Year 7 Admissions 2024

Meet the Tutor booklet 2024

Please click here to read our September 2024 'Meet the Tutor' booklet - a guide for Parents and Carers.

Year 7 2024 Intake

The Administration and Finance Team provides support for students and staff. On behalf of us all, we welcome you to the Ballakermeen community. We know how busy you are, but please complete the online forms by clicking the link below or via our website by 1st June, so that your child is fully enroled.

	Data Collection Sheet This is information that will help us to keep your child safe. Please follow this link to complete. Please ensure that all medical conditions are listed on the Data Collection Form. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss a specific medical condition and/or requirements, please telephone 648700. Please note: your child may not be able to start unless you complete the form.
	ParentPay/Cashless systems We accept electronic payments for school meals and uniform. Please see the attached leaflet or visit www.parentpay.com for more details. Smartcards and lanyards will be issued on 6th September 2023, the first card and lanyard are free of charge (please do not pay for a smartcard on ParentPay). Replacement smartcards can be purchased at a cost of £5.00 via ParentPay or the Foyer. Replcement lanyards are £1 each.
	Free School Meals If your child receives free school meals, you must re-apply, as the supplement will not be automatically renewed. This can be done online: here. Once confirmation of free school meals have been approved, parents will be issued with a letter which includes a code to apply to Bus Vannin for free school travel.
	School Uniform Order Form The School Uniform Order Information tells you where you can buy blazers, jumpers and PE kits. We sell ties (standard or clip-on) and badges for blazers. Cheques for ties/badges should be made payable to ‘Ballakermeen High School’. The BHSA Uniform Swap Shop runs at regular times during the year and is available for you to come along and pick up some ‘good as new’ donated and washed uniform for free. Members of the BHSA will staff the shop while it is open and be on hand to assist you find the items you need. Their Facebook group is updated to show when the next event is taking place, but if your need is urgent, please email: ballahighschoolassoc@gmail.com
	School Photographs Students will have their photograph taken on Wednesday 4th September 2024, which will be printed on their smartcards. These photographs will be available for purchase from Andrew Barton Photography.
	Lockers Your child can rent a locker, subject to availability. The cost is £5 for the duration of their time at school and the key must be returned when the locker is no longer required or before the student leaves school in Year 11. Replacement keys cost £5 each.