Sixth Form Rules

UNIFORM

The default uniform is:

A School suit – this should be a plain black, grey or dark navy in colour with matching trousers and jacket.  Any pin stripe should be unobtrusive.  You must consult with the Head of Sixth Form before purchase if you have any doubts.

A plain white, blue or grey shirt – no stripes or patterns.

Black shoes of a conventional style.  Boots, suede and trainer-like shoes are excluded. If in doubt, contact the Head of Sixth Form (Andrew Bebb).

Sixth Form house tie, other School Club/sports tie, or a representative tie.

Pullovers and cardigans are allowed.  These should be of a single dark colour and must not have a logo, motif or zipped collar.  

Jewellery and piercings are not permitted; nor is facial hair.

PUNCTUALITY & ATTENDANCE

Every Sixth Form student has a minimum 95% target for attendance and punctuality

Students should be in school by 8.30am and be punctual for Lesson 1; late arrivals sign the late book in the School Reception.

If you are going to be late because of a dental appointment etc, email Dr Bebb (cc your form tutor) requesting permission. 

If you are ill during the day, go to the School Office.  Do not go home without first reporting to the School Reception and signing out. 

It is not permissible to book driving lessons during the school day.

If you know you are going to be absent your parents must write to the Headmaster asking his permission to be excused.

BREAK

You are allowed to leave the School site during Break.  You may also be allowed to use your Form Room at this time at the discretion of your Tutor. 

LUNCH

You are allowed to leave the School site over lunch time, but you must fulfil prefect duties which include supervision of queues in the Dining Hall or litter collection.

Students should be back in school Lesson 4 at 1.30pm sharp.

PRIVATE STUDY

Private study takes place in the Library, the Sixth Form Centre and the School Hall. Students are not allowed off-site during private study periods.

Students with a study period at the end of the day are allowed to go home if this has been agreed by the Head of Sixth Form and parents. 

Private study periods are not ‘free’ periods – students are expected to be engaged in school work. No student is allowed to use the gym or fitness during private study periods.

PHONES

The use of mobile phones is not permitted anywhere on the school site except in the Sixth Form centre and where requested during lessons.

CAR PARKING

Sixth Formers cannot park or drive vehicles on the school grounds.