Mrs Malson’s answer: I have been Head of School for Year 7 for 3 years and I have never ‘lost’ a student.  A new school will feel big and different to start with, but with help from all Horizon staff and other students you will soon find your way around the building and learn where your classes are.  You are not the first student to ask this, and I’m sure you won’t be the last, but there is no need to worry.

Mrs Malson’s answer: We have a one-way system around the college to stop the stairs being so busy, so you should not have problems moving around the building.

Mrs Heskett’s answer: Whilst you are learning your way around the college building in the first few weeks, your teacher will not issue a late mark if you are a few minutes late to your lesson.

Mrs Heskett’s answer: Vortex is the official supplier of the Horizon school uniform. You can find their details and the school uniform requirements on this website.

Mrs Malson’s answer: The last 2 weeks of the summer term is known as ‘roll-over’. All year groups move up into their new classes and start the ‘September term’ in July.  We also invite all Year 6 to join us for this period to alleviate any worries before the summer holidays and experience Horizon in full.

• • Due to the current climate, more information will follow regarding roll over as and when we are able to do so.

Mrs Malson’s answer: Students are welcome to wear the full Horizon uniform or their current Primary School uniform.

Mrs Hesketts’s answer: Mobile phones are not allowed in the college building. If they are seen, they will be confiscated and returned at the end of the college day.

Mrs Hesketts’s answer: Every year group has a Student Welfare Officer who is there to support you with anything. They are all based in a central hub which you will be shown when you start at Horizon.  The Student Welfare Officer will meet with Mrs Malson and me every day to share any issues within the year group.  You will also have a form tutor who you will see every morning and they are there to support you with any issues.

Mrs Malson’s answer: If a parent/carer cannot bring the correct uniform, we will loan you the item so you can attend lessons with your peers.

Mrs Malson’s answer: Yes, Horizon is a large school with over 2000 students which is why we have a staggered day. Each year group has a 30 minute lunch time, and Year 7 do not share this time with any other year group.  This means they are the only students using the large dining hall, cafeteria and seating areas.  They also have access to the outside spaces where we encourage them to enjoy the fresh air.

Mrs Heskett’s answer: Horizon is a cash free college.  Parents will need to register with ParentMail (a free app is available for mobile devices) where they can then add money to their child’s account, pay for trips, events and receive all communication from college.  ParentMail is crucial to successful communication at Horizon.

Mrs Malson’s answer: There are 14 forms in year 7 each with 30 students. Each form will have a mix of students from different primary schools.  Part of moving to secondary school is about making new friends, so we ensure that there will be ‘familiar’ faces in your form, but we do not ask for friendship groups.