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CCHS Newsletter 57 - 3rd May 2022
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Message from Executive Headteacher
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We have had the real pleasure of being able to run our first celebration assemblies during this last week and it's been fantastic to finally be able to publicly reward the many students who have done so many praiseworthy things over the last term. My congratulations to every student that received their well deserved recognition.
As parents in key year groups will know we are rapidly approaching the first exam season we have had for two years. The students sitting exams this year have not had to face formal "proper" exam for some time due to the effects of the pandemic. We are acutely aware of the pressures that they may well be feeling and will continue to work with each and every child to ensure that they are ready to deal with whatever comes from next month onwards. Our "Help Your Child" guidance is still available via our website and is well worth a look.
Mr Harding
Executive Headteacher
Codsall High Federation of Schools
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Tuesday 3rd May - GCSE Language speaking examinations begin
Thursday 19th May - Y9 Bronze DofE training and First Aid
Saturday 21st May to
Wednesday 1st June - Football Academy USA football tour
Thursday 26th May - Y11 "Dress for Success" Day
Friday 27th May - Break up for half term
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Prior to the Easter break it became apparent from conversations with staff and students that due to a variety of factors we would need to limit access to the toilets during lesson time, e.g. some students were using the excuse of going to the toilet to waste lesson time. The senior leadership team discussed the different issues at length and made the decision to close the toilets during lesson time for the majority of students.
Students can obviously still use toilets pre school, at break and lunch
and after school.
Students with specific medical issues can have a toilet pass which enables them to use the toilet when required for both an extended period of time as well as for a short number of days.
Similarly, mindful of potential concerns some parents or students may have, students can, if absolutely necessary, visit student services to request a toilet key. However, this will be the exception. Student services is entirely staffed by female members of staff.
Our view is that a maximum gap of two hours is more than enough for our age range of students to be able to wait to use the toilet, notwithstanding the provision for any student to go to student services should an "emergency" arise.
As a father of a teenage girl myself I am more than aware of their needs and am confident that with the provisions we have made the changes will enable our students to focus on their learning during lesson time.
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After two postponed attempts, 43 students and 6 staff finally travelled to New Hampshire in the USA to take part in 4 days of skiing at the Loon Ski resort. The group had an amazing time and were all able to develop their ski ability with the support of some great instructors. We then travelled south to New York for 3 days/2 nights and visited the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, the One World Trade Centre, Times Square, The Rockefeller Centre, Central Park, and 5th Avenue for a bit of shopping!
I would like to thank the students who behaved impeccably, and to the staff who helped to ensure the trip was a huge success!
Mr Horsfield
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At assemblies last week certificates were awarded to students who had earned one of the three 'A's awards during the Spring term:
Year 9 Year 10
Achievement - Jayden P Achievement - Joe P
Altruism - Harry D Altruism - Emily C
Ambition - Ashvin K Ambition - Issy B
Resilience - Lewis W
Year 11
Achievement - Alex R-C
Altruism - Cole A
Ambition - Jasmin S
Well done to you all
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Year 11 Post 16 Study
Most of our Y11 students have already sorted their post 16 education studies for September 2022
If you are struggling to sort a study placement, you need support applying or you have changed your mind about where you want to study, please see Mrs Higgins in Student Services so that we can offer support.
There are many useful links and resources available on our school website's careers page.
From our home page click students-Careers- then the link of your choice.
Alternatively for links and resources follow:
https://www.cc-hs.com/careers-links/
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Covid Testing Flow Diagram
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Should your child test positive for Covid,
please see updated guidance below.
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Suitable for: All year groups at CCHS
The link for ePlatform is: https://cchs.eplatform.co/
User name and passwords can be obtained from English teachers.
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Students that have been nominated for extra praise by teaching staff and will receive extra Achievement points for their Head of Year/ Senior Leadership Team nomination which can be seen on EduLink.
Tilly B Isobel C Aneesha C Ryan C
Jack D Ethan D Harry F Blade G
Bella H Henry H Hayden H Marissa H
Jayden K Ashvin K Thea L Venice L-K
Cameron M Jack M Jacob O Lucie P
Amy R Chloe S Melease S Tyrell W
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You may have received this information from other sources, or may have seen it covered in the media recently but we felt it important to share with you in school.
The number of cases of Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) in children has recently increased. Public health doctors and scientists are looking into what could be causing this.
The advice is that parents see a GP if their child has symptoms of Hepatitis, which includes yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice).
Good hygiene, including supervising hand washing in young children, can help to prevent infections that can cause Hepatitis.
For more information on Hepatitis, please see the NHS webpage below:-
http://Hepatitis - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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Perton FREE Uniform Exchange on Facebook
The Perton Uniform Exchange group is a community swap group for parents who may be struggling to buy uniform. Parents don't charge each other for items. https://en-gb.facebook.com/groups/374633619888467/
New uniform supplier
CCHS have a great working relationship with our current uniform supplier, Lads and Lasses. However, in line with recent governement guidance, CCHS will be working with an additional uniform supplier to give parents more choice. You will soon be able to order uniform from Crested Schoolwear in Wolverhampton.
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If you would like us to share a community event with others in a future newsletter, please contact the school with details email: office@cc-hs.com
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Have your details changed recently?
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Have you moved house or changed your telephone number or email address recently? If so, please contact the school to ensure that our receords are up to date and that you do not miss out on important information.
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Have your circumstances changed recently?
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Parents claiming some benefits can claim free school meals for any of their children who are registered at a Staffordshire school and who would normally be at school at lunch time. School meals are a good way to ensure that your child eats well at lunchtime and you can save yourself time and money.
Even if you don't want your children to have the meals, claiming them helps their school. The more eligible parents who claim meals, the more funding the school receives.
The phone number for the free school entitlement checking service team has changed. Should you need to contact them regarding any claims queries, their number is now 0300 111 8007 option 3, then option 2
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Educational-awards-benefits/FreeSchoolMeals/Apply-online.aspx
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