Welcome to the weekly Newsletter for parents and carers of students attending John Hanson Community School.
Inspire - Care - Succeed
‘HEAD’ Lines
Awarding Attendance
Dear Parents/Carers
You will not be surprised that student attendance is the topic of this week’s ‘HEAD’ Lines. It is a topic that I and the school quite rightly communication with you on regularly.
The evidence of how important attendance is to student success at school is unequivocal. The more often they are here the better they will do!
Students who attend school more than 95% of the time are more than double as likely to achieve their potential than those with an attendance below 90%.
The school continues to put a significant focus on good student attendance and it’s pleasing to see that the efforts of all the students and staff is being recognised. This week we have been recognised as being in the top 25% of schools nationally for attendance in the spring term (between Christmas and Easter).
We continue to think of ways in which we can support and encourage good attendance. You will be aware that recently we have introduced our 100% attendance cards. Students gain a stamp on their card (similar to a coffee shop reward card) for every week where they attend for 100% of the time. If they gain a stamp they can jump to the front of the lunch queue on their assembly day each week. If they manage to collect all their stamps for a half term they will be rewarded at the end of that half term.
Thank you for you continued support in making sure good attendance continues to be valued.
Enjoy the weekend with your children.
Regards
Russell Stevens
Headteacher
Farewell Year 11
Today we said farewell to our Year 11 students at their final assembly..
It was an emotional goodbye but lovely to look back on all the wonderful memories created over the 5 years.
Good luck with the rest of your exams and we look forward to seeing you at prom or on results day!!
Year 8 visit Sparsholt College
The whole of year 8 ventured to Sparsholt College today for their annual ‘Futures’ event. Students got a taste of a variety of courses including: Aquatics, tree felling, climbing, thermal imagery, sport and equine studies.
They also got to explore the Sparsholt zoo seeing red pandas, lemurs, porcupines and meerkats.
They were able to get a taste of what college life would be at Sparsholt and found the day very educational.
Performing Arts outreach
Our Performing Arts students recently visited Clatford School and took part in their music afternoon.
Free School Meals
The free school meal (FSM) allowance is going up to £3 per day from 5th June.
A child is eligible for free school meals if their parent or carer receives one or more of the following benefits:
Income Support
income-based Job Seekers' Allowance
income-related Employment and Support Allowance
support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit, provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit, and have an annual gross income, of no more than £16,190 as assessed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (Parents who are made redundant or start working less than 16 hours per week, may find their children are entitled to free meals for a limited period.)
Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
To check your child's eligibility for pupil premium or continued free school meals (from Key Stage 2), use the online checking facility (Ctrl & Click to follow link).
To complete a check, you need the following information for yourself or the person you are checking on behalf of:
your own name, date of birth, and contact details
National Insurance number or National Asylum Seekers number
School Kids Choir for Grease continues Wednesdays 3-4 pm
New singers always welcome - just turn up and join in!
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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:
13th World Albinism Awareness Day.
Words you might not know:
What is the theme of the International Albinism Awareness Day 2023?
Every year June 13th is celebrated as International Albinism Awareness Day. It is a day observed by the United Nations to spread awareness about albinism disease and combat discrimination faced by an Albinistic person. The theme for International Albinism Awareness Day 2023 is “Inclusion is Strength”
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, Keyboard, Singing, Guitar, and Percussion (Drumming).
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