Welcome to the weekly Newsletter for parents and carers of students attending John Hanson Community School.
Inspire - Care - Succeed
‘HEAD’ Lines
A Heads Up
Dear Parents/Carers
You will be aware via the national press and via my ParentMail earlier in the week, that there is potential for your child’s education to be disrupted on 4 dates in the near future (1st February and 2nd, 15th, 16th March) as a result of industrial action being taken by members of the National Education Union. The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the Unions and the Government over teachers’ pay and conditions and funding for education, and not because of any issues at our school.
I am getting in touch to give you as much notice as possible, that learning may be disrupted on these dates. We are considering several options, including moving some lessons online and closing the school.
We recommend that you start to make alternative childcare arrangements for these dates.
I am sorry about the potential disruption to you and to your child’s education. I understand that this situation may be frustrating, and ask that all members of our school community continue to treat each other with respect. John Hanson Community School remains committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students and delivering high-quality teaching.
We are working closely with the local authority to keep up to date with the situation, and I will inform you of the final arrangements as soon as possible.
Enjoy the weekend with your children.
Russell Stevens
Headteacher
Grease
Meeting for School Kids Ensemble - Tuesday breaktime 24th January
Choir for Grease resumes Wednesday 1st February 3-4 pm
At John Hanson Community School we are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all students and staff, and to providing a working environment free from discrimination, prejudice and harassment.
We encourage respect and consideration for others, and recognise and value the school as a safe place for learning. The staff at John Hanson recognise that inequalities exist in all levels of society and believe, that as educators, we have a crucial role to play in eliminating all forms of discrimination, in particular against anyone with any of the protected characteristic. We promote equality by dealing with bullying and incidents of discrimination immediately and by educating the young people in our care through assemblies, tutor time, PSHE day sessions and group work where appropriate.
This is part of our responsibility in preparing our students for life after school.
Important EDI events over the next week:
Chinese New Year. 24th International Day of Education
Words you might not know:
Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar and solar Chinese calendar.
Please do check the individual websites for any changes to the schedule before setting off to visit them
Extra Curricular Programme
LRC NEWS
The Library and Resource Centre is open before school, at break times and after school for quiet work. There is always someone on duty to help you!
Come and visit us soon. We have over 5,000 books and 80 laptops for you to borrow, magazines to read and quizzes to complete.
LGBTQ+ TITLES
New books in the LRC.
Noah Could Never by Simon James Green.
Noah and Harry have gone from friends to boyfriends, but is Noah ready for the difference?
The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan.
Rukhsana knows who she is. But will living the life she wants mean losing her family?
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta.
This is not about being ready, it’s not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT’S ABOUT BEING FREE.
Michael waits in the stage wings, wearing a pink wig, pink fluffy coat and black heels. One more step will see him illuminated by spotlight. He has been on a journey of bravery to get here, and he is almost ready to show himself to the world in bold colours…… Can he emerge as The BlackFlamingo?
BE THE FIRST TO BORROW ONE!
We are excited to release our latest John Hanson Careers Newsletter.
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.
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
Performing Arts - Instrumental Lessons at school
If your son/daughter would like to learn to play a musical instrument please contact Mike Adams - Head of Music and Drama for details. Email - mike.adams@jhanson.hants.sch.uk
Teachers from Hampshire Music Service visit the school and we can offer lessons in Piano, Woodwind, Brass, Guitar, and Percussion (Drumming).
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