Dear Parents/ Carers
Thank you for all of your support for your child as they work towards GCSE and other level 2 qualifications. Your partnership with school is vital during the next few months and we appreciate all of your care and support.
In school today, Year 11 have had an assembly outlining the importance of attendance, sharing key dates for Prep exams and final exams and making sure students are aware of the range of in lesson / school and additional support available throughout Year 11.
Students were also told about how we will celebrate their final year in secondary school. This includes a Year 11 Class of 2024 Liturgy, shirt signing and celebrations on their last day in school as a year group.
Included in this letter are key dates that were shared with students. You will also find information on “Passport to the Prom” and how students can be eligible to order their “Class of 2024 Hoodie”.
To ensure you receive all important messages ensure you have downloaded the MCAS app.
Key Dates
- EMS6 Open Evening – Thursday 9th November 2023, 4-6pm
- Prep Exams – Monday 13th November-Friday24th November 2023 and Tuesday 20th February-Friday 1st March 2023
- Course Work Deadlines – Shared by departments
- Metro Centre Trip – Thursday 7th December 2023
- Christmas Jumper & Christmas Dinner – Wednesday 13th December 2023
- Year 11 Meet the Teacher evening – Thursday 18th January 2024
- GCSE examination window- 6th May – 21st June 2024
- Class of 2024 Liturgy and Shirt Signing – w/c 17th June 2024
- Prom – Thursday 4th July 2024
- GCSE Results Day & EMS6 Enrolment – Thursday 22nd August 2024
Passport to Prom
We hope that all students will join us at Prom. Our 2024 Prom is at Hardwick Hall on Thursday 4th July and details of the celebration will be shared with students and parents after Christmas.
For students to attend the Prom, students must demonstrate good behaviour during their time in Year 11. We reward good behaviour and students are clear about our expectations.
Students can use achievement points to buy soft drinks at the Prom and students can be entered into draws to win free Prom tickets as recognition of effort and high standards.
We appreciate that the Prom is expensive and although students are welcome to wear what they feel comfortable in, there is often some pressure to hire/ buy expensive outfits. We have a small range of preloved formal wear and prom dresses that you are able to loan. Additionally, Prom Alley Prom Dress CIC | Prom Ally | Wales is a charity that can loan Prom outfits. To enquire please speak to Mrs Taylor.
We will also ensure that Prom tickets are on the payment portal so that you can spread the cost as you see fit.
In the event of poor behaviour, a student may forfeit their eligibility to attend the Prom. In the event of a suspension or a student being in St Peter’s on 2 or more occasions (from 1st November to the end of the school year) a student will not be allowed to attend the Prom. Parents will be informed and Prom tickets will not be issued. If a ticket has been purchased, a refund will be discretionary.
Hoodies
Many Year 11 choose to order a “Class of 2024 Hoodie” and all students are able to order their hoodies for Easter.
To encourage excellent attendance in the final few months of school we are allowing students with good attendance (more than 95%) to order their hoodies early. If your child meets the attendance criteria they will be able to order their hoodie in December and wear it in school when it arrives.
For students who can show good attendance (95% or more) between the end of October until the end of January there is a second window to order a hoodie and wear it early. Students who can show significant improved attendance may also be eligible in this second window.
We do consider individual circumstances and any student who has not ordered early can place a hoodie order on 18th March.
Although students can wear their hoodie in school, please retain your child’s blazer as hoodies are not allowed in the exam hall as they have writing on and breach exam conditions / regulations.
Class of 2024 Liturgy, shirt signing and Year 11 last day
During w/c 17th June 2024 we will celebrate Year 11 with a year group liturgy. Students will be invited to sign shirts and there will be an ice-cream van and fun activities. We will send details of final arrangements on the app in the new year.
Kind Regards
Mrs S. Crawshaw
Headteacher
