Weekly Bulletin

• As part of our Parent Voice programme, we are keen for parents/carers to share their views on a range of aspects of school life.  Please complete the questionnaire attached.  The deadline for all forms to be completed is Friday 21st July 2023.  Parent/Carer Online Survey
• Extended Study continues this week, please encourage your child to attend some sessions.
• Please encourage students to bring their own water bottles to school, especially as the weather gets warmer.

What a fantastic week!

Year 7 have gone above and beyond in their extra-curricular activities this week. We have to mention the incredible school production 'We Will Rock You'. Miss Gale watched the show on Wednesday evening and Miss Marshall watched on Thursday and all we have to say is WOW! We were absolutely blown away by the dedication, passion and enthusiasm from all students that were involved. At the beginning of the year, many of the students that took part in the production were incredibly nervous about starting school. Now in June of year 7 we're watching them exude confidence, laugh with their peers and smile the brightest smiles throughout a school production. A very special moment.

The dedication to rehearsals, technical checks, learning lines have all allowed students to have a glimmer of the spotlight. Whether they've taken part for fun or to make new friends, it is clear to see that they all had the very best time. In addition, seeing students watch their friends in the show from the audience reflected how many excellent relationships have been made and how proud they were to be part of Toot Hill school. We just wish we could watch it again next week! A special mention has to go to Henry D-R for his solo in Bohemian Rhapsody - what a highlight! Miss Graham would also like to say a huge well done to Caitlin T, Katelyn L, Eliza L, Natalie Y for their professionalism, quick changes and slick dance moves.

Not only have we had the school production this week but also a very successful fishing trip. Cameron A, Jonah B, Renny C-Sand Harvey B went with Mr Tinsley on Thursday 29th June, and they had the best time. Students were able to showcase their fishing knowledge, work as a team also learn new top tips to improve their techniques in the future. A fantastic day was had by all, and we would like to say a huge thank you to Mr Tinsley for organising a trip which I'm sure many will enjoy in the future.

Well done Year 7! 

Head of Year 7: Miss B Marshall    

Assistant Head of Year 7:  Miss O Gale

Year 8 have had a very informative assembly from Dr Eardley this week on behaviour and expectations, Year 8s at the moment really need support around their punctuality in the morning and bringing the correct stationary equipment.

Tuesday's assembly was delivered to the whole school from Mrs Munro regarding our school Pride march this Friday.  If Year 8s want to attend they have to respond to an email from Mrs Munro stating that they want to attend as the event is during period 4.  Thursday's reading of extracts is going really well.  Some form classes have really enjoyed the parts of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe that they have read as well as the more modern texts.

Well done to those Year 8's that were part of the Fishing Team this week.  The students had a great day and caught lots of fish whilst improving social skills, a lot of the students had never represented school before and took great pride in their new t-shirts.

Walesby preparations are well under way.  Can all parents please return the medical form by Monday 3rd July.

Head of Year 8: Mr D Mordue    

Assistant Head of Year 8:  Miss L Jordan

Well done Year 9, another great week. This week Year 9 students have achieved 2325 Positive Points. We have got lots of positive news to share this week. Well done to the students who completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award on Friday and Saturday. All students sowed great determination and teamwork in hot conditions. Great work! Well done to Thomas (9.1), Lewis (9.1) and Lewis (9.7) who represented school in a fishing competition this week. We are proud of how well you represented the school, fantastic work! It was great to see our Year 9 students in ‘We Will Rock You’. The show was fantastic and we were impressed with all students involved! It is great to see so many students involved in our enrichment opportunities!

In English lessons this week students have been working hard on their speeches. Students have been given the task to write a persuasive speech on a key topic including social media, climate change and role models. Students have shown responsibility and perseverance when writing and showcasing their work in lessons. Well done to all students who have shared their speeches this week. 

On Friday morning we celebrated the achievements of the year group with our Fab Friday assembly. It is fantastic to see so many students continuing to work hard and achieve whole school awards. Well done to the following students who were recognised this week:

100% Attendance Prize Draw:

• Lottie 9.9
• Joe 9.3
• Harriet 9.11
• Cameron  9.9
• Jack  9.9
• Josh 9.8

Positive Points:

• 1st –  Oscar 9.4  and Gabija 9.4  - 38 Positive Points
• 2nd –Jack  9.5  -  33 Positive Points
• 3rd –George 9.4 and Joshua 9.4 - 30 Positive Points

Bronze Award (400 Points):

• Kelsie  9.8 – 400 Points

Silver Award (600 Points):

• Maisie    9.2     - 601 Points
• Cain        9.10    -601 Points
• Hugo      9.10    - 601 Points
• Daniel   9.7      -  604 Points
• Toby       9.7      -  604 Points

Gold award (800 Points):

• Harry    9.4   - 801 Points
• Oscar    9.4   - 801 Points

Finally, a massive well done to Isabella (9.3) for her success at an Ice Hockey tournament this week. Isabella and her team won the tournament, beating the hosts 3-2 in the final! Well done Isabella!

Well done Year 9, keep up the fantastic work!!

Head of Year 9: Miss I Sheldon     

Assistant Head of Year 9: Miss A Lloyd

Year 10 have continued to impress this week during their Year 10 assessments; particularly during their Maths and English assessments that were held in our official examination venues this. Students displayed maturity, excellent listening skills and responsibility during line up and entry. An area we need to work on is being fully equipped for our assessments including having clear pencil cases, protractors and calculators. Any students that have missed their assessments will have an opportunity during mop up sessions next week. The first mop up session will be Tuesday so please ensure that your child is prepared for this. The timetable will be shared on Monday, so students know where to go and when. 

Our second trip to Skegness enabled Year 10 geographers to complete their data collection in preparation for GCSE paper 3 in Year 11. Students were exceptional in respect shown to their teachers and the local community - well done! We look forward to our next trip out to Alton Towers on Thursday 13th July. If your child's consent form is still outstanding, please expect email communication from Mrs Munro. No further payments will be accepted at this stage and those not attending the trip, are expected to be in school. 

Finally, we look forward to our Toot Hill Pride Parade today (photos to come!) and wish the best of luck to our 60 Year 10 students completing their Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition next week. 

Head of Year 10: Mrs L Munro    

Assistant Head of Year 10: Miss C Thomas

Year 10 Achievement Coordinator: Miss A Burman

Huge congratulations to all those involved in the Toot Hill Schools production of We Will Rock You!! The time and effort spent by all was apparent to see and what an amazing production, well done. 

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Please click here for the Year 9 Careers Newsletter

Please click here for the Year 10 Careers Newsletter

Please click here for the Year 11 Careers Newsletter

All students in Year 10 and 12 are expected to do work experience in July. We are finding it increasingly challenging finding opportunities for our students and I would be grateful if parents/carers could ask their places of work if they would be willing to take a student on work experience for the week. If anyone is interested, we will ask the students to send their CV to them and if relevant attend an interview/induction. All employers must have Employers Liability Insurance.  There may also be places in the community where you live who may take a student on work experience too. This is a valuable opportunity for our young people, it helps them develop their transferable skills, develops their independence and they find out what the working world is like before their transition to apprenticeships, FE Colleges, Sixth Form, University or employment.  This is a great opportunity for our young people which they thoroughly enjoy.

If you can help us to get the word out to employers, it would be really appreciated. If you know of anyone who is interested please ask them to contact me ffarmer@toothillschool.co.uk  

Cleaner 20 hours per week,

Hourly rate £10.60

Monday-Thursday 3pm-7pm and Friday 2pm-6pm (41 weeks per year)

The key duties of this role are:

• To work as part of a team, in a busy environment, undertaking general cleaning duties.
• Duties will include vacuuming, washroom cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, window cleaning, wiping of furniture and occasional use of electrical machinery, i.e. buffing machine and scrubber dryer.
• All staff will ensure the safeguarding of young people by the implementation of Child Protection and other safeguarding policies.

For more information on all these vacancies please contact mhanson@toothillschool.co.uk