Next week, students in Years 7 to 10 will complete their end-of-term Maths assessments. Each class will sit two papers: one non-calculator paper and one calculator paper. To support students with their preparation, this week’s Sparx extended study is optional so they can focus on revision.

All students have access to the relevant Sparx codes for the Autumn term on Google Classroom in their Get Smart Guides. They can also make use of the KS3 and GCSE Resources Padlet, available through Google Classroom. If you have any questions about these resources, please contact Rebecca Marshall.

Assessment Dates

G32 Class 1 (Year 7)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Wednesday 17th December: Calculator (45 minutes)

G32 Class 2 (Year 7)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Thursday 18th December: Calculator (45 minutes)

G31 Class 1 (Year 8)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Tuesday 16th December: Calculator (45 minutes)

G31 Class 2 (Year 8)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Wednesday 17th December: Calculator (45 minutes)

G30 Class 1 (Year 9)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Wednesday 17th December: Calculator (45 minutes)

G30 Class 2 (Year 9)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Tuesday 16th December: Calculator (45 minutes)

G29 Class 1 and 2 (Year 10)
Monday 15th December: Non-calculator (45 minutes)
Tuesday 16th December: Calculator (45 minutes)

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Congratulations to Katie and Mason who competed in a night fishing challenge to raise money for South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade. As a group, the event raised £1,212.20!

Mason came 1st and Katie came 3rd – well done to you both!

Good Afternoon, this is a reminder that students who have consent will receive their flu immunisation in school tomorrow. If you have any questions regarding this then please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Hector competed in the British trampoline championships this weekend. He finished in 12th place in his individual event and is now the British bronze medalist in trampoline synchro! An amazing achievement!

G28 have engaged energetically and enthusiastically with Romeo and Juliet this term and have shown the same level of excitement about this debate.

Many of the students had already prepared arguments in their own time, knowing they would only have 30 minutes to prepare in their groups.

I have attached photos of the students preparations and also a screenshot of my notes that I took during the debate. You can clearly see the sophistication of the arguments raised and supported by textual evidence.

Fantastic work G28!

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• difficulty managing your emotions
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• experiencing changes in your mood

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These items have been left during last week’s Outward Bound adventure. If you recognise any items that belong to your child, please ask them to come to the front desk on Monday to collect them. Thank-you.