12th July 2024
Dear Families
We have had a great week which gave us so much to be proud about. The summer showcase, the picnic and the sports day have given us all precious time together to celebrate belonging to our TGS community.
Students in Year 7 to 10 have received their progress checks this week and they are also available on Go4 schools.
We are looking forward to welcoming 281 year students on Monday morning for their Transition week. I am certain that our students will make the ‘skittles’ welcome!
We hope you all have a great weekend. Come on England!!!
Family Park Cooking sessions - spaces still available
There are spaces still available for families with children entitled to means tested free school meals to take part in the Family Park Cooking sessions running over the holidays. Every family who attends also receives a box containing all the ingredients for a week’s worth of family meals.
https://tgschool.net/news/free-summer-holiday-activities-2024
NHS - School Aged Immunisations
The NHS are offering catch up sessions over the holidays for any child who has missed their vaccinations in school this year. Please use the QR code in the poster to find your nearest venue.
https://tgschool.net/news/nhs-school-aged-immunisations
Race for Life Sponsorship Money
Thank you to all of those who have already sent in their sponsorship money. Please could any outstanding money be sent into school by Wednesday 17th July.
So far we have raised over £8000 and we would like to know our final total by the end of term. If you have not yet donated and wish to the link is:
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/thomas-gainsborough-schools-race-for-life
Great Cornard Swimming Pool - Summer Timetable
The timetable for the summer swimming sessions is available now - https://tgschool.net/news/great-cornard-swimming-pool-summer-timetable
A swimming pass for under 16’s will be available for a £10.00 admin fee. This will cover them for the whole of the summer. Children over 8 do not have to be accompanied by an adult.
Careers Newsletter
New this week - college/sixth form open day dates for Year 10 parents moving into year 11, a useful guide to University clearing, free summer Health and Social course in Ipswich, a hospitality careers event, alternative college options for students with SEN and an explanation about future employer workshops in school that will be rebranded as “Employer Spotlights” and recorded for all to enjoy. Click here to read more.
Have a relaxing weekend.
Kind regards
Thomas Gainsborough School