We welcomed some of our Governors, Trustees and Members from Batley Multi Academy Trust into school on Thursday 23 April 2026. It was a real privilege to listen to a range of learners deliver their presentations from the Historical Society and The Kings Trust Competition. Refreshments were provided by our food technology learners and reader leaders were able to support the latest escape room in our LRC. A fantastic array of talent. 

 

Talking to year 11 learners it is clear the anticipation of the written GCSE exams. It can be a worrying time for parents keen to support their child. Some useful tips for parents to help are:

 

1. Monitor one upmanship within friendship groups as others seek to log the amount of hours they have revised. Quality revision, in a quiet room mixing up subjects is key. 

2. Encourage your child to prioritise sleep. Working all through the night is more damaging than they think. 

3. Focus on the process, not the results. Help manage a quiet space, provide revision materials and help them manage the time.

4. Help them to eat well, avoid high processed sugary foods that will not help concentration.

Source: Times Newspaper

 

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

 

Key School Notices & Attendance

 

- Attendance & Success: The school emphasizes a strong link between high attendance and exam achievement. Parents are encouraged to work with tutors if any issues are affecting a learner's attendance.

- Uniform & Equipment: Learners are reminded that while jumpers are optional in warmer weather, blazers must still be worn in corridors. All learners must arrive prepared with basic equipment like pens and pencils.

 

Learning & Achievement

- Literacy Expectations: Learners are expected to maintain high presentation standards, including underlining dates and titles, using correct punctuation, and making corrections in purple pen.

- Reading Rewards: Teachers are awarding ‘Reading Awards’ on Class Charts for excellent effort in reading and vocabulary. Five winners from Years 7-11 are chosen weekly to select a book from the school's vending machine.

- Homework Reminders: All homework is set via Class Charts. Failure to meet deadlines or quality standards will result in a ‘Study and Support’ (SAS) detention.

 

Opportunities & Personal Development

- Eco Committee: An introductory meeting for learners interested in school sustainability will be held this Friday at break time in Room 36.

- Job of the Week: This week’s focus is on becoming a Fire Safety Officer, requiring Grade 4+ in English, Maths, and Science.

- Cultural Awareness: This month’s personal development focus includes learning about Vesak (Buddha Day) and exploring human rights stories from Mozambique.

- After-School Clubs: PE clubs (Volleyball, Taekwondo, Mixed Sports, and Darts) and Key Stage 3 Art Club are currently running.

 

Learner Shout-Outs (Top Performers)

Each term, the top five learners in each year group for the '5 Cs' (Character, Creativity, Community, Connection, and Collaboration) are entered into a prize draw.