Last week we were notified that a group of year 9’s who had taken part in the Kings Trust Enterprise Challenge had been selected for the finals, competing against five other Yorkshire based schools. We are of course incredibly proud of their achievement, supported by Mrs Casson. This is just another example of  the passion and maturity our learners have in these events, consistently making finals and impressing with their thoughtful comments, diligence and desire. Similar success has been achieved in the Historical Society debating competition with one year 11 due to attend the finals and Green Britain Challenge cohort competing this week across our Trust. 

 

The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week.

 

Gary Kibble

 

Whole School Updates

• World Book Day Activities: The school is celebrating World Book Day with several initiatives, including the "Read Around Your School in 80 Books" challenge, the "Subject Traitors" investigation, "Subject Squid Games" in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), and a "Decorate a Door" competition. Learners are also invited to donate to Book Aid International on Thursday 5 March.
• Teen Mental Health Day: Learners were reminded that all emotions are part of life and that there is always someone they can talk to if they face difficulties.
• SMSC (Social, Moral, Spiritual, and Cultural) Focus: Learners learned about the Hindu festival of Holi, which celebrates the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and the importance of equality.
• Job of the Week: The featured career this week is "Sleep Technologist," which requires Grade 6+ in English, Maths, and Science to pursue A-levels in Science.

 

Academic and Behavioural Expectations

• Attendance: High attendance is highlighted as essential for academic achievement, exam success, and future earning potential. The school is aiming for an overall attendance target of 98%.

 

Year Group Highlights

• Year 7: The year group celebrated high attendance and lots of positive achievements points. Learners  were reminded of the importance of wearing lanyards and ID cards.
• Year 8: Learners are participating in the "Green Britain" challenge and "Modestars" school survey. 
• Year 9: The year group is celebrating reaching the final of the "King's Trust Enterprise Challenge". Teachers are currently finalizing Attitude to Learning (ATL) grades and progress checks.
• Year 10: The "Form Champions" competition is underway, with a "champions brunch" event prize available for the winning form.
• Year 11: The focus remains on consistent positive contributions, with top-performing learners in various categories (Character, Creativity, Community, Connection, and Collaboration) recognized for their efforts.