INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS 2021 2022 - Lord Williams's School
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INFORMATION 2021 FOR STUDENTS 2022
Term Dates 2021 - 2022
Autumn Term
INSET Day Friday 8th October 2021
Half-term Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October 2021
Last Day of Term Friday 17th December 2021 (12.25pm)
Christmas Holiday Monday 20th - Friday 31st December 2021
Spring Term
Term Starts Wednesday 5th January 2022
Half-term Monday 21st – Friday 25th February 2022
Last Day of Term Friday 8th April 2022 (2.50pm)
Easter Holiday Monday 11th – Friday 22nd April 2022
Summer Term
Term Starts Monday 25th April 2022
INSET Day Friday 29th April 2022
Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2022
Half-term Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June 2022
Last Day of Term Wednesday 20th July 2022 (12.25pm)
Times of the School Day
Lord Williams’s Lower School, Towersey Road, Thame, Oxon. OX9 3NW
Lord Williams’s Upper School, Oxford Road, Thame, Oxon. OX9 2AQ
Tel: 01844 210510 Email: office.4580@lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk
Website: www.lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk
School Motto & Ethos
Our aim is the pursuit of excellence for all. We strive for the development of individual
potential and cherish the vitality of communal life. Our school motto sums up what we believe
is the entitlement for all our students and is as relevant today as it has always been:
Sic itur ad astra… (thus the way to the stars)
• We aim to provide a rich, diverse and challenging education through excellent teaching
and learning
• We seek to develop lively and enquiring minds, healthy lifestyles and free spirits
• We look to generate confidence, purpose, self esteem and outstanding achievement
…a tous venaunts (for all comers)
• We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all to share
• We encourage generosity, respect and care for others and for the environment
• We bring together students, parents, staff and community as partners in learning
Lanyards
Please wear your lanyard at all times during the school day and look after your badge
carefully, as it is linked to your sQuid account
Student Absence
If you are unable to come to school your parents/carers can use EduLink to notify us of
your absence or they can call the absence line: 01844 210520
Homework
satchel:one is an online tool to help you keep track of your homework and is a
simple homework calendar that the school uses to ensure homework is set and
communicated to you and your parents/carers. Teachers use it to set home-
work quickly and ensure you always have the information available via a web
browser or mobile/tablet devices. You will be given your login information at
the start of term and can either download an app on your mobile/tablet, or go to:
https://lordwilliams.satchelone.com/school/home.
If you are struggling with homework, Homework Club is a good place to get help and it runs
every lunchtime in Learning Support. Some subjects have a specific homework club too; you
should ask a teacher when it is. The amount of time that should be spent on work at home is
as follows:
Year 7 Terms 1 & 2 - 30 minutes per day then Terms 3 & 4 approximately 45 minutes per day
Year 8 45-90 minutes per day Year 9 1-2 hours per day Year 10/11 1½ - 2½ hours per day
Please note that these are average times and that they are intentionally broad and flexible.
If you find that the work that has been set does not take up the full amount of time then you
should spend time reviewing work done that week, perhaps by researching a topic covered.
Useful Information / Health & Safety
• Mobile phones are not allowed to be used during the school day. They should be switched off
and can only be used after the final bell. If you need to use a school telephone, you must get per-
mission from a member of staff. Students are not allowed to operate mobile phones, take any pic-
tures or record any videos on any phone on the school premises unless permission is given by a
member of staff. You are not allowed to wear Air Pods during the school day. The school takes no
responsibility for the loss or theft of any of these items. If any of the above are used at any time
during the school day, the following procedure will apply:
First occasion: The item will be confiscated and given to Student Reception. An email will
be sent home and you may collect the item at the end of the school day. Two negative points will
be added to your conduct log.
Subsequent occasions: The item will be confiscated and kept until the end of term or until
collected by a parent. An email will be sent home. A record will be kept at Student Reception
detailing confiscations and four negative points will be added to your conduct log.
• If you forget your lunch, you may request a green ticket; please go to the School Canteen for further
information.
• Any forms that need returning to school should be taken to the Student Reception hatch during
break or lunch and not at any other time.
• You may travel only on the bus for which you have a pass. If you lose your bus pass, please go to
Student Reception during break or lunch where you will be issued with a temporary bus pass and
given the relevant information.
• If you are sick or injured, report to your subject teacher in lesson time or Student Reception at any
other time. If you are unwell with any Covid related symptoms report immediately to Student
Reception. If you leave school during school time, you must sign out in the book in Student Recep-
tion and sign in when you return. You must have permission from a member of staff before leaving
during the day and you need a letter from your parent/carer if the absence in known in
advance.
• If you are late for school or miss registration during Periods 1 and 4 for any reason, you must sign
the Late Book in Student Reception and state a reason for your lateness. Detentions are issued for
lateness if no good reason is provided. You need to be on time for every lesson.
• Lost property should be handed in to, and claimed from, Student Reception. You must keep
valuable items under your control at all times.
• Chewing gum is not allowed in school.
• Any item which may endanger others e.g. aerosols, laser pens, lighters, knives, BB guns, matches
etc must not be brought into school.
• Smoking, vaping, drugs, legal highs and alcohol are all banned on the school site. If you are caught
in possession of any of these items then the item will be confiscated, your parents/carers will be
informed and the Police may be notified.
• You are not allowed to climb through a window or onto a school roof and should not climb on any
school property; the outdoor shades, planters, trees, bins, benches or any walls.
• No running is allowed anywhere except on the courts and the field.
• You must remain within the school grounds at all times, stay inside the school gates and do not
enter school car parks or the rear of the Goodall Wing unless asked to do so by a member of staff.
RESPECT RESPECT
• School bags must not be left around classrooms, on stairs, around any school doorways or outside.
YOURSELF OTHERS
• At all times be aware of safety risks both for yourself and others. Report any unsafe behaviour or
equipment to a member of staff and always follow instructions from members of staff.
Rewards and Sanctions Ladders
Rewards Ladder Sanctions Ladder
Awards will be issued at Exclusions are dealt
certain ‘milestones’ with separately
20
20 Positive letter/email/ Isolation
Points
Points phone call home
15 15 Phone call/email/letter home
Points Positive Postcard Points expressing concern
5
Excellent contribution in school 10 Warning 3:
Points
Points Sent out of lesson/after-school
detention and phone call home
3 Whole Class Merit
Points
5 Warning 2:
Points Lunchtime detention and email
2 sent home
Points Very good contribution in school
Warning 1
Verbal praise Clear verbal warning
Uniform Regulations
Students are expected to take responsibility for wearing the correct school uniform and comply with the regulations
below at all times in school and on journeys to and from school. Students who are inappropriately dressed will face
sanctions in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
Black blazer with school crest* Plain white shirt with collar1
School tie* Black tailored trousers2 or plain black skirt2
All black, formal shoes, suitable for all weather and
Socks will be black. Tights3, if worn, will be plain black
black laces if appropriate. No trainers, canvas plimsolls,
(opaque and at least 40 denier) or flesh-coloured.
sneakers or boots.4
A v-neck grey jumper with maroon piping* (optional) may be worn in addition to, not in replacement of, a blazer.
Plain grey jumpers are not allowed. Salwar kameez, if worn, should be grey. Headscarf, if worn, should be black.
1
Shirts will be tucked in to the trousers/skirts at all times. Top buttons will always be done up.
2
Trousers/skirts will be formal, no denim, linen, corduroy, leather or pin-stripe; they will not be low-waisted, skin-tight,
excessively loose, long, short or deliberately torn. Leggings, skin tight trousers or trousers that look like jeans are not
appropriate for school.
3
If a skirt is worn either plain black socks, black tights (opaque and at least 40 denier) or flesh-coloured tights must be worn.
4
Shoes will be all black and in a sensible style. No boots, trainers, pumps, high heels or sneakers are allowed, nor are Vans
or Converse trainers/shoes. Maximum permitted heel height 5cm. Shoes with a coloured or white logo or white soles are
not permitted. If the shoes have laces they must be black.
Physical Education Boys’ Uniform Physical Education Girls’ Uniform
White socks, black shorts*, black polo shirt with school White socks, black shorts* or skort*, black polo shirt with
crest*. Sports trainers suitable for PE. school crest*. Sports trainers suitable for PE.
Maroon rugby shirt with school crest* Full zip or 1/4 Zip Training Top*
Maroon rugby socks* Maroon rugby socks*
Studded football boots Studded football boots
1/4 Zip Training Top* (optional) Training pants* (optional)
Training pants* (optional) Sport leggings* (optional)
*only available from SWI Schoolwear
Dance Drama
Same as PE uniform (black school polo shirt, black shorts/skort/training pants). Bare feet.
Jewellery
The only permitted items are one watch and a pair of plain stud earrings (one earring per ear). Any other body
piercing, including ‘clear’ studs, space-making rings, large, circular or ‘dangly’ earrings are not permitted even if
covered by a plaster. Nose, tongue or face studs or any kind of facial piercings are not allowed. All jewellery must
be removed for PE lessons. New piercings should take place over the summer holidays to allow time for healing.
Hair
Hair will be natural colours only. Extreme haircuts or patterns cut into hair are not permitted.
Hair must be tied back when failure to do so would constitute a safety risk. Hair accessories, if worn, must be black.
General
Makeup, if worn, should be discreet and nail varnish is not permitted.
A belt, if worn, will be plain black with plain buckle and will not be excessively wide.
Coats are needed in the cold weather and should avoid inappropriate logos or design. Hoodies, denim jackets and
any other inappropriate or non-weatherproof coats are not permitted. Outdoor clothing (coats, gloves, scarves etc.)
will be taken off in classrooms and assemblies. Hats will not be worn indoors. Caps are not permitted.
In the event of exceptionally hot weather, it will be the decision of the Headteacher to implement the Hot Weather Policy:
Blazers become optional. Please note that if a second layer is needed on top of the school shirt it will be a blazer, not a
jumper. On particularly hot days, students may be allowed to remove their ties. Snow - If heavy snow settles on the ground,
appropriate boots will be permitted and then students should change into shoes at school.
Lower School Library
Opening Hours - The Library is open from 8.15am every day, all day during school hours only - expect for Friday
afternoon.
Reading at Key Stage 3 - Reading plays a very important part in improving literacy skills, grammar, punctuation
and vocabulary. Students are expected to read every day for a least 20 minutes and Year 7s must also quiz at
least once a fortnight. Please speak with a librarian to find out what level book you should be reading. To check
the reading level of a book, go to www.arbookfind.co.uk and look for the BL level.
E– Learning & E-Safety
These sites can be accessed at home:
Think You Know - https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
E-safety information provided by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Task Group (CEOP)
Teach-ICT.com - http://www.teach-ict.com/
Free resources linked to the National Curriculum at all levels, topical news, revision etc.
The Internet is a great place to find out information, to meet with friends, play games and download information.
However, you need to be aware of some of the dangers you could face as well.
Top Tips (taken from www.ThinkUKnow.co.uk)
1. Personal Information: Never give out your name, telephone number, address or any other personal
information about yourself or others to any strangers you write to or talk with on the network or the
Internet. Never arrange to meet strangers who approach you whilst you are on the computer; anyone
can pretend to be someone else.
2. Privacy Settings: Know how to set your privacy settings so only your friends can view your profiles.
Remember you must be over 13 to join Facebook and over 16 to join WhatsApp. Even if you join groups or
networks their privacy settings may be open, so think carefully about which ones you join. Keep your
Bluetooth locked when you are not using it.
3. Images: Remember, once a picture is online, you have lost control of it, so you need to think carefully about
what you post.
4. Software: Ensure your anti-virus software is up to date. Avoid free download sites - you may get more than
you expect e.g. spyware, viruses, unwanted images.
Cyberbullying
This is defined as the use of ICT, particularly mobile phones and the internet to upset
someone else. Cyberbullying is against the school’s Internet Code of Conduct.
Do not get involved. If you are cyberbullied do not retaliate but report the issue. Should you need to speak to
someone outside the school, you can call Childline or visit www.childline.org.uk.
To report inappropriate internet content and sexual abuse to the police, go to
www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Always tell someone if you
ever see, hear or read any- Have fun when you are using the
thing which makes you feel internet but make sure you do it
uncomfortable whilst using safely. Sometimes things online will
the Internet or e-mail. You be different from what you expect.
will not be blamed and your Researching what can happen and
prompt action may protect what you can do about it are all part of
others. This applies at home, learning to be cyber smart.
in school or elsewhere.
ICT Code of Conduct The code of conduct applies at all times (in and out of school) and on both sites, whilst using the school’s network and equipment. It is not intended to be exhaustive, so please note that its guiding principles are that, at all times, you should use the school’s network and the internet in an appropriate and responsible manner. You should: • Only access websites that are appropriate for use in school. This also applies outside lesson times. • Be aware that others can see your actions on the network at anytime, this includes your email internet activity. • Be careful what you say to others and how you say it. Make sure you know who you are speaking to on-line. Please refer to the E-safety page. • Treat others as you would expect to be treated. For example, show respect and be polite. Anything else will be interpreted by the school as cyber-bullying. • Respect copyright and trademarks. You cannot use words and pictures that you see on an internet site without giving credit to the person that owns the site. If possible use royalty free web resources. You must not copy text or pictures from the internet and hand it in to teachers as your own work. • Be aware that information on an Internet web site may be inaccurate or biased. Try to verify the information using other sources, if possible, before using it. • Respect the rooms and the equipment and immediately report any damage or faults involving equipment, however this might have happened. Any damage caused by you will be charged to you. • Be aware that the use of removable media is restricted on the school network. • Always print preview your work and never print unnecessarily, any wasted copies will be charged to you. • Only use an avatar image when required as a profile picture on educational websites e.g. a Virtual Learning Environment. You should not: • Tell anyone your password or try to use someone else’s password. • Use the school network for personal or recreational use. • Send, access or display offensive messages or pictures. • E-bully, use or send bad, threatening or annoying language or any language which might incite hatred against any ethnic, religious or other minority group. • Make large downloads or uploads that might take away internet capacity and prevent other users from being able to carry out their work. • Try to use any programmes or software that might allow the bypassing of the filtering/security systems in place to prevent access to such materials. Altering of computer setting is also prohibited. • Take food or drink into the computer areas. Please note: you should always log out when your session has finished. All users’ areas on the school network are monitored closely and staff will review your files and communications to maintain system integrity. Failure to follow this code will result in loss of access and further disciplinary action, up to and including exclusion. If application, external agencies may be involved since certain activates may constitute a criminal offence (General Date Protection Regulation and the Computer Misuse Act of 1990). 8
Things you should know if you are worried about something or
someone or if someone is hurting you or others
• We believe in keeping you safe. Everyone at Lord Williams’s School wants you to
feel safe and will help and listen to you.
• You all have a right to be safe, you do not have to keep a secret about being hurt or
bullied and you do not have to deal with this on your own.
• Tell someone you can trust about what is happening. Your friends, parents, tutors,
teachers, school counsellors, Pastoral Support Officers, teaching assistants or family
may be able to help you.
• All staff are helpful but tutors, student reception staff and your Pastoral Support
Officers (PSOs) are especially well placed to help and guide you.
• TalkTime (Tuesday lunchtimes with Lead School Counsellor, Amela Munro and the
School Health Nurse, Angie Hatt) provides medical, relationship, health and sexual
health advice.
• Mrs Vear and Mr Phillips on the
Social Media Lower School site are the teachers at
Lord Williams’s School who have
special responsibility for helping you if
someone is hurting you or someone
you know and members of staff will
THINK!
alert them to any concerns you raise.
• Report bullying issues using the ‘Bully
Box’ located in the library.
Before you... Alternatively speak to any member of
staff or one of your student mentors.
• We want to encourage positive and
inclusive attitudes, so respect one
another and celebrate diversity!
T - Is it true?
• Homophobic, racist, sexist or any other
H - Is it helpful? offensive language or actions are not
tolerated in this school. Please tell a
I - Is it inspiring? trusted adult. Any incidents will be
looked into and students will be
N - Is it necessary? sanctioned appropriately.
K - Is it kind?Useful Websites and Telephone Numbers
If you are in school and are worried about anything then please know that you can always go and see your Tutor,
Pastoral Support Officer or the School Counsellor.
If you are outside school and need help, the following websites may be useful or call one of the helplines if you
need to talk to someone.
General Advice websites:
Childline www.childline.org.uk
For Me app
BBC Radio 1 Advice www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/advice
The Mix www.themix.org.uk 0808 808 4994
School Health Nurse Angie Hatt 07917 581211
angie.hatt@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (school hours only)
Alcohol/Smoking/Drugs:
National Drugs Helpline www.talktofrank.com 0300 123 6600
SMS: 82111
Drinksmart www.drinksmart.com
Smoking www.nhs.uk/smokefree
Aquarius www.aquarius.org.uk
On Line abuse/bullying:
ThinkUKnow www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Sexual/Domestic abuse:
Disrespect Nobody www.disrespectnobody.co.uk
Loss and Bereavement:
Cruse Bereavement Care www.oxfordcruse.co.uk 01865 245398
Worried, anxious?
Samaritans www.samaritans.org 116 123
Mind www.mind.org.uk 0300 123 3393
SMS: 86463
Young Minds www.youngminds.org.uk
Eating Disorders www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk 0808 801 0711
Self harming www.selfharm.co.uk
Advice on Gay/Lesbian Issues www.youngstonewall.org.uk 08000 50 20 20
Talk Time (KS3) is a confidential drop-in service on Tuesday lunchtimes where you can talk to the School Nurse
and School Counsellor about any problems such as bullying, diet, sports, friendships, sexual matters, smoking,
drugs or alcohol. There is always someone to listen. They will be available in their offices and anyone can call in.
School Counsellors are also available to talk through, in confidence any issues or problems that may be
worrying you. If you want to make an appointment you can ask your tutor or Pastoral Support Officer to contact
one of our Counsellors or you can leave a note.Progress in Literacy at Key Stage 3
You will be given a new target for each term. Your target applies to every subject you learn.
Each year group has a different focus, but your teachers will use idea from all the targets to
plan lesson activities.
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Level Handwriting and Vocabulary and Writing design
Presentation Sentences
Keep my handwriting the Write difficult spellings on Write bullet points or
same size and write on a special page of my lists to help set out ideas
Red the lines, starting at the book, and practise them. quickly.
edge.
Use a ruler to underline Include adjectives and Put ideas in a sequence
titles and to draw tables adverbs in simple and use connectives to
Orange and graphs. Make the sentences. Use basic link ideas (firstly, next,
edges of a table straight punctuation in my however, therefore,
and parallel. sentences. contrastingly, moreover).
Use interesting Structure my writing with
Use colours or
punctuation to enhance a beginning, middle and
highlighters to pick out key
Yellow meaning. Vary the end, planning pieces of
words in my writing. Keep
sentence length to make writing before starting to
my book pages neat.
my writing interesting. write.
Proofread my work before Organise my ideas into
Choose connectives to
printing or handing in, to paragraphs, with a
link ideas together and
Green check my ideas and to theme for each
use compound sentences
ensure spelling and paragraph, for example
to explain ideas in detail.
grammar are correct. using PEE.
Organise ideas within
Design a balanced page
paragraphs and link one
(leaflet, poster, Use a wide general
paragraph to the next in
presentation), using vocabulary, choosing a
Blue a long piece of writing
images or diagrams that style of writing that is
using connectives. Each
support the meaning of suitable to my audience.
paragraph can have a
my text.
subheading.
Use a structure, style
Use colour, design and (genre) and tone of
Choose a variety of types
layout well to create work writing to suit my
of sentences to create the
(e.g. leaflet, poster) that audience, and to use
Violet effect I want on the
has an impact. Choose style features (e.g.
reader. Use the full range
images or diagrams that rhetorical or poetic
of punctuation.
help me explain my ideas. devices) to create effect
on the reader.You can also read
