Year 7 Parents’ Evening 12/03/09

Dear Parent, I am happy to invite you to attend the annual Year 7 Parents’ Consultation Evening. This takes place on Thursday 12 March. It is a very important evening where you will have the opportunity to discuss the progress of your son or daughter with their subject teachers. Please bring your son or daughter with you in full school uniform.

The consultation begins at 4.00pm and finishes at 6.45pm prompt. During this time a queuing system is in operation and all teachers will be available in the Sports Hall. Please be patient. We try to limit conversations to 3-5 minutes recognising that further follow up appointments can be arranged, if needed.

Teachers of the Year 7 Foundation Programme (SPLAT) will not be present as you will receive a separate report and invitation to celebrate young peoples’ achievements and talk to teachers in the summer term.

Some important people will be available to see during the evening: Year 7 Pastoral Coordinator, Mrs Birkett, will deal with any pastoral or welfare issues. Year Leader, Mr Beardsworth, will be able to discuss academic issues across a range of subjects. The School Counsellor/Parents in Partnership (PIP) Representative will also be available. The PIP group has recently been established and has attracted a growing number of parents who want an opportunity to meet regularly, support each other and gain access to outside agencies that support young people and families.

Parents are asked to sign in and out again in the main cafeteria where refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Prefects will be on hand to direct you. You will find members of the school’s leadership team here until 6.45pm.

Over the years, experience has demonstrated that regular attendance at Parents’ Consultation Evenings plays a key role in ensuring that excellent progress is maintained. We would be delighted if you are able to join us and look forward to meeting you.

Subjects covered in this event are: English, Geography, History, PE, Maths, Music, RE, Science, Spanish and Technology. Your son or daughter’s coach will be present.

Please return the reply slip to Student Services no later than Thursday 5th March.

Yours faithfully

S A Smith
Headteacher

Reply Slip

Please return this slip to: Student Services

Name of Student: __________________________ Coaching Group: __________________

I do / do not intend to attend the Year 7 Parents’ Consultation Evening on Thursday 12 March.

Signed _________________________________ Parent/Guardian