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Getting ready
What will you need?
a black pen
a red pen
a pencil
a ruler
a rubber eraser
a pencil case
a scientific calculator
Food and drink
At King Edward VI High School we believe that a good healthy meal will help your brain function better and therefore you will do better at school. Our Dining Hall serves up great tasting, fun and nutritious meals to help you build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead healthy lives!
To buy food in the Dining Hall, you will need to make sure your parents have put you some credit on your ParentPay account. Then you just select your food, take it to the pay counter and then either use your thumb or a PIN to make payment. Then just enjoy your meal!
Our school is a cashless environment so you will need to use ParentPay to pay for things. Your parents/carers will need to set up a ParentPay account and then tell the school which way you will be paying in school - this is all done through the Post Admissions Information Form (PAIF1). We will register your thumbprints either in July or September.
If you are entitled to Free School Meals the process is the same, though you don't necessarily need a ParentPay account, unless you want to add extra credit.
If you don't usually have hot dinners and like to bring your own sandwiches, you can eat in the Main Hall instead, or on one of the designated picnic benches around school. Just make sure you tidy up after yourselves and put your litter in the bin!
If your child requires an adapted medical diet menu, please read the caterer's policy below and then print and complete the Medical Diet Request Form and return it the School Office as soon as possible.
How does it work?
Thumbprints and PINs
Free School Meals?
What about sandwiches?
Medical diet plan?
Meet the teachers
FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions)
When is my first day?
School begins for all pupils on Thursday 3rd September 2026. You will need to be in school for 8.30am.
Where do I go on my first day?
On the Thursday, go straight to the Main Hall (where you went for Induction Day). Your tutor will meet you there.
Will I need my PE kit?
No, on the first day you will receive your timetable. Even if PE is on there you will have your induction first, so don't worry about bringing your PE kit.
Ask the experts
Cameron
YEAR 7
Summer Club
WHEN?
Monday 17th August
Tuesday 18th August
Wednesday 19th August
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10am to 2pm
HOW?
Do you sign up?
Parents/carers just need to give their permission by completing their PAIF1 Form sent to them by the school.
WHAT?
A club exclusively for our new Year 7s. 3 days where you can meet your classmates and teachers, get to know your new school and have the place to yourself. We do Science, cooking, crafts, sports, music and much more!
WHERE?
In school. Each day register at the school entrance with teachers and let us know how you will be getting home.
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Remember to bring your packed lunch as the school canteen will be closed.
WHY?
To make new friends and get to know your new school with none of the big kids around!