Year 7 Information Booklet - 2022 Entry by johnlyonharrow

YEAR 7 INFORMATION BOOKLET 2022 Entry

A John Lyon pupil will aim high and exceed expectations.

John Lyon pupils achieve excellence in their endeavours.

A John Lyon pupil is willing to be bold, experiment and be resourceful.

John Lyon pupils have the capacity to embrace adversity, recover quickly, and learn from the experience.

John Lyon pupils have a strong moral code and pride in the charitable history of the School’s founder.

John Lyon pupils are compassionate and respectful, looking after both each other and our wider community.

John Lyon pupils have enquiring minds and a love of learning.

John Lyon pupils will explore, use their imagination and be inventive.

CONTENTS

Welcome from Head of Year 7 School Procedures School Uniform and Dress Code School Uniform Purchasing Information Year 7 School Managed Devices Pre-Season Training Sports Charter Contact Information Term Dates Learning Support ParentPay

WELCOME FROM HEAD OF YEAR 7 The transition from primary to secondary school is an important milestone in the lives of children and their families. At John Lyon we pride ourselves on our pastoral care and have a robust system to ensure all pupils have a successful transition. We want all new pupils to get used to their new routines and school organisation with great ease; develop new friendships, build on their confidence and quickly settle into life at a secondary school. The range of academic subjects in Year 7 is wide, augmented by extracurricular clubs and activities that ensure an early interest in learning is fostered. As the pupils’ Head of Year, I will oversee the transition that your child makes this year and together with the tutor team, we will be there to support you and your child throughout the forthcoming year. Since joining the Sports Department in 2013, I have had the pleasure of not only teaching Physical Education, but also being part of the Pastoral Team as a Head of Year for the past two years, leading Butler house to victory in the House Cup in 2021 and organising the School’s Football and Athletics programmes as part of the extensive list of Extra-Curricular running throughout the year. I would certainly recommend to all pupils joining the School to really look to engage in all the exciting Extra-Curricular opportunities the school has to offer; as not only may they find new activities they enjoy, but it is also an excellent way of developing new skills, embracing the Schools Values and bringing the whole school community together. I look forward to working with you and your children during such a pivotal and defining year; should you have any enquiries or require assistance throughout the year please do not hesitate to contact us. From September, in the first instance, enquiries should generally be directed to your child’s form tutor who should be your main point of contact. Expectations, Rewards and Sanctions Excellence is recognised and rewarded at the John Lyon School. We regularly celebrate achievement, ambition and resolve; and your child will have the opportunity to gain prizes, commendations and merits for exhibiting such attributes. Merits are recorded throughout the year and pupils will earn awards for the number they accumulate. If a pupil produces work of outstanding quality that is well above their normal standard, in terms of either effort or achievement,

they will be awarded a School Commendation, worth five Merits. There are plenty of opportunities for your child to gain rewards and I hope to see them take full advantage of these. It is also a requirement that your children abide by the school rules and adhere to our School’s Code of Conduct. If there is an infringement of these, your child will receive a demerit, detention, or other appropriate sanction. It is important to note that the receipt of three demerits in one week will lead to a detention. Two instances of lateness in a week will also result in an early registration sanction. Detentions during the school day may also be set at either lunchtime or break time for misbehaviour in class. You will also find within this booklet a copy of the School’s Sports Charter which provides further details of the School’s expectations regarding Saturday sports fixtures. Enrichment As mentioned above, the John Lyon School has a wealth of clubs and activities available to your child and I would certainly encourage them to take part in something new or unfamiliar to them. It is expected that all Year 7 pupils take part in a minimum of two activities a term, as many transferable and social skills are learnt outside of the classroom. The tutor team and I will continually remind the pupils of this requirement throughout the year and encourage you to support them with this. A full list of activities available to Year 7 pupils will be made available upon their arrival to school in September; however, in the meantime please do visit the school’s website for further information. It is not only fundamental that the pupils take part in a range of activities, but that you also support your children in their endeavours. The School hosts a wide range of events throughout the year to showcase the pupils’ excellence from music ensembles and art shows to drama performances and sporting fixtures; and your attendance is instrumental to the success of these. With your support, we can continue to build our school community and foster excellence within our pupils. Mr Rob Rice Head of Year 7 RAR@johnlyon.org

SCHOOL PROCEDURES Absence from School

Planned • P lanned absence should be applied for using the ‘Leave Request’ link on the Parent Portal. Applications for missing part of and up to one day need to be made at least 24 hours in advance of the absence and can be granted by the Head of Year. If an application is being made within 24 hours, applications for absence will have to be made directly to the Head of Year, with a copy sent to absence@johnlyon.org. • P lanned absence for longer than one day requires the consent of the Head and therefore must be made at least 7 days in advance via the same link in the Parent Portal.

Unplanned

• W hen a pupil is absent without prior notification e.g. through illness, parents are requested to leave a written message, either via the Parent Portal ‘Absence Form’ link or by email (absence@ johnlyon.org.) before 8.30 a.m. on each day of absence. If a pupil is absent from registration and we have received no communication from parents, the school will contact parents by telephone to establish the pupil’s whereabouts. • F or long term absence any communication should be received within the first three days of absence. This covers the government’s regulations relating to truancy and the School’s responsibility for pupils in its care. Pupils in Years 7-11 may not leave the School site during school hours, unless written permission is given for them to do so. If a pupil in Years 7-11 needs to leave school because of a planned absence, they must wait in Reception to be collected by a parent or guardian and sign out via the Live Register system. If/when a pupil returns, they will be required to sign back in to the Live Register system in Reception. If the parent or guardian is unable to collect the pupil, formal written consent for them to leave unaccompanied must be sent to absence@johnlyon. org. before they will be permitted to leave the School premises. School Day Timings - Registration 8.30am - Lessons finish at 4.00pm

Lateness Procedure

Pupils arriving after the register has been taken should go straight to Reception and sign themselves in using the Live Register system. If a pupil fails to register their lateness, and there has been no notification of a planned or unplanned absence, parents will be contacted to confirm their whereabouts. This may lead to anxiety on the part of the parents and therefore it is most important that the correct lateness procedure is followed. A pupil arriving late twice in a week will receive a lunchtime detention. A pupil who is late five or more times in a half term will be required to pre-register with the Head of Year at 8.15am every morning for two weeks. Failure to attend pre-registration or further late arrival at school will result in a pupil being removed from lessons and being sent home.

In Class

Pupils should stand when a member of staff enters the classroom, unless instructed otherwise. Pupils must arrive punctually for lessons and must bring the relevant text books, exercise books and all necessary equipment, including their computer device. If a pupil anticipates missing a class because of a music lesson, or for any other reason, they must ask the permission of the teacher concerned at least 24 hours in advance. Whenever pupils miss a lesson, they must arrange to catch up with the work they have missed (including homework) in their own time. Homework is set electronically through MS Teams Assignments, to which all pupils have access, so catching up when absent is straightforward.

SCHOOL PROCEDURES Travelling to School by the School Coach Service All bookings for the School Coach Service can be made via a bespoke website: johnlyon.vectare.co.uk

marked. Harrow Borough operate controlled parking restrictions around the School. Please note these currently operate between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Traffic wardens are prevalent, and tickets will be issued during these times.

All enquiries relating to the service should be submitted using the Contact Us section of the above website.

The School implements a voluntary one-way system in order to reduce traffic congestion. We urge everyone to drive up Middle Road and out via either Crown Street or Byron Hill Road so that all traffic is going the same way. We appreciate the efforts made by parents in helping us to ensure that Middle Road remains as traffic-free, and therefore as safe, as possible. Please see the map below.

Delivering and Collecting Pupils During term time Middle Road and the adjoining streets can experience severe traffic congestion, particularly at the beginning, or near the end, of the academic day given the number of Schools in and around the Hill. Parents are requested, if possible, to find alternative locations when dropping their children and/or collecting them from the School. Whitmore Road and Lower Road are two such possibilities. Please also avoid parking in the restricted areas outside the School entrance, which are clearly

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SCHOOL UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE The School has a formal uniform which should be correctly worn both in School and on the journey to and from School. Pupils must conform to the dress and appearance regulations at all times of the School day and on all School occasions/trips/fixtures unless alternative instructions are given by a member of staff. Very expensive items of clothing should be avoided.

All items of clothing should be clearly named. Years 7 – 11 Uniform

GIRLS Shoes Should be black leather and smart. Shoes should not be open toed, cover the ankle or be of a canvas material. High-heeled shoes are not permitted. Socks Plain navy knee-high socks Tights Plain navy opaque tights Skirt Pleated grey kilt. Shirt Plain white short or long sleeved The shirt should be tucked in at all times. The top button fastened. Undergarments if worn under a formal shirt should be plain white. School Tie Maroon and navy. The tie should be worn at the correct length. Pullover Maroon V-Neck jumper with School crest. Blazer Navy blue with School crest Coat Coats should be navy blue or black (without clearly visible logo) Leather coats should not be worn. Hooded jackets/sweatshirts must not be worn. Coats and outdoor wear should not be worn around School during the working day. School Bag Navy Blue ergonomic rucksack with school crest. School Scarf Navy and maroon striped. Headwear Pupils may wear John Lyon ‘beanie’ hats to and from School but no other headgear may be worn with School uniform. Hats are not to be worn indoors. Pupils who wear a hijab should wear one that is plain and of a single, sober colour; we would advise navy or black.

BOYS

Shoes Should be black leather and smart. Shoes should not be open toed, cover the ankle or be of a canvas material. Socks Plain black or dark grey. Trousers Dark grey, polyester/worsted (not cotton casual type). Shirt Plain white. The shirt should be tucked in at all times. The top button fastened. undergarments if worn under a formal shirt should be plain white. Tie School colours maroon and navy. Pullover Maroon V-Neck jumper with School crest. Blazer Navy blue with School crest. Coat Coats should be navy blue or black plain (without clearly visible logo). Leather coats should not be worn. Hooded jackets/sweatshirts must not be worn. Coats and outdoor wear should not be worn around School during the working day. School Bag Navy Blue ergonomic rucksack with school crest. School Scarf Navy and maroon striped. Headwear Pupils may wear John Lyon ‘beanie’ hats to and from School but no other headgear may be worn with School uniform. Hats are not to be worn indoors. Pupils who wear a turban should wear one that is plain and of a single, sober colour; we would advise navy or black.

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE Sports Kit GIRLS P. E. Kit • Maroon Gilbert Polo or ‘T’ Shirt with School crest • Navy Gilbert Skort with School crest • White socks • Non-Marking trainers • Navy Swimming costume

Sports Kit BOYS P. E. Kit • Maroon Gilbert Polo or ‘T’ Shirt with School crest • Navy Gilbert Skort with School crest • White socks • Non-Marking trainers • Navy Swimming costume

Outdoor Games Kit • Gilbert Games shirt with School crest • Navy Gilbert Skort with School crest • Navy Gilbert games socks • White Gilbert training or gym socks • Outdoor trainers and or astro hockey shoes • Navy Gilbert tracksuit trousers with School crest (two styles – only one required) • Navy Gilbert Fleece with School crest • Shin pads • Mouth guard for hockey (dentist fitted, done through the School at end of Autumn Term) • Football boots (studded) (For those choosing football club) • Water bottle

Outdoor Games Kit • Gilbert Games shirt with School crest • Navy Gilbert shorts with School crest • Navy Gilbert games socks • Football boots (studded) • Outdoor trainers and or astro hockey shoes • Navy Gilbert tracksuit trousers with School crest (two styles – only one required) • Navy Gilbert Fleece with School crest • Blue Gilbert cricket cap with School crest • Shin pads • Mouth guard for hockey (dentist fitted, done through the School at end of Autumn Term) • Water bottle

Summer Term – Cricket • Navy Gilbert tracksuit trousers with School crest (two styles – only one required) • Maroon Gilbert Polo or ‘T’ Shirt with School crest • Blue Gilbert cricket cap with School crest Only buy below if selected to represent the A team • Off white Gilbert cricket shirt with School crest • Off white Gilbert cricket trousers with School crest • Off white Gilbert long sleeved/sleeveless jumper with School crest Summer Term – Tennis (Team) • Maroon Gilbert Polo or ‘T’ Shirt with School crest • Navy Gilbert Skort with School crest (shorts) • White Gilbert training or gym socks Optional extras • Navy Gilbert Full Zip Jacket with School crest • Navy Gilbert Leggings • Navy Gilbert Base Layers • Navy Gilbert Sports bag

Summer Term – Cricket • Off white Gilbert cricket shirt with School crest • Off white Gilbert cricket trousers with School crest • Blue Gilbert cricket cap with School crest • Off white Gilbert long sleeved/sleeveless jumper with School crest Summer Term – Tennis (Team) • Maroon Gilbert Polo or ‘T’ Shirt with School crest • Navy Gilbert Shorts with School crest Optional extras • Navy Gilbert Full Zip Jacket with School crest • Navy Gilbert Base Layers • Navy Gilbert Sports bag

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE Appearance Hair (girls) Hair must be tidy and natural looking. • Shoulder length or longer hair must be tied up. • Hair must be of a natural colour; highlights and lowlights are not permitted. • Hair accessories/hair ties should be plain navy. Hair (boys) Pupils’ hair styles should be that of a business professional, short and smart. • Steps/lines/shaved sides are not permitted. • Hair should not be so short as that more scalp than hair is visible over any selected area. As a guide, grade 2 is suggested as the minimum length of hair to comply with this rule. • Any style should not have any extreme difference in hair lengths. • There should be no visible use of any hair product. • Hair should be of a natural colour; highlights and lowlights are not permitted

House Colours Butler: Blue Moore: Yellow Norwood: Green Vaughan Red Sixth Form Principles and Policy Members of the Sixth Form should be formally dressed. The style and colour of clothing should be consistent with a formal working environment. Final judgment of acceptability of any aspect of Dress/Personal Appearance rests with the Head of Sixth Form.

Details of Dress and Personal Appearance • Dark two- or three-piece business suit. • Formal, plain long-sleeved pale shirt and tie. • Dark, formal leather shoes and dark socks. • A plain, dark, sober waistcoat or V-Neck pullover may be worn in cold weather. Those in any doubt should contact the relevant • Overcoats or other outdoor wear must be Head of Year, before any restyling. dark and plain and not worn in and around school during normal school day. Jewellery is not permitted unless for • Sixth Formers must be clean-shaven (unless religious reasons. This includes the Head of Sixth Form or Head of Year has rings, necklaces, wristbands, been notified by a parent that a beard is to be bracelets, ear studs and earrings. worn on religious grounds). Facial Hair All students must be clean• No earrings or ear studs are permitted in any shaven (unless the School has circumstances. been notified by a parent that a • Sixth Formers in school teams will be beard is to be worn on religious expected to wear the appropriate school kit grounds). for that sport, as directed by sports staff. Make up Make up should be discreet • Sixth Formers who participate in games and Body art No visible body art is on-site activities will be expected to wear permissible School P.E. Kit or Outdoor Games Kit, as Nail varnish Nail varnish of any colour should appropriate. not be worn Religious wear Pupils who choose to wear a hijab or turban should wear one that is plain and of a single, sober colour; we would advise navy or black

SCHOOL UNIFORM Uniform Purchasing and Essential Items School Uniform can be purchased from: Pullens Schoolwear4kids John Lyon School Uniform Website Link: www.uniform4kids.com

School Games and PE Kit Can be purchased online from: Grays Sportswear John Lyons Sportswear - Website Link: www.graysteamsports.com/collections/john-lyonschool

Uniform Purchasing Guidelines/Essential Items Years 7 - 11 School Uniform Description Blazer Tie Pullover School Bag Shoes Socks Trousers Skirt Shirt

Coat

Scarf Beanie Hat

School uniform Pullens/ Schoolwear4kids YES YES YES

Compulsory Uniform YES YES NO

YES

Available at Pullens but you can purchase from any high street retailer Available at Pullens but you can purchase from any high street retailer YES

YES

Navy blue with School crest School tie maroon/navy Maroon V-Neck jumper with the School crest. Navy ergonomic rucksack with School crest Formal black (not training shoes, no Velcro, suede or boots) Boys - Plain black or dark grey Girls - Plain navy knee length or navy opaque tights Boys - Dark grey, charcoal polyester/worsted (not cotton casual type) Girls - Pleated grey kilt Plain white. Long or short sleeved. The shirt should be tucked in at all times. The top button fastened. Undergarments if worn under a formal shirt should be plain white Coats should be plain navy blue or black (without clearly visible logo).

YES

Available at Pullens but you can purchase from any high street retailer

School scarf, navy and maroon Navy blue with School crest

YES YES

NO Although a waterproof coat is recommended for wet/very cold weather NO NO

YES

SCHOOL UNIFORM Sports Kit Boys Years 7 - 11 PE/Games Kit PE Kit Gilbert Polo OR T-Shirt Gilbert Shorts Training / Gym socks Trainers/Astro Trainers Swim trunks

Description

John Lyon Sports Wear - Grays Teamwear

Compulsory Uniform

Maroon with School crest

YES

Navy Blue with School crest White

YES YES

Navy Speedo type (Knee or mid- thigh length)

YES Available on Grays Teamwear website but you can purchase from any high street retailer You can purchase from any high street retailer Can purchase from any high street retailer

Navy with School crest

YES

Non-marking sole

YES YES

Games Kit Gilbert Games Shirt Gilbert Games Shorts Games Socks Gilbert tracksuit trousers

Navy with School crest

YES

Navy with School crest Navy with School crest. (Two styles – only ONE required)

YES YES

Gilbert Fleece Football Boots

Navy with School crest Any colour with studs

YES Available on Grays Teamwear website but you can purchase from any high street retailer Astro Hockey boots/shoes available on Grays Teamwear website but you can purchase from any high street retailer You can purchase from any High Street retailer NO

YES YES

Outside Trainers / Any colour Astro Boots Shin pads Mouth guard for Hockey

Games Bag

Dentist fitted, arranged by the School at end of the Autumn Term Any water bottle – preferably made from recycled or sustainable material Navy with School crest

Gilbert Base Layers

Navy with or without School crest

Water Bottle

YES

YES YES

Available on Grays Teamwear YES website but you can purchase from any high street retailer Available on Grays Teamwear YES website but you can purchase another sports bag from any high street retailer YES NO

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE Sports Kit Girls Years 7 - 11 PE/Games Kit PE Kit Gilbert Polo OR T-Shirt Gilbert Skort Training / Gym socks Trainers/Astro Trainers Swimming costume Games Kit Gilbert Games Shirt Gilbert Games Skort Games Socks Gilbert tracksuit trousers Gilbert Fleece Football Boots

Description

John Lyon Sportswear Grays Teamwear

Compulsory Uniform

Maroon with School crest

YES

Navy Blue with School crest White

YES Available on Grays Teamwear website but you can purchase from any high street retailer You can purchase from any high street retailer Can purchase from any high street retailer

YES YES

Non-marking sole Navy Speedo type costume

YES

Navy with School crest

YES

Navy with School crest Navy with School crest. (Two styles – only ONE required)

YES YES

Navy with School crest Any colour with studs

YES YES – for those taking football club YES

Shin pads

Water Bottle Games Bag Gilbert leggings

YES

Navy with School crest

Outside Trainers / Any colour – For outdoor Astro Boots sport, Tennis, Netball, Athletics, Hockey etc.

Mouth guard for Hockey

YES

Dentist fitted, arranged by the School at end of the Autumn Term Any water bottle – preferably made from recycled or sustainable material Navy with School crest Navy with School crest (Vixen II Leggings)

YES NO

Available on Grays Teamwear YES website but you can purchase from any high street retailer Available on Grays Teamwear YES website but you can purchase from any high street retailer YES NO

SCHOOL MANAGED DEVICES (SMD) Dear Parent / Guardian, It is with great excitement that we welcome your child to join the School Managed Device (SMD) programme at John Lyon. As part of the equipment needed to take part in lessons and to get the most out of their learning at John Lyon, all pupils are required to bring their SMD to school every day. Devices have provided an exciting opportunity so far for the School to develop a new style of education which better fulfils the needs of an increasingly digital world and workplace. This will of course not replace handwriting skills and written work completely, especially while examinations are still completed in this style. We are delighted that John Lyon was recognised for its digital provision in the EdTech 50 publication from the Education Foundation, listing the top 50 schools in the UK who are using digital technology in education. (For more information please see http://www.ednfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/EDTECH-50SCHOOLS-2019.pdf ) Is it essential to join the programme? How do I join? Yes, all new pupils in September 2022 will require a SMD. Parents of new pupils will already have purchased their device using the School’s online portal. What are the expectations of the School Managed Device (SMD) programme? All pupils in school will require a SMD, bringing this device to lessons is compulsory. The School expects this device should be one of the specified models, purchased through the School portal. Parents are responsible for insuring the device, with insurance included in the initial purchase. The device remains the property of the pupil and parents.

Where pupils purchase a device through the School portal and have valid insurance, the IT Department will provide support in the case of loss or damage. This includes administrating insurance claims or repairs and providing a similar replacement device in the interim. The School undertakes to manage software updates, anti-virus and insurance arrangements for SMDs. The pupil is responsible for the condition of the SMD brought to school. SMDs should be charged outside of school. SMDs should be capable of lasting a full day without recharging. The School will manage controls on the device regarding which software/apps are able to be installed on it. The School will monitor SMD devices during the School Day. Can you give me some examples of how the devices will be used? Examples include but are not limited to: checking School emails and the School’s Virtual Learning Environments and Microsoft Teams to plan their work and club commitments; contributing to and collaborating on shared online documents such as a set of class notes in OneNote; accessing educational multimedia; completing digital quizzes; updating reflective logs during tutor periods; completing questionnaires; accessing web-based learning resources. Will my child’s device be secure? All pupils are assigned lockers in which they can safely lock away their belongings. The CCTV system covers all lockers that are in public areas. All devices will be required to be password protected using our security settings.

SCHOOL MANAGED DEVICES (SMD) What is OneNote and how will the School use it? Microsoft OneNote works like an electronic ring-binder to store and record all notes, images, to-do lists and other material. OneNote notebooks can be synchronised offline to laptops and mobile devices such that pupils can access them from multiple devices. Some teachers will use OneNote to deliver lessons; pupils will have access to these notes as well as being able to collaborate with each other in shared areas of the notebooks. How will you help keep my child safe online? The School has a comprehensive firewall system to monitor and filter incoming and outgoing usage through the School network. When using the School WiFi, the content your pupil accesses online is filtered to prevent him from accessing inappropriate content for their age. The School has a comprehensive firewall system to monitor and filter incoming and outgoing usage through the School network. Likewise, when your child uses a School device, their screen is monitored remotely and access to material deemed inappropriate, or a cause for concern, will be sent to, and dealt with, by a Senior Teacher. Whilst we can filter internet content accessed on site, our main aim is to educate your child about the benefits and dangers of internet use. The various dangers and negative online trends amongst teenagers are addressed in regular assemblies, tutor time and PSCHE sessions. We also recognise that in a digital world there are also many positives to be found in building a Digital Footprint as many businesses and Universities now perform online audits on each applicant before offering positions and places. It has therefore a key focus of ours to encourage every pupil in every year group to begin creating and building a positive online reputation for themselves so they can be safe in the knowledge that their Digital Footprint will impress future Universities and potential employers.

Does the School have an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for pupils? Yes. To help keep your child safe on the internet they are required to sign and adhere to an Acceptable Use Policy that stipulates when, where and how they can use their device in School. A condition of this policy is that 3G/4G is not to be used inside School; pupils should only use School WiFi to access online material. This is extremely important as it allows us to use a range of software to monitor and filter the content they can access. A copy of the AUP can be found in the ‘Policies’ section of the Parent Portal. Will my child spend too much time looking at a digital device screen? We will actively encourage the use of technology to aid learning and complete work in School, but we also understand that pupils should maintain healthy levels of screen-time and socialise with their friends. To promote a healthy use of devices pupils are encouraged to attend at least two of the many clubs on offer. To reinforce this positive approach to devices and support your child to use technology positively at home, we must ensure we work together to foster good habits. We suggest you also encourage devices to be used for work purposes, but advise you to create boundaries at home as to where technology is used. For example, we would advocate that you do not allow phones in the bedroom, or at the dinner table and that you make use of the parental control features available on most devices. Parental support and boundaries alongside our own rules will help to ensure their use of devices is monitored, constructive and healthy.

SCHOOL MANAGED DEVICES (SMD) Do you know of any useful online safety resources for parents? Yes. The links below contain much useful information. Guidance such as this is also saved on the Parent Portal. Internet Matters: www.internetmatters.org/advice NSPCC: www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/ keep- ing-children-safe/online-safety Safer Internet: www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers Childnet: www.childnet.com/resources/supporting-young-people-online Thinkuknow: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents Should you have queries regarding your child’s device please feel free to direct them towards me (JEH@johnlyon.org) or to your child’s Tutor in September. Drop in sessions will be offered to new pupils in the Digital Hub during the school day in September, should they need help using their device in the early stages of term. It is through this collaborative approach between parents and the School that we hope pupils can learn how to use technology safely and with the greatest educational benefit. I look forward to welcoming your child to John Lyon in September. Yours sincerely, Dr J Honeysett Head of Digital Learning

PRE-SEASON TRAINING Dear Parent & Player, I am pleased to confirm the details for the forthcoming Autumn Term Football and Hockey Programmes 2022-23.

All new Pupils joining the School in September 2022 are most welcome to attend their relevant age group sessions.

Pre-season Training 2022-23 Listed below are the dates and times for each of the School Football and girls Hockey squads (next year’s age groups) planned pre-season trainings for the first week back in September.

The sessions will take place at The John Lyon School Playing Fields, Sudbury Hill, HA1 3SB

Squad Date Time Venue Football Saturday 3rd September 1.00pm - 2.30pm - Senior squads (Year 11 - U6) Football Saturday 3rd September 9.00am - 10.30am - U12s (Year 7) Saturday 10th September Hockey Saturday 3rd September 11.00am - 12.00pm Sudbury - U12/13 Girls (Year 7&8) Saturday 10th September Playing Fields Football Saturday 3rd September 11.00am – 12.30pm - U13s (Year 8) Saturday 10th September HA1 3SB Football Saturday 3rd September 9.00am – 10:30am - U14s (Year 9) Saturday 10th September Football Saturday 3rd September 11.00am – 12.30pm - U15s (Year 10) Saturday 10th September Football Saturday 4th September 11.00am – 12.30pm - U15s (Year 10) Year 8 Girls wishing to participate in football, will be given the opportunity to train both Hockey and Football during the 11.00am – 12.30pm session. Please check the School website through the holidays for further updates Please note: The football sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing football. The Hockey session is specifically for girls (boys hockey will be in the Spring Term). Please arrive promptly; correctly dressed in the School sports clothing with the full School tracksuit; bring both studded or moulded boots and non-studded sports footwear (to be used on the astro-turf if required); shin pads; full training kit and plenty of fluid in your own drinking bottle.

PRE-SEASON TRAINING It is a condition of participation in the John Lyon School Sporting Programme that coaches, players and parents abide by and accept the John Lyon Sports Charter without exception. Football is the largest participation sport at John Lyon; and with over 21 teams competing throughout the Autumn and Spring Terms, competition for places in the teams is high. John Lyon School appoints experienced teachers and qualified coaches to take charge of its teams and make selection decisions. It is therefore requested that these selections are respected in the knowledge that the selection process is a continuous assessment, which allows for movement of pupils within teams to ensure they are selected for squads best suited to their current level of ability. It is also requested that any pupils keen on representing the school teams, in the first instance, who are not able to attend the pre-season training should inform either Mr Rice (RAR@johnlyon.org) or Mr Ling (ASL@johnlyon.org) via email for Football and Hockey respectively. Hockey Mouthguards It is a requirement for all pupils playing hockey to have and use a mouthguard and shin pads during training and for matches. Therefore, all girls will require a mouthguard and shinpads from the start of term. The Sports Department will issue and provide each girl with a custom fit OPRO mouthguard on Saturday 3rd September and/or during their first session on Monday 5th September.

Sports Glasses Following recent recommendations from The Football Association (FA) and England Hockey, to ensure the safety of all its pupils whilst playing sport, John Lyon requires all pupils who wear prescriptive glasses during competition to wear polycarbonate sports glasses. These glasses should be secured tightly to the player’s head by an elasticated sports band, and not the traditional temple piece frames; however, it is important to stress that although these types of sports lenses are intended to offer the best level of protection available, there is always the possibility that the wearer may sustain an eye or facial injury due to severe impact or because of the nature of athletic activity. Should pupils feel uncomfortable wearing sports glasses, they do also have the option of wearing contact lenses.

PRE-SEASON TRAINING Autumn Term Training outside of Timetabled Games Squad

Date/Time/Venue

Further Information

Senior Squads (Year 11- U6)

Mondays 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Sudbury playing fields)

U12s (Year 7) Boys and Girls

Thursdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Sudbury playing fields)

Girls Hockey (Year 7&8)

Wednesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Sudbury playing fields)

U13s (Year 8) Boys and Girls

Thursdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Sudbury playing fields)

U14s (Year 9)

Wednesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Sudbury playing fields)

All pupils selected for A & B teams in their respective age groups are expected to train to remain eligible for matchday selection. Once term begins, please note that pupils will need to make alternative transport arrangements to get home if they attend training as they will not be able to catch the school buses. Parents are welcome to pick their child up from Sudbury if they wish. Any pupils who are unable to attend training for any reason should inform their team manager as soon as possible.

U15s (Year 10)

Wednesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Sudbury playing fields)

Yours sincerely,

Mr S Cloete Director of Sport

Mr R Rice Head of Football

Mr A Ling Head of Hockey

SHC@johnlyon.org

RAR@johnlyon.org

ASL@johnlyon.org

JOHN LYON SPORTS CHARTER The Aim The aim of sport at John Lyon is to provide a sports programme that is based on positive, life changing ideals. We believe in the development of the whole child, the fostering of an ‘active life’ philosophy and the promotion of a lifetime investment in sport and physical activity. This sporting ethos celebrates enjoyment, equality of access, breadth of participation and excellence both on and away from the sporting arena. Sport at John Lyon encompass, embraces and promotes the School’s Values and broadens the pupils life skills and challenges them in many ways to strive to be the best they can be.

“Sports ideally teach discipline and commitment.They challenge you and build character for everything you do in life.” Howie Long

Representative Sport Policy It is an honour and a privilege to be selected to represent the School and with this comes a number of responsibilities, both on and off the pitch. Sporting fixtures provide a wealth of community spirit and enjoyment for the boys, staff and spectating parents. In order to ensure all sports teams are as competitive as possible, the following expectations from the School, boys and parents are outlined below. We the John Lyon School will: • Ensure that the same passion, enthusiasm and commitment that the Games/PE staff have is shared and embodied through the sporting ethos of John Lyon School. • Provide the structure for enjoyable, fun and competitive opportunities to enhance the sporting aims and ethos of John Lyon School and promote the School Values. • Create opportunities to encourage leadership, teamwork and cooperation. • Provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all players to be involved. • Select pupils to participate for any representative teams based on attendance at training sessions, extra-curricular sports clubs and commitment to school sport in general. Selection will be based on talent and enthusiasm. • Ensure that all pupils are safe and enjoy the highs and lows of regular competitive and non-competitive school sport. • Publish team sheets on the fixture notice boards, the School website and SOCS well in advance of fixtures. Pupils will be responsible for checking these places for their inclusion in teams. • Ensure that team sheets will contain all details of the fixture and indicate when pupils should meet, where the fixture is and approximately what time we should return to school. • Publish fixtures in the School’s termly Blue Diary, and ensure these are updated on the School website and be available through SOCS. • Always be available for communication through the email address of the head of each sport and or the Director of Sport’s office phone or email.

I the Sports Performer will: • Embody the sporting ethos of John Lyon School and will always endeavour to try my best. • Ensure that I regularly attend sports training and extra-curricular clubs and demonstrate a personal commitment to School sport. Should I be unable to attend, I will notify the respective member of staff prior to the session. • Enjoy the game by respecting the officials and coaches, and accepting the judgement of the officials. • Recognise fair play and congratulate good performances by both teammates and the opposition. • Play in the spirit of the game demonstrating good sportsmanship. • On being selected to play for a school team, ensure that I read the notice and notify my parents of the fixture and ask them to check the website or contact the PE Department for further details if needed. • Make sure that I have all my equipment and be attired in the correct clothing and kit for all training and fixtures. • If I am unable to play for any reason, let the member of Games/PE Staff know as soon as possible in order that another student may be selected instead. • Always try my hardest and represent John Lyon to the best of my ability. • Catch up on any work I may have missed during the course of a fixture.

I the Parent/Carer will: • Support the sporting ethos of the School and encourage our young people to lead active and healthy lives, particularly through supporting their attendance at training and fixtures. • Encourage and promote participation in sport and extra-curricular opportunities that our children are interested in. • Support our son’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport, whilst encouraging and guiding him to accept responsibility for his own performance and behaviour. • Check the School Blue Diary, School website and or SOCS for details about forthcoming fixtures and will contact the Games/PE Department if I have any queries or questions. • Give permission for my child to attend fixtures if and when selected and will support them in catching up any missed work. • Contact the Games/PE staff giving prior notice of unavailability for any fixture with the expectation that if selected my son will participate unless in extraordinary circumstances. • Notify the Games/PE staff at the earliest opportunity with regard illness or injury that may affect selection of any team, prior to the fixture. • Support and spectate at any fixtures in a positive and appropriate manner allowing the coaching staff and officials to perform their roles effectively. The above points are essential standards associated with the John Lyon sporting culture; it is what we all want sport to be. In effect it represents a code of conduct for our community and is intended to be inclusive of all.

SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION Main School Office 0208 515 9400 Enquiries@johnlyon.org School Absence absence@johnlyon.org Admissions Office 0208 515 9443/9488 admissions@johnlyon.org School Nurse 0208 515 9423 Lauren.Bates@johnlyon.org Finance Department 0208 515 9478 Aiying.Tan@johnlyon.org Head of Lower Section Miss S Patel SBP@johnlyon.org Head of Year 7 Mr R Rice RAR@johnlyon.org Head of Year 8 Mrs S Aboagye SNA@johnlyon.org Head of Year 9 Mr A Furniss AJF@johnlyon.org Head of Year 10 Mr L Felgate LHF@johnlyon.org Head of Activities Mr A Ling ASL@johnlyon.org Director of Sport Mr S Cloete SHC@johnlyon.org Director of Music Mr H Jones HRJ@johnlyon.org

TERM DATES

Autumn term 2022 Monday 5 September 2022 – Wednesday 14 December 2022

Half term Monday 17 October 2022 – Friday 28 October 2022

Notes

Staff Training Day – Thursday 1 September 2022 New Pupil Induction Day – Friday 2 September 2022

Spring term 2023 Thursday 5 January 2023 – Friday 24 March 2023

Half term

Monday 13 February 2023 – Friday 17 February 2023

Notes

Staff Training Day – Wednesday 4 January 2023

Summer term 2023 Tuesday 18 April 2023 – Friday 7 July 2023

Half term

Monday 29 May 2023 – Friday 2 June 2023

Notes

Staff Training Day – Monday 17 April 2023

LEARNING SUPPORT - SCREENING AT ENTRY SEPTEMBER 2022 Screening

On entering the School, new pupils in the lower year groups take two short tests (Screening at Entry papers) as well as a Reading Comprehension test. These are not diagnostic tests. The two short tests are designed to help alert us to potential learning difficulties. Screening tests are not competitive and no specific preparation is required.

Support Register. Parents are informed of the strategies included on the Pupil Profile.

Learning Support Lessons and Monitoring

Where appropriate the Learning Support Department will design lessons specifically aimed at addressing difficulties experienced by the pupil concerned. The Learning Support department can also offer support for pupils with EAL (English Follow-up as an Additional Language). The lessons are mainly The Screening tests are marked by the Learning offered on a short-term basis, according to needs. Support Department. If we have any concerns Parents will be informed and encouraged to take arising from these tests, the pupil is then asked to an active part in the process. Progress as well as attend a follow up review with a specialist teacher. the use of strategies is monitored and reviewed Parents will be subsequently informed of the as appropriate. outcome if specific areas of need arise. If you have any questions or any concern, please do not hesitate to contact the Form Tutor, Head of Year and the Learning Support Department. Learning Support Department Our main aims are to identify potential learning Ms Sophie Blanchard Dip. RSA (SpLD) difficulties, provide strategies to pupils, teachers SCB@johnlyon.org and parents as well as to boost the confidence Head of Learning Support of the pupils in order to enable them to flourish during their time at the School. There is no negativity attached to the reputation of the pupils receiving Learning Support. Pupils are supported in the school as a whole for a wide range of reasons and needs. A decision is eventually made with the parents as to whether a pupil might benefit from being placed on the Learning Support Register. A pupil on the Learning Support Register will have a Learning Support Pupil Profile advising subject teachers of strengths, needs as well as strategies for support at school and at home. A pupil may also be offered targeted Learning Support provision.

Pupil Profile

The Learning Support Pupil Profile highlights areas of strengths and weaknesses discussed with the pupil as well as a summary of needs and strategies. It is circulated to the subject teachers, the Form Tutor as well as Head of Year who can also access the information through the Learning

PARENTPAY The School ‘Deli-card’ and ParentPay

When a pupil joins the School, they will receive their ‘deli-card’ from the School office. Each card is unique to each pupil. The card is a form of ID for the pupils, but it can also be used in a similar way as a bank debit card for purchasing items from the breakfast and breaktime menu. It is also a means for pupils to operate the printing facilities in School and for signing into our Live Register system (if they ever need to leave School early i.e. for medical appointment or arrive later than the normal registration time). The card is therefore a particularly important piece of School equipment and we would ask you to remind your child to keep their card very safely. In order to add funds to the deli-card, should your child wish to purchase breakfast and/or snacks items, the School uses a convenient secure online service called ParentPay. Some of you may well already be familiar with ParentPay as it is widely used in many schools across the country. The aim is to offer a simple and more convenient way for parents to top up their child’s deli-card and to significantly reduce the need for our pupils to carry cash or cheques to School. Parents can also currently use the ParentPay service to top up their child’s printing account and to purchase a replacement deli-card. The School will periodically add other items which can be purchased via ParentPay and we will keep you updated as and when this happens. If the card is lost, please contact the Central Administration Team to notify us immediately.

Parent Pay Activation

Very shortly after their first day in school, all new pupils will be given a letter to take home to parents. We will notify you to let you know that your child has been given the letter. This letter will contain personal activation details to enable you to set up your ParentPay account. Due to security restrictions, we are not permitted

to email these details over to you. Your secure online account will be activated using a unique username and password; you will be prompted to change these on your first login, and to keep them safe and secure. Once you have activated your account you can make online payments straight away. We ask parents to allow at least 48 hours for us to receive the payment and for the funds to be added to your child’s card ready for them to purchase their snack items. A good time to top up for the forthcoming week would be a Thursday, so funds are ready on Monday. You can top up as much as you want though, for example to cover a month, and we can set a daily spend limit if you would like to send a request to the Central Administration Team. You will be able to monitor how your child is spending their ‘snack’ money and your balance via your ParentPay account. For any general queries regarding the deli-card, setting daily limits, statements of spend etc please contact the Central Administration Team at CAT@johnlyon.org or call the team on 0208 515 9400. For further information on ParentPay and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit www.parentpay.com.

John Lyon School Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill. HA2 0HN 020 8515 9400 enquiries@johnlyon.org