This week in the KEVI HWGA Newsletter:
- Importance of Regular Attendance:
- Regular attendance is crucial for both individual students and the entire class.
- Absent students may struggle academically, find it hard to make friends, and face challenges in their future education and career.
- Birmingham City Council strongly discourages pupil absence during term time.
- Impact of Frequent Absence:
- Missing even a few minutes each day accumulates to significant lost learning.
- A 90% attendance rate means missing around 100 lessons in a school year.
- For your calendar:
- 27th 30th May 2024 – Half-term holidays
- 3rd June 2024 – School re-opens for all year groups
- 12th June 2024 – Parent Drop In – LGBTQIA+ (10:45 – 11:30)
- 24th June 2024 – Parent Drop In – Summer Reading (10:45 – 11:30)
- 9th July 2024 – Parent Drop In – Supporting Learning over the summer (10:45 – 11:30)
- 15th July 2024 – Parent Drop In – Safeguarding (10:45 – 11:30)
- Uniform Changes:
- Blazers are no longer compulsory; jumpers remain part of the uniform.
- Hoodies are not allowed on campus, and school coats should be simple without large logos.
- Curriculum Family Guides:
- Curriculum plans for each year group are available on the school website.
- These guides help parents understand what subjects are taught each term.
- HPL Parent information – Supporting your child with HPL at home.
- Year 11 and Year 13 Masterclasses Schedule.
- Upcoming Trips: Various trips are planned for different year groups, including Drayton Manor and Alton Towers.
- Available SEN Workshops to help you support your child at school and home.
- Health and Well-Being: Information on anxiety, iron deficiency, and healthy friendships is available.
- Free School Meals: Register on Arbor for free school meals eligibility.
- School News: Stay updated with school news via the website or social media.
Read all of this and more in the KEVI HWGA Newsletter for June 7th 2024 below:
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This week in the KEVI HWGA Newsletter: Attendance Importance: Regular attendance is crucial for academic success, maintaining friendships, and avoiding…
