One full week let before the Easter break and I am very impressed with the work ethic of many of our Year 12 and 13 students. They certainly are rising to the challenge placed upon them by their teachers. Students are taking full advantage of the time teachers are giving outside of their lessons and after speaking to some this week they have stated how useful these small tutorial sessions are, so thank you to Mrs Fisher and Mrs Johnson, as well as other teachers, for offering this opportunity.

As you may be aware we are having a considerable amount of building work done on site, could I therefore politely remind all Year 12 and Year 13 student’s that they must not be parking their cars on school site, we need to space for the contractors and a safe space for their deliveries. The British Legion at Bradley Street have kindly offered their car park, at the rear of the building for £1 per day. This money can be given to Mrs Walton and she will provide a permit. Many students are using this facility and some are paying weekly.

School uniform still need to be addressed by some students. If clarification of what is acceptable is needed then please contact Mrs Walton for more information. Students have been informed on numerous occasions but we are still having to speak to individuals about the length and type of skirt worn. Please could the correct uniform be encouraged.

We have nearly completed all our Year 11 interviews for the Sixth Form and letters are being sent out to students. If you have any questions then please notify us as soon as possible.

Next week it is the turn of the Year 12 students to shine, we will giving out Senior Prefect nominations slips and these need to be completed and returned to their form tutor. It is important that when thinking about who will make a good Senior Prefect the following criteria is followed.

1. Have they worked hard for the school since being at TAHS?
2. Have they attended events throughout the year and supported the Sixth Form Team and the Senior Leadership Team within the school?
3. Are they proactive?
4. Can they work well as part of a team?
5. Are they willing to stand in front of others and talk when required?
6. Are they willing to attend after school functions to help promote the Sixth Form and TAHS at lower school events?

If the answer is yes to most of these then they have what it takes to be on the team!

As part of our ongoing commitment to our students Mrs Bell organised for another outside speaker to explain about the advantages of a gap year, this could be pre or post university/apprenticeship or job. This week it was the turn of Project Trust. They offer opportunities to 17 – 19 year olds working and exploring in places worldwide such as Africa, The Americas, Asia and Oceania. Interested students will need to do some fundraising but Project Trust are on hand with a huge amount of help. If you would like to find out more, please take a look at their website: https://projecttrust.org.uk/why-volunteer/.

Supporting Your Child During Exam Time (Young Minds)

As we start to move towards exam season, Young Minds have launched advice for parents about supporting their children.

Tips include:

• Encourage your child to take revision breaks and find a balance between studying and doing things they find enjoyable and relaxing.

• Make sure they are eating and drinking at regular intervals.

• Reassure them – reinforce that you are and will be proud of them no matter what happens.

• Remain positive and hopeful!

• Let them know their feelings are valid and normal, but also offer support and solutions where possible.

• Anxiety is often worst at night and this means it is useful to encourage good bedtime routine

You can find out more here: https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-exam-time/