Fri 4th April 2014
National Strike As you are probably aware a National Strike for teachers took place on Wednesday 26th March. This is a difficult time for the teaching profession nationally and we are pleased to say that we managed to minimise disruption and kept the school open at this important time of year with so many students coming up to taking their exams. Unfortunately this matter is unlikely to be unresolved for some time. We will keep you informed as soon as possible of any further disruption that may be planned. The Guardian School We'd Like competition result On a lighter note students Oli Jordan and Courtney Bale attended the Guardian ‘School We'd Like’ competition on Saturday 22nd March with Mr Thompson. They represented CAN very well at the final of this competition and received a runners-up cup. The project to refurbish and recycle disused computers gained national recognition and they were encouraged to bid to the National Lottery to grow the project. I am delighted with all their hard work on this and the great experience they gained by being involved.
Easter Revision Sessions A comprehensive revision programme is being prepared for sessions over the Easter break, please encourage your child to attend if they have been specifically identified for a session. The Sixth Form / LRC area will be available during the holiday from Mon 7th April – Thurs 17th April (except on 8th and 9th April when Holiday Club staff are out) if any Year 11 students wish to use this as a quiet place to study. Young People and Internet Safety for Parents / Carers – 6th May PC Howard will be running a session for parents/carers around safety on the internet for young people. The session will be run on Tuesday 6th May from 10.30am – 11.30am and repeated from 2.00pm – 3.00pm. The sessions will take place in the Community Meeting Room at City Academy Norwich. We strongly encourage parents/carers to attend one of these sessions. PC Howard Please can you confirm your attendance by indicating which session you would like to attend on the reply slip and returning this via your child to the main office at CAN. - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Internet safety session led by PC Howard My name: Name of student: I wish to attend the Internet Safety session on Tuesday 6th May during the following session (please tick one box): 10.30am – 11.30am
Or 2.00pm – 3.00pm Please return to the main office at City Academy Norwich by Friday 25th April
Fri 4th April 2014 What’s On?
Fri 4 April – The Big Freeze Sleepover Fri 4th April – last day of school Mon 7th April – Mon 21st April – Easter Holidays Tues 22nd April – Back to School Tues 29th April – Inspiring Girls in IT, London Weds 30th April – No Crime Get a Life run by PC Howard Thurs 1st May – Junior Maths Challenge Thurs 1st May – Open Mic Night Thurs 1st - Sun 4th May – Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition, Malvern Hills Mon 12th May – Duke of Edinburgh Activities Holiday Parents Evening Fri 16th May – Year 7 Graduation Event Thurs 22nd May – Sun 25th May - Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition, Malvern Hills Friday 23rd May – last day of school Mon 26th May – Fri 30th May – half term break Mon 2nd June – first day back at school
Fri 4th April – GCSE PE moderation Tues 29th April – Music performance exam Tues 8th May – GCSE exams begin
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If you have any major concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. Please also remember to use your child’s Head of School for any issues or concerns. Many thanks, David Brunton, Principal, principal@cityacademynorwich.org