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Supporting the curriculum is a strong pastoral structure,
where each pupil is known individually and cared for in
a secure environment. The key figures in the pastoral system
are the Form Tutor and Head of Year, who remain with their
pupils throughout lower and upper schools.
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| Headmaster Alan Yellup
in a Year 7 Technology class |
Time is spent
with the Form Tutor during morning and afternoon registration
periods and during PSCHE lessons. It is to the Form Tutor
that pupils should feel able to turn when problems arise
and whom parents should contact over routine matters. The
Form Tutor provides help, support and advice when necessary.
The Head of Year is responsible for the academic progress
and general welfare of all the pupils in his/her charge
and is responsible for the general day-to-day running of
the year group.
The Head of Year and Form Tutors aim to
develop a 'team spirit' within the year group and all pupils
are encouraged to be involved in a range of extra-curricular
activities, including inter-house competitions in sports
such as rounders, netball, football and athletics. Other
school activities, such as Understanding Industry days
and the Talent Show, also utilise the ‘House’ system.
The Year Teams try to involve parents and friends in all
aspects of school life and are always pleased to welcome
them into school. |
