Dear Parents/Carers,

Further to my letter in September I am writing to remind you of the outline of the content of the College’s current Personal Development Programme for Year 11 on Wednesday the 11^th November. A brief summary of which can be found below:
 
Day 2- 11.11.20- Keeping Yourself and Others Safe
 
As year 11 missed out on the Zone’s visit during last year’s Sports Day, we will be using this day as an opportunity to work with the Zone to cover important topics such as the dangers of learning through pornography and STIs - how to avoid them and how to recognise the symptoms and seek help.  There will also be a follow up session on mental health.

Please note that while never recommended, we do appreciate that in some extreme circumstances it may be appropriate for you to request withdrawal of your son/daughter from any sessions covering sex. This is possible up until 3 full terms before they turn 16.  After this point, your child can make the decision about participating.   Please refer to our Sex and Relationships Education policy found on our website for more information. Students who are withdrawn from the programme will need to still come to College. 
 
The school timings remain the same and students should wear their normal school uniform and bring their normal equipment. Period 7 will continue as normal.
 
If you have any questions about the arrangements, please contact me via the above telephone numbers or via email at j.harris@sjhcsc.co.uk
 
Yours faithfully
 
Joanne Harris
Personal Development Lead/Science Teacher