Transitioning to Year 7

You are allowed into your form room from 8.00am. Morning registration in form rooms is at 8.40am. If you arrive between 7.30am and 8.00am you should go to the canteen.

There is a morning break of 20 minutes.

Lunchtime is from 1.30pm – 2.25pm.

Yes, you can, but hot food must not be eaten inside; if you have hot food from the canteen, you must eat this in the canteen or at designated outdoor seating areas.  During the lunch break you are encouraged to participate in clubs and activities.

You can obtain hot meals, snacks, salads, sandwiches, drinks, fruit and desserts using the canteen card that will be issued to you on Welcome Day.  If you prefer, you can bring a packed lunch. The canteen is open for breakfast from 8.00am to 8.30am, and at break time and lunch time. Hot food cannot be taken into school buildings, but can be eaten in the canteen or outside.

Each student will be given her own locker to store your belongings securely.  We recommend that you go to your locker at break and lunch to collect the items that you need and you will probably need to return and collect books at these times.  You will need a padlock for your locker, and any valuables should either be kept on you or locked in your locker. You should not leave any valuable items unattended.  During the lunch break you are encouraged to participate in clubs and activities.

You may bring your mobile phone into school but should be switched off at all times.

You should immediately report any loss or damage to a member of staff or to the school office.  All items of lost property are handed in to the school office when found. All enquiries regarding lost PE kit should be made to the PE department.  It is important that all your property is clearly named. You are asked not to bring valuable items into school and valuable items should be stored in your locker.  During PE lessons, valuables will be collected in and locked away.

If you arrive after 8.40am you should come through student reception, complete a late slip and leave it in the box on the student reception desk.

If a medical or dental appointment has to be during school time, or leave of any other reason is required, an email to attendance@mggs.org is required.  We request that as much notice as possible is given.  

Family holidays should not be taken during term time.  In such situations a leave of absence form must be completed requesting authorisation and returned to the Attendance Officer at attendance@mggs.org at least two weeks prior to the date.

If you are unwell at school, you should tell a member of staff and if necessary you will be sent to the student hatch.  If you are unwell at break or lunch times you should report to the student hatch yourself. If necessary, our office staff may send you to the medical room until you feel better, although in some cases it may be necessary to contact your parents/carers to ask someone to collect you and take you home.  You should not contact your parents/carers directly if you feel unwell.

Yes, there are music rooms beside the school canteen.

If you need to confide in someone or share a problem, you may speak to your Form Tutor, your Head of Study or Learning Mentor in the Student Support Office, although all teachers are willing to listen and will always try to help. 

Calculators can be purchased from the school.  We recommend the Casio Scientific FX-83GTPlus.

Any additional questions can be answered by the teacher coming to visit you at your primary school or by your form tutor once you start at the school.