2023 to 2024 term dates
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- Term 1: Friday 1 September 2023 to Friday 20 October 2023
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- Term 2:Monday 30 October 2023 to Friday 15 December 2023
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- Term 3:Tuesday 2 January 2024 to Friday 9 February 2024
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- Term 4:Monday 19 February 2024 to Thursday 28 March 2024
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- Term 5:Monday 15 April 2024 to Friday 24 May 2024
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- Term 6:Monday 3 June 2024 to Tuesday 23 July 2024
North Star 240° INSET days for the above year
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- Friday 1st September 2023
- Monday 4th September 2023
- Tuesday 2nd January 2024
- Monday 19th February 2024
- Monday 22nd July and Tuesday 23rd July
North Star 240
At NS240, we work tirelessly to ensure that the children get the best education within our specialised setting.
We feel it is important that the transition from primary to secondary school is managed with the anxieties and concerns of students carefully considered. Key Stage 3 therefore builds on the primary model of teaching and learning by cultivating a nurture focused learning environment designed to enhance student’s opportunities to interact with others in a positive way, something which they may have been unable to develop through their previous experiences.
In Key Stage 4 the students adopt a different way of learning as they enter their GCSE options classes and are taught in mixed groups. This then not only increases their knowledge of the subjects in which they wish to acquire a qualification but helps to build their social and personal development as they interact with different students and teachers. We have an excellent work experience programme which enables the Key stage 4 students not only to experience life outside of NS240 but also to make informed choices over their chosen career and further education plans. We are linked with colleges throughout Bristol ensuring a smooth transition to post-16 learning.
Timings of the School Day – NS240
Monday to Thursday
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- 08:30 – 08:50 Breakfast Club
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- 08:50 – 09:10 Tutor Time
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- 09:00 – 09:55 Lesson One
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- 09:50 – 10:40 Lesson Two
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- 10:40 – 11:00 Break Time
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- 11:00 – 11:45 Lesson Three
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- 11:45 – 12:25 Lesson Four
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- 12:25 – 13:05 Lunch Break
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- 13:05 – 13:25 Reading
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- 13:25 – 14:10 Lesson 5
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- 14:10 – 14:50 Lesson 6
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- 14:50 – 15:00 Tutor Time
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- 15:00 Home
Friday
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- 08:30 – 08:50 Breakfast Club
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- 08:50 – 09:00 Tutor Time
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- 09:00 – 09.40 Lesson One
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- 09.40 – 10:20 Lesson Two
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- 10:20 – 10:40 Break Time
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- 10:40 – 11:20 Lesson Three
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- 11.20 – 12:00 Lesson Four
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- 11.55 – 12.10 Key Stage 3 Lunch Break
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- 12:00 – 12:15 Key Stage 4 Tutor
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- 12:15 – 12:30 Key Stage 3 Tutor Time
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- 12:15 – 12:30 Key Stage 4 Lunch Break
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- 12:30 Home
