Category: Year 10

We are so pleased that the events we have planned can still go ahead but we have made some changes due to the forecasted very warm weather.

We have revised the route of our walk and made it much shorter with most of it being in the shade through Spud Wood.  Please can you ensure that your child brings plenty of water with them, sun cream and a hat.  Insect repellent is also advisable.  It is a non-uniform day so please can you ensure that your child wears appropriate clothing for the warm weather and sensible footwear as some of the paths through Spud Wood are not even underfoot.  There will be first aiders on hand should your child need these. We will have an alternative course on site for students to complete rather than doing the main course if they need to, or if they have any other reason that will prevent them from completing the main course.

The carnival will also run during the afternoon and we look forward to having fun and raising lots of money for our charities as part of our Hall stalls.  Again, we have made some adjustments to this to account for the warm weather.  All year group areas have plenty of shade and we will also have the option of students sitting inside with a member of staff if they feel like they are struggling with the heat.

Finally, just a reminder that we are asking sponsorship and non-uniform day money to be paid via Parent Pay rather than in cash please. You can make your donations by selecting pay for items and then 2021 CA Founder’s Day Sponsorship Money. Please can you ensure that sponsorship money is paid no later than 21^st July.

This year’s Sports Day will spread over both Monday and Tuesday next week. The forecast for the start of the week is very hot. Please ensure your child has sun cream, a hat and plenty of water. There will be areas of shade around the running track that we will encourage students to use.

Monday 19^th July:

• Year 7 to come to school in their PE kit.
• Students must still bring their materials for their lessons for the day.

Tuesday 20^th July:

• Years 7–10 to come to school in their PE kit
• Students must still bring their materials for their lessons for the day.

Dear Parent/Carers

It’s that time of year again for me to send a timely reminder about uniform expectations and high standards of uniform and appearance for September 2021. As always, I ask that before purchasing any new items of uniform, please check the guidance on the school website, or seek advice from the school shop. Following the guidance avoids any difficult conversations in September resulting from the purchase of uniform that is not acceptable or appropriate. As a guide, I suggest if you are not sure then do not buy it, and certainly try to avoid being pressured by your child into buying items of uniform that are not accepted; this is particularly important when choosing an appropriate pair of school shoes.

The main uniform discussion points each year are:

• School Shoes – All students must wear a conventional shoe which is polishable. Trainer-style shoes or footwear with logos are not appropriate school uniform and not permitted.
• School Skirts – Inevitably students grow so please check the length of girls’ skirts before returning. The school skirt should sit just above the knee.

The intention of the uniform policy is to promote pride and responsibility in our students in preparation for adult life and to ensure equal opportunity without extremes of fashion. We take great pride in our uniform and appearance and our high standards and expectations require all pupils to wear their full uniform correctly at all times. Having a clear policy and sticking to it also drastically reduces the amount of time wasted with constant debates about what the policy should be or what exceptions students want us to make. Having the support of parents, as always, goes a long way to reducing the number of conversations we have to have about uniform and appearance and supports the smooth running of the school. I therefore ask for your support in ensuring all students are in the correct school uniform from September. This includes:

• Shoes – no trainers/trainer-style footwear/no logos
• Coats should be dark in colour
• No hoodies
• No jewellery
• No piercings
• Discreet natural make-up: no false nails, no false eyelashes, clear nail varnish only, eyebrows should be natural
• Hair should be neat and conventional with no extreme styles. No haircuts shorter than a grade 2. Hair colour should be natural.

This year we have trialled a uniform recycling scheme and have had many items of good quality uniform handed in for re-use. If you would like to enquire about these and find out what is available, please email Miss Beck (nbeck@lymmhigh.org.uk). All items are available free of charge.

Kind regards
Mr Thompson

Please click here to read a letter about our upcoming drop-down day ‘Diverse Communities, Diverse Opportunities’ which will be held on Wednesday 7^th July 2021.

Boys

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the boys had been using the sports hall as a changing room. However, because of the Year 10 Exams taking place this is not available from Thursday 17th June until Friday 25th June. Therefore, boys are expected to come into school in their PE kit along with suitable footwear, such as trainers, for the days when they have their PE lessons. Their football boots should be packed in their bag. PE kit MUST be in line with school PE kit regulations.

As we are unable to use the changing rooms, students are expected to leave their bags in the school gym. This will be the same system that we used prior to Christmas when the Year 11 students were taking their mock exams in the sports hall. Unfortunately, if the weather is extremely wet, lessons may have to be adapted with groups going in classrooms for part of the lesson. This will prevent students being in wet clothes for the remainder of the day.

 

Girls 

Girls will continue using the changing facilities during this time and will be required to arrive in their normal school uniform.

Mr J Hampton, Head of Physical Education and Sport