For Parents

Communication

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ParentHUB

An app for all of those whole school broadcasts, newsletters and invites. Subscribe to class channels for quick updates, pictures, letters and more.

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ParentPortal

Get live access to attendance, timetable, behaviour and more using our new Parent Portal Servic

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ParentPay

ParentPay allows our parents to pay quickly and securely for school meals, trips and activities, uniforms, music lessons and fees.

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Keep US UP TO DATE

 It is important that you keep your contact details up to date in our student information systems. To get the most from our communication we need to have correct mobile phone numbers and email addresses for anyone with parental responsibility

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Our uniform should be worn with pride and in a way that promotes our school in a positive way. If students are neatly dressed, it gives people a good impression of our school and of the individual students. Uniform at Carterton Community College is compulsory, and you are responsible for making sure that you come to school in full school uniform every day. We are committed to fairness and equality, hence our focus on ensuring that all our students follow our uniform expectations. For both boys and girls the school uniform is:

The link to our Uniform Brochure includes information of our Uniform for Physical Education.  

CCC- Uniform-BROCHURE-2022.pdf
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Homework

Homework has a really positive imact in Secondary Schools, particularly when linked to to the ongoing classroom work. It encourages students to become independant learners. Our homework expectations will vary between departments and key stage. All homework set will be published on our homework platform which will be visible for both parents and students. https://classroom.google.com

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STRUCTURE OF THE SCHOOL DAY

The school day starts at 08:30 for Registration then 08:40 and 08:50 for the start of the first and second lessons.

Break is at 10:30 and the third and fourth lessons starts at 10:50 and 11:45.

Lunch for Key Stage 3 is at 12:40 whilst Key Stage 4 & 5 have tutor time

Lunch for Key Stage 4 & 5 is at 13:20 whilst Key Stage 3 have tutor time

The fifth lesson of the day is at 14:00 and the school day finishes at 15:00

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Good Attendance

This is a successful school and your child plays their part in making it so. We aim for an environment which enables and encourages all members of the community to reach out for excellence. For our children to gain the greatest benefit from their education it is vital that they attend regularly and your child should be at school, on time, every day the school is open unless the reason for the absence is unavoidable. 

It is very important therefore that you make sure that your child attends regularly and our Attendance Policy sets out how together we will achieve this. 

It is important that children absent from school are able to continue their learning. We use lessons and learning material from the National Oak Academy. Please use the link provided and talk to your child’s tutor. 

Term Dates 2023/2024

AUTUMN Term

04/09/2023 - 20/12/2023

SUMMER Term

15/04/2025 - 19/07/2025

SPRING Term

08/01/2024 - 28/04/2024

Term Dates 2024/2025

AUTUMN Term

03/09/2024 - 20/12/2024

SUMMER Term

22/04/2025 - 18/07/2025

SPRING Term

07/01/2025 - 04/04/2024

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School Transport

School Transport is provided by the Local Authority to your closest school if you are over safe statutory walking distance. For many in the local area, this will mean that Carterton Community College is closest and hopefully your destination of choice. If you live closest to us you will not be eligible for free transport to another school.

To apply for transport and gain a free bus pass for travel to and from Carterton Community College please complete the form below;

Transport runs to and from Carterton Communication College from Bampton, Alvescot and surrounding villages.

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/application-review-free-school-transport