Dear Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of Mirwood,
We are delighted to inform you that you have been accepted at Sumach School for Secondary Characters. As you have come to an end of your book/film Lord of the Rings it is time to move on to another place.
The school term begins on 6th September. The train leaves at 9 o'clock from The Station. Please be prompt and arrive on time.
You will find attached all the information you will need. Please send a reply no later than the 16th August with your consent.
We look forward to seeing you at the start of term.
Yours Sincerely
The Headmistresses
Sumach School for Secondary Characters
Hello and welcome to Sumach School. We hope that your time with us shall be rewarding.
Sumach strives to bring the best education to secondary characters (chiefly from First books).
Our basic syllabus is:
English language and Literature
Mathematics
Languages (this includes English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Gobbledegook and Latin. Those who wish to study Gobbledegook must include a letter within their reply notifying the teachers of their choice. For those students of an Elvish descent, we regret to inform you that it shall not be taught as a language)
Physical Education (this includes gymnastics, netball, swimming, rugby, cricket, Quidditch, rounders, dance and adventure sports)
Science (which includes Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
Geography
Art & Design
Design & Technology
Drama (there shall be a performance at the end of the school year in which we expect all pupils to take part)
Music
History
Information Technology
Magic
(Please note that all these subjects (with the exception of magic) are mandatory until Year 10)
Pupils will receive their timetables at the start of their school year.
Uniforms
Sumach School has an obligatory uniform of a tunic, trousers and cloak for boys and girls. They may be in any colour, but there are to be NO suggestive images/themes. For those girls whose books do not allow trousers, dresses will be acceptable. Please note that dresses are not to be shorter than the knee.
Equipment
The School shall provide any stationary items needed, but pupils are asked to bring their own:
Notebooks
Bags (big enough to carry all schoolbooks)
Pupils are also reminded that, as a boarding school, they shall need to bring all items that they need from home. You are asked to bring:
Nightwear (please note that it is to be of an appropriate size)
Clothes to be worn outside of school hours
Washing items (toothbrush, hairbrush, flannel, towel, etc etc)
Swimming costume (for lessons and matches)
Reading books
Other items may also be brought with consent of the school and student's parents.
Out of School hours
Sumach School has many pleasant and relaxing grounds in which students may spend their free time. At specific weekends, they will be allowed to visit the nearby village of Sumach.
There are also many extra-curricular activities that take place within the school which the students are encouraged to take part in. They start running in the second week of term and are run by older students and teachers.
Thank you for choosing Sumach School as your Secondary School of choice. We look forward to seeing you at the start of the new school year on the 6th of September.
Until then, goodbye.