First Day

What do they need on their first day?

A pen, pencil, 30cm ruler, rubber, pencil sharpener, glue stick, coloured pencils, compass, calculator, pocket dictionary and a bag to carry their belongings. A name label in every piece of clothing. Bus fare or bus pass.

Please provide your child with a strong bag, but it does not need to be huge. A rucksack is much better than one with a single strap. Students should only bring to school the books they need for that day. Bags can often be left in teaching rooms at break and lunchtime. In this way we can avoid any risk of back injury.

How will they make friends?

They will know some children from their primary schools, but they will quickly make new friends. The Induction Day in June starts this process, but the form tutors spend time working with their groups so that everyone quickly knows everyone else. The children are taught as a tutor group for most lessons so they rapidly deepen their knowledge of each other. The many school activities further broaden their circle of friends.

Students should meet on the tennis courts by Humber building on their first day

Who do they see if they have a problem?

If your child loses something or is unsure what to do next, they should ask their form tutor or their Head of House/House Leader to help them.