Welcome to Fitzharrys School

We look forward to

meeting you!

Who's Who?

Meet some of our TEAM...Together Everyone Achieves More

Mr Speke – Head of School

Interests: Family, Geography, Playing cricket and Ipswich Town FC

Senior Leadership Team

You will find me around the school site at break and lunchtimes and in South Block for lessons

Passions: Family, Liverpool and Rugby

Mr WilliamsPastoral Director and Design & Technology teacher

Mr Browne Assistant Head Teacher

Mrs Beedles-Clark

You will see me around the school site and in the PE department...

Loves: Plymouth Argyle FC (best team ever)and my family of course!…

Mrs SmithSENCo

I am located in West Block

Interests: Baking

Mrs Davis

I am located in Student Services in the Main Block

MISS ALLENSTUDENT WELLBEING MANAGER

• You will find me in West Block

• Passionate about Griffin House and Netball

Miss CookStudent Wellbeing Manager

•You will find me in West Block

•Loves kayaking and cooking

Miss David Student Wellbeing Manager

Located in West Block

My passions: My daughter, cooking and Art

Mr LeeHead of Art, Performance & Technology Faculty

I am best located in North Block

Passions: Teaching art and teaching students skills to be successful

MsLancaster

Drama

I am located in North Block

Mr HaycocksPHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)

I can be found in the PE department

Mr AdamMusic

I can be found in North Block

Interests: Playing instruments and rewiring music tech

Miss RandallFood & Nutrition

My Classroom is in Main Block

I love 1970s Disco Dancing

Mr McCookTechnology

I can be found in South BlockPassions: Loves the quality and taste of food

Head of Maths

I can be found in the Main Block

Love problem solving and my family

Miss Twyford

Mr PoolmanMaths

I can be found in the Main Block

Mr WhitleyMATHS

• I can be found in Main Block

•Passionate about: Theatre

Mrs PayneMATHS

• I can be found in the Main Block

• Interests: Food and Family

Mr O’Neill

ENGLISH

•You will find me in East Block

•Passionate about teaching and 80s action movies

Ms AndersonEnglish

•You will find me in East Block

• Interests: Music and stories

Ms CorfieldENGLISH

You will find me in East Block

Loves: Margaret Atwood books

Mrs PhilbinHead of MFL

My Classroom is in East Block

Passion: Yoga

You will find me in East Block

Mrs ChadwickHead of History and Geography

I am in the Main Block

I love learning about the world around me; how it was, is and will be…

Mrs Jarvis

Teacher of Business Studies

I am located in the Main Block

I love my dog and gardening

Mr Nobbs

Teacher of History

• I can be found in the Main Block

•Passionate about: Rugby and dogs

Mrs ForderHead of Science

You will find me in the Science Block

Loves: my children, music, running and pilates

LIDS OFF FOR LIFT OFF

TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE

Which House Will You Be In?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What tutor group will I be in?

• How do the tutor groups get sorted out?

• Will I be with my friends?

• What clubs and trips can I go on?

• Is there a school show?

• What do I do if I get lost?

• Where do I go when I arrive for my first day and Induction Day?

• How many teachers will I have?

• What are the timings of the school day?

• What is your anti-bullying policy?

• How will I know where the classrooms are?

• How much homework will I get?

• How many lessons will I have a day?

• Can I ride my bike to school?

• How many people will be in my class?

• How do I know what lessons I have?

•What tutor group will I be in? Either F I Z or H. The four Fitzharrys houses are: F – Pegasus, I – Griffin, Z – Dragon, H – Phoenix

• How do the tutor groups get sorted out? These are decided by Mrs Beedles-Clark, Head of KS3, following conversations with you and your teachers. This will ensure you are placed in a tutor group that is right for you, and also that we have right balance in each house – for example do not want all the musicians in one house and all sporty in another – it needs to be as even as possible.

•Will I be with my friends? When organising the tutor groups, we try to put you together with some of your friends from your primary school but this is not always possible. Don’t worry though, you will make lots of new friends in no time. It is good to meet new people. You will see your friends all the time in different classes, assemblies, and of course, break and lunch times daily.

•What clubs and trips can I go on? Lots of clubs, activities and opportunities in all subject areas, too many to mention here! There are Sports trips, Science, Music, Drama, Maths, English – there will be something for everyone. More details can be found on our school website.

What are the timings of the school day?

• Arrive at 8.30 • Fitz Focus (tutor time) 8.40-8.50

• Lesson 1 - 8.50-9.50

• Lesson 2 - 9.50-10.50 • BREAK - 10.50-11.10

• Lesson 3 - 11.10-12.10

• Lesson 4 - 12.10-13.10, • LUNCH - 13.10-14.00

• Fitz Focus (tutor time) - 14.00-14.15

• Lesson 5 - 14.15-15.15• End of school day 15.15 On Wednesdays, there is no tutor time in the afternoon so after lunch we move straight to lesson 5 (14.00-15.00). School closes at 15.00 for most students, unless they have a mentoring session (15.00-15.15pm).

You will find out more about this in September from your tutor.

Is there a school show? In our main whole-school musical production – Year 7 students often play starring roles. There is also our annual talent show ‘Stars’ each summer. What is your talent?

What do I do if I get lost? We have all been there, do not worry! Ask for help – there are always lots of people around – we are always very happy to help.

Where do I go when I arrive for my first day and Induction Day? You will be guided to the main hall –enter through the main reception – lots of smiling faces will be there to greet you.

How many teachers will I have? Lots of teachers, usually one for each subject. Some teachers will teach you in more than one subject area.

What subjects will I learn? English, Maths, Science, PE, Technology, Music, Drama, Art, Geography, History, PSHE, French. There are also lots of additional clubs and wider learning days.

• How many people will be in my class?

Approximately 25-30, but class sizes will differ from subject to subject.

• How do I know what lessons I have?

You will be given your own timetable outlining your lessons, teachers and where to go – this will remain the same for the whole year. We have a two week timetable (Week 1 and Week 2). Don’t panic – it will make sense when you get here and it is easy when you know how!

More FAQs

• What is your anti-bullying policy?

Respect each other at all times – we are a caring community. Please report your worries straight away – it’s good to talk. Our anti-bullying policy can be found on our school website.

• How will I know where the classrooms are?

You will have a map and be shown around the school via Year 8 ‘Buddies’ and tutors

• How much homework will I get?

Not much to start with, but then roughly 2 or 3 pieces a day

How many lessons will I have a day?

5 different lessons in different classrooms

• Can I ride my bike to school?

Of course! We have bike sheds for you to lock it up.

• What can I do for lunch?

We have a canteen to buy food, or you can bring your own. You and your friends can sit in the canteen or the hall, or in the various seating areas outdoors around the school site. There are lots of places to choose from! There are also lunchtime clubs on offer (see the website for details) and the library is also open if you want somewhere quiet to work or read.

• I have another question that hasn’t been covered…

Do email or phone us – we would love to hear from you and are always happy to help!

FAQs continued

We are so excited to meet you all!

We can’t wait for you to start your journey with us…

Transition Packs

Transition packs are usually given out at Transition Tea regarding important information and next steps.

Due to the COVID-19 school closure, we are sadly unable to host a physical Transition Tea this year, but the Transition Packs will be ready for collection from the main reception during the following time slots:

• Wednesday 13th May - 10am-12pm

• Friday 15th May – 10am-12pm

• Monday 18th May - 10am-12pm

• Wednesday 20th May – 10am-12pm

Any problem with collection, please contact Mrs Beedles-Clark and we will ensure a pack is delivered to you:

tclark@fitzharrys.oxon.sch.uk

Now view again and complete our mini quiz! Send us your answers complete with your name, and a winner will be chosen at random on Induction Day!....

1. What is the name of the Head of

School?

2. What football team does Mrs Beedles-Clark

support?

3. Where would you find a Student Well

Being Manager?

4. Where would you find Mr Lee?

5. What is Miss Cook’s passion?

6. What is Mr Williams passionate

about?

7. What subject does Ms Corfield

teach?

8. Where would you find Mrs Jarvis?

9. What subject does Miss Randall

teach?

10. What football team does Mr

Haycocks support?

11. What building do you get taught

MFL in?

12. Where would your drama lesson

be located?

13. What is Mr O Neill passionate

about?

14. Name the two language teachers

15.What are the four Houses at

Fitzharrys called?