Moving Up Guide

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Welcome toWe have received the exciting news that you will be joining our school community as a Year 7 student in September. We know that life has been very different recently; however, we hope you have had a chance to think about what secondary school will be like. It will be exciting for some of you and a very anxious time for others. We’ve created this ‘Moving Up Guide’ just for you and all the other students, like you, who are joining us in September.

Whether you are moving up with lots of friends or you are the only person coming from your school, don’t worry! Our Moving Up Guide will help answer lots of your questions about moving to Northallerton School & Sixth Form College – what to expect and what you’ll need. It might be

your home and have a chat about it too. If you still have questions, we’re here to answer them. You or your parents or carers can email our Primary Transition Co-ordinator, Mr Myers, at: myers.e@northallertonschool.org.uk.

We are really looking forward to meeting you and ensuring you become an integral part of our school community.

For now, good luck with your return to primary school and enjoy your remaining special weeks.

We’ll see you soon. From all staff at,

Northallerton School & Sixth Form College.

Our Vision

At Northallerton School & Sixth Form College, our ethos is embodied by our motto ‘being the best we can be’. All students and staff strive for excellence and to make the most of their unique skills, qualities and talents.

Our core values, which underpin all our work in school, are friendship, excellence and respect.

Your Timetable

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Your timetable tells you:1. The lesson2. The room3. The teacher

8.30am

8.40am

8.45am

9.15am

10.15am

10.35am

11.35am

11.55am

12.35pm

1.15pm

2.15pm

3.15pm

School Opens

Doors open to students

Base Group Time

Period 1

Break

Period 2

Period 3a

Lunch

Period 3b

Period 4

Period 5

School Closes

All students must be on site by 8:40am before theback gates are locked.

well as for discussing:

• Attendance and punctuality issues.

• Rewards and star performers.

• Achievement.

• School expectations.

• Urgent notices relating to that day.

• Equipment checks.

• Safety in and out of school.

Throughout Northallerton School, every learner and member of staff is part of a house

and forms a community within the wider school. We strongly believe that this provides learners with an increased sense of belonging.

We have four houses, all named after former students: Boakes, Cowell, Radcliffe and Chapman.

BoakesNamed after Becca Boakes, a karate champion who, at 17, became the European champion.

CowellNamed after Sylvester Cowell who was in the Merchant Navy. He was killed when his ship, the S.S.T.R. Thompson was torpedoed in the First World War.

RadcliffeNamed after John Radcliffe who was a doctor and, later, a politician. The Radcliffe Camera, a famous library in Radcliffe Square in Oxford and the John Radcliffe Hospital, also in Oxford, are named after him.

ChapmanNamed after Hannah Chapman

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Your School Uniform

Uniforms can be purchased from our school supplier – https://www.school-shop.co.uk/

Our school uniform is important to us. It plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos and values of our school. Our uniform instils a sense of pride, supports positive behaviour and promotes a sense of community. It ensures that all students feel equal and protects them from social pressure to dress in a particular way. It helps the whole school community to get on with our core business of teaching and learning.

Smartness and high standards of appearance are expected at all times. The uniform listed is compulsory.

Black school blazer withthe Cuthbert Cross logo

Optional black v-necked jumperworn with the school blazer.

A clip-on tie.

Plain black socksor tights if required.

Black Cuthbert Crosslogo trousers from our uniform supplier (or official school skirt).

Formal white shirtor fitted white blouse.

Sensible plain, black school shoes (no trainers, boots, plimsolls, sandals or

heels may be worn).

A black blazer must be worn with the school Cuthbert Cross logo purchased from Schoolshop.

(The logo is already embroidered on the blazer when bought from Schoolshop).

Blazer

Optional item, this must be black, v-necked and worn with the school blazer.

Cuthbert Cross-logoed PE jumpers are only allowed to be worn for PE lessons.

Jumper (optional item)

logo must be purchased from Schoolshop.

No Lycra, jersey or 'stretch material' skirts of any kind will be allowed.

Skirt

must be purchased from Schoolshop. Available in both male and female styles.

No jeans, canvas, combat, Lycra or 'skinny'-style trousers of any kind will be allowed.

Trousers

Whilst in school, sensible plain black school shoes. No trainers, boots, plimsolls, sandals or heels may be worn. There should not be any sizeable logos.

Examples of acceptable and unacceptable shoes are shown below.

Shoes

A clip-on tie must be worn (available from Schoolshop or school – price £5.00).Tie

Plain black.Socks

Plain black.Tights

blouse with neck button fastening to the collar for the school tie.

Shirt

The following are NOT allowed in school:• Jewellery must not be worn, except for one pair of studs for

pierced ears. No other piercings are permitted. The wearing of piercing retainers is not permitted.

• Hair should be of a single, natural tone. Two-tone hairstyles are not acceptable. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted.

• Personal music devices and mobile phones must always be switched off and out of sight during lessons and inside the school building. Students may listen to personal music devices and use mobile phones outside or in the dining hall during breaks and lunchtime only.

• Light make-up is acceptable. Acrylic nails and false eyelashes are not permitted.

• Sweatshirts, hoodies worn over/under blazers and baseball caps are not allowed, woollen hats and outdoor coats can only be worn outside.

• Full uniform should be worn on the way to school and on the way home from school.

In all cases, the school reserves the right to determine what is and is not acceptable in terms of uniform.

Unacceptable Footwear

Your PE Kit

All kit must be clearly labelled with your name.

PE kit for boys

Northallerton School & Sixth Form College logo on a short-sleeve black/white unisex polo shirt (embroidered with the Cuthbert Cross) – these are available from Schoolshop.

Either plain black unisex sport sweatshirt, black/white unisex ¼ zip sports top or black/white unisex multi-sports top for outdoor PE – these are only available from Schoolshop. (We recommend that at least one garment is purchased).

For football and rugby: plain long black socks.

For indoor or summer term activities: sports/trainer socks.

White/black sports trainers (AstroTurf training shoes) – not plimsolls.

Boots for hockey, football, rugby and shin pads (compulsory for health and safety reasons).

Gum shield strongly advisable for hockey and rugby lessons and compulsory for all hockey matches.

Black/silver unisex shorts – these are only available from Schoolshop.

Towel.

All jewellery must be removed and hair must be tied up/back.

Optional - black/silver unisex track pants available from Schoolshop.

PE kit for Girls

Northallerton School & Sixth Form College logo on a short-sleeve black/white unisex polo shirt (embroidered with the Cuthbert Cross logo) – these are available from Schoolshop.

Either plain black unisex sport sweatshirt, black/white unisex ¼ zip sports top or black/white unisex multi-sports top for outdoor PE – these are only available from Schoolshop. (We recommend that at least one garment is purchased).

For hockey: plain long black football socks.

For netball or summer term activities: sports/trainer socks.

White/black sports trainers (AstroTurf training shoes) – not plimsolls.

Boots for hockey, football, rugby and shin pads (compulsory for health and safety reasons).

Gum shield strongly advisable for hockey and rugby lessons and compulsory for all hockey matches.

Black/silver unisex shorts – these are only available from Schoolshop.

Towel.

All jewellery must be removed and hair must be tied up/back.

All students are expected to participate in PE lessons on a regularbasis with the appropriate school PE kit. If your child is excused from

participating physically in a PE lesson due to injury or illness, we require parents or carers to let us know via an email, phone call or a note into school. However, they should still come equipped with their PE kit to

change into (if injury allows) and participate in another role within the lesson, such as umpiring.

Optional - black/silver unisex track pants available from Schoolshop. (No leggings, tight sports leggings or cycling shorts.)

Optional - Black/silver girls’ skort – this is only available from Schoolshop.

Your EquipmentYou need to make sure that you have the following basic equipment in a pencil case. You will need to bring this into school every day:

• sturdy school bag that is comfortable to carry

• blue or black writing pens (at least one spare too)

• green pen for marking work

• writing pencils (at least one spare)

• pencil sharpener

• ruler

• pencil eraser

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Please don't keep stationery in your blazer pockets, it is too easy to lose equipment and damage either the equipment or your blazer or both.

You will also need a protractor and pair of compasses for maths lessons but you will be told when you need to bring these into school.

Extra CurricularOptionsWe offer a wide range of clubs and activities for you to have a go at!

• Football

• Girls Football

• Badminton

• Netball

• Hockey

• Rugby

• Rounders

• Debating Club

• Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver

• Christmas Concert

• Climbing

• Chess Club

• Gym Club

• Allotment/Gardening Club

• Beekeeping

• Pensioners Tea Party

• Summer Production

• Charity Fundraising Events

• Choir

• Orchestra

• Musical lessons

• Eco-Group

• Reader Leaders

• Games Club

• Tennis

• Festival Band

• Johnson Group

• Pop Choir

• Cross Country

BusInformation

They provide free school transport to the catchment school or nearest school to your home if it is over the walking distances set out by law (3 miles for students in Year 7 to Year 11). You do not need to apply for free home to school transport if you are starting a school and you have applied for a place at a NYCC school. NYCC will automatically assess your eligibility and will send you a pass if you are eligible.

For individual bus routes andup to date timetables please visit:northyorks.gov.uk/bus-timetables

For more information please visit:northyorks.gov.uk/school-transport

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If you have any questions regarding North Yorkshire County Council’s school transport provision please contact the

School Transport Team on:01609 533693

or email:schooltransport@northyorks.gov.uk

Cashless CateringHow do I pay for my snacks and lunches?

We operate a Cashless Catering system which means that you don’t pay for your break time snacks or lunches at the tills using cash. Payment for meals can all be made online using ParentPay or using the Pay Point facility.

To reduce the amount of money held on school premises, ParentPay is our online payment service and the preferred method of payment for items such as dinner money and school trips. Using a secure website your parent or carer is able to pay online using their credit/debit card.

Each student that joins Northallerton School & Sixth Form College is provided with a unique username and password which your parent or carer will be prompted to change upon initial login. Once they have activated their account they can make online payments straight away.

If you would prefer to continue to pay for school meals in cash, you can request a PayPoint Card from school or make payments via the Reval machine in school. To search for your nearest PayPoint centre, please visit consumer.paypoint.com and enter your postcode.

Paypoint payments* are recorded alongside online payments in ParentPay, and account balances can be checked online in exactly the same way.

(*Please allow up to 36 hours for your payment to be creditedvia the PayPoint network).

Hear from ourstudents...

“I enjoyed the tasks we did in Induction Week, especially the rocket project as it was fun

and gave me the chance to meet new people and work as a team. I was nervous at first as there were lots of new people, but I guess

really it was good as I'm still with them.”

Cole, Year 7

“Don’t worry about getting lost, everyone is really friendly and will help you. I came to school on my own with no one else from my primary school, I was very nervous but have made some

really good friends.”Brogan, Year 7

“It might seem that the school is big, but after a week or two you soon know where everything is. The base coaches

are very helpful.”

Edward, Year 7

Hear from ourparents and carers...

“I want to thank you for my daughter’s parents’ evening. I found all the teachers engaging, professional and positive. They all seemed to know my daughter as an individual and gave

constructive feedback.”

“May I just pass on our sincere thanks for all the sustained hard

work you have put in over the time my daughter has been at your

school. She has thrived there and we know she will go onto further enjoy and progress her learning as she moves onto A Level studies.”

Mrs Rahnis our

Head of School!

Mr WilkinsonDeputy Head of School

Miss McCartenHead of Year 7

Mr MyersPrimary Transition

Co-ordinator

Ms SherwoodAssistant Head

Mr SmartAssistant Heads

Mr WatkinsAssistant Heads

Miss ShallowSENCo

Mrs HarrisAssistant SENCo

Mrs WilsonBusiness Manager

Mrs BellAssistant Head

Miss CoxAssistant Head

Ms MillsAssistant Head

ChromebooksWe would like all of our new Year 7 students in September 2020 to have a portable laptop computer called a Chromebook leased from school. Students who sign up will be issued with a named Chromebook. The students will bring their Chromebooks into school each day so that they can be used in lessons. They will take them home every evening, weekend and holiday to help with their independent study. At school the

We have been using Chromebooks for the past year and found them to be an invaluable educational tool. The students found that they not only made independent and research tasks easier, they also found that they were much more motivated and enjoyed working more. Teachers have found that using Chromebooks makes it easier to increase the breadth and variety of learning tasks. Parents have been pleased that the Chromebooks are user-friendly, robust and easy to use, they have also commented on the students’ increased motivation. We have clear rules in school about how and when the Chromebooks are to be used and the students are very clear about how to use them sensibly and effectively.

The Chromebooks will be leased to the students for a cost of around £10 per month for 36 months. At the end of the lease period the Chromebook becomes yours. This cost gives the student exclusive use of their Chromebook and also includes an insurance policy which provides cover for all breakdowns, damage, loss and theft.

Please visit our website www.northallertonschool.org.uk

under ‘Curriculum’ ‘Chromebook Scheme’. Here you will

frequently asked questions. We will inform you when the portal will be opened for you to sign up should you wish to. Should you have any further questions, we would be happy to answer these for you. Please contact Miss Cox via email on cox.a@northallertonschool.org.uk

Many of you will have completed the Transition Activity, we would love to see what you have done. If you have done it on a computer, you can email it to us at myers.e@northallertonschool.org.uk, if you have made or drawn

or written something, perhaps you can take a picture and email it to us? Don’t worry if you can’t email us with it, just keep what you have done

safe and we will see it when you come into school.

What’s Next?Our Sixth Form provision is exceptional both

The Sixth Form is an integral part of Northallerton School & Sixth Form College and offers you an opportunity to extend your learning more deeply and in new and exciting subjects.

Our Sixth Form College offers you a unique learning environment where you can study your favourite, or new, subjects in familiar surroundings with the staff you know.

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