May 2010

Information for Year 12 and Year 13 Students

As we are about to start our official period of ‘study leave’, please read the information below which gives details about the remainder of this term.

Empowering Parents – the Delights and the Perils of Teenage Social Networking!

An increasing number of parents have approached us in recent months seeking information, help and support as they become more familiar with internet based social networking sites. These sites are an everyday feature of most adolescent lives in our technology rich 21st century world – made all the more possible by handheld portable devices (web-enabled smart phones etc.) so that sitting at a computer terminal to access the sites is no longer necessary.

It is perhaps obvious to state that a significant number of our parents are concerned about the potential dangers of social networking for their sons and daughters. Whilst they can see (as can our school) the potentially great benefits for young people of such technology, they also appreciate its possible risks – especially in the areas of ‘cyber bullying’ and ‘cyber grooming’.

Year 11 Final Arrangements

As your final few weeks in Year 11 approach and your final GCSE examinations are on the horizon we write to you with some important information and key dates to remember:

Examination Timetables
We have attached your final examination timetable to the printed copy of this letter, you will note that the date, time, venue and your seat number for all examinations are identified. Please keep this timetable in a safe place. If you have any questions or queries regarding any of the information shown on your timetable please see Mrs Debbie Robson (Examinations Officer) in the first instance.