St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

Sports

Large sports hall, gymnasium, extensive playing fields, tennis courts, netball courts, athletics track, cricket square, rugby pitches, football pitches

STEM

Dedicated science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, multiple ICT suites with modern computers, Design Technology workshops with CAD/CAM facilities, Mathematics classrooms with interactive whiteboards

Arts

Drama studio with lighting and sound equipment, music practice rooms and ensemble room, art studios with specialist equipment, pottery room

Library

Well-stocked library with fiction and non-fiction books, reference materials, computers for research, quiet study areas, and support for independent learning

Capital Projects

Recent improvements include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrade of ICT facilities, and improvements to sports facilities. Ongoing maintenance and development programme.

Sports

Music & Performing Arts

Dance Society with annual 'Chance 2 Dance' show, Sixth Form Band

Clubs & Societies

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Trips & Exchanges

The school offers various educational trips and visits including geography field trips, history visits, science excursions, language exchanges to France and Germany, sports tours, cultural visits to theatres and museums, and residential trips for different year groups

Community Service

Rotary Interact Club organizes charity events including support for Children of Rwanda

Uniform

Students must wear navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers/skirt, black shoes, navy blue jumper with school logo. PE kit includes navy blue polo shirt, navy blue shorts/tracksuit bottoms, white socks, trainers. Sixth form has a smart casual dress code with blazers required for formal occasions

School Meals

School catering provided by Chartwells. Hot meals, sandwiches, salads and snacks available daily. Online payment system for school meals. Free school meals available for eligible students.

Homework Policy

Homework is set regularly across all subjects to consolidate learning and develop independent study skills. Time allocation varies by year group, with Years 7-8 receiving approximately 1 hour per day, Years 9-11 receiving 1.5-2 hours per day, and Sixth Form students expected to complete significant independent study.

Behaviour Policy

High expectations of behaviour and conduct. Three-tier system of consequences for poor behaviour. Emphasis on positive reinforcement and rewards. Clear dress code and uniform requirements. Zero tolerance approach to bullying.

Mobile Phone Policy

Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight during school hours. Phones may be confiscated if seen or heard during the school day.

SEND Provision

Access arrangements available for entrance tests including extra time with appropriate documentary evidence such as EHCP. Test papers available for visually impaired candidates.