Year 11 News & Information

Musician Robbie Boyd Anti-drugs talk

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 10:31

A MUSICIAN caught the attention of Spowston Community High School students with a special performance and a message to keep clear of drugs.

Robbie Boyd, who fronts The Robbie Boyd Band, visited Sprowston Community High School,  to give an awareness talk on behalf of DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education).

His folk band has performed on ITV’s This Morning and is already in the top 20 of MTV’s Brand New Unsigned 2013 and will hopefully support the next Coldplay tour of South America this Autumn.

Robbie played songs and then talked to the students about the dangers of drugs and peer pressure while growing up, drawing on his own experiences. It was great for our students to have an important topic delivered by someone they related to.  Robbie was a great visitor to school, spending lots of time after the performances chatting to students.

Pete Sewell
Head of Year 11

Year 11 Parents' Focus Group - 25 April 2013

Friday, 19 April 2013 00:00

The next Year 11 Parents Focus Group takes places on Thursday 25 April starting at 9:15am. If you are a Parent, Guardian, Carer or extended family of a Year 11 student, please come along, we will be discussing 'Exam Preparation'.

Peter Sewell
Head of Year 11

GCSE Maths Revision Classes

Thursday, 18 April 2013 08:54

The school is running after school revision sessions on Wednesday and Thursdays, 15:30 - 16:30, starting Wednesday 24 April and Thursday 25 April up until the maths exams in June.  Students may choose to attend one of these sessions, not both.

Please download and complete the reply slip (see link below) and return to the school office by Tuesday 23 April. There are only a limited number places which will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Download a copy of the reply slip (pdf, 24Kb)

Revision Evening

Friday, 15 March 2013 10:24

Many thanks to the students, parents and staff that attended the revision evening on 7 March. There were loads of superb workshops put on by staff and the comments from students and parents were very positive. Mr Schamp is coming into an assembly soon to share his tips for a stress free revision period!

We are approaching the end of National Apprenticeship Fortnight. Log on to the National website regularly for details of the new apprenticeships which are coming on line all the time www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Access to music have an Open Day coming up on Saturday 23 March (11am - 2pm) and a Taster Day on Wednesday 10 April (10am - 3pm). Their centre is based at EPIC Studios (114 Magdalen St, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1JD) and offers a wide range of music courses for school leavers, from beginners to advanced level.  Check them out at www.accesstomusic.co.uk/

Pete Sewell
Head of Year 11

National Citizen Service: It all starts at yes!

Last Updated (Tuesday, 05 March 2013 13:55)

National Citizen Service (NCS) has returned for 2013, offering Year 11 and Year 12 students the chance to make a positive impact in their schools and communities while enhancing their CVs, improving their attitudes and behaviour and developing vital skills for work and study.

NCS gives 16 and 17 year olds from different backgrounds a unique opportunity that helps build your skills for work and life, making friends with new people and face new and challenging experiences on residential weeks away from home.  They will also work with businesses and local community organisations to design and deliver social action project on an issue that matters to them.

The programme takes place over several weeks out of school time, during holidays and weekends.  Fees for participants are capped and bursaries are available for the most disadvantaged pupils to ensure that NCS is accessible to all.  Further information is available on the NCS website at www.NCSyes.co.uk.

Year 11 Parent Focus Group Minutes - 13 February 2013

Friday, 15 February 2013 00:00

Click to download a copy of the Year 11 Parent Focus Group minutes (pdf, 24Kb)

Next Meeting - Thursday 25 April 2013

Year 11 inspired by British Explorer

Last Updated (Tuesday, 05 March 2013 09:46)

Year 11 were inspired and challenged by explorer George Bullard www.georgebullard.co.uk this morning in assembly. George has led groups in the Amazon, India, Arctic and Antarctic. He holds the world record for the longest unsupported polar expedition and is still only 23 years old. He spoke about his experiences and challenged the year group to sign up to an expedition with British Exploring http://www.britishexploring.org/ There was a massive buzz around the hall and lots of students were inspired enough to ask for more information. I hope that somone from the year group decides to follow in George's footsteps.

Pete Sewell
Head of Year 11

Maths Revision Classes during half term

Tuesday, 05 February 2013 12:41

These will take place for March entry GCSE students during half term at the school. Students will have the opportunity to work through GCSE questions and will receive guidance where necessary. Mr Daunt will be running the sessions in the AB block.

Higher GCSE students

Students are invited to attend 2 sessions, one on Monday 18 February and one on Tuesday 19 February. The time of the session could be morning or afternoon and will be issued to the student during the week before half term.

Please download and complete the reply slip (see link below) and return to the school office by Monday 11 February. There are only a limited number of places which will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Click to download reply slip for Higher GCSE Students (pdf, 120Kb)

Foundation GCSE students

Students are invited to attend one double session on Monday 18 February. The time of the session could be morning or afternoon and will be issued to the student during the week before half term.

Please download and complete the reply slip (see link below) and return to the school office by Monday 11 February. There are only a limited number of places which will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Click to download reply slip for Foundation GCSE Students (pdf, 120Kb)

Year 11 Parent Focus Group Minutes - 13 December 2012

Tuesday, 08 January 2013 10:27

Click to download a copy of the Year 11 Parent Focus Group minutes (pdf, 24Kb)

Next Meeting - Thursday February 4th 2013

Year 11 Support

Tuesday, 18 December 2012 09:05

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support for the school and your child over the last term and to give you some ways in which you can further support your child as they enter the most stressful and challenging time of their school life to date. I have provided two documents which contains information, advice and details about future events these are available to download below.

If you are concerned about your child’s progress and would like to come into school for a progress meeting please don’t hesitate to ring me. This is what I am here for and it is never an inconvenience to hear from you. In fact it is a delight.

To download a copy of the letter for parents which contains information, advice and details about future events click here

For the 12 days of Christmas Revision Guide click here