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Thought for the week: A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk.
Word of the Week: Presenter – To introduce a television or radio show. Big Learning Day
Well done to students who took part in the wide range of activities during the recent
Big Learning Day. All providers both in and out of school commented on the positive
behaviour and attitude of students. Uniform/Haircut- Repeat Message
Our uniform rules are very straightforward and designed to prevent envy, copying,
subgroup culture bullying, undue expense to parents and hopefully to make our young
people feel part of the school. This also applies to extreme haircuts- they are not
acceptable in school and should a student arrive in school in an unacceptable manner
they will be sent home until the situation is remedied. During that time the student will
be marked unauthorised absent and if the situation continues or is repeated it is likely
that the student will be excluded from school. Regrettably I have now had to do this on
two occasions. Can I therefore clarify to parents and students we will not accept
unnaturally coloured hair or extreme hair styles including scrolling patterns and lines
cut into the scalp. P. Bowden Parent Governor
A vacancy currently exists for a parent governor. Governors are responsible for the
strategic direction of the school. The Governing Body is composed of 21 Governors
7 of who are parent Governors. Governors are required to attend one full Governing
Body meeting per term and are asked to serve on a sub- committee meeting twice a
term. This is a voluntary position. Any interested parents are asked to ring me to
discuss the vacancy informally in the first instance. P Bowden Important Dates for Your Diary
Wednesday 17th March – Year 9 Parents evening from 3pm – 6.15pm
Wednesday 24th March – Thursday 1st April – Year 10 exams
Thursday 1st April – School finishes for Easter Break end of day Thursday 1st April
Tuesday 20th April – School reopens following Easter Break
Tuesday 20th April – Friday 23rd April – Year 8 exams
Monday 3rd May – School closed for May Day holiday
Wednesday 12th May – Year 10 Parents evening from 3pm – 6.15pm
Tuesday 18th May – GCSE exams begin
Friday 28th May – School finishes for half term holiday end of day Friday 28th May
Monday 7th June – School reopens following half term holiday.
Wednesday 9th June – Year 8 parents evening from 3pm -6.15pm
Monday 28th June – Final day for GCSE exams
Tuesday 29th June – Friday 2nd July – Year 7 exams
Tuesday 6th July – Year 6 parents evening 6pm – 7pm
Thursday 15th July – Key stage 3 presentation evening 6pm – 7.30pm
Wednesday 21st July – Year 7 parents evening 3pm – 6pm
Friday 23rd July – School ends for summer holidays
Tuesday 24th August – GCSE Results Day Non-Uniform Day
Friday 19th March will be a non-uniform day and the student council have nominated sport relief as their chosen charity. All students/staff taking part are requested to donate £1 each. Students are required to bring equipment as normal, including PE kit. No jewellery is to be worn L Edgar GCSE Examination Dates
Next week’s newsletter will include a skeleton timetable that covers the whole of the GCSE examination period for Y11 (and some Y10) students. This is available now on the school website by following the relevant links. 
This event will allow parents and students the opportunities to discuss progress with subject teachers following the Year 9 examinations. In addition there will be the chance to hear about the courses available to the students in KS4 (Years 10 and 11) and ask Directors of Learning any questions. There is to be an official options talk at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm in room 4. We hope you are able to attend one of these. We look forward to seeing you at this very important event. A Furniss/P Jones Discovery Museum – Newcastle – Year 7 pupils
Lorna Wearmouth the parent support advisor is organizing a FREE trip to the Discovery Museum in Newcastle on Wednesday 7th April 2010 for Year 7 pupils. A parent or carer must accompany the pupil on the trip. Any pupil who is successful will need to take a packed lunch or money for lunch with them. The trip will also stop off at the Angel of the North on the journey home. This will operate on a strictly first come basis. Any pupils who are interested see Lorna in the student support office to obtain more details. L Wearmouth Y7 Football
Congratulations to the Yr7 football squad on achieving their first victory this season with a 3-2 win over Gilesgate on Thursday evening. Well Done and Good Luck for the remainder of the season. P.Simpson The Big Meal Deal £1.77
Use your loyalty card to Buy 9, Get 1 Free.
Choose a Main Dish from our Daily Menu and Vegetables or side Salad, Potatoes/ Rice or Pasta (depending on the Menu of the day) Bread from our Basket, Our hot dessert of the day or a piece of regular fruit.
If you chose to buy separately these could cost you up to £3.10
For an extra 50p – Go LARGE! Starting from Monday 15th March School menu week commencing 15th March 
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