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6th May 2016 - Issue 29

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome to our fourth letter of the Summer

term.

I would like to start by highlighting the

amazing events that took place in our

West Hall yesterday. An organisation

called Humanutopia came into school to

do some work with our Year 9 students. I

was lucky enough to witness the events

unfolding for about half an hour. I need to

say that it was a hugely positive

experience seeing our Year 9 students

perform in the manner they did, displaying

high levels of maturity, commitment,

honesty and a willingness to speak

candidly about sensitive issues. Large

numbers of colleagues also attended the

event at various times of the day and it is

fair to say that the impact of such a great

day has already been felt across the

school. We are keen to carry on working

with Humanutopia in the future and

feedback from students this morning has

been universally positive. Well done to

Mrs Bushell for her organisation of this

fantastic experience for all of our students.

Our English iGCSE exam on Tuesday

morning went very well and we now look

forward to some good results in the

summer in that particular subject. Year 10

trial exams have also been taking place

this week in our East Hall and our exam

invigilation team have been highly

impressed with the attitude and self-

discipline shown by that particular year

group. I have been present at the start of

several of the exams and it is clear that

those students have certainly got the bit

between their teeth in terms of a

professional and serious approach to

exams. Well done to you all.

For Year 11, our revision programme in the

evenings and at weekends is in full swing

and I would look for the support of parents

and carers in encouraging our students to

attend these sessions. They are vital

opportunities to reinforce learning and

practice exam technique. I also need to

acknowledge the commitment of all our

colleagues who put on these extra

sessions, either at the end of the day or on

a Saturday morning – it is much

appreciated.

Have a good weekend.

Peter Shaw

Headteacher

Headteacher Awards

Josh Dunne for his effort in his

English work.

WJEC English Language and Literature revision

Revision sessions are after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

between 3.30pm-4.30pm.

Saturday morning English Literature and Language revision 9.45am-12.00pm

starting this Saturday, 7th May 2016, and as follows:

14th May 2016

21st May 2016

4th June 2016

Revision guides for An Inspector Calls and Of Mice and Men also on sale £3

Please encourage your child to attend.

Looking for a career in ICT? Two new positions for apprentices have been created in the

ICT Technician Team starting in July or August.

They are aimed at students leaving either Year 11 or Year 13

this summer. Full details can be found in the advertisement

appearing in the Isle of Wight County Press.

Exam News

Well done to the year 11 students who had their first exam of the summer season this week.

Students must attend their exams. If they are feeling unwell on the day please notify Ms Rogers immediately to make any necessary arrangements.

This week has been the start of the Year 10 trial exams, all students have been very well behaved and stayed in exam conditions perfectly. Please make sure students keep up this behaviour and continue to have correct equipment, including black pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, calculator, compasses, with them throughout these weeks.

Many thanks for your support of the exams process.

If there are any problems please contact – Georgina Rogers (Exams Officer) via email at georgina.rogers@carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk or by phone on 01983 550021

Masterclass Information Please find below dates and times of masterclass sessions for summer exam revision.

Date Morning Afternoon

Monday 16 May French Biology

Wednesday 18 May Chemistry

Thursday 19 May Spanish

Friday 20 May PE

English (all day)

Monday 23 May Business Studies

Tuesday 24 May Geography Science

Wednesday 25 May Maths

Thursday 26 May Literature (all day)

May Half Term Maths, English, MFL and History

Monday 6 June English

Tuesday 7 June Geography Maths

Wednesday 8 June Maths Music

Thursday 9 June Science

Friday 10 June Business Studies

Monday 13 June Hospitality & Catering

Tuesday 14 June History

Wednesday 15 June Chemistry DT

Thursday 16 June Physics

Friday 17 June Science

Tuesday 21 June Chemistry

Thursday 23 June Physics (all day)

Additional week Retake window for ECDL and BTEC coursework

Mathematics Questionnaire

One of our Maths teachers who is studying for a Master's Degree at Southampton University is planning to do some research into how mind-sets may, or may not, affect progress in mathematics. The research involves a simple questionnaire in which the students will be asked to respond to twenty statements, by ticking boxes by each statement, that indicate whether they 'Strongly agree', 'Agree', 'Disagree' or 'Strongly disagree'. The students' names will not be required, just the maths set that they are in. The students who have been invited to take part will be bringing home an information sheet which will allow you to 'Opt-out' if you do not wish your child to participate in the study. It will be assumed that if the form to 'Opt-out' has not been returned within a week, that your child has your consent to take part.

If you have further questions please contact Mrs. S Burton at Sab1r13@soton.ac.uk

The outcome of the research will help us to plan better to meet the needs of our students in their maths lessons. Thank you in anticipation for your co-operation.

Summer is nearly here!

Ryde Lawn Tennis If you are interested in learning tennis or just wanting to get fit in a fun and social way then head along to Ryde Lawn on a Monday at 12.30 or a Wednesday at 1pm. You haven't got to be a member, plus the equipment is all supplied along with the coaching! Tackt-Isle Adventures For 6 weeks starting 3rd May until 7th June we are working alongside Tackt-Isle Adventures to bring you a course for 14-17 year olds to try out windsurfing, powerkiting, segway, air wheels and more! All for only £7.50 a week! If you would like to get involved please contact: 01983 875542 Horse Course For Women We have a brilliant course starting up for women who would like to meet other like-minded women whilst working with the horses. This course is run by the fantastic Bodster Equine Assisted Learning C.I.C and will be starting on the 9th May! If you would like to book then please contact: joandgi@googlemail.com or call 01983 854858. Touch Rugby A FREE session for ages 18+ starting up on the 9th May! This will be running at Wootton Bridge Recreation Ground every Monday. Just turn up and join in! Chair Exercise Class Starting in East Cowes on the 12th May, then running every Thursday at 10am. This session will be held at East Cowes Parkside Pavilion. Perfect session for those wanting to get active in a completely different environment whilst having a good time! If you are interested then please contact Lucy: 07561 114143 Westridge Golf Club Due to the brilliant success of the previous courses, Westridge are again running a 6 week course for only £10 in total! All equipment is included and it is a casual dress code. They have two dates for you to take advantage of: Wednesdays from 15th June at 6.45pm & Saturdays from 18th June at 10am. To book your place contact: 01983 613131 Cycling We are looking to run a variety of cycles around the island throughout the summer. If you are interested then please let us know by contacting: sports.unit@iow.gov.uk This includes: family, women only, social cycles.

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Five Non-Negotiables to get us to ‘Good’

A colleague’s role within our

non-negotiables

A student’s role within our

non-negotiables

Will start and end lessons and

tutor time on time and not

accept poor punctuality from

students.

Will be punctual and will not

attempt to leave lessons or

tutor time early. Students who

are not punctual will be

detained after school.

Will follow our agreed staff

dress code and insist that

students follow our agreed

uniform code.

Will follow our agreed student

dress code in lessons and in

tutor time. In some

circumstances, a limited time

period to get this right may be

given. Students persistently

out of uniform will be isolated

from lessons.

Will not use a mobile phone,

headphones or other

electronic devices in a lesson

or tutor time and not allow

students to do so.

Will not use a mobile phone,

headphones or other

electronic devices in a lesson

or tutor time. These items will

be confiscated.

Will act and speak

professionally towards

students and colleagues and

insist that students do the

same.

Will not be abusive to staff

and students. When

necessary, fixed term

exclusions and parental

meetings will support this.

Have a right to be able to

teach the lesson or tutor time

they have planned and insist

that students let them do so.

Will not persistently disrupt a

well-planned lesson or tutor

time. Students who spoil the

learning of others will be

removed from lessons.