INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS 2021 2022 - Lord Williams's School
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INFORMATION 2021 FOR STUDENTS 2022
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
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.
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 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.
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)
Useful Information
Entry Points at the Start of the Day- The entry points of the bus bay and Sycamore Drive will operate as
usual.
Line-up/Muster Points - You must go to the designated room Muster Point for each lesson. Your teacher will
then collect you for the lesson.
Unstructured Time - There are no ‘Bubble Zones’ for outdoor space but access to any indoor spaces will be
restricted to one ‘bubble’. Please remain within your Year Groups and socially distance.
Detentions – Year 11 Lunch 1 / Year 10 Lunch 2 in P12.
One-way Systems - Keep corridors clear for staff movement between lessons and remain outside during
breaks and lunch, except in extreme weather (see below).
Student movement into indoor areas will always be controlled by a member of staff from your allocated
MusterPoint - ensure you line carefully and cooperate with instructions.
Wet breaks - You will need to bring appropriate rainproof clothing and should expect to be outside, even
when it is wet. In the most extreme circumstances, provisions will be as follows:
Year AM Break Lunch 1 Lunch 2 PM Break
10 Hall Hall Gym Gym
11 Gym Gym Hall Hall
Fire Assembly Points – Line up on the tennis courts by the Clark Building - line up in Tutor Groups facing the
centre of the court.
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.
Canteen Access - Food is available during first break from the Dining Hall.
Access to food only at the following lunch break times: Lunch 1: Hall – Year 10, Lunch 2: Hall – Year 11
Only students requiring HOT food should queue as normal and enter. If you forget your lunch, you may request
a green card and get it signed by the Finance Office (above the dining hall).
Buses - You may only travel on the bus for which you have a pass. If you lose your bus pass, please go to
Student Reception where you will be issued with a temporary bus pass. When travelling on the school buses
ensure you follow the Bus Code of Conduct (see the school’s website). Face marks are compulsory on public
buses (unless you are exempt) and strongly advised on school buses.
If you are sick or injured, report either to your subject teacher in lesson time or Student Reception. If you are
unwell with any Covid related symptoms report immediately to Student Reception. Do not leave school without
signing out first.
Do not leave school during school time without signing out in the book in Student Reception. Always sign in
when you return.
Punctuality is vital to protect learning and build good habits. If you are late for school, for any reason, you must
sign the Late Sheet in Student Reception and state a reason for your lateness. Sleeping in and similar poor
excuses may be sanctioned - especially if repeated.
Lost property should be claimed from/handed in to Student Reception.
Key Stage 4 Library opening times are:
Monday, Thursday 9.50am – 2.40pm Tuesday, Wednesday 9.30am – 2.50pm Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm
There is a Student Council in all Year groups - this is for students to air their views to the senior staff.
Reprographics is located in the Foundation Building, near the Main Reception, and is open to students during
first and second break only for the return of school forms or collection of books purchased on sQuid and not
at any other time. Please wait at the door and a member of staff will come and assist you.
Courtesy - always be polite and helpful to all staff and to one another.
RESPECT Assembly RESPECT
Tuesday
L4L Friday
YOURSELF / HIGNFY
Tutor Time OTHERS
Wednesday
Fire Assembly point Tennis Courts
Safety
• Never climb through a window or onto a school roof or any other school property, outdoor shades,
planters, bins, benches or any walls.
• Ball games are only allowed on the tennis courts, the Astro turf or the playground behind the Clark
Building. No throwing activities on the lawns.
• If you walk home, take care when crossing roads, especially Sycamore Drive.
• Cyclists should not cycle anywhere on the school site and should wear protective/safety clothing and
have lights in winter. Secure bikes properly as the school is not insured for them. Skateboards and
scooters must not be ridden on the school site.
• School bags must not be left around classrooms or doorways, on stairs or around any school entrance.
Never leave items of value e.g. purses, phones or clothes unattended; There is no insurance to cover
loss, theft or damage.
• Do not take any pictures or record videos whilst in school or when travelling to and from school, unless
clear permission is given by a member of staff.
• Any item which may disrupt learning or good social order or, especially, endanger others must not be
brought into school. This includes but is not limited to inappropriate clothing, aerosols, laser pens,
lighters, knives, BB guns, matches etc.
• Smoking, vaping, drugs, legal highs and alcohol are all banned on the school site. If you are caught
under the influence or in possession of any of these items, the item(s) will be confiscated, your parents/
carers will be informed and appropriate sanctions applied.
• Please maintain a vigilant awareness of safety risks both for yourself and others. Report any unsafe
behaviour, equipment or any potential risks or concerns with the nearest member of staff.
• Do not stand, sit in, or otherwise block corridors or exits, especially fire exits.
• Chewing gum is not allowed in school.
The full range of sanctions may be imposed for
breaking these rules including permanent exclusions.
You could also be liable for the cost of making good any change.
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 in your school will help you to feel safe and will help you.
• It is not your fault – whoever is hurting you or someone you know is to blame.
• You all have a right to be safe.
• You do not have to keep a secret about being hurt. You do not have to deal with this on your own.
• If you are concerned about a friend for whatever reason please pass that concern on, so they may be
helped. School may well want to contact parents or carers, however a confidential service is provided by:
The Junction (Monday Lunch in Compass) is a health information and advisory drop-in service.
• Mr Scott and Mr Hammond on the Upper School site are the teachers at Lord Williams’s Upper School
who have special responsibility for helping you if someone is hurting you or someone you know.
• All staff are helpful but tutors, student reception staff and your PSOs, Ms Orford and Mr Cave, are
especially well placed to help and guide you.
• Report bullying issues - speak to any member of staff.
RESPECT RESPECT
• We want to encourage positive and inclusive attitudes, so respect one another and celebrate diversity!
Any incidents willYOURSELF
OTHERS
• Homophobic, racist, sexist or any other offensive language or actions are not tolerated in this school.
be investigated, and students will be sanctioned appropriately.
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/
Social Media
Always tell someone if you
ever see, hear or read anything
which makes you feel
uncomfortable whilst using the
Internet or e-mail. You will not be
THINK!
blamed and your prompt action
Before you...
may protect others. This applies at
home, in school or elsewhere.
Have fun when you are using the
internet but make sure you do it T - Is it true?
safely. Sometimes things online will H - Is it helpful?
be different from what you expect.
Researching what can happen and I - Is it inspiring?
what you can do about it are all
part of learning to be cyber smart.
N - Is it necessary?
K - Is it kind?
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).
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
The Junction is a confidential drop-in service on Monday lunchtimes in Compass, 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.You can also read
