This week sees a change in our weather from the insistent rain we have had to a drop in the temperature. Having a warm coat to wear to school obviously helps to ward off any illnesses or infections, but we recognise in school that this is an extra cost for parents. We have circulated on our website information from a range of organisations that can help with this and other cold weather costs, which include:

 

Uniform Exchange: https://www.uniform-exchange.org/free-school-uniform/ which is running a big winter coat give away.

Kirklees Council support  

Kirklees Council have a range of assistance to support, for more information please follow the links: Cost of living | Kirklees Council  and Local Welfare Provision | Kirklees Council  

 

We are also a referral for Batley Food Bank and will sensitively  support families who may need this assistance.

 

Equally if you don't require help, but would like to support these charities please do get in touch with them to make a donation. Everything goes to help our local community.

 

Gary Kibble

 

📣 Key Opportunities & Enrichment

 

Learner Careers Champion (LCC) - Years 7-10

 

 Learners in Years 7-10 have an exciting opportunity to become a Learner Careers Champion to help support careers by representing their form group and driving change.

• Benefits: LCC Job Description, Certificate, Careers Badge, support with careers events, and regular meetings with the Careers Team.
• Action: Apply by Friday 21 November by emailing a letter of interest stating why they would be a great candidate to careers@batleygirls.co.uk.

 

Clubs and Activities Survey - Years 8, 9, 10 

 

Learners in Years 8, 9, and 10 are encouraged to complete a survey to have a say in the extra-curricular clubs and activities offered at school. The survey also asks what barriers prevent learners from joining in, so the school can work to make activities more accessible.

 

Universal Children’s Day (Thursday 20 November)

 

To celebrate Universal Children's Day and promote children’s rights, learners are asked to design a piece of A4 artwork during form time, featuring a right they believe all children should have. This artwork will be displayed on a new 'Rights wall' (artwork should be taken to room 35).

 

'ELEVATE' Curriculum Reminder (Years 7-9)

 

Learners in Years 7-9 are reminded to check the daily timetable, specifically for 'Week 2', to ensure they attend their ELEVATE sessions.

 

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The Brilliance Bucket is our local school challenge designed to encourage our learners to undertake a variety of activities in school and within their community. Each activity is allocated a specific number of points. Learners who complete extra 'Brilliant Activities' can get their Premium Points added by Mr. Scurr in the LRC during Monday breaktime. Please discuss with your child the challenges they have completed or would like to complete in the future.

 

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