The best place to discover what life is like at BIS HCMC is our Parent Handbooks, which are available at the school reception. Also, keep an eye on our Facebook page. We keep this updated with information on all aspects of school life, so it's a good place to start if you have any questions.
An Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) day
Our youngest students' day begins at 8:15 am. A parent (or responsible adult) should take their child directly to class.
|
Time |
Activities |
| 7:45 |
Members of staff are onsite in the playground to |
| 8:15-2:50 | Full day session (including lunch) |
| 8:15-12:00 | Morning session (including lunch) |
A primary day
Our primary students' day starts at 7:55 am and finishes at 2:30 pm.
|
Time |
Activities |
|
From 7:30 |
Members of staff are onsite to meet and supervise the children |
|
7:55-10:00 |
Lessons |
|
9:30-9:45 10:00-10:15 |
Year 3 and 4 morning break Year 5 and 6 morning break |
|
9:45-12:00 |
Lessons* |
|
12:00-1:00 |
Lunch break* |
|
1:00-2:30 |
Lessons* |
|
2:30 |
Classes end for primary school pupils |
|
2:40 onwards |
Co-curricular activities** |
*Times vary depending on each year group.
**Some co-curricular clubs start at 7:00 am on our Junior Campus.
Primary co-curricular activities are divided into five categories: Community, Arts, Technology, Sports, and Language. Most activities take place at the end of the school day from 2:40-3:40 pm; however, we run some clubs in the morning and others at lunchtime.
A secondary day
Our secondary students' day starts at 7:50 am and finishes at 2:40 pm. Students need to be at school by 7:40 am. Most lessons are double periods lasting a total of 75 minutes.
|
Time |
Activities |
|
7:50-8:15 |
Tutorial and registration |
|
8:15-8:55 |
Period 1 (40 minutes) |
|
8:55-9:30 |
Period 2 (35 minutes) |
|
9:30-9:35 |
Changeover (5 minutes) |
|
9:35-10:15 |
Period 3 (40 minutes) Lunch |
|
10:15-10:50 |
Period 4 (35 minutes) |
|
10:50-11:15 |
Break (25 minutes) |
|
11:15-11:55 |
Period 5 (40 minutes) |
|
11:55-12:30 |
Period 6 (35 minutes) |
|
12:30-1:25 |
Lunch and co-curricular activities (55 minutes) |
|
1:25-2:05 |
Period 7 (40 minutes) |
|
2:05-2:40 |
Period 8 (35 minutes) |
|
2:40-2:50 |
Changeover (10 minutes) |
|
2:50-3:50 |
Co-curricular activities (60 minutes) |
|
3:50-3:55 |
Changeover (5 minutes) |
|
3:55-4:55 |
Co-curricular activities (60 minutes) |
Co-curricular activities take place at various times throughout the day, including morning sessions that start at 6:30 am. We also run lunchtime sessions. Our after-school clubs run between 2:50-3:50 pm and 3:55-4:55 pm.
