WEEKLY BULLETIN
3 May 2024
Welcome from the Headteacher
Dear Parents and Community
Getting Ready for the Warm Weather
As we transition into the warmer months, we want to assure you that we are fully prepared to ensure the safety and comfort of our students during extreme hot weather. Following the UK Government’s 'Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather' guidance, we have taken several measures to mitigate any risks related to thermal discomfort.
Here's what we've implemented:
- Regular monitoring of weather reports to stay informed about temperature increases.
- Thermometers have been made available to monitor indoor temperatures effectively.
- Staff members are encouraged to report any concerns regarding temperatures promptly.
- We're utilising strategies such as keeping windows open in cooler times and blinds closed to create shade as needed.
- Additional fans have been distributed throughout the school.
- For lessons involving physical activities, such as PE, schedules may be adjusted or modified as necessary.
- Students will have access to the hall during break and lunch so that they can remain indoors.
- We will relax the uniform requirements to allow students to wear their PE kits during an Amber or Red alert.
- Drinking water is readily available throughout the day to ensure students remain hydrated.
- We may also switch to cold dinners only to prevent heat exhaustion in the catering team.
Your child's safety and well-being are our top priorities, and we remain committed to providing a comfortable learning environment as we navigate through the summer months.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely
Vanetta Spence
Headteacher
Messages for Parents
DATES TO REMEMBER 7 May - Y9 MenACWY/DtP Vaccines 13 May - Y11 & Y13 Exams Start 16 May - History Presentation Evening 24 May - Term 5 Ends 27 May - Disneyland Trip For further calendar dates please click here. TERM DATES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024 - 2025 You can find the dates for our next school year here. |
GCSE & A LEVEL TIMETABLE Please go to our website here for the full GCSE and A Level timetables. |
Y11 OFFERS FOR A PLACE AT V6 SIXTH FORM All offer letters have now been sent out to parents/carers confirming their child's offers for a place at V6 Sixth Form (conditional on obtaining our entry requirements). We have received a large number of applications this year and therefore it is very important that applicants return the attached acceptance form sent with the offer letter via email or post by Friday 12 May. If at any point you decide that we will not be your first choice, please let us know by contacting us so we may allocate your place to somebody on the waiting list. |
YEAR 10 & YEAR 12 Students should have secured a work placement for Monday 1 - Friday 5 July 2024. Well done to those who have already done this. |
YEAR 9 CULTURAL TEXTILES PROJECT In this project, students were tasked to make a pattern design, print the fabric and machine sew the case. The results are really fantastic. |
Y12 & Y13 PARENTS - UNIVERSITY OF BATH WEBINAR 'SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD'S UCAS APPLICATION’ The University of Bath are running an upcoming parents’ webinar taking place on 30 May 2024 which you may find useful. This session is aimed at parents of students in Year 12 or 13 who are looking to start university in 2024 or 2025 and will cover Bath specific information about how to support your child’s UCAS application for courses starting in 2025. To find out more information and book online please use the link below. Supporting your child's UCAS application for courses starting in 2025 (30 May 2024) (bath.ac.uk) |
STAFFING CHANGES IN THE SIXTH FORM TEAM It is with great sadness that we will be saying goodbye to Sophie Blything, Head of Year 13 on 17 May as she has decided to pursue an alternative career outside teaching. Sophie has been a highly valued member of the sixth form leadership team as well as a fantastic teacher of Sociology/Psychology and we thank her for all her hard work supporting students over her time with us, both with her inspiring teaching and the wonderful pastoral support she has provided to Year 13. To ensure Year 13 students are well supported during the examination period, our new pastoral mentor, Michael Goodman, will be providing pastoral support in addition to the sixth form mentors, and Caroline McClean as Head of Sixth Form will be overseeing all aspects of their academic progress/attainment. If you have any concerns regarding your Y13 child please contact their mentor in the first instance. |
CULTURE & IDENTITY DAY Students and staff came to school in so many wonderful outfits today representing their culture and identity. There were vibrant colours, team sports tops and flags being worn with genuine pride and joy. Miss Ibrahim produced an outstanding lunch for her kitchen take over and the atmosphere has been charged with good spirits. We finished off with a sensational red carpet fashion show in the gym. |
SPORTING SUCCESS! Congratulations to our Senior Climbing Team who won the Climbing Academy’s ‘South West Schools’ Senior Climbers Bouldering League’ - full credit to everyone who took part and thank you to the Team for representing our school so well. |
MONDAY 6 MAY IS BANK HOLIDAY,
SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED
Online Safety Updates
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