29February 2016

Dear Parents / Carers

2016 Leavers’ Prom, Friday 1 July

As a celebration of five years at Ridgeway, we are arranging a Leavers’ Promfor Year 11 at the fabulous four-star Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa on Friday 1July. The evening will be overseen by the school senior leadership team. Students are requested to arrive at the venue from 7.15pm in time for year-group and individual photographs. These will be taken within the stunning grounds of the hotel. Entry to the venue itself will be at 8pm. The event will end promptly at midnight.

The total cost of the evening is£30. The ‘red carpet’ treatment includes:

  • A fully themed and decorated four-star venue;
  • A luxury hot and cold buffet;
  • On-site professional photographers;
  • A top-class DJ.

As this is a formal occasion, the dress code is very strict. Boys are asked to wear either a tuxedo or smart, formal attire, such as a suit and tie; girls wear evening or prom dresses. No trainers, tracksuits, t-shirts or jeans will be allowed.

Tickets will be issued nearer the time,conditional on your child adhering to the school’s ‘ABC’ policy:

A –Attendance

B – Behaviour

C – Course completion

In order to secure a place, we ask that you complete the attached form and return it to school byFriday1 April. Payment of a £10 non-refundable deposit is also required, payable by cash, cheque or via ParentPay. The balance of £20 may also be paid nowor, alternatively, in instalments over the course of the following weeks.

Please note that the final balance is due by close of business on Monday 9 May.

Yours faithfully

Mrs G Moran

Head of Learning for Life

Student Voice and Rewards Coordinator

2016 Leavers’ Prom, Friday 1 July

REPLY SLIP

Name of Student: ______Form: ______

My child will be attending the above event. I understand that

this is conditional on my child adhering to the school’s ‘ABC’ policy.

I enclose a £10* deposit and understand that

the balance needs to be paid by Monday 9 May.

I enclose the full amount of £30*.

I have paid the amount of ______via ParentPay and understand that

any balance needs to be paid by Monday 9 May.

*Cheques payable to Ridgeway High School

Signature of Parent/Carer: ______

Date: ______

TO BE RETURNED TO RECEPTION AT BREAK TIME

MONEY, REPLY SLIP AND INDEMNITY FORM SHOULD BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND FORM WRITTEN ON THE FRONT