Dear Parents / Carers

Due to many pupil requests, we are offering an optional dress up day this year to celebrate Halloween on Thursday 23 October!  Students can come into school wearing a costume to enjoy the festive spirit of the season.  As per our school uniform, no hoodies will be allowed.

Additionally, we will be hosting a Halloween disco for students to enjoy at lunchtime.

To ensure that this day is fun, inclusive and appropriate for everyone, we kindly ask that all costumes follow these guidelines:

• School appropriate - suitable for a learning environment. Students should be able to move easily and participate in normal school activities.
• Non violent - no imitation weapons, excessive blood or gore.  Masks should be able to be removed in class.
• Inclusive and respectful - no costumes that stereotype or mock any culture, religioun or group of people.
• Modest in design - costumes should not be overly  revealing.  We ask that students avoid attire that is too short, low-cut, or otherwise inappropriate for a school setting.

Please note:  Any student wearing a costume that does not meet these guidelines may be asked to change into school uniform for the remainder of the day.

Thank you for helping us keep Halloween fun, safe and respectful for all students.  We can't wait to see everyone's costumes !

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's Form Tutor in the first instance.