Merit System
The school runs a merit system to recognise and encourage
effort by students. Merits are awarded not only for academic
effort but also for participation in sporting activities,
willingness to assist others etc.. Certificates are presented
in assembly to Merit Winners each term.
House System
All students are allocated to one of four houses; Gulf,
Sheraton, Oasis or Ramada. The houses compete against each
other at sports events and for total merit marks, encouraging
a healthy level of competition.
Tutor System
Each student is allocated to a tutor group for morning
registration. This time s used to check attendance, pass
messages between school and home, discuss any problems or
issues, and check students' Planners.
Tutors are responsible for monitoring the progress and
wellbeing of students, both academically and in the social
life of the school. As such, they should normally be the
first point of contact for parents with any questions or
concerns. The tutor system is managed by four Head Tutors.
Communications
Detailed written reports are issued at least twice per
year. After each report, parents are invited to attend a
Parents' Evening to discuss the progress of their children
in detail. The regular reporting system, which is linked
to school examination, is supplemented by periodic Assessment
Weeks. These are designed to identify those children who
are doing exceptionally well and those who are not, so that
the necessary action can be taken.
In addition, parents of students in Years 10 to 12 receive
a monthly "Rapid Check Report". This is a one-page
snapshot indicating how the student is progressing in each
subject and highlighting any areas of concern.
The school also publishes a newsletter once per month.
This helps to inform parents of the wide variety of activities
going on around the school. A copy is sent home with each
student - it can also be downloaded in colour from this
web site.
Student Representation
The student body is represented by a Headboy and Head girl
who, together with their deputies, are elected each year
from the Year 11 student body. They are assisted by a number
of prefects, also selected from Year 11.
The Secondary also operates a Student Council, which gives
the wider student body the opportunity to air their views
to the Secondary Management Team and have a say in the operation
of the school.
Contacts
If you have any questions or concerns relating to your
child's school life, your initial point of contact should
always be their Form Tutor or Head Tutor. If they are unable
to help, you are welcome to make an appointment with the
School Office to see either:
- Head of Secondary - Mr. Damian Gray
- Deputy Head - Mr. Mike Parry
- Deputy Head - Mrs. Carine Eyre
