Following the success of our Batley Brilliance event our year 9 learners went on to finish third in the final of the King’s Trust event, displaying real maturity and eloquence in presenting their business idea. All these opportunities enhance the experience of school for everyone and highlight the importance of good attendance to help develop these skills in order to participate effectively. Please continue to support us in school by encouraging your daughter to attend every day.
We look forward to our penultimate Stronger Together Parents Forum this week. These meetings allow us to work in partnership with our wider school community and enable us to respond to requests and shape our school policies collaboratively. This sort of feedback is invaluable and in line with this we would very much appreciate it if you could take the time to complete a short online survey which can be accessed through this link.
The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week.
Attendance and Rewards
- Attendance and Success: strong link between regular attendance and higher exam results and future earning potential.
Literacy and Learning
- Word of the Week: This week’s focus word is "Meticulous," meaning showing extreme care and precision.
Homework and Support
- Class Charts: All homework tasks and deadlines are now set via Class Charts.
- Study and Support (SAS): Failure to submit homework on time or to a high standard will result in a "Study and Support" detention.
- ICT Support: If learners have trouble accessing technology for homework, they should contact Mrs. Hendry.
Wellbeing and Values
- The 5 Cs: The school’s culture is built on five core values: Character, Creativity, Collaboration, Community, and Connection. Learners earn positive points for demonstrating these traits.
- Safeguarding: A reminder for all learners to "be kind to yourself and others".
Extracurricular Activities
- PE Clubs: Various clubs are available, including Volleyball, Taekwondo, and Mixed Sports.
- Art Club: Available for Key Stage 3 learners (Years 7-9) on Mondays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Parents can provide consent via ParentPay.
