1. Welcome to The John of Gaunt School

2. ‘Creating an irresistible climate for achievement’
Vision statement:
‘Creating an irresistible climate for achievement’
We challenge, support & encourage every student to achieve their potential.
We believe effort and dedication lead to success and we raise aspirations.
We personalise our provision to meet the needs of individuals.
We enable our students to flourish as confident learners and leaders of our community.
We create a culture where all stakeholders feel valued, supported and proud.
We work collaboratively to improve outcomes for our students and support other schools to improve.

3. Key Staff Year 7 Team Mr Gunston Headteacher Mrs Kerr
Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion & Safeguarding
Mr Spiers Assistant Headteacher, Behaviour, Ethos & Transition
Mrs Marshall SENDCo
Mrs Hill
Pastoral Manager
Year 7 Team
Mrs Addison
Head of Year 7
Mrs D Powell
Assistant Head of Year 7
Mrs S Stewart
Year 7 Pastoral Assistant

4. YEAR 7 TUTORS
Miss C Parkes
Mr A Bilsdon
Mrs H Brooks
Miss E Wood
Mr S Carter
Mrs M Gibbs
Miss E Stoneham

6. Year 7 Curriculum
Subject
Number of hours per fortnight
English 7
Maths
Science 6
Geography 3
History 4 RE 2
Spanish PE
Computing
Design & Technology
Art
Drama
Music
Citizenship 1
Literacy
Students follow a 2 week timetable – 50 x 1 hour lessons over the fortnight.
Some students will receive additional support in maths & English.
+ extra-curricular activities.

7. Key dates:
Friday 1st September (optional) tour of the school before term starts
Tuesday 5th September - start of term
Thursday 21st September - Yr7 parents’ information evening
Thursday 12th October - Yr7 parents’ tutor evening
Thursday 22nd March – Yr7 subject evening
Yr7 tracking dates:
1. Tuesday 31st October
2. Tuesday 5th December
3. Monday 5th February
4. Tuesday 12th June
5. Monday 9th July
- Reports – May half term

8. Please let us know in confidence.
Free School meals?
Service family?
Adopted?
Please let us know in confidence.
School
Student
Parent
SUCCESS

9. Welcome
Friends of The John of Gaunt School
Student Leadership Team