As of January 18 2021 we have changed the timings of the day so that all lunchtimes happen at 12.30.
This affects Years 7 and 8 and Sixth Form, whose lunch time moves an hour earlier to 1230.
The timings of the day are therefore as follows for Years 7 and 8:
0830 - 0900: tutor time
0900 - 0955: lesson 1
1000 - 1055: lesson 2
1100 - 1130: break
1130 - 1225: lesson 3
1230 - 1300: lunch
1300 - 1355: lesson 4
1400 - 1500: lesson 5
For Years 9 - 11, there is no change to either break or lunch.
Our School Day
| Time | |
| Tutor Time | 8.30-8.55am |
| Transition between lessons | 8.55-9.00am |
| Period 1 | 9.00-10.00am |
| Break | 10.00-10.30am |
| Period 2 | 10.30-11.30am |
| Transition between lessons | 11.30-11.35am |
| Period 3 | 11.35-12.35pm |
| Lunch | 12.35-1.05pm |
| Period 4 | 1.05-2.05pm |
| Transition between lessons | 2.05-2.10pm |
| Period 5 | 2.10-3.10pm |
There are a number of reasons our school day is like this:
- Allowing a 5-minute transition between lessons will provide teachers time for learning conversations with students at the end of lesson each as per the new Respect for Learning policy and procedure.
- The transition time between lessons means that time spent learning in the classroom will be a full hour. Currently time is lost at the beginning of each lesson whilst students get to their next lesson and get themselves ready to learn.
- A longer tutor time allows for a richer tutor experience and for topics to be covered in more detail.
- Tutor time at the beginning of the day allows tutors to assess vulnerable students’ needs before lessons start and offer additional support if required.
If you have any questions, please contact communications@cheney.oxon.sch.uk.