Dear Parents/ Carers

I hope that you have had a restful and happy Easter.

Please find some important information and some reminders for the new term.
We return to school Monday 15th April (Week A). Students should arrive at  8.40am.

There will be assemblies, for every year group in the week we return, where we will share our high expectations in relation to attendance, behaviour and learning.

Please see the key reminders below about attendance, uniform and items that are not allowed on school site (including mobile phones) so that you can support your child with school rules and protocols.

We are very proud of our students and thank you for your support in encouraging your child/ children to work hard and to attend school every day.

If you need more support, please do contact the school office.

Key Reminders

Attendance
Unless a student is ill, they must attend school every day. Where possible please arrange any routine appointments outside of school time.

Reporting Absence
If your child is going to be off school poorly, please let us know as soon as possible. Either ring school and choose Option 1 or alternatively, send us a message in the MCAS app and let us know using the Messages tab.

Uniform
Students must wear full school uniform. This includes a tie and formal shoes. Students should not wear jewellery; only a small pair of stud earrings and a watch are allowed. Please refer to this reminder around our standards in relation to uniform: Uniform. Trainers, false nails and false eyelashes are not permitted.

Prohibited items
Vapes, chewing gum and fizzy/ energy drinks are not allowed on the school site. Mobile phones should be switched off and not used at any point of the school day or on site. If you need to contact your child or they need to contact you, this will be done through the school office or by the Pastoral Leader.

MCAS App
It is very important that we can share with you information about your child and our platform for sharing key information and updates is via the school app. Please download the app ‘My Child at School’ from the app store/play store and register. If your email address matches our system, it will sync and show you your child.

This app is also used to purchase items, pay for trips/visits, top up dinner money and will be the only app we use from September. If you need any help – please email shope@ems.bhcet.org.uk and he will be happy to help.

Free School Meals
We that families are facing increased costs and if you feel you are eligible you can apply for Free School Meals by following this link Free School Meals – Information – apply | HBC Online (achieveservice.com)

A Reminder of Important Dates  

  • Thursday 25th April – Year 10 Meet the Teacher Evening 
  • Monday 6th May – Bank Holiday 
  • Tuesday 7th May – Year 11 Exams begin 
  • Thursday 9th May – Year 8 Meet the Teacher Evening 
  • Friday 10th May – Key Task 1 Deadline 
  • Friday 7th June – Key Task 2 Deadline 
  • w/c 24th June-Friday 5th July – Year 10 and Year 12 Prep Exams 
  • Thursday 17th June – Year 13 Leavers Evening 
  • Thursday 4th July – Year 11 Prom 
  • Friday 5th July – Key Task 3 Deadline 
  • w/c 8th July – Year 12 Work Experience 
  • Thursday 11th July – Year 6 Parents Information Evening 

Yours sincerely,
Mrs Crawshaw