Celebrating World Book Day
The school was buzzing with activity this World Book Day (March 2). This year, staff and students were determined to celebrate the books that they have grown up with and loved.
The school was buzzing with activity this World Book Day (March 2). This year, staff and students were determined to celebrate the books that they have grown up with and loved.
On Wednesday 1 March teachers of the National Education Union (NEU) can strike and therefore will not be available to attend school for work or set any work.
As before, to ensure a safe working environment and, as far as possible, a productive learning day for all the following measures will be put in place:
After half term we will be launching some exciting new drinks for students and staff with our catering team. This will greatly reduce our plastic use and encourage reusable bottles at school
Year 11 Students Maisie D, Paul G & Bella B & Year 10 students Ila L & Olivia M have recently completed a fantastic mural project which we are excited to share the results of.
Working with Jonny from OneTwoGraffiti the students worked tirelessly for two days creating the artwork in the Design Block toilets.
Work in Progress
Jonny commented on how impressed he was by the student’s maturity, their work ethic, attention to detail and artistic ability. The students worked well as a team and the results have received a really positive from students and staff.
Before and After
We are sure you will agree the artwork is stunning!
Well done to the students involved and to Mrs Ribeiro Nelson for organising this and her support – the results really are fantastic!
Our Eco Club have been successful in securing a grant from Warwickshire Climate Alliance, available to Eco-Clubs in Warwickshire Schools, to develop eco-friendly features in the school grounds.
We have recently held our first careers event for Year 7 students.
On Wednesday 1 February teachers of the National Education Union (NEU) can strike and therefore will not be available to attend school for work or set any work.
To ensure a safe working environment and, as far as possible, a productive learning day for all the following measures will be put in place:
All students will then return to school on Thursday 2 February.
HPV Vaccinations
We will continue to support the delivery of vaccinations through the Warwickshire School Health Team taking place at school.
Year 10 students who have received a personal invite for their 2nd HPV vaccination can attend the school site on Wednesday 1st February between 10am-11am for their vaccination.
Year 9 students who are not seen by the vaccinations team on Tuesday 31st January will be invited in to school on Wednesday 1st February between 11am - 12 noon.
Students reporting for vaccinations are to go to the Sports Hall via the entrance to the Astroturf on the far side of the main car park.
A copy of Mr Lowdell's letter, to all parents and carers sent on Friday 27 January, detailing our operating plans is below
From Monday 13 February we will be running revision sessions, after school, to help support Year 11 students in their preparation for their GCSE exams.
Warwickshire County Council is inviting views from parents and carers, children and young people, education settings and other stakeholders on proposed changes to support services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
During the week of 16th - 20th January students have an opportunity to support the PE Department in raising money for Cancer Research UK.
The Computer Science Department is launching its next CISCO Networking Academy course … Introduction to JavaScript: The Language of the Web.