The Kimberley School Newsletter October 2015 | Page 12

Parking Courteously Residential Area Please park courteously Parents/Carers, from time to time we receive complaints from residents on Newdigate Street due to parking issues. Please remain mindful of our neighbours and their property when parking to drop off/pick up students from school. Contact us How to contact school Key Dates - Autumn Term October: Wednesday 21st Halloween Disco Thursday 22nd PTA Meeting 26th - 30th October: HALF TERM HOLIDAY November: Wednesday 11th Thursday 12th Thursday 19th Year 12/13 Parents Evening Risley House Fashions Sale PTA Meeting STEP 1: I need to contact someone about my child’s: Welfare Subject PLANNER: Write a note to your child’s tutor/subject teacher. STEP 2: I need to talk to someone about my child’s: Welfare Subject PHONE: Reception staff will be able to answer your query or refer you to the relevant member of staff. Tutor by email by using address: [email protected] Subject Teacher STEP 3: I need further assistance: Welfare Subject PHONE: Reception staff will be able to answer your query or refer you to the relevant member of staff. H.O.H / Year Curriculum Leader STEP 4: Matter Unresolved: December: Wednesday 2nd Thursday 3rd Wednesday 9th Thursday 10th Friday 18th 21st Dec – 4th Jan: Senior Leadership Link School Concert School Concert Year 11 mock exam period Christmas Jumper Day Last day of term - half day CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Changes to Term Time Holiday Entitlement Best time to contact: 8:15am to 8:40am / 12.25pm to 12:55pm / After 3:10pm. Although the times noted are when the majority of staff are available, staff may have other commitments (such as meetings or training sessions) at these times. Please do not be disappointed if you have not been able to make contact the first time - remember teachers do have heavy teaching commitments and it is not always possible for them to take or make telephone calls. Please do not turn up at the school to see a member of staff without an appointment. The Kimberley School’s policy is for members of staff only to see people who have made an appointment. Changes in recent legislation for holidays taken during school term time now means that if your child has more than