A message from the Head
Ms Davies reflects and shares her thoughts on the Academic Year 2022/23.
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Ms Davies reflects and shares her thoughts on the Academic Year 2022/23.
Read MoreThere is only one word that describes Croydon High this half term and that is ‘busy’! We have had concerts, an alumnae lunch, our celebration concert for Mrs Pattison and Lettie, public examinations, trips, productions, Arts Week, Induction Days, Celebration Assemblies, Prefect Training Day, the preparations to launch a weather balloon …the list could go on. The school has been buzzing with activity and I have been so proud of all the successes that have been achieved. With all this activity, I know that pupils have been reflecting on their school year and everything that they are proud of.
We have had success in GDST competitions such as winning the Chrystall Public Speaking Competition, winning the GDST LEAD competition for the best financial outcome, winning the KS3 Creative Writing Competition and winning the GDST Laurie Magnus Poetry Prize. We have planned and executed the launch of our own weather balloon in partnership with Bath University with only a last minute technical hitch (which the experts assured us we couldn’t have mitigated against) preventing us from completing a successful launch. This was an unbelievable pupil led ten-month project, which is leading onto further projects next year, including another launch in September. In Sport, we are GDST swimming, cross-country and athletics champions in both the Junior and Senior School as well as reaching the national athletics finals in Years 7 and 8. We put on the most amazing production of Jesus Christ Superstar back in February and there have been drama productions and music department concert opportunities in abundance. There have also been trips, such as the Year 6 trip to France, Year 7 and 8 went to sing at Disneyland Paris and we had a Sports Tour to Barcelona. There was an expedition to Zanzibar, language exchange trips and numerous local trips.
There have also been so many personal successes – some small steps forward and some big achievements but all equally valuable. Here at Croydon High the pupils really support each other and I have noticed how much they congratulate their peers on their achievements. It is special and it is something that makes our girls stand out from the crowd.
As a community, it is also important to acknowledge that we have had a challenging year. In February, the School was devastated by the deaths of Mrs Pattison and Lettie Pattison and it is a testament to our strong community that we supported each other so sensitively at that time and in the months since. Our celebration concert, so carefully planned, paid tribute to the fantastic contributions of Mrs Pattison and Lettie. The tulip trees will be on our grounds forever, and they will both also be forever in our hearts. I would like to thank all those that led, contributed and attended on Sunday 25 June, it was a truly special occasion.
So, as we head into the summer break, I would like to thank each and every one of you for the kindness and care you have shown to our community this year.
Croydon High is thriving and I am looking forward to seeing what next year holds.
Ms Annabel Davies
Head
Ms Howie looks back on her time at Croydon High and what she would tell her 15 year old self.
Read MoreIn this final Spotlight of the school year, we caught up with our very own Ms Howie, who is Second in Charge of English, Academic Scholars’ Coordinator, and Year 7 Form Tutor here at Croydon High School.
When Kitty was a pupil at Croydon High, she won the English prize and the Geography prize. She received the Scholarship Trust Award for Academic Excellence at A Level as well as the Eleanor Roper Memorial Prize for all round Academic achievement at A Level. She was a Senior Prefect so received a Prefect Prize and she was also on the School Magazine committee. She went on to a BA in English at Exeter where she gained a First.
Kitty told us
“Reading novels, plays and poems across all time periods during my English degree was fascinating. I learnt the most about myself by editing a section of the student newspaper in both print and online, and although journalism didn’t turn out to be my calling, it did provoke an interest in product placement and advertising. This led me back to London and into the heady-heights of the fashion world where I interned at a boutique Fashion PR Agency. I was immersed in traditional PR services like product placement and sample management, through to hosting press days, managing trade show stands,organising intimate launch dinners and dressing. This experience was highly pressured; I was given a lot of responsibility to ensure outfits and accessories got to the right person and place at the right time. This could involve anything from doing the rounds to celebrities’ houses or to the fashion cupboards of famous publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Working with stylists, celebrities and influencers was incredibly eye-opening. It was just at the time when Instagram was really taking off with the first phase of Fashion Influencers. I am most grateful for this experience for developing my resilience. I’m grateful it also helped me clarify I need to be involved in a profession that aligns with my values. I took the steps to become a fully qualified teacher. And then rather serendipitously the stars aligned and I noticed a role had become available at Croydon High…
Looking back I really value the confidence, collaboration and communication skills that Croydon High developed in me. Reflecting now, I see how the public speaking, debating, prefecting, open days and countless other opportunities outside of the classroom helped me build the skills to talk to and engage with, a wide range of people. I’ve relied on these collaboration skills throughout my career. I was encouraged out of my comfort zone by patient, dedicated teachers. I feel like I could be unquestioningly, authentically, and individually me. We were allowed to try things out and give things a go: I think this has shaped my career because I haven’t been afraid to change direction.”
In her spare time, Kitty loves to walk and be outdoors!
“English is fabulous but Geography and Biology are a close second and third. Last year I completed the Capital Ring which is a series of connected footpaths and walkways around the perimeter of London; I’m currently working out the logistics of completing the London Loop. A lot of my spare time recently has been dedicated to completing my MA in English Education at the Institute of Education at UCL. It was amusing setting PREP then spend my weekends completing my own! It’s all worth it, however, as this year I’ll be graduating this year with a Distinction! The desire to keep learning is still there… Perhaps it’s an itch I’ll never quite be able to scratch. Ph.D., anyone?
“To my 15-year-old self, I would say don’t let your stoicism stop you from asking for help. Effort matters. The emo-fringe, studded belts, excessive eyeliner and questionable clothes will disappear, but you’ll be a die-hard pop-punk fan forever! Your friends will change (and that’s ok!) but you’ll remain best friends with the same girl who sat on the other side of registration to you in Year 7. One day you will be the teacher that you’re rolling your eyes at. One day you will be the teacher in the book room running a version of the club you attend. You should grasp opportunities with open hands. You will create opportunities for others to clutch.”
And finally, we asked Kitty about her aspirations for the future.
“To keep on growing and stretching my wings. To help others peek over their nests and dare to flap. To provide worms and grubs to hungry birds. Metaphors aside, there’s a rather wonderful poem by Carol Ann Duffy when she reflects on the impact of teaching. She remarks how
‘Teaching is endless love; the poems by heart, spells, the lists lovely on the learning tongue, the lessons […] for life.’
I couldn’t agree more!”
What a great way to finish this season of Croydon High Alumnae Spotlights!
Mrs Karen Roe
Alumnae Relations Manager
Thank you to all the students and staff for taking part in Arts Week across the Senior School.
Read MoreFrom creating sturdy chairs from newspaper to performing A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the field – it has been a jam-packed and spectacular week showcasing Croydon High’s formidable talent in the Arts.
Across the week, we had some inspiring visitors and workshops take place involving pupils in all year groups in the Senior School.
This year for Arts Week, the Drama department whisked us away to the majestic fields for their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Read MoreThank you to our fantastic audience that came to watch our Senior School KS3 Summer production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Thursday evening. Here is what some of our cast and crew had to say about being part of this production:
I have enjoyed the fun after school rehearsals as it was always a time for everyone to come together and do interesting vocal exercises and learn more about their part in the play. I also love seeing the impact that the fairies have on the whole show as it shows how important the ensemble actually is. I would have to say I love playing the drums even more as it adds a lot of power to any scene. From this whole experience I’ve learned to push myself even further than usual and also a lot of teamwork and companionship as if only one person was doing everything and no one else helped then the show wouldn’t have been as good as it could be.
Arielle C H
I have enjoyed working with people who I haven’t before and blocking scenes has also been fun. I also like the fairies song as it’s a really cool moment in the play, and their song is super catchy. From being in the play I’ve learned more about performing as a group on stage, and developing drama skills.
Jorjah W
I think most people would agree when I say that although rehearsals felt long the outcome was greater. No matter the part, we all got to shine and act in the best way we could. Although I was just a lead ensemble I felt as if I was in a spotlight. We had fairy boot camps and I had fun collaborating with other years. Over the past half term, I feel it gave me a chance to get to know others who I would not usually have talked to. It put me out of my comfort zone, and at times I could feel like I was stupid and just crazy but I had to remember that the bigger picture was better and I just had to play my part. It was a fun experience that I loved being a part of.
Zoe L
Something I really like about this show is that you can be given any part, big or small, and be able to create your character and go on a journey with it as you go through the play. This was also a great chance to work with people that you don’t normally speak to and discover your own unique characters with them.
Carletta U
I have enjoyed putting on A Midsummer Night’s Dream very much. It’s my first ever open air theatre show and unlike anything I’ve done before. I’ve loved learning and understanding the characters and getting to grips with how they come to life onstage and the best way to portray them. I’ve also enjoyed making friends and getting to know girls in the younger years. This is my last KS3 production and it definitely will be a memorable one.
Ava G
A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an honour to be part of this year’s KS3 production. It was a pleasure to be a part of and, as I’m sure we can all agree, a lot of fun too. This is my first outdoor activity and I definitely recommend trying it. A Midsummer Night’s Dream was so much fun to play because it uses a lot of magical imagery, quirky characters and interesting language to entertain the audience. Although at first I struggled to learn the language and meanings of Shakespeare, I can now say that I learned a lot by being a part of this production.
Leonie P
Following the success of Jesus Christ Superstar, I also wanted a chance to be in a once in a lifetime opportunity and a chance only a handful of people get. I enjoyed being part of the production because it was my first ever open air play and there isn’t a play better to do outside in the summer than a midsummer night’s dream! Arguably one of Shakspeare’s best plays. I also love the funny warm ups we do when miss bradley and miss webber make us stack ourselves slowly and then the funny noises we made with miss Bradley! The funny “code rain” operation we had just in case it rained where everyone would have a role in packing up and running for cover in the hall.
Ivy E
I loved being part of Midsummer Night’s Dream because it gave me a sense of a family and happiness. I think I can say that everyone was very tired and they had a sense of pride when we finished the play. All of the parents and peers that were laughing. The funniest part was when we had “code rain” . It was when we were practising and we were running into the hall where all the Year 6s were walking back to the Junior School. A funny thing was when we had fairy boot camp. I loved the games and warm ups with Ms Bradley and Ms Webber. I loved this play and I hope to see it again. Thank you.
Nadia R
One thing that I liked about this production was that if you auditioned, you were guaranteed a role, big or small. I enjoyed working with different age groups to make the play come together and being in a new environment because it gave us more space to move around and bring the characters to life. Although when it rained it got a bit chaotic. This play has encouraged me to push myself outside of my comfort zone.
Hannah R
I enjoyed this production so much, I loved the warm ups with Ms Bradley and Ms Webber and going through fairy boot camp! This production really brought KS3 together and created such a fun environment. Our dress rehearsal was great and the Year 4s were such a good audience. I can’t wait for next years performance and I’m sure it will be amazing!!
Kyla R
What I enjoyed was getting up on stage and having lines for the first time because I didn’t think I was going to get the part and it was really exciting to find out that I got it. I also enjoyed being with my friends for the last couple of days and working with people I don’t usually work with or talk to. The rehearsals were also made to be really fun.
Holly M
One of my favourite highlights of being in midsummer night’s dream was when we performed our fairy song. I really enjoyed being a part of Oberon’s fairies as the makeup and characterisation was really fun. I also liked the fact that I was not only with my friends but with some people that I had never spoken to before. I also loved the rehearsals as every single one of them was exciting and fun for the whole cast (especially the warm ups with Ms Bradley and Miss Webber)
Lula P
I really enjoyed being Midsummer Night’s Dream this term, as it was an amazing opportunity to collaborate with teachers and other members from key stage three in a creative way. I really enjoyed being a lead fairy in the performance because it was an amazing opportunity to showcase all the hard work we had all been putting into the performance as well. I also really like the fact that the performance was only on one day rather than being stretched out over a week because you can then fix all your energy on that one performance and make sure that it’s the best you can make it and I feel the whole cast has the same feelings.
Naima B
I love doing big plays like this It is super cool that the school has the space and makes it fun.
Loreda L-B
I’m very fond of seeing how much the fairies will influence the entire show, because they prove that ensembles are really important. I also really enjoy getting our hair and makeup done because it is really fun to see yourself and other people turn into characters that are not you, not only physically but by their character’s personality. I love that every character is not a small character but a big actor.
Mal M
I loved taking part in A Midsummer’s Night Dream. No matter how big or small your part is, you always feel like you can act your best and take the spotlight. I like being around my friends and familiar faces, but also working with new people. It feels nice to be allowed to be free and stupid and silly and funny and not worry about what others think.
Riya D
I really loved being a part of A Midsummer’s Night Dream as I loved how we could be as silly as we liked. It was very fun to be with my friends and act like I was a fairy. After this show I feel much more confident with my acting and it was a great experience taking part in a Shakespeare play.
Anayla P
I loved being a part of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I loved working with new people and I gained a lot more confidence because of the performance.
Emily F
Midsummer Night’s Dream has been an amazing journey and I have enjoyed every second of rehearsals and time as a whole cast, from the exciting first read through to the first full dress rehearsal. This production has allowed me to explore Shakespeare’s unique language and has challenged me as an actor. The cast is so talented and we all enjoyed the performance night full of glitter and colour.
Poppy K
The Year 7 students took part in a workshop led by Stixx to build chairs made from newspapers.
Read MoreOn Monday, the start of Arts Week, Stixx led a workshop with Year 7 whereby the students had to create a chair only using newspapers. The girls worked in teams where they debated their ideas, created a supply chain of those who rolled and glued the newspapers, then passing on the hardened newspaper sticks to the next team to implement.
Year 9 Art students this term have been creating and designing their own scarf inspired by graphic designers.
Read MoreMrs Elizabeth Smith shares a few words on KS3 Art & 3D Design:
I have been so impressed with KS3 creativity this term, they have embraced new artists and designers, tried new techniques, problem solved ideas and experimented and refined materials to create some fantastic final pieces, they should be very proud and we are looking forward to the creativity to come in 2023 – 2024.
Year 9 Art students this term have been creating and designing their own scarf inspired by graphic designers:
They found their inspiration through their voice and could develop ideas under one of the below titles:
They learnt about typography, fonts, iconicity, colour, texture, pattern and composition and completed their pieces using heat press inks and the heat press.
Year 8 art students this term have been learning about landscape artists
Read MoreYear 8 art students this term have been learning about landscape artists:
They first started with drawing our beautiful landscape outside, working with pencils, charcoal, ink and biro to create quick studies focusing on texture, pattern, line and composition. They then developed these into painting studies using unusual tools including hair brushes, tooth brushes, lego, cutlery and palette knives.
They learnt about photography and leading lines, composition and rule of thirds and took a series of their own photographs of landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes or urbanscapes and then developed these into their final paintings.
They have really embraced the colours and textures of the outside world and created some exciting and fabulous compositions, taking risks with the tools they painted with and the colours they mixed.
Year 7 art students this term have been creating and designing a couture inspired fashion head dress inspired by fashion designers.
Read MoreYear 7 art students this term have been creating and designing a couture inspired fashion headdress inspired by fashion designers:
They also looked at Japanese Patterns & Origami developing their skills in shape, form, colour, pattern and making skills.
This term, Year 7 3D Design students have been designing and making wooden clocks inspired by Modernism. They have learnt to use wood making tools and machinery in the workshop.
Year 8 3D Design students this term have been designing and making very personal jewellery
Read MoreYear 8 3D Design students this term have been designing and making jewellery which represented a event in their lives,
Over the last month students have been entering their work into the GDST Biennale competition, there were four categories:
We had some fabulous entries from KS3, Year 4 and 5 Stella, Issy, Karmei, Hannah H, Amber, Milly and Lipika.
The work was sent to be externally judged by two artists…
Maddie W in Lower Sixth, Ananya in Year 11 and Claudia in Year 11s work was selected, we took their work to the oldest gallery in the world Dulwich picture gallery to be exhibited!
When we arrived, we were given a tour of the gallery and learnt some fascinating facts about these paintings and their historical meanings. We then gathered for lunch with all the other GDST schools that entered and then we had a fantastic watercolour painting workshop before heading to the awards ceremony.
I am so proud to announce Maddie received a bronze certificate form her abstract painting, Ananya received a bronze award for her portrait painting and Claudia received a gold award for her 3D/sculpture piece.
It was a fantastic experience and one that I am sure they are going to remember forever, it is not everyday that you get to exhibit your work on the oldest gallery in the world.
Following our Celebration of the Lives of Emma and Lettie Pattison on 25 June, we wanted to remind everyone about one of the most important messages that came out of that day. It is a message that Mrs Pattison’s family particularly wanted us to convey and something that is clearly very important to them.
Mrs Pattison was an inherently kind soul, it was a virtue she lived by and lovingly nurtured in Lettie. It is also a trait that is embedded in our DNA here at Croydon High and Mrs Pattison certainly led by example here. Her parents and sister and all their family would like to encourage us all to carry out an act of kindness whenever we have the opportunity, in their memory.
As we worked together in preparation for the Celebration Concert, we became very aware of the many acts of kindness and generosity from members of the school community, who gave their time, expertise and support in so many different ways. Even those who had never met Mrs Pattison or Lettie, wanted to offer help where they could be it offering car parking space at local schools, or donating the 3000 bulbs we have planted surrounding the new trees.
Just before the event, we were trying to source a large quantity of natural confetti made from flower petals which we thought would be a lovely addition to scatter over the flower bed. We found a supplier but hadn’t anticipated quite how much we would need and what this might cost. However, when they heard about why we were hosting this event, this small family business emailed us to say they would like to donate 35kg of fine rose dust which they said would look and smell lovely, but also act as a very effective compost. They did this for a not inconsiderable financial cost to themselves, not because they wanted recognition but because, in their words, they had been so moved by what had happened.
This week, members of staff have taken a few quiet moments to visit the flower bed and the new trees and scatter some of the rose powder and to reflect on our own private memories.
We wanted to share this story as an example of a ‘random acts of kindness’ which can make so much difference, even to strangers.
(And if you are looking to source any natural confetti any time soon, we would encourage you to consider Hewingtons! )
Mrs Fran Cook
Director of External Relations and Philanthropy
As part of Arts week, Year 10 took a trip to the home of world war two codebreaking, Bletchley Park. Lucia A and Ellie M give an account of their experience.
Read MoreThe Bletchley Park Trip was a fascinating experience that deepened our understanding of the development of codebreaking during WWII, and the role of the mathematicians and brilliant minds in breaking one of the most notoriously difficult codes in history.
Having arrived, we started with a guided tour of the site. The guide explained to us the impact that young women (like us!) had in advancing the war effort, and the layout of their day to day lives, giving us an insight to what their time at Bletchley Park was like. For example, whilst the work could be tedious and difficult, they occupied themselves by learning from the professors who worked there, ice skating on the lakes in Winter, and putting on plays for the local community. Each of these sold out, being very popular with the locals.
During the day, we also had a guided workshop in which we learnt about different kinds of encryption, various codes and cyphers, and gave us the unique opportunity to see a genuine enigma machine, and were even allowed to touch the keys! We learnt how it worked, and had a go at decoding cyphers ourselves.
Overall, we found this trip a greatly enriching experience and feel that we have learnt a lot over the course of the day.
Lucia A
Year 10
The incoming Academic Scholars experienced their induction day on Monday 3rd July.
Read MoreIn a welcome talk Ms Howie and Lipika A shared some advice for the year ahead and Ms Davies reinforced the message that asking questions is an important trait to develop for life.
The current Year 7s then did a fabulous job acting as Scholar Sisters, helping to induct the new girls with a prestigious badge handover ceremony.
Filled with excitement for the day, the group then engaged fully in our exciting cross-curricular Arts Week programme: they collaborated in a project focused on sustainability and design, and discovered how engineers think and work, as well as learning some of the basic concepts involved in engineering.
Ms Kitty Howie
Second in Charge of English and Academic Scholars’ Coordinator
Senior School students are now able to borrow eBooks from our brilliant new eBook library.
Read MoreSenior School students are now able to borrow eBooks from our brilliant new eBook library – access the eBooks here.
They will also be able to find the link on their Firefly dashboards.
With over 1500 books to choose from, this is a fabulous addition to our physical library and one that students can access over the holidays!
Students have the option to customise their settings, changing the background colour, font, text size and line spacing, making all books more user friendly for dyslexic readers. They can do this by clicking on the AA icon in the top left of the screen once they have borrowed a book or while using the “Look Inside” function.
It is very easy to browse for books. You can use the search tool to look for particular authors or titles and there are options to filter by genre. You can also just scroll through and see what looks good.
Once you click on a title, you will be able to read a short description and there is also the option to “look inside”. This allows you to read the first few pages before you decide whether to borrow the book or not.
All loans are for two weeks and the book will automatically “return” after this time. You can return it early if you have already finished it.
If you have any questions or problems using the library please contact Ms Tapsfield in the LRC.
Happy Summer Reading!
Ms Tapsfield
Learning Resource and Innovation Hub Manager
Juniors ran their Modern Foreign Languages competition for the second year.
Read MoreThis was the second year of running the MFL summer languages competition, and once again, the entries were of an impressively high standard! There was an excellent range of work in a plethora of languages, including Gujarati and Yoruba. Well done to all the linguists who participated in the competition!
Bonnes vacances!
Ms S Mannooch
Teacher of Languages
The initial launch may have been unsuccessful but the Astrogazers have shown resilience and have re-grouped to work on their second weather balloon launch due to take place in September.
Read MoreAstrogazers weather balloon mission started over a year ago, with the aim of reaching the edge of space and gathering experimental data. With hard-work, dedication, commitment, and perseverance, Astrogazers overcame numerous obstacles and challenges to secure the launch date on Friday 30 June. We are incredibly grateful to Professor Mitchell and Dr Watson for supporting Astrogazers in this mission. Despite Launch 1 being unsuccessful, Astrogazers spirits weren’t dampened but instead, more invigorated with a drive for success!
Launch 1 reflections
Astrogazers had anticipated a several problems from filling up the weather balloon with helium to retrieving the payload stuck in a tree! We had found ways to mitigate the anticipated problems too. It didn’t take long for everyone to start problem solving and identifying what caused the balloon to detach from the parachute and payload. What the Bath team and Astrogazers hadn’t anticipated was the effects of the strong gusts from different directions; this caused the twisting of the release cord and parachute cord resulting in a friction burn.
Lessons learned
Astrogazers experience
All the Bath staff were impressed with the girls how they successfully put the payload together with the parachute. It was amazing how year 5s Arya P and Ava P stepped up in unimaginable ways to make the attachment process a success.
Astrogazers also impressed the University of Bath team with their level of professionalism while reflecting on the launch process, problem-solving skills and engineering minds. Professor Mitchell said Arya P in Year 5 was a budding Astrophysicist and she was impressed with everyone’s inquisitive questions. The girls were inspired after the Q&A session with Professor Mitchell and Dr Watson.
Mission Aspiration
Ms Davies has named Astrogazers second weather balloon launch, ‘Mission Aspiration’. Mission Aspiration is set to take place in the launch window starting from 4 September to 24 September. Mission Aspiration will launch 2 weather balloons to maximise the chances of success.
Watch this space! Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to get all the updates on our launch.
Mrs Karteepan
Head of Physics
Director of Astrogazers
Huge thank you to Jemca Toyota Croydon for sponsoring our Netball and Hockey Tour of South Africa.
Read MoreWe are so pleased and grateful to Jemca Toyota Croydon for sponsoring our Netball and Hockey Tour of South Africa later this year.
Thank you to The Artemis Clinic and Inwood Developments for sponsoring the Astrogazers Club.
Read MoreThank you to The Artemis Clinic and Inwood Developments for sponsoring the Astrogazers Club, your generous donations has enabled the club to purchase new GPS and Bluetooth trackers!
Camp Beaumont will be running their holiday camp this summer – simply quote CHS23 and receive 10% off your booking.
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The Kenley Holiday Workshop of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be directed by our very own Croydon High alumna and School Governor, Ros Broyd.
The organisers need more 9-13 year olds to sign up to take part in the two-week workshops (rehearsals start on 29 July).
If you are waiting for further information, please email Sallydallosso@googlemail.com
Our School Minibus service offers an efficient and flexible option designed to help families with journeys to and from school. Minibus travel is offered to pupils in Year 3 and up.
The service is managed on our behalf by Vectare, a specialist school transport management company. All bookings for our school bus routes are made via our online booking system, which can be accessed at croydonhigh.vectare.co.uk.
The website allows you to book travel 24/7 from anywhere, meaning that if you need to leave early for work one morning or are running late and you would like one of our students to travel on a school bus as a one off, you can make a booking right up until the route is due to depart. Payment for the school bus service is made at the time of booking, so there is no need for pupils to carry cash.