You may have heard the old proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child." In the world of modern education, that village isn’t just a nice concept—it is an absolute necessity.
Teachers and our associate staff cannot do it alone. Two of the most important ways members of our school community can enhance the educational offer is through active volunteering and collaborative parent forums. When these two elements thrive, schools don't just function—they flourish.
Our Stronger Together Parent Forum meets every half term between 10am and 12 noon and is an invaluable source of support and positive challenge. This has helped us clarify misconceptions and develop policies so that all members of our school community are working together. The latest initiative is to highlight the importance of attendance to discourage parents from taking trips and holidays in school time. We are always keen to see some new faces at our Stronger Together Forum and would welcome as many parents/carers as possible to attend our last meeting this academic year on Tuesday 23 June at 10am. If you are interested in attending please email Miss Aswat on aaswat@batleygirls.co.uk.
The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week.
1. Whole-School Initiatives & Announcements
- The Brilliance Bucket Reward System: Learners earn 20 premium points for 100% weekly attendance and 10 points for completing a weekly Brilliance Activity. Top point-earners qualify for VIP statuses: Platinum (Top 5%), Gold (Top 10%), Silver (Top 15%), and Bronze (Top 25%). Bonus rewards (chocolates and stickers) can be collected from Mr. Scurr at the LRC on Mondays.
- Personal Development & Eco Notices: World Oceans Day is highlighted on June 8 to encourage marine ecosystem preservation. Learners interested in sustainability can apply for the Eco Committee via Ms. Dunkley by Friday 12 June.
- Word & Idiom of the Week: Is Foresight (anticipating and planning for the future). The connected idiom is "Light at the end of the tunnel". Learners caught using the idiom "All good things come to those who wait" will receive a positive "Connection" point.
- Job of the Week: Commercial Diver (Requires a Grade 4+ in English and Maths, or Grade 6+ in Maths for engineering pathways).
- Extra-Curricular Clubs: PE Clubs (Volleyball and Taekwondo on Mondays; Mixed Sports and Darts on Tuesdays) are open to all years in the Sports Hall (3:00–4:00 PM). Art Club for Key Stage 3 runs on Mondays from 3:00–4:00 PM in Room 45.
2. Year Group Specific Updates & Leaderboards
- Year 7: Reminded to wear full uniform with ID badges at all times. The ParentPay system is opening for an upcoming Alton Towers over the next few weeks. Form group 7EAT won the attendance award with 98.75%. Multiple learners won a lunch-queue skip pass for 100% attendance.
- Year 8: Form champions are currently competing in an attendance challenge. Learners with 5-minute early exit passes must seek permission before leaving and must not wait around in corridors.
- Homework Reminders (All Years): All homework is set via Class Charts. Late or poorly completed homework will trigger a "Study and Support" (SAS) detention. Learners facing ICT issues must contact Mrs Hendry.
3. The 5 Cs Community Positive Points (w/c 02.02.2026)
Learners accumulate positive points on Class Charts by demonstrating the school's core values: Character, Creativity, Collaboration, Community, and Connected.
- Community Leaderboard: Cumulative point totals are tracked across house groups named after inspirational figures. Rosa Parks led the weekly count with 4,597 points , while Jo Cox holds the highest overall term total with 74,324 points.
