Parent Guide
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The Start of Term
Each term starts at 08.10 on the advertised date.
Please arrive at school in plenty of time.
Timings of the School Day
Every school day begins with Registration at 8.10.
Students should arrive in good time for this but not before 7.45.
If they are late they must ‘sign in’ in the School Office.
Every day includes a Break of 20 minutes at 10:15 and a Lunch Break lasting 55 mins beginning at 12.35.
Canbury School holds assemblies once a week.
The end of the school day is at 15.35 and unless they have been asked to remain at school or are attending extracurricular clubs, students should be off the premises by 16.30.
Absence from School and Lateness
If a student is to be absent or late on a particular day, parents or carers should call or email the school by 8.10 at the latest. The school will contact parents or carers by 9.00 for any unexplained absences.
Lunch
Students have lunch together at 12.35. They should bring packed lunches from home. Facilities for reheating food are available.
Students should not bring in fizzy drinks, anything that contains nuts and/or caffeine or any foods that require boiling water to prepare.
School Uniform
Our school uniform is sold in Bentalls or online www.school-zone.co.uk
Sports Activities’
All students have one P.E. class lesson every week.
One afternoon each week is dedicated to all students engaging in a range of sporting activities. Students are offered a wide variety of options. For all of these sports we use excellent local facilities such as Royal Canoe Club, Kingsmeadow Stadium, White Spider and Wimbledon Park tennis courts.
Students should arrive in their sports kit on days when they have P.E and Games.
Books, Stationery etc
All textbooks are provided by the school and lent to students for the duration of their use. The school also provides exercise books and other necessary stationery as part of the school fee. The Maths folder is supplied by the school (for which there is a charge if the original is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced).
- Pencils - HB and a set of 12 colouring pencils
- A pen; a handwriting pen - BEROL or similar is best but biros are acceptable. If you have concerns regarding your child’s handwriting, we would suggest you talk to your child’s current teacher for advice
- Protractor, 30/60 and 45/45 set squares, pair of compasses
- Rubber, 30cm ruler and pencil sharpener
- Glue stick
- A Casio Scientific calculator is recommended by the school.
- Green, pink and yellow highlighters
- Green biro/pen for student marking
Satchel One
At the start of the year parents are issued with log-ins for Satchel One. Students use the single sign on button (Google) to login. All homework is uploaded by staff and both students and parents can access the homework, deadline dates and resources.
For further information on the School’s homework approach, please see our policy:
https://canburyschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Homework-Procedure-2024.docx.pdf
Google Classroom
Teaching staff upload resources, handouts and lesson content to Google Classroom. Students can use this to support their learning both in school and at home. Parents can have weekly email summaries and are able to preview the classwork pages to see your child work.
Restorative Meetings
Restorative meetings between students and staff can be held at break, lunchtime and after school. For one hour after school meetings, parents will be notified 24 hours in advance to allow time to inform transport of a later pickup time and/or make alternative pick up arrangements.
For further information on our Behaviour approach, please see our policy:
https://canburyschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Behaviour-Policy-2024-2025.pdf
Reports and Examinations
Academic reports are sent to parents every term, with a full written report at the end of the Summer term.
All years are assessed regularly and at the end of the Summer term they undertake End of Year Examinations in all subjects.
Years 10 and 11 have regular assessments depending on the requirements of the particular subject they are studying for which they will be given a GCSE/FS/Entry level. Year 11 have a formal mock exam period at the end of the Autumn term.
Security
We strongly recommend that students do not bring valuable possessions to school. They should not bring more money to school than they really need for that day. The school is not responsible for the insurance of students’ property. All students are provided with a secure locker. All are advised to take responsibility for all their possessions, especially during PE and Games sessions. Possessions and clothing must be CLEARLY NAMED.
Mobile Phones and Other Devices
Students at Canbury School have full access to ICT facilities throughout the school for their Teaching and Learning, as well as for extra-curricular activities. In line with our Student Code of Conduct and our Safeguarding and Acceptable Use Policies, students are not allowed to use their mobile phones in the school building during the school day.
For further information on the School’s Online Safety approach, please see our policy:
https://canburyschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Online-Safety-Policy-2024to2025.pdf
Please Keep in Touch!
Parents are most welcome to come and see the Head and teachers. Please contact the School office first in order to arrange a mutually convenient time.
For further information on home – school communication, please see our policy:
The End of Term
We normally end the term at 12.00 on the advertised day.