1st July 2022
HEADLINES
By James Saunders
OVERCOMING PERSONAL CHALLENGES As we wrap up the week we are preparing to say farewell to many learners for a week away. As part of this term’s enrichment week our C7 and C8 learners will be visiting Norfolk, C9 will be off to Devon and C10 will be on Work Experience. I have checked the forecast and it looks good. Those learners in school will be following a more bespoke programme. No matter which activity our learners are involved in, each one will support them to think, reflect and overcome personal challenges. Overcoming life’s challenges is an important part of building character. Our approach to building cultural and social capital in all our learners is designed to do this. These character building challenges come in many forms such as leaving home. I am sure that these experiences will help to build resilience to face the everyday challenges that school often presents. Challenges like: balancing workload; revising for exams; taking exams; making friends; talking to a class; leading peers and supporting friends. I am looking forward to sharing the details of the enrichment week prior to the end of term. In light of most staff and learners being out of the building next week we will not issue Headlines at the end of next week. Therefore there will be one final Headlines of the school year on Friday 15th July. We will also produce our iGazette with a compilation of the past year. In the past we have produced this monthly and as we become more active in our Enrichment, we will look to bring back a more regular publication next year. I wish you all a lovely weekend.
James Saunders
INTAKE DAYS C6 enjoyed their two taster days with us with a variety of activities to give them a really enjoyable experience. They came in on Thursday to get to grips with the ethos of the school and to start to meet the key people that will be supporting them. By the end of the day, the learners were feeling more confident in talking to each other, both in small groups but also as a whole class and they made a great start in moving around the school and mixing a little with the older learners. All in all, they had a thoroughly good time and are looking forward to starting here in September! Our C10 and C8 learners were absolutely brilliant as support. They were efficient and helped make the youngsters feel at ease. Their input has been really appreciated. Last night, C6 parents attended the Intake Evening to begin to learn about what being a Honywood learner is all about. I am looking forward to getting to know this cohort in September. END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS Thursday 21st July is the last day of this school year, the arrangements for the day are as follows: 8.45 - 8.55 AM Reg 8.55 - 10.10 LS1 10.10 - 10.25 Break 10.25 - 11.40 LS2 11.40 - 12.50 LGL Time/LS5 12.50 - Dismiss *Lunch will not be provided on the 21st. Any youngster entitled to a free school meal will be able to collect this at break time.