For Parents
Communication
Keep US UP TO DATE
It is important that you keep your contact details up to date in our student information systems. To get the most from our communication we need to have correct mobile phone numbers and email addresses for anyone with parental responsibility
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Our uniform should be worn with pride and in a way that promotes our school in a positive way. If students are neatly dressed, it gives people a good impression of our school and of the individual students. Uniform at Carterton Community College is compulsory, and you are responsible for making sure that you come to school in full school uniform every day. We are committed to fairness and equality, hence our focus on ensuring that all our students follow our uniform expectations. For both boys and girls the school uniform is:
School Blazer is compulsory for Years 7-11.
Plain black school trousers or skirt. School skirts must be pleated and on or just above the knee.
Plain white shirt. This must have a shirt style collar and a top button which must be done up. Shirts must be worn tucked in.
V necked black school jumper with crest.
House tie – done up to the shirt collar.
Flat, or low heeled plain black sensible sturdy school shoes. Footwear should not have any logos, patterns or stripes.
Plain black tights / Plain dark coloured socks.
Outerwear, coats and jackets should be plain and dark coloured. All hats and scarves must be removed in the school buildings. Hooded sweat shirts are not allowed, neither are tops with logos.
The link to our Uniform Brochure includes information of our Uniform for Physical Education.
Homework
Homework has a really positive imact in Secondary Schools, particularly when linked to to the ongoing classroom work. It encourages students to become independant learners. Our homework expectations will vary between departments and key stage. All homework set will be published on our homework platform which will be visible for both parents and students. https://classroom.google.com
STRUCTURE OF THE SCHOOL DAY
The school day starts at 08:30 for Registration then 08:40 and 08:50 for the start of the first and second lessons.
Break is at 10:30 and the third and fourth lessons starts at 10:50 and 11:45.
Lunch for Key Stage 3 is at 12:40 whilst Key Stage 4 & 5 have tutor time
Lunch for Key Stage 4 & 5 is at 13:20 whilst Key Stage 3 have tutor time
The fifth lesson of the day is at 14:00 and the school day finishes at 15:00
Good Attendance
This is a successful school and your child plays their part in making it so. We aim for an environment which enables and encourages all members of the community to reach out for excellence. For our children to gain the greatest benefit from their education it is vital that they attend regularly and your child should be at school, on time, every day the school is open unless the reason for the absence is unavoidable.
It is very important therefore that you make sure that your child attends regularly and our Attendance Policy sets out how together we will achieve this.
It is important that children absent from school are able to continue their learning. We use lessons and learning material from the National Oak Academy. Please use the link provided and talk to your child’s tutor.
Term Dates 2023/2024
AUTUMN Term
04/09/2023 - 20/12/2023
Inset Day (school closed) Friday 1st September
1st day of term (Year 7 & 12 only) Monday 4th September
1st day of term (All Years) Tuesday 5th September
Inset Day (School closed) Friday 29th September
October half term holiday Monday 23rd to Friday 27th October
Last day of term (12:15 finish) Wednesday 20th December
SUMMER Term
15/04/2025 - 19/07/2025
First day of term Monday 15th April
Bank Holiday (School closed) Monday 6th May
Half term holiday Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May
Last day of term (12:15 finish) Friday 19th July
Inset Days (school closed) Monday 22nd July
Inset Days (school closed) Tuesday 23rd July
Inset Days (school closed) Wednesday 24th July
SPRING Term
08/01/2024 - 28/04/2024
1st day of term Monday 8th January
Spring half term holiday Monday 12th to Friday 16th February
Last day of term (15:00 finish) Thursday 28th March
Bank Holiday (School closed) Friday 29th March
Term Dates 2024/2025
AUTUMN Term
03/09/2024 - 20/12/2024
Inset Day (school closed) Monday 2nd September
1st day of term (Year 7 & 12 only) Tuesday 3rd September
1st day of term (All Years) Wednesday 4th September
Inset Day (School closed) Friday 27th September
Half term holiday Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November
Last day of term (12:15 finish) Friday 20th December
SUMMER Term
22/04/2025 - 18/07/2025
First day of term Tuesday 22nd April
Bank Holiday (School closed) Monday 5th May
Half term holiday Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May
Last day of term (12:15 finish) Friday 18th July
Inset Days (school closed) Monday 21st July
Inset Days (school closed) Tuesday 22nd July
SPRING Term
07/01/2025 - 04/04/2024
Inset Day (school closed) Monday 6th January 2025
1st day of term Tuesday 7th January
Spring half term holiday Monday 17th to Friday 21st February
Last day of term (15:00 finish) Friday 4th April
Easter Holidays Monday 7th April to Friday 18th April
Bank Holiday (School closed) Monday 21st April
School Transport
School Transport is provided by the Local Authority to your closest school if you are over safe statutory walking distance. For many in the local area, this will mean that Carterton Community College is closest and hopefully your destination of choice. If you live closest to us you will not be eligible for free transport to another school.
To apply for transport and gain a free bus pass for travel to and from Carterton Community College please complete the form below;
Transport runs to and from Carterton Communication College from Bampton, Alvescot and surrounding villages.
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/application-review-free-school-transport