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Holidays

The Government strongly urges parents to avoid booking family holidays during term time as this will disrupt education.

There is no right to take a child out of school for a holiday. However, if parents apply in advance to the Head of Upper/Lower School, they may be granted up to 2 weeks (10 days) absence in one school year.

Parents will only be contacted by the Head of Upper/Lower School if there is cause for concern.

Holiday forms can be obtained from Matron or by clicking on the links below.
(Year 10 and 11 must submit both forms).

Unauthorised absence may result in a fixed penalty fine.

Application for Leave of Absence (to be submitted by all students)

Absence Request Form (to be submitted by Yr 10 & 11 students only, who must also return the form above)