School life

School life

School hours. 7.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Pupils are received from 7.00 a.m., and Morning Assembly is mandatory for all learners. Break is 10.10 to 11.00 a.m. for Preschool, KG and Grades, and 10.00 to 10.30 a.m. for the Secondary School. Snack time is 1.00 to 1.15 p.m. for Preschool, KG and Grades.

Punctuality and attendance. If your child cannot attend school, please call the school or class tutor on the first day of absence. Attendance is monitored carefully and rewards are given for individual and class achievement. Please aim for 100% attendance; it truly does make a difference to life chances.

Uniforms and dress code. All uniforms are made and given to pupils by the school, and the uniform is strictly formal. Each pupil has two pairs of class wear and a cardigan, each worn on particular days. Wednesdays are games days, with white canvas and black socks. Fridays are casual dress-down days: a pair of plain blue jeans and the school blue tee-shirt. Head covers other than the school's own are not allowed, and girls' hair should be made without beads and attachments or cut low.

Community fruit scheme. Tuesdays and Thursdays are fruit days, to encourage healthy eating habits among preschoolers, KG and grade pupils.

Visits and excursions. The school organises regular visits and excursions to places of academic, social and technological interest, so pupils learn outside the classroom too. Parents approve and pay for each child's participation.

Bus service. A robust bus service with scheduled pick-up and drop-off at designated locations within and outside the school community. Parents can subscribe at the school office, and fees depend on location.

Parent Teacher Conference. Taking part in the P.T.C. is mandatory. It is involved in many school programmes and supports a number of school events through the year.