22/7/22: Arrangements for September 2022
Dear Parent/Carer,
Arrangements for September 2022
I hope you have a restful summer break.
Students will be returning to school in September as follows:
- Year 7 and Sixth Form: Wednesday 7th September
- Years 8, 9, 10 and 11: Thursday 8th September
Morning Arrangements
Students are to line up every morning promptly at 8.20am at the appropriate location where they will be greeted by their Form Tutor and accompanied into the building:
|
Year Group |
Location |
|
Year 7 |
Playground by the canteen |
|
Year 8 |
Basketball court (front of school) |
|
Year 9 |
Basketball court (front of school) |
|
Year 10 |
On the Muga |
|
Year 11 |
Paved area through the double gates |
|
Sixth Form |
Sixth Form centre |
Students will be allocated a locker in the new term upon receipt of a deposit of £10.00. Payments can be made via our online payment system, ParentPay. Login details will be sent to you in due course. Cash payments cannot be accepted.
General Information
Uniform
All students are expected to adhere to the school’s Uniform Policy; students who are not wearing appropriate uniform may be sanctioned. Here is a reminder of our expectations, along with a copy of our Uniform Policy:
- Black Grace Academy Blazer, with appropriate coloured year group flash* and Academy logo.
*(to be phased in per year group from September 2022 with Year 7)
Year 7 – green, Year 8 – purple, Year 9 – red, Year 10 – yellow, Year 11 – blue
- Plain white cotton shirt with a top button that must be fastened at all times.
- Purple Grace Academy tie with GA logo on display below the knot.
- Black full length trousers which hang below the ankle.
- Black pleated skirt which must be knee length and worn with plain black tights. Skirts that are non-pleated will not be permitted.
- Piercings:
- A single pair f ear studs are the only piercings permitted. All ther piercings must be removed prior to arrival at the Academy.
- Clear inserts r plasters covering piercings are not permitted.
- Watches:
- A mechanical watch is permitted.
- Smart watches are nt permitted.
- No hoodies, denim or leather jackets are allowed. Students may wear a coat to and from school and during free time, but these will remain in form rooms or lockers during the day.
- Hair should be of a natural colour.
Extra-Curricular Clubs
We are pleased to inform you that extra-curricular clubs and activities will be on offer upon our return in September. Breakfast clubs, sports clubs, subject-specific clubs and academic support will all be available. Further details will follow in September.
Key Dates
We would also like to share some key dates for September with you:
- School photos: 20th and 21st September
- Years 8-13 New Tutor introductory phone calls: week beginning Monday 18th September
- Year 7 Meet the Tutor evening: Thursday 6th October: 5pm to 7pm
- Sixth Form Open Evening: Thursday 6th October: 5pm to 7pm
We are excited for the academic year ahead and for our students to return to an Academy where they can continue to flourish and develop as we move forwards in our “Grace Way”.
May I also take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs N Whiles
Principal