Well, the rain did stop and we’ve had a lovely week of warm weather for the last week of this half term. Next week students are on half term break although we are running revision sessions for Year 11,12 and 13 students throughout the week, details of which will have gone to parents separately by email. Can we remind parents that if the weather continues to be so nice blazers must still be brought into school and a decision will be made daily as to whether students need to wear them during the school day. It has been a very settled end to this half term. I am delighted to announce that the school is now fully staffed from September. Mr Banks and I have spent a lot of our time interviewing and we are both very happy with the quality of the candidates that we have recruited. We have had some excellent applicants and have been very selective in our choices to ensure that we can deliver the high quality teaching that your sons and daughters deserve. We have also invested in a product called ‘Show my Homework’, we will be launching this with staff after half term. Parents will be invited to attend the Parent Forum on Monday 3rd July which will focus on the product and how parents can engage with their child’s learning and homework set. This week we said farewell to Year 13 who today officially started their study leave ready for their examinations after the half-term break. Students in Year 13 joined us in 2010 and have now finished (almost) their seven year journey with us. They enjoyed a lovely goodbye breakfast in the outdoor classroom yesterday. It was an ideal time for students and staff to say their farewells. All students received a card wishing them all the best for the exams and we wish them success in whatever course they have decided to follow. We will now look forward to seeing them again at the end of term meal on Friday 30th June and on results day on Thursday 17th August from 7:30am. Year 12 can collect their results from 10am. Today was Funky Footwear Friday and students were able to come into school in their own choice of shoes—all contributions went to our Zambia charity “Beyond Ourselves”. We raised a grand total of £740 towards this good cause. Thank you to everyone for their support. Last night was the launch of the Key Stage 3 Challenge and Enrichment Project. It was a very positive and inspiring evening. I look forward to the presentation evening on the 13th July when their work will be on display and those who produce exceptional pieces will be awarded. This is the fifth year of the project and previous entries have been at A level standard and above. Please do look on the school website for more details or contact our Challenge and Enrichment coordinators Miss Bingham, kbingham@rodingvalley.net, or Miss Hanlon, rhanlon@rodingvalley.net. Year 7 had their PiXL Edge Awards Assembly this morning. It was a privilege to be in the assembly giving so many of our students their awards. Many students had completed the tasks and skills which enabled them to achieve the Leadership and Organisation awards. They will now start work on their Resilience, Independence and Communication awards. It has been a busy half term and I am sure that parents and students are looking forward to the week’s holiday. Next half term is looking equally as busy and we have a few reminders for you of forthcoming events:
Pamper Evening 16th June—this evening is being run by the PTA—your support would be appreciated. The PTA plays a huge role in supporting the school in various ways, and are always looking for new members! If you feel you can help out please get in touch via Mrs Sellears in the school office. Year 11 Prom – 28th June Year 9 / Year 10 Exam week – week beginning 26th June
Have a lovely fun half term Mrs S Jenner Head of School