Before September — Putney High

We hope you are now getting the chance to relax and recharge after all your GCSE examination preparation.

Here is a little more information to help you prepare for starting Year 12 in September.

Sixth Form Handbook

Sixth Form Handbook 2025-26.pdf

Buddies

All new Year 12 students will be assigned a buddy who is already a Putney pupil and will be in the same year group. They will help you to settle in and be a friendly face at school in September.

The buddies will be there to meet you on your first day (Wednesday 3 September) to help you feel more at home.

Reading Lists

Over the summer, you might want to prepare for the new term ahead.

Your soon-to-be teachers have put together lists for you to look at, highlighting mandatory preparation and optional reading.

Art		A Level Art Handbook Still Life Drawing
Biology		Preparation Work Article: Lipids, Membranes and beyond You are required to read a book over the summer, please refer to the list here for some suggestions.
Business		Preparation Work
Chemistry		Transition Skills 1 Transition Skills 2 Transition Skills 3 How to Draw Organic Molecule Reading List You are required to complete this Introductory Material over the summer.
Classical Civilisation		Preparation Work
Drama		Preparation Work
Economics		Preparation Work
English		Preparation Work The essential text you need to read over the summer is The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
French		Introduction and Preparation Work
Geography		Preparation Work
German		Induction Task
History		Overview and Reading List
Italian		Introduction Vocabulary Tense Conjugation
Latin		Preparation Work
Mandarin		Introduction and Preparation Work
Maths		Reading List Preparation Booklet 1 Preparation Booklet 2
Further Maths		For New Joiners please click here
Music		Music Set Works
Spanish		Preparation Work Transition to Year 12 Booklet
Physical Education		Reading List
Physics		Mandatory Task (Please bring this completed to your first lesson) Optional Reading and Extension Work You are encouraged to do some reading, listening to podcasts and anything around Physics.
Politics		Overview and Reading List
Product Design		Reading List Preparation Information
Religious Studies		Pre-Reading Introduction to New Testament Is There Unity Between Religion and Philosophy?

Dress Code

Sixth Formers should choose their own style of dress which allows them to express their individuality whilst also setting a good example to younger pupils.

Students should remember that Putney High School is a workplace and a multi-cultural environment and the clothes that they wear should reflect this.

In order to achieve this, the following are not permitted:

Cropped, low cut or strapless tops,
Very short skirts/ dresses/ shorts,
Hats and hoods are not to be worn in classrooms or for assembly,
Facial piercings (unless permission has been sought on religious or cultural grounds, prior to the piercing) .

When sixth formers are involved in more formal occasions (e.g., Open Days) or acting as ambassadors for the school at events, they should dress smartly to reflect the formality of the event. This means avoiding items such as leggings, joggers/tracksuits, and ripped jeans.

This policy will be reviewed annually with the Student Leadership Team.

Music Lessons

If you would like to register for music lessons, please click the link below and review the information with your parent(s).

The registration form should be completed no later than Friday 22 August.