the school buildings and grounds. 11) No litter may be dropped, either indoors or outside. 12) Chewing gum is not allowed in School. 13) Pupils should treat all property and furniture with respect and care. 14) Communication: every pupil should look at the TODAY board and the other notice boards relevant to him/her every day, including the electronic screens. 15) The Headmaster may exclude any pupil from school or may require the permanent removal of any pupil for a serious breach of School Rules, or for exercising harmful influence in any way, or for consistently or repeatedly failing to respond with adequate effort and application to the teaching provided at the school, including where this failure is to the detriment of other members of the School, or for the accumulation of several Headmaster’s Detentions, or for any other good or necessary reason.

Conduct in Class and Form Room 16) The Form Room and its tidiness are the responsibility of the whole form. Only members of the form are allowed in their form room, except under the supervision of or by permission of a member of staff. 17) Pupils should stand upon the entry of a member of staff, unless they are told not to do so. 18) Pupils are expected to wait quietly before lessons begin. 19) Pupils must give their teachers at least 24 hours' notice of missing a class for an instrumental music lesson (this should be written in the pupil’s year planner). If pupils anticipate missing lessons for any other reason, they must as a courtesy ask their teacher's permission at least 24 hours in advance. 20) Whenever pupils have missed a lesson for any reason, they must arrange in their own time to catch up the work (including homework) that they have missed.

Conduct in Chapel 21) The Cathedral must be respected as a place of worship at all times. No bags may be brought into morning Chapel or left in the Cathedral porches. 22) In the Cathedral before Chapel pupils may talk very quietly. 23) After Chapel pupils leave quietly under the direction of the School and Form Monitors and the staff on duty; all kneelers should be hung up; there must be no litter at all.

School Bounds School Bounds are defined as follows: Castle Green, Redcliffe Gardens, Castle Street, Quay Street, the Cathedral Close, Church Street (as far as East Street). However, Year 7 pupils must remain in the area of the school buildings at all times. Pupils in the Years 7 to 11 are not allowed in the Sixth Form Centre without permission.

24) Members of Year 11 and Sixth Form may go into town during the lunch break although Years 7-11 are required to eat lunch in the Dining Hall. No pupils may visit any private house at lunchtime with the exception of their own, and then only with written parental permission notified to the Headmaster. 25) Years 8, 9 and 10 pupils must remain within the school bounds at all times during the school day, unless a specific exception has been requested by parents or permission has been granted by a member of staff.

26) The purchase and consumption of food at lunchtime should be carefully considered in terms of maintaining good health as well as concentration during afternoon lessons. 27) Members of Year 13 whose work and effort are judged to be good by the Head of Sixth Form may (i) leave the premises during study periods; and (ii) go home after the official end of morning school provided that they have no afternoon lessons or other commitments and that they have signed out in the Zimmerman Building. 28) N.B. DURING BREAK THE TOWN IS OUT OF BOUNDS TO ALL PUPILS. Pupils must remain in the area of the School buildings. 29) Pupils may not take a short cut through the Chapter House Gardens or The Cathedral itself on their way to and from King Street/Gwynne Street. 30) When crossing the Cathedral Close, pupils must keep to the paths at all times, but not block the way for other pedestrians. The rules displayed by the Dean and Chapter must be observed, in particular the rule prohibiting games. Pupils should not sit on the grass of the Cathedral Close either during school hours or after school hours (until 6.30pm) regardless of whether they are wearing school uniform. 31) Ball games may be played on Castle Green (no British Bulldog or unsafe contact games allowed), providing that no inconvenience is caused to other people there. Pupils should not play any games with pupils/members of the public who are not from HCS. Ball games are not allowed in Redcliffe Gardens (Hereford City Byelaw), the Cathedral Close or in School Yard.

Conduct in the City 32) Pupils are forbidden to eat or drink in the street, the Cathedral Close, Redcliffe Gardens or Castle Green. 33) Public houses are out of bounds to all pupils.

Walking to and from Wyeside (and the Hereford Rowing Club Boathouse) 34) All pupils must exercise the greatest care on the way to and from Wyeside. Pedestrians must use the subway at the Greyfriars Bridge, down Greyfriars Avenue and along the river path to Wyeside. 35) No pupil may go down to, or return from, Wyeside on his/her own. Pupils in Years 7-9 will be escorted by a member of staff. Pupils in Years 10 and above should travel to and from Wyeside in small groups of at least three. Large groups that are likely to cause an obstruction should be avoided. The same rule applies when leaving Wyeside and coming back into town: pupils should not travel on their own. Pupils who have permission to wear games kit on their way to Wyeside must wear a tracksuit. 36) These rules about travelling in groups and about using the subway at Greyfriars Bridge also apply to pupils going down to the Hereford Rowing Club Boathouse in Greyfriars Avenue.

Travel 37) Pupils travelling on public transport must conform to safety procedures issued by those providing the transport. 38) Pupils cycling or driving to School are expected to conform to the Highway Code. Pupils may cycle to and from School and to Wyeside. Pupils must also observe the ‘no-cycling' notices, e.g. over the Victoria footbridge or through the subways under the Ring Road. It is the responsibility of cyclists to see that their bicycles are in good order and they should lock their bicycles when they leave them on School property. The School cannot take responsibility for their safety or insurance. Cyclists are required to wear reflective bands and suitable helmets. Cycles must not be ridden within the school grounds (including the Cathedral Close) and must be securely padlocked in the bicycle sheds.

39) Pupils wishing to drive to School must abide by the guidelines and rules set out in the annual letter sent to all Sixth Form parents and pupils. 40) Pupils are not permitted to drive to Wyeside for Games. Pupils may drive to HLC if this is more convenient for their onward journey. It is forbidden for a pupil to offer a lift to another pupil during the school day. 41) For their own safety pupils travelling in minibuses and coaches must wear the seatbelts provided.

Property 42) Pupils are responsible for their own property and for items issued by the School: the School can accept no liability for theft or accidental loss. 43) All pupils are expected to respect the property of others. 44) All property must be clearly marked with the owner’s name. 45) Lockers are to be kept locked with the use of a personal padlock. 46) Expensive personal items and large sums of money should not be brought to School without good reason. In no circumstances should money or other valuable items be left in bags, unattended clothing or changing rooms: all such items should be handed to staff at the beginning of the lesson, fixture or practice for safe-keeping. 47) Musical instruments must be kept in the Music School.

Prohibitions 48) Pupils may not possess or use any of the following whilst under school discipline: fireworks, matches, cigarette lighters, cigarettes and other smoking materials, alcohol, illegal substances, any offensive weapon or potentially dangerous items (e.g. laser pointers) or other objects capable of bringing the School into disrepute. Pupils found smoking or in the possession of smoking materials can expect an automatic two-day suspension. Similar sanctions apply to pupils found drinking alcohol, under the influence of alcohol or in possession of alcohol. 49) Any pupil found in possession of illegal drugs, found to have brought them into school or found to have used them must expect to be expelled. 50) Gambling is prohibited. 51) Pupils in Years 7-11 are not permitted to use mobile phones or other mobile devices during the school day, between 8.40am and 3.45pm, and when in any school building before or after these times, and when on any school activity outside normal school hours, unless permission has been granted by a member of staff. Circumstances where a pupil may request permission might be to contact a parent about a change to arrangements, or to take a photograph of homework instructions. Using a mobile phone without permission is likely to result in a school detention. For all pupils, including those in Years 12 & 13, the taking of photographs or the recording of audio or video clips with any device (including mobile phones) is strictly forbidden, whether on or off the school premises, when travelling to and from school or on a school activity or trip, unless permission has explicitly been given by a member of staff.

Computers and ICT Facilities 52) Infringement of the School’s ICT Policy will constitute a serious breach of school discipline. The School reserves the right in such cases to refuse use of school ICT equipment both in and outside formal lesson time. In some instances, breaches of this policy may also result in a range of other sanctions, including permanent exclusion. (a) The ICT rooms and other school computers may only be used in the presence of or with the permission of an appropriate member of staff. (b) Pupils' private USB memory sticks and other file storage media may only be used in a school computer with the permission of an appropriate member of staff. (c) Pupils may not download files or programs from the Internet unless they have permission from an appropriate member of staff. (d) Pupils may not install any software on a school computer - whether brought in on their own file storage media or downloaded from the Internet. Any individual requirements not already available at school must be discussed with the ICT Systems Manager or the ICT Technician. Pupils may not make copies of any software on the school computers. (e) Pupils are strictly forbidden to hack into any of the school computer systems, or to change any of the contents or configuration of the school computers, or to interfere in any way with any other pupil's work or files held on the school computers. (f) Pupils found using or in possession of computer pornography or any other offensive material will be dealt with severely (with the same sanctions as those set out for smoking). (g) Any use of the e-mail system or the Internet which brings the School into disrepute, whether inside or outside the School, will also be dealt with severely (with the same sanctions as those set out for smoking). Any offensive e-mails that are sent to other pupils will be treated as a form of bullying. (h) Pupils are responsible for their own network and email passwords, so any files or e-mails attributed to that user name will be attributed to the pupil concerned. Pupils must not use other pupils’ passwords. Pupils should also not use their school email addresses for any membership of private internet sites (e.g. social networking) as this may cause them problems on leaving the School when their email account is closed.

Specialist Areas Additional rules apply in specialist areas such as the Gilbert Library, laboratories, technology rooms and games facilities. These rules will be displayed in the areas concerned and must be observed. 53) The School Library: (a) The Library stock is protected by a library security system. Tampering or interference with any part of the system will be regarded as a serious offence and treated as vandalism. (b) Any defacing of books will similarly be treated as vandalism. (c) No food or drink may be consumed in the Library. (d) In Years 7 to 11, individual pupils using the Library during lesson time (when not a lesson) must sign in on the sheet provided. The full rules for the Library are on display in the Library. The School Librarian reserves the right to exclude from the Library any pupil whose behaviour is not acceptable; any exclusion will be notified to the Tutor of the pupil concerned. (e) Pupils may use the Library after school between 3.45 and 5.30pm. However, pupils are not permitted to go into town and then go into the Library. The Library should be used for quiet study/reading during this time.

The Sports Hall 54) (a) Pupils are not permitted to go into the Sports Hall unaccompanied and (b) Pupils must wear appropriate footwear (as advised by PE staff) at all times. (c) The No-Mow: pupils in Year 7 are permitted to play sensibly on the No-Mow at Break and lunch times. British Bulldog is not permitted nor any other rough contact games. All litter must be thrown away.

Health and Safety 55) For safety reasons the following areas are out of bounds to pupils unless specific permission has been granted: The staging and all associated rooms and equipment in the Powell Theatre, Science laboratories and the Technology Department; the Sports Hall; any area where building or maintenance work is taking place. 56) Pupils should always walk and not run inside the school buildings. Pupils should walk on the left on all staircases. 57) Pupils must observe all instructions given by staff concerning safety procedures in lessons or in connection with any organised activity. This includes the wearing of lab coats and other protective clothing. 58) In the case of a fire or the fire alarm sounding, Fire Drill procedures must be strictly observed. 59) Pupils injured in any way or who become ill whilst at school are to report firstly to a member of staff in charge of their class or activity and then to the School Nurse; they may not leave school without prior permission from the School Nurse. 60) Pupils should take extra care when walking through areas of the school grounds which are shared with vehicles (School Yard and Number 1 car parks). Pupils should not enter Number 1 via the vehicular entrance that school minibuses use to access the car park.

DRESS REGULATIONS

The aim of the regulations is to produce a uniformly smart and business-like appearance and a good public image. All members of the School are expected to look tidy and have clean shoes. Those who have been awarded county colours may wear the badges or ties with their uniform. Other authorised ties (e.g. Choristers, Dean’s Scholars or sports tour ties) may also be worn.

BOYS, Years 7 to 11 • School blazer with badge and navy pin striped trousers supplied by Clubsport • Plain white long-sleeved shirt • An authorised school tie • Regulation long and/or short sleeved navy V neck sweater with HCS badge supplied by Clubsport • Medium grey socks • Black ‘leather’ polishable shoes (not boots). If this is not possible for whatever reason, then parents should write to and inform the Form Tutor. • Trainers or soft shoes for drama • Navy School scarf, navy gloves (optional) • Plain navy, black or dark grey coat or plain navy School fleece (not branded) • No colouring of hair is allowed.

GIRLS, Years 7 to 11 • School blazer with badge; regulation navy pinstriped knee length skirt as supplied by Clubsport • Regulation long sleeved white blouse from Clubsport • Regulation long and/or short sleeved navy V neck sweater with HCS badge supplied by Clubsport • Navy, black or flesh coloured tights • Black ‘leather’ polishable shoes, with a maximum heel height of 5cm/2 inches. If this is not possible for whatever reason, then parents should write to and inform the Form Tutor • Trainers or soft shoes for drama • Navy and yellow striped woollen scarf or a navy blue pashmina with school crest, both available from Clubsport; navy gloves (optional) • Plain navy, black or dark grey coat (unbranded) or plain navy School fleece • Girls in Years 7 to 11 may wear a discreet gold or silver chain, with or without a cross. The wearing of other jewellery is prohibited. However, girls with pierced ears may wear a pair of small, plain, silver or gold studs. The wearing of make-up is prohibited for Years 7 & 8. Girls in Years 9 to 11: Make-up, if worn, must be discreet and nail varnish must be clear. • Hair accessories must be simple and business-like, plain navy or gold. • Hair should be neat and tidy and kept off the face. There should be no excessive dyeing of hair and colour alteration should be discreet and natural-looking.

Summer Term Girls may wear short white ankle socks in the Summer Term. All members of the School may assume ‘shirt-sleeve’ order during the Summer Term when the notice is posted which permits them to do so. This means: No blazer, no pullover; shirt sleeves may be neatly rolled up. Ties will continue to be worn.

SIXTH FORM DRESS The purpose of these guidelines is to allow some variation within the general uniform regulations, which aim to encourage tidiness and a good public image. Ultimately, the Headmaster will deem what is acceptable, but in general, Sixth Formers must look smart and business-like. A white shirt must be worn for the Carol Service, the Commemoration Service, and ‘Speeches’, and on other occasions when required by the Headmaster.

BOYS • EITHER School blazer with badge; and medium or dark grey suit trousers OR a PLAIN dark grey, black or navy suit • A formal and sober-coloured shirt. • A Sixth Form tie or another authorised school tie • A plain and sober-coloured V neck or crew neck pullover • Plain dark coloured socks and black or brown ‘leather’ or ‘patent’ polishable shoes • A plain dark grey, black or navy wool mixture coat, waterproof or fleece • A plain dark grey, black or navy scarf.

GIRLS • A grey, black or navy skirt or trouser suit. No extreme lengths of skirt are acceptable. • A formal and sober-coloured blouse. • A plain and sober-coloured V neck or crew neck pullover • Normal skin colour or navy tights • Navy or black ‘leather’ or ‘patent’ polishable shoes, with a maximum heel height of 5cm/2” • A plain grey, black or navy wool-mixture coat, waterproof or fleece • Scarves should be in keeping with business-like dress. • Make-up, if worn, should be discreet; nail varnish should be clear; no nose or tongue studs are permitted. • Jewellery is limited to a small pair of earrings and one other discreet item • If a belt is to be worn, then it should be discreet and part of the suit.

GAMES KIT – BOYS

Each boy in Years 7 to 10 must have: Navy HCS tracksuit, navy HCS rugby shorts, navy reversible HCS rugby/football shirt, white HCS PE shorts, white HCS polo shirt, HCS rugby/football socks, white ankle socks, white cricket shirt, white cricket pullover, rugby/football boots, trainers, mouth guard and shin pads. An extra pair of training shoes is recommended for Cross Country.

The Canterbury range of HCS kit from Clubsport is available to pupils in Year 9 and above.

Boys in Year 11 & Sixth Form should have sports kit appropriate to their activity: Navy HCS tracksuit bottoms, navy HCS tracksuit top or navy HCS hoody, navy HCS rugby shorts, navy HCS training t-shirt, HCS rugby/football socks, rugby/football boots, trainers, white or navy polo, white shorts, white ankle socks, mouth guard and shin pads,

GAMES KIT - GIRLS

Each girl in Years 7 to 10 must have: Navy HCS tracksuit bottoms, navy HCS leggings, navy HCS hoody and/or navy HCS tracksuit top, navy HCS skort, gold HCS polo shirt, navy HCS hockey socks, white ankle socks, trainers, astros (optional), mouth guard and shin pads. An extra pair of training shoes is recommended for Cross Country.

The Canterbury range of HCS kit from Clubsport is available to pupils in Year 9 and above.

Girls in Year 11 & Sixth Form should have Sports kit appropriate to their activity:

Navy HCS tracksuit bottoms, navy HCS leggings, navy HCS hoody, navy HCS skort, navy HCS hockey/netball top, navy HCS polo top, gold HCS senior hockey socks, white ankle socks, trainers, astros (optional), mouth guard and shin pads.

The School will, from time to time, sell sportswear for particular activities, events and tours

Please ensure that all items of uniform and games kit are named.

School Shop: Clubsport, Bewell Street, Hereford. www.clubsport.co.uk (01432) 342626

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Assistant Medical Centre Head

WELLBEING

Maintaining good wellbeing is essential for all of us. Wellbeing relates to our self- esteem, our confidence, our ability to express our emotions, feeling engaged with the world around you, building and maintaining good relationships with others, being able to cope with the stresses of daily life, and being able to adapt and manage in times of uncertainty. Everyone’s wellbeing fluctuates but we all need to build the resilience to cope with these fluctuations.

“It can help to think about "being well" as something you do, rather than something you are. The more you put in, the more you are likely to get out.” (www.nhs.uk)

Steps to mental wellbeing:  Look after your health: eating healthily and ensuring that you get a good night’s sleep (undisturbed by technology in your bedroom) is essential for good mental health.  Be active: find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life as this will boost self-confidence, enhance self-esteem and reduce stress.  Think positively: this gives you the choice to evaluate an outcome in an optimistic but balanced way.  Connect with the people around you: spend time developing your relationships with family and friends  Keep learning: learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement  Be kind and give to others: even small acts of kindness can boost your wellbeing (a smile, a thank you or a kind word)  Be mindful: be more aware of the present moment and of the world around you  Be grateful: avoid taking things for granted and be thankful for the little things (www.mindyour5.co.uk & www.nhs.uk)

BEING SAFE, BEING SECURE, BEING RESPONSIBLE

It has become increasingly important to think wisely about our online activity in today’s world. We all need to ensure that our digital footprint reflects positively on us as individuals.

You should consider carefully what you send to other people, or what you post online (including personal details), as you immediately lose control of that information once it is in cyber space – potentially forever. If you wouldn’t discuss it with a grandparent at the dinner table, then don’t discuss it in cyber space.

Take time to regularly read Being Safe, Being Secure, Being Responsible which is displayed around the School; the document can also be accessed on the School Network using the Start Menu and All Programs. Use technology safely, securely and responsibly.

BULLYING An Anti-Bullying Statement is displayed in Form Rooms

Statements about bullying: Bullying is wrong It causes unhappiness No-one should be made miserable by bullying Verbal bullying should never be passed off as ‘banter’; sometimes bullying can be considered to be peer on peer abuse In our school, when we are told that someone is being bullied, we will take action to stop it

What is bullying? Some examples of bullying: Calling a person names Making hurtful comments about a person Teasing again and again Ganging up on a person, taking friends away Excluding a person from a group of friends Interfering with a person's possessions Hitting or kicking a person The sending of unpleasant text messages, e-mails, photographs or messages via social networking or gaming websites

What can be done about bullying? Tell someone about it Ask a friend to go with you to tell a member of staff, if you want to Ask your parents to help you to tell the school Explain to a member of staff what is happening If you agree, the bully will be spoken to If this does not stop the bullying, other strategies will be used The situation will be checked to make sure the bullying is not happening again

Who could you talk to if you are worried about bullying, or something or someone else? A friend Your parents or another family member A School Monitor The Medical Centre Your Tutor Your Head of House The Deputy Head Any member of staff you choose The Chaplaincy Team National CHILDLINE (0800 1111) (Calls made to this telephone number are FREE)

PERSONAL SAFETY There is useful information contained on the notice ‘Personal Safety Tips’ about taking care when in and out of school. This is posted in Form Rooms and around the School.

LOST PROPERTY • Try to remember where you last had what you have lost, and have a good look there • Tell your Tutor what you have lost • The Lost Property Office is currently situated in the Medical Centre • For games kit left at Wyeside, try the Games staff in the PE Office first

Timings of the School day

MONDAYS – FRIDAYS

Registration 8.40 *Chapel 8.50 Period 1 9.15 - 9.45 Period 2 9.45 – 10.20 Break 10.20 – 10.40 Period 3 10.40 – 11.10 Period 4 11.10 – 11.45 Period 5 11.50 – 12.25 Period 6 12.25 – 1.00 Lunch 1.00 – 2.00 **Period 7 2.00 – 2.35 Period 8 2.35 – 3.10 Period 9 3.10 – 3.45

On Fridays, 3.15pm CCF & General Studies for Years 9-10 CCF will continue until 4.45pm

Timings of school lunch will be published at the start of term

All pupils in Years 7-11 are expected to eat in the Dining Hall Pupils must come to the Dining Hall at their allocated time only

* Except Wednesday when PSHE for Year 11 and Tutor Time for all other Years takes place. ** Registration takes place in Period 7 for all pupils

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