Year 7 Information Page

Sporting and Recreational Activities

We run a full range of extra-curricular sporting and recreational clubs each day.  We advertise these clubs on the PE Corridor on A Floor and within the Recreation Centre.  In September we will publish a list of clubs available on the web site.  We have an "open door" policy and encourage studnets to just turn up and give things a go.  Clubs finish at around 4.00pm with the sweeper bus departing at 4.15pm (details of the route are in the New Pupil Handbook).  If playing representative sport fixtures tend to finish later than 4.15pm, it could be as late as 6.00pm.  If your son/daughter is selected to represent the school then they will be informed of the times and dates in advance so arrangements can be made for collection from school.  All clubs are free apart from the junior membership of the fitness suite.  Details of junior membership can be found at the recreation centre.

New Pupil Handbook

We wish to make the transition from Primary to Secondary School as smooth as possible, and we would like all new pupils to feel at home from the very first day.  The new entrant handbook was distributed to all pupils when they came to school for the day on the 7th July, however if you have misplaced a copy you can download one here. 

Ingleborough Hall Residential

This 3 day residential outdoor and adventurous activity is an excellent way for new students to make new friends, get to know Form tutors and other staff, providing an excellent way to bring to a finish the first half-term at secondary school.  Students will experience Caving, Climbing, Problem Solving, Orienteering and Fell Walking in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.  Many new students have signed up already, we can only take 180 students over the full week, so it is important that students that would like to attend sign up as soon as possible in September.

PE Kit Orders

PE kit is distributed on the first day of term.  If you have already placed an order, and paid for the kit, your son/daughter will be able to pick up.  If you have placed an order and not paid as of yet then please send in the correct monies with your son/daughter on the first day and the kit will be distributed.  If you have not yet placed an order do not worry.  Just send in an order with the correct monies and we will distribute the kit.  PE Kit order forms can be found in the New Pupil Handbook.

School Uniform

School uniform is an integral element in the traditions of Thornton Grammar School and we insist that all students excluding 6th Form wear it. The smart appearance of students helps to foster the traditional reputation of the school and enhances the standing of the students of the school generally. Clothing is a major item of expense for any family, but the school uniform is no more expensive or less hard wearing than other forms of clothing and in many cases is better value for money.  Jewellery or body piercing of any kind, other than a SINGLE PAIR OF SMALL STUDS IN PIERCED EARS, is not allowed, this includes necklaces, rings, brooches, nose-studs, eye brow rings, bracelets, hair ornaments, etc. In practical lessons the wearing of jewellery can be dangerous and there is always a risk of loss, damage or theft of items.  We ask parents to do their utmost to ensure that their children are correctly attired throughout their career at Thornton Grammar School.

Please note an apron is required in white or navy for Technology lessons - (available from School)

Enquiries regarding entitlement to free school clothing should be made to: Directorate of Finance, Bradford Council Benefits Service, 2nd Floor, Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford BD1 1HX, (Tel 01274 432772). For information of local offices, please contact the above telephone number.  Summer Uniform - From Spring Bank Holiday each year a short-sleeved white shirt may be substituted for the long-sleeved one. No other change to uniform or footwear is permitted.

Trainers/sports shoes/pumps are NOT PERMITTED.

Exact details of the require uniform can be found in the New Pupil Handbook.