Dear Parents/Guardians
Welcome back to the start of a new half term leading us up to the Easter break.
Staffing Update
I am delighted to report that before the half term break we successfully appointed three new members of staff in readiness for next academic year: a SEND coordinator, Maths/STEAM teacher, and a HUMAN teacher. Along with a Science/STEAM teacher we have already appointed, this means we are fully staffed from a teaching point of view for next year. We are looking forward to working with our new colleagues and they will start their staff induction with us in June.
In addition, Simon Walters, our new Emotional Welfare Officer, will start his new role on March 1st.
In the coming weeks we will begin our recruitment of Learning Coaches for next academic year too.
Extended Study and after school clubs
Extended Study and after school clubs will be running as normal this week.
- MONDAY: Sports / Extended Study
- TUESDAY: Extended Study
- WEDNESDAY: Extended Study
- THURSDAY: Sports / Extended Study / Minecraft
Visit to Sikh Temple – Monday 21st February
Students have a fantastic start to our new term with a fieldwork visit to a local Gurdwara in Newcastle. Information on what students need for this visit has already been posted by Ms Tatters in an earlier post. This is part of an expedition entitled – “Do Your Bit” with a focus on the sacrifice made by ALL during the first World War.
Note that this is tomorrow morning, Monday 21st February. Further details have been provided by Ms Tatters, expedition lead, in an earlier post. Please make sure that you have read this and are aware of arrangements for lunch.
Lateral Flow Testing
Until further notice – Please continue to support us with lateral flow testing your each Sunday and Wednesday evening and that you make sure you enter results into our website on each of these occasions
This is especially important now that the government has decided to remove “masks” as one of the mitigation measures in schools although we are happy for students (and staff) to continue wearing masks if they feel more comfortable doing so.
COVID infections are still very high in the community. If you require any extra LF testing kits please let us know.
We will continue to keep doors and windows open for ventilation so students are advised to bring multiple layers to school to keep warm. This is how we look after each other – We are Crew.
Digital Leaders
Students will find out who has been successful in their application to become a digital leader on Monday. Excitingly, these students will also have an opportunity to visit our Doncaster secondary schools very soon to meet with their peers and learn more about their role.
Calendar dates
Our calendar can be found here.
As usual if you have any questions please get in touch with your child’s crew leader in the first instance.
Best wishes
Mark Lovatt
Principal