ALMANAC - Sign-ups and FAQs

How do I sign up?

Sign-up for activities is done by pupils in SOCS at the beginning of the school year and at the end of the Autumn and Spring terms.

Almost all activities require sign up via SOCS. Activities are split into those that require termly sign-up and those that require an annual commitment. SOCS can be accessed using the tile on the pupil portal on the school website.

Please ensure under “My Activities” that you/your daughter have chosen Autumn Term.
If there are two or more activities in a block that pupils don’t mind doing they should rank them, 1 indicating their 1st choice
Y7 and Y8 pupils should choose three options in the Tuesday and Thursday carousel (day time activities) and number these 1-3 with 1 being their first preference.
Pupils choose activities through SOCS - please note that this means pupils will be able to choose chargeable activities, we will write to parents if this is the case to confirm that they are happy to commit to this.
If there is no option available in a block, this will indicate that your daughter has already been allocated a club in that block- this could be due to a roll over.

How do I make a parent account?

Please visit the SOCS help page linked here.

Help Video from 24/25- Please select Autumn Term

Spring 25 Activity Choices.mp4

How do chargeable activities work?

Pupils sign up to chargeable activities through SOCS during the sign up window, we will then contact you to confirm that you are happy with this. Chargeable activities are charged by the term, and therefore, if they sign up for a chargeable activity, you are agreeing to the termly charge and committing to 10 sessions. If you have any questions, please contact activities@headingtonschool.com

How do I sign up for individual tuition in performing arts or sport?

Whilst sign-up for most activities will be managed by your daughter through SOCS, there are different arrangements for private tuition happening throughout the week. Please note the following:

Ballet: Individual and Paired sessions are booked using dance@headingtonschool.com
Music: Individual instrumental lessons should be booked directly with Mrs Jamison by emailing music@headington.org
Speech & Drama: Individual and Paired lessons should be booked by emailing drama@headingtonschool.com
Tennis: Individual and paired coaching should be booked directly with Mr Jim Baker by emailing tennis@headington.org

Who do I speak to if I have any questions?

Questions about a specific activity are best directed to the member of staff in charge of that activity. General questions can be directed to Miss Leigh or Mrs Guthrie at activities@headington.org.