Every week I send out via parentmail a Headteacher’s Bulletin to all students, parents, staff and governors with the latest news, important notices, and exciting opportunities around the Milton Keynes area. The current bulletin is set out for you below along with previous bulletins from this term.
3rd July Headteacher’s Bulletin
Dear Parent/Carer,
I hope this email finds you well.
Sports day
Due to the hot weather our annual sports week has been spread over two weeks, coming to a head with the track and field events today. This is always a highlight of the school calendar and a fantastic way for students to represent their houses with such pride and enthusiasm! Over the course of the two weeks, students have been participating in their team events, which included Bench ball, Football, Handball, Rounders, Table Tennis and Dodge ball. It is great watching students work as a team, demonstrate skill and athleticism and, most important of all, having fun. This morning the field events took place, followed by the track events this afternoon. It is always a joy to see the whole school on the sports field supporting their house and this year dressed in their house colours! I am pleased to let you know the results for sports week are as follows.
1st – Brunel
2nd – Darwin
3rd – Newton
4th – Curie
5th – Stephenson
Well done to all who participated over the fortnight. I would also like to say a big thank you to the PE Faculty for facilitating a fantastic house event as always.
Parking
This is a topic that we have often covered in the bulletin, but unfortunately, it is still a matter of concern. The traffic and road usage within the school vicinity can be extremely dangerous at times. We often see parents dropping students off in the middle of the moving traffic, which not only causes a lot of congestion, but it is extremely unsafe. I am asking that you think carefully before letting your child out of the car and, if possible, park some distance away. There are plenty of spots within walking distance where cars can be parked easily and for free. I would ask for your support in reiterating the importance of road safety with your children, particularly when there is heavy traffic around. We do not want there to be any accidents, so please do think carefully when using the surrounding roads.
St Marks Meals
As you will know we are proud suppliers of St. Mark’s Meals boxes. Please be assured that if you are in need of any support over the summer holidays, you can collect as many boxes as you need from our reception. Additionally, we remind parents that students eligible for free school meals can participate in the Milton Keynes Council Holiday Activities and Food program during the half term. More information can be found here.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A reminder that our spectacular production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens next Tuesday, with performances in the Meeting Hall on 7th, 8th and 9th July from 7.00pm–9.30pm. As our first full-scale school musical in seven years, this is a special event showcasing the incredible talents of students, both on stage and behind the scenes. We would love to see the Meeting Hall full for all three performances, giving students the audience they deserve after months of hard work. Tickets are on sale now via the link here, so please book and support our students by coming along to what promises to be a fantastic evening of entertainment. We would also like to remind parents that our Crowdfunder campaign is now live and can be accessed here, with donations helping to fund costumes, set design, props and technical equipment. We look forward to welcoming you to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Online safety
Please see the poster below regarding the importance of online safety and talking to people online.
Bikeability
This week twenty four students from Years 7-9 took part in Level 2 Bikeability. This a scheme run by the Milton Keynes Council with a focus on teaching students how to cycle safely on local roads. Students are put through their paces and spend all day cycling round Milton Keynes, totally 10-19 miles! Well done to all that took part the instructors were very impressed with all students.
Enrichment reminder
A reminder that next week is our final Enrichment day of the year. If your child has an inhaler or epi-pen they must bring this with them on the day.
Word of the week
The word of the week next week is antagonise, meaning, to incur or provoke the hostility of.
Coming up next week
All week – Blooming with brilliance
New staff induction – Monday 6th July
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Opening night – Tuesday 7th July
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Wednesday 8th July
New Parent Drop in – Wednesday 8th July
Human Rights and Responsibility Conference – Wednesday 8th July
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Thursday 9th July
Enrichment Day and Year 12 Future Day – Friday 10th July
Have a great weekend.
Kind regards,
Mr Steed
Headteacher
