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Click here - for information for clubs and activities taking place during the Summer Holidays.
Term dates 2010- 2011
The new school year for all pupils will begin on Friday 3rd September 2010. You can find all of the key dates on the 'Parents' page, by clicking on 'Key Dates'
8/7/10
Rewards Fete
In order to further develop positive behaviour at school, staff will be running a Summer Fete on the final day of term - Friday 23rd July, in order to raise funds for the new Rewards Room. The room will be used to support positive behaviours, acknowledging those who are recognised for their on-going achievements and commitment to school standards.
The room will be furnished with a variety of items, selected by students along the lines of Wii consoles etc and will be offered for use at appropriate times within and out of the regular school day. Staff are uniting to offer events, stalls, activities, beat the teacher and other challenges to students during their lunch break on the day.
Students are encouraged to bring some donations in to School, so that they can contribute to raising funds for this project. We are also offering a uniform free day to students for a donation of £1 with proceeds going towards the Rewards Room.
If any parents, carers, friends and supporters would like to make a contribution to this event, contact either Mrs V Lea, Assistant Headteacher or Miss T Cotter, Head of PE. We hope that together we can make a positive contribution in celebrating our successful students.
Mrs V Lea
leav@roadeschool.northants.sch.uk
Miss T Cotter
cottert@roadeschool.northants.sch.uk
6/7/10
For more details on the 'Parent Information Fair' contact: Karen Roberts, Extended Services Co-ordinator
T: 01604 862125
M: 07919 400838
E: robertsk@roadeschool.northants.sch.uk
Year 12 Student Finance Talk
There will be a talk to parents of Year 12 Students about student finance, in the Post 16 Library from 7-8pm on Wednesday 30th June by Melanie Fowler of the University of Northampton. We look forward to seeing you there.
Mrs P McCleery
Tesco Vouchers
The Music Department are collecting Tesco Computers for Schools vouchers. Please support us by depositing your vouchers in the collection box in the Main School Library.
Traffic News
We have been advised that there is likely to be continued traffic disruption on the Stratford Road in Roade.
The latest information is that work to widen the roadway to accommodate a third traffic lane, the movement of services where necessary and construction of a pedestrian island and bus stops is anticipated to last for 9 weeks.
There will temporary traffic lights in place 24 hours a day to enable single lane working. During peak times, lights will be manually operated.
We anticipate that this is likely to cause some delay in getting to and from the school.
Updated: 09/06/10
OFSTED Progress Meeting
The school will be holding a further OFSTED progress meeting at 7pm on the 14th June in the sixth form library. The aim of the evening is to update parents on the progress of the school.
If you have any specific questions that you would like to be answered then please submit them to Jane Karaolis, at the school in advance. karaolisj@roadeschool.northants.sch.uk
Mr T Nelson
8/6/10
Year 10 GCSE Mathematics
Module 3 Exam Update
- The Module 3 exam is on the 21st June 2010 – this is only 2 weeks after half term!
- It forms 27% of the final GCSE mark.
- Students’ performance in the mock exams highlighted some areas for improvement.
- Revision was one area that requires extra focus!
- Final grades can be significantly improved with a good module 3 performance.
- It is vital that all students revise thoroughly and work through the past papers over the half term.
- Use of www.mymaths.co.uk and the Mathswatch CD will help pupils practice.
- Students need to remember to bring calculators and maths equipment.
- Failure to bring the appropriate equipment will delay the start of the exam.
Click here- for the revision topic list
Mrs T. Powdrell
Subject Leader of Maths
RESULTS DAYS 2010
A Level Results
19th August
10am ~ 11am for Yr13 and 11am ~ 12 for Yr12
Post 16 Library
GCSE Results
24th August 10am ~ 12 for Yr11
Post 16 Library
Mrs Z Fitzhugh
8/6/10
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR YEAR 7 PARENTS
Year 7 Parents’ Evening has been rescheduled from Thursday 20th May to Thursday 27th May. The reason for this is that one of the Year 7 trips to Longtown is also scheduled for the same week and we would like all staff and students to be able to attend the evening.
I do hope that you are able to attend the new Parents’ Evening where you will be able to meet your son/daughters teachers and form tutor to discuss academic progress.
In addition to making appointments with individual teachers, ALL parents are strongly advised to attend one of the sessions regarding ‘Looking Ahead to Key Stages 4 and 5’. These sessions will be 20 minutes long and run by Mr. Nelson in Husbands Hall. Your son/daughter will book you into a slot for this when they make appointments with their subject teachers.
Miss. S. Daniels
Progress Learning Leader
Cluster News- March 2010
The latest edition of the Cluster Newsletter can be found here
Mrs K Roberts
23/03/10
Summer Exams 2010
Please click here to access the timetable for the GCSE Summer 2010 exams
Mrs Z Fitzhugh
15/02/10
Tell us what you think!
We are looking for your feedback on the current reporting system, click here to take part.
Mrs Z. Fitzhugh
15/02/10
Keeping you informed of your child’s progress
The school is moving towards providing parents with six sets of information annually showing how your son/daughter is progressing in their subjects. This information will be available online after October 2010.
To ensure that both the format of the reports and systems which surround it are appropriate we are setting up a focus group, which will include students and parents. We anticipate that it will involve you committing to a few meetings and testing out some of the software over the internet. The first meeting will take place Wednesday 3rd March between 2.00pm ~ 3.00pm.
If you are interested in joining us then please contact Zoe Fitzhugh on exams.roade@btconnect.com
We also have an online questionnaire commenting on the new format of reports that we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete, the link for this is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Che3F1steev6X4JdCS5cGA_3d_3d
For the reminder of the year all reports home will be written and released on the dates below. If you have any questions or comments relating to assessment or reporting then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mr T Nelson, Deputy Headteacher
15/02/10
Year 9 Parents Evening
Parents & Carers are invited to attend the Year 9 Parents Evening, which takes place on Thursday 21st January from 4.30pm - 7.30pm.
Exam Results
November exam results will be released Thursday 14th January.
Years 11, 12 and 13 will be available for collection from Husbands Hall between 1.15pm and 1.45pm on 14th January.
Year 10 will receive theirs during afternoon registration distributed by the data office staff.
Students that are away from school on Thursday will be able to collect their results from the data office upon their return.
Mrs Z. Fitzhugh, Exams Officer
Adverse weather conditions and external examinations
At the present time, school will be open as usual on Monday 11th January.
In the event of adverse weather, the school will remain open for students sitting external examinations, even if the rest of the school is closed.
If weather conditions make it unsafe for you to travel to the exam, please contact the school as soon as possible on 01604 862125.
We advise students to check this website for further details, and on the NCC website and local radio for notices of school closure.
January Examinations
Please click here for a copy of the January examination timetable.
Mrs Z. Fitzhugh, Exams Officer
Post 16 Information Evening
Post 16 Information Evening has been rescheduled, click here for further details.
Miss S. Shiels, Head of Sixth Form
Updated: 8/1/10
A new Deputy Headteacher
I am very pleased to announce that from January 1st, Mr T. Nelson will join the senior leadership team of the school as deputy headteacher. Mr Nelson is currently Assistant Headteacher at The Manor School , Raunds, Northamptonshire.
Mr R. Parkinson, Headteacher
Usborne Books
Usborne books will be visiting the library on a regular basis (including parents evenings). Any books sold will raise up to 60% commission which can be used to purchase books for the library.
Mrs K. Punter, Librarian
