December Newsletter

Governor Update

Hello and I hope everyone is enjoying term 2 so far. The Governing Body have exciting news, there are two new Governors joining the team - Clive Melton and Molly Southwood. Clive is a former SEN teacher and Molly works for the University of Bath, both bring invaluable experience to the governing body and we look forward to their contribution to school life. Governors have also been hard at work this term monitoring the school development plan, learning more about the Aspirational Curriculum and, as ever, asking senior leaders tough questions. So, much like you we will enjoy the Christmas break!

If you have any questions for Governors or would like to join the Governing Body please do get in touch.

Best Wishes

Josh Burr

Co-Chair

At Critchill School we have recently had a support visit from other Headteahers and Deputy Headteachers and also one from a Local Authority Evaluation Partner. On both occasions the school were praised, firstly, for a well-developed and highly personalised curriculum and also, secondly, for how much students achieve as a result of this. You will know how much your child achieves at Critchill School and it is good that their efforts are recognised outside of school as well. We have the Christmas season nearly upon us and I hope I will see you all at the annual Christmas celebration. If not, I hope you will enjoy the break and some time with family and friends. Mark Armstrong

Headteacher

Dates for

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The friends of Critchill spooky disco was held before we broke up for half term. It was well attended, and the young people all looked very scary in their costumes. Hot dogs and waffles were on sale and enjoyed by many. We held a raffle and the evening raised over £200.

DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING

STAFF NEWS...

School Meals Update

We are now introducing Edwards & Wards Themed lunches.

Dates coming up…

Thurs 18th Jan– Build a Burger Menu

Thursday 8th Feb– Pancake Day

Congratulations to...

Jenny McCaffery who is expecting a baby in the Spring term.

POST 16 will be holding a Christmas Sale on Thursday 14th December at 1.30pm.

Students will be serving hot drinks and mince pies, the student's will also be selling the beautiful Christmas garlands and decorations that they’ve been making in school (prices between £1.00-£5.00), along with home made Chutneys, Marmalade, Apple Sauce and Bramble Jam.

On Wednesday 20th December pupils will be having a Christmas lunch, menu’s with the choices have already been sent out, please can you ensure your child's menu has been returned by Thursday 30th November.

On the last day of term we will be holding a Christmas Disco in the afternoon for all pupils. Children are invited to wear party clothes or something Christmas

related if they prefer.

This event is being funded from the proceeds that were raised from the Spooky Disco.

On Friday 15th December we’re inviting all pupils to take part in Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children. Everyone will be asked to wear their Christmas woollies and make a donation of £1.

Online Safety Advice Keeping up to date with what your children are doing online can seem daunting. Technology is constantly advancing and sometimes parents feel that their children know more about the internet than they do. Whatever their age, we can help you to find out more about what they might be doing online and give you some simple, practical and easy advice on the steps you can take as a parent to keep them as safe as possible.

How can I protect my children?

The following link offers help, support and advice to parents/carers on how to keep their child safe whilst using technology.

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/

SAFEGUARDING

For information our Safeguarding procedure in school is to provide our visitors and volunteers with a comprehensive information leaflet when

coming into the school.

If you have any concerns please contact either Mark Armstrong, Sophie Addison or Holly Bruce. who are the Designated Safeguarding

Leads.