As we move into the winter months and the mornings become darker and colder, we are making a small adjustment to our morning arrangements to ensure that students have access to a warm, well-lit, and supervised space before the start of the school day.
From Monday 2nd November, the West Gate (Anchor Lane) and East Gate (Heath Lane) will open at 8.00am each morning. If a student arrives to school before 8.30am, they will be directed to the canteen or the HHEx club they attend, where they will remain until walking to form for registration at 8.40am. This will provide a comfortable environment for students at the start of the day and help ensure their safety and wellbeing during the darker winter mornings.
Between 8.00-8.30am students will be able to:
Enjoy a warm and supervised space in the canteen or HHEx club before form time begins.
Use their iPads, phones and headphones for homework, revision, or quiet study (these need to be locked in pouches at 8.30am).
Socialise appropriately with friends.
Purchase breakfast from the canteen if they wish.
As a reminder all students are expected to be on site by 8.30am where they should make their way to their form room for 8.40am.
To support these arrangements, we advise that parents and carers do not drop students on site before 8.00am, as supervision and student safety cannot be guaranteed prior to this time. We understand that this adjustment represents a change to morning routines, and we will monitor this over the next few months. Sixth form students are welcome to use both the canteen, M9 or the library where usual protocols remain.
We appreciate your support and cooperation in helping us provide a safe and positive start to the school day for all students throughout the winter period.
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