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Friday 3rd May
Dear parents and carers,
We have had an exciting week at Cowes. Sixty of our Year 7 and 8 students have had the opportunity to take part in the Junior Maths Challenge this week. The students involved have been puzzling their way through mathematical challenges which aim to stimulate mathematical problem solving. It was lovely hearing from students involved personally that they really relished the challenge. 300,000 students of Year 8 and under age take part nationally each year and it is great that so many of our students also joined this event - well done to you all. With just three weeks to go until the first written GCSE exams, we are all supporting the Year 11s and Year 13s in the final stages of their GCSE and A level preparation. In particular, so far this term we have had GCSE Music practical and PE moderation. Congratulations to all our students for showing great focus, hard work and resilience. We are very proud of everything our Year 11s and Year 13s have achieved over the past five and seven years and wish them all every success in their examinations. We are excited at the results our students will hopefully be gaining through their hard work. As we reach the final stages we are looking to reward our students who have worked tirelessly throughout their time at the school and those meeting personal goals in these latter stages. Well done to you all and keep the good work up right to the end – what a difference the hard work makes. I continue to enjoy my parent surgeries as meeting parents and hearing your thoughts is key for me. This term my parent surgeries continue on Tuesday afternoons. Please either email dharrison@cowesec.org or phone the school on 01983 203103 asking for Donna Harrison to book a pre-booked slot. With best wishes, Rachel Kitley