Dear families,

As the vast majority of Year 11 students complete their exams today. We again want to take the opportunity to acknowledge how fantastic they have been. We are extremely proud of them as I am sure you are. We look forward to seeing them and you at Graduation and Prom.

Year 13 students still have A Level exams to complete, although many have finished. They have been positive and resilient in their approach.

Year 10 exams have started and Year 12 Completion exams are about to start. 

We have also enjoyed a fantastic week of celebration assemblies led by students and Heads of House celebrating a wide range of successes from the last half term.

Y11s with exams left

For Y11 students with exams still to sit, they can arrive either at the start of the day as usual, or 15 minutes before their exam. If they arrive during the school day then they should come through the main entrance and then sign in at the attendance office. They will still be in usual school uniform and can leave school after the exam. If it is a morning exam then they need to sign out again at the attendance office before leaving.

On Monday morning there will be two sessions to help students prepare for their Statistics exam. The first session will be at 9:15 in 109 with Mrs Wade, and the second session will be with Mr Ryall at 11:05 in 108.

Unwanted, good condition uniform, PE Kits and revision resources or scientific calculators

Could we also make another plea for any unwanted uniform, PE kit, shoes, trainers, coats, and revision resources. All will be gratefully received via our main reception.

All Families - Healthy Living Resources

The Children’s Healthy Weight Strategy has been launched and resources and information are now available on Children's Healthy Weight - Everybody's Business - Healthy Suffolk

Plus for children who would like 1-1 support we now have a Suffolk Healthy Living Service, A service to support children and young people overcome the barriers to achieve a healthy weight. The service supports families with children aged 0 – 19 who are overweight (on the 91st to the 97.9th BMI centile) further information including referral forms https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/childrens-health/healthy-living-service

Everyone - Vaping and Smoking Survey

Following on from growing concern about youth vaping, a survey has been developed by Suffolk County Council to better understand the prevalence, key drivers and support required. 

There are three short surveys:

The pupil survey can be completed at home so a trusted adult is on hand to support with the process of completing the survey. The results from this survey will allow them to develop resources ready for the new school year in September.

Careers Newsletter

Please don’t forget to check this week’s Careers Newsletter which is packed full of in school activities, apprenticeship information, work experience, volunteering opportunities, guides for parents, alumni updates and more. The link stays the same each week. You can also find the link on the careers page of the school website along with other useful information. 

 

Summer activities for those with Free School Meals

The School Summer Holidays are fast approaching, and we have been asked to remind families in receipt of Benefit Related Free School Meals about the Suffolk Holiday Activity and Food programme.

As per the Easter Holidays, codes will not be used but an Eequ booking system where parents can book their children in directly to activities and eligibility will be checked for each booking.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact HAFenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk 

Further information can be found here: Suffolk InfoLink | Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme 2024 in Suffolk

Eequ Registration and Booking system: Eequ · After school. In place of school. Beyond school.

Suffolk Libraries

We are incredibly fortunate that our students and families have access to a public library here on site. It is available to students throughout the day, and at weekends. Suffolk Libraries have shared some new resources to let people know how libraries can help:

Borrowing sports and exercise equipment for free will also be launching on Monday 17th of June!

Have a great weekend, and especially to those of you with young adults who have now finished their exams, have a great celebration and well earned rest.