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Blackwood Comprehensive

  • About us
    • Our School
    • Vision, Ethos and Values
    • Transition
      • Welcome
      • The School Day
      • Uniform and Equipment
      • Blackwood Comprehensive School – Virtual Tour
      • The School Canteen
      • Transition – The Llwyddo
      • Student Support
      • Getting Ready for September
      • First Day of School
      • Getting Involved
      • FAQ
      • Transition Contact
  • Our Curriculum
    • The Curriculum
    • Curriculum for Wales Summary
    • Expressive Arts
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Performing Arts
    • Health & Wellbeing
      • PSHE
      • RSE
    • Humanities
      • Business Studies
      • Geography
      • History
      • Religion, Values & Ethics (RVE)
      • Sociology
    • Languages, Literacy & Communication
      • Cymraeg
      • English
      • International Languages (French & Spanish)
    • Mathematics & Numeracy
    • Science & Technology
      • Computer Science
      • Digital Technology
      • Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
      • Technology (Product Design, Food, Textiles, Health & Social)
    • Cross Curricular Responsibilities (CCRs)
      • Digital Competence
      • Literacy
      • Numeracy
    • Sport, Music and Extra Curricular Activities
    • Extra-curricular
    • Careers & Work Related Experiences
      • Careers Education and Guidance
    • Year 9 Options
  • Our Information
    • Admissions Statement
    • Attendance
    • ESTYN Report
    • Medical
    • Policies
    • School Holidays
    • School Meals
    • Facilities
    • The School Prospectus
    • Grants
  • Our Governors
    • Governing Body
    • Annual Report To Parents/Carers
  • Our Parents
    • Parent News
    • Grants Available
    • New School Uniform
    • Home School Agreement
    • Attendance
    • Additional Learning Needs
    • School Meals
    • Sex and Relationship Education
  • Our Safeguarding
    • Important Information
    • Staying Safe Online
    • School Security and Safeguarding
    • Safeguarding Information for Parents & Carers
    • Safeguarding Information for Parents
    • Trinity Protocol
    • Speak Out & Share Concerns
    • Finding Help
  • Homework Calendar
  • Important Exams Information
  • Wellbeing
    • Wellbeing Team
Blackwood <span>Comprehensive</span> Logo
  • About us
    • Our School
    • Vision, Ethos and Values
    • Transition
      • Welcome
      • The School Day
      • Uniform and Equipment
      • Blackwood Comprehensive School – Virtual Tour
      • The School Canteen
      • Transition – The Llwyddo
      • Student Support
      • Getting Ready for September
      • First Day of School
      • Getting Involved
      • FAQ
      • Transition Contact
  • Our Curriculum
    • The Curriculum
    • Curriculum for Wales Summary
    • Expressive Arts
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Performing Arts
    • Health & Wellbeing
      • PSHE
      • RSE
    • Humanities
      • Business Studies
      • Geography
      • History
      • Religion, Values & Ethics (RVE)
      • Sociology
    • Languages, Literacy & Communication
      • Cymraeg
      • English
      • International Languages (French & Spanish)
    • Mathematics & Numeracy
    • Science & Technology
      • Computer Science
      • Digital Technology
      • Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
      • Technology (Product Design, Food, Textiles, Health & Social)
    • Cross Curricular Responsibilities (CCRs)
      • Digital Competence
      • Literacy
      • Numeracy
    • Sport, Music and Extra Curricular Activities
    • Extra-curricular
    • Careers & Work Related Experiences
      • Careers Education and Guidance
    • Year 9 Options
  • Our Information
    • Admissions Statement
    • Attendance
    • ESTYN Report
    • Medical
    • Policies
    • School Holidays
    • School Meals
    • Facilities
    • The School Prospectus
    • Grants
  • Our Governors
    • Governing Body
    • Annual Report To Parents/Carers
  • Our Parents
    • Parent News
    • Grants Available
    • New School Uniform
    • Home School Agreement
    • Attendance
    • Additional Learning Needs
    • School Meals
    • Sex and Relationship Education
  • Our Safeguarding
    • Important Information
    • Staying Safe Online
    • School Security and Safeguarding
    • Safeguarding Information for Parents & Carers
    • Safeguarding Information for Parents
    • Trinity Protocol
    • Speak Out & Share Concerns
    • Finding Help
  • Homework Calendar
  • Important Exams Information
  • Wellbeing
    • Wellbeing Team
Blackwood <span>Comprehensive</span> Logo
  • About us
    • Our School
    • Vision, Ethos and Values
    • Transition
      • Welcome
      • The School Day
      • Uniform and Equipment
      • Blackwood Comprehensive School – Virtual Tour
      • The School Canteen
      • Transition – The Llwyddo
      • Student Support
      • Getting Ready for September
      • First Day of School
      • Getting Involved
      • FAQ
      • Transition Contact
  • Our Curriculum
    • The Curriculum
    • Curriculum for Wales Summary
    • Expressive Arts
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Performing Arts
    • Health & Wellbeing
      • PSHE
      • RSE
    • Humanities
      • Business Studies
      • Geography
      • History
      • Religion, Values & Ethics (RVE)
      • Sociology
    • Languages, Literacy & Communication
      • Cymraeg
      • English
      • International Languages (French & Spanish)
    • Mathematics & Numeracy
    • Science & Technology
      • Computer Science
      • Digital Technology
      • Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
      • Technology (Product Design, Food, Textiles, Health & Social)
    • Cross Curricular Responsibilities (CCRs)
      • Digital Competence
      • Literacy
      • Numeracy
    • Sport, Music and Extra Curricular Activities
    • Extra-curricular
    • Careers & Work Related Experiences
      • Careers Education and Guidance
    • Year 9 Options
  • Our Information
    • Admissions Statement
    • Attendance
    • ESTYN Report
    • Medical
    • Policies
    • School Holidays
    • School Meals
    • Facilities
    • The School Prospectus
    • Grants
  • Our Governors
    • Governing Body
    • Annual Report To Parents/Carers
  • Our Parents
    • Parent News
    • Grants Available
    • New School Uniform
    • Home School Agreement
    • Attendance
    • Additional Learning Needs
    • School Meals
    • Sex and Relationship Education
  • Our Safeguarding
    • Important Information
    • Staying Safe Online
    • School Security and Safeguarding
    • Safeguarding Information for Parents & Carers
    • Safeguarding Information for Parents
    • Trinity Protocol
    • Speak Out & Share Concerns
    • Finding Help
  • Homework Calendar
  • Important Exams Information
  • Wellbeing
    • Wellbeing Team

First Day of School

Plans for September 2024

What will you need? 

 

Full School Uniform

  • Charcoal grey trousers or charcoal grey knee-length pleated skirt
  • Compulsory black blazer with school badge on the left-hand side
  • White blouse/shirt
  • Optional V neck black school jumper with school badge
  • Plain black or navy coat (no denim, leather or leather-look jackets, hoodies)
  • Flat black leather shoes or leather converse shoes (No trainers, No boots)
  • Black or white socks or black tights
  • School clip-on tie
  • No facial, body or tongue piercing, including plastic earrings/stretchers
  • No unnatural hair colours

 

Equipment

Schoolbag or backpack
Snack for break time, packed lunch or money on your upaychilli account
Bottle of Water

 

Stationary

Pencil case
Pencils, pens, coloured pencil, rubber, ruler, pencil sharpener
Scientific calculator (Casio FX-85GT plus), compass and protractor (or a geometry set)

 

Optional

Highlighters
Glue stick
Safety scissors

 

And last but not least, a smile

 

An example of what you will be doing?

 

08:30 Welcome to Blackwood Comprehensive School Assembly: Hall
08.55 Tutor Period
09.55 Tutor Period
10:55 Break
11:15 Tutor Period
12:15 Lesson:  1
13:15 Lunch
13:50 Lesson: 2
14:50 Hometime

 

Year 7 students should aim to arrive at school by 8.20 am at the latest.

On arrival, Year 7 students should go straight to Hall where they will have their Welcome Assembly, meet their Form Tutors and find out where their Form room will be.

Year 7 students will not require their PE or Games kit for their first day.

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Blackwood Comprehensive

Contact us

Blackwood Comprehensive School,
Ty-Isha Terrace, Blackwood,
Gwent, NP12 1ER

01495 225566 / 223326

[email protected]

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