School is open from 08:40 until 14:55.

School starts at 08:40, at which time students line up in the school yard.  Registration begins at 08:45, when they will be in their own form rooms. 

The next twenty minutes is invaluable for form tutors to ‘catch up’ with their form, tell them all the news and events they should know about, help them with any problems they might have and to do a myriad of other small things that help the pupils for the rest of the day.  This is also the opportunity for morning prayer and reflection, which helps our students to gather their thoughts and prepare themselves to be the best they can be in the busy day ahead.

When the form tutor is not speaking directly to your child, he/she will have books available so that they can enjoy a quick read before the day begins.

Period 1 is one hour from 9:05 to 10:05 and Period 2 from 10:05 to 11:05.  Each pupil has their own timetable telling them which lessons they have and in which rooms.  Lessons are timetabled over a two week period – so the first week is week ‘A’ and the second week ‘B’ and then back to week ‘A’ and so on – so it is the same lesson in the same room first thing on a Monday in week ‘A’ but not necessarily that same lesson in week ‘B’.  Student planners are great in this respect as they remind pupils which week they are on when they look up the date.

Each class may have a different group of pupils in it, so your son/daughter will not be with the same pupils all the time, but they will come across their friends often enough during the day to maintain a happy and enjoyable social life.

After Period 2, at 11:05, there is a twenty minute break.  There is then a large selection of food available from the canteen as well as time to relax before recommencement of lessons.

Periods  3 and 4 from 11:25 to 12:25 and 12.25 to 13:25. 

Lunchtime is at 13:25.  Not only is there again a large selection of hot and cold food available from the canteen, and the opportunity for a longer period of rest and relaxation, but there are also many lunchtime activities, both recreational and academic, in which they can take part.  Lunch is served on a rota basis to give each year group the chance to go first in the queue; the rota is displayed in the main hall.

Period 5 runs from 13:55 to 14:55, after which school officially ends for the day.

When lessons finish, pupils can join in sporting activities and attend away matches, join one of our numerous and exciting after-school clubs or take part in our excellent whole-school productions.  

Our bus passes can be used on any service buses, not just the buses that pull into our bus bay.  Being able to catch any bus home means that they can stay for after-school clubs or do their homework in the library.  This is important for your son or daughter’s education as well as his or her enjoyment of school life and might contribute to a more relaxed atmosphere when they arrive home.  

Please do not park in the bus bay, or staff car parks, to collect your children; this poses a health and safety risk!  Only school buses and school taxis are allowed to park in the bus bay after school.  Parents can park on Lune Street or in Ryelands Park; parking in the park is free for 30 minutes.