We welcome all learners back this week following the Eid celebration that many of our families will have been enjoying. To help bring our community together in unity and reflect on the rest of the year we will be hosting an Eid Fair for all learners in school. We are grateful for all the hard work of staff who have used their time to help coordinate this event and to local businesses who have supported us with their time and produce. 

 

I know following the success of last year's fair all staff and learners will be looking forward to visiting this and to finishing this half term on a celebratory note. Of course this is also about promoting attendance and coupled with the fair we have the Brilliance Bucket booster points. Attendance is something we need all parents to support as high attendance = high achievement. 

 

The details below highlight information shared with learners this week.

 

Gary Kibble 

 

Here is a summary of the learner bulletin for the week commencing Monday 23 March 2026, designed for parents:

 

Attendance and Rewards: "Boost Week"

• Double Points: This week is a "Boost Week" where learners can earn double attendance activity points by being in school every day from Monday 23 March to Friday 27 March.
• Rewards: Learners can earn bonus chocolates and stickers this week. Premium points for extra activities can be added by Mr. Scurr in the LRC on Mondays at breaktime.
• Impact: The school emphasises the strong link between high attendance and better exam results and future earning potential.

 

Personal Development & Community

• Earth Hour: Learners are encouraged to participate in Earth Hour this Saturday by switching off non-essential lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
• Career Focus: The "Job of the Week" is an Aquaponics Technician, highlighting the skills of science, animal welfare, and data analysis.

 

Reading & Competitions

• Vending Machine: Learners showing excellent effort in reading can win a book from the school’s vending machine.
• 26-Word Manifesto: A competition is running where learners write a 26-word statement on the theme "What I won't be quiet about".

 

Key Dates:

• Year 8 Parents' Evening: Thursday 9 April.
• Year 9 Enterprise Event: Wednesday 25 March (fundraising for charities).
• Year 9 Pathways Interviews: Starting this week to help learners with future choices.