We're excited to be preparing to welcome our new Year 7 Students as they join Imberhorne School.
We've gathered a number of resources on this page to help with the transition process and to answer some common questions.
What are the procedures if a student is unwell?
If a student is too unwell to attend school, please phone the main switchboard on 01342 323562 and choose the relevant options on the automated system to report the absence. Please ring and report each day of absence.
If a student feels unwell during the school day, they should report to the medical room near reception at either breaktime or lunchtime. If the symptoms arise during a lesson, they should alert their class teacher who will give them permission to leave and report to the medical room. Medical staff will ascertain how the student is feeling and decide if it is necessary to contact parents/carers.
What do students do at break and lunch time?
Our fantastic canteen facilities offer food at break and lunch times and before school as well. Year 7 have their own food service area at break and lunch times.
Alternatively, students may bring their own food into school. Please note that carbonated drinks and energy drinks are not allowed in school and we always encourage healthy eating.
Year 7 students have their own playground where they may chat with friends and a Year 7 court to play ball games. We have a loan system available for balls and table tennis bats via the Pastoral Office and students may bring in their own named ball. They do not have to be soft balls as they do at primary schools.
We have a variety of lunchtime clubs and the library is open for use as well. Clubs and activities are published in the first few weeks of the academic year.
What should I do if something is lost?
Sometimes property is misplaced at school and the chances of reuniting it with students is greatly increased if all property is clearly named. When a student becomes aware they have lost an item, they should visit reception, outside of lesson times, to see if it has been handed in. If this proves unsuccessful, they should retrace their steps for that day as the item may still be in a classroom or one of the areas they have visited during their free time. In a large and busy school, this is best done on the day, however, it is always worth checking back with the lost property box every few days.
How often will homework be set and how can I check what's been set?
Students may be set weekly tasks in English, Mathematics, Science and Languages. In all other subjects, homework is set at appropriate times when it is meaningful to do so. In Year 7, tasks should take approximately 20 minutes per subject, however some assignments will be designed to span a number of weeks.
Students are able to view homework that has been set via the Bromcom Student app or website, whilst parents can view it via the MyChildAtSchool app or website.
It can take a while to get into the routine of organising time for homework. Students tend to settle in to their own routines very quickly and find systems to help them remember. If you encounter a problem, talk to the member of staff by email or before the class. If it is the first time, don't worry there will be no consequence, staff will work with students to ensure it doesn't happen again.
What equipment should be brought on the first day in September?
Students should bring their bag containing the things detailed on our equipment list and any food required on the first day, and every day thereafter.
Will there be an opportunity to make new friends?
Yes! Students from lots of different primary schools in the area will be starting at Imberhorne in September. Form groups are made up from a few existing friends from primary school and lots of new ones too.
Students get the opportunity to meet new friends by joining extra curricular school clubs as well - this is really recommended. We encourage everyone to join at least one club at the start of Year 7. We will give you further information on what clubs we have on offer once the activities start in September.
What are the arrangements for catching school buses home at the end of the school day?
Students wait in the Main Hall until a member of staff takes them safely on to the bus.
What happens if students are late to school or have missed their bus?
Whilst students normally enter the school via the side entrances, if they arrive after 8.40am, they should report to reception via the main entrance. Staff will ask the students to sign in and explain the reason. A yellow slip will be issued for registration purposes if the student arrives after 8.55am.
If a school bus is missed, students should contact their parents/carers to make alternative arrangements to get to school.
Where should students go if they are worried or unhappy about anything?
If for any reason a student is worried or unhappy they should speak with their Form Tutor in the first instance, or visit the Pastoral Office to speak with their Pastoral Support Assistant. Any other member of staff can help too. Staff at Imberhorne are always happy to support all students with any concerns and most issues can be dealt with really quickly.