Whole School Bulletin
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Whole School Calendar - Week One
| Monday 16 September |
Assembly Focus: Leadership Flu Vaccinations (Year 7-Year 11) |
| Tuesday 17 September | Year 9 True Adventure Launch Assembly Year 7 Parent Information Evening (6pm, Main Hall) |
| Wednesday 18 September |
Year 10 Assembly Year 8 Parent Information Evening (6pm, Main Hall) Friends of Oxted School Meeting (7.30pm, Meeting Room) |
| Thursday 19 September | Year 7 Assembly Year 9 Parent Information Evening (6pm, Main Hall) |
| Friday 20 September | Year 11 Assembly |
Whole School Notices
If there is something that a member of staff at Oxted School has done which you are happy with,
please do let them know (thankstaff@oxted.thpt.org.uk)
Report a Student Absence
To report a student absence please telephone the attendance line 01883 718707 by 9.00am or as soon as possible thereafter, or email to attendance@oxted.thpt.org.uk on each day of absence
Parent Carer Letter 13/09/24 (Social Media)
Enrichment Programme
PE Fixtures - 16/09/24
School Production Announcement
Expectations
Our uniform expectations extend to footwear, jewellery, hair, and make-up. All information on our uniform expectations and how to buy / order uniform can be found on our school website here. The Friends of Oxted School continue to stock and sell second-hand uniform, please do get in touch with Claire Kent (claire.kent@oxted.thpt.org.uk) to enquire about any items you are interested in purchasing. Likewise, if you have uniform you would like to contribute to the second-hand uniform supply, we are always grateful for your donations.
Please remember that:
- Our school jumper is an optional part of uniform; however, the blazer is compulsory
- Trainers or sports branded footwear must not be worn instead of shoes
- Hoodies are not permitted to be worn at any time
- Uniform is checked at the start of the day and throughout to support students to maintain a smart appearance while at school
To aid students with their learning, students are expected to bring the following equipment to school every day:
- A blue or black pen
- A green pen
- A pencil
- A ruler
- A scientific calculator
- A reading book
If you are experiencing any financial difficulties which prohibits your child attending with the correct uniform or equipment, please speak to your child’s Year Team.
Thank you for your continued support with ensuring that your child is correctly dressed and equipped for school, to allow them to fully participate in the full educational offer here at Oxted School.
Ms C Nicholls, Senior Vice Principal
Parent Information & Meet the Tutor Evenings
| Year 7 | Tuesday 17 September (6pm, Main Hall) |
| Year 8 | Wednesday 18 September (6pm, Main Hall) |
| Year 9 | Thursday 19 September (6pm, Main Hall) |
Attendance
The vast majority of students have made an excellent start this year and we are delighted that most students’ attendance is looking very positive. We would like to take this opportunity to remind parents of the importance of attendance at school and remind you to please telephone the school to alert us to your child’s absence for every day that they are off. Any days which are not accounted for by you (via telephone or email) will be counted as unauthorised absence.
As per Surrey County Council guidance, we will also issue fixed penalty notices (which can lead to fixed penalty fines) for extended periods of unauthorised absence.
If you have any queries regarding attendance at Oxted School, please do contact our attendance team (attendance@oxted.thpt.org.uk).
Amount Payable for a Penalty Notice
The Amount Payable Under a Penalty Notice: The Education (Penalty Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
- If a parent/carer has not incurred a penalty notice relating to the relevant child/children since 19 August 2024, then the penalty notice will be charged at the rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. This will be reduced to £80.00 if paid within 21 days of receipt of the notice. Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court
- If you have incurred a penalty notice relating to this child/children since 19 August 2024, the rolling 3-year period will be activated from the date of the first penalty notice and the second penalty notice will be charged at the flat rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. There will be no reduction for payment within 21 days. Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court
- If you have incurred 2 penalty notices relating to this child/children in the rolling 3-year period since the first penalty notice was issued, then you will NOT receive a third penalty notice – Surrey County Council will have no option but to consider a prosecution, per parent/carer per child, in the Magistrates Court under s 444 Education Act 1996