Dear Families,

It was a pleasure to see so many of you attend our Academic Review Day on Monday and thank you for filling in our questionnaire. We look at every one of them. There were a number which did not have names on and so we are unable to contact you regarding any concerns.

There were a couple of themes that came up from your feedback. How we communicate so I have attached the link to our information on the different ways we communicate with families.

A small number of families queried how they can know what their child is learning. This is all on our website under LEARNING and then SUBJECTS.

Y13 Subject Teacher Evening, Tues 22 October, 4:30 until 7:30

As well as our communications to families via progress, Go4Schools and telephone calls home we also run face to face events, in addition to Academic Review Day and Family Forums. You are also always welcome to contact us if you have any questions about your child’s progress, contact details for all staff are available at www.tgschool.net/staff.

Our first Subject Teacher Evening of the year is for families of students in Year 13. This is a face to face event where you can speak to teachers of each subject. Please keep time available on Tuesday 22 October. Full details and the link to book appointments will be with you on Monday and bookings open at 6:30 pm on Monday.

Second Hand Uniform

Sudbury Salvation Army are having more of the Uniform Swap Shop sessions in half term - these will be on Thursday 31st October & Friday 1st November at the Salvation Army Hall in Station Road from 9:30 - 12.00.

www.tgschool.net/news/school-uniform-swap-shop-1

We also have second hand uniforms in school if any family needs items, please contact student services.

Guest Speaker: Paul Hannaford

We have Paul Hannaford visiting our school on Tuesday 15th October to give an assembly style presentation to years 10, 11, 12 and 13. Paul talks about the dangers of addiction, drugs and alcohol as well as involvement in gangs, knife crime and county lines. Through his own experiences as a former addict of over 20 years, he can convey an incredibly powerful and hard-hitting message. He currently travels extensively throughout the UK, visiting primary and secondary schools, youth centres, and young offenders.

You can find out more about the work Paul does on his website: Paul Hannaford - Community & School Talks - Paul Hannaford

October Half Term Activities across Babergh & Mid Suffolk

Babergh are again offering free holiday activities and food for children that are eligible for means tested free school meals over the October half term holiday.

To book places through www.eequ.org/baberghandmidsuffolkholidayactivities or via the links in the news article on the school website.

www.tgschool.net/news/october-half-term-activities-across-babergh-mid-suffolk

Bikeability Trust - Online Survey

Suffolk County Council have asked us to share this survey with our students & their families. It is to help establish a link between doing Bikeability and cycling which often helps with improved mental health.

www.tgschool.net/news/the-bikeability-trust-online-survey

Badminton Coaching

We have been asked to share by National Badminton an offer for all students for a 2 week free pass & 25% discount off coaching.

www.tgschool.net/news/badminton-coaching

Careers Newsletter

Please see this week’s Careers Newsletter for all local vocational college and 6th form open days as well as general information about Apprenticeships, careers events, school career events, university taster lectures for personal statement content and much more.