Did you know?
Frequent absence can add up to a considerable amount of lost learning and can seriously disadvantage your child in adult life.
- 5 minutes late every day means around 3 ½ days of education are missed
- a score of 90% in a test would be a good result but 90% attendance means that a child will have missed around 100 lessons over a school year.
The majority of our students are on time to school every day. Thank you for your ongoing support in ensuring that your daughter attends school on time every day. Lesson 1 begins promptly at 8:45am, which means that your daughter needs to be in her seat waiting for the register to be taken by 08:40am.
Students who are late, without a valid reason, will sit in a 30 minute after school detention on the same day.
Dates for your Calendar:
- 17th October 2024 – Sixth Form English Trip to Othello
- 24th October 2024 – INSET DAY SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS
- 25th October 2024 -INSET DAY SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS
- 4th November 2024 – Year 7 Chai & Chat Afternoon 4.30pm – SCHOOL HALL
- 5th November 2024 – Year 8 Chai & Chat Afternoon 4.30pm – SCHOOL HALL
- 4th November 2024 – Year 9 Chai & Chat Afternoon 4.30pm – SCHOOL HALL
The Importance of Lanyards
We understand you may have recently received a phone call or an email from one of our Pastoral Managers regarding your daughter’s lanyard, or perhaps your daughter has mentioned the matter herself. We want to take a moment to explain why we are placing emphasis on students wearing their lanyards daily.
Benjamin Zephaniah Future Writers competition
Birmingham City University is throwing a writing competition party, and everyone’s invited! Let’s talk about the legend himself, Benjamin Zephaniah, born & raised in Handsworth and became a national gem with his mind-blowing poetry.
He didn’t stop there—he’s also rocked the stage as an actor, musician, and even a professor! Benjamin turned his life experiences—like battling dyslexia, facing incarceration, racism, and celebrating his Jamaican roots—into powerful words, all while championing human rights and making sure everyone could join the fun.
His writing has inspired countless adults and children alike, leaving an unforgettable mark on the vibrant city of Birmingham!
To find out more, and to enter please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/future-writers or email futurewriters@bcu.ac.uk
Parent Parking
Dear Parents/Carers, We kindly remind you to avoid parking in the prohibited and marked areas at the end of the…
