First Time Visit

If you or your child are new to the school, there is a recommended list of "to dos" below, in order of priority:

1. Download the Arbor App

The Arbor app is key as it is your main portal into the school database. It allows you to monitor your child's attendance, contact details, examinations, reports, rewards and sanctions. Details of how to download the app to your phone and use it are given here.

2. Check your details are up to date on the Arbor App

We need to ensure that your child's contact and medical details are up to date, as well as your contact details should we need to speak to you. This can be done through the Arbor App. Details are given on the Arbor help page.

3. Check you know what is happening and when

We all have busy lives, but will want to support our children as best we can. We have parents evenings, tutor learning evenings, GCSE support evenings, drama productions - the list is endless! Make sure you know when the important evenings are on by going to this page and adding them to your diary.

4. Check that your child's uniform is correct

There are many reasons why we expect our students to wear the school uniform. Please support us in this by making sure they leave home dressed correctly. Details of our policy can be found here.

5. Check that your child is doing their homework

Homework is extremely important as it consolidates the learning, making it more likely students will remember the knowledge they learned during the day, and reinforces a number of skills such as organisation. To find out how to check what has been set and whether it has been done, please check this page.