Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Year 7 Transition 2023

General Information Key Information

Welcome

Welcome to Year 7, we look forward to seeing you again in September

Your start date is :

Wednesday 6th September, 2023

We have put together this information booklet which we hope will answer some questions you may have about your first day at Merchant Taylors' Boys' School

As you embark on the initial weeks of term there will be a lot of information to absorb, but our network of Staff and Pupils will be on hand to help you every step of the way as you adjust to a new routine

We will do everything we can to ensure that your transition into Senior school is as smooth as possible, but if you do need anything at all, please just ask

The Year 7 Team

Contact Details

Merchant Taylors' Boys' School 186 Liverpool Road Crosby Liverpool L23 0QP

Reception Telephone Number : 0151 928 3308

Email Address : infomtbs@merchanttaylors com

Useful Telephone Numbers

To Report an Absence

Please telephone Reception (by 8:40am) 0151 928 3308

Welcome to MTBS

Congratulations on gaining a place at Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School I am delighted that you will be joining us

I can well remember my own emotions when I joined the school: a mixture of excitement, enthusiasm and a little nervousness I can also remember how kind and friendly everyone was, helping me fit in, answering my questions and pointing me in the right direction when I appeared a little lost I am certain that you will find that there are many people, both older pupils and staff, who are only too keen to help you settle quickly into life at Merchant Taylors'

We all want you to do well at school but, above all, we want you to be content and to make the most of all the opportunities that are available to you Boys who are busy and who throw themselves whole-heartedly into all aspects of school life are often those who are most happy

I am really looking forward to getting to know you and your parents over the course of the year

Have a good summer and I will see you in September

Mr D Williams Headmaster, Merchant Taylors' Boys' School

Small things grow in harmony

Merchant Taylors' School Ethos

'Concordia Parvae Res Crescunt'

Welcome

Hello and a very warm welcome to Merchant Taylors’ Year 7 We are delighted to be welcoming you to Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School in September and we hope you are really looking forward to embarking on this new and exciting time in your school journey

As Head of Year 7, my job will be to oversee Year 7, working alongside the rest of the pastoral team form tutors and your subject teachers to ensure you have a smooth transition into Senior School

We want you to settle in quickly and thrive as you develop from Junior school boys into young men This year, I want to ensure that you have an enjoyable and rewarding first year at Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School

I’m sure that you are very excited about starting your senior school journey but understandably, you might also be feeling a little nervous or apprehensive Please don’t worry- that it entirely normal! When you start, you will see that there is a wonderful team of staff and pupils around you to help and support you I have no doubt that you will soon settle into Year 7 and make lots of new friends

At Merchant Taylors’, there is so much you can get involved with You will study new and exciting subjects, get involved in new sports, be able to try new musical activities along with much more too! I very much look forward to meeting you all soon,

Warm wishes

Heads Boy's Team

Merchant Taylors' Girls School

Welcome

Welcome to Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School!

We hope you are feeling excited to start your Merchant Taylors' Boys' School journey We want to assure you that you will receive the support you need to feel safe and secure here at School and help you to feel settled and ready to begin your new learning journey It can be difficult and quite overwhelming to venture into a new environment, but Merchants provides a huge sense of family and community which will help you to settle in quickly

As you begin your journey through Merchant Taylors', you may initially feel nervous All our boys will help you adjust and set off in the right direction; prefects may be best suited for any difficult questions They can easily be found wearing an orange tie or by posters around the school

Our boys will be able to support you and help you to adjust The older students are always on hand to offer advice and support as they have been through the same experience In addition, the wonderful staff and teachers will be there to provide guidance throughout your time here at Merchants and ensure you feel welcomed and settled in as quickly as possible Please don’t forget that we are here to support you too and to be your voice in school, so please don’t be afraid to approach any of us if you see us in the corridorwe are more than happy to chat with you!

So, what is Merchants?

Merchants is not just a school; it is a family environment where so many students can flourish with the amazing opportunities given

Merchant Taylors is a place for every student to feel heard, included, and somewhere that pupils can go to make everlasting relationships Merchant Taylors provides a structured environment for learning and socialisation which can help pupils to develop skills and knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives It also provides opportunities for pupils to explore their interests and passions and to develop friendships and connections which will last a lifetime

Merchants can also provide a sense of purpose for so many students and help pupils set high goals which can be achieved and attained by using a sense of responsibility

In School, every day is a new chance to try something new, and you should try to grasp every opportunity that arises by throwing yourself into School life This will allow you to make lots of friends and to learn new things about yourself and new hobbies that you may enjoy doing

When you start here in September, try to immerse yourself in lots of exciting new opportunities, this will allow you to meet many different people, who could become lifelong friends No matter if you already know anyone or not, it is always a good idea to take advantage of opportunities you are being given to meet new people and try to make lots of new connections Moving to secondary school is a big change for anyone, especially those moving from a different school You may feel scared about what is to come, but don’t worry, this is natural As the head boy team, we were all once in your position and felt the way you are now feeling However, we are here to remind you that although this may be daunting it is also exciting and you have many things ahead to look forward to

As we were once where you are now we can offer some useful advice to help you make this step Firstly, Merchants has a lot to offer and as we mentioned earlier, we encourage you to take every new opportunity that comes your way to ensure you have the best time possible whilst here Throw yourself into every experience even if you have to venture outside your comfort zone Merchants will be a welcoming environment with a friendly face around the corner, don’t be afraid to reach out to someone if you need help or reassurance, this is perfectly normal and nothing to shy away from

You will meet many amazing new people and make friends for life and it is important to remember not to compare yourself to others, everyone ’ s experience is different Finally, your first day is one of many so don’t be disheartened if your new school life is not immediately perfect Take it day by day and remind yourself this new experience is a journey

Something to look forward to about Merchants

is that it will allow you to demonstrate who you are as a person and reach your full potential You will be able to discover what inspires you and the things you are passionate about During your time here, you will develop as an individual and discover more about yourself We encourage you to push yourself in all aspects of school life as well as take a break when you need it and look after your mental health

You’re lucky to be at the very beginning of your story here, you have endless possibilities awaiting you We are very jealous as we have loved our time here and made lasting memories, it has flown by so make the most of every moment

We hope you have an amazing time at Merchants and we can’t wait to meet you and offer any advice you may need

Head Boy Team Merchant Taylors' Boys' School

A Special Welcome from our Current Year 7 Pupils

Hi, my name is Max and I'm here to talk about joining MTBS You may be feeling a bit nervous or even a bit excited for the coming September, but there is no need to feel scared, everyone has felt what you are feeling right now Whether it be fear or if you feel anxious, you will always have someone else who has felt that way and has made it through that feeling For example, when I joined, I was very anxious about it and was quite scared in the morning, but after I had found my friends and had talked to them, I felt ready to see how the week went Everyone in the School has gone through that and they know how it feels, so don’t be afraid to speak up For the first few weeks so many people gave me, or others, a fist pump or a high five and said well done, I don’t think I could walk through the English hallway without getting one Everyone has done this, and you can talk to anyone to ask how they did it, you will always get great advice

Once you are all together, you will be sorted into your houses by our one and only sorting hat! It will tell everyone what house they are in The houses are Stevens (Purple), Waring (Green), Harrison (Yellow) and Armour (Red) I’m in Waring, the current sports day champions, so if you ’ re put in Waring, have fun knowing you ’ ve been put in the best house All the others are good as well, but Waring is, of course, in my opinion at least, the best!

You will then go round with your Form Tutor and look around the School for a bit and you will be given a timetable and you must listen hard in the tour But if you get lost, you can ask a teacher where to find your classrooms

The subjects you will have are Classics/Latin, PSHE, Maths, TENDO, English, Science, History, Geography, DT, Music, French, Spanish, Computer Science, Drama, PE, Games, RS and Art

You will have many school trips We have been on a zoo trip, a residential and a museum trip The residential was for 2 nights, and we took part in many fun events The zoo trip was to Chester Zoo, and we saw all the animals and took part in a special classroom event The museum trip was for what we have studied in TENDO with cultural history of Liverpool

There are many opportunities here for you ranging from after school clubs to lunchtime clubs to even learning an instrument, there is something for everyone to do and find fun You will be given a task on Firefly with the clubs for the term and there will be a sheet in the library in case you forget

Some advice we were given at the start of the year was to say yes to everything that was presented to you because it will only benefit to you in the end You should definitely aim to try as many new things as you possibly can

I’m advising you to try and get on with everyone in your Form because you will be with them for the entire year, and it will be good to make new friends and it will improve your happiness and yourself as a person

I hope you have a great Summer and I'll look forward to seeing you and all the new Year 7s in September

Max Halsall

Present Year 7 Pupil, Merchant Taylors' Boys' School

Welcome Merchant Taylors'

Hi! My name is Osman, and hope you are excited to join our school, Merchant Taylors MTBS is not like any other school, however you will still make friends, learn, and have fun!

Girls School

You will have had an opportunity to tour the school on Induction Day like I did last year, so you know where to go and who your form tutor is You and the new year 12s will only be in on that Induction day so you don’t need to worry about anyone bothering you After this, the school year will start where you will start your adventure will MTBS

When I first started Merchant Taylors, and for two weeks or so, admittedly I got lost Most of the classes were still new to me and I was a bit nervous about starting Senior School However, my teachers and my new friends I had just made were all very nice to me, and made me feel welcome

You’ll be put into forms on that day into one of the four houses we have at Merchant Taylors, which are Armour, Harrison, Stevens, and Waring I I was put into Waring – the best house! From then you will stay within these houses throughout your time in MTBS, where you will make friends and compete in house competitions to be the best house! If you get into Waring, you should be honoured!

Usually, you will have five lessons a day, with transitions or breaks in between Lessons are sixtyfive minutes long, and transitions are often around ten minutes long, but it mostly depends on the teacher, whether if they’re late or early In transition time, you have a chance to fill your water bottle, go to the toilets and head to your next lesson Like me, you most likely will get lost, but teachers and older boys will be happy to help you If you ' re late for the first few weeks, there is nothing to worry about, as every new school year, it happens, and the teachers will understand

Break and Lunchtimes have a range of activities you can do, whether it is playing chess in the library, talking to friends, or just exploring the school

The school has lots of trips and events happening throughout the year These include drama productions, sports events such as rugby fixtures in Autumn, football and hockey fixtures in spring, and cricket fixtures in the summer, and trips either nationally or internationally, like going to the Lake District, or going to Madrid like many of the students did when I was in Year 7 There are sports teams for the sport lovers, and sometimes there will be training camps either in or out of the school, at lunch or afterschool There are also competitions that don't include sports, such as the chess congress I participated in last year

For the first few weeks, teachers will let you settle into their class, and won’t set much homework for you, usually one piece of homework per week That might sound a lot, considering you have a teacher for each subject, however some teachers won’t even set homework at all! You will get a timetable which has the classroom, subject and the name of the teacher, but beware! You have a week A timetable and a week B timetable; you don’t want to bring the wrong books for the day or go to a class you aren’t supposed to be in In MTBS, we use many online resources, one of them being Firefly

I know you will love it here and I hope that you are looking forward to starting your journey at MTBS

Osman

Messages from our Year 7 Boys

"On your first day, don't worry, be happy!"

"TENDO Cookery has been great I have done Bush Cookery this term and it has been great cooking outside "

"I have some advice for you when you do the Hall Road Run don't set off too fast or you will be sorry!"

"Make sure you get your name down for Science Club - it is brilliant! You do really fun experiments and learn fascinating stuff!"

On my first day I was quite nervous, but by the second week I was settled in My favourite subject has been ICT and I also love TENDO because there are some many fun things to try Be warned - your first year will go really fast so make the most of it!"

"When I started Senior School the biggest thing I was worried about was homework, but it's absolutely fine Just try and do it on the night that it is set "

"You will make lots of new friends really quickly!"

The school day runs from:

8 40am to 4 00pm Monday to Friday with 65 minute lessons The School operates a two-week timetable, alternating between Week A and Week B You will have a Games session every week

Drop-off and collection:

Due to problems of access and congestion at the main gate pupils must not be brought into school nor picked up inside the school gates The main school gate is closed daily Monday to Friday from 15:55 to 16:10 The School reserves the right to close the gate at other times in order to ensure the safety of its pupils and staff For safety reasons, parents are asked not to stop their cars within 50 metres of the Main Gate

Attendance

No pupil may be absent from school (except in the case of illness) unless the permission of the Head has previously been obtained

School cannot condone extra holidays during term time Official holiday periods are very generous and are published well in advance All such absences will be unauthorised Absence on the first or last days of term without an excuse of illness, or other unavoidable necessity, is considered an unauthorised absence

Many of our pupils tell us that one of their favourite things about school is the food! A wide range of choice is available, from homemade soup, to well known European, Asian and English dishes, such as fish and chips on a Friday You will also find a daily salad bar and delicatessen, and plenty of chopped fruit and yoghurt We are sure that you will find many things that you enjoy

All of our meals are prepared daily with fresh ingredients Each term we have a different rotation of menus, which are all based on a three weekly cycle You can see the menus on the school website, but here is a sample:

What to bring on your first day

Additional Information

Mobile phones must be switched off and put away during the school day

At break time the dining room sell toast and snacks/drinks so you may need a small amount of money to buy these You can also bring in your own snack for break Remember your water bottle and fill it up at break and lunchtime – not during lesson time!

In order to take full advantage of your lessons you should have the correct equipment with you in your school bag These should include the following items:

Pencil case containing blue and black pens HB pencil and pencil sharpener/ eraser

Some coloured pencils/pens

A glue stick/round tipped scissors

Ruler - 30cm is preferable

A re-usable water bottle

Calculator - see advice from the Maths department as they would like you to have a particular one which can be ordered through school

PE/Games Kit is not required on this day

Please DO NOT bring valuable items to school in case they get damaged or lost

Remember to ensure that you have the correct school uniform and that you are always smart and presentable

There will be plenty of staff to help show you what to do and where to go when you come in on your first day

Your Form Tutor is a valuable point of contact for both you and your parents He or she will be in charge of you for a full year and will probably teach you for at least one of your lessons You’ll see him/her every day at registration, in the morning and the afternoon During form time your tutor will give out important information, will deal with practical issues and will generally keep an eye on how you are will also attend a Full As school, as well as addit Assemblies throughout

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Art

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Classics

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The subjects you study in Year 7 are: Maths, English, Science, French, Spanish, Latin, History, Geography, Design Technology, Computer Science, Music, Art, Drama and Physical Education You will also have C t (PSHE) l d G

Taking part in the wider life of the school will be an important part of your time at MTBS There will be so many different activities that you can join in during lunchtime and after school that will enrich your time at MTBS and help you to become a more confident member of the school community You can not only learn new skills but also make new friends and may have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and develop your leadership skills

These opportunities might be in academic subjects or in other areas like sport, music, drama, art or chess, costume design, cooking or gardening with many other opportunities to join committees and social groups too

TENDO

Our afternoon activity programme is known as TENDO, which means ‘to stretch and extend’

At Merchants’ we aim to develop you into welleducated, well-rounded and caring young men who will play a significant role in society We want to nurture you in a spirit of inquiry and curiosity which will see you explore various interests, whatever they might be The activity programme is something you will do throughout your whole time at Merchants’ and as you progress up the school you will be given different opportunities

We aim to offer activities from a wide range of

Extracurricular Opportunities

TENDO offers a dynamic range of activities which harness your strengths whilst also challenging you to develop new skills and talents that you may not know you have

In Years 7 and 8 you will follow a programme in a carousel over the course of the year giving you a broad experience of enrichment activities We want to foster curiosity and creativity through a broad programme of activities which you will rotate around Activities will include things such as Norse Mythology, Information Literacy, a Music Ensemble and Orienteering We don’t just confine ourselves to the School site either, the Museums of Liverpool activity will involve visits to some of our local venues

HARRISON House Competitions

STEVENS

During the year you will get to know the other boys in your House really well through taking part in a variety of Inter-House competitions which include: Drama, Music and Sport

The Houses at MTBS are:

Armour

Harrison

Stevens

Waring

We also run an Inter-House Quiz and there are likely to be other subject related events for you to enjoy The Houses also work together for charity events too

The House Cups and Shields are all highly prized and competitively fought for in challenging and fun competitions Be proud of your House and try to represent it in different competitions

You will get to know boys in other years who are in your House and they will cheer you on Have a look on the House noticeboards to see what is going on within your House

Typically, you should receive homework from no more than three subjects per night, each of these taking around twenty minutes to complete Not all homework is due in the next day Your teacher will always tell you what the homework is and when it is due in, and will publish this information on Firefly Homework is really important as it tells us what you have understood, gives you the opportunity to hone key skills and helps you prepare for upcoming lessons We would advise, when possible, to do homework on the night that it is set so that you have time to see a teacher if you are stuck Sometimes you will be set work which you will need to complete over a number of days/ weeks so it's important to stay organised, and not leave things until the last moment

The Year 7 curriculum is all about you being a curious, creative and confident learner You should always aim to explore interesting questions and ideas There will be assessments in certain subjects at specific times of the year, and summer exams, but this is nothing to worry about Each subject has their own set of marking criteria and your teacher will explain to you how your work is graded and how you know what progress you are making

In order to keep you organised, fully informed and give you access to learning materials from each of your teachers, Merchant Taylors’ School uses 'Firefly' This takes over the role that homework diaries or planners used to have Firefly is a website that will act as an organiser telling you what lessons you have coming up It will also have resources to help you learn, such as videos, presentations and documents Firefly helps you in recording homework, keeping a schedule of what homework needs to be done, and by when It will even allow you to submit work to teachers from home

Organisation & Homework

School Rules

Our school rules are just there to keep you safe and happy and most of them you will just find out about along the way but here are a few to remember when you first arrive

Line up quietly outside your classroom before class

Stand up when a member of staff enters your classroom

Keep your shirt tucked in and your top button done up

Your blazer should be worn at all times

Your hair should be kept short - off the collar and off your ears

Be courteous to each other and to the staff

Hold the doors open for each other, say please and thank you

Make sure your mobile phones are switched off - you cannot use them during the school day

Do not chew gum - it is not allowed in school

No food or drink can be consumed in a classroom or in a corridor - only in the dining room or outside

Always endeavor to be extra safe in specialist classrooms like DT and the Science laboratories

If you have lessons in CL3 or CL2 you should line up for class outside the Biology end, and if you have a lesson in CL1 then you should wait on the bridge between the Science Lab and CL1

Keep our school tidy and put all litter in the bins

Do not run inside the school building

Do not leave your School Bag or your PE bag in the corridor

Observe the silence rule going into and out of assembly

Make sure you stay organised: prepare everything you need the night before and make sure you take everything home with you at the end of the School day

Hand in your homework on time

Care about others in school and help everyone to be happy

School Uniform

General Guidelines

The School welcomes the co-operation of parents in seeing that the pupils pay proper attention to their appearance and that they look after their uniform and wear it correctly

Hair-styles should be neat, simple and suitable for school

School uniform must be worn by pupils on their way to and from school and when they are engaged in activities connected with the School, unless permission to the contrary has been given

Parents are reminded of the importance of naming all items of clothing and sports kit Each School has a lost property room and you can speak to Reception staff to find out when they can be accessed

PE Lessons

On PE days pupils to come to School wearing their PE Kit Uniform should be worn on the remaining days

School Shop

Monkhouse Schoolwear Shop is an independent concern run by F R Monkhouse Ltd, specialist school suppliers, who operate in several other leading schools in the North of England

The address for the shop is : 80 Coronation Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 5RH

Tel: 0151 924 0975

Details of specific opening times can be found at www monkhouse com

'Nearly new ' uniform can be purchased at very reasonable prices if required Please contact Mrs C Byrne via email for more information

c byrne@merchanttaylors com

BOYS - Uniform Requirements

School blazer* to be worn at all times unless you are invited to remove it or Shirtsleeve

Order is declared

White shirt with the top button fastened Your shirt must be tucked into your trousers

Plain black jumper (optional) with a V-neck (no logos) Pupils may wear V necked pullovers with emblems for representative honours in sport if they wish

Plain black, straight leg, trousers

School/House tie* Pupils may wear ties with emblems for representative honours in sport if they wish

Plain black or grey or grey socks

Formal black polished shoes Training shoes are not permitted

Plain, dark coloured coat (optional) Note that coats and scarves must not be worn indoors

General Information

No boots

No visible jewellery

No visible tattoos or piercings

If you wear a belt, it should have a modest buckle

Ties must be tied so that your top button is not visible and so that they hang at an appropriate length

Hats of any sort are not permitted

Hair must be of your natural colour and off the collar, but no shorter than a “number 2”

Your face must be clean shaven

BOYS - PE Uniform

Reversible rugby top in House colour*

Crested Boys PE T-Shirt*

Black PE shorts

Black crested tracksuit*

Hooped PE socks*

Please note - pupils are expected to wear Sports Trainers (these are sturdy trainers suitable for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities) It is advisable to wear Astro boots for Hockey

Any Team kits will be ordered by the PE staff

Accessories

Navy/Black gloves

School scarf*

Bags should be black / navy and large enough to accommodate all necessary exercise / text books

* School Regulation items, which are available to purchase from Monkhouse Schoolwear Shop

Learning

Support & Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care

General pastoral care is provided by every member of staff, but each pupil is cared for more specifically by the Form Tutor/Teacher, who monitors academic progress and emotional wellbeing The Form Tutor/Teacher should be the first person to whom a pupil turns for help or advice If required the Form Tutor/Teacher can refer a matter to the to the Pastoral Counselling Team

Learning Support

At Merchant Taylors’ we strive to provide a caring and supportive environment for each of our pupils We aim to develop self-esteem, confidence and resilience as well as addressing the needs of the whole child We recognise pupils of all abilities may experience obstacles to learning and we treat each child as an individual, providing them with personalised learning and the support they require to flourish and achieve their maximum potential

Pupils can see the Pastoral Care Team about concerns such as friendships, family life, bereavement, food issues, motivation and selfesteem Staff use counselling skills with pupils and follow guidelines approved by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy

The School Nurse is available to discuss health or other matters

Mr R Yates Assistant Head Pastoral & DSL

It is an absolute pleasure to welcome the next generation of “Merchants Men” here to this great school You will be aware of the history of the school; 403 years of moulding young minds to become contributory citizens of the wider world

My role at School is to ensure that all students are happy and safe, ensuring effective learning can take place As the designated safeguarding lead at the school, I am the main point of contact for students, parents, staff and external agencies for any issues relating to safeguarding

I very much look forward to getting to know all our new Year 7 students and help them on their journey through the school

Throughout the next seven years, there will be moments of joy, sadness, stress and excitement; all these are natural emotions and staff here are experienced in dealing with the multitude of emotions displayed by young men throughout their adolescence We all look forward to sharing the road ahead with them

My biggest piece of advice to all those starting with us in Year 7; throw yourself into school life Say yes more than you say no Grasp every opportunity with both hands and never be afraid to fail

All the very best

We are proud of and celebrate each of our individual pupils We aim to provide a caring and supportive environment, and believe each pupil has the ability to succeed and achieve in all aspects of life

It is our job to support you in your journey, by recognising your strengths and building independence and confidence, whilst promoting your well-being

During your school day, we are here to develop your learning and understanding of how you learn best, to ensure all teachers understand and provide support for you in the classroom, and to provide Learning Support Lessons to help with any aspect of your learning Most importantly, we are always available if you have any concerns or worries

Mrs A Edwards SENCO

Ms K Scott School Counsellor

My name is Krystal, and I am the school counsellor at Merchant Taylors’ I am passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all students

The counselling service offers students dedicated time and space to confidentially discuss and explore any issues, concerns or worries that they may have Students come to counselling for a number of reasons, these include friendship and relationship concerns, issues surrounding their sense of self, self-confidence and self esteem and feeling anxious or low in mood

Referrals can be made by the student themselves, teachers, and parents/carers In the first instance, consent for counselling must come from the student, i e , students cannot be made to come to counselling Additionally, for those in Year 7, consent from a parent/carer is required

Requests and referrals can be made by emailing Krystal

k scott@merchanttaylors com

Enquiries are usually responded to within 48 hours during term-time

Miss J Roberts Health Care Assistant

No doubt you are all very excited and nervous about starting Senior School My name is Miss Roberts and I am here along with your teachers, to help you adjust

If you feel unwell it is important to tell a teacher, you may be sent out for some fresh air or a drink of water, if you are still unwell or if you have hurt yourself you will be sent to see me in the Medical Room in Milton House

If you need to go home, we will contact your parents and look after you until they pick you up If you are off School, your Parents/ Guardians need to ring Reception on the first morning of your absence to let us know Schoolwork can be emailed to you for prolonged absence

You can help look after yourself by making sure that you bring a water bottle and fill it up regularly and eat your snack and lunch Come and see me if you have any other problems or if you want to chat and need advice

Good luck and enjoy your time at MTBS!

Sixth Form Mentors

The sixth form boys act as excellent role models for our younger students They nurture them and listen to them as supporting mentors

This is invaluable as the older pupils have often experienced similar issues and have overcome them successfully Our Sixth Form boys are experienced older boys who are ready to listen to you and give support and help if you need it In addition to our Head Boy's Team we have also have Subject Captains Teachers and other pupils will help you to find your way and will give you lots of advice too There are many things to remember when you come to a new school but do not worry, as you can see, there are lots of people ready to help you!

Car Park

The Lodge : Reception/Admissions

Library

Main Building: Williams Hall/Headmaster's Office/Pastoral Office

Cricket Pavilion

Ian Robinson Sports Centre

School House: Finance/HR/Marketing & Development

Wylie Building

Gym

Music

Armour Building

Luft Building

York Building

Milton House: School Nurse