Another busy week in school as we approach the end of school. We were delighted to invite Split Second Productions into school for their road safety workshop which year 7 enjoyed. Please support our efforts by parking safely and considerately in the local area.
We have also held our annual careers fair which was well attended by a range of employers and educators helping our learners think carefully about their next steps. Careers education remains at the heart of what we do and is a real strength for our school.
Illness has been a challenge last week, please encourage your child to return to school as soon as they are able. As highlighted in the information below, attendance to school is the single most important factor determining successful progress in their courses.
The details below highlight information shared with learners this week.
Gary Kibble
General Notices (All Learners)
School Ethos and Rewards
- The Batley Girls' Brilliance Bucket emphasizes that brilliance starts in the classroom and can lead to future opportunities.
- Learners are encouraged to achieve 30 positive points this week.
- The school's positive rewards system is based on the 5 C's (Character Education), rewarding a learner's attitude and attributes as a well-rounded person rather than just academic skill.
- Creativity: I wonder, curiosity.
- Connected: I feel emotional literacy.
- Community: I belong, empathy.
- Collaboration: I choose, social skills, self-regulation.
- Character: I am and I can, self-awareness and resilience.
- Learners with the most points for each 'C' at the end of the half-term will be rewarded.
- Demonstrating the attributes associated with the 5 C's earns positive points.
Attendance: Attend & Achieve
- There is a strong link between Attendance and Achievement.
- Data shows that being IN SCHOOL leads to better exam results, greater life choices, and improved earning potential.
- Punctuality is important: missing 15 minutes of lessons per day is equivalent to 8 school days per year.
- The school's attendance goal is to aim for 98%.
- If a problem is affecting your child's attendance, they should discuss it with their group tutor, Achievement Leader, or a teacher for support.
Homework Reminders
- Homework is set on Class Charts. Parents should be able to view tasks and deadlines there.
- Failure to hand in homework on time and/or to a high standard will result in an H1 (first warning) and a phone call home, with a second chance given.
- A second failure to hand in homework (even on the extended deadline) to a high standard will result in an H2 (second warning) and a 30-minute detention.
- If there are ICT access problems for homework completion, please contact Mrs. Hendry at mhendry@batleygirls.co.uk.
Other General Information
- There is a slight change to the club's schedule. The PE Clubs 2025-2026 schedule includes:
- Monday: Netball (3 pm-4 pm, Sports Hall) and Mixed Sports (from 3 pm-4 pm) for all years.
- Tuesday: Football (3 pm-4 pm, Sports Hall) for all years.
Year Group Specific Notices
Years 10 & 11 Notices
- Following up from the careers fair, there is information regarding apprenticeships.
- A key clarification is that although some material suggests applying in November, learners need to wait until after their examinations and apply in the Summer Term for Apprenticeship vacancies.
If you have any further questions about the information contained in this blog, please contact the school.
