Dear Parents of Secondary Students,
Please see the important information below regarding the start of the 2025–26 academic year.
- Monday 18th August:
- New students in Years 7–10 and their families should present themselves at the Globe Theatre for an 8.30am start. There will be valuable information and opportunities to meet their respective Head of Year and tutor and prepare for the school year.
Year 7
- Returning Year 7 students should arrive at school (Main Campus) by 9.15am and follow the signs to designated areas.
- The new Year 7 students will remain with their tutors after the earlier meeting.
- School will finish for Year 7 students at approx. 1pm.
Year 9
- Returning Year 9 students should arrive at school (Main Campus) by 10.30am and follow the signs to designated areas.
- The new Year 9 students will remain within the school after the earlier meeting.
- School will finish for Year 9 students at approx. 1.45pm.
Year 10
- Returning Year 10 students should arrive at school (Main Campus) by 9.45am and follow the signs to designated areas.
- The new Year 10 students will remain within the school after the earlier meeting.
- School will finish for Year 10 students at approx. 12.45pm.
Year 12
- All Year 12 students should arrive at school (North Plaza Campus) by 9am.
- School will finish for Year 12 students at 3.20pm.
- Tuesday 19th August:
- All Secondary students should arrive at school by 8.20am and follow the signs to designated areas.
Please note that the annual school photos for Secondary will take place on the first two days of school:
- Monday 18th August – Years 7, 9, 10 & 12
- Tuesday 19th August –Â Years 8, 11, 12 & 13
Students in Years 7–11 should wear full, formal school uniform with all-black shoes for the photos. Sixth Form students should dress according to the Sixth Form dress code.
If your child is due to have their photo taken on Tuesday 19th August and has PE that day, they should bring the appropriate uniform to change into.