29th April 2022
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By James Saunders
EXAMS IN FULL SWING It’s been another great week. C10 have now completed their mock exams and I must say that their conduct has been superb. Practical exams are now starting for C11 ahead of their final exams in a few weeks time. Walking round school this week I have been delighted to see the focus and determination of C11 as they finish their preparations.
and aggressive to people. If you go to the doctors, the post office or even to the shops, it is always clear that rude and aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. I always thought that was a given in a school, however, I need to remind you that this behaviour will not be tolerated and we will ask you to leave. If there are issues or complaints we have a procedure that we follow to deal with these. I appreciate that we will not always agree with everything but a sensible dialogue with the I would like to congratulate the C8 boys who relevant members of staff is always the way to played in the first Essex police cup last week and resolve any misunderstandings and the easiest way came away with a very nice trophy. They even got to get the full picture. Our reception staff rarely some local news coverage. We have had a lot of have all the facts surrounding issues, although will sporting success over the last few weeks. Prior do their very best to help out and assist you. It is to the Easter break, our C8 girls became district unfair to berate and shout at them if they do not champions at netball. know all the answers or to express any annoyance towards them as they are not in a position to Looking ahead C8 will be out of school on Tuesday provide the facts and narrative that you would visiting Bletchley Park. It looks to be a great trip require. Therefore please can I kindly request and one that I am sure will benefit learning in a that our staff in reception, who do a fantastic job number of disciplines. There are still many more at maintaining our friendly community ethos, be exciting enrichment activities to come for all shown the level of respect they deserve. cohorts over the rest of the term. We will also be holding a jubilee non uniform day after half term Please don’t forget the bank holiday weekend. on Monday 6th June. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday. Have a nice weekend. Recently there have been a few occasions where James Saunders parents have arrived at school and been quite confrontational with our reception staff. This has been very disappointing. As many of you have testified, our reception staff are great. The single thing that I get the most positive feedback on is the warm welcome visitors to the school receive upon entering the reception area. It is therefore a shame that I need to highlight the importance of this issue and that it has even occurred. In society it is generally regarded as unacceptable to be rude