Summer Half Term Newsletter

Letter from the Headteacher

As we approach the Summer half term, our older pupils and subject staff are working hard to ensure coursework is completed for external exams.

This term is always one of the busiest times of the year and a list of important dates are attached for your information.

The school is recovering from its successful Ofsted inspection, but attendance across both sites was highlighted for improvement.  As a result of this, I am working closely with the EWO (Education Welfare Officer) who will be making home visits as outlined below. 

The school issued 15 fixed penalty £50 notices last term.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support for the school.

Have a good half term holiday.

Best wishes.

I R WRIGHT

Attendance – North Site

The first week after the May half term, the schools Educational Welfare Officer (EWO) will be in school looking at pupil’s attendance. 

If your child is off during that week or their attendance is below 90%, then the EWO will be doing home visits.

We hope that you will endeavour to ensure your children are in school.

YEAR 11 Exams

GCSE Exam Dates – North Site:

2 June – Maths

3 June – English

5 June – Science

5 June – English

13 June – Drama

17 June – Science

Good luck to you all!

RSPCA Art Competition – North Site

The school would like to congratulate two of our Year 8 pupils for coming 1st and 3rd in the RSPCA art competition.

First prize went to George  and Third prize went to Daniel.

 Well done to both pupils!

School Trips – South Site

S2 have had a wonderful half term.  They have worked very hard on their English text level work, based on Charlotte’s Web.  To complement this they have been on a trip to Stockley Farm to see just how hard farm life really is!

They have also been learning about Victorian children and S2 thought Miss Fenney was strict until they had a day out at Northwich Salt Museum!  Miss Fenney was nothing compared to the workhouse master.

During April, S2 took part in a residential trip to Barstondale, Wirral.  All children took part in activities such as abseiling, night walking, archery and rock climbing.  Miss Fenney is now looking forward to a restful half term. 

GLOBAL AWARENESS DAY

Cross curricular global awareness day to take place on Wednesday

21st May.  Such issues as climate change, racism, poverty, the rain forest and war will be looked at with a view to entering a poetry competition and any winners will be published in a forthcoming book.

 

College Placements 

Pupils from both sites who attend Vauxhall College recently attended an Awards ceremony at Liverpool Football Club.

Healthy Schools Team – Both Sites

The Healthy Schools Team and Liverpool Primary Care Trust are running a 12 month pilot project with the aim of increasing the number of school meals taken.

A parent/carer questionnaire will be sent home shortly with all pupils and we ask that you complete as soon as possible and return to school in the envelope enclosed with the literature.

Your help with this project will be greatly appreciated.

Poetry competition – South Site

Three pupils, Michael, Aaron, and Ruth took part in a poetry competition titled “Talking about my generation!” 

Congratulations to Michael who won a £25 gift voucher and his piece of poetry is due to be published.    Well done!

 

School Uniform – Both Sites

Now that the warmer weather is upon us, could we remind all pupils that uniform is still to be worn in school. 

A white shirt or white polo shirt is the standard uniform, no round neck t-shirts.

Camelot Trip – Both Sites

This year the pupils will be having a day trip to Camelot.  The trip will take place on Wednesday, 11 June. 

Pupils can wear their own clothes and bring a small amount of pocket money.

Late taxis have been arranged (approx 5.00 pm) to take children home.  Any pupils who misbehave between now and 11 June will not be permitted to go.

If you require any further information, please contact the school.

Learning Mentor’s Notice Board – South Site 

There is a local artist and poet from Generation 21  working with pupils from the South Site for the next couple of weeks designing a futuristic school.

Rikki is also composing a poem to rap music. Gary has been asked to a NWDAF interview panel for young pupils art officer.

Pupils working with the police project visited Belle Vale Police Station and Woodvale Helicopter base and took part in practical activities.  On 6 June they will be taking part in a mock jury scenario led by police staff from Everton.

Non–Uniform Day – North Site

On Friday, 14 March 2008, the pupils on the North Site raised £71.75 for “Sports Relief”.

A big thank to all the pupils and parents/carers.

 

Half Term Holiday Reminder

Pupils break up on Friday, 23 May (normal time) and return to school on Monday, 2 June at 08:50

Forthcoming Events:

Please See Diary Dates