From the Office
Masks are still required on all school transport please
We need to keep all of our drivers safe to avoid disruption to school transport, so all boys are still required to wear face masks on any form of transport please.
World Book Day: Your library needs YOU!
Do you like choosing new books? Would you like a say in which books are selected for your school library? We are looking for student representatives to join our Senior Reading Panel on World Book Day, 3 March, to discuss and judge the new books on offer and decide which books make it to your library shelves.
Sign up now! See your Librarian before the half-term and register to join the Senior Reading Panel. Where better to spend World Book Day than in the Library?! Plus don't forget to do Book Bingo too.
YEAR 8 ONLY
B8 Combined Cadet Force - interested in joining?
If your son would like to join our CCF please find further details in this letter and complete this google form by Tuesday 1 March.
B8 HPV1 Immunisations - 15 March, consent deadline 11 March
Many thanks to those Year 8's who have already given consent for the HPV Immunisations back in December. If you did not (if unsure please check with Mrs Levi col@clairescourt.net), please complete this consent form using school code BK110153B by Friday 11 March. Further details can be found in this letter.
YEAR 9 ONLY
B9 GCSE Options Presentation Evening
Please find the slides and recording from the GCSE Options Presentation evening on Tuesday, as well as the GCSE Options Handbook and the GCSE Options Form to be completed by 6 April, following the Parents Evening on 4 April.
B9 Combined Cadet Force - interested in joining?
If your son would like to join our CCF please find further details in this letter and complete this google form by Tuesday 1 March.
B9 HPV2 Immunisations - 15 March - consent only required if not previously given
The East Berkshire School Aged Immunisation Team will be administering HPV2 vaccinations for Year 9 boys on Tuesday 15 March. If you are new to the school, or have not previously given consent when your son was in Year 8, please complete this consent form using school code BK110153B by Friday 11 March.
YEAR 11 ONLY
B11 Academic Mentoring 15 and 16 February
Form Tutors look forward to meeting with you next week to discuss your son’s progress through Year 11 and his preparation for the March Mock Examinations. When you arrive at school, please make your way directly to the Sports Hall to sign in and your son will meet you there.
B11 Mock Examinations 7 - 14 March (inclusive)
The timetable for the B11 mock examinations scheduled from 7 to 14 March (inclusive) can be found here. This will be followed by a Year 11 Parents Evening on 24 March.
GCSE Examinations
Ofqual, the public office that regulates examinations and assessments in England, has released guidance information for teachers and all exam students to support them towards the forthcoming public examinations this summer - additional subject support. You will receive next week details and dates for the summer term examinations.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION (ALL YEAR GROUPS)
Football Results
U15A v Lord Williams' Lost 4 - 7
U14A v Lord Williams' Drawn 1 - 1
U14B v Chalfont Independent GS Won 4 - 0
U12A v Lord Williams' Won 3 - 0
1st XI v Salesian College Lost 1 - 6
2nd XI v Salesian College Lost 0 - 4
3rd XI v Salesian College Lost 2 - 7
4th XI v Salesian College Lost 1 - 3
Rowing Results - Hampton Head
Hampton Head is the first race of the new year for the boat club and was an overall success. Notable mentions include a win in the J18 2x and several first races for our J14 boys and J15 girls. Well done to all who raced.
ISA London West Cross Country Championships
Our Year 7 team were first and therefore won the team event for Year 7 boys with our scoring runners finishing 2nd, 5th and 11th. Two of those runners, Josh N-B and Toby W have qualified to represent London West at the Nationals later in the term.
FIXTURES
Football Fixtures
Tuesday 15 February
U13A v Denefield 3.30pm (County Cup 2nd Round) (Away - RG31 6XY)
U12A & U12B v Bohunt 3.30pm (Away - RG2 9GB)
Wednesday 16 February
2nd XI v Leighton Park 2.30pm (Away - RG2 7DE)
3rd XI & 4th XI v Leighton Park 2.30pm (Phoenix Rugby Club)
U15A v Windsor Boys 2.15pm (County Cup 2nd Round) (Away - SL4 5EH)
Thursday 17 February
U14A, U13A & U13B v Bohunt 3.30pm (Away - RG2 9GB)
U12A v John Hampden GS 2.30pm (Phoenix Rugby Club - SL6 0NS)
U12B v John Hampden GS 2.30pm (Away - HP11 1SZ)
Historians of the Week
Year 7 - David B
Year 8 - Monty M
Linguists of the week
Linguist of the week in French - For most improved
KS3: Abbas A and Dylan D
KS4: Tom G-S and Ed M
Mathematicians of the Week
Year 8 - James B
Year 9 - Christian B and Humphrey B
Year 10 - Bryn C and Tom C
Year 11 - Jamie S, Charlie B and James T
Scientists of the Week
Mohan M (Year 7) for an excellent story on a journey of a sperm cell
Edward M (Year 10) for excellent recall in preparation for CT2
Jonny J (Year 10) for excellent understanding of rates graphs
Alex B and Panashe C (Year 10) for consistent effort in preparation for CT2 in biology
Luke B-M (Year 11) for excellent application of knowledge
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