Welcome to the weekly Newsletter for parents and carers of students attending John Hanson Community School.
Inspire - Care - Succeed
‘HEAD’ Lines
Making a difference
Dear Parents/Carers
A little slice of ‘something like normal’ returned to John Hanson last week, when we completed the process of deciding which students would fulfil the roles of Head Boy, Head Girl and their deputies for the forthcoming academic year.
This year we had the largest number ever of students putting themselves forward for these positions. Following an initial letter and an interview, they all stood up in front of a panel and without exception, gave great speeches. In each and every speech the students outlined very clearly ‘the difference’ they wanted to make if they gained one of the 4 posts. More than any year I can remember, their collective voices projected a real desire to support ‘their school’ in becoming even better at providing the building blocks of educational success for John Hanson students.
I was so proud of each and every one of them and the part the school has played in helping them to become confident and articulate, and now the most senior, members of our school community.
After some significant deliberation the following students were endorsed for the 4 posts:
Head Girl: Lucy Hide
Head Boy: Jamie Biddlecome
Deputy Head Girl: Amae Smith
Deputy Head Boy: George Harris
Photos to follow next week.
I am very much looking forward to working with them over the next year.
Enjoy the weekend with your children.
Russell Stevens
Headteacher
Memorial garden
Some members of the support group have been busily prepping and planting up the garden to make it summer ready over the last couple of weeks. Doesn’t it look lovely!
The group will be meeting in year groups next week to catch up and make plans for next year. Watch this space…
Apprenticeship Opportunity at Orvis for Current Year 11s
2 apprenticeships available within Orvis's distribution centre. The apprentice will attain an NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing with a specialism.
There are some specific specialist skills offered as training which would be to either work in our personalisation area, learning embroidering logos and name on our dog beds and tailoring our trousers and would suit somebody with an interest in sewing. And the second to work in our repair area, learning how to repair graphite fly-fishing rods, fly-fishing reels and other products, so an interest in engineering or mending/repairing would be advantageous.
If you are interested email Mrs Pope so she can forward you the contact details.
NEW TITLES designed to help struggling teenage readers develop confidence and generate an interest in reading, whilst bridging the gap between more specialised books and full-length novels. The characters in the books are diverse in gender, sexuality, ethnicity and background to ensure they are relatable to a wide range of readers.
Come and be the first to borrow one of these new books and qualify for a FREE entry in our prize draw which will take place on Wed, 30th June. Details from Mrs Coward.
Message from Peter Symonds College
We are providing updates on our Summer events for students after Monday evenings announcement from the Government regarding the extension of restrictions. This has meant that we have had to review our position for each of them, details of which are below.
Welcome Days
These events for current year 11 students, holding offers with us will still go ahead as live events next week on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th June as we are able to manage the numbers and students will be asked to follow certain rules to ensure everyone's safety. Students will be able to access their timetables for the day on their online accounts, from today.
Events for Year 11 Parents
For your information we sent an invitation to parents of Year 11 students holding offers to attend an Open Event on Tuesday 29th June which has been cancelled. Parents are being notified. However, webinars with our Senior Management Team, planned for tomorrow evening, the 17th June are going ahead.
Open Eveningsfor College Entry 2022
These events planned for 28th and Tuesday 29th June, 5:30 – 8:30pm will now be Virtual Open Evenings. Registration for these events will be required through the college website psc.ac.uk from 21st June. We shall keep you updated with our next Open Evenings, due to be held on the 18th & 19th October where we hope to be able to invite these students to the college.
The Admissions Team
Peter Symonds College
01962 857555
Queen Mary's College
Please encourage your son/daughter to use their SCHOOL EMAIL for work rather than their own private email. This is important for safeguarding and also some of our messages for students are being sent to school email addresses.
One change for this term. Year basketball instead of football
Word of the Week:
Please see below for the ‘Word of the Week’. These words have specifically been chosen as they are both useful and sophisticated whilst encouraging challenge and extended vocabulary use. Please challenge your child (and yourself!) to use this week’s word as much as possible at home, in conversations, and in their work!
Mrs Woodley and Miss Underwood
Poetry Competition
The poetry society have launched a poetry competition for students aged 11-17. There are some fantastic prizes, such as membership to the poetry society, and a sack of goodies, week-long writing course and lots more. If you would like to enter you can do this directly through their website
Think you know – Activity Packs relating to online safety Who’s watching yours? – 17% increase in children livestreaming since lockdown (Advice to help parents/carers minimise risk to children online) Mental health – How to look after your family’s mental health when stuck indoors Houseparty – Everything you need to know.
John Hanson Computing Department
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Music for students in Year 10 (current Year 9's) - next school year
We will be running a Music course for students in Years10 and 11 which will be an extra qualification if they choose to follow the course.
The sessions will run each week after school on Tuesdays between 3pm and 4.15 in PA1. Students attending the course will be expected to attend every week - treating it just like another lesson.
We did not have enough students to run it within the main options but we are able to run the course as mentioned above. Students will also be expected to work on the course in their own time too - rehearsing / completing homework etc.
Please let me know if your son/daughter would like to take the course (as described in the option booklet)
The school are pleased to announce that we have been nominated by Hampshire Music Service to become a Music Mark school for the 2020/21 academic year.
Monday lessons:
Mr Goodeve (Guitar) at 9am
Mrs Gooding (Brass and keyboard) at 11am
Mr Cooper (Piano/Keyboard) at 12 noon
Tuesday Lessons:
Mr Long (Drums) at 1110 am
Friday Lessons:
Mrs Courcoux (Woodwind - for Mr Gooding) at 0950
Details on the music notice board or see Mr Adams if unsure
All students Years 7, 8 and 9
HEADPHONES / EARPHONES
All students in Years 7-9 will need earphones or headphones for class music lessons. We are not permitted to lend out any headphones.
Thank you for your support
EMTAS – Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service
Motivational Album 2021, English as Additional Language students
Even the most positive of people sometimes face a situation where they lack motivation, so it`s important to overcome this lack of enthusiasm and encourage our students to undertake frequent activities, take up new personal hobbies or even develop different skills, these are necessary as it will support positively their wellbeing. Taking breaks and focusing on other life challenges will help them relax between school work, this can improve their personal goals and achievements as keeping motivated remains a big challenge.
With this in mind, few weeks ago students were encouraged to participate in this big challenge, to share their hobbies, skills and experiences with us.
I am very pleased to have received so many images containing a variety of fantastic activities, some done at home, some with family members, other`s whilst being out and about. I have carefully collated them and rearranged all pictures into our Motivational Album that I am very proud to share with you all.
Be well, keep safe
Miss C Ferreira
Important dates for the next school year
Start of next school year - term starts as follows:
3rd Sept 21 = Year’s 7 + 11 only
6th Sept 21 = All year groups back
Staff training days (inset days) will take place on the following dates:
