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Over 140 people attended a successful Focus Group
on 19th October Questions relating to the College
and the primary-secondary transition process were
raised.
Some were answered at the evening, others will be considered by
the College. Below is a list of the questions asked? Answers to
these should begin to appear by 6th November. (Diary
Dates)
LUNCH
There were many questions relating to lunchtime
management E.g. timing of lunches, rota system,
Can the Oakdale Gate opened at lunchtime:
What is the procedure if there is a wet
lunchtime
The details will appear on
the website in due course, but
all students have the opportunity
to be under shelter.
Are students with packed
lunches allowed to eat in the
dining hall with their friends?
Yes.
Is it true that packed
lunches are to be abolished by
Dec 2007?
No.
Are school meals of a healthy balance?
Yes, and it is hoped that menus will be published
on the website.
Why is year 7 always the last to go into
lunch?
We had an experiment to alter this approach
just recently. This will be reviewed, and any proposed
changes notified to students and parents.
When doing lunchtime clubs, can a student
go in early to get a hot dinner or must they bring
a packed lunch?
They are able to get a pass from the teacher
organising the activity and go in early.
Are Smile and Chill Club the only supervised areas at lunch times?
No, there are many other lunchtime clubs that are supervised.
HOMEWORK
Can IT homework be e-mailed to the student
if they are absent?
Not at the present, but we
are looking into the home-College
IT link.
What is the homework policy if homework
is set when the student is absent?
The student will need to
complete it within an acceptable
timescale.
What do the green, yellow red stickers
mean?
This is explained in the
planner.And will soon be available
on the website.
CLUBS
After school clubs are very crowded,
can there be extra?
The college is always looking
to arrange more, but we have
limitations on resources.
How do students find
out what clubs are available,
for example is there a list on
the website?
Most students seem to have
no difficulty – see previous
question – but we will
look into ways of improving information
communication. Extra
Curricular Activities / Year
7
How are students allocated
to French or German? Can it be
changed?
This will be explained on
the website in the area about
Curriculum
Policy.
Do we have to keep buying PE kit with
the logo as this could get expensive?
Yes. A fund exists to help
those in proven need.
Can we buy a separate badge to put onto
a white T Shirt?
Currently, no, but this is
another suggestion we will look
into.
Are letters to parents published on the
website?
Yes, as are past editions of “Knowledge
from the College”
Is there an evening to tell parents what
is going to happen to help with the transition
for year 6 to year 7?
Yes, but the details have
yet to be organised.
Can year students have a friend from their
Primary school in their new year 7 class?
Yes, usually three or four.
When PE kit is lost, if it has the name
and tutor group on it, can it be sent back to
the tutor room?
Yes.
How are students alerted to the end of
break/lunchtime if they are in Powerleague?
They are not allowed at break,
and at lunch there is a whistle
blown by the supervising staff.
Can there be a list of Parents evenings
etc on the website?
Yes.
Is there an Induction Pack for new parents/late
starters?
Yes.
Is there a confidential e-mail for parents
to communicate with the College?
These are dealt with confidentially
by a specific member of the admin
team.
At what point do students start/stop being
the responsibility of the College?
Students
are subject to the College Code
of Behaviour from
the time they leave home until
their return home.
Can letters be e mailed home?
Yes, if an e-mail address is supplied.
Why do students have to enter the building
by specific doors?
To enable students to be
directed quickly to the nearest
room, and avoid congestion in
the corridors. This is a large
and complex site and traffic
flow is an important consideration.
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