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School Day

The school day at Sacred Heart runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, providing 32.5 hours of education per week.

Daily Structure

Our school day is organised into five periods of teaching, with time allocated for:

  • Registration and tutor time
  • Five taught lessons
  • Lunch
  • Collective worship and prayer

Times of the School Day

8.15am Staff Briefing 
8.30am 9.00am Assembly/Registration
9.00am 9.50am Lesson 1
9.50am 10.40am Lesson 2
10.40am 11.30am Lesson 3
11.30am 12.20pm

Lesson 4 (a): Years 10, 11, 12 & 13

LUNCH: Years 7, 8 & 9

12.20pm 1.10pm

Lesson 4 (b): Years 7, 8 & 9

LUNCH: Years 10, 11, 12 & 13

1.10pm 2.00pm Lesson 5
2.00pm 2.50pm Lesson 6
2.50pm 3.00pm Registration for all year groups

As a Catholic school, our day incorporates opportunities for prayer and reflection. We provide daily collective worship for all registered pupils  which may take place during tutor time, assemblies, or at other points during the school day, allowing our community to grow in faith together.

After-School Activities

We offer a range of extra-curricular activities and clubs after school. Details of these activities are communicated to students and families throughout the year. Students attending after-school activities should follow the specific timings provided by activity leaders.