Staffing

Meadowpark - two ASN auxiliaries were appointed last Friday based on pre-employment check. Interviews take place this week for one permanent and one temporary teaching member of staff.

Mobile phones

I wanted to give parents/carers an update on our new mobile phone procedures and to thank you for your continued support.

The impact has been very positive. Staff have reported improved focus, engagement, and participation in lessons, with fewer distractions and more positive interactions between pupils and staff. While some pupils have found the change more challenging than others, the vast majority have responded well and have adapted quickly to our expectations.

Encouragingly, the number of phones being confiscated is already decreasing as pupils become more familiar with the expectations and the benefits of creating a phone free learning environment.

Thank you for the excellent support you have given us. Your partnership has been invaluable in helping us establish these routines, and we appreciate your continued support as we work together to ensure all young people get the very best from their time in school.

Study Support/Extra- Curricular

The timetable for this year can be accessed here.

Assemblies

Next week’s assemblies will be on the importance of attendance and punctuality

Rights Respecting Schools (RRSA)

Our Right of the week is Article 37 -Protection in war

Governments should not recruit children into the armed forces.

Governments should make sure that children are given extra protection when there is a war or armed conflict.

The Committee on the Rights of the Child has made it clear that no child under 18 should be recruited to the armed forces.

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