CONTENTS.About UsWelcome from HeadmistressThe School Council (Governors)Prefects, Student Leaders and House StructureStudent CouncilWelcome from our Wellbeing PrefectChapter 1New Pupils 2025-2026Quick guide to year groupsNew boardersInduction daysThe school dayHeads of SectionChapter 2CommunicationHow we stay in touchEmergency arrangementsUseful numbersChapter 3Uniform, Sixth Form Dress Code and EquipmentFor Year 7-11 pupilsFor Year 7-11 overseas full boarders onlySixth Form clothing and equipmentText books and other equipmentLost PropertyChapter 4The School Site, Travel and AccessThe school siteDogs on school groundsTravel to schoolCurrent school bus informationFare zonesCycling and pedestriansSafe drop-off/pick-up zoneParking and walkingChapter 5Food and RefreshmentsFeeding the Mind, Body and SoulBreakfast ClubChapter 6Important InformationKey dates 2025-2026School policiesSchool feesProtection against fraudPhotographyChapter 7Academic InformationSetting policyKey Stage 3 curriculumKey Stage 4 curriculum - GCSEsSixth Form curriculum - A LevelsDigital LearningHomeworkAssessmentLearner profilesReportsExaminationsThe LibraryStretch and challengeLearning developmentLanguage supportTrips, visits and residentialsChapter 8Scholarships and AwardsScholarshipsApplying for an internal scholarshipYear 13 GraduationCups and ColoursChapter 9PastoralPastoral TeamThe School CounsellorsChaplaincyHealth & wellbeingAnti-bullyingAbsence/late arrivalsCode of Conduct & BehaviourPSHE and RSE ProgrammeRewards and SanctionsMobile phonesChapter 10BoardingExisting Boarder arrival timesBoarding housesBoarding optionsChanging boarder statusParental permission for boarders' activitiesStorageChild student visasBoarding guardians for overseas boardersChapter 11Co-CurricularExpectations for Music studentsSign up for clubsChargeable activitiesChapter 12Headington CommunityCharitiesParent ForumDevelopment InitiativesFoundation DayChapter 13