Q. What happens on the first day of school?

A. The first day of term for year 7 will run from 8.15am-2.30pm. There will only be Year 7 students and Post 16 students on site during this day so students can find their way around the campus whilst it is not busy. Staff will be available to support students during their first few weeks to ensure they know their way to lessons.

Q. What are the lunch time arrangements for year 7?

A. Year 7 is the only year group on lunch between 12.30pm and 1.00pm. This ensures minimal queuing time and allows them to eat and make new friends in their first year at the academy.

Q. How do you pay for lunch?

A. The academy operates a pay online system, where an account will be set up for each student. Parents can then use the online account to add money. Students on free school meals will have their money automatically added to their account for use at lunchtime. Log on details will be provided to parents in due course. All students are welcome to bring a packed lunch on days they choose.

Q. What are the rules for hair/ makeup/ jewellery?

A. Makeup worn by students should be very discreet. Students will be asked to remove makeup if it is not discreet. Hair colours should be natural. Students will not be allowed into lessons with unnatural hair colour. Hair accessories should be discreet. No scarves or bandannas (unless for religious or medical reasons). No Jewellery is allowed except for a watch and medic alert bracelet or necklace. No body piercings including ear, nose, tongue and belly button etc, will be allowed. (Please arrange for any piercings to be done at the beginning of the summer break so they may then be removed in September.) No nail polish or false nails are allowed.

Q. What equipment will my child need?

A. Listed below are the items your child will be expected to bring into the academy every day.

Pen

Pencil

Ruler

Planner (this is provided by Outwood Academy Hemsworth on their 1st day in September)

Bag big enough to carry all essential equipment in.

If you have any further questions then please contact us and we will provide you with an answer.

We look forward to you joining Outwood Academy Hemsworth in September.