Dear Families,

Congratulations to all our sports teams for their continued commitment and enthusiasm, and especially well done to our under-16 footballers who this week progressed to the next round of their cup competition.

Over the last week students have also enjoyed trips to the Move-It dance show in London, to Barcelona as a Sixth Form, a public speaking competition (with success!), a business competition trip, and the Science Live show. This weekend a group of 13 Sixth Formers are also taking part in a conference to support their consideration of Oxford and Cambridge university.

Thank you to all our staff and students who make school life so vibrant and rewarding.

Lockdown Drill

This morning we had a lockdown drill, something we hope we will never have to do for real, in the event of intruders being on site. The students responded quietly and calmly to the drill and we were completed within 15 minutes.

Y9 Options Information

Thank you to those of you who attended this week’s Key Stage 3 Family Forum where we shared information about careers, the importance of attendance and the Options process for students in Year 9. Year 9 students also attended an assembly on Wednesday when they heard from Mr Ryall and students about the courses available to them.

All the information about the subjects available to students is on our website at www.tgschool.net/ks4-options 

This includes:

Thursday 20 March is our Options Evening when students and families can speak to teachers and students about each subject to help confirm their preferences for courses.

We will have talks for families in the main hall at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.

Following the options evening students can submit their options form to their tutor who will check the choices for suitable breadth and balance of choices. Completed forms should be with tutors by Thursday 27 March.

Y11 Reminders about Co-curricular and Usual Revision

Students have attended more co-curricular activities this week, which along with independent revision and homework, are one of the most effective ways to support their final exam preparations. Information about these sessions are available on our website at www.tgschool.net/files/resources/co-curricular-spring.pdf and full revision information is at www.tgschool.net/revision. If your child requires any additional resources or support then pelase let their tutor know.

Y11, Y13 & Catch Up Photos - Monday 17 March

Individual & group photos for Y11 & Y13 will be taken on Monday 17 March.

Also any student who has missed photos this year will be called down to have theirs taken as well.

Lost Property

We have accumulated lots of lost property in Student Services including coats, PE kits, water bottles etc.

This will be displayed in Student Services next week on Tues, Wednesday & Thursday, please encourage your child to come and look if they have lost anything.

Online Safety Newsletter - March 2025

This month, as the Government has pledged significant funding into the development of AI platforms, learn about how this may affect your child, with highlights to specific AI chat rooms and social media sites that use AI. 

Also, following on from a reading piece during Tutor Times on phone usage, there have been two research studies by King's College, London, looking into smartphone use and links to social and emotional health.

The newsletter is available to download from the resources section - www.tgschool.net/news/online-safety-newsletter-march-2025

Suffolk Libraries Day 

Suffolk Libraries Day is on Saturday 22 March and all libraries in Suffolk are celebrating all that they do. Great Cornard Library is holding a Bake-Off and cake sale as part of a community fun day.

www.tgschool.net/news/suffolk-libraries-day-saturday-22-march

My Health, Our Future - My Family

We have been asked by Healthwatch Suffolk to share a link to their survey regarding family wellbeing & any support you receive from the NHS or social care services.

There is more information on our website - www.tgschool.net/news/my-health-our-future-my-family-survey or on the direct link to the survey - www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/MyFamily2025/

Employer Spotlight and Careers Newsletter

On Thursday 20 March we have Fiona Cross and Jamie Waters from Farthing Funeral Services in school during lunch break. Students can sign up for the session via the tutor. Whilst this will be a fascinating session Fiona and Jamie will naturally discuss death and care of the deceased so please prepare students for this if they wish to attend.

Please don’t miss out on all the activities , work experience , Apprenticeship information etc on this week’s Careers Newsletter and lastly for the Year 9 parents who have not yet completed the Google Form regarding the Out to Work day please do this as soon as possible .