Last night’s Year 10 Parents’ Evening was very well attended and I would like to thank all the parents who attended for their support. The feedback from parents, staff and students was incredibly positive and we are hopeful of great things from this year group. I had a number of queries last night relating to our 6th form provision. Following a meeting I attended last Monday night the bid has made its way through the Education Funding agency and is now with the Minister at the Department of Education. Whilst we were not given any guarantees of the success of the bid we were told that a decision would be forthcoming shortly so I am confident that we will know one way or the other very soon. As the temperatures start to rise as we move into what, hopefully, will be a glorious summer, could I please remind parents that our uniform regulations stay the same. Students are required to wear a blazer throughout the year. If the weather is exceptionally hot we will inform students and parents that they do not need to bring a blazer to school, but this will be a temporary measure. Please ensure that your child brings water to school to keep themselves hydrated throughout the day and also please ensure that your child wears sunscreen if appropriate. I would also like to bring to parental attention an issue that has made national press around the misuse of nitrous oxide (or ‘laughing gas’). Whilst the gas is not illegal and is used in a wide variety of commercial products, it is being misused by some youngsters who are inhaling it and potentially putting themselves in danger by doing so. I would like to assure parents that this is not a school related issue but one which I feel parents need to be aware of in order to help safeguard their children out of school. I have attached a link that will give parents more information: http://www.talktofrank.com/drug/nitrous-oxide#aka=Laughing+Gas On 1st July until 4th July one of our ex-students, Ryan Mehigan, and his mum will be climbing Mount Olympus, the highest peak in Greece, to raise money for Norwood, a fantastic charity supporting people with learning disabilities and children and families in need. If you would like to sponsor them then please click on the link below: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action? userUrl=TeamMehigan&faId=408677&isTeam=true The next Meeting of the Parents’ Forum takes place on Thursday 15th May at 6pm in the school hall and I would like to extend an invitation to all parents to attend. Please remember that Monday is a Bank Holiday and school will resume on Tuesday 6th May at the normal time. I would like to wish everyone a good weekend. Paul Banks Headteacher
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English Please note the preparations for the Cambridge English Language exam on Thursday 8th May Tuesday 6th May 3.05 pm English revision classes until 4.30pm. All students doing the Cambridge exam must attend Wednesday 7th May 3.05pm English revision until 3.50pm (Maths revision will not run on this evening). All must attend Thursday 8th May 8.15am English revision Thursday 8th May P4 All Cambridge students go to the Hall for a 30 min prep for the exam. Seating plan places apply. Those who will have scribes for the real thing will have a scribe for this session. After this students will be taken down to the canteen where they will have a lunch provided by the school. They will need to line up to go into the exam at 1.20pm for a 1.30pm start. Students need to spend time over the weekend going over their notes and revision materials in preparation for Thursday's exam
Day Trip to France Year 8 - Boulogne Friday 16th May The programme of the day, with timings and all details, has now been distributed to all students. Please contact Miss Darabasz if you have any questions.
100 Club Winners Easter Draw 2014 1st: Mrs S Rivers £67 nd 2 : Mrs J Raymond £40 3rd: Mrs J George £27
Congratulations
Please find below a copy of the Breakfast Revision Timetable for the forthcoming GCSE Examinations. Breakfast Revision Sessions will be taking place in the Canteen from 8am until 8.45am for students sitting exams scheduled to start at 9am. Our Catering staff will provide students with croissants and juice free of charge. These sessions are hugely beneficial and we would urge you to encourage your son/daughter to attend. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. J Draper
FINAL GCSE Examination Timetable May/June 2014 STUDENTS HAVE NOW BEEN ISSUED WITH THEIR INDIVIDUAL EXAMINATION TIMETABLES VIA THEIR FORM TUTORS, THESE HAVE BEEN PRINTED ON BRIGHT YELLOW PAPER. IF YOUR SON/DAUGHTER HAS NOT RECEIVED THIS YET, PLEASE ASK THEM TO SPEAK TO THEIR FORM TUTOR OR SEE MISS DRAPER FOR ANOTHER COPY. PLEASE ENSURE THIS SHEET HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR ACCURACY AND YOU HAVE BEEN ENTERED AND SEATED FOR ALL EXPECTED EXAMS. Year 11 students should have received in registration a 'Guidance for Students' booklet with a blue cover which is full of information and advice about before, during and after examinations. Tucked inside the front cover is a 'Statement of Entry'. This lists your son/daughter's personal details plus every examination they have been entered for. Students must check this information thoroughly, especially personal details and name on certificates. This must be the students legal forename/surname. The examination boards will charge a fee for any amendments requested after certificates have been printed. Students must also check that they have been entered for all expected exams. If any information is wrong or missing, they must speak to Miss Draper, the Exams Officer immediately. If your son/daughter has not received either their booklet or individual timetable, they must speak to their Form Tutor who will have their copy in the register bag. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me. Jenny Draper Examinations Officer
Week ending 25 April 2014 Year 7 Highest Attendance
7U
Pupil with Highest Honours
Jermain Adae-Bosompra 7Q
Form with Highest Honours
7V
Year 8 Highest Attendance
8U
Pupil with Highest Honours
Sophie Ellicock-Williams 8V
Form with Highest Honours
8V
Year 9 Highest Attendance
9R
Pupil with the Highest Honours
Mihai Baceanu 9U
Form with Highest Honours
9U
Year 10 Highest Attendance
10V
Form with Highest Honours
10V
Year 11 Highest Attendance
11U
Student Absence If your child is unable to attend School for any reason then please report their absence by phoning the school number by 9.30am, you must also ring in each day of your child’s absence.
020 8508 1173 On their return to School please ensure your child brings with them a letter explaining the reason for the absence for our records.
Medical Appointments When possible please make sure you make any medical or dental appointments outside of school time. If this is not possible then please try to ensure that your child attends before and/or after their appointment.
Holidays in Term Time It is not school policy to authorise any holidays during term time except in exceptional circumstances. If you put in a request a ‘Leave of Absence’ form must be completed (these are available at Student Reception). Please be aware if the absence is not authorised and the holiday is taken, the case may be referred to the Education Welfare Service who may issue a Penalty Notice for £120 (or £60 if paid within 21 days) to each parent for each child taken out of school. For full details regarding attendance please see our Attendance Policy which can be found in the ‘Parents’ section on our website or contact Mrs Jeanette Low our Attendance Officer on the school number 020 8508 1173.
English Revision Timetable
Student Reception Post Box Dear Parents, To try to alleviate the student activity at student reception we are introducing a postbox where students will be able to post any correspondence to the school providing it meets the following requirements:The correspondence is in an envelope It has the following written on the envelope: Name Form Short description of content For example: Jack Smith 8S Normandy trip deposit If a receipt is required for enclosed payments this will be delivered to the student in their class during the day. Please advise students not to post any items without the requirements above as they will not be processed and the school will not hold any responsibility for the consequences following such actions. For example: a student missing out on a school trip. We hope this will help the students to enjoy their breaks more and spend less time queuing at student reception. Karen Salmons Business Manager
Extended Research Project
Do you have an old dishwasher you no longer need?
Letters are available for students to collect from Main Reception.
Is it still in working order?
The deadline for submission of a project is 3rd June. T Kyriakou
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Year 11 Geography Revision
Or a freezer?
Monday or Thursday Lunchtime
If so, the Science Department would love to hear from you!
GCSE ICT Coursework Catch-Up for Year 11 Every Tuesday Lunchtime With Miss Wilson in ICT4 Science Revision for Year 11 and Year 10 every Wednesday a er school
Supported Homework Club Learning Zone Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3.05pm - 3.40pm Everyone welcome
Please encourage your child to attend to help improve their grade
Drum Lessons One to One, Two to One and Small Group lessons available. Learn with your friends! Learn to play the drums from as little as £5 per week Contact: jameswelsted@hotmail.co.uk
Guitar Lessons Lessons slots are available on Mondays with lessons priced at £12 per half hour. Please contact Steve van Niekerk on vn.steve.vn@gmail.com if you are interested.
www.jwdrums.co.uk
School Shop Opening Times
LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
Before School: 8.30am - 9.00am
The library is open to all students for homework , G.C.S.E. work and private study / reading at the following times :
Break: 11.00am - 11.20am
Monday - Friday (excluding Tuesday): Before school 7.15 am – 8.30 am , break time , lunch times and after school for homework club 3.15 pm – 4.15 pm.
Lunch: 1.20pm - 2.05pm
Tuesday: Before school 7.15 am - 8.10 am , break time and lunch times. Access for early opening is via the door by resources.
After School: 3.05pm - 4.00pm PUPILS WILL NOT BE SERVED OUTSIDE THESE HOURS
Julia Martin / Stephen Murray
Singing Lessons Private singing lessons are now available. Please contact Gemma Kirk for more details and to book your slot.
email: g.kirk_88@hotmail.com