Take the issue
up with the School Council/ParliamentSummer Term Newsletter
As we approach the end of our first year at Bank View High School, I feel proud of all our achievements and successes.
The school is moving from strength to strength reflecting the hard work of pupils and staff on both sites.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our parents/carers for their continued support and look forward to working with you next year.
I R WRIGHT
Parents Questionnaire – Summary of Results
Firstly thank you to all parents/carers who took the time to complete the questionnaires and return them.
I am pleased to say that the majority of responses were very positive and that you think our school is good. However, some issues did arise which I am listing below for your attention. These will now form part of our School Improvement Plan and be the subject of discussion at our staff training days which include members of the governing body.
Issues
Bullying
the majority of parents agreed that there were no major issues, but four parents disagreed, which is four too many! So action will be taken.
ACTION:
Take the issue
up with the School Council/Parliament
Include in
School Improvement Plan for action
Review
Anti-Bullying Policy
Make
anti-bullying high profile next year e.g. anti-bullying week, assemblies, PSHCE
lessons
Homework
It was indicated by some parents that the amount of homework given was not enough
ACTION:
Discuss at whole
school staff
Review homework
policy
Discuss with
pupil School Council
Extend the range of activities outside of school
Some parents suggested that the school could provide more extended activities on both sites.
ACTION:
Discuss with
Senior Management Team
Agenda item next
staff meeting.
School Council
agenda items.
Work more
closely with the Fusion Team who provide activities out of school
Involve the
Sports Development Officer for
Liverpool
Signpost
activities for parents
As you can see, your opinions/suggestions have been taken seriously and will be acted upon. I will keep you informed of progress in the future.
Healthy Schools Day – North Site
Pupils at the North Site tried an assortment of different "smoothies" all freshly made in school. Pupils also took part in a quiz naming tropical fruits. The day was a great success and the smoothies were a treat! Below are a couple of recipes we used for you to try at home:
Pink Banana
2 Bananas
8 Medium
Strawberries
150ml apple
juice
Orangicot
5 Apricots
(tinned)
2 Oranges
150ml orange
juice
DINNER MONEY
The school has recently changed the way dinner money is banked. Could I ask any parents that pay by cheque to make them payable to “Bank View High School”. This is the only way they can be deposited now. Also could we please ask that dinner money is sent into school on time, preferably on a Monday of each week. Thank you for your cooperation.
FIRST AID COMPETITION – NORTH SITE
On Saturday, 16 June we entered six pupils to represent ‘Bank View High School’ in the St John’s Ambulance National Competition in Southport.
They had been receiving training in all aspects of first aid, necessary for the competition by their trainer, Sue Stinson.
It was a wonderful day and a worthwhile venture as we won the ‘Regional Winner’ trophy for our school. They are all to be congratulated as they have done extremely well as the other school teams were ALL St John’s Ambulance Cadets!!
Lost property – North Site
There are quite a number of school coats, jumpers etc here in the school, all with no name in. Could you please check if your child is missing any items. We do stress that all pupils clothing etc should be clearly marked with their name.
UNIFORM
An order form has recently been sent home to all parents. If you wish to purchase school jumpers etc for September, could you please send the order form back to the school office asap with the full amount –
£10.00 – sweatshirts with school logo
£6.00 - white polo shirt with embroidered school logo
£4.00 - PE t-shirts.
All are available from the school office.
Thank You Message – North Site
The school would like to thank one of our parents, Mrs Thompson for raising £50.00 for school funds. She participated in a sponsored walk (walking through the night and passed on her sponsor money to ourselves. A very big thank you,
PARENTS!!
Are your kids driving you crazy? …..
Looking for a new way to get back in charge …..
Then look no further!!
“Positive Parents”
New course starts in September,
Thursday, 9.30 – 11.30
at Bank View High School North
RUN BY PARENTS FOR PARENTS
Of challenging kids
Phone Jan/Layla/Steve for places on 525 3451
Leavers
Recently a number of pupils from Year 11, 12 and Year 13 sadly left the school. Both staff and pupils all enjoyed a ‘Pub Lunch’ at the Blue Anchor. The school wish them all the best and good luck for the future.
Year 11s – North Site
Our annual leavers' trip to Colomendy was 22-24 June.It was a lovely, but eventful, weekend enjoyed by both staff and students.
We enjoyed circus skills and caving as well as a trip to the Bowling Alley. The students were great company.
EXAMS
Congratulations to the Year 11 students who have all studied hard for their exams. The Entry Level results were excellent and the GCSE results will be out on 23 August.
KEY STAGE 3 SATS
Results were excellent this year!
Hope College Residential Trip – Both Sites
Stepping Stones Residential took place at Hope University, 13-15 June. Year 10 students took part in lessons on Journalism, Media, Forensic Science and Criminology. They also experienced college life.
It was a successful, residential enjoyed by all.
RAFFLE PRIZE – MOUNTAIN BIKE
The Raffle will be drawn in assembly on Monday, 16 July and if not claimed in school, a letter will be sent home with the winning ticket number.
The school would like to thank JT and VF for all their hard work and efforts in selling the raffle tickets and counting up the money. A total of £60.00 was raised.
Thank you to all who bought tickets.
Reminders
Sports Day – North Site
This was held on Friday, 13 July and all the children enjoyed an afternoon of sports.
A Performance of High School Musical - North Site
We welcome parents/carers and friends to come along and join in a sing-a-long with pupils of Bank View High on: Tuesday, 17 July at 7.00 pm. Tickets - £2.00 Adults £1.00 Children
Tickets available from school, or if you prefer, you can pay on the night.
School will finish for the Summer Holidays on Wednesday, 18 July at 1.30 pm.
Children will return to school on Tuesday, 4 September.