welcome to norton canes high school
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Welcome to Norton canes High School
Coming to secondary school is daunting for everyone and you will be feeling different emotions about
moving from primary school to secondary.
We have put together some information for you to help answer some questions you might have and
to hopefully make your move to secondary school as smooth as possible.
This is Norton Canes High school reception. On your first day in September, you are allowed to come
in to school through reception.
School day
Your school day starts at 8.45am. This is what the school day looks like:
Morning session:
08.45 to 9.45 Period 1 (Plus Registration)
09.45 to 10.45 Period 2
10.45 to 11.00 Break
11.00 to 12.00 Period 3
12.00 to 12.25 Skills - Literacy/Numeracy (in Tutor Groups plus PM Registration)
Afternoon session:
12.25 to 13.10 Lunchtime
13.10 to 14.10 Period 4
14.10 to 15.10 Period 5
It is important that you are in school on time. If you are feeling ill and can’t come into school, your
parents/carers can ring the school on 01543 622600.
On your first day you will have a short assembly in the theatre, this is what our theatre looks like:
Break time and Lunch time
Break is from 10.45 – 11.00am and lunch is from 12.25 – 1.10pm. You will be able to eat in the
cafeteria where there is a range of food available to buy, or you can bring a packed lunch. We have a
huge school field and playground areas where you can spend break time and lunch time.
You would normally pay for items in school using a system called parent pay. It takes a while to set
this up so during September you will be able to pay for food and drinks using cash.
Uniform
In school all pupils wear uniform, there is a uniform list at the end of this booklet for
you to have a look at.
During PE all pupils need to wear a PE kit. There is a PE kit list at the end of this booklet
for you to have a look at.
Equipment
This is the equipment you will need to bring with you every day:
You may also want to bring a water bottle with which you can re-fill using our water
dispenser in the cafeteria.
Lockers
As you will have lessons in different classrooms, you will have to carry your
belongings around with you. To help with this, we have lockers in school, which can
be hired by pupils for you to store your PE kit, coats etc. Your parents/carers will get
more details of this and how to hire them.
Mobile phones
School council put forward a very good case to have mobile phones in school, as a
result of this, you are allowed to bring your mobile phone into school but it should be
off during lesson time. You are only allowed to use your mobile phone in the cafeteria
and outside during break and lunchtimes. Your mobile phone is your responsibility so if you decide to
bring it into school you must make sure you are able to look after it.
Homework
Homework is set by teachers on a system called Show my homework. You will be given
log in details and a demonstration of how to use it when you start year 7 in
September.
The Oasis
The Oasis is a relaxing garden within the school grounds which can be accessed by staff and students
for different purposes.
Key staff
There are a number of members of staff who you will get to know when you arrive in September.
I have listed some of them below so you are familiar with the names.
Miss Birchall Headteacher
Mrs Diggory Assistant headteacher
Mr Stokes Assistant headteacher
Mrs Tuli Assistant Associate headteacher (Year 7 transition)
Mrs Cartlidge Reception/ transport co-ordinator
Mrs Simms Assistant SENCo
Mrs Turner Pastoral support
Mrs Wood Pastoral support
Mrs Homer Attendance officer
Here is a map of the school to help you. You will be getting another one in September for you to use
to help you find your classrooms.
Special Educational Needs
For students with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or with a special educational need, there
is support we can offer. The team at Norton canes high school is:
Mr Stokes the SENCo and Mrs Simms Assistant SENCo.
We also have ten teaching assistants:
Mrs Bacon – Maths. Mr Haynes – English.
Mrs Gould – Student development centre. Mrs Tonkinson – Humanities.
Mrs Fowler – Visually impaired pupils Miss Lane – Science. Mrs Braithwaite – Humanities. Miss Rees – All subjects.
Mrs Wood – Design technology, art and humanities. Mr Locket – All subjects.
You may see these people in your lessons. You may also be given a ‘keyworker’, one of these staff will
be who you go to if you have a problem. This will also be the first point of contact for your parents.
Interventions
We also run intervention sessions in school for all students who may need extra support in certain
areas.
The interventions currently include: Lego therapy, fine motor skills / handwriting, dyslexia Gold,
phonics, numeracy (year 10/11), speech and language and physiotherapy.
Student Development Centre
Our Student Development Centre (SDC) is available for all students in the school to access. If a
student has been off school for a long period of time, they may be reintegrated back in through the
SDC, or if there is a valid reason you cannot go to lesson, you may be allowed to work in the SDC, but
your teacher must refer you to Mrs Gould first.
At break times, the SDC is open for students who may not feel they can go into the canteen or
outside. There is a Teaching Assistant present in the SDC at this time
At lunch times year 7, 8, 9 are allowed to eat in the SDC if you cannot go into the canteen for
whatever reason. You will be given a pass to allow you to access this facility. Selected Year 10 and 11
students are allowed into the SDC at 12:50pm.
We encourage all students to use the playground, and after Easter half term, students are taken
outside with the Teaching Assistant. We do this to encourage students who feel they want to go out,
but need support and encouragement to do so.
External agencies
For all students that have extra support from external agencies such as speech and language,
physiotherapy, hearing impaired team. This will all continue if necessary at Norton Canes High School.
Autism Outreach Team visits will still continue at Norton Canes. Kate Perry and another support
workers will visit school half termly to chat with you like they would have at primary school. Parents
can still contact as normal.
If you have any questions about anything in this booklet or anything else about your transition to
secondary school please contact:
Code of dress
How pupils prepare and present themselves for their academic day, is highly important at Norton
Canes High School. Adhering to the code of dress ensures that pupils focus on their academic
studies, and creates a unity amongst the school community where every pupil takes pride in
presenting, and representing, the school by following the Code of Dress. It is felt that this not only
supports pupils in their attainment, but also prepares pupils with valuable life-skills where pride,
presentation and conformity are key skills searched for by employers. Parents should contact the
school if they are unsure whether an item, style or garment is suitable prior to purchase.
Parents are advised to label all items of clothing and equipment that a student brings into school.
Lost property can be viewed in the Reprographics area at the end of the school day. Should a student
not have an item of uniform, parents are asked to notify the school either by providing their child
with a note, or contacting the school office.
Students should wear their uniform smartly and with pride, including on their journey to and from
school, where they continue to represent the school’s values.
BLAZER
Plain black school blazer with badge. Sleeves are not to be rolled up.
OPTIONAL JUMPER
A plain black long sleeved V-necked jumper may be worn under the school blazer. Our uniform
suppliers can embroider the school logo if required. Jumpers may not be worn without blazers.
Sweatshirts / hoodies are not allowed and should not be a substitute for a coat.
SHIRT
Plain white full length with no motifs and a firm collar to support a tie. Shirts must be tucked in at
all times.
TIE
School clip-on tie (formally known as the Churchill tie).
SKIRTS
Castle Tartan GST available in 3 lengths but which must sit below the knee. Consideration is
advised to allow room for growth to ensure that the skirt’s length remains acceptable. Skirts worn
above the knee are deemed too short.
Trousers
Girls Tailored slim leg GTN (Black)
Should you choose to not adopt the school trouser, a black straight-leg-style trouser is acceptable.
Skinny styles (those which are made of Lycra/stretchy material) are not acceptable, nor are jean-
style or leggings.
Boys Tailored slim leg TLT (Black)
Should you choose to not adopt the school trouser, a black straight-leg-style trouser is acceptable.
Skinny styles are not acceptable, nor are jean-style (those with a stitched jean-type pocket).
SOCKS
Black socks only
TIGHTS
Natural or black
HEADWEAR
Only headwear accepted by the Governors as being necessary in observing a religious custom may
be worn in school. Students must remove hats and hoods when they enter the school building.
FOOTWEAR
To ensure adequate foot protection during practical subjects such as (but not withstanding) Science,
Art, Technology, Food Technology, plain, black, leather formal (not trainer-style) shoes should be
worn. For safety reasons, shoes should not have a heel higher than 3cm. Trainers, of any
description, should not be worn.
JEWELLERY
For safety, security and uniformity reasons we limit the wearing of jewellery. Piercings are limited
to one single stud in the ear. Rings on finger – one per hand maximum.
MAKE-UP
Students may wear a discrete amount and will be asked to remove any excess. For health and safety
purposes, false nails (or nails that are long) and false eyelashes are not allowed. Natural coloured
nail polish is permitted.
HAIR
Extremes of colour and aggressively short hair cuts are not acceptable and shaved patterns or
designs are not permitted for school.
BASIC EQUIPMENT
Parents are also reminded that their children need the following basic equipment and are
responsible for bringing them to every lesson: a pencil case; at least one pen; a green pen; pencils;
eraser; ruler; pair of compasses; protractor; Casio Scientific Calculator and Reading Book.
Highlighters and a purple pen would also be of benefit but not compulsory.
OTHER EQUIPMENT
Mobile phones will only be allowed out in school at break and lunchtimes in the canteen or outside.
The wearing of headphones is not permitted. Phones will not be allowed in lessons at any time.
Any pupils found using a phone will have it confiscated until the end of the day when parents will
be asked to collect them. If a message is needed to be sent to a pupil, or received by a pupil,
messages can be sent and received via the school telephone system. Electronic games, personal
audio equipment and other devices should also not be brought in. However, portable IT storage
media such as ‘flash pens’ or USB sticks may be brought into school to transfer files from home to
school.
Revised October 2019
Physical Education Department
Kit Requirements
All pupils will follow the Physical Education Departments code of dress for PE lessons in
line with the Home-School-Pupil Agreement which is signed by all pupils and parents in year
7.
BOYS KIT
Indoor Outdoor
Shorts Black Shorts Black
Polo Shirt Red (with logo) Rugby Shirt Black (with logo)
Football Socks Red Football Socks Red
Trainers Clean Football Boots/Trainers (seasonal)
Shin Pads
Gum shields (available from PE Dept)
GIRLS KIT
Indoor Outdoor
Shorts Black Shorts Black
Polo Shirt Red (with logo) Polo Shirt Red (with logo)
Football Socks Red Football Socks Red
Trainers Clean Trainers
OPTIONAL KIT (unisex)
· Tracksuit bottoms Plain black
· Hoody Red
Optional kit may be worn at the discretion of staff. All other PE kit should be brought to
lesson as normal.
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1. Pupils are expected to have kit for all lessons even if injured or ill, as they will be expected to
officiate and passively participate in the lesson.
2. In the summer indoor kit will be worn for certain outdoor activities. Staff will notify pupils in
advance.
3. Pupils will be notified when they may need to bring a towel (For example; To wash mud off
legs after outdoor activity)
All pupils must bring their kit with them regardless of participation that lesson.
No jewellery is to be worn during PE lessons in the interests of Health and Safety.