Useful Information & News for Parents

Student Photographs

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 11:30

Student photographs have now been distributed to students, and sibling photographs will follow later this week. We have two collection dates for money for Van Cols, the schools photographers, these being Tuesday 23 October, and Tuesday 6 November.  If you could please get your money into school via Mrs Stearman or Main Reception before these dates we will forward this to Van Cols.

We also have an additional mop up session on Wednesday 14 November at 13.30pm, venue to be confirmed, for any student or siblings who has missed the first two sessions.  Details will be passed along to students nearer the time. Any questions please speak to a member of the office team.

Download a copy of the evaluations from the Internet Safety Evening

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 07:40

A huge thank you to the parents, carers and students who attended the Internet Safety Evening on the 8 October.   This relaxed and informal event gave us an invaluable opportunity to share directly with parents and students some hard hitting and powerful information about the potential dangers of the internet, including the potential presence of predators on the internet, cyber bullying and the importance to young people of managing their digital profile so that images/content does not adversely affect their well being and future employability.  We were delighted by the attendance and the very positive comments made by those who attended and we will certainly take action to respond to some of the comments and suggestions made.

Liz Wood
Deputy Head (ECM and Student Services)

Download a copy of the evaluations from the Internet Safety Evening (pdf, 72Kb)

Introducing our new Pastoral Support Worker Claire Pullen

Monday, 01 October 2012 08:08

Claire Pullen, Pastoral
Support Worker at SCHS

Hello, I am Claire Pullen, the new Pastoral Support Worker at Sprowston Community High School and I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about myself and what this new role will include.

For the past four years, I have worked as an Academic Mentor within The Kett Sixth Form partnership supporting students on many different levels through their Sixth Form courses. I have now joined Sprowston on a full time basis as Pastoral Support Worker and am looking forward to meeting the students who I will be working with over the next few weeks.

In my new role, I will be working with students in receipt of Free School Meals and Looked After Children across year’s seven to eleven. Whilst the needs of these students will of course vary greatly, in my role I will support students through both academic and social mentoring, identifying and working with students on barriers which may affect their learning. This includes areas where, as a school, we can financially support students, through provision of resources such as revision aids or uniform. I will work with students individually or in small groups, liaising where necessary with other departments in school, parents or external agencies.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further, please don’t hesitate to contact me by telephoning the school or emailing me, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Recommended Authors for Reluctant Readers

Thursday, 27 September 2012 08:42

The school library have put together a list of recommended authors for young people who are reluctant to read.  To view the list please click on the link below.

Recommended Authors for Reluctant Readers (pdf, 236Kb)

Personal Safety Day - 8 October 2012

Wednesday, 26 September 2012 11:06

As a school we are committed to ensuring that the school community is safe and that we equip our students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to keep themselves safe and to manage risk.

Whilst the internet affords huge opportunities for learning and leisure, we recognise that it also brings with it challenges and potential risks to the safety of young people.   We use the curriculum to make our students aware of the strategies they need to use to keep themselves safe and ensure that this message is reinforced through the pastoral programme.

On the evening of Monday 8 October, we will be offering an evening for parents and students to learn more about internet safety.   This evening, which will run from 6-7pm, will be a relatively informal evening during which we will cover a range of issues including the use of social networking sites, cyber bullying and some of the legal issues that underpin this complex area.  Light refreshments will be provided.

We very much hope that you can join us for this evening which will include opportunities for questions and answers.

Germany Trip 2012 Update: 11 July

Wednesday, 11 July 2012 09:16

We've had an update for Day 1 of the Germany trip:

Day 1 and we left school at 1am for our long journey to the Black Forest. Crossing the English Channel was uneventful and we then drove through France before arriving at our hotel at around 6.30pm local time. After a buffet dinner we went to a local lake where some played frisbee and football whilst Mr Davis entertained us with his ukulele!  A quick stop at the local ice cream parlour and it was off to bed for some much needed sleep.

Paris, France Trip: Update 6 July

Friday, 06 July 2012 07:28

The students had a great day at Parc Asterix today and the rain held off just long enough as to not spoil the fun. However, most of them were already soaked from the many water rides!

The group then shared some delicious French cakes and sang Happy Birthday to Laura Clabon.

Some of the students recreated Roman times with a gladiatorial performance with plastic spears and swords.  The evening was rounded off with dinner at the Monte Carlo restaurant just by the Arc de Triumph.

Just a reminder to parents not to park on the school front car park.  We hope to arrive at school at the estimated time of 10.30pm.  Any considerable time difference and you will be notified.

Paris, France trip: Update 04 July

Thursday, 05 July 2012 07:58

We've had another update for day 3 of our Paris trip, this time from Miss Coe:

Another sticky hot day in Paris - was 26 degrees at 10.30pm on the way back to the hotel. Spent a wonderful morning at Monet's house and water gardens in Giverny. Had lunch consisting of various meats, cheeses and smoked salmon by the river at Vernon before moving on to Auvers Sur L'Oise to visit the house of Van Gogh. The day was rounded off with ten pin bowling. The group are all very excited about the trip to Parc Asterix tomorrow and the weather forecast is looking good.

Paris, France trip: Update 03 July

Wednesday, 04 July 2012 09:44

We've had another update for our Paris trip through from Mr. Causon:

Another successful day, weather up to 24 degrees! Spent the day in central Paris, nice boat trip on the Seine to start the day. Had a picnic lunch at the foot of the Eiffel Tower before climbing the 600+ stairs to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

Afternoon spent at the Sacre Coeur and Montmartre. The students are getting into the spirit of the trip, some eating snails in garlic and Daniel Porter (pictured right) with his purchase of a beret.

Paris, France trip: Update 02 July

Tuesday, 03 July 2012 07:48

Mr. Causon has sent us an update on the school trip to Paris:

We've arrived safely and settled in well to the hotel - overlooking Paris. Some people have a bedroom view of the Eiffel Tower! Drive down was good, managed to stop at Nausica Sea-Life centre. Journey to the hotel gave us chance for a guided tour of Paris by night which was a good taster for today's activities. We've all just had breakfast - pain au chocolat, crepes, fruit, continental, cereal, coffee, juice, and more (not each) - now ready for another long day!