Following a very busy first week back in school following the holiday we have another action packed week. Thursday 13 November 2025 is the key date for your diary as we invite learners, parents and carers into school for our BG6 Open Evening. Please come along and speak to staff about the exciting range of courses, extra curricular opportunities and of course personalised support in our very own rapidly growing sixth form provision.

 

Careers education is a real strength here at BGHS thanks to our dedicated staffing team. Recently one of our Year 11 learners successfully applied and completed a one week work experience at a local Leeds based accountancy firm. This was an amazing achievement given the vast majority of applicants were sixth form learners. More details will follow on this with a transcript from this learner about her experience, needless to say we are very proud of their achievement and the manner in which they represented the school.

 

Key Academic and Development Updates

 

Curriculum Focus: The ELEVATE Program (Years 7-9)

 

The ELEVATE curriculum has been introduced for learners in Years 7-9 to help develop resilient, confident learners. Please remind your child to check the daily timetable to ensure they attend all of their sessions, which supplement their main curriculum timetable.

 

Attendance and Achievement

 

There is a strong link between Attendance and Achievement. With rates of illness now thankfully falling please support us in encouraging your child to attend school every day. As we know:

 

• Data shows that learners who are in school tend to achieve better exam results, have more options in later life, and have greater earning potential.
• If your child is experiencing a problem that is affecting their attendance, they should discuss it with their Form Tutor, Achievement leader, or a Teacher.

 

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Enrichment and Extracurricular Opportunities

 

Learner Careers Champion (LCC)

 

An exciting opportunity is available for learners in Years 7-10 to become a 'Learner Careers Champion' (LCC).

• Role: LCCs will represent their Form Group, share ideas, and drive change regarding careers events.
• Incentives: Learners receive an LCC Job Description, a Certificate, a Careers Badge, support with careers events, and regular meetings with the Careers Team.
• How to Apply: Learners should email a letter of interest detailing why they would be a great candidate to careers@batleygirls.co.uk.
• Deadline: The application deadline is Friday 21 November 2025.

 

Reading and Literacy Clubs: Please encourage your child to come along.

 

• Community Book Group (Years 10, 11, 12, 13): The next meeting is on Thursday 20 November at lunchtime in the Lecture Theatre. The term's book is Songbirds by Christy Lefteri. Lunch will be provided, and Learners will receive 'Brilliance Bucket points' for attending. Learners should get a copy from Mrs. King (room 92).
• Reading Culture Committee: The second meeting is scheduled for Monday 24 November at 8:30 am in the LRC. Learners who wish to join should inform their Form Tutor, who will pass their name to Mrs. Sawyer.

 

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Community Points Competition

 

Learners win 'Community points' for their Community groups within their form through various challenges and activities. Prizes are awarded for the winning community each term.