Dear families,
We have had such a busy term and have achieved so much. We are so fortunate that the majority of our students exhibit the TGS values. This has been particularly evident in Year 13 and 11 through their conduct and attitude during the exams. Halfway there!
Thank you so much for the numerous donations of second and uniform. We would still welcome more.
Thank you for your continued support.
Wishing you a safe and happy half term.
Portrait Celebration
Please take a moment to see a small selection of the wonderful things our students have been up to this half term.
https://online.fliphtml5.com/mrrse/dfey/#p=1
All Students Careers
Military Preparation College in Ipswich have an Open Evening on Friday 28 June
This will be an opportunity for people to come in for an hour to find out more about the centre, and how MPCT can prepare them for the future, whether that be for a career in the Armed Forces, Uniformed Services, or for any career.
The evening will run from 4pm until 8pm and will be split into hourly sessions. Those who are interested in coming along, can book in by clicking on the link and completing the form. https://forms.office.com/e/X7HPm1meaZ
Chemistry Work Experience
We have a very keen Year 12 student looking for work experience connected to Chemistry with an interest in any of the following careers; Academic researcher, Analytical chemist, Nanotechnologist, Toxicologist, Nuclear engineer, Product/ process development scientist. If you or anyone you know are able to help this student find a placement we would love to hear from you, please email Mrs Cook, pcook@tgschool.net
Even more opportunities and information
Please take a look at our Careers Newsletter for more opportunities:
https://padlet.com/kosborne48/tgs-careers-newsletter-24th-may-2024-da4velfjmstxavzg
Subject Career Drop Ins
Next term we'll be running after school drop in session on the following dates to highlight further and higher education options along with careers that link with the following subjects:
- PE:Thurs 6 June
- Geography: Weds 12 June
- Business: Thurs 13 June
- Art: Tues 18 June
- Science: Weds 26 June
- English: Thurs June
Employers have been invited to speak to the students about how they have used these subjects in their work. All sessions will take place in the Careers hub between 15:15 and 16:00. Students can sign up themselves using the QR code on posters around the school, by emailing Mrs Osborne, kosborne@tgschool.net or via their tutor.
Year 11 Leavers deadline for orders 3 June
A reminder that the deadline for buying prom tickets, a yearbook, confirming your place at graduation or purchasing hoodies is Monday 3 June. At this date we have to give final numbers to our supplies. Please contact Miss Hilson, jhilson@tgschoool.net if you need any additional information or have any questions.
Assembly this week
In our assemblies this week we have been focusing on keeping yourself safe on your mobile phone. We have attached the slides from the assembly with the links to the videos we showed.
https://youtu.be/wExUOx5V73I?si=rNgzc08I_IzjHNNb “Forever”
https://youtu.be/BjLgCuvWiJk?si=20kU oCBXKMPz 1KC #BeInControl
The Playground - raising money for Spaniel Aid UK, the Peyton Charity
Students from all year groups are getting together in groups to take part in a sponsored outdoor assault course. To book a place as a family you can use this link. This is a great way to develop teamwork, resilience and raise money for www.spanielaid.co.uk
1st Great Cornard Scout Group needs your help!
Are you able to help? They need extra adult help to keep the group running.
https://tgschool.net/news/1st-great-cornard-scout-group-needs-your-help
Vaping and Smoking Surveys
Suffolk County Council’s Public Health & Communities team recognise that youth vaping has seen a significant surge which is increasingly causing issues within education settings. As such, they are looking to understand the extent and severity of the issue amongst children aged 9-18 in Suffolk. The results will help them to focus efforts to work towards preventing uptake, improving education and resources and developing robust cessation services
They have developed 3 short surveys and asked that we share these with you. One for pupils taking 5-10 minutes depending on their smoking/vaping status, one for teachers and support staff which is less than 5 minutes and one for parents/carers, which is less than 2 minutes.
Student survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CYPvaping/ (this link has been emailed to all students)
Family survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/parentcarerVaping/
Suffolk Parent Carer Forum
Please be advised that Suffolk Parent Carer Forum have informed us that their 2024 Annual Survey is now live.
The group has asked us to share the link (below) - please do complete if you are a parent of a child with SEND.