The British School of Lanzarote S.L.

T 21st February 2022

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E Dear Parents,
This year in order to support our families who are still endeavouring to adjust to the difficult situation
caused by the ongoing pandemic the school will not be increasing school fees:
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Matriculation & School Fees 2022-2023
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Exam Fees
I Matriculation fee (one yearly payment) per year
per term
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per term
I per term
S per term
H per term
per term
S per term
per term Cambridge FCE or B2 (optional)
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per term IGCSE Exams
H per term A & AS Level Exams
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The Matriculation Fee is non-refundable unless BSL is unable to offer your child a place.
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Fees are payable by direct debit in accordance with the timetable below. B.S.L. reserves the right not
L to admit children whose fees are not fully paid and a surcharge of 10% will be added to those fees that
are not paid by the stipulated dates. To avoid unnecessary bank charges, please inform Administration

O IGCSE, A Level & other (optional) Cambridge exam fees are payable in February. Pupils who sit
F these exams will be billed accordingly. There is no fee for end of Key Stage tests.

Payment Dates
L 1st TERM (Autumn) 16th September 2022
A School Lunches (September/October) 16th September 2022
N School Lunches (November/December) 4th November 2022
Z 2nd TERM (Spring) 9th December 2022
School Lunches (January/February) 13th January 2023
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Year 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 exam fees 3rd February 2023
R Matriculation for Foundation 1 (2023-2024) 1st - 10th March 2023
O 3rd TERM (Summer) 3rd March 2023
T School Lunches (March/April) 3rd March 2023
E MATRICULATION for 2023-2024 3rd April 2023
Matriculation new pupils (waiting list) From 10th April 2023
School Lunches (May/June) 5th May 2023

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 School Lunch
5.0 - daily
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5.7 - occasional lunches
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NB. TO DISCONTINUE SCHOOL LUNCHES ONE MONTH'S NOTICE IS REQUIRED.
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Mid-Morning Snack: pupils may bring fruit juice, yoghurt, etc.

B Packed Lunches:

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NB. DUE TO ALLERGIES, NUTS MUST NOT BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL
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T Siblings

I Younger siblings will always be given priority to join The British School, however this does not automatically

S parents enrol younger brothers/sisters with the school as early as possible to avoid any problems with the
H waiting list for entry into Foundation 1.
The following discounts are applicable for brothers and sisters:-

S 2 children at school = 2nd child and any subsequent children receive a 10% discount each

C Personal Information
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O the school of any relevant changes, i.e. contact address and telephone numbers, as well as any changes in
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L School Times (once special Covid Protocol has ended)
Gate opens: 7:45 am
O Gate closes / Pupil Registration: 8:50 am (Year 7 to 13) 8:55am (Foundation 1 to Year 6)
F Classes Start: 9.00 am
School Finishes: 3.10 pm (F1 and F2 pupils finish at 3:00 pm)

L Lateness & Absence

A Pupils must arrive at school for registration before the gate closes. Those who arrive late should
N be brought to Administration and be signed in by a parent. Likewise, parents who pick their children up
after 3:30pm must sign the late register.
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Children must attend school on all days on which the school is open. Therefore, parents are reminded
A that children may not have time off for holidays except for those established by the Spanish Ministry of
R Education.
If your child is absent from school a letter must be given to the form teacher on the child's return.
O Authorized absences are for medical reasons only. Every term we are obliged to report all absences,
T be they authorized or unauthorized, to the Local Education Inspector.
E Dropping off & Collecting Children

kindly request that you do not stop your car outside of the school entrance to drop off or collect your
children PLEASE PARK FIRST.
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 FOUNDATION STAGE & PRIMARY

Pupils in FOUNDATION 1 & FOUNDATION 2 should be collected promptly at 3:00pm.

T ALL OTHER YEAR GROUPS should be collected promptly at 3.10pm (or at 4.00pm if they are
attending an after-school club). Times may be staggered in line with government guidelines (further
H information about this will be issued at the beginning of the school year).
E At the end of the school day parents of pupils in Foundation 1, may come into the small covered patio
to collect their children.

B All other pupils should be dropped off and collected from their designated Bubble entrance (further
information about this will be issued at the beginning of the school year)
R Pupils will only be handed over to their parents or persons authorised by them. Please inform
I Administration if a different person will be picking up your child.
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SECONDARY & SIXTH FORM
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Parents of pupils in Years 7 & 8 who would like their children to leave school unaccompanied should
S request this in writing.
H If you would like your child to collect a younger brother or sister and then walk to meet you at a
designated place, we will require a letter from you giving this permission.
Pupils in Years 9 to 13 shou
S building on the corner of Calle Jaun de Echeverría and Calle Miguel Delibes.
C At the end of the day, pupils in Years 9 to 13 are allowed to leave school unaccompanied.
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Appointments with the Headteacher & Teaching Staff
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O The Headteacher and staff will be pleased to talk to any parent concerning their child's education.
Please contact Administration to arrange an appointment and give the reason for your request.
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NB. Most of our teachers can speak a little Spanish; however, if you have anything complicated to
transmit the onus is on the parent to supply a translator.
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School Reports
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Reports are issued twice a year with Mid-Year reports in January and End-of-Year reports in June.

L The Mid-Year reports

also be accompanied by a brief comment and a target where appropriate.
A The End-of-Year reports show what your child has achieved at the end of the school year with
N reference to the targets set in January. They will also be accompanied by a brief comment regarding
ughout the
Z academic year.
A Please note that the comments written by the teachers are personalized and as such are produced in
R English with the exception of those issued by the Spanish department.

O If parents wish to discuss the contents of the reports they are invited to make an appointment to see

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School Uniform & Sports Uniform
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School uniform is obligatory. Official B.S.L. uniforms are available at , which is on Calle Fajardo,
no. 1, Arrecife, (next to Sport Zone) and consist of the following:

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 Foundation Stage (ages 3 & 4)
Sports T-shirt with B.S.L. logo
T Tracksuit (jacket and trousers and / or shorts) with B.S.L logo
H White trainers and white socks
E Green Pinafore
Navy blue cap (optional)
B Year 1 to Year 11
R White polo shirt with B.S.L. logo
Long sleeved white polo shirt with B.S.L. logo (optional: for winter)
I Navy blue V-neck jumper or cardigan with B.S.L. logo
T Black school shoes
I Navy blue fleece* with B.S.L. logo (optional) *n.b. only the official BSL fleece is allowed
S Boys Girls
H Navy blue trousers
Navy blue culottes or skirt
Navy blue shorts (optional)
Navy blue socks
S Navy blue socks
Navy blue woollen tights (optional)
C Sports Uniform: Year 1 to Year 11

H Sports T-shirt with B.S.L. logo

O Tracksuit (jacket and trousers and / or shorts) with B.S.L logo

White trainers and white socks
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Year 12 & Year 13
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No school uniform. However, students are expected to dress in a respectful manner appropriate
for study. For example a plain top without writing and smart trousers or jeans with no rips, flat
O shoes or trainers. You should not have visible piercings or tattoos and not reveal any inappropriate
parts of your body. If you are dressed inappropriately you will be asked to return home to change
F into more suitable clothes.

ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME.

L To avoid losing school uniform items, which often get forgotten at school, it is very important that your
A on name tags to make this task easier: www.hfglabelingservices.com
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General Appearance
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Pupils are expected to keep their uniform in pristine condition.
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Long hair must be tied back at all times with a plain hair fastener.
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If hair is dyed, it must be within the natural colour range.
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Makeup and nail varnish is not permitted.
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E Jewellery Code
Watches (but not smartwatches) may be worn and one set of stud earrings.
No other item of jewellery or adornment will be permitted in school.

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 Mobile Phones
Mobile phones and smartwatches must be handed in to the Headteacher at the start of the day.
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H Internet & Social Networking Sites

E All Pupils from Year 6 to 13 are expected to have their own laptop for use at school.
The school has a clear policy on IT acceptable use.

B All Pupils from Year 6 to 13 are expected to sign and adhere to an IT agreement.

R Misuse of the Internet is not tolerated.

Posting of pictures, videos and information related to the school on personal social media sites is not
I allowed under any circumstances.
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I NOTE: BY MATRICULATING YOUR CHILD AT THE SCHOOL YOU AGREE TO
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H Please sign and return the slip below before Friday 18th March 2022.

Yours faithfully,
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Dolorci Delgado
O Administration
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BSL Matriculation and Place Reservation for
Academic Year 2022 - 2023
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I wish to matriculate my child for the next Academic Year. The matriculation fee is per child.
The Direct Debit will be sent to your bank on Friday 8th April 2022.
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A My child will not be returning to the British School of Lanzarote for the next Academic Year
N 2022 - 2023.
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A I would like my child to have school lunches.

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