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Joining our School

Community is important to us, which is why we aim to make every student and their families welcome even before they walk through the door on their first day. You will have lots of questions, and we hope to answer most either here or via our excellent and proactive Parents’ Association .

Admissions

Joining our School

Welcome Booklet for Year 7 Students - this is relevant for the 2023/24 cohort and is currently being updated for 2024/25 

Uniform

The school uniform and dress code makes an important contribution to creating a positive and purposeful school ethos. We rely upon parents to help uphold our tradition of smartness.

Students are expected to be neat and well groomed, in a manner consistent with a formal working environment. Hair must be tidy, groomed and of a natural colour, consistent in style with the wearing of a formal uniform (extremes of style are not permitted). Shirts must be tucked in and ties done up to the neck.

Uniform & Dress Code - Years 7 to 11Uniform & Dress Code - Sixth Form

Colyton Grammar School VX3 Sports Kit Shop

PE Kit & Optional Kit  

It is important that uniform colours and styles are exact: a full range of items is stocked by VX3 

Colyton VX3 PE Kit

6 item compulsory core items:

  • Games Tee
  • Polo
  • ½ Zip
  • Shorts
  • Tracksuit bottoms
  • Games sock

‘Boys’, ‘Girls’ and ‘Youth’ bundles on the VX3 website are a guide, as these were found to be the most popular items in the respective sections due to sizing and fit.

Student may still wish to purchase Unisex/Boys items for their bundle but would have to add each garment separately to their basket.

Year 7 and Year 12 September 2023

Rest of school September 2024

 

 

New PE Kit FAQs 2023 

Second-hand uniform is sold via the PA website and at the School Fête held each July.

Cgs uniform

Equipment

One Student ; One Device:

Colyton Grammar School launched the use of laptops for our students in 2019/20. By harnessing technology, we have opened a wealth of opportunities to improve your child's experience as part of our blended approach to learning which amplifies the impact of our traditional approaches to teaching. In addition, we are providing them with the appropriate skills for a future in a modern world.

Working with EduTech we offer a parent contribution scheme for new students joining the school. EduTech has excellent service provision, a proven track record in the sector, and will offer direct support for any damage and repairs. Their support team is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 10am to 6pm. They can be contacted through an online enquiry form, via email, and by phone. The supplier will provide us with replacement laptops so that we limit the wait for any major repairs, e.g. broken screens.

Further details on how to sign up to the parent contribution scheme, laptop specifications, and a set of FAQs, will be provided upon joining the school.

Our primary objective is to provide your child with a stellar educational experience and these laptops sit at the heart of that. Their use has contributed to the academic success of hundreds of students in all years. With your support and understanding, for which we are ever grateful, they will continue to do so.

Mathematics Equipment:

Pupils require mathematical equipment, including ruler, compasses and protractor. Calculators are used frequently and it is a great advantage for pupils to have their own calculators. We recommend Casio fx-83gt Plus.

Writing Implements: 

The school stresses the importance of neat and orderly presentation of work and recommends that all students possess the following:

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Eraser
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • 15cm Ruler
  • Glue Stick

Bag: 

Students need a bag/backpack large enough to carry day-to-day requirements (up to A4 size folders etc) but not so large that it cannot be carried comfortably!

 

Catering Provision

School Meals: 

School meals are provided in “Take Five”, the school restaurant. A wide variety of hot and cold foods are available at reasonable prices and electronic menu boards are on display.

For Free school meals please see:

Financial SupportTake 5 curry

Joining the Sixth Form