THIS ISSUE: 13th February 2015 Since the last newsletter several additional news items need to be passed on to all parents.
Introduction Readathon Non-Uniform Days Stevensons Music News PE News
Parking We waste so much time on this and it is a distraction from the important work of running a school! I am getting very frustrated by a small group of inconsiderate parents who continue to park in the wrong places and then are abusive when challenged. Not only do these people cause problems within our site but I am also getting complaints from the residents of Balls Park as parents are using Balls Park as a drop off zone. I am afraid this is totally unacceptable. Most of our students live in Hertford and can walk to school. I do not understand why they need to be driven to and from school. Parents sometimes wait up to half an hour to pick up which blocks our car parking area. We spend a great deal of time with students promoting walking to school, outlining all the benefits - please support us and now that the evenings are lighter it should be easier and safer for students to walk home. Please, please, can all parents be more considerate. Thank you.
Exam League Tables These were published nationally last week and our entry deserves some commentary. Please refer to http://www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk/exam-results/ And finally: Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Pooley (Head of Year 11) on the birth of their son Joshua. Both Mother and son are doing very well. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support during these recent cold months of January and February and wish the whole school a restful mid term break. Alison Saunders
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: Term Dates Spring Term : Half Term :
5th Jan to 2nd April 16th-20th Feb
Summer Term : 20th Apr to 22nd Jul Half Term : 25th-29th May February Wed 25th : Thurs 26th : March Mon 2nd :
Year 10 Art Trip Year 13 RE Trip Year 13 Parents Evening Full Governing Body Meeting at 7pm
Thurs 5th :
Year 12 Parents Evening
Fri 6th :
Big Band Evening at 7.45pm
Thurs 12-14th :
Year 13 Geography Trip
Fri 13th :
Non Uniform Day
Mon 30th :
Year 10 Field Trip