Week 41 (5-9 June 2023)

Internal Examinations

Students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 will take internal examinations between Tuesday 20 June and Friday 7 July. Full details were emailed to families before half-term – they are all available in one place on the ‘Examinations‘ page. Please make sure that students are prepared for these important assessment, which will provide a great sense of student progress this year.

Club of the Week – Cycling

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3.15 – 4.05pm
Staff: DKE
Location: School playground

A brand new and exciting opportunity for selected students to develop their cycling skills before the summer break.

The school was very lucky to win a grant to purchase a number of bikes to help our students. Like swimming, cycling is an essential life skill that not only contributes to a healthy lifestyle but also to good mental health.

Places are by invitation only, but anyone interested should speak to Mr Keane in case places become available.

Clubs Posters

There are so many different clubs available. We have just designed some shiny posters to showcase all the activities for each year group (7-10). You can view them on the ‘Extra-Curricular Activities’ page!

Primary Liaison

We are delighted to be developing strong relationships with many of our feeder primary schools who, over the next few weeks, will be on school site to sample a range of hands-on scientific, technology and drama activities. As ever, our expert staff will be supported by our wonderful student leaders.

School Equipment

It is vitally important that all students possess a scientific calculator. This calculator should be carried within an appropriately-sized school bag on a daily basis because, in the lead-up to examinations, it will be needed for a range of subject examinations which develop numeracy, not just mathematics. Calculators can be purchased from the School Shop.

House Point Champions

Congratulations to the latest set of Diamond and Prestige award-winners. They have been rewarded for reaching 200 and 300 house points respectively. These students continue to be fantastic role models for their peers – well done to all of them.

_{Note: this list is accurate as of 7.00am today (Friday). If your child reached a threshold after 7.00am on Friday, they will appear in the next list.} 

Prestige (300 points)

Diamond (200 points)

Free Porridge

Did you know that students can get a free bowl of porridge every morning in CucinA?

There is evidence to show that students who eat a complete breakfast show improved:

• Concentration
• Alertness
• Comprehension
• Memory
• Learning

Source: Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)

Punctuality

While we are fully aware of local traffic and transport problems before 8.30am, we continue to relentlessly drive students to be punctual to school in the morning. There is an array of evidence showing how strong personal routines linked to punctuality have both a positive effect on student achievement, and also on their future employability skills and prospects. 

If your son/ward is regularly late to school, please challenge them to break their habit. In most cases, this habit will involve going to bed earlier and, in some cases, turning off their mobile phone at night. To support your son/ward, please review this self-help checklist.

Coming Up!

• Wednesday 14 June – School vs MCC cricket match
• Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 June – Year 9 Immunisations for those with consent (DTP and Men ACWY)
• Friday 30 June – Track & Field Championships
• Tuesday 4 July – Transition Day (Year 6 students) and Transition Evening (Year 6 parents/carers)
• Thursday 6 July – Summer Arts Festival
• Monday 10 – Friday 21 July – Work Experience for Year 10 students
• Monday 10 – Friday 14 July – Wider Learning Week for Years 7, 8, 9 and 12
• Wednesday 19 July – End of Summer Term (students depart 12.30pm)
• Thursday 17 August – Level 3 Results Day
• Thursday 24 August – Level 2 Results Day

We are looking forward to next week’s I&S Inspires talk with Dr Nick Bourne. 

All students are welcome on Wednesday 14 June from 3.20 – 4.00pm in the main hall. Dr Bourne’s background means that this talk will be of special interest to students thinking about, or interested in, the following pathways:

There is no need to sign up – students can just turn up. We hope to see your son/ward there!

Summer Arts Festival

This exciting school event is just four weeks away. Please put the data in your diary – Thursday 6 July! More information on how to get your tickets will be sent next week, as well as the full schedule for the festival!

Safeguarding

In our coordinated and evidence-informed approach to safeguarding, we spend a lot of time trying to build up personal pride (self-esteem). 

Personal pride is crucial to personal development. This approach leads to improved student wellbeing, which, in turn, can improve learning. In the interests of effective partnership working, please monitor the personal hygiene of your son/ward. As we move into the warmer months, we sometimes have to challenge students on their hygiene. Please use this checklist to support your own conversations.

If you have a concern about the safety or welfare of your child, please email the safeguarding team at safeguarding@isleworthsyon.org. If there is an emergency call 999 or, for non-urgent matters that require police attention, call 101. 

Pride of House

Congratulations to the students who have won this week’s Pride of House award – one for each form group. Nominated by a house representative, these boys have made a great contribution to school life.