{"id":798,"date":"2019-06-14T18:48:01","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T17:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.darrickwood.co.uk\/?p=798"},"modified":"2019-06-24T09:19:04","modified_gmt":"2019-06-24T08:19:04","slug":"parent-bulletin-14-06-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.darrickwood.co.uk\/?p=798","title":{"rendered":"Parent Bulletin 14.06.19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another week of public examinations has come to an end. For many in Year 11, they have now completed their GCSEs and they can finally rest after what will have been the most intense period of examinations they have ever faced. Some still have a few more papers to complete but the countdown to the Prom can then begin. We get to the time of year where we start to feel sad as we say goodbye to some in Year 11 and all of Year 13. We wish all our leavers all the best for the future and encourage them to stay in touch and let us know all their exciting news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years 7-9 have also\nhad examinations all week and we were pleased with how they have conducted\nthemselves during this time. They have been reminded that this is a time to get\ninto the studying habits and attitudes to encourage success at GCSE in the future\nand whatever the outcome from the examinations they should reflect and learn\nfrom these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traffic near the School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weather this\nweek has been atypical for June and Monday saw heavy downpours during the\nday.  Lovibonds Avenue is always busy at\nschool finishing time, however, the rain usually brings additional traffic.  Can I take the opportunity to remind all\nparents\/carers to drive carefully when near the School and to follow the\ntraffic restrictions that are in place. \nOn Monday, the traffic quickly became gridlocked with cars unable to\nmove.  Most of our students, even when it\nis raining hard, should be able to walk home. If, however, you do have to\ncollecting your son or daughter then please do so further along Lovibonds\nAvenue and not near the school gates. Thank you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Return Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your attention is\ndrawn to the emails sent earlier today regarding Book Return Day (26th June)\nand the Year 11 ceremony that also takes place on this day. Students in Years\n7-10 and 12 start at the slightly later time of 9.45am in order to facilitate\nthis day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confiscated mobile phones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will be aware we\nhave a strict No Mobiles policy at Darrick Wood. This is highly effective in\nensuring these devices are not a distraction in lessons or around the School.\nMany other schools are trying to introduce such a policy as there has been research\nindicating how much of a problem mobiles can be, not least because of the\ncurrent popularity of social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To re-iterate, our\npolicy is that if a phone is seen by a member of staff it must be handed in\nimmediately when requested. It does not have to be used or heard, just seen. Of\ncourse, if it is used or heard it will also be confiscated. The phone will be put\nin a safe place and can only be returned when you, their parent\/carer has\ncontacted us to arrange an appointment to meet with the relevant Achievement\nCoordinator or Assistant Achievement Coordinator. We will give you an\nappointment as soon as we can. We cannot always facilitate the meeting as per\nour policy if you just turn up at school. The simplest solution to the issue is\nthat pupils need to abide by the No Mobiles rule. Please ensure your child\nunderstands our rules and why we have them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use of Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following on from\nthe mobile phone item above – with increasing frequency we are dealing with\nproblems in relation to children using social media platforms. These can of\ncourse be used for many positive things (charity fundraising etc). However, the\nplatforms can also lead to difficulties between groups and individuals that are\nchallenging to solve once negative comments have been posted, completely at\nodds with our values. Many children are also too young to use the platforms\nthey are accessing. I would ask you to check that your son\/daughter is aware of\nthe age restrictions. The restrictions are there for a reason but are often\ncircumvented. For many sites, the minimum age is 13 or 14. Pupils in Years 7\nand 8 should therefore not be using some of the most popular social media\nplatforms at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would be grateful\nif you could talk to them about this and for those who continue to use social\nmedia, encourage them to use it as a force for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On\nTuesday, 16th July pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 will be participating in Sports\nDay at Norman Park. Parents are reminded to click on the link in the email that\nwas sent. If the link does not work for you, please email the office (office@darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk<\/a>) to acknowledge receipt which will then be forwarded the PE\nDepartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sports Day email will be re-sent Monday. It only needs to be completed if it has not already been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other School events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, 19th June\n7.00pm – Gifted and Talented Evening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, 2nd July\n7.00pm – Summer Concert<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, 10th July\n7.00pm – Sports Awards Evening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, 15th July\n7.00pm – Dance Production<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This week Another week of public examinations has come to an end. For many in Year 11, they have now completed their GCSEs and they can finally rest after what will have been the most intense period of examinations they have ever faced. Some still have a few more papers to complete but the countdown to the Prom can then begin. We get to the time of year where we start to feel sad as we say goodbye to some…<\/p>\n

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