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The Becket School
Welcome to the New Intake Evening
4th June 2014
New Intake Parents’ Evening
4th June 2014
Introduction & Welcome…………………Mr J McGeachie
Headteacher
General information …..………………….Mrs S Shenton
Assistant Headteacher
Key stage 3 drama showcase
Settling in………………………………………Mr M Turton
Year 7 Progress Leader
Chaplaincy …………………………………….Marsha Cotter
Assistant Chaplain
Senior Leadership Team
Mr McGeachie: Head Teacher
Mr Keogh: Deputy Head
Mr Greig: Deputy Head
Senior Leadership Team
Mrs Shenton: Assistant Head Teacher
Mrs Farrall: Assistant Head Teacher
Mrs Carroll: Assistant Head Teacher
Mr Maher: Assistant Head Teacher
Year 7 Progress Leader
Mr Turton: Head of Year 7
Mr McGinley: Deputy Head of Year 7
Year 7 Form Tutors
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Miss R Murphy
Mr G Tipping
Miss L Jones
Miss L Delegate
Mr I Lund
Miss H Fitzsimmons
Chaplaincy Team
Tom Baptist: Chaplain
Marsha Cotter: Assistant Chaplain
School Dress Code
Uniform
Item
Description
Tied in a single knot with 6 or
more stripes showing
Tie
Badges
Notes and Exclusions
A school and house badge are to
be worn on the blazer
The Becket House Badge is to be
sewn to the inner blazer pocket, as
shown, so the house colour is
clearly visible.
The only other badges permitted
on a blazer are those given out by
school e.g. Achievement,
commendations
School Dress Code
Uniform
Item
Description
Notes and Exclusions
Blazer
Black in colour.
Only badges permitted
on a blazer are those
given out by school e.g.
Achievement,
commendations
Plain dark grey
V neck
Long sleeves
To be worn at all times in the
school building, only
removed with staff
permission
Sleeves to be kept long
Jumper
Cardigans are not permitted
School Dress Code
Uniform
Item
Description
Notes and
Exclusions
Shirt
White traditional
school shirt with
formal collar.
Long or short
sleeves.
Grey, waist high,
knee-length.
Plain material
No three-quarter sleeves
allowed
No tailored fitted blouses
Skirt
No more than 4cm gap
between knee and hem
length
No patterns or decorations
No tight fitting material
School Dress Code
Uniform
Item
Description
Notes and Exclusions
Trousers
Dark grey, waist high
Moderate style
Plain material
No patterns or
decorations
No side “leg” pockets
No patterns or decorations
No tight fitting trousers, all
should be of a tailored style
Socks
Plain black or grey
(White for girls only)
Tights
Plain black or grey
colour
School Dress Code
Uniform
Item
Description
Notes and Exclusions
Shoes
Black, traditional school
shoes. Preferably with a
strap, laces or buckle.
School bags
A black plain rucksack or
other strong square bottom
bag of modern design.
No boots or trainer type shoes.
Slip on shoes may only be worn if they
cover the top of the foot giving
protection to the whole foot.
Plastic bags, handbags and designer
shopping bags are not considered
suitable for school purposes.
School Dress Code
Uniform
Item
Description
Coat
Plain, black, no patterns, No “hoodies”- these will to be
no logo
confiscated
Black and plain
Scarf, hat,
gloves
Notes and Exclusions
School Dress Code
Uniform
Notes and
Exclusions
Item
Description
Earrings
One small discrete silver or Studs only
gold stud in each ear lobe No other facial piecing's
are allowed
To be black or silver and
discrete
Hair bobbles/
Alice bands
Hair styles
Must be conventional,
smart and traditional.
Highlights only one shade
lighter or darker than your
natural colour
NOT
ALLOWED
Make up, nail varnish,
coloured hair, false nails
and jewellery (other than
small studs.)
Tram lines are not
allowed. Hair must not be
shorter than No. 2 cut.
Students lose breaks until
hair grows. No full head
hair colouring.
Mobile Phones
• The school policy states that mobile phones (also
includes other electronic devices) must not be
brought into school.
• If a phone is heard, used or seen during any
point in the school day it will be confiscated and
taken to reception until the end of the day
• In the first confiscation incident the student will
be able to sign it back out again.
• For the second and further occasions where a
phone is confiscated from a student the phone is
to be collected by a parent/carer.
Structure of the day
Timings
Activity
8.30
Arrive
8.40 – 9.00
Registration/Morning AOW
9.00 – 10.00
Period 1
10.00 -10.15
Break
10.15-11.15
Period 2
11.15-12.15
Period 3
12.15-1.00
Lunch
1.05 – 2.05
Period 4
2.05 – 3.05
Period 5
Attendance
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The students at the Becket have excellent
attendance, this year it stands at 96.2%, target for
next year is 97%
Important that students attend school
A student that has 95% attendance misses 3
months of school over 5 years
If your child is ill or cannot come into school, please
contact the office before 8.30 to report the absence
Any long term medical concerns that could have an
impact on attendance again please let the Progress
Leader know along with providing any appropriate
medical documents
We do not authorise any holidays or personal trips,
any unauthorised absence may be passed onto the
Local Authority who then may issue a fine. This is in
line with the Schools Multi Academy Trust
Punctuality
• Lateness can affect your attendance and your
attainment.
• We ask that students arrive at school at 8.30 ready
for an 8.40 start to the school day
• If they are late students are to sign in at the student
services and will have a break detention (in less there
is a valid reason)
• 15 Minutes late each day = 8 days absence over a
year
Lunch/Canteen
• Cashless catering – biometric information taken from finger
(takes several points on finger to store this data)
• Take this information on the visit days
• Top up can be done on line or with a cheque or cash brought
into school.
• Letters will go out before the end of the summer term with
log in details for SQUID to facilitate on line top up.
• First two weeks we will arrange for students in year 7 to go to
the Canteen at 12.05 rather than 12.15
Who to contact
• If you have any concerns or questions please contact
the school
- Form Tutor
- Subject teacher
- Progress Leader/Leader of Learning
- Mrs Shenton – Assistant Head of Key Stage 3
You can either phone the school or email through the
website. Your concern/question will be directed to the
appropriate person
Year 7 Curriculum
Year 7 Progress Leader Role…
• To support transition from Year 6 to The
Becket School
• To support Form Tutors who are the main
link with Parents/Carers
• To work with Year 7 students as a
Pastoral Leader
• Lead the Year 7 Tutor Team
Transition Process…
• Visit all feeder Primary Schools
• Maths, English and RE lessons in Feeder
Primary Schools
Transition Process…
• Visits to The Becket School
– Tuesday 10th June (afternoon only)
- Students coming from non feeder Primary Schools
– Monday 30th June and Tuesday 1st July
- All New Intake students
• Summer Scheme (Mrs Virgo)
- Week beginning 28th of July and the 4th of August for full week,
10:00 -3 pm
- Need a packed lunch and drinks.
- Doing lots of activities , street dance , music, tennis , crazy science ,
super hero trailer, treasure hunt, recycled fashion show and more
- On the Friday parents come and join us for a final liturgy so the
children can showcase what they have done.
- Still places available
Non Feeders Visit
• Students coming from non feeder Primary Schools
• Attend The Becket for the afternoon of Tues 10th
June
• Wear Primary School uniform
• Arrive at 1:10pm and finish at 3:00pm
• Students will need collecting from The Becket School
at the school gates, please do not walk onto the
Becket site or drive your car into the car park
New Intake Days…
• Monday 30th June and Tuesday 1st July
• Arrive at 8:30am in the Plaza, finish at 2.55pm on
both days
• Students will need collecting from The Becket School
at the school gates, please do not walk onto the
Becket site or drive your car into the car park
• You can use the Harvester car park for drop off and
collection
• Students cannot travel on school buses due to
limited space
New Intake Days…
• Wear your current school uniform
• Bring a packed lunch and drink both days
• Act of Worship/Liturgy
• Meet your Form Tutor and other students in your form
• Receive your form badge – bring a £1 on the Monday
• Experience some lessons:
- Bring trainers as PE is likely to be one of the lessons
- Have fingerprint taken for cashless dining system in the canteen
Travel, September onwards…
• City students have not got a school bus
• County students can travel on school buses:
– 441, 442, 444, 447, 448, 449, 681
• Timetables at the back of the Hall
– Timetables are set by the County, not by the school
– To apply for subsidised bus pass you need to go through
County Transport – unfortunately the new application form
is not yet available, we are informed that they will be
published later this month (June)
– For enquiries, call 0844 980 8080
First Day, Weds 3rd Sept…
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Arrive at The Becket School at 8:30am
Wait in the Plaza for collection by Form Tutor
Wear The Becket School uniform
Act of Worship followed by usual lessons
Lunchtime can use canteen facilities to buy
lunch or bring a packed lunch, first two weeks
they will have an early lunch 12.05
• End of normal school day at 3:05pm
• If collecting your child please do not walk onto
the school grounds, wait at the gate. If you are
picking them up please use the Harvester car
park for pick up (and drop off)
Hagg Farm…
• 15th – 27th September
• Located near Derwent Resevoir in Derbyshire
• Owned and maintained by Nottinghamshire County
Council
• Three days/two night residential for all Year 7 students
with their Tutor Group and Form Tutor
• Students will not need to buy waterproofs/boots –
these are provided
• EV4 and money returned as soon as possible to the
Becket School Finance Office
– Payment list at the back of the Hall
Chaplaincy Teams
www.beinspirational.co.uk
House system
Mass and Acts of Worship
Retreats