The school has a tradition of discipline and concern for others. We strongly believe in self discipline and as the student moves up the school a responsible use of freedom is expected of each one.

We believe in:

• Punctuality for registration, all lessons and other events
• Full School Uniform as outlined overleaf
• Courtesy, politeness and a respectful manner in and out of school
• Creating and maintaining an atmosphere of order and achievement.

A copy of the whole school behaviour policy is available on request.

The school day

ORGANISATION

School begins at 8.45 am with registration and Assembly. Lessons begin at 9.00 am and the day is organised into six fifty minute periods. The total time available for delivering the formal curriculum at Key stage 3 and Key stage 4 is therefore twenty five hours per week.

ASSEMBLIES

Each morning there is a short collective act of worship either through a year or form assembly or attendance at a Year or Key stage Assembly. There is a voluntary Mass once a week at lunchtime in the school Prayer Room. On Holy Days of Obligation, there is a Mass in the school Chapel at the beginning of the day instead of Period One.

UNIFORM

Peter Jones at Sloane Square are the official school outfitters. Uniform should be worn at all times, including to and from school. The normal outdoor wear is the school blazer. An outdoor coat is also available from Peter Jones.

The Head will make a decision during the summer term when girls do not need blazers during exceptionally hot weather. No other outdoor wear may be substituted.

Plimsolls or trainers, except for Games are not acceptable and may not be worn without the full PE kit. Shoes should be low-heeled in brown, black or dark blue and should preferably have rubber soles. Ankle boots are not allowed. All items should be marked with the pupil's name.

COMPULSORY UNIFORM

• Blazer with school badge
• Skirt in unmodified form
• V-necked jumper or sweatshirt
• Cream blouse (long or short sleeved)
• Plain black or navy tights or white socks SPORTSWEAR
• Cellular blue skirt
• Cellular blue top
• Wrap over skirt
• Leggings
• Navy track-suit
• White/blue trim P.E. shirt

The school scarf is optional but no other scarf may be worn in its place. Year 11 wear a different colour top.

JEWELLERY

A small chain and cross and stud earrings are the only jewellery allowed.

The following are not allowed in school:

• Make up and nail varnish are not appropriate for school. A charge of 20p which will be donated to charity will be charged to pupils for the use of nail varnish remover. (2nd office)
• Smoking
• Chewing gum
• Personal stereos
• Aerosols
• mobile phones