Year 11 prom

1 February 2025

Dear Parent/Carer

YEAR 11 PROM – THURSDAY 26 JUNE 2025

We are pleased to announce that the Year 11 Prom will take place on Thursday 26 June 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the pupils to celebrate their time here at St James’ and the end of their public examinations.

The Prom will start with a celebration in St Dominic’s Hall and move on to ‘M.V Jewel of London’ Party Boat on the River Thames. The cruise departs from Westminster Pier and lasts approximately four hours. Members of staff will be joining the pupils in celebration; therefore, pupils will be supervised at all times.

The cost of the Prom is £47.00; payment can be made in two instalments of £23.50 by logging into your ARBOR account. This covers the cost of the boat hire, soft drinks, snacks and coaches to and from Westminster Pier. The first payment will confirm your child’s attendance; the second and final installment must to be paid by Friday 26 April 2025.

Please ensure the school has up to date emergency contact numbers and medical information for your child, if they need updating email admin@st-james.barnet.sch.uk with the details. If you child takes medication they must bring it with them on the day.

The schedule for the evening is as follows:

4:00pm - Pupils arrive at school for photos and registration

4:45pm - Travel by coach to Westminster Pier

6:00pm - The ‘M.V Jewel of London’ Party boat departs

10.00pm - Pupils disembark the Party boat

11:00pm - Pupils arrive back at school

In order for the Prom to run smoothly, pupils must arrive at school promptly at 4:00pm. Please also note it is compulsory that all pupils are collected from school at 11:00pm by a parent/carer or responsible adult.

Whilst we do not foresee any reason for your child not to attend the Prom, we reserve the right to withdraw a pupil from the trip at any time if their attitude or behaviour falls below expected standards. This includes behaviour outside of school.

If you foresee any financial reasons, why your child may not be able to participate please do not hesitate to e-mail the Finance Office at finance@st-james.barnet.sch.uk

We look forward to celebrating with Year 11 and making it a night to remember.

Yours sincerely

Mr V Depala

Head of Year 11