Attendance letters are going out today to those students whose attendance is less than 95%. We are currently running at 91.9% and have this week dropped below the national average. It was pleasing to see year 11 attendance increase this week – we hope that this improved attendance will continue after the exams. Being in school is important to your child’s achievement, wellbeing, and wider development.
Overall year 11’s behaviour and attitude have been amazing during their exams. Exams will continue into next week. Morning exams start at 9.00 am, students need to be lined up by 8.45 am. Thursday 30 November is the taster day for Year 11 students at The Island VI form. It is a good opportunity for them to find out if A levels are for them.
I have begun my meetings with Student Voice and am gaining invaluable opinions from students regarding their experience of Carisbrooke College. Students are being open and honest and it is a pleasure to speak to them.
Please remember that if your child would like to take part in the Santa Dash, we need the completed consent form returned to school as soon as possible. This is a fun run to Carisbrooke Castle to raise money for The Wight Brainy Bunch.
Our Federation School Panto will take place at Carisbrooke College on 5 and 6 December. If you would like to book tickets to the performance, you can do so using the Arbor App. We are also asking for donations of shop bought mince pies to offer the audience during the interval. If you would like to make a donation, please send your mince pies into school with your child and ask them to pass it to reception.
Congratulations on our top achievement point winners – year 7 Amelia, year 8 Amelie, year 9 Maddie, year 10 Xanda and year 11 Lucy and Lewis.
Have a good weekend.
Miss Begley
Head of School – Carisbrooke College