Notre Dame High School

We offer a wide curriculum of GCSEs and A levels and are recognised as being a School with a very strong Christian outlook. The School is organised on a year system. On entry each student is placed in a mixed ability form, which is the responsibility of the Form Tutor, who is the main point of contact with the student. The Form meets daily and the... Form Tutor is able to monitor work, behaviour, attendance and attitudes as well as offer assistance, if required, with personal problems. We make regular use of the support services available through the Local Authority, the Diocese, Children's Services and the Health Authority. Each day begins with a reflection or Assembly. The School Council meets fortnightly. Extra curricular activities include drama, music and sport - especially basketball where we have teams in the National League. Students below 6th form are expected to wear school uniform, which is considered an integral part of school life. Discipline is based very much on respect and trust between students and staff. Support from parents is strong and an active Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) makes a valuable contribution to school life. he school day is divided into five lessons of 60 minutes. The morning break divides periods 2 and 3 and the lunch break follows period 3. School begins for staff with a daily briefing at 8:40 and ends at 3:30. For pupils each day begins with a form period or assembly at 8:50. The Governors are a very talented, committed and supportive group. The Headteacher and Leadership Team have a very strong working relationship with the Governing Body, who meet regularly as follows: Full Governors Meeting at least once a term. Committees meet termly, and comprise Resources Committee (covering Staffing, Finance, Premises & Health and Safety matters), Pastoral and Admissions Committee, and Teaching, Learning and Standards committee. students working on computer deskRead More