Dear Families

I would like to start by acknowledging the fantastic performance of our students at the regional area sports event held at Saffron Lane. They truly embodied our core value of resilience and made us all proud with their outstanding participation. It's moments like these that remind us of the remarkable potential within our school.  More details are below.

On a celebratory note, I'm delighted to share that we've had another hugely positive week for rewards. Numerous new rewards have been added to the class charts store, including some shopping vouchers, including JD Sports, Game and Selfridges (!) and we're currently planning some end-of-year events for our students. More details will be provided after the break, so stay tuned for further updates.

I'd like to address a specific matter concerning our Year 11 students.  They have been incredibly resilient through their examinations, and now, they are just about halfway through.  Parents should be as proud as we are with them. We have worked on resilience with students since they joined us in Year 7 and this is the very reason why- to prepare them for the rigours of a difficult exam period where they have to keep pushing on through.  They do this so well!  However, as we approach the final stretch of the academic year, it's crucial that all Year 11 students maintain regular attendance at school. We understand that appointments may arise, but we kindly request formal notification to be provided to the House Manager before any absence is authorised. Our goal is to ensure that our students have access to revision sessions and specialist subject teachers, providing them with the best possible preparation for their upcoming examinations. This is a key marginal gain, and we ask for your support in upholding this expectation throughout the rest of their academic year.  There isn’t long left!

Year 10 are also in the middle of their PPE examinations, and they also are demonstrating their determination and drive as they complete their core examinations in the same hall as the year 11s are completing their final exams.  This is to prepare them for the exam period and where they will be at this time next year.  Our view is to try to make sure that students are familiar with the process. Therefore, it feels less daunting when they get to the real thing.

We held our Transition evening last night. It was wonderful to see new parents and students join us.  It was equally warming to see our current students so keen to help out with a smile.  Students from all years were an absolute credit to you and the school.  We will make sure we reward all of our helpers for their efforts.  They were truly inspiring.

I take the opportunity to wish you a lovely, restful half term break, and we will see students back at school at the usual time on Monday 3^rd June.

Mr S Greiff

On Tuesday 21^st May, we took 80 students over to Saffron Lane to compete in our annual area athletics event. Despite the rain, students were incredible on the day with many placing in the top 3 in their event. Congratulations to our Year 8 boys who placed 2^nd in the area; a fantastic achievement. Also, a huge well done to all students that have qualified for the County Track and Field Athletics event taking place at Loughborough University on Thursday 20^th June. Good luck!

We are  excited to announce two amazing opportunities that we have running after half term to increase girls' participation in sport and physical activity. We have Kibworth Town Football Club delivering engaging girl's football sessions every Wednesday, 3:15-4:15pm. We also have a brand new Girls Active club which aims to provide a safe and supporting environment for all girls to get active running on Mondays 3:15-4:15pm. Please keep a look-out for a letter that will provide further information on both of the clubs.

A reminder about an event for Year 7 and Year 8 students only on Friday 7^th June. Please note that the date on the sponsorship form is no longer correct – this was printed a while ago and to save paper we have kept the original forms. Our date is definitely June 7^th!

The students had an assembly about this event a few weeks ago, and we will be giving them more information about it next week.

We are pleased to let you know that we are taking part in a sponsored Colour Dash in support of Leicester Children's holidays, a charity we work in partnership with and a charity which we receive support from for some of our children. Leicester Children's Holidays is a local children’s charity which helps disadvantaged children in a variety of ways, including holidays and short breaks, funding towards school trips, access to mental health support and offering out of school activities.

Building on their success of the Colour Dash last year, where 25 schools took part, on Friday 7^th June 2024 our school along with 49 other schools will complete the Colour Dash. Over 14,000 Leicestershire children will be taking part in this amazing event.

Students will run around a set course at school whilst being showered with coloured powder (by staff), and this year biodegradable and ecofriendly glitter! As the theme is Sparkle and Shine! Colour powder is not harmful to people or the environment.  It is made from corn starch, dyed with food-grade colouring.

On Friday 7^th June 2024, students in Year 7 and Year 8 only will need to come in sports wear (preferably old). The clothes will get covered in powder colour. If your child wishes, they can also wear swimming goggles or sunglasses to protect their eyes – however, these are not needed.

Please ask friends and family to sponsor your child for this event using the sponsorship form they will bring home next week.

The QR code on the sponsorship form can be scanned to donate online through Apple and Google Pay, but still please complete the sponsorship form with the details.

Thank you in advance for your support of this event.

Please note, The charity's just giving page for the colour dash is LCH Colour Dash Just Giving Page

Here are the standings as we approach the end of term:

1. Watermead
2. Bradgate
3. Knighton
4. Clarendon

Keep up the great work everyone!

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