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CAUSEWAY CONNECTION

12th January 2018

Jan 18 15-19 Year 10 Mock Exam Week 25 KS4 Options Event (4-5pm) 25 Year 9 Consultation Eve 26 (5-7pm) 26 Year 9 Vaccinations 29-2 Year 11 Careers Week 30 Year 11 Interview Day 31 Rock Challenge 2018 Feb 18 8 Year 8 Consultation Evening

(5-7pm) 9 End of Term 3

Dates may be subject to change. Please check website for the most up to

date calendar of events.

Causeway School Larkspur Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EJ 01323 465700 www.causewayschool.org [email protected]

Safeguarding - Updated Contact Information Please do make sure that you keep the school informed of any

changes to contact details for ALL listed contacts so we can ensure we are able to make contact when required.

Forms to update contact details can be collected at reception or downloaded from the school website under the `About Us` tab then

`Recent Letters Home` section.

Dear all, Welcome back and a very happy new year to you all! I hope all our students and their families had a wonderful Christmas. I want to begin 2018 by celebrating the success of our recent Ofsted inspection and subsequent report which was published on the Ofsted Website on 4th January 2018. It’s office, Causeway is a rapidly improving school and I am delighted to now be able to share the final report with you and urge you to read Her Majesty’s Inspector’s findings: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/131669 I wrote to all parents and carers this week outlining the detail in the report which validates the progress we have made since the last Ofsted Inspection in September 2016, through the actions we have taken and which have had an impact across the school. January is a very busy month, particularly in Key Stage 4. Year 10 have been preparing for their first mock exams which begin next week and we wish them the very best of luck. It is KS4 Option Evening and Year 9 Consultation Evening on Thursday 25th January; an exciting period as our Key Stage 3 students start to think about the examination courses they will follow. Year 11 have been completing college application forms and are preparing for interview day which is taking place in school on Tuesday 30th January; thank you to all local employers who are giving up their time to provide a really valuable experience for our students. Before Christmas I launched Causeway’s brand new website and I hope you are finding it a useful resource for information. We are now working hard to develop our website as a better learning resource for our students; I would be very grateful to receive any feedback you have about functions you would like to see added to our website, or improvements we could make to help you connect with us, and share in our progress as a school community. Please do follow us on Twitter @CausewaySchool for regular updates about day to day life at Causeway School. Finally, I am pleased to announce our new lockers have finally arrived and are now ready for student use. Lockers are not compulsory but are provided as an option to support students’ organisation of equipment. Students received letters this week but you can access a copy on our website: http://www.causewayschool.org/letters-home Here’s to an exciting year continuing to build on the progress we have made together since January 2017. We are committed to ensuring we are ‘Putting Achievement First’ and supporting every individual child. Best wishes, Liza Leung

Year 10 Mock Exam Week

15th-19th Jan 2018 Monday

9am - English Lit/Lang (120mins)

1pm - Geography (45mins)

Tuesday 9am Biology (60mins) 1pm Spanish (60mins)

Wednesday 9am Maths Non-Calc (90mins)

1pm Physics (60min)

Thursday 9am Chemistry (60min)

1pm History (60mins)

Friday 9am Maths Calc (90mins)

1pm Computer Science (90mins) Students must line up 15 minutes before each exam. When not in an exam students will remain in school and attend their normal

timetabled lessons. Parents can email

[email protected] with any questions.

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/131669

https://twitter.com/CausewaySchool

http://www.causewayschool.org/letters-home


College Application Update

To start and activate your account, you will be asked to input your email address and mobile contact number, this must be the same as

End of Term Ambassadors Trip Fayed Victory

Huge congratulations to Fayed for participating in his first amateur boxing bout on Saturday 16th December. Although this was a skills bout - meaning no victor is named - Fayed controlled the centre of the ring throughout and was by far the more dominant and aggressive fighter, landing some excellent shots. Fayed continues to approach his studies with the same discipline and work ethic that is required to be successful in the boxing gym.

Please could all parents and carers double check that their children have completed their College Applications via the UCAS Progress on-line system. Myself, and staff, have been assisting Year 11 students in completion of this throughout the school day at various times over recent weeks, but there remain some students who either have not completed this, or who have not started. Thank you very much for your support with this. A reminder of the web-site: www.ucasprogress.com/search all students should have details of their usernames and passwords.

Thank you Mrs Newton Learning Resources, Work Experience & Post 16 Co-ordinator

On the penultimate day of last term, those students who had been

awarded the Ambassador’s badge - for modelling exemplary conduct and character over the course of the academic year thus far – were rewarded with a trip to Tenpin, where they engaged in bowling and laser quest. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and a deserved reward for young people who are assets to the school, and an absolute joy to teach!

Year 10 Work Experience

Please could all parents and carers assist their children in making their work experience phone calls. Contact details have been distributed via ‘Student & Parent Agreement Forms’ which need to be signed by student and parent/carer and returned to me as soon as possible please. Students who do not complete and return these forms will have to remain in school, and forfeit their placement, due to legal requirements surrounding insurance. Thank you very much for your support with this. Mrs Newton Learning Resources, Work Experience & Post 16 Co-ordinator

http://www.ucasprogress.com/search


Traineeships

A traineeship is an ideal opportunity for teenagers and young adults who are motivated to get a job, but lack the skills and experience that employers are looking for.

A Traineeship is a training course which includes work experience which helps unlock the potential of young people aged 16-24.

Traineeships help young people by preparing them for their future careers and helping them become ‘work ready’.

The Traineeship course can last from to 3-6 months. Any benefits claimed by the student or their parents are not affected by this course.

Work preparation training which will help put you in a better position to compete for an Apprenticeship, a job or into further education

Work placement-tailored to your job interest

You will receive Maths, English & ICT L1/L2 Functional Skills

1:1 tuition with experienced Tutors in a small classroom environment

Employability Skills: Opportunity to update your CV, and undergo mock interviews

At the end of your work experience placement you’ll get an opportunity to undergo a job interview within the company if a role becomes available.

71% of our Traineeship learners have progressed onto either an Apprenticeship, Further Training or Employment.

If interested contact Heathercroft Training Academy to speak to one of our tutors: T: 01323 411517 E: [email protected]

W: www.hts.ac.uk

Heathercroft Training Academy Open Evening We would like to invite you and your parents/carer to a drop-in open evening at our Training Centre. This will enable us to go into more detail about the Traineeship course, to show you

examples of completed portfolios and for you to meet the Tutors who deliver the course.

Wednesday 17th January 2018 5-7pm 142 Whitley Road Eastbourne BN22 8LT

Coffee, Tea and Biscuits will be provided.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.hts.ac.uk


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It doesn’t cost you a penny extra. When you shop the easyfundraising way with one of the 3,300 shops & sites they give them a commission for your purchase.

This is then turned into a donation and given to the school. Don’t forget to register Causeway to receive your funding.

Across the United Kingdom Across the United Kingdom Over £18 million raised Over 1.2 million supporters Over 3’300 shops & sites

New School Lockers ‘How do I get one?’

Our new lockers have finally arrived and are now ready for student use. Lockers are not compulsory but are provided as an option to support students’ organisation of equipment. Our locker system is provided by an external company called Secure Locker Rentals. Causeway School do not therefore manage any aspect of the system but can support students if they have trouble accessing their individual lockers. Booking, payment and information regarding lockers should therefore be made directly to Secure Locker Rentals.

Details about How to Rent your Locker have been sent home in a letter handed out to students over the last week. Additional copies can be obtained from their Key Stage offices or reception. Additional information is outlined below:

you will be required to select a rental option for a full academic year – Secure Locker Rental have reduced their locker rental price for 2017/18 from £18 to £12 to reflect the late provision of the lockers.

you will be asked to select a ‘Locker Block’ – please can you select the block which correlates to your son’s/daughter’s House (you can check this by the colour of their tie).

you will be asked to select a ‘Locker’ – your son/daughter may wish to explore where individual locker numbers are positioned in the bank before you make a final locker selection.

Causeway School are unable to provide our own locker system as the cost of maintaining and managing this resource is unsustainable for us. Lockers are administered on a first come first served basis. If you are unsuccessful in renting a locker and demand is high we will work with you to provide more lockers through Secure Locker Rental.

Causeway School

Enrichment Activities 2018 Terms 3 & 4

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before School

Breakfast Club 7.30-8am in Canteen Host-

ed by Canteen Staff

Breakfast Club 7.30-8am in Canteen

Hosted by Canteen Staff





Breakfast Club 7.30-8am in Canteen Host-

ed by Canteen Staff

Break Time

Homework/Revision/ Social Time

11.05-11.25am in LRC Hosted by Mrs Newton


11.05-11.25am in LRC Host-ed by Mrs Newton







Lunchtime

Homework/Revision/ Social Time 1.25-1.55pm

in LRC Hosted by Mrs Newton





Literacy Lunch 1.25-1.55pm


Book Group 1.25-1.55pm


Basketball Club 1.25-1.55pm

in the Sports Hall Hosted by PE dept.

Football Academy Training Years 7,8 & 9 12.25-1.55pm

Hosted by Allstars

Causeway Voices Choir Practice 1.25-1.55pm

In G25 Hosted by Miss Prior

Football Academy Training Years 7,8 & 9 12.25-1.55pm

Hosted by Allstars





After School

Homework Club 3.00-4.00pm in LRC

Hosted by Mrs Newton









Netball Academy 3-4.30pm

in the Sports Hall Hosted by Miss Garraway

The Wizard of Oz Drama Production Rehearsals

3-5pm in Dance Studio / Main Hall Hosted by Miss Netschepir

Rock Challenge 3-4.30pm

in the Dance Studio Hosted by Miss DaSilva

Year 9 Basketball All Years Welcome

3.10-4.20pm in the Sports Hall

Hosted by the PE dept.

Causeway Voices Choir Practice 3-4pm in G25

Hosted by Miss Prior Gymnastics Club

3-4.15pm In Sports Hall

Hosted by Mrs Clay

Basketball Club All Years Welcome

3-4pm in the Sports Hall

Hosted by Miss Newman

KS3 Basketball League Fixtures (day’s & times will vary) Hosted by the PE dept.

Badminton Staff & Students Welcome

3.10-4.30pm in the Sports Hall

Hosted by the PE dept.


Rock Band Practice 3-4pm In G25

Hosted by Miss Prior

Year 10 & 11 Technology Catch up Sessions

3-4pm In G15

Hosted by Mrs Prodger

Early GCSE club & KS4 Catch-up session

3-4pm In the Art dept.

Hosted by the Art staff

Year 10 Food Tech Catch-up 3-4pm In G5

Hosted by Miss Monaghan

V-Cert Music Catch-Up Sessions 3-4pm in G26

Hosted by Miss Prior

KS3 Art Club 3-4pm

in the Art dept. Hosted by the Art staff

Year 10 Art Catch-up 3-4pm



Year 11 Food Tech Catch-up 3-4pm in G5

Hosted by Miss Monaghan

KS4 Art catch-up 3-4pm


Please speak to the relevant host if you would like to attend any of the above clubs. All clubs are operated for free. Students are reminded to make sure that you inform your parents/carer that you will be attending any after school clubs in advance.

School Jumpers in sizes 30/32/42/44/46/48 ONLY

PE Black Jumpers in sizes 30/32/34 ONLY

Draw String PE Bag

Backpack School Bag

School Flight Bag

While stocks last, once our remaining stocks have gone, uniform will no

longer be available to purchase in school. All uniform can be purchased

online through the Brigade website at www.brigade.uk.com

School Blazers Now just £15, available ONLY in sizes 38” to 48”

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