Welcome
We know that starting at a new school can be a scary thing so we are working hard behind the scenes to produce lots of helpful information to try and make the experience a little easier. We are busy getting everything updated for our 2024/25 cohort. Keep an eye on this page over the coming weeks as we add resources for you.
Most importantly though:
2024 Updates
14/05/2024
We are looking forward to welcoming students on our Transition Day on Wednesday 3rd July and parents/carers and students to our Transition Evening on the same date. More details about this will be emailed to you shortly.
18/06/2024
By now you should have received an email from us giving details of how to fill in our application information for your child ready for them joining us in September. This is important information that we require to make the transition as seemless as possible so please do fill it in at your earliest convenience. If you have not received this information please email us at welcome [at] kenstimpson.org.uk
Today we will be emailing out a letter giving information about our transition day and evening. You can also read this letter here. We look forward to meeting you on this day.
Getting Around
Moving around a new school can be a daunting task! Here's some useful facts to help you navigate our school and you can also check out our downloadable site map here
- Our site consists of 5 blocks
- Classrooms are either upstairs (Upper) or downstairs (Lower)
- All classrooms are named with a 4 character code
- Which block it is in
- Whether it is upstairs (U) or downstairs (L)
- How far around the corridoor it is
So, for example, a classroom with code 3U23 is in Block 3, Upstairs and the 23 classroom along
Don't worry, as you move around the site you will soon pick up where your classrooms are!
Uniform
One of the best ways to get off to a good start at a new school and to give yourself that little burst of confidence is to make sure you're wearing the correct clothes. Check out our uniform page to see what you can and can't wear at Ken Stimpson and if in doubt check with your Tutor first!
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Equipment
Have you got the right equipment? Check out our equipment checklist to make sure you have everything you need for that first day
Lunch
Students have the option of either bringing a packed lunch from home or buying food from our school canteen. You can find out more about our canteen services and cashless catering here.
IT Services
During your time at Ken Stimpson you will rely heavily on our IT equipment and services. When you first join us you will be issued with a school Username and Password. This will allow you to access everything you need. Should you require any support with our systems do feel free to pop along to the IT Services office where we will give you the help you need or ask your teacher to contact us.
Find out more about our IT services here.
Bikes
If you are cycling to school you will need to ensure you have a good bike lock and a helmet. You can lock your bike at the front of the school where it can be collected at the end of the day.