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CCHS Newsletter 59 - 27th May 2022
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Message from Executive Headteacher
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We are now formally into exam season which is very strange after the two year absence. I am particularly sympathetic to our Year 13 students who are sitting their first "proper" exams since their Key Stage 2 SATs!
I know that we have done all that we can to prepare our children for a challenging few months and I know that parents will be working hard to support their son or daughter in whatever way they can at home.
I wish all of our exam candidates the very best of luck!
Sad farewells
This half term we say goodbye to two members of staff who are moving on to new careers. Mrs Barker (Geography) has decided upon a change of career and is going to work for the environment agency in Yorkshire.
Mrs Croxall (Pastoral Manager) is also moving on to pastures new with a career change, starting work for a local housing association just after half term. Mrs Croxall has been at Codsall High School for sixteen years and has supported numerous students and their families during that time. Mrs Croxall would be able to write several best sellers with the stories she has heard over the years!
I wish both staff the very best of luck for their new careers and want to thank them for the difference they have made to the lives of so many students during their time here.
Federation Growth
This week Lane Green First School formally voted to become part of our Federation of schools from June 6th 2022. This means that we are now at five schools, all based within our local community, able to share expertise and knowledge in a way that will really enhance the educational journey of our young people. From September 2022 Codsall High Federation of Schools will cease to exist and a new name will be used, South Staffordshire Learning Partnership, signalling a genuine move to an educational partnership of equals. I will share more details with parents in the near future.
Mr Harding
Executive Headteacher
Codsall High Federation of Schools
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Saturday 21st May to
Wednesday 1st June - Football Academy USA football tour
Friday 27th May - Break up for half term
Thursday 9th June - Y10 DofE First Aid Training
Friday 10th June - Y9 DofE Bronze Day Walk
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House Competition - Tour de Codsall
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This week students in Years 9 and 10 had House assemblies to explain our next House Competition - the Tour de Codsall. This will be a team competition with students cycling on an exercise bike for 5 minutes to build up a House distance total. This will take place next half-term.
More details to follow soon!
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At the latest School Council meeting, the following issues were raised.
Students asked:
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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.
Charlotte B Autumn B Sam D Eva G
Marissa H Thomas H Jayden P Paige L
Taylor M Olivia-Rose M Tyler M Lilia K
Mya S Adam W Teagan A Tilly B
Shoshauna B Alfie C Elijah F Eden H
Oliver L Cairo O Bailey P Joe P
Sophie-Ruth R Issy P Mollie R Kadi T
George T Mason W Ruby W
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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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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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Reminder - Change to Toilet Access
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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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Covid Testing Flow Diagram
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Should your child test positive for Covid,
please see updated guidance below.
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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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High School Musical at The Old Rep Theatre
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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 records are up to date and that you do not miss out on important information.
Tel: 01902 907560 or email office@cc-hs.com
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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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