Weekly Update – 24 January 2025
As per the details sent out from Mr John on Wednesday, the staff football match due to take place this afternoon has been postponed until a later date.
Thank you if you have already filled in the survey regarding the proposed ‘Learning at Calthorpe’ Evening (for parents of Years 7-11). Mrs Skarzynski has had 115 replies so far which are proving really helpful in shaping the event. As a reminder, the purpose of the evening is to be a hands-on, practical event where you will be ‘taught’ and experience for yourselves what it is like to be a learner at Calthorpe Park School. The proposal has a variety of models which include lessons, assemblies and drop ins. There have been some great suggestions so far in terms of topics that we might cover in the drop-in session. Please fill in the form to give your views and help shape what should be a fantastic evening of learning.
Junior UKMT Club will start from Wednesday 5th Feb from 3-4pm in X1 for students in year 7 and 8 who like thinking outside the box and problem solving. This helps to prepare for the UKMT competition on 1st May. Students can find out more from their maths teacher or from Mrs Powell. Students are welcome to just come along and see what it is all about. Entries to the competition will be made later this term.
We have updated our range of Recommended Reads for the Spring term and these can be found both on our Library News page and directly on the website. These are suggestions for Years 7,8 and 9, with additional options for KS4 to support students in choices of reading for pleasure. Some of the books have been chosen to complement their English curriculum, but the overall aim is to provide a range of styles and stories to entertain. Students can use the lists to help their reading, with availability both in the library and on our digital reading app, Sora. Please see our Library News page for further guidance on how to get the Sora app.
At this time of year, we see an increase in some common conditions; please see information below regarding help from pharmacies. Attendance and School Health and Welfare Officers
Trips: Our Year 7 students embarked on two much-anticipated trips to Winchester Cathedral, and both were fantastic days filled with learning, exploration and fun!
The students behaved wonderfully throughout and fully immersed themselves in the activities. They experienced “A Day in the Life of a Monk,” where they wore monks habits and learned how monks communicated using sign language during their vow of silence—especially when it came to asking for food! They also took on the role of archaeologists, digging for artefacts and discovering clues about the past.
A highlight of the day was the fascinating tour of the cathedral. The students were captivated by the incredible historical facts and stories surrounding Winchester Cathedral’s long, varied, and often brutal history. It was a pleasure to see our students engaging so enthusiastically and making the most of this unique learning opportunity.
A huge thank you to all the staff and cathedral guides who made the trip such a success!
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