For the majority of pupils, the school holidays are a time to relax and take time off from studying. However, for some, the school holidays can mean a period of difficulty for many reasons. Please refer to the image above which contains important information regarding emergency and support services, including numbers to call and online resources. Click the link below for more supportive resources for both students and parents, including links to urgent support in a crisis.
Category: News
Back to School – Term 5
We look forward to welcoming all children back to school on Tuesday 22 April. Please read the letter below regarding back-to-school reminders and details of uniform support for Years 8 to 11.
Latest Notices
Latest Parent Letter
Please read the Principal’s letter below regarding back-to-school reminders and details of uniform support for Years 8 to 11.
New Community Hub
We want to hear from you! Complete our online form to earn Guilford Gold for your child.
Year 8 Vaccinations
Click on the link below to provide consent (or no consent) for the HPV vaccine for your Year 8 child.
Arbor Parent App
Find out how to get started with the Arbor Parent App. You can also drop-in for support. We will help you get logged in.
Parent Briefings, Vlogs & Letters
New Community Hub
Have a listen to the Principal’s Post below to find out more about the new Ellis Guilford Community Hub which we will be launching in the summer term! This is an exciting opportunity for the school, our families and the wider community.
Please read the letter below and fill out the online form within to provide your views and ideas on what services and support you would like us to offer in the Ellis Guilford Community Hub. There are Guilford Gold on offer for your child when you complete the form. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Year 8 Vaccinations
Click on the link below to find out about the HPV vaccinations taking place in school on Friday 23 May. This includes an online form for you to provide consent (or no consent) for the HPV vaccine for your Year 8 child.
Year 11 Prom
The Year 11 Prom will be an evening that will last long in the memories of our children. The event is invitation only for those children who meet our specific criteria highlighted in the letter below.
Tickets cost £40, however children can gather Guilford Gold to earn discounted tickets up to the full value of 4000GG (100GG = £1 discount). Tickets will go on sale at a later date to those who are eligible.
Year 9 Options Evening
Wednesday 12 February is our Year 9 Options Evening. We extend a warm invite to all Year 9 pupils and parents and carers to spend an evening exploring choices for study through year 10 and year 11.
Please arrive from 4.45pm for a prompt start at 5pm in the Main Hall. Click on the video to watch a short introduction from Ms Johnson.
There will be a briefing from the Principal to outline the options available and the process for selection. You will also receive an Options booklet with details of all of the courses available.
There will then be an opportunity to explore options (in the Guilford building) with subject teachers and children who are currently studying their option subjects, before submitting a ‘Top 6 Preference Sheet’. This will be used to ensure pupils have chosen subjects suitable for them and give them extended time to reflect on and secure their decisions before the Easter holidays.
Free chip cobs will be available for all parents to enjoy whilst spending an evening exploring options with us!
More information will be available shortly on our GCSE Options page, and will be published here in due course. Please read the invitation letter below.
Switch to Arbor Parent
No School Texts from Monday 6 January 2025
From Monday 6 January 2025, all school communications are moving to the Arbor Parent App, due to the increasing costs of texts.
Please ensure you have:
- Downloaded the Arbor App
- Can log into your Arbor App account
- Have turned on notifications to allow alerts including detention and attendance notices
Need help with Arbor?
If you require support with the Arbor Parent App, please call the school reception or use the email address below. You can also pop into school and ask for help during school opening hours.
Email: enquiries@ellisguilfordschool.org.uk
How to get started with Arbor
Click here to find out more
Step One:
Download the Arbor Parent App on your phone or tablet.
If you are using a web browser, navigate to login.arbor.sc
Step Two:
Click on ‘Forgot your password?’ just below the login button.
Step Three:
Enter the email address that we use as your primary contact, and then press ‘Reset Password’
If we do not hold an email address for you, please click here to update us.
Step Four:
Once registered, log in to the Arbor Parent App and turn on notifications when prompted to do so, to enable alerts for all your school messages including detention notices and attendance notices. Click here to find out how to enable ‘push’ notifications.
To find out more about the use of Arbor Parent at Ellis Guilford School, please click on the link below.
Pre-Owned Uniform Shop
Our Pre-Owned Uniform Shop opens on a twice-weekly basis for families to browse our pre-owned uniform and recycle items they no longer need.
See the image above for drop-in times.
If you have any queries, please email enquiries@ellisguilfordschool.org.uk
Earn Guilford Gold in exchange for Uniform Donations
If you are able to donate any uniform (or winter coats), this can be dropped off at our Reception during school opening hours. In exchange for your donation, you will receive a voucher for 25 Guilford Gold for your child. The more you donate, the more you earn.
If you are looking for second-hand uniform, you can also try charity shops in the local area and the Nottingham School Uniform Exchange Group on Facebook where you will find uniform items advertised for all schools across Nottingham. You could also have a look for local selling groups on Facebook or advertise on the Basford Community or Bulwell Community Facebook groups.