this publication.
about the death for a second time this school year Sadly I had to talk to the school since October n nicia Tech DT our Austen has been of a member of staff. Richard were pleased to we , 2011 of half first the in 2006. Following medical treatment his health had September, but in recent weeks have him back working with us from ague on the colle d value a n by the students and deteriorated. He was well-know our ‘Mrs Sue, wife his rly icula part family, and staff. Our thoughts are with the ber of staff. mem ected resp welland rtant impo B-A’, who in her own right is an life. Between Mr in a number of areas of school We continue to make changes welcome this We . ever than schools are greater Gove and Ofsted, demands on things. The same the g doin on carry better if you at Towers, since you do not do nationally with nisations so that we can network school is now working with 2 orga ns in order for lesso ove our curriculum and our other schools so that we can impr eeding well, proc is k bloc ing of our new Art students to achieve more. The build rtunity to oppo new a have We . letion in June and I hope to tell you of its comp d have Boar Trust emy buildings programme. The bid from the government’s acad ings. build our of ’, and new windows for most prioritised a new ‘Learning Zone
end of the school ge in the timing of lunch and the Governors have ratified the chan day 16 April Mon on t effec into ils which come day. A letter is enclosed with deta 2012.
h nearer home. the end of this term, both to teac Two members of staff move on at goes to Oxted y Varle Mr pey Academy, and Mr Dickinson joins the Isle of Shep e. plac their take to hers orar y teac School. We are appointing 2 temp
Charity Day On Friday 10th February, all at Towers School came together to raise money for worthy causes in the annual Learning Communities Charity Day. Each learning community took over a section of the school and staged various money making events. There were inflatable assault courses, gunging of a teacher, and Towers’ versions of TV shows “Take Me Out” and “The Cube”. For full details and pictures of the activities each Learning Community page on the school website. Mr Davey, Deputy Head, commented “The day was a fantastic success, both in terms of the creativity the students displayed organising unique events, and the sheer amount of money we raised for deserving charities” In total, the current amount
raised
stands
at
approximately
£3194.49, with money still to be collected
which will be a full, this term is Friday 30 March, Please note that the end of
for a few events. The Charities that will
normal day.
Macmillan Cancer Support, Cancer Research
benefit from the students amazing efforts are UK, Water Aid and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.
Dates
for your diary
Fri 30 Mar
2 - 13 Apr
LAST DAY OF TERM 4
EASTER HOLIDAY
Thur 26 April
YEAR 10 PARENTS EVENING
Mon 16 Apr
Thur 19 Apr
FIRST DAY OF TERM
YEAR 12 PARENTS EVENING
Mon 7 May
Thu 31 May
Fri 1 Jun
BANK HOLIDAY
Year 7 Parents Evening
LAST DAY OF TERM 5
27th June At The Hythe Imperial Hotel £40 ticket includes hot buffet sit down supper, photographer and DJ. Letters of permission from Mrs Crisp or Mr J Norman
Smoking Cessation Service The Towers school is currently supporting the Quit Smoking campaign. We have two fully trained Quit Smoking advisors, who will be available for staff, parents and students age 12 years and above. This is a confidential programme although we will encourage young people to discuss this with their parent/carers, prior to us issuing any nicotine replacement therapies. If you require any information regarding this service please contact 01233634171 ext. 234.
Newsletter
March 2012
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