East Barnet School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school with approximately 1350 students, of whom 300 are in Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form). The age range is 11 – 19. The school is structured through year groups, with 210 students per year. Two forms in each year group are designated to one of four Houses, which bring together students for fundraising activities and varied competition.

• actively seek information or further explanations;
• constructively question the purpose of a set task or lesson;
• be able to concentrate and focus on the task at hand, without reminders from a teacher;
• learn together, as well as individually;
• have an understanding of the process of learning, and be able to use a variety of techniques/study skills to efficiently and effectively use their time in school;
• learn in a variety of environments, including group and class discussions, silently listen to a teacher or other speaker, practicals, investigations, use IT, individual research, complete book or worksheet exercises, quiet reading, partake in physical activities, and artistic expression;
• voluntarily participate in a wide range of extra curricular activities;
• regularly complete homework, with proper thought, adequate research and sufficient time spent on it;
• regularly meet deadlines for the completion of work;
• properly use a homework diary;
• be properly equipped for learning;
• present their work well, and with pride;
• demonstrate their respect for members of staff and other students by speaking politely, and behaving in a manner appropriate to the environment;
• be supportive towards each other and not engage in any form of bullying, disrespectful behaviour or physical violence;
• ensure that their environment remains clean and tidy by not dropping litter, or otherwise causing damage; and
• regularly produce work and achieve success in line with the best of their ability.

Rewards and celebrating success are an important part of life at EBS. Our House System acknowledges and rewards success both in and outside the classroom.

Everyone at EBS has the opportunity to join Student Voice and bring ideas to improve the school, have them debated and presented to the Headteacher.

Our kitchen is run by a former hotelier chef; as such we are able to offer high quality, nutritious, and varied meals across the main canteen and Sixth Form Café.

When students leave EBS, they will have been through an extensive careers programme throughout the years, and will become part of our alumni community.

Aims

• To generate an enthusiasm for learning amongst the students, so that they willingly seek to gain knowledge and understanding about the world around them.
• To provide students with the guidance, information and resources necessary to help them learn.
• To teach students the skills necessary for effective and efficient learning.
• To provide students with a positive learning environment.
• To develop a sense of pride amongst the students, so that they always aim to achieve the highest possible standards of work in all subjects.
• To foster the personal qualities, skills and self-confidence necessary for success in their chosen career and personal life.
• To develop amongst all students a sense of respect for themselves, other individuals, their own and other communities, and their environment.

We believe that these aims are more likely to be achieved if there is a partnership between the school, the students and the parents based on mutual trust, respect and understanding.

As a beginning, we are asking you to commit to an agreement with the school so that all concerned may be clear about our mutual aims and expectations now and in the future.

Parents / Carers

1. To support the aims of the school.
2. Ensure that my/our child attends school punctually and with minimum absence.
3. Ensure that my/our child is properly dressed in correct school uniform.
4. Ensure that my/our child completes all homework set to the best of his/her ability and in reasonable working conditions.
5. Attend Parents’ Evenings and meetings about my/our child’s progress.
6. Not take my/our child out of school during term time without the explicit permission of the Headteacher.
7. Advise the school of any concerns or problems which might affect my/our child’s progress.
8. Work constructively and cooperatively with the school to resolve any concerns about attendance, punctuality, behaviour or work.

Students

1. Attend school punctually and with minimum absence.
2. Bring necessary equipment and books including pens and pencils to all lessons.
3. Complete classwork and homework as well as I can.
4. Ask teachers for help when I have problems with my work.
5. Behave responsibly at all times.
6. Observe the school rules.
7. Wear my school uniform and be tidy in appearance.
8. Be polite and respectful to others.
9. Conduct myself at all times in such a way as to enhance the school’s reputation within the community.

Fact: Attending school every day makes you achieve better results in your GCSEs, it also earns you 100% certificates and badges in Bronze, Silver and Gold. Prizes are awarded throughout the year for 100% attendance. Be in to win!