New Intake Parent Page
We are delighted to welcome our new students who will be joining us this September, and we would like to thank you and your families for choosing De La Salle. Starting a new school is an exciting step, and we are proud that you will be beginning this next stage of your journey with us.
At De La Salle, you will become part of a caring and supportive community where every student is encouraged to grow, achieve their potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. We look forward to getting to know you, celebrating your successes, and supporting you as you begin this exciting new chapter.
Below you will find links to all the key information that you will require ahead of starting secondary school in September.
New intake parents please enter your details here
Key Contact Details:
School phone: 01744 20511
School email: delasalle@delasalleschool.org.uk
Senior Leader responsible for transition: Mr Hale (Assistant Headteacher)
Key admin link for transition: Mrs C Tinsley
Please spend some time viewing the rest of our website to see all that De La Salle has to offer you and your child!
Noticeboard
Year 6 Transition Week
Monday 29th June - Thursday 2nd July
Start time 8.50am-9.15am
Finish 2.15pm
Free School Meals - Click the Link
If your child is currently in receipt of Free School Meals, you will need to reapply before September to ensure they receive these in De La Salle.
If your child is not currently in receipt of Free School Meal, but you believe they should be - click the link and apply.
We strongly advise applying for Free School Meals, as this assists your child and the school.
Please note - all purchases our made using our fingerprint image system - with Free School Meal values being uploaded each day.
https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
Key Information
What are our school times? The school day runs from 8.30am to 3.00pm incorporating five teaching periods. Registration is an important time in school which is used for assemblies, collective worship and progress monitoring by form tutors. The school follows a two-week timetable.
Uniform
The school is very proud of its attractive uniform. We would appreciate your support in ensuring the uniform policy is respected as this ensures pupils are smart, ready to study, and the system is as fair as possible. Pupils are expected to keep their top buttons done up and their ties fastened in such a way as to ensure that the school badge is visible.
- Black trousers.
- Dark navy A-line skirt with or without pleats or a dark navy pinafore dress (square neck, pleated skirt). No fashion skirts or straight skirts.
- Pale blue shirt or blouse.
- School tie in the year colour - Year 7 2026 is blue
- Dark navy blazer with the school badge.
- Dark navy school pullover with double gold stripe (optional).
- Black socks with trousers, blue socks with skirts or pinafores (black tights may be worn in winter).
- Flat black shoes with rubber soles (not canvas, training shoes or boots - see our website for examples).
- Dark navy or black outdoor coat (no logos).
P.E. kit
- Navy blue shorts and/or skort.
- Navy blue polo shirt.
- Navy blue sports socks.
- Navy blue hoodie/midlayer (recommended).
- Navy blue/black sports leggings (plain).
- Trainers
A school bag
A suitable school bag in a dark colour which is a suitable size for carrying school books and stationery.
Equipment
Students are expected to have pencil case, with all basic equipment in (pens, pencil, ruler, scientific calculator)
Purchase of uniform
De La Salle uniform can be purchased from:
Whittakers Schoolwear - School Uniforms Online Store www.whittakersschoolwear.co.uk
Jaymax Uniforms https://www.jaymaxuniforms.com/st-helens
We also have a supply of pre-loved uniform in school, please contact us for more information.
Labelling of personal possessions
Please ensure that all items of clothing and other personal possessions are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Food in school
School meals at De La Salle School are provided by St Helens Council Schools Catering Service. Weekly Meal of the Day menus are used on a three week cycle and include dishes from cuisines from around the world such as curries, noodle and pasta dishes as well as some British favourites like roast dinners and ‘Fish and Chip Friday’. We have introduced menu initiatives which include salad bars, pasta and sandwich stations. This ensures that there is a wide variety of food available for our pupils with healthy options provided on a daily basis.
Our Meal of the Day menus are designed to provide a healthy, nutritious and well-balanced meal on a daily basis with Meal Deal option including a main meal and a dessert.
Paying for school meals
We provide a cashless meals service with each pupil receiving a school meals account. They can top up their account using cash in the revaluation machines that are sited around the school or pay online. Free school meals pupils automatically receive their allowance each morning.
A main meal plus dessert and a drink costs from £2.60. A full price list can be seen on our website under Parents/ School meals.
Free School Meals
We encourage all parents who think that they may qualify for free school meals to apply for them, even if your child does not intend to take the meal. Registering your child can make a big difference to the amount of money given to the school to educate your child
Use the link below to apply for Free School Meals
Applying for free school meals - St Helens Borough Council
If your child currently qualifies for Free School Meals - you need to re-apply for Secondary school.
Attendance
Parents are responsible for ensuring their child attends school regularly and punctually, properly dressed and equipped and in a fit condition to learn. School will work closely with Parents/Carers if attendance and/or punctuality become a cause for concern.
If a student is absent the school will:
- Telephone home on the first day of absence if we have not heard from a parent or carer, and each day subsequently until the student returns to school.
- Invite parents/carers into school to discuss the situation with the relevant Head of Year or the Assistant Head teacher if attendance or punctuality is giving cause for concern.
- Consult the Student Attendance and Education Welfare Officer (EWO) if attendance falls below 97%.
- The school reserves the right to ask for medical evidence of absence.
- Write to parents to inform them if attendance is becoming a concern or if the student is close to becoming a PA student
- We follow Government and LA guidelines regarding Fixed Penalty Notices and unauthorised absences from school