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OLSC Homepage Getting StartedImportant Information
Times of the School Day
| House Time | 08:45 | 09:15 |
| Period 1 | 09:15 | 10:30 |
| Break | 10:30 | 10:50 |
| Period 2 | 10:50 | 12:05 |
| Period 3 | 12:05 | 13:20 |
| Lunch | 13:20 | 14:00 |
| Period 4 | 14:00 | 15:10 |
Uniform Reminder
As the winter arrives, please be reminded that pupils should be wearing suitable, waterproof school shoes (leather or leather look). Coats should be worn that are dark in colour. Please do not wear leather (or leather look), denim or hoodies. Any queries, please contact school for advice.
Reporting an Absence
Parents are asked to contact the school on the first day of the student’s absence, early in the morning. A text will be sent out to the parents asking for an update of the situation if we do not receive notification. They are asked to follow up any absence with a letter on the student’s return to school to enable us to clear any outstanding absences.
To contact the school please phone on:
01902 558271
Snow Line
Any emergency closure information will be listed on the website, you can also listen to the following radio stations to be updated.
• 95.6 FM BBC Radio WM
• 97.2 FM Free Radio
• 102.2 FM Galaxy Radio
• 100.7 FM Heart
• 107 FM Signal 107
• 101.8 FM WCR
Calendar Dates
| Thursday 03/05/18 | Year 8 Parents’ Evening |
| Monday 07/05/18 | May Day Bank Holiday |
| Thursday 17/05/18 | Year 9 Parents’ Evening |
| Monday 28/05/18 to Friday 01/06/18 | Half Term Break
(Sixth Form Pilgrimage to Lourdes) |
| Thursday 21/06/18 | Year 7 Parents’ Evening |
| Friday 22/06/18 | Staff Training Day – no students in school (except those students sitting an examination) |
| Monday 25/06/18 to Friday 29/06/18 | National Sports Week |
| Monday 02/07/18 to Friday 06/07/18 | Year 10 Work Experience |
| Tuesday 17/07/18 and Wednesday 18/07/18 | Reward Visits |
| Friday 20/07/18
(Break up at 1:00 pm) |
Break up for the summer holiday |
Students return in September as follows:
| Wednesday 05/09/18 | Year 7 and Sixth Form students only |
| Thursday 06/09/18 | All Years |
For Information dates of Open Evenings and Open Morning:
Thursday 13/09/18 Open Evening 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday 29/09/18 Open Morning 10:00 am to 12 Noon
Thursday 04/10/18 Open Evening 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
School Term Dates
| Term Time | 4th September 2017 to | 20th October 2017 |
| Half Term | 23rd October 2017 to | 27th October 2017 |
| Term Time | 30th October 2017 to | 20th December 2017 |
| Term Time | 2nd January 2018 to | 16th February 2018 |
| Half Term | 19th February 2018 to | 23th February 2018 |
| Term Time | 26th February 2018 to | 28th March 2018 |
| Bank Holidays | 30th March 2018 | 2nd April 2018 |
| Term Time | 16th April 2018 to | 25th May 2018 |
| Half Term | 28th May 2018 to | 1st June 2018 |
| Term Time | 4th June 2018 to | 20th July 2018 |
| Bank Holidays | 7th May 2018 | 28th May 2018 |
| Term Time | 3rd September 2018 to | 26th October 2018 |
| Half Term | 29th October 2018 to | 2nd November 2018 |
| Term Time | 5th November 2018 to | 21st December 2018 |
| Bank Holidays | n/a | n/a |
Online Safety Resources
| A Parents Guide to Cyber Bullying | |
| A Parents Guide to Cybersecurity | |
| A Parents Guide to Dealing with Sexting | |
| A Parents Guide to Facebook | |
| A Parents Guide to Instagram | |
| A Parents Guide to Snapchat | |
| The Hacking of Snapchatsaved | |
| Keeping Young Children Safe Online | |
| Digital Universe – Blocking | |
| Digital Universe – Privacy on Social Networks | |
| Young People and Social Networking Sites |
Admissions Information
| Admission Arrangments 2019 – 2020 | |
| Admissions Evidence Form | |
| Admissions Policy 2019 – 2020 | |
| Admissions Policy | |
| Admissions Arrangements 2018-19 | |
| Admissions Arrangements Supporting Information Form | |
| Appeal Application and Information | |
| Admissions Appeal Timetable | |
| Wolverhampton Council School Admissions Booklet 2017/18 |
Parental Letters
| Parental Letter – MAC Merge | |
| Parental Letter – April 2018 | |
| Ofsted Inspection Letter – March 2018 | |
| PPE Exam Revision – 29th Jan 2018 | |
| Year 9 Parental Engagement Booklet | |
| Behavior Logs | |
| Parental Letter – Christmas 2017 | |
| Year 11 – Revision | |
| Ofsted Section 48 Summary | |
| Bus time table 2017 | |
| UTC Letter | |
| Proposed Expansion | |
| Academy Committee Parent Respresentative | |
| Parental Letter – Yr9,10 and 11 Drama | |
| Parental Letter – Public Health Letter | |
| Seasonal Flu information Leaflet | |
| Parental Letter – Changes to Cashless Catering | |
| Parental Letter – Spring Travel Passes | |
| Parental Letter – Revision and Transport | |
| Parental Letter – Travel Pass System | |
| Parental Letter – Year 11 Revision Timetable | |
| Parental Letter – September 2016 | |
| School Bus Travel Cost – July 2016 | |
| Parental Letter – July 2016 | |
| SchoolCal Letter | |
| Year 9 Parental Engagement Evening | |
| Parental Representative Election Letter | |
| Sexual Reproduction Education Letter | |
| Dates for 2016 | |
| Year 11 Review Day Letter | |
| Year 10 Engagement Evening |
Other Vital Information
| OLSC Results | |
| Prospectus 2018-19 | |
| Ofsted – Parent View | |
| School and college performance tables | |
| Free School Meals – Application Form |
Report Opinions/Good News
Report Inappropriate ICT Use
Help Keep Your Children Safe Online
E-Safety Guide
Protect Yourself Online
Report to CEOP
