Rossett News Update - 16 January 2023
Welcome back and a Happy New Year to all parents and students from all the staff at Rossett School
Uniform
Thank you to parents/carers for ensuring the return to school in correct uniform. We have seen an improvement in the number of our students who arrive at school properly dressed for the school day. It is extremely important that this continues as it communicates a sense of pride in being a Rossett student and builds on our strong sense of community.
For the very small minority of students who are still not wearing correct uniform we will be in touch with parents/carers directly to rectify this as soon as possible. Should you need financial support in order to obtain the correct uniform for your child, please contact ipeat@rossettschool.co.uk who can discuss ways in which we can help.
This improvement is a great example of what we can achieve when we work collaboratively as parents/students and staff.
NB: We have noticed that a number of students arrive at school without a winter coat. We would strongly suggest that these are brought into school so that students feel comfortable outside at social times during this winter period.
Mr P Saunders
Year 9 GCSE Options
The Year 9 GCSE options process starts next Friday. Please find below a timeline of main events and when detailed information will be shared with students and parents:
- Friday 13th January – Form Time – Remote Assembly with Mr Saunders for Year 9s to introduce the importance of options.
- Monday 16th January – Form Time – Remote Assembly with Mr Stone for Year 9s to go through the logistics of the Options process.
- Monday 16th January – 9:00am – e-mail with link to Options Booklet, website and example Options form to students.
- Monday 16th January – 9:00am - e-mail to parents, which explains options process and provides the relevant links.
- Monday 16th January – Thursday 26th January – KS4 style lesson delivered in each subject at KS3.
- Monday 16th January – Thursday 26th January – Individual student meeting with member of SLT to give support and guidance around options subjects.
- Thursday 26th January – Year 9 parents' evening – opportunity for parents and students to discuss options with their teachers.
- Friday 27th January – Official options form e-mailed to students at 9am.
- Wednesday 8th February – 9am – deadline for return of option choices from students.
- Follow up e-mail sent to parents/students to confirm final options by 7th April.
Year 11 Parents' Evening
Year 11 Parents are invited to our second Parents' Evening of the year on Thursday 12 January. During this time staff will be able to inform parents/carers how their child performed in the Year 11 mock exams, and discuss what measures need to be taken from this point to maximise results in the end of Year 11 summer exam series. Where relevant this may include discussions around the tier of entry ( Foundation or Higher ) in some subjects or how course work is progressing. The evening will be remote so we hope all parents will be able to log in from home.
Year 7 Disco
Our Year 7 students enjoyed a great night at the Year 7 Disco on Thursday 15 December. Arranged by the PTA the students were entertained by DJ Dent, a former student, and had a hot dog supper and sweets from the tuck shop to follow. Supervised by the PTA and our Year 7 team the students had a fun evening at the end of a busy first term at Rossett. Thank you to the PTA for organising this annual event for our students.
Design and Technology Competition Winners
Last year a group of Rossett Design and Technology students entered a competition to design a product for the future. The 'Clever Association' competition was open to local schools in the Harrogate and Knaresborough district and Rossett School won all three prizes!
Sophie Langley (Year 12) who designed a hologram gaming system and won an LG 48" OLED television; Ajay Panesar (Year 12) who designed a building screen display and won an Xbox Series X Console; and Iona Cheyne (Year 9) who designed a drone to locate pollution and won a Sonos 'Roam' speaker. Well done to them all, we are delighted with this success.
Flu vaccinations
The nasal flu vaccination is being delivered in school to those students whose parents have given consent on Monday, 9 January 2023. Students and parents should be receiving an email confirming the appointment times later today.
If your child is in Year 7, 8 or 9 there is still time to give consent, please click the link: Immunisation Consent (hdftsais.co.uk) The school code is HD136896.
After you have finished, if you change your mind or need to tell the immunisation team about changes to your child’s medical history, do not complete another consent form. Please contact the immunisation team on 03000 032554 or by email: hdft.sais@nhs.net
Rossett School PTA Quiz Night
Rossett School PTA would like to invite you to their annual Quiz Night on which is being held in the Main Hall on Friday 3 February between 7.00pm and 10.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm). Why not come along and support your school and have a great evening out? This is an event for adults, children and families (accompanied children only, please) and tickets are priced at £10 per adult and £6 per child including a fish and chip supper or £5 per adult and £4 per child for a ticket only.
Pre-loved Uniform Sale
We are pleased to let you know that we are hosting a pre-loved uniform sale on Tuesday 14 February. Please come to Reception and call 01423 700953 if you would like to view our stock or try anything on. Good quality used uniform call also be dropped off on this day. More details to follow regarding the timing of this next week.
Our Deepest Sympathies
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of our ex PTA Chairman, Mr Andrew Kirkby, this week. Andrew was a great supporter of Rossett School and his tireless work for the PTA was very much appreciated. Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this sad time and we send them our condolences on behalf of the whole Rossett community.
Next Week's Fixtures
Lunch Menu
Well done to...
- Ex-student Daniel Nimick who graduated from Western University in Biomedical Sciences after completing his football scholarship studies. Dan will now embark on his professional football career with Vancouver Whitecaps.
What's happening this term...
Monday 9 January
- Flu vaccinations for students in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9
Wednesday 11 January
- Year 7 Harrogate Theatre Trip
Thursday 12 January
- Year 11 Parents' Evening: 4.30pm - 7.00pm
Monday 16 - Friday 20 January
- Year 9 Options Week commences
Thursday 19 and Friday 20 January
- MFL Mock speaking examinations take place
Monday 23 - Thursday 26 January
- Year 12 and Year 13 mock examinations
- Thursday 2 February - Saturday 4 February, Year 12 and Year 13 Trip to Cern, Switzerland
Thursday 26 January
- Year 9 Parents' Evening, 4.30pm - 7.00pm
Friday 3 February
- PTA Quiz Night
Monday 13 - Friday 17 February
- Half Term
