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New Principal,

Mr David Powell,

takes up post

When school reopened a er the half term break on 31st October we were fortunate to welcome Mr David Powell, our new Principal to the school. During the first two days of this half term all staff a ended a 2‐day training event during which me the Principal spoke at length to staff sharing his vision for the school which is encapsulated in the school’s Mission Statement ‐

Excellence through Unity

Working together to ensure the highest quality educa on for each individual student through a culture of con nual improvement

During this me he emphasised that ‘working together’ between students, their families and carers and the college is the key to success. To ensure the highest quality of educa on for each individual student, Mr Powell has stressed that each youngster must be regarded as an individual and we must ensure that each and every youngster receives the very best educa onal experience possible. He also spelled out how this can be achieved through staff training, improved teaching and learning, and new behaviour procedures. Since joining the college, Mr Powell has been listening carefully to staff and students and already some small but important changes have taken place eg provision of lockers for Year 11 students, addi onal staff help with a endance etc. However the major issued raised by both staff and students almost unanimously has been the structure of the school day. Hence we will be working together on this over the next few weeks. For further details please see Page 2 of the Newsle er. As always, we welcome your views on this and any other issues and if you would like to make any comment please e‐mail the school on [email protected] or telephone Mrs Henshaw or Mrs Read on 738494. Thank you

In response to many appeals from pupils, parents and staff, Mr Powell is changing the school day back to the more tradi onal five period day, a er the Christmas break. This will means that from 3rd January 2012 all pupils will start and finish school at the same

me. School will start for pupils at 8.30 am (breakfast club will be open from 7.45 am in the dining area.) Lessons will end for ALL pupils at 2.30 pm with a er school ac vi es running in many areas of school un l 4 pm. Study Support takes place in the Adult Learning room every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday form 2.30 pm ‐ 4 pm. There will no longer be any Enrichment Friday and all pupils will have normal lessons every Friday and should be in school from 8.30 am ‐ 2.30 pm. There are many addi onal benefits to this including shorter, 1 hour lessons, which have been shown to benefit pupil learning; a form period which will allow pupils to get together with their form tutor on a daily basis; siblings will be able to travel together and parents will not have to drop off/collect youngsters at different mes. We thank you in an cipa on of your support in helping your youngster to achieve their best at Carlton Community College. If you have any views or queries please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Henshaw or Mrs Read on 01226 738494.

We greatly value the views of parents and carers, both posi ve and nega ve and in order to do this we need your feedback. Please find a ached, at the end of the Newsle er a brief survey asking for your views of various ways in which we operate. Please complete the survey and return it to recep on as soon as you can. Thank you for your support.

School Day

Issue Eight November 2011

Parental Survey

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle


21 October 2011

As part of the Tomorrow’s World project ‘Sub Zero’ pupils in 7A3, 7A4, 7B3 and 7B4 took part in a day of workshops based around the theme of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

During their work on ‘Sub Zero’ pupils have carried out work on Antarc ca, looking at the geographical posi on of the con nent, the wildlife, survival in Antarc c condi ons and the important role that Antarc ca plays in rela on to the global climate. They then went on to look at global warming, the causes of it and the effects both na onally and globally. The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle day allowed pupils to understand the important part they play in looking a er our fragile planet and how the decisions they make today can have global effects in the future.

A group of 28 pupils visited the Yorkshire Sculpture Park for the day where they received a tour of the park and then spent

me working with an ar st in residence to produce sculptural pieces using recycled materials such as wood, metal and plas c. Pupils that remained in school were given the opportunity to take part in 3 workshops throughout the day, all of which used recycled materials in some way shape or form. The workshops that pupils could choose from were:

Hot Stuff:

What can you make with

a plas c

bag and an iron???

Put your Crea ve Think

ing skills

in to prac ce to co

me up with

ideas and then pro

duce your own

products. From bags to

pencil

cases to kites…

the sky is the limit!!!

Rubbish Fashion The term ‘wearing a bin bag’ has never been more true.

Use recycled materials to produce items of clothing, scarves and hats. Crea ve Thinking and Teamwork are vital in this workshop. Who needs Vivienne Westwood

when you have got a Tesco carrier bag and a stapler!

Junk Music Use a variety of recycled materials

to make instruments. Bang, tap and

shake your way to making music from things you never thought you could!

Recycled Tex les A one off opportunity to spend me working with local tex les ar st Jill Govier to produce individual pieces of tex les that will be brought together to create a large scale piece of artwork that will be displayed in school. All materials used will be recycled.

Throughout the day pupils not only took part in prac cal tasks to demonstrate how everyday items can be reused but also learned about the amount of waste we produce. They were asked to make pledges related to reusing the amount of waste we produce and reusing and recycling products. We hope that the pledges are s ll being carried out!

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle


21 October 2011

As part of the Tomorrow’s World project ‘Sub Zero’ pupils in 7A3, 7A4, 7B3 and 7B4 took part in a day of workshops based around the theme of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

WELL DONE TO ALL PUPILS

WHO TOOK PART!

‘Food for Thought’ topic


As part of the Tomorrow’s World project Year 7 pupils are currently taking part in a ‘Food for Thought’ topic. The final outcome of the topic is that each form group will open a ‘pop up’ restaurant based on a country from around the world. The restaurants will be opened up within school on various dates throughout November and December and pupils will undertake all aspects running the restaurants from cooking the food to serving it.

Pupils are currently taking part in taster sessions to prac ce cooking the dishes and we look forward to seeing lots of parents as guests when the restaurants open. Photographs show the first taster session (Italian) with pupils from Forms 7A1 and 7B3. Mrs Pickering (Achievement Coordinator for Year 7) said the pupils were brilliant and loved every minute of it!

Cross Country


A very special men on to Steven Watson who came 1st for year 8 boys against all Barnsley Schools and Ka e Richards who came 2nd for year 8 girls .

Congratula ons to both of you!!

First of all I would like to say a big thank you to all pupils who took part in this year’s Cross Country compe on. We had pupils from Years 7, 8 and 9 running at several venues over a period of five weeks. We had some lovely sunny evenings and some not so sunny! In fact cold wet and raining!! However, this didn’t put off some of the pupils who ran every one of the courses. These were at Cannon Hall, Penistone Showground, Locke Park, Kingstone School and Wentworth Castle.

On the last course we took several Year 9 BTEC pupils who took the role of marshals around the course. They not only helped our own pupils but encouraged pupils from all the other schools. “The best marshalls we have had this year. Well done!!” was the comment from the course organizer! Our marshalls were Sophie Hawcro , Ai‐sha Brook, Kur s Parker, MacAuley Brierley, Chloe Garner, Beth Smith and Hannah Bu erwood. Each pupil gave 100% effort and we achieved some excellent results overall. The following pupils took part and received a cer ficate and VIVO points:

Year 7 Travis Swallow Ronan Thawley Josh Lovell Sam Hawcro Jordan Miller Thomas Allenby Alex Foster Ma hew Thornton Molly Bird Beth Ogley Emily Ward Clea Bradshaw

Year 8 Steven Watson Caitlin Moorhouse Kyle Armitage Caitlin Smith Connor Remmington Josh Bamforth Year 9 Ka e Richards David Wood Saffron Smith Kur s Parker Rebecca Nock Beth Smith Amy Stenton Alana Ward Hannah Dowding Sophie Hawcro Sham Luke Charlie Murten Vincent Fitzpatrick–Price

‘A er leaving Edward Sheerien I went to Barnsley Sixth Form college to do Maths, Further Maths, Physics and General Studies at A level. Really was taken aback by some of my fellow students there...indeed 3 of my maths peers went on to study at Oxford and Cambridge. I didn't quite get the grades I wanted for university so retook my A levels but also added Economics studying that at A level in one year with a night course at Barnsley College of Technology. Got a place at University of Salford (yes Yorkshire people can go to the other side of the Pennines!) and gained BSc in Business Opera on and Control (Upper Second Class). Obviously also had a good social life whilst studying. In the first year played badminton for the University and in my last year was Secretary/Events organiser at the Industrial Society where trips included car plants, chocolate factories and breweries! Alas, no samples from the car plant but good freebies at the others. By Christmas in my final year I had a job wai ng for me in Exeter, Devon, where I spent my first 6 years training as an Actuary working on designing, pricing and managing life and pensions products. The exams were my biggest challenge ever and although you got study leave there was much to put in in your own me. Pass rates on later exams are o en only 30 ‐

40% so I wasn't alone in experiencing retakes. I moved around a er this to live in the Midlands and Hampshire before spending another 6

years working for a major building society in Wiltshire that had an insurance arm. I think the proudest moment was working on a product launch for 9 months to finally take my Dad past a branch window where the product was adver sed and say 'LOOK...THAT’S MINE'. Some think I play with numbers all day, but its not true. I work with many others from different disciplines including technology experts and marke ng personnel. And its not morbid. My maths and sta s cal background are used in analysing mortality rates and looking at trends, but I also use my social skills. Indeed, for one company I also sat on their social commi ee arranging staff trips to London and theatres etc and fundraising. I have been involved with different chari es both at work and volunteering privately. As for leisure, I have developed a passion for travel having done my first foreign trip to Paris whilst at school. Now I travel in style, including having flown on Concorde, and some sailed on some of the great liners like the Queen Elizabeth. Have seen lots of America and Europe and my trip for next year is already booked. Plus there are weekends in London as I love musical theatre. And its all thanks to the great career I have and the ambi ons I set at school. With perseverance and determina on, you can achieve great things whatever your start in life. Don’t necessarily follow others … most of my peers didn't go to uni but it didn't stop me and I’m so glad I chose my own path’

Success Stories


It is always good to hear from former students and especially pleasing to know that they are making a success of their careers.

Dawn Whi aker, a former Edward Sheerien pupil who le in 1982 went on to university and now has a ‘fabulous career as an Actuary’. Here is what Dawn has to say:

Darren Hill is a former Royston High School pupil who has just completed a Founda on Degree in Police Studies at Huddersfield University. Darren passed his course with merit and is jus fiably proud of his achievements.

Malealea


Our first morning in the Malealea valley Curious children at Makheteng Primary school. Their lessons were suspended whilst we got to know them and helped with maintenance on their school buildings and garden.

Pain ng the exterior of the school hall

Helping to teach the primary school children about the Importance of trees ...

… and plan ng a few ……. thousand

The mural team – the mural was a special request from the Head teacher ‐ to improve their learning environment and make the school feel “more like a secondary school”.

Malealea


for members of staff by their customers!

Calling all past expedi on team members...

It has been proposed that a reunion expedi on be organised for the late summer of 2013. For further details about this contact [email protected] before Christmas.

Now for a massive thank you………

Expedi ons could not happen without a great deal of fund raising work and parental support. The 2011 team from Carlton (8 young people and their families) collected more than £22,000 over the course of approximately 18 months.

We were lucky enough to secure significant dona ons from Monckton Coke & Chemicals, and Barnsley TUC Training Organisa on, and had great support from lots of small local businesses, whilst also spending a lot of me bag packing at local supermarkets.

Mapplewell Co‐op have always been very suppor ve allowing us to work there every weekend – some of us have even been mistaken for members of staff by their customers!

There were also sponsored events, and ‘social’ fund raisers, and we really would like to thank everyone who supported our cause in whatever ways they were able – every penny really does make a difference.

M Melancholy moods A All to change soon L Leaving our family, home and comfort zone. E Entered into a whole different hemisphere A All for the less fortunate, yet all for ourselves L Lead into a place where people can’t pick food from shelves E Elevated to an unimaginable height A And rewarded with friendships and a wider knowledge of the world. David Scurfield L Living here in Lesotho has been so much fun. E Everyone should be proud of what they’ve done. S Sheffield City School and Carlton Community College. O Over this me we have done so much. T Time in Lesotho has given us a sense of touch. H Having us all together we have become great friends. O Over our life me lets hope our friendship never ends. Chloe Jowi

“Every night a er we had our tea we would sit and have reflec on me. In this me we would talk about the tasks of the day, what we found challenging, what we would do differently and so on. ………………… …………….On a few occasions I just broke down in tears. I think this was because this me just made me think about everything I take for granted. I really just wanted a big hug from my Mum. It was nice to have everyone there when you were upset because every single individual made you feel be er by staying posi ve and reminding you where you were and what you were doing there……………………..” Molly

Student’s Poetry Reflection Time

Malealea Celebration


Councillor Karen Dyson Mayor of Barnsley HRH Prince Seeiso of Lesotho

Carlton Community College opened it’s doors to Royalty on Wednesday 9 November, to celebrate ten years of partnership working with Malealea, a

ny remote community in the mountainous ‘kingdom in the sky’, Lesotho (southern Africa). As many readers will be aware the school has close links with this special place and over 75 youngsters from Royston and Carlton have visited the Malealea valley, along with similar numbers form The City School, Sheffield, taking part in a series of biennial expedi ons, since 2003. The main focus of the evening’s event was for this year’s expedi on team to reflect upon their experiences, and we were delighted to welcome some 85 guests, including His Royal Highness Prince Seeiso (High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho), Councillor Karen Dyson (The Worshipful the Mayor of Barnsley) and Mr B Eldred (Deputy Lieutenant).

Councillor Dyson opened the evening, by welcoming our visitors to Barnsley. Prince Seeiso has been a patron of our work in Malealea for several years, so it was a very special honour for us to welcome him to our school, and for our youngsters to tell of their experiences in his presence. We were delighted that a number of past expedi on students were also able to a end the event, with a few contribu ng their thoughts about what their visits to Malealea have meant to them. Sarah Wray (Royston High School, 2003 expedi on) and Sean Cheney (The City School, 2005 expedi on) each spoke about the longer term impact of the visit on their lives, whilst Kirsty Morris (Royston High School, 2007 expedi on) outlined how her choice of University course had been completely changed by the las ng memories of her visit to Malealea.

The project was ini ated by teacher Ken Dunn (who le Royston High School in 2004 to pursue his career in school management), and the primary objec ves of the expedi ons have been to enable youngsters from South Yorkshire to experience the hardships and joys of life in a developing country, as well as engaging in physical tasks, alongside the community of Malealea, which help to improve living condi ons for members of that community. We have also developed an ongoing commitment to pay for AIDS orphans to a end secondary school, thus giving them a realis c chance of finding work to support their siblings. Further informa on about our work in Malealea can be found at www.malealea.org.uk We will soon begin recrui ng students for our 2013 expedi on. Please speak to Mr Ashley or Mrs Cochrane to express your interest in the first instance.

Malealea


“Clearing the main part of the whole silt trap was probably the most hard but fulfilling task we were appointed to do. We had a lot of help from the local women, and working so closely with them is what made the work fun to do, and singing along with the women gave me (and I’m sure the other lads) a sense of belonging. I for one felt like I had been there for months!”

David

Student Quotes “I went into the womans house ‐ she had a fridge but the bed was in the same room” Isador

“A er all our hard work, seeing the wildlife was amazing” Joe

“I love it tha

t

they are all

so

happy”

Emily

“Working alongside the children while plan ng trees was one of the high points of the Expedi on. It gave you a sense of belonging and made the work worthwhile” David

“I have le something of myself in this mural” Natasha

“Touring Robben Island and speaking with an ex‐prisoner was so…… emo onal” Laura

Thank you!

Rags, or your unused mobile phones

to support double AIDS orphans in Malealea

www.malealea.org.uk

We accept any textile or leather items which can be re-used or recycled,

including footwear, as well as old mobiles

Contact Mrs Cochrane or Mrs Walshaw on 01226 728494


Netball

Keep up the hard work girls.

Miss Banham & Miss Callaghan

Years 7 girls played their first Netball match against Sha on ALC at home. The girls played excep onally well winning 4‐1. The team consisted of 10 players and all ten players played at least half of the match. An excellent first game girls well done.

Year 8 girls also played Sha on ALC at home and won 11‐6. Our players are all as dedicated as ever, and even training at Barnsley Aces netball club every Wednesdsay evening.

Year 9 girls played Sha on ALC at home and won 16‐1 the girls have never played as well and are proving themselves to be an excellent Netball team. They are also a ending Barnsley Aces training every Wednesday evening.

Football


The school football season got underway in September for Years 7 to 11 Results Against Darton Against Holgate Year 7 Lost 3-1 Year 7 Drew 3-3 Year 8 Won 4-0 Year 8 Lost 2-1 Year 9 Lost 5-1 Year 9 Lost 7-5 Year 10 Drew 3-3 Year 11 Lost 6-1

YEAR 8 REPORT Carlton vs Holgate Unlucky game on Thursday. It was a lot harder than the Darton game. A big challenge that we rose to but, unluckily, we failed. Well done to Russell for banging another goal in the nets. We could have scored a few more goals towards the end, but well done anyway!

YEAR 7

YEAR 8

YEAR 9

YEAR 8 REPORT Carlton vs Darton A good start to Year 8 football season for Carlton, thrashing Darton 4‐0. Russell Green and Devon Wright both scoring 2 goals each. When we banged in the first 2 goals, we knew we were the be er side, but Darton was a fair team and there were no arguments between the two sides. Our two keepers Lewis Woodhouse and Adam Venson kept a clean sheet between them.

Both reports by Lewis Woodhouse Year 8

Fishing


Prior to the summer holiday, Barnsley, once synonymous with coal mining and Barnsley Blacks, held the Annual Schools Angling Compe on at Fleets Dam. Ten teams of five young anglers took part and Carlton Community College came away the winners . The team consisted of Jake Aspinwall, Connor Wilkinson, Jordan Hudson, Tyler Parkins and Courtney Hyde. The same team subsequently travelled to Hallcro Fishery for the English Schools Na onal Championship, a compe on fished by 115 juniors in teams of five from across the county. It was a long day, se ng off at 6.15 am and returning 12 hours later, but it was all worthwhile as the team finished second overall to take the silver medal. In addi on, Jordan Hudson and Courtney Hyde won their sec ons. But that wasn’t all! Young Courtney Hyde, aged 11, captained her team and, despite having only been fishing for six weeks, finished as second individual, was the highest female, and won the under‐14 tle with a staggering 12.980 kgs. Her catch included a fish of 6.200 kgs!!

Jordan Hudson also added to his sec on with a fourth placing overall.

Congratulations

to our anglers

for their

individual

and team

success!

Ambition Barnsley


Year 11 Post-16


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We are currently par cipa ng in a scheme which will allow current Year 11 pupils to search for further educa on courses and training and make their applica ons on‐line. The Common Applica on Process (CAP) will allow pupils to complete their applica ons online and submit them directly to Colleges and/or training providers. There are hundreds of courses and appren ceships programmes to choose from, with qualifica ons available at all levels.

All pupils have been issued with a personal username and password which will allow them to access the applica on site. Year 11 pupils are being urged to log‐on to the applica on site and make their applica ons promptly. Due to the compe ve nature of some Post‐16 courses and training, Carlton CC pupils are encouraged to submit their applica ons before 31 January 2012.

Pupils are currently being given the opportunity to complete their on‐line applica ons during PSHE lessons. However, pupils can access the website from any computer, so are encouraged to use home computers or take advantage of the applica on support drop‐in sessions to submit prompt applica ons.

www.applybarnsley1619.co.uk Year 11 – Post‐16 Op ons

Yr 11 Individual Careers Interviews

Connexions Personal Adviser

Year 11 Individual Careers Interviews

Connexions Personal Adviser; Heath Wya is in school 4 days a week and is currently arranging individual careers interviews for Year 11 pupils. Pupils are encouraged to keep their interview appointments and a end promptly. We are urging all Year 11 pupils who are s ll unsure as to what they would like to do when the leave school, to book an appointment with Heath. Appointments can be requested via Mrs Fretwell.


Carlton Community College Pupils win Barnsley College Art Competition It was recently announced that four crea ve pupils from Carlton CC have won the 2011 Barnsley College Art & Design Award. Barnsley College opened the compe on in the summer term to all schools across the Borough to find excep onal artwork to decorate the walls of its new mul ‐million pound building. The graffi artwork was created by Year 11 pupil Hayley Lloyd and Year 10 pupils Sco Johnson, Connor Cook, Kyle Barker working with Martyn Ellis from the Youth Service. The pupils’ work is now on permanent display in the Barnsley College’s Refectory and the four winning pupils will share the £100 prize fund.

Competition Winners

Army Inter-Schools Challenge 2011


10 Year 11 pupils recently represented the school at the 2011 Army Inter‐Schools compe on at Strensall Barracks in York. They competed against 14 other schools from Yorkshire in a range of mental and physical agility challenges. It was a challenging contest and the pupils worked well as a team to achieve a very credible score.

people who have disabili es, may not be able to do all the things we can do easily. In addi on to the fortnightly gatherings, there is collegiate book club for the gi ed and talented pupils. There we meet and discuss facts about our favourite books. Overall, the Gi ed and Talented group is a great experience followed with nothing but posi ve comments.

Report by Harriet Bywater 8B1

Gifted and Talented


At Carlton Community College, for the pupils gi ed academically, crea vely, and those who excel in sports, there is a special Gi ed and Talented group.

This group helps the gi ed students stretch themselves even further in different skills relevant in later life.

The group is run by Maths teacher Mrs Green and Science teacher, Mrs Allen. Together they think up fun and interes ng ac vi es to enhance important skills. The ac vi es we have done include the inves ga on

of a murder mystery crime scene.

We used logical puzzles to find the criminal. We got dressed up in protec ve clothing and examined the ‘body’.

Along with suspects, clues and codes, we worked to find the murder. Other ac vi es include dingbats, Kim’s game and various other teamwork games. One of them was the chocolate game, which taught us that some

Academically gi ed Year 8 pupil, Rebecca Nock, says: “ I really love the gi ed and talented, because it’s a chance to learn whilst having fun. Also it’s a good reward and encourages you to maintain your hard work. It’s a chance to work with people like you, without people calling you names because you’re smart”.

Another gi ed pupil, Ethan King, shares his opinion on the gi ed and talented: “It’s immense! It’s really fund and helps you to work as a team. It also encourages us to use all the different lobes of our brain. Overall it’s just amazing. I wish I could do it all the me! Murder Mystery

Someone has been murdered at Carlton Community College, in the performance area. The crime scene has been inves gated and the gi ed pupils are on the case.

In the Gi ed and Talented group, to enhance our learning further, we have been solving a murder mystery. To get there we have to work out logic puzzles and crack codes. As the suspects get narrowed down and clues get cracked, we come closer to finding the murderer.

All this, and more, is done in the gi ed and talented. This group was set up to enhance the gi ed pupils learning, in areas they wouldn’t get the chance to expand in lessons.

Thank you to Mrs Green and Mrs Allen for se ng up and running this group. It wouldn’t be the same without you!

Christmas Concert


Pupil Safety

Tickets

on sale

at

Reception

£3

Can I please appeal to parents to only use the drop−off point in the top car park when dropping off or collecting their children. The car park down the drive on the right is intended only for pupils in the Resource Base or the PRU and recently there have been a number

of ‘near misses’ between taxis collecting these children and cars collecting other youngsters. Many thanks for your cooperation

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE


‘Top Quizzers’ ...

Lauren Senior Chloe Padge

Ma hew Thornton Jamie‐Lee Brindley

Liam Perry

Year 7 ‐ Accelerated Reader The Learning Resource Centre is the focus for Accelerated Reader, an exci ng project which aims to promote reading for pleasure and which has been proven to significantly raise a ainment in pupils’ reading levels. Every week the pupils use the LRC as part of their English curriculum me. They choose, read and then take on‐line quizzes on books which are appropriate to their own reading level. All pupils have personalised targets towards which they are working . Based on reading prac ce quizzes that have already been passed, the total number of words read by Year 7 pupils so far is a staggering 4,148,224 ‐ and this number is increasing daily!

Pupils can check the ‘Roll of Honour’, which is updated weekly and displayed on the LRC No ceboard and the plasma screens around school. Current Roll of Honour:

1. Ma hew Leech‐Gerrard 2. Robert Leech‐Gerrard 3. Kelsie Shirt 4. Lauren Senior 5. EmmaEgley 6. Niamh Bradley 7. Lily Price 8. Arvinder Hundal 9. Callum Smith 10. Megan Cooke

‘Highest number of words read’ …

Mrs Griffiths LRC Manager

‘Booked Up’ is a na onal programme aimed at encouraging 11‐year‐olds to read for pleasure, and is supported by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Pupils have chosen a fic on book from a list of specially selected tles and will shortly be receiving this book … absolutely free of charge!

School Library The school library is located in the LRC, and is open daily from 7.45am to 4.00pm. All pupils now have access to our web‐based library system so that they can search for resources, check out new tles as they arrive in the library, read reviews wri en by other pupils or even upload one of their own. This is proving really popular, with pupils keen to see their views ‘published’ for others to read.

Scholas c Book Promo on

The Christmas catalogue is now available from the LRC . With books star ng at just £2.99, there’s plenty of choice to keep even the hungriest of readers sa sfied!

Travel News


Safety on the Road

Cycling is a very healthy and efficient way for your child to get to school but especially in the winter it raises some safety concerns. Many of your children are now riding to school, in the dark, on the road and are doing so without any lights. The School has received a number of complaints from fellow parents and members of the public who have had near misses with cyclists in school uniform. The old message of "BE SEEN BE SAFE" s ll applies as much today as it has in the past.

There is also a "Fad" at the moment to ride a bike without brakes. I am no expert but would suggest that such bikes are for a specific purpose and not for general use on road. Seeing a young person desperately trying to stop their bike by scraping their shoes on the ground to prevent hi ng a pedestrian or being hit by a car is not a healthy sight. Please give considera on to the safety of your youngster whist they are cycling. PC Allan Dickens Safer Schools Partnership Officer

Transport to School

Unfortunately the company providing addi onal transport to and from School have temporarily suspended their buses. This service is not a School funded one and is provided purely on a commercial basis. The suspension is due to the appalling behaviour on this service. Drivers are being constantly verbally abused, things are being thrown and last week the female driver had to abandon the journey for her own safety. Young people were apparently reaching into the money tray and at one stage paper was a empted to be lit. This behaviour is obviously intolerable and something that cannot con nue. The company had no alterna ve but to withdraw the service and it will remain withdrawn un l the Monday the 5th of December 2011.

Any perpetrators that can be iden fied are to be dealt with and on behalf of the bus company will be permanently banned from the bus. The students will be spoken to at assemblies a er which the bus company will reinstate the service for a trial period up un l Christmas. Once again the ac ons of a minority have ruined things for the many. Can I ask that you speak with your child and support our efforts to return the bus company’s confidence in your youngsters.

PC Allan Dickens Safer Schools Partnership Officer

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Parental Survey


Strongly agree

Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly disagree

The college spor ng facili es are excellent

The college learning facili es are good

The college uniform is accessible and prac cal

My child feels happy at this college

My child feels safe at this college

My child makes good progress at this college

My child is well looked a er at this college

My child is taught well at this college

My child receives homework

The college ensures that pupils are well behaved

The college deals effec vely with bullying

The college is well led and managed

The college responds well to any concern I raise

I receive valuable informa on from the college

I would recommend this college to another parent

If you have cked a ‘Disagree’ or ‘Strongly disagree’ box, please leave your name and contact number below. Mrs Henshaw will get back to you

to discuss how the college can improve in this area

Name:

My child’s Year Group is:

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Documents

CCC December Newsletter