BANK VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Easter Newsletter
Letter from the Headteacher
The big event of the term for the whole school (both sites) was the short
notice Ofsted inspection, carried out by 3 HMI.
The staff and pupils were under pressure and did themselves proud. There were
many complimentary comments and the school came out of the inspection as -
good with many outstanding features.
The behaviour of the pupils was described as ‘good humoured and courteous’, with
staff providing ‘exceptional care’.
A copy of The full Ofsted report is being sent home to all parents/carers. A
copy can be downloaded by
clicking here.
A written version of the report will be available upon request.
I would like to thank parents for the high number of Ofsted parent return
forms which the inspectors said were ‘overwhelmingly positive’.
I hope you have a pleasant Easter break and would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for your continued support.
On a sadder note, Mr Hunter will be retiring at the end of this term. Mr
Hunter has taught in Liverpool for 34 years and can even remember teaching some
parents of our pupils!
His contribution to the development of special schools, not least Margaret
Beavan, Meadow Bank and currently Bank View has had a positive impact on the
lives of many young people.
On behalf of the school, parents, pupils and governors, I wish Mr Hunter a
happy and fulfilling retirement – thank you.
After Easter Mr Pearce will take up the position of First Deputy with Mrs
Cain being promoted to Second Deputy on the North Site.
I would also like to thank Mrs Johnson from the South Site who also leaves
the school at Easter. Thank you for your work with the pupils in both the dance
sessions and productions you have organised and for your assistance with
curriculum based work, you will be sadly missed.
I hope you have a pleasant Easter break and would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for your continued support.
Best wishes.
I WRIGHT
DANCE FEVER – North Site
Two of our upper senior female students successfully passed auditions to take
part in a dance competition on 7th - 9th March. The weekend finale was a
performance at St Margaret’s CE High School on Sunday, 9 March at 4pm.
Support Group
The school has received information for the following support group for
parents/carers of children who self harm. It is running on a Tuesday evening
from 6.00 – 8.00 pm starting on 4 March 2008 by YPAS.
If you are interested in a place you can contact either:
YPAS on 01517071025 or
Claire on 0151 203 0804 or
Layla/Jan at the school on 0151 525 3451
Charity Donations – North Site
The pupils on the North Site raised £600.00 for the Rhys Jones Appeal. This
was a combination of an "Own Clothes Day" and" and a sponsored spell. Two pupils
in particular raised a large amount in a sponsored spell.
Carbonated/Fizzy Drinks
School does not allow any carbonated/fizzy drinks in school. Children are
only allowed to bring still drinks or bottled water.
Swimming Kit – North Site
Could parents/carers please
check that their children bring home their swimming kit each week? A large
number of these are being left in school. and causes them to smell if left for
too long.
Maths Department
Log onto www.bankviewhighschool.com click on Maths department and listen to
Year 9 podcasts. Year 9 have been using new fun ways to learn maths, these
include podcasts of audio recordings and learning action songs. A DVD starring
the children involved will be available during the Summer Term.
It’s a busy time of the year preparing for SAT exams and GCSE exams.
If you are looking for revision
guides to help with your child’s preparation recommended book are:
Year 9 – CGP – Key Stage 3 Maths
(Levels 3-6)
Year 10 & 11, CGP – GCSE Maths
Edexcel Modular, Foundation
Level Revision Guide and workbook
Check out www.cgpbooks.co.uk for further details. WH Smith stock them. Books
can also be loaned from school, but must be returned.
Dates for your Diary!
School Trips
North Site pupils
23-27 April – Yr 12 - to visit Barden Tower Bunk Barn in the Yorkshire Dales.
22 – 24 June – Yr 11 – 3 day residential trip to Colomendy
13-15 June – Upper Senior pupils - 3 day Stepping Stones residential trip to
Liverpool Hope University
9-13 July – Yr 7 - to visit Barden Tower Bunk Barn in the Yorkshire Dales.
South Site pupils
Summer Term Colomendy
(dates still to be decided)
Years 9 -11
School Holiday Dates
Easter
Holidays Begin at 13.30 on
Friday 14 March
Easter Holidays End at
08:50 on Monday 31 March
1 & 2 May (2 Inset Days) 5 May (May Day – one day only)
(Pupils off 1 May to 5 May inclusive - returning on 6 May)
26 May – 30 May (Whit half term)
22 July - Finish for Summer hols
Greenbank Football Tournament – South Site
A five-a-side boys and girls team went to Greenbank Sports Centre where they
both played 7 games each. The boys came 3rd in the tournament and the
girl’s team came 2nd. The girls were presented with medals and each
player received a certificate.
Well done to all those who took part.
Pamper Day – South Site
A pamper day was arranged for
Yr 8 and Yr 9 by CHATS. They are a team that liaises with schools about
health and social awareness. Various workshops took place, such as fruit and
drink, healthy eating, racial awareness, drugs, alcohol and smoking, personal
safety, massage and nail manicures. All who took part thoroughly enjoyed the
day.
Year 10 Assembly – South Site
On Tuesday 26th February, Yr 10 organised an assembly for the Yrs
8 and Yr 9 classes. They set up their own classroom for an assembly and invited
the younger pupils. The Yr 10 class had written poetry and used this poetry to
create a Powerpoint presentation. The pupils then delivered the presentation in
front of their audience. The quality of both the poems and the ICT work were
excellent. The younger pupils enjoyed themselves and the S4 pupils proved to be
good role models. They inspired the younger pupils by showing them the fantastic
work that can be achieved.
Here is one poem written by Aaron
Its eyes are like evil
Its arms are powerful as a gorilla
It stands as strong as a tree
It is as ugly as insects
It is evil like a vampire
Its legs are like mountains
Its mind is as clever as a chimpanzees
Its voice is as strange as a rats
Its teeth are like a crocodiles
Its fists are like spears
It attacks me like a scorpion
I am as wobbly as jelly
Museum Visit – South Site
Yr 9 visited the World Museum, Liverpool. They visited the world cultures
exhibition, looking at African Art of which the pupils will be making fabric
patterns based on our research at the museum.
Learning Mentor News –
South Site
Congratulations to Marc W, South Site on his success in being accepted to
complete GCSE Art in Yr 10 at the Arts Centre at Liverpool Community College and
also for gaining employment with Merseyside Access to Play (MAP) – designing
window and wall art displays. He also raised £100 for his paintings at MAP’s
open day.
7 Pupils at KS3 and 4 are working on Police and First Take video about crime
and consequence. YPAS (Young People’s Advisory Service) are at the South Site to
work on issues about keeping safe. They are to work with all pupils from KS3 &
4.
From Thursday, 6 March, 3 students from JMU will be in school weekly for 6
weeks, to work with Yr 9 pupils designing a school for the future as part of the
Capital of Culture.
Also congratulation to David E. who has been nominated as Prime Minister of
the Liverpool Schools Parliament
Mainstream Links
The South site now has a
mainstream link with Broughton Hall High School Sixth Formers. They attend Bank
View salon for hair and beauty every Wednesday afternoon. They are following the
OCR accredited course.
Dates for your Diary:
Forthcoming events for students
North Site pupils
Thurs, 13 March - all day, the circus comes to school. 3 circus entertainers
will be in school doing performance workshops for the whole school.
Thurs, 13th, pm, football match, lower seniors vs upper seniors.
Fri, 14 March, 9.30 – 12.30
Sports Relief fun run, all students involved, school target run
(collectively) 250 miles (letter nearer the date)
Mon, 4 Apr - all day, whole class merit prize, ski trip and McDonalds lunch
at Pendle Hill Ski Club near Clitheroe, in the Yorkshire Dales
20 - 22 June (Provisional date) Yr 11 – 3 day residential trip to the
Children’s Adventure Farm in Cheshire
Upper Senior pupils -
3 day Stepping Stones residential trip to Liverpool Hope University –
Date to be confirmed.
Last day of term – Friday, 14 March, will be "own clothes day" .