May 2010

25th May 2010

Year 11 Final Letter

Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s)

As we approach the end of this half term we are allowing Year 11 students to commence their study leave in preparation for the increasing number of Examinations commencing Monday 7 June 2010. It is traditional for us to hold a final Year 11 assembly to say thank you and good luck to students, and this will be held at 10.30 am on Friday 28 May 2010 in the main school hall. Once this has finished students will be allowed to leave school and return home. We anticipate all students being off the main school site by lunch time at 12.20 pm. Once students have left the school site they must leave the area immediately and behave responsibly in the community. We have never had a problem with Year 11 students following these occasions and we look forward to a smooth exit from site.

On Friday students are permitted to bring to school an additional shirt for signing, this must be in addition to the one they are wearing. Students are not allowed to have other students sign the shirt they are wearing – if this happens students will be sent home immediately and will miss the assembly. We want Friday to be an enjoyable day for all students and staff, however, uniform and behaviour standards must be perfect. Failure to abide by these expectations may result in students forfeiting their place at the Prom and Celebration of Achievement. Please support us in enforcing these standards and expectations with your son/daughter.

There are additional revision classes in half term, details of these have been shared with students from each class to which they apply but further information will be available on our school website by the end of the week. On the reverse of this letter are details regarding our Sixth Form Enrolment and other significant dates – please ensure you consult these before planning a holiday! Induction programmes form an important part of students Sixth Form experience and should not be missed.

Finally, on Wednesday 26 May 2010 students not taking part in the additional Mathematics, English or Science revision programme will be permitted to leave school for “Home Study” during Opt 4 time (commencing at 2.00 pm). A study room will be provided for students who do not wish to go home or should you wish your son/daughter to remain in school they can use this facility. Please do not hesitate to contact me at the school dpage@nunthorpe.co.uk should you wish to discuss this or any other matter relating to the final weeks of your son/daughter’s time in Year 11.

Yours sincerely

David Page
Assistant Head Teacher KS4 Learning and Standards

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  Year 11 Final Letter

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24th May 2010

Sixth Form Key Dates

See the below attached PDF File for Key Dates for Year 11, Year 12, and Year 13s.

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  Key Dates – TSFE

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20th May 2010

GCSE Revision Classes For Year 11 Parents

Dear Parent(s) / Carer(s),

RE: GCSE REVISON CLASSES FOR YEAR 11 PARENTS

Nunthorpe School is holding GCSE Revision classes for parents. If your child is taking his/her GCSE examinations this summer we would like to give you the opportunity to look at the courses/examinations he/she will be taking and provide you with information and advice on supporting your child through this process.

The revision classes are being held on Tuesday 25 May 2010, 6.00 – 8.00 pm in the Sixth Form Centre at Nunthorpe. The English, Maths and Science Departments will be delivering the classes and will each offer a 40 minute session. You may choose to rotate around all three if you wish.

If you would like to attend please send me an email to confirm using the email address below or by telephoning the number above.

If you would like to discuss this matter further or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at school by telephone or email at kdeen@nunthorpe.co.uk .

Yours sincerely

Karen Deen
Director of Extended School & Senior Strategic Leader

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  GCSE English Parents Revision

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  GCSE Science Parents Revision

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20th May 2010

Update from the Sixth Form Open Forum 11th May 2010

Forum staff:
Kate Kell AHT KS5, Hermione Jackson Head of Sixth Form, Tracey Wheatley Parent & Link Governor

Many thanks for the questions and contributions raised both in person and via email, for the first of our half termly Open Forum’s designed to improve and enhance communication between parents, students and leadership of the Sixth Form.

Actions to be implemented as a result of suggestions include:

• Introducing a ‘Meet the Year 12 tutor’ evening, now calendared for 30th September 2010.
• Using the new improved website as a communication centre, week beginning the 7th June 2010 all Sixth Form materials will be uploaded.
• Weekly events ‘blogged’ – happening already, please see website homepage.
• Text message service to be used to inform parents of events,  interim data hand outs, etc – used to inform parents of Open Forum 11th May (first trial)
• On line access to attendance, data, and progress made for parents via a secure network. To be trialed for use in September.

If you would like to be involved in the pilot version of this system please email tduffill@nunthorpe.co.uk

Any further suggestions of how we can improve our communication with parents or other practices are always gratefully received.

The next Open Forum for Sixth Form is on Wednesday 30th June 2010, 15.30-17.00. If you are unable to attend but would like issues or comments raising please email kkell@nunthorpe.co.uk

Many thanks to those who are already aiding in the development of the Sixth Form. Please support and join us, however small you may feel your contribution may be.

Kate Kell

Assistant Headteacher KS5