NEWSLETTER - May 2007

  

Dear Parent,

Listed below are some information items for parents.

I hope you and your families enjoy the May break. School starts back on Monday 4th June.

Miss Christine Oates

Headteacher


 

 

New Picnic Area

Over the Easter break a new large canopy was erected to create an outdoor eating area. The pupils seem to like the new area and it has had a lot of use recently during the rainy days. We would like to express our gratitude to the Friends of Kingshill and the Powell’s Education Trust who both contributed towards financing the canopy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 10 Exams

All Year 10 exams will take place between Monday 18th June and Friday 22nd June.

Science GCSE Modular examinations worth 25% of the GCSE course marks are on Monday 25th June, Lessons 1 & 2.

 

School Uniform

REMINDER!! Summer uniform is plain black trousers or skirt and navy or white school polo shirts. You may wear white shirts and ties if you wish but the shirt must be tucked in. If the weather is cool, school sweatshirts should be worn NOT other jackets or cardigans.

 

Activities Day

Text Box: 8.40am Movement Bell 8.50am Registration 9.05am Period 1 9.55am Period 2 10.45am Break 11.02am Movement Bell 11.05am Period 3 11.55am Movement Bell 12.00pm Lunch - Years 8 & 9 Period 4 – Years 7, 10, 11 12.25pm Lunch – Year 7 Period 4 – Years 8 & 9 Period 4 cont. – Years 10,11 12.50pm Lunch – Years 10 & 11 Period 4 cont. – Years 7, 8, 9 1.15pm Movement Bell 1.20pm Period 5 2.10pm Period 6 3.00pm Registration 3.10pm End of School 3.14pm Bus Bell Activities Day is happening on Wednesday 27th June for Years 8, 9 & 10. This is intended to be a
social day when each Year group can celebrate a year’s hard work with their tutors and friends.

 

School Day – September 2007

I hope all parents received the letter sent by pupil post earlier this month explaining the timings of the school day for September 2007. The new timings are listed below:

































 

Eco School Matters

Sports Bottles

These water bottles are selling well in the warmer weather. Designed by a Kingshill School pupil, these bottles help us to reduce our plastic waste because they are re-useable and dishwasher proof! They are on sale at parents’ evenings and from reception in school or the Sports College office – only £1.00!!

 

Food Waste

There is still a lot of food being thrown away from packed lunches. Please check how much of your child’s food is being eaten.

 

Spring Litter Pick-up

A willing group of 15 youngsters organised by one of our Year 11’s carried out our annual ‘deep clean’ of the site – getting into the undergrowth around the field and car park areas etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vision for Cirencester

Recently a group of students of all ages took part in an event organised by planning officers from the Cotswold District Council. Having been given a brief outline of how the planning process works and why the council is consulting with people about the future of the town, students were asked to consider its strengths and weaknesses at the moment. With the help of a large map of the town they then went on to suggest ideas for the future. Popular suggestions included a cinema, more shops, better provision for cycling, more pedestrian areas in the centre of town and tidying up untidy areas. The opportunity for students to give their views was certainly appreciated. “It was really interesting and good to feel that my ideas were being listened to,” said one student. CDC officer, Chris Vickery, said he was most impressed by the maturity and confidence of the youngsters who took part.

 

Feeding ourselves & keeping healthy in school

One of the Eco School themes is Healthy Eating and School Grounds. This has a strong link now with the Healthy Schools programme, part of which encourages students to grow food in the school grounds. We still consider packaging issues in the school canteen and healthy eating options.  After a suggestion made by the Eco School committee many years ago, we have finally got some ‘trim trail’ equipment for students to use. Many thanks to Mr Hart & Ms Wilson for organising this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 7 – Whitemead Trip

Year 7 are looking forward to their residential trip to Whitemead in the Forest of Dean in June. During the week of 25th–29th June, all seven tutor groups will be enjoying a variety of activities to encourage team building and teacher/student/ peer relationships.

·         From Monday 25th to Wednesday 27thJune, tutor groups 7SF, 7VR and 7MH will be at Whitemead.

·         From Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th June, tutor groups 7CS, 7AW, 7LT and 7CF will be at Whitemead.

 

Are you a “Friend of Kingshill School”

We’ve had sunshine and showers this month but I’m sure you’ve all heard about or seen the stunning new glass canopy at school. Our children can take a break and relax on the picnic benches, even when it’s raining! The money raised by the Friends of Kingshill School has contributed towards this. This summer is predicted to be the hottest on record, take advantage of this by visiting Haven. You’ll find great reductions on breaks during June. Haven will give Cirencester Kingshill School 4% commission for each holiday booked. At Superbreak you’ll find special offers on hotels, short and weekend breaks and low cost city breaks throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. Each holiday booked will earn 5% commission for the school. Thomson Fly can take you to over 80 locations around the Europe, all at incredibly low prices. Flights are available from 20 UK airports. Kingshill School will earn 3% on all flight bookings. Hire a car with Hertz and they will give us 5%. Even if you’re staying at home you can shop from the comfort of your computer at over 100 leading brands including Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Amazon, HMV and Game World. If you’re not taking a break you can also buy your grocery shopping online at Tesco and let them deliver! Whatever you’re spending please remember:

www.buy.at/cirencesterkingshillschool