Welcome back, Castlefield!
We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to all Castlefield families as we commence the 2025 school year. We especially acknowledge and welcome our new students, who are joining our vibrant school community, where connection and learning are our priorities. The school premises have been carefully prepared by our dedicated staff for the first day on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Information regarding the arrangements for student arrival on the first day is available on the myHaileybury app, under myNews. Parking will be available on the oval for the morning, so parents are able to assist with the carrying of book boxes to the classrooms. We ask that all items are brought into school on Day 1.
New student afternoon
Students who are in Years 1–8 and commencing with us for the first time this year will have received an invitation regarding our new student afternoon. We welcome new students to join us on Tuesday, 28 January, at 3.30 pm to refamiliarise themselves with the layout of the school, their Homeroom teachers and classrooms before their first day.
School uniform
Summer uniform is to be worn for Term 1, and the link for Uniform Student Expectations can be found on myHaileybury here. Please note, Junior School students are not required to wear the blazer with the summer uniform. As a SunSmart school, the School cap or bucket hat is compulsory for all outdoor activities during Terms 1 and 4.
Don’t forget the Haileybury ELC app
As well as the whole school Haileybury app, myHaileybury, we ask families to download the Haileybury ELC app before the term begins. This is the main communication tool for educators and parents. It provides updates on ELC specific events and our class curriculum and there are opportunities to share the magical moments your child experiences in the ELC.
Traffic and parking reminder
A reminder for families that South Road is the preferred pick-up and drop-off location for students in Junior and Middle Schools and the roundabout is an efficient way to collect your child. Staff are on duty before and after school to help children remain safe within our grounds.
For Senior School students, South Road is the only drop-off and pick-up area for parents who drive their child to school. We encourage older students to walk, ride or take public transport, rather than being driven to school. The PTV planner can be found here.
Katrina Manson
Head of Castlefield (Brighton)
