Year 8

‘Enterprise Challenge’ on Wednesday 5th July.

28 th June 2006

 

Dear Parent/Guardian

As part of activities week (3 rd – 7 th July 2006) your son/daughter will take part in an ‘Enterprise Challenge' on Wednesday 5 th July.

This event is a great opportunity to learn to work in a team and develop their skills as an entrepreneur. They will work in small groups, competing to design the best new soft drink. Students will be asked to give a short presentation of their product and design. Judges will select the wining product/team on the day.

The event will take place at Casa Rosa, 19 Fowler Street, South Shields. Students must make their own way there for a prompt start at 8.45 a.m.

They will remain in the building all day and lunch will be provided. Students will be free to make their way home at approximately 2.45.

The event is an exciting and informative experience for all students involved. They will not only gain a valuable insight into the world of work but should also find the day very enjoyable.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Yours sincerely

H Hartridge

 

Year 7 & 8 Sports day at Monkton Stadium - Tuesday 4 th July 2006

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22 nd June 2006

 

Dear Parent,

Year 7 and 8 students are being given an opportunity to attend a sports day at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow, on Tuesday 4 th July 2006. Your son/daughter will be transported to and from the venue by coach as a competitor or spectator. The whole year group will be present at the above venue.

May I take this opportunity to remind your child that the highest standard of behaviour is expected at all times.

Transport details are as follows:

Depart 9.00 a.m. Harton Technology College , ( Lisle Road entrance)

Return to Harton Technology College approximately 3.15 p.m.

Food details are as follows:

It is recommended that students take a packed lunch. If any student normally receives free school meals, a packed lunch will be provided for them. Please indicate on the tear off slip below. There is a stadium shop where the following can be purchased – soft and hot drinks, mix-ups coupled with a vending machine offering crisps and chocolate.

Students must wear school uniform but be prepared for cold weather and rain. I would also point out that students should not bring ipods, expensive items or wear jewellery.

Parents requiring additional information can contact me on 0191 4564226 Ext. 232.

Yours sincerely

AJ Carlisle

Head of PE

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Sports Day at Monkton Stadium – Tuesday 4 th July 2006

Only return this tear off slip if one of the following apply:

Name …………………………………….. Form …………………..

a) Medical Information ……………………………………………………………………

b) Please tick box to indicate if your child is entitled to a free meal ?.

c) Photographs will be taken at the event for possible use on the school web site. Please tick

box if you do not wish your child to have his/her photo/video taken ?.

 

Year 8 Drawing Trip to St Peter’s Church Yard

27 th June 2006

 

Dear Parent/Guardian

Year 8 Drawing Trip to St Peter's Church Yard

Pupils in Year 8 will be going to St Peter's church yard on Tuesday 4 th July to make drawings of the church and surrounding area.

Students will attend their normal registration at 8.30 a.m. Then meet in room 55 at 9.00 a.m. We will discuss the events of the day and then walk to St Peter's church yard.

During the morning pupils will experiment with different drawing materials.

Lunch will be at the normal time. Your child may bring a packed lunch if they wish.

In the afternoon we will be working in the classroom producing Postcards, using the drawings made in the morning.

Pupils will finish school at the normal time.

Yours sincerely

Mr Jones

 

Training programme for Transition Buddies.

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27 th June 2006

Dear Parent

Transition Buddies 

As you are aware your son/daughter is involved in the training programme for Transition Buddies. As part of the training a visit to Cheviot Junior School has been arranged for the afternoon of Friday 7 th July.

Transport will be provided to Cheviot and the buddies will be dismissed from Cheviot at approximately 3.30 p.m.

Yours sincerely

R Gordon

Head of Year 7

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Transition Buddies 

I do/do not give permission for my son/daughter to take part in the visit to Cheviot Junior School on Friday 7 th July.

Pupil's Name …………………………………………. Form ……………………

Signed ………………………………………………… Parent

Residential visit fo YEAR 8 rugby players to Derwentwater Youth Hostel in the Lake District

19th June 2006

Dear Parent,

I am currently organising a residential visit for the year 8 rugby players to Derwentwater Youth Hostel in the Lake District . The visit will take place from Monday 21st August to Friday 25th August. The total cost of the visit will be £110.

In order to discuss the arrangements in more detail I would like to invite those interested to a meeting which will take place on Thursday 22nd June at 7:15pm in the School Community Centre.

If you have any other queries in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Yours faithfully

Mr P Byrne