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Headteacher Letter 25.02.2020 Covid19 Coronavirus Update Public Health England advice to schools

GCSE Exam Dates 2020

The government is closely monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus and is taking action at home and abroad. The overall risk of Coronavirus to the UK remains moderate. However we understand that people may be concerned where there are children, students or staff returning from or visiting China. Public Health England and the Foreign Office have issued advice for anyone travelling to the area. This can be found at: • https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china • https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-and-avian-flu-advice-for-travel-to-china Latest information and advice can also be found at: • https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus Please attached guidance here.

What is the Internet of Things? Our homes have become even more connected. More families are buying internet-enabled devices such as smart speakers, toys that connect to the internet and even Bluetooth enabled toothbrushes. In this article, ThinkuKnow explains what is meant by the ‘Internet of Things’ and how to use these devices safely with your child.

Seasonal Netiquette - some good advice from ThinkuKnow  

Today has seen an amazing lesson taken by our Mental Health Ambassadors including: - Gracie, Abi, Grace, Hannah and Amy. They delivered a lesson on Body confidence to 22 Year 8 students who eagerly listened to the girls. The young ambassadors designed and developed their own lesson plan and collated the resources. Some of the activities included: - · A positive message activity · Write a positive comment peer activity · Group discussion about key terminology · A worksheet developed by the girls about inside and out. This activity allows individually to put down their [...]

Leo Ellis, who scored 10 Grade 9s in his GCSEs this summer, has been commended by the Royal Astronomical Society for being one of the top twelve performing students in the country in GCSE Astronomy.  He has won an opportunity to make a presentation to the RAS in London.  Congratulations Leo, the sky's the limit...!

31 CCBC Students return from Tanzania:  the fifth annual trip to Macechu School in Tanzania came to an end this week with 31 students learning alongside their Tanzanian peers.  Many friendships were forged, cultural understandings enhanced and a rewarding time had by all.  Students integrated well into the school environment, exploring gender equality issues in particular.  Ecology was also a key learning area with snorkelling trips to a marine reserve, trekking in mountain rain forest and safari in the Ngorongoro Crater.

Thank you to all the students who supported the Key Stage 3 Disco on Thursday 10th October. We raised almost £400 to go towards the IT infrastructure fund - well done! A big thank you also to all the staff who made it possible.