Hot Weather - School Arrangements - Friday 26th June

As you know the government’s UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a red heat-health alert for some areas of the UK which has been extended through to Friday 26^th June.

Therefore, there will be an earlier finish on Friday 26^th June, with students being dismissed at 12.30pm.  Any students who are eligible for free school meals, a grab-and-go service will be available in the dining hall for students to collect lunch and take it away with them.

Should any families have child-care issues resulting from this earlier finish, the school will remain open until 3.30pm if you wish your child to remain on-site for supervised private study. If this is the case, please let Miss Dodge know via email at s.dodge@harrisockendon.org.uk.

Uniform for Yrs 7-10

For the remainder of this week students in Yrs 7-10 are welcome to attend school wearing either their HAOC PE kit, or full HAOC school uniform.  If your child choses to wear their PE kit, they must wear:

• Grey HAOC polo
• Black shorts (no cycling shorts)
• Black socks
• Trainers

Students are not permitted to wear any of their own branded sportswear and must follow the guidance above. Any students that do not follow this guidance will be sent home to change.

Dress-Code for Sixth Formers

For sixth form students, relaxed business wear is permitted for the remainder of this week. The following guidelines indicate what is acceptable relaxed business wear;

• Tailored shorts
• Short sleeved shirts or polo-shirts
• No tie
• Shoulders should be covered, no tank tops, vests or crop-tops
• No flip-flops or open-toed shoes

Any students that do not follow this guidance will be sent home to change.

Yr 10 and Yr 12 PPEs

Due to the early finishes this week, a number of PPEs have been rescheduled for next week, commencing 29^th June.   All morning exams are able to run as planned. The revised details for these exams are show below;

Yr 10

Yr 12

• The Business Studies examination scheduled for Thursday 25th June (PM) will still take place at 12:00pm on Monday 29th June.
• Students who study both Physics and Chemistry—a small number in this unique position—will still sit their Business Studies examination on Tuesday 30th June at 9:00am
• Psychology Paper 2, will now take place at 9am on Friday 3^rd July in E0.01.
• The following exams due to take place on the 26^th June will now take place at 1.00pm on Friday 3^rd July in E0.01:

• Physics Paper 1
• Computer Science Paper 1
• Biology Paper 1
• Sociology Paper 1
• Politics Paper 1

• The following warmups will take place at 8.00am on Friday 3^rd July

• Physics – E0.06
• Comp Science – E0.07
• Biology – E0.08
• Sociology – E0.09
• Politics – E0.10

Yr 12 Destinations Day

Unfortunately, the Yr 12 Destinations Day scheduled for Friday 3^rd July will not be able to take place.  However, the Sixth Form team will be sharing what students need to work on over the summer, including how to login to UCAS and Outleap.  Students are welcome to work on this in school, or at home.  This preparation will continue next academic year to ensure they are prepared for their future applications.

Reminder of existing guidance

• Students should bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
• Please ensure sunscreen is applied before leaving home.
• A sun hat is advised if students wish to use the playground at break and lunchtimes. This should be black or white with no large logos or slogans
• Wearing jumpers is not advised in the current weather.

Please be assured we will be closely monitoring the situation, and if any further adjustments are required we will let families know as soon as possible. Please keep checking for communication via email and on the school website.

Thank you for your continued support.