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There’s an educational guru from New Zealand called Professor Hattie. He must be one of the most influential educationists in the world and his research is respected across the political spectrum. One of his key findings is the huge value of giving learners constructive feedback so that they are clear about what they’ve done well, what they need to improve and how to reach their target. Hattie has found that this kind of response from teachers is much more powerful in enhancing learning than many of the other strategies schools use – it has more impact than homework, for example. Hattie’s findings have confirmed that there needs to be a regular individual dialogue between teachers and students, orally and in writing. This approach, often called Assessment for Learning or AFL, can produce great benefits in terms of improving teacher/pupil relationships and motivating learners to be more reflective and autonomous.
From September 2013 the price of the set 2 course school lunch will
increase by only 5p, from £1.95 to £2.00 per day. The main high school
price list has also been reviewed and prices increased accordingly.
Our new prospectus is now available. The online link is here.
From Monday the 1st of July all year 8 students moving into year 9 will be required to bring a reading book to school with them everyday.
It is our aim that all students should have the chance to read for at least 20 minutes per day and reading for pleasure should be encouraged at every opportunity.
This means that a reading book is a vital piece of equipment and should be placed on desks along with their handbook and writing material at the start of every lesson.
We know that students who read are students who succeed and instilling a lifelong love of literacy is important to us all.
Students are also permitted to read ebooks on portable and handheld devices as per our acceptable use policy.
Please see the LRC section of the website for new releases, borrowing procedures and opening times.
Thank you
In September we will be changing our PE kit for pupils who are new to the school in year 7. For other year groups this is entirely optional. Please read below for more information.
