Our values are simple:   

Aim High, Work Hard, Be Kind. 

We celebrate students who demonstrate our value of Aim High and aspire to do their best in every aspect of their school life. They reflect on their success and respond positively to feedback.

We celebrate students who demonstrate our value of Work Hard and demonstrate excellent behaviour at all times. Students complete all work to the best of their ability, meet deadlines and are self-motivated. They work with enthusiasm and are willing to adapt their ideas as their knowledge develops.

We celebrate students who demonstrate our value of Be Kind and show respect to everybody in the school and beyond. They are active members of our community who build positive relationships with all and care for their environment. They work well in teams and co-operate to help and support each other. 

• Be on time
• Be in the correct uniform
• Move quietly and calmly around school
• Be prepared to learn with appropriate equipment
• Follow instructions immediately
• Never use foul and abusive language
• Keep mobile phones/headphones in bags 

Uniform is an important part of our school.  We believe it promotes a sense of identity and establishes good working habits.  An acceptance of a place at Hadleigh High implies an acceptance of our uniform and dress code.

A detailed overview of the uniform is found here: 

In comparison to most primary schools, we start quite early at Hadleigh High.  You have to be at school before the gates are closed at 8.25am.  If you get to school after this time you must go in via school reception.  You will have registration every morning in your form group but every Friday you will have a year group assembly in the Drama Hall.  You will have four 75 minute lessons each day with a morning break of 20 minutes and a lunchtime of 40 minutes. 

Registration/Assembly

Lesson 1

Break for KS3

Lesson 2

Break for KS4

Lesson 3

Lunch

Lesson 4

End of school

Late bus (Tue, Wed, Thu)

What and how you are taught at high school is very different to primary school.  At high school you are taught more subjects and you will have a different teacher for each subject.  You do not stay in the same classroom all day, instead you will move around to different classrooms for each lesson.

Here is an idea of what your timetable might look like, each lesson has a subject code, staff code and room:

Below is a list of what you are expected to have with you at school every day. We will provide you with a Student Guide, Knowledge Organiser and exercise book on your first day.  There will be some days that you need other equipment for lessons, such as your PE kit or cooking ingredients.  We expect you to be ready to learn in lessons, this means being organised with your equipment. Our advice is to get into the habit of packing your school bag the night before.

• Black/blue & green writing pens
• Pencil, sharpener & eraser
• Scientific calculator
• Clear 30cm ruler
• Clear pencil case
• Student Guide (provided)
• Knowledge organiser & exercise book (provided)
• Reading book

At the back of the Knowledge Organiser is a section on Essential Information.  This section holds a lot of information that you will need to know about, it includes the timings of the school day, and will have a space for you to copy your timetable into.

The Essential Information section also includes our school values/rules, the house system and provides details of some of the rewards you will receive for good work and behaviour.   This section contains some really helpful advice and support if you are ever worried about something.

When you join Hadleigh High you will be taught how to use our school email and other IT systems - but this information will also be in the Essential Information section of your knowledge Organiser.  

Go4Schools is a website that you will be given a log-in to. Teachers and parents/carers will also have logins.  Go4Schools holds lots of important information. As well as being able to see your timetable and attendance data, Go4Schools is also where your teachers will set your homework.  Your teachers update Go4Schools so that you can see how you are doing in all your subjects and it is where you will find your Attitude to Learning reports as well.  You will also be able to see your behaviour record and details of house points awarded by your teachers.

A Go4Schools app is available which is simple to use and can be viewed on a smartphone or tablet.

Homework is an essential part of your education.  It is designed to make sure that you know the essential facts, language and ideas that will make you successful in your studies.

Each term, you will be given a Knowledge Organiser booklet which contains key facts and information you need to know for each subject.  It also contains a homework timetable for each week of the term making it clear what subject should be studied for homework and when.  You will get two pieces of homework each night.  The work is set by class teachers on Go4Schools so that parents/carers can also see the work set.

Similar to primary school, you can choose to either bring in a packed lunch or buy food at school.  You can buy a range of both hot and cold snacks and drinks from the snack shack and also items from the main dining hall such as sandwiches, pizza, jacket potato, chicken wraps, burritos, fresh fruit and yoghurt.

The daily meal deal can be bought for £2.47 and includes a main meal or vegetarian option plus a small drink or a pudding. 

Fizzy drinks and energy drinks are not allowed in school.  We are also a nut free school so you must not bring nut-based products into school, as several of our students/staff have  serious nut allergies. 

All students and staff are part of one of our six houses with one form group in each year representing one of the houses.  The houses are all named after individuals who have a connection to Hadleigh and the local area.

Our Houses are as follows:

Each house has a staff member as their Head of House and two Junior House Prefects from Year 9.  They hold house assemblies every term to discuss the chosen house charity, fundraising ideas and involvement in upcoming house competitions.

The house system is designed to develop a sense of community and at the same time encourage competition.  You will be able to earn house points individually, as part of a form, and when representing your house in competitions.  House points are tallied up throughout the year with the House Cup being presented to the winners in the whole school assembly on the last day of term.

Our extra-curricular clubs provide you with lots of opportunities to share your interests with others and learn new skills. The list of clubs is endless, ranging from sport to music, drama to science.

Some clubs take place at lunchtime whilst others take place after school when there is a late bus for those students who don’t live locally.  Throughout the year, all departments contribute to the program of clubs, ensuring we offer you an extensive range of activities to engage as many of you as possible.  Club lists are shared with students and parents/carers on a regular basis.

You will be praised and rewarded when you meet or exceed our expectations.  To do this, we have a well-developed rewards system, which will recognise your achievements in demonstrating our core values of Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind.

In lessons, you will receive verbal and written praise using our P system, being awarded positive events on Go4Schools and House points.  You will also be awarded positive Go4Schools events and house points when you demonstrate high standards in our three core values.  These could be awarded for many different things for example; an exceptionally high standard of classwork (Work Hard) or supporting another student with a problem (Be Kind).

During Celebration Assemblies, you can expect to receive certificates and prizes for your house points, attitude to learning reports, achievement and progress, attendance and demonstration of school values.  At other times you may receive praise postcards, phone calls home and end of term/year rewards trips and activities.

We are very proud of the fact that the vast majority of students display hard working, and kind behaviours.  However, if a student chooses to misbehave there is a clear system to help them make better choices. 

A teacher will give a student a C1 if their learning behaviour is unacceptable and needs to be corrected.  If the student chooses not to change their behaviour, a teacher will give them a C2 and move them to a different seat in the classroom.

If  a student still doesn't make good choices, a teacher will give them a C3.  At this point, the student is automatically given a D15 lunchtime detention and may also be removed from the lesson.

If the poor behaviour continues, the student will be given a C4, removed from the remainder of the lesson and sanctioned accordingly.  All behaviour is recorded on Go4Schools for staff, parents and students to see.

The school bus drop off and pick up point is at the front of school.  If you travel home on a bus, at the end of the school day you simply go directly to the pick up point at the front of school.  Staff are always on duty before and after school to help students if they are unsure.

Parents/carers of all Year 6 students that are eligible for school transport from September should receive information directly from Suffolk County Council before September.  If you have any queries please follow this link for information https://www.suffolkonboard.com/school-travel/ 

FAQ

How will I know where to go on my first day?

Staff will be out on the front playground to meet you as you arrive. 

Will I be in the same classes as my friends from primary school?

We will try to ensure you are in the same tutor group with a friend you work well with but cannot guarantee this.  Before the summer holidays your parents/carers will be sent a letter informing them who your Form Tutor will be. 

What will happen if I cannot find a classroom or I am late to a lesson?

We will expect it to take a little while for you to get used to the new buildings and timetable.  Staff and other students will be available to help you find your way round.  Most students manage to find their own way round really well after just a few days. 

Will we be allowed to use the toilet during lessons?

You are expected to be organised and go to the toilet before school, at break times and at lunchtimes.  However, on rare occasions we understand there might be exceptional circumstances.

Will we be allowed to use our phones during the school day?

No, you can only use them after or before you arrive at school.  They must be switched off or on silent and in your bag.  If you have your phone out of your bag at school, it will get confiscated.  If you ever need to contact your parents/carers you must come to the student reception in the dining hall. 

Will I get a detention for bad behaviour?

You will only get a detention if you make poor behaviour choices.  The first time a student behaves badly they will be given a C1 warning.  If it happens again with that same student, they then get what's called a C2.  If it happens for a third time, that student will receive a C3, which is a detention.

Will I get rewards for good behaviour?

The simple answer is yes!  In lessons, you can receive verbal and written praise using our P system, being awarded positive events on Go4Schools and house points.

You can also be awarded positive events and house points when you demonstrate high standards in our three core values.  During Celebration Assemblies, you can expect to receive certificates and prizes.  At other times students may receive praise postcards, phone calls and end of term/year rewards trips and activities.

Is there a homework club?

Yes there is - afterschool in the Learning Support room - staff will be in there to support you if you need help.

When is the library open?

It is open every day before school, at break time and lunch time.

Will I get a Hadleigh High School email address?

Yes, this will be shared with you during your first few days with us.  You will be shown how to use our IT systems but this information will also be in the Student Guide you are given when you join us.

How much homework will I get?

You will need to get used to organising your time.  You will get two pieces of homework each day.  It will be based on your Knowledge Organiser booklet and set by your teachers using Go4Schools.