Freddie's Focus
For Parents & Carers
- Issue 48
- May 19, 2023
Freddie's Focus
For Parents & Carers
- Issue 48
- May 19, 2023
Things to celebrate
- This week, a group of our Year 9 students have been involved in the ‘Just Join In Inclusive Festival Primary’. The student leaders were sent to run the event for primary students, many with disabilities. Our students were a credit to the school with fantastic feedback given from all the parties involved. We are incredibly proud of them.
- Our Year 11 students are now well and truly in the thick of their GCSE examinations. We are incredibly impressed with the way in which they have conducted themselves this week, and we will continue to support them every step of the way.
- Last Friday, as part of our ‘Curious Citizens’ project, a group of our Year 9 students attended a photography exhibition at Manchester Central Library and the City Gallery. The day ended with a visit to the ‘Candlelight Concert’ which was also held in Manchester. A wonderful time was had by all, and the behaviour of our students was, once again, exemplary.
- This has been Mental Health Awareness week. As a school, we continue to raise awareness of mental health, sharing strategies to stay well and providing support for those who need it.
- A message from our school dog, Chester: This week, I have been helping a lot of students – Year 11 in particular to keep calm and positive as they start their exams.
- Sporting success this week
| Year Group / Team | |
|---|---|
| Year 9 - Athletics (at Leigh Harriers and Athletics Club) | Leadership Programme - This was delivered by Freddie's students who were outstanding. This was recognised by other schools who also attended. The students were a credit to the school. |
| Year 9 - Rugby Team | Hosted at Golbourne High School: FLHS 36 Hindley 12; FLHS 30 Bedford 30 |
Homework and Self-directed study
Please see below for this week’s ‘Spell it’ examples and our reason for setting this type of homework task.
Satchel:One
You can keep track of your child’s homework using Satchel:One. It is advisable to remind your child to get into the habit of checking their homework on Satchel:One regularly. Relying upon notifications is not the right approach and we advise students to turn off notifications so that they are not disturbed by them.
Homework Club
Please remind your child that homework club is available to all students Monday-Thursday in the Library (apart from Monday week B) where support and IT equipment is is available.
Attendance
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are very keen to ensure that as many of our students as possible have good attendance. Please see the information below on the importance of good attendance.
Why is attendance at school so important?
When students are not frequently absent, their grades and reading skills often improv – even among those students who are struggling in school. Students who frequently attend school feel more connected to their community and develop strong social skills and friendships, which are important life skills.
How does attendance affect achievement in UK schools?
When students are not frequently absent, their grades and reading skills often improv – even among those students who are struggling in school. Students who frequently attend school feel more connected to their community and develop strong social skills and friendships, which are important life skills.
Does attendance affect GCSE results?
Students whose attendance drops below 94% will have missed 2 weeks of school. This has a significant impact on GCSE results. Students with no absence are over twice as likely to achieve 5 or more GCSEs at grades 5-9 including English and Mathematics.
Is attendance truly important?
Missing 10 percent, or about 18 days, of the school year can drastically affect a student’s academic success. Students can be chronically absent even if they only miss a day or two every few weeks. Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child do well beyond school and secure employment in later life.
Message from the Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers,
Regards,
Mr Davies.