--- title: "September Opening Information" url: "http://bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk/september-opening" school: "Bishop Challoner Catholic College" --- # September Opening Information ### September Opening Supporting our community 554 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/letters/Community_awareness.pdf) Coronavirus related absences 585 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/letters/Coronavirus_related_absences_reference_guide_Sept_2020.pdf) Face Coverings in School Letter - 11.09.2020 UPDATED 368 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Face_coverings_correspondance_UPDATE_11th_September_(2).pdf) September Opening Letter Updated - 26th August 2020 294 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/September_opening_letter-_UPDATE,_25_Aug_V2.pdf) Parent/Carer Guidance - September Opening 362 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Parent,Carer_Guidance-_September_Opening_(2).pdf) Face Coverings Update 364 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Face_Coverings_Update.pdf) Toilet Provision 92 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Toilet_Use.pdf) September Opening Letter - 16th July 2020 211 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/September_opening_letter-_FINAL.pdf) #### **The School Day** Please see below important details of the September start date and school day start and end times for each year group. | **Year Group** | **September Start Date** | **First Day Start Time** | **First Day End Time** | |---|---|---|---| | 7 | Thursday 3rd September | 8:40am | 3:15pm | | 8 | Friday 4th September | 8:40am | 3:15pm | | 9 | Friday 4th September | 9:00am | 3:10pm | | 10 | Friday 4th September | 8:50am | 3.10pm | | 11 | Thursday 3rd September | 8:50am | 3:10pm | | 12 | Friday 4th September | 8:40am | 11:05am | | 13 | Thursday 3rd September | 8:40am | 3:15pm | Please note that the end of school times on a Friday will be as follows from Friday 11th September. | Year 7/8 | 2:45pm | |---|---| | Year 9 | 2:50pm | | Year 10 | 2:50pm | | Year 11 | 2:55pm | | Year12/13 | At the end of your last lesson of the school day - must sign out at reception | **Please note:** Year 11 students will have compulsory study sessions Monday to Thursday, there will be an opportunity to purchase refreshments before study sessions begin. Study sessions will commence week commencing Monday 14th September 2020 and will finish no later than 4.30pm ### Detailed times Detailed timings 485 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Sept_Opening/Timings_of_the_School_Day-_Website_Final.pdf) ### Changes to school operations Arrival at school 98 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Arrival_at_School.pdf) Classrooms 89 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Classrooms.pdf) School Buildings 86 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/School_Buildings.pdf) Breaks 92 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Breaks.pdf) Personal Hygiene 92 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Personal_Hygiene.pdf) Uniform and appearance 95 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Uniform_and_appearance.pdf) PPE 84 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/PPE.pdf) Circulation 84 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Circulation.pdf) Departure from school 107 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Departure_from_school.pdf) Attendance 89 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Attendance.pdf) First aid 93 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/First_Aid.pdf) Group sizes and mixing 88 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Group_sizes_and_mixing.pdf) Safeguarding and wellbeing 88 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Safeguarding_and_wellbeing.pdf) General 88 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/General.pdf) ### Useful Links | #### [Government Information for Parents and Carers](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak?utm_source=back-school-campaign-aug-2020&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=backtoschool) | |---| | #### [Guidance on COVID-19 Testing](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested) | | #### [Mental Health Information and Support](https://www.forwardthinkingbirmingham.org.uk/) | | #### [Safeguarding and Well-being](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/catholic-college/about/safeguarding/safeguarding-and-well-being) | | #### [Social Distancing ](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing) | | #### [Vulnerable Groups and Shielding](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19) | ### Travel Information | #### [National Express West Midlands Public Transport Safety Advice](https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/news/stay-safe-when-travelling-with-us) | |---| | #### [Safer Travel Guidance for Passengers](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers) | | #### [West Midlands Police 'Travelling to Secondary School' Advice](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/download/3551/update_for_schools_6_july_2020) | | #### ['Travelling Safely by Bus' Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwaOX4iCDTg) | | #### ['Travelling Safely by Metro' Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wFwMpeHC0Q) | | #### [West Midlands Railway 'Getting Through Our Stations Safely' Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCjtsv4_07Y) | ### September Opening Info Docs Travelling Safely handout 2 223 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/files/documents/Sept_Opening/primary_to_secondary_resource.pdf) Travelling Safely - 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