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THE
BILLERICAY
SCHOOL
Starting Year Seven
September 2021
Induction Handbook
Information for Parent/Carers
The Billericay School
School Road
Billericay
CM12 9LH
Tel: 01277 655191 Fax: 01277 314414
Email: info@billericayschool.com
Website: www.billericayschool.com
Acting Headteacher: Mr P. Berry BA (Hons)
THE BILLERICAY SCHOOL
A MATHS & COMPUTING COLLEGE
School Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9LH
Tel 01277 655191 Email info@billericayschool.com www.billericayschool.com
Dear Parent/Carer,
This is obviously a time of great anticipation and excitement as your child begins their secondary
school career. Once again, the relationships we pride ourselves on forging with our families will
commence in a rather different way to previous years. We have not been able to visit primary
schools as we would normally do, but please be assured that we are gathering lots of relevant
information to help us best prepare for the arrival of year 7 in September, and will do all we can to
make the transition process from primary to secondary as smooth and as personal as possible. In
choosing The Billericay School, you have initiated a seven-year partnership which we know will
provide the opportunities, skills and qualifications your child needs to progress as a well-rounded
citizen to Higher Education, employment and beyond.
Children need to be engaged in their own learning if they are to be successful and we expect our
students to work hard. The school will provide them with a wealth of opportunities. We are
committed to providing a stimulating learning environment where every child will be stretched and
nurtured according to their individual needs. We also offer an extensive range of extra-curricular
activities and it is hoped that your child will participate fully in every aspect of school life.
In addition, parents and carers have a vital role to play in the home-school partnership. We welcome
your interest in all that we do and appreciate your support in ensuring that the school’s high
standards of uniform, behaviour and work are reinforced at home. Please also monitor your child’s
planner, which is an essential communication link between home and school.
School is to be enjoyed. Your children will make friends for life, learn in a variety of interesting ways
and flourish as a result of being engaged in all that the school offers. Staff at The Billericay School
look forward to working with you and your child to ensure that they fulfil their potential.
Please watch our Welcome Video: https://vimeo.com/425562867
Other virtual resources and video tour are located in the Admissions section on the school website.
Please continue to check for updates on the Admissions/Year 6 to 7 September 2021 Intake section,
and I would also ask that you please ensure that your child brings their Student Induction Handbook
with them on their first day. We greatly look forward to meeting your child in September.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs C. Berry
Deputy Headteacher
Acting Headteacher: Mr Patrick Berry, BA (Hons) Deputy Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Berry, BA (Hons)
The Billericay School is an academy within the “Compass Education Trust Ltd” which is a charitable company limited by guarantee.
Registered company no: 07666213. Registered office: School Rd, Billericay, CM12 9LH
1
Pastoral Care
On entry, your child is placed into a vertical tutor group within one of five Houses, led by a Head of
House. This means that they will share their form with students from every year group. They will
usually keep the same form tutor throughout their school life and as students leave the form at the
end of year 11, new students join in year 7. The form tutor works with everyone during form time to
develop transferable and independent study skills, good peer relationships and a sense of
community responsibility. We are very proud of how our older students assist our younger ones and
as a result develop essential teamwork and leadership skills themselves.
The form tutor will be your child’s first point of contact and will always be able to help or advise
them or you, as will the Head of House. We also have an extensive Pastoral Team at Student
Services who will help take good care of your child.
Students’ progress is monitored throughout the year with assessment and monitoring, a parents’
consultation evening and an annual report. Individual appointments to see staff can be arranged at
other times by making contact with the school.
We pride ourselves on the positive behaviour in and around the school. Discipline is firm but fair and
our students respond well to encouragement, praise and reward. When a sanction needs to be
administered, it usually consists of a warning, detention or referral to your child’s Head of House or
other senior staff. In exceptional cases, the Headteacher may exclude a child from the school for a
fixed period of time.
Who’s Who?
Mr Mohammed
CEO
Mr Berry Mrs Berry
Acting Deputy
Headteacher Headteacher
2Pastoral Team
Mrs Dewell
Mr Fifield
Pastoral Support
Head of
Assistant
Curie House
Curie House
Mrs Wood
Mr Howells
Pastoral Support
Head of
Assistant
Edison House
Edison House
Mrs Griffiths Mrs Josefson
Head of Pastoral Support
Keller House Assistant
Keller House
Mr Legg
Pastoral Support
Assistant
Keller/Curie
House
Mrs Toomey
Miss Carton
Pastoral Support
Head of
Assistant
Newton House
Newton House
Mrs Murray
Mr Stokes
Pastoral Support
Head of
Assistant
Scott House
Scott House
Mrs Cooper Mr Beckett
Assistant Headteacher Senco
Additional Needs
Mrs Manchee Mrs Barton
Pastoral Support Admissions Officer
Team Leader Data Provision
Team Leader
3Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct is based upon the following key words:
PRIDE RESPECT ORGANISATION EFFORT CARE
In our school community we:
Pride: Take pride in ourselves, our environment, our work and our achievements.
Respect: Show respect & tolerance to each other, our community and ourselves at all times.
Organisation: Arrive on time, organised and ready to learn every day.
Effort: Give our best efforts in all that we do and celebrate the efforts of others.
Care: Behave sensibly and safely, caring about the well-being of everyone in our
community.
Through our commitment to these values, we will foster a harmonious, responsible and
aspirational community, prepared for the challenges of the future.
Caring About Success
Our school motto is ‘Caring About Success’. There are lots of people at school who care and want
to help students to be successful. If students are worried, sad, or scared about anything, they
may talk to a member of staff. This could be their Form Tutor, a Pastoral Support Assistant in
Student Services, their Head of House or any of their subject teachers or Senior Staff.
The School Week
Each day will begin with Form Registration and/or Assembly at 8.35am and finishes at 3.00pm.
Structure of the School Day
08.35 - 08.50 hrs Registration and/or Year/House Assembly
(including Movement Time for students to get to lesson)
08.50 - 09.55 Lesson One (including Movement Time)
09.55 - 10.55 Lesson Two
10.55 - 11.15 BREAK (including Movement Time)
11.15 - 12.20 Lesson Three (including Movement Time)
12.20 - 13.20 Lesson Four
13.20 - 14.00 LUNCH (including Movement Time)
14.00 - 15.00 Lesson Five
4School Expectations
Classroom
Uniform should be worn with pride. Items should be marked with the student’s name.
Students are expected to be punctual and organised, ready to learn.
Students must treat people, property and the environment with care and respect.
Students must enter the classroom in a quiet, orderly way when invited to by staff.
Students must listen to and follow instructions given.
Students must listen to and value the opinions of others.
Students must behave sensibly, try their best and always allow others to learn.
Students must obey all Health and Safety in order to keep everyone safe.
Students must keep the classroom environment clean and tidy
Students may not eat or drink during lesson time.
Within School Buildings
If an article of lost property is found, it should be taken to Student Services.
Valuable personal items or large amounts of money should not be brought into school.
No student should be out of lessons without a signed exeat pass, (in the student planner).
Students must move and behave in a safe and sensible way at all times.
When moving about the buildings, students must keep to the left and use the designated ‘up’ or
‘down’ stairs.
Students must line up and queue for lessons/lunch in single file and in an orderly manner.
Students must obey notices e.g. “Examination, No Entry”
Students must dispose of litter in the bins provided.
At lunchtimes, students are expected to remain on site. All food purchased should be from the
appropriate outlets in school. Students are expected to stay within the designated areas at
break and lunch times.
Students should remove coats when entering the Dining Hall. Students leave promptly when
finished. Crockery and cutlery should be returned to the trolley provided and the dining area
should be left tidy.
Students should avoid crowded areas and behave appropriately at all times.
Students are not allowed into any teaching rooms unless supervised by a member of staff or as a
member of an agreed lunchtime room.
Within the School Site and Wider Community
Students must dispose of all litter in bins provided, in and out of school.
Students access to the field changes according to the weather and as a reaction to litter.
Ball games/throwing games are only allowed on the school field, 4G pitch & tennis courts.
Tobacco, alcohol and other drugs are not permitted on the school premises or on the journey to
or from school. No form of gambling is allowed.
Students are not allowed in areas where cars are parked, at any time during the day.
No mobile phones should be brought into school and will be confiscated if seen or heard by
staff. Wearable Wi Fi enabled devices including Apple and other smart watches are not
permitted and will also be confiscated. Phones/smart watches that are confiscated after 1.15pm
will not be returned until after 3.00pm the following day. Confiscations made before 1.15pm will
usually be returned at 3.00pm on the same day but this may be deferred to 3.00pm the
following day where the senior staff consider this appropriate.
All other items of jewellery that are confiscated are returned on Friday’s at 3.00pm.
Students wishing to travel to school by their own transport will need to obtain a permit from
Student Services and agree to abide by the cyclists’ code. They will need to wear a helmet and
have completed Level 3 Bikeability Training.
5Curriculum
Students are placed in relevant teaching groups based on primary school information, teacher KS2
assessments and KS2 results, where available. Banding and setting occurs in some subjects. An
Academic School Information Booklet and a full guide to the curriculum for each year group is
published on the school website.
Subjects studied during Year 7 are as follows:
English Maths Science
Students will need a Geometry set Students will need Science goggles
and a Scientific Calculator for practical lessons
History Geography RE
French German
Students learn both languages during Year 7 and are assessed at the end of the academic year.
Some students are selected to continue with both languages, whilst others continue with either
French or German. It will be useful to have the appropriate dictionary.
Art Drama Music
Non bluetooth headphones
would be helpful
PE Design Technology
Students will need correct PE kit. Product Design, Food Tech, Textiles
Please refer to our uniform policy on the school website.
Students will need a black handwriting pen, a purple biro, a pencil and a ruler. We provide students
with their first writing set and additional/replacements sets may be purchased at F Block Office
Reception or Student Services. (Calculators may be purchased at F Block Office Reception).
Personalised Learning SENCO: Mr Beckett
The Personalised Learning Team is responsible for supporting students with special educational
needs. Importance is placed on providing support for students, which enables them to take part in
all lessons with their peers. Resources are, therefore, channelled into ensuring needs are met in
mainstream classes, where special educational needs personnel work alongside class teachers to
facilitate full access to the National Curriculum for all students. Students needing to develop their
reading, spelling, or numeracy skills receive additional support from the SEND department, in many
cases working on programmes tailored to their individual needs.
The progress of students with Education Health and Care Plans, or those on the SEND Register are
monitored and reviewed regularly. Parents/carers and students are invited to meet with the
member of staff co-ordinating the student’s SEND provision, to share successes and achievements
and to set targets for the coming term.
Provision for Inclusion
For students who, for whatever reason, cannot attend mainstream lessons for a period of time,
provision is available in the KS4/KS3 Inclusion Base. This is ground floor provision, with extensive IT
facilities, where students can work in a small, supportive environment.
6The Resource Based Learning Centre
More than just a library!
We see the role of the Resource Based Learning Centre as central to raising standards and
maximising progress for all students through developing independent learners who read widely for
pleasure and information.
We aim to encourage an enthusiasm about reading through a diverse range of material including
books, magazines, audio-visual material such as talking books, CDs, DVDs, and providing access to I.T.
facilities, including the Internet with over forty computers.
The RBLC aims to provide:
A wide variety of resources to support students’ personal development and interest.
A stimulating and exciting environment to support private study, group enquiry discussion
and practical activity that is accessible to all.
The RBLC aims to help students develop:
Information and data handling skills
Research Skills
A passion for reading
The RBLC is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm each day.
Students’ involvement in the organisation of the centre is encouraged through Library duty in Year 8.
An induction programme, which all students complete during their first weeks at Billericay School,
enables the students to become involved in the use and organisation of the centre at a very early
stage.
The centre aims to support students’ personal development and interests as well as a passion for
books. Enjoyment and enthusiasm is also fostered through book readings and visits by authors and
active participation in a Book Club. We also aim to instil a “reading culture” throughout the school
via a variety of programmes that lead to reading growth for every student.
The centre prides itself in responding to the needs of students and making available relevant
curriculum material. Suggestions for further improvements and developments are always
welcomed.
The Centre is a place for all!
7Homework
Homework is of great importance at The Billericay School. It is used to develop understanding of a
subject or an idea; to introduce new subjects and ideas; to reinforce work studied in class; and
perhaps most of all to develop the habit of working and thinking for oneself. A Year 7 homework
timetable is on the school website and will indicate what subject a student should be working on at
home.
Students will be issued with a student planner at the start of each school year in which they will be
required to note the details of each homework set, write down independent study or revision
activities, and record information discussed during Learning Conversations with their form tutor.
It is important that the planner is kept up to date for two reasons. First, if a student knows precisely
what has been set, they are more likely to complete homework satisfactorily. Secondly, the student
planner is a means of keeping parents informed. Teachers sometimes write in the planner and
parents may do so as well. In the latter case, it is the responsibility of the student to draw the
comment to the attention of the member of staff concerned.
Form tutors regularly check planners and parents are asked to sign it at the end of each week.
Parents sometimes ask us how much help they should give their children in completing homework.
There is no straightforward answer. Much depends on individual circumstances, but we would
suggest that encouragement, interest and the checking of work provide invaluable support to
children; the more the better, providing you are not doing it for them! Testing your child regularly
on the information on their Subject Cue Cards is a key way you can support their learning.
One of the best ways to help your child with their school work is to make sure they read regularly.
Reading with your child will improve their writing and spelling and enable them to be more confident
in all subjects. All Year 7 students should have a reading book with them every day and they will take
part in our Accelerated Reader programme.
Study Support
We are very proud of our wide ranging extra curricular programme for students of all years and all
levels of ability. As our school motto suggests, we care about success and success can be achieved in
a variety of ways. We believe in students having skills in a variety of areas. Thus, our curriculum
caters for a wide range of talents and interests from sport, music, languages and drama to chess, risk
takers and sci-fi club.
All students are encouraged to attend a range of extra-curricular clubs and societies on offer.
Information is available on the school website and updates are regularly published on the TV screens
around the school.
Our Resource Based Learning Centre is open to students from 8.00am each weekday and after school
until 4.00pm. The Personalised Learning Department offers a Homework Club for the first 20
minutes of each lunchtime.
8Instructions for Virtual Learning Platforms
(Instructions on how to use virtual learning platforms are explained to students when they join the
school).
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Website: https://edu.google.com/intl/en-GB/products/classroom/?modal_active=none
Login: Please use yearofentrysurnameinitial@billericayschool-email.co.uk
For example: 21bloggsj@billericayschool-email.co.uk
Password: Students will have chosen their own passwords. Any student who has not yet reset their
password should use the initial password as previously advised by the school. In the event that you
have lost or forgotten your password, please email us at info@billericayschool.com
DODDLE
Website: https://www.doddlelearn.co.uk/app/login
Login: Please use your first name followed by your surname then the year you started at the school.
Both first name and surname have a capital letter.
For example: JoeBloggs21
Password: Students will have chosen their own passwords. Any student who has not yet reset their
password should use the initial password as previously advised by the school. In the event that you
have lost or forgotten your password, please email us at info@billericayschool.com
Please be advised that we do not currently have a Parent Key facility for this system.
HEGARTY (MATHS)
Website: https://hegartymaths.com/login/learner
Using the Find Your School option, select The Billericay School
Login: Please enter your first name, last name and date of birth when prompted.
Password: Students will have chosen their own password. Password resets can be requested by
clicking the reset link.
MYMATHS
Website: https://www.mymaths.co.uk/
Students using MyMaths will have been given a unique username and password, details of which
should be noted within their school planners. This information can be re-sent by emailing:
info@billericayschool.com
KERBOODLE
Website: www.kerboodle.com
Science books year 7 – 11 are on Kerboodle. The user name is first initial and surname. Science
teachers can reset the password if asked.
9Useful Information:
Address and Telephone:
The Billericay School
School Road
Billericay
Essex CM12 9LH
Telephone: 01277 655191 /Fax: 01277 314414
Email: info@billericayschool.com / Website: www.billericayschool.com
Admission/Transition Enquiries: admissions@billericayschool.com
School Office/Reception
The school office/visitors reception is located in ‘F’ Block. All visitors must report to reception. Any
general enquiries should be directed to the office on the main school number (01277 655191) or
email address: info@billericayschool.com
Student Services/Pastoral Office
The Student Services/Pastoral Office is based in ‘C’ Block and deals with student related issues.
This is a central point for students. All students are able to report to the office for help and support.
Our Pastoral Support Team are able to deal with any problems or issues that may arise.
Absence
In all cases of absence, the school must be notified on each day of absence before 9.30am (reasons
provided should be specific). Notice of absence can be made by dialling the school number (01277
655191) and selecting option 1 from the automated menu.
A note in the student planner and, where appropriate, a medical certificate should also be sent with
the student when they return to show the school’s attendance team.
Absence during the School Day
In circumstances where a child does leave school before the end of the school day, they must sign
out with the school’s attendance team. All students must show written permission from a parent or
carer clearly stating the date/time and reason for leaving the school premises. On no account may a
child leave school during school hours unless permission has been requested.
Sickness in School
Students who are unwell during the school day should report to the school medical room. If
necessary, parents/carers will be contacted with a view to having their child taken home. (Please
note: students should not contact parents/carers direct, but report to the Medical Room where the
decision to call home will be made) In cases of emergency, students may be taken to hospital and
parents notified.
Holiday Leave
Parents/Carers are requested not to arrange family holidays during term time; holiday leave will be
classed as an unauthorised absence and may result in a penalty notice being issued. If absence is
unavoidable for any reason, students must collect a Leave of Absence form from the attendance
team, which should then be returned back to that office. Authorising absence during term time is at
the school’s discretion.
10Buses
Some students that travel from either Basildon or Wickford use bus services that operate privately.
Parents may buy a season ticket or students may pay on the bus for each individual journey.
There is no Education Authority service that operates – all services are private. We do, however,
have a good relationship with the operators; we support them fully in maintaining standards of
behaviour and discipline.
Should you wish to use a private service, you may contact NIBS Buses on 01268 767870.
Change of Address/Home Information
Parents should notify the school (Data Provision Office) immediately in the event of a change of
contact details (address, telephone number, email address etc.)
Financial Assistance
The school aims to ensure that no student is prevented from attaining any of the school’s standards
because of lack of finance. Therefore, in some cases where families are experiencing financial
hardship the school may be able to assist by subsidising certain activities or items. “Friends of
Billericay School” which is the school’s PTA charity also provides a small grant each year to our
hardship fund. Applications to this fund are dealt with in the strictest confidence and should be
made in writing (to Mr Berry, Acting Headteacher or Mrs Berry, Deputy Headteacher).
Students who have entitlement to free school meals attract additional funding to support their
education, so all parents who may be entitled are urged to apply, to ensure their child benefits both
in terms of the free meal and additional educational support. For further information please contact
the School Office (Finance Department).
Newsletters
Regular newsletters are published on the school website during the academic year.
School Catering
Students either have a meal provided by the school’s catering service or bring a packed lunch.
Secondary school meals give a much wider choice to students. Starting with morning breaks,
students are able to choose and purchase from a range of hot and cold snacks.
Lunch, served in the dining room, offers a choice of a hot meal from the traditional counter, a fast
food bar and cold counter trolley. Vegetarian dishes are also available.
During the course of the year the catering staff hold ‘special promotion’ weeks and ‘themed’ days.
The school achieved National Healthy School Status in March 2008 and gained re-validation ever
since.
11School/Parent Communication
The MyEd Parent App
The Parent App allows an accessible way to communicate and share information with you, our
parent community. As your son/daughter’s school, we want you to feel as much a part of their
education as possible and the increased use of smart phone technology provides an opportunity to
do this. We use a free parent app that gives you access to a range of communication and information
features to stay in touch with what is happening at school. The app is available for both Apple iOS
and Android devices.
The MyEd App works by providing parents with an overview of key school events and once your child
is on roll, individual student conduct, attendance, achievement, timetables and academic monitoring
information via the ‘My Student’ area.
Further information and instructions of how to upload the App can be found on the school website
(via the ‘School Portal’ tab).
School Website
www.billericayschool.com
Our school website provides a wide range of detailed information including school policies, future
events and copies of school documentation.
Twitter and Facebook
Parents are able to follow The Billericay School via Twitter on @Billericay_Sch
The feed provides parents with up to date news and information.
The school also has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBillericaySchool/ that also
provides information that may be useful to parents.
Please be aware that The Billericay School does not host or endorse any other Facebook
pages/discussion groups through other areas of social media. Any such groups should not be
interpreted as being ‘official’ communication from the school and we would encourage you to
always refer to the school website/Twitter/Official Facebook page or contact the school direct if
you have a query or concern, rather than relying on unsubstantiated information from unofficial
sources.
We would also ask that individual students, parents and teachers are never mentioned on social
media as this potentially breaks data and privacy regulations.
Email:
We use an electronic information system to email school information, events and student related
notifications in an efficient manner. I would ask that you please ensure the school has your most
current email address and notify us if your email address changes.
ParentPay
ParentPay allows parents to use our school online payment system to make dinner money top-ups,
school trip payments, payments for music lessons and other online payments for your child, quickly
and easily. (Please bear in mind that during peak activity times transactions may not appear on accounts
instantly). If you have any queries regarding ParentPay please contact the school office.
ParentPay login details will be sent by post during the last week of the summer term. Upon receipt,
please activate the account or, if you already have a ParentPay account, just click ‘Add a child’ and
enter the codes provided. Please ensure accounts are activated in advance of the new school term
in September and money added should your child wish to purchase food on the first day of school.
12Transition Worries:
Moving from primary to secondary school: Results of a research project
We want the transition from primary to secondary school to be a positive experience. The Billericay
School recently took part in a research project with Anglia Ruskin University, to find out how
students felt after they moved into the school from their primary school. The researchers asked
students in Years 7 and 8 about their experiences of transition. We thought you might be interested
in the results and we have added some extra ideas that you might find useful.
Most students questioned said they were nervous and worried before the transition.
However, unanimously told us that they soon settled in.
Students said The Billericay School is good at providing induction days and giving chances for
new people to look round and see what their new school is like. New students are often
worried about getting lost, but they can ask others and they get maps to help them.
Students gave overwhelmingly positive opinions about their time shortly after their transition
to their new school. They all agreed that the school has:
o Great lessons and teachers
o Great food
Advice from our students for parents:
Stay calm, help us to be organised, tidy and on time.
Please try not to worry, if there is a problem the school will contact you.
It is a good school, with good subjects. Staff are good at helping children settle in and make
progress.
At The Billericay School, we do all we can to make the transition from primary to secondary school a
positive experience. It is normal for students and parents to be worried about moving to a new
school, we understand that there is often a level of anxiety about whether or not your child will be
happy and thrive within The Billericay School community.
Happily, evidence from our students shows that, not only do we enable our students to make good
progress academically; we also place great importance on allowing students to develop as resilient,
independent and unique individuals, with a broad variety of accomplishments. In return, all we ask
is that students are polite; arrive in school on time, smartly dressed, equipped and ready to learn.
We can then work in partnership with the student, and their parents/carers, so that they can achieve
their potential.
Billericay School – Students 4 Students (Student Support)
S4S is a team of trained students who work together to help our school to be an enjoyable, safe and
happy place. If you are worried about something, please come and speak to one of the team and
allow us to help you. You can find us in C27a at lunchtimes, around school at other times or you can
email us on s4steam@billericayschool.com More information can be found on our notice boards,
the school website and on the monitors around school.
13School Uniform
Please visit www.simmonds-ltd.com to purchase uniform.
The school shop will be open (by appointment only) between Monday 23 August to Friday 27 August
for returns/exchanges and to purchase additional items. Appointments can be booked via the
Simmonds Ltd website.
Reminder: School Equipment
It is expected that students are fully equipped for lessons (pens, pencils, ruler etc.)
Students must also be equipped with a calculator. The recommended calculators are the Casio FX
83GTX or 85GTX models. Our teachers are specialists in these models. They perform all functions
required for the new GCSE and are, in our opinion, the easiest to use and most intuitive on the
market. The fx-83GTX can be purchased from the school at a reduced rate.
Students are also expected to be equipped with plastic Science goggles, as they will participate in a
range of practical lessons.
In order to encourage good handwriting, we recommend that all students use a fibre tipped
handwriting pen (for example the ‘Berol’ black fibre tipped handwriting pen or WH Smith own brand)
and a purple ballpoint pen to use in their exercise books (to write their responses to teacher
feedback). Your child will be given a set of these items on their first day. Additional items/sets may
be purchased from the school. In order to make it as convenient as possible for students to be
properly equipped, we will also offer the facility for students to buy the above writing equipment
from the main office by making the charge against their cashless catering account (dependent on
sufficient credit available).
PE Clothing:
Our PE Department often receive enquires with regard to acceptable clothing for lessons. Below is a
summary of suitable items that we hope you will find useful:
The Boys PE kit comprises of
• Black/White Reversible Rugby Shirt (compulsory)
• White Plain polo shirt (compulsory)
• Black sports shorts (compulsory)
• Black football socks for outdoor wear (compulsory)
• White indoor socks for summer and indoor wear (compulsory)
• Football Boots
• Sports Trainers (not fashion sports shoes)
• Black swimming shorts (compulsory)
• Black tracksuit bottoms (to be used at the discretion of the member of staff)
• Optional plain black sweatshirt/1/4 zip top (small logo would be permitted)
The Girls PE Kit Comprises of
• White Plain Polo Shirts (compulsory)
• Black sports shorts (compulsory)
• White Sports socks (compulsory)
• Sports Trainers (not fashion sports shoes)
• Black Swimming Costume (compulsory)
• Plain Black sweatshirt/1/4 Zip top (compulsory) (small logo would be permitted)
• Plain black lycra sports leggings (not fashion cotton)
Students are not permitted to wear Hoodies.
14Getting involved yourself….
Friends of the Billericay School
‘FOBS’
The Friends of the Billericay School (FOBS) would like to extend a warm welcome to all parents of
new students at The Billericay School. The school encourages close ties with parents, but one of the
closest links is provided by FOBS. This bridges the gap informally between school and home and
helps to harness mutual aims on both sides in the students’ interests.
Having a child at the school brings automatic membership to FOBS, and you are welcome to come
along to our meetings. They are friendly and informal occasions when there is an interchange of
information with a senior member of staff. In this way, parents are kept informed of school matters
and any areas of general concern can be aired.
As well as being a forum and an organised body of opinion in support of school interests, FOBS
organises social events which serve to bring parents and staff together, reinforcing the sense of
community. The social events are also a means of raising the extra funds that provide the vital ‘icing
on the educational cake’. There can be great satisfaction in organising a function that is enjoyed by
literally hundreds of people as well as raising hundreds of pounds! We would greatly welcome your
ideas and involvement.
FOBS’ steadiest source of income is from its ‘200 Club’. It is open to any friend of the school. For
just £1 per month you will be entered into the monthly and major bonus draws during the year. The
top prize is £200 and many smaller amounts are also paid out. At least 50% of the income must be
paid in prizes and the rest benefits the school.
To join, please complete the 200 Club standing order form which can be found on FOBS page of the
school website.
Another simple way to support the school is by making online purchases via Easyfundraising – a
percentage of money spent is donated to your chosen cause and all the main online retailers
participate in the scheme. Please follow the link to find out more and sign up:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/fobsbillericay/
Children coming here for the first time are welcomed by the school, and their parents can rely on an
equally warm welcome from FOBS. Their help will really be appreciated in the years ahead. They
will be able to share in the life of the school and be of genuine assistance in the school life of all
students.
You may contact us directly via fobs.crew@gmail.com, visit the FOBS page on the school website or
find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillericaySchoolFOBS/
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