Parent and Carer Bulletin

14th May 2021

At the end of another proud week at Glossopdale School we again extend our

celebration and communication to all in our school community

There are some remarkable achievements to honour this week The theme for this

edition is very much EXCELLENCE We have taken the opportunity to clarify our

expectations for students and hope you will support is discussing these at home

with your children We maintain these standards in order for all students to benefit

from a calm purposeful and positive learning environment for them to develop the

habits that will help them to succeed in all areas of life and to focus on what is

important learning and thriving

Happily we can now also share our extra-curricular opportunities with parents and

students allowing us to invite all members of the school community to become

even more engaged and involved

Enjoy

Best wishes

All at Glossopdale School

THRIVE Rewards

Notices

Personal Development

Reading

Celebration

Sixth Form

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

THRIVE Rewards

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Top Tutor

Group

7DEL 8CKW 9HLO 10SRE 11MBE

Top students Ava B

Jake H

Matilda H

Tom H

Luca H

Etta I

Joseph P

Annissa Q

Lydia G

Amy G

Jessamine R

Chloe W

Imogen C

Dudley T

Alfie K

Freya L

Lucy-Lou H

Molly K

Livia B

Molly B

Niamh H

Amy L

Ethan C

India H

Thomas N

Tommy-Lee W

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices E is for Excellence

Excellence is the quality of

excelling of being truly the best

at something Herersquos a reminder

for parents of our expectations

for students

We commit to the highest standards of behaviour

attendance and punctuality

bull No phones in pockets If these are seen students will

get a 20 minute detention and your phone

confiscated

bull No aerosols are allowed and if seen will be

confiscated

bull No sweets or energy drinks are allowed to be

brought into school and will be confiscated if seen

bull Students are not allowed to go to the toilet during

lessons or when moving between lessons They may

only go to the toilet at the start of the day before

lining up at break time lunch time and at the end of

the day when they are leaving Teachers will not let

students go to the toilet unless they have a medical

reason

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices E is for Excellence - Why we do what we do

Expectations

Shirts tucked in

No hoodies

No trainers

No sleeves rolled up

One pair of stud earrings and a

watch

No rings

No facial piercing

No excessive makeup

No nail polish or false

nailseyelashes

No socks over the knees

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Careers Live

Would you be willing to give a Virtual Careers Live

talk to our students

We are looking for people from a range of Careers

and Sectors to deliver 15 minute virtual talks to

students about the careers in your field and your

own career journey

These sessions take place in Tutor period on

Friday mornings from 845am to 915am

If you (or someone you know) would be willing to help

please contact C Dunkerley at

cdunkerleyglossopdaleschool

CAREERS LIVE

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Tutor Periods

The themes for this half term

have changed and the Year

groups are looking at the

following

Year 7 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 8 ndash RSE and PSHE

Year 9 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 10 ndashRSE and PSHE

Year 11 ndash RSE and PSHE

All Year group focus Drugs

Ms Dunkerley presented a live session to

launch the Drugs Education programme

in Personal Development She focussed

on why people do and donrsquot take drugs

followed by the three main areas of

drugs Illegal drugs Over the counter

drugs and Prescription drugs

Ms Dunkerley then moved on from this

through a discussion of the Misuse of

Drugs Act the classification of drugs

and the potential consequences of a

Drug conviction

This will now be followed up over the

next few weeks with tutor led sessions

looking at Peer Pressure Addition vs

Dependency Alcohol Tobacco (including

E-cigs) and Energy Drinks

NB

CEIAG is Careers Education Information and Guidance

MBV and Cz - Modern British Values and Citizenship

RSE ndash Relationships and Sex Education

PSHE ndash Personal Social and Health Education

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Assemblies

The two assemblies over the last couple of weeks have

focused on THRIVE Icons and Numeracy Mrs Flaherty

launched the latest voting for the Visionary icons

represented by the Performing Arts Faculty

1 Mrs Flaherty promoted Beatrix Potter All of her

books teach children a moral She encourages

people to ldquodream big eat your vegetables never

give up drink camomile tea for anything that ails

you and listen to your motherrdquo

2 Mrs Nevin championed the choreographer

Matthew Bourne He is one of the leading

choreographers today in Dance According to the

Telegraph he has changed the landscape of Dance

forever

3 Mr Bousie supported Louis Armstrong who

transcended race and class barriers He was the

first great influence in Jazz He changed the

course of Jazz and his most successful hit was

ldquoAinrsquot misbehavinrsquordquo

4 Vivienne Westwood was championed by

Mrs Wood for both her design and activism

work She believes everything has to have

character You will know she is a local icon

and says ldquoyou have to be prepared for action

and engagement ndash to make the world a

better placerdquo Unusually her clothes initiated

a whole movement and punk remains

influential to this day

5 The final nominee is Emma Watson She

was put forward by Mrs Oliver The actor has

entertained in no less than 19 films and uses

her platform to effect change in mental

health awareness gender equality climate

change and poverty

To vote please go to the following link

httpsformsglexWugtik2X8rpiu2KA

THRIVE Rewards

Notices

Personal Development

Reading

Celebration

Sixth Form

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

THRIVE Rewards

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Top Tutor

Group

7DEL 8CKW 9HLO 10SRE 11MBE

Top students Ava B

Jake H

Matilda H

Tom H

Luca H

Etta I

Joseph P

Annissa Q

Lydia G

Amy G

Jessamine R

Chloe W

Imogen C

Dudley T

Alfie K

Freya L

Lucy-Lou H

Molly K

Livia B

Molly B

Niamh H

Amy L

Ethan C

India H

Thomas N

Tommy-Lee W

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices E is for Excellence

Excellence is the quality of

excelling of being truly the best

at something Herersquos a reminder

for parents of our expectations

for students

We commit to the highest standards of behaviour

attendance and punctuality

bull No phones in pockets If these are seen students will

get a 20 minute detention and your phone

confiscated

bull No aerosols are allowed and if seen will be

confiscated

bull No sweets or energy drinks are allowed to be

brought into school and will be confiscated if seen

bull Students are not allowed to go to the toilet during

lessons or when moving between lessons They may

only go to the toilet at the start of the day before

lining up at break time lunch time and at the end of

the day when they are leaving Teachers will not let

students go to the toilet unless they have a medical

reason

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices E is for Excellence - Why we do what we do

Expectations

Shirts tucked in

No hoodies

No trainers

No sleeves rolled up

One pair of stud earrings and a

watch

No rings

No facial piercing

No excessive makeup

No nail polish or false

nailseyelashes

No socks over the knees

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Careers Live

Would you be willing to give a Virtual Careers Live

talk to our students

We are looking for people from a range of Careers

and Sectors to deliver 15 minute virtual talks to

students about the careers in your field and your

own career journey

These sessions take place in Tutor period on

Friday mornings from 845am to 915am

If you (or someone you know) would be willing to help

please contact C Dunkerley at

cdunkerleyglossopdaleschool

CAREERS LIVE

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Tutor Periods

The themes for this half term

have changed and the Year

groups are looking at the

following

Year 7 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 8 ndash RSE and PSHE

Year 9 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 10 ndashRSE and PSHE

Year 11 ndash RSE and PSHE

All Year group focus Drugs

Ms Dunkerley presented a live session to

launch the Drugs Education programme

in Personal Development She focussed

on why people do and donrsquot take drugs

followed by the three main areas of

drugs Illegal drugs Over the counter

drugs and Prescription drugs

Ms Dunkerley then moved on from this

through a discussion of the Misuse of

Drugs Act the classification of drugs

and the potential consequences of a

Drug conviction

This will now be followed up over the

next few weeks with tutor led sessions

looking at Peer Pressure Addition vs

Dependency Alcohol Tobacco (including

E-cigs) and Energy Drinks

NB

CEIAG is Careers Education Information and Guidance

MBV and Cz - Modern British Values and Citizenship

RSE ndash Relationships and Sex Education

PSHE ndash Personal Social and Health Education

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Assemblies

The two assemblies over the last couple of weeks have

focused on THRIVE Icons and Numeracy Mrs Flaherty

launched the latest voting for the Visionary icons

represented by the Performing Arts Faculty

1 Mrs Flaherty promoted Beatrix Potter All of her

books teach children a moral She encourages

people to ldquodream big eat your vegetables never

give up drink camomile tea for anything that ails

you and listen to your motherrdquo

2 Mrs Nevin championed the choreographer

Matthew Bourne He is one of the leading

choreographers today in Dance According to the

Telegraph he has changed the landscape of Dance

forever

3 Mr Bousie supported Louis Armstrong who

transcended race and class barriers He was the

first great influence in Jazz He changed the

course of Jazz and his most successful hit was

ldquoAinrsquot misbehavinrsquordquo

4 Vivienne Westwood was championed by

Mrs Wood for both her design and activism

work She believes everything has to have

character You will know she is a local icon

and says ldquoyou have to be prepared for action

and engagement ndash to make the world a

better placerdquo Unusually her clothes initiated

a whole movement and punk remains

influential to this day

5 The final nominee is Emma Watson She

was put forward by Mrs Oliver The actor has

entertained in no less than 19 films and uses

her platform to effect change in mental

health awareness gender equality climate

change and poverty

To vote please go to the following link

httpsformsglexWugtik2X8rpiu2KA

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

THRIVE Rewards

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

Top Tutor

Group

7DEL 8CKW 9HLO 10SRE 11MBE

Top students Ava B

Jake H

Matilda H

Tom H

Luca H

Etta I

Joseph P

Annissa Q

Lydia G

Amy G

Jessamine R

Chloe W

Imogen C

Dudley T

Alfie K

Freya L

Lucy-Lou H

Molly K

Livia B

Molly B

Niamh H

Amy L

Ethan C

India H

Thomas N

Tommy-Lee W

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices E is for Excellence

Excellence is the quality of

excelling of being truly the best

at something Herersquos a reminder

for parents of our expectations

for students

We commit to the highest standards of behaviour

attendance and punctuality

bull No phones in pockets If these are seen students will

get a 20 minute detention and your phone

confiscated

bull No aerosols are allowed and if seen will be

confiscated

bull No sweets or energy drinks are allowed to be

brought into school and will be confiscated if seen

bull Students are not allowed to go to the toilet during

lessons or when moving between lessons They may

only go to the toilet at the start of the day before

lining up at break time lunch time and at the end of

the day when they are leaving Teachers will not let

students go to the toilet unless they have a medical

reason

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices E is for Excellence - Why we do what we do

Expectations

Shirts tucked in

No hoodies

No trainers

No sleeves rolled up

One pair of stud earrings and a

watch

No rings

No facial piercing

No excessive makeup

No nail polish or false

nailseyelashes

No socks over the knees

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Careers Live

Would you be willing to give a Virtual Careers Live

talk to our students

We are looking for people from a range of Careers

and Sectors to deliver 15 minute virtual talks to

students about the careers in your field and your

own career journey

These sessions take place in Tutor period on

Friday mornings from 845am to 915am

If you (or someone you know) would be willing to help

please contact C Dunkerley at

cdunkerleyglossopdaleschool

CAREERS LIVE

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Tutor Periods

The themes for this half term

have changed and the Year

groups are looking at the

following

Year 7 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 8 ndash RSE and PSHE

Year 9 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 10 ndashRSE and PSHE

Year 11 ndash RSE and PSHE

All Year group focus Drugs

Ms Dunkerley presented a live session to

launch the Drugs Education programme

in Personal Development She focussed

on why people do and donrsquot take drugs

followed by the three main areas of

drugs Illegal drugs Over the counter

drugs and Prescription drugs

Ms Dunkerley then moved on from this

through a discussion of the Misuse of

Drugs Act the classification of drugs

and the potential consequences of a

Drug conviction

This will now be followed up over the

next few weeks with tutor led sessions

looking at Peer Pressure Addition vs

Dependency Alcohol Tobacco (including

E-cigs) and Energy Drinks

NB

CEIAG is Careers Education Information and Guidance

MBV and Cz - Modern British Values and Citizenship

RSE ndash Relationships and Sex Education

PSHE ndash Personal Social and Health Education

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Assemblies

The two assemblies over the last couple of weeks have

focused on THRIVE Icons and Numeracy Mrs Flaherty

launched the latest voting for the Visionary icons

represented by the Performing Arts Faculty

1 Mrs Flaherty promoted Beatrix Potter All of her

books teach children a moral She encourages

people to ldquodream big eat your vegetables never

give up drink camomile tea for anything that ails

you and listen to your motherrdquo

2 Mrs Nevin championed the choreographer

Matthew Bourne He is one of the leading

choreographers today in Dance According to the

Telegraph he has changed the landscape of Dance

forever

3 Mr Bousie supported Louis Armstrong who

transcended race and class barriers He was the

first great influence in Jazz He changed the

course of Jazz and his most successful hit was

ldquoAinrsquot misbehavinrsquordquo

4 Vivienne Westwood was championed by

Mrs Wood for both her design and activism

work She believes everything has to have

character You will know she is a local icon

and says ldquoyou have to be prepared for action

and engagement ndash to make the world a

better placerdquo Unusually her clothes initiated

a whole movement and punk remains

influential to this day

5 The final nominee is Emma Watson She

was put forward by Mrs Oliver The actor has

entertained in no less than 19 films and uses

her platform to effect change in mental

health awareness gender equality climate

change and poverty

To vote please go to the following link

httpsformsglexWugtik2X8rpiu2KA

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices E is for Excellence

Excellence is the quality of

excelling of being truly the best

at something Herersquos a reminder

for parents of our expectations

for students

We commit to the highest standards of behaviour

attendance and punctuality

bull No phones in pockets If these are seen students will

get a 20 minute detention and your phone

confiscated

bull No aerosols are allowed and if seen will be

confiscated

bull No sweets or energy drinks are allowed to be

brought into school and will be confiscated if seen

bull Students are not allowed to go to the toilet during

lessons or when moving between lessons They may

only go to the toilet at the start of the day before

lining up at break time lunch time and at the end of

the day when they are leaving Teachers will not let

students go to the toilet unless they have a medical

reason

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices E is for Excellence - Why we do what we do

Expectations

Shirts tucked in

No hoodies

No trainers

No sleeves rolled up

One pair of stud earrings and a

watch

No rings

No facial piercing

No excessive makeup

No nail polish or false

nailseyelashes

No socks over the knees

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Careers Live

Would you be willing to give a Virtual Careers Live

talk to our students

We are looking for people from a range of Careers

and Sectors to deliver 15 minute virtual talks to

students about the careers in your field and your

own career journey

These sessions take place in Tutor period on

Friday mornings from 845am to 915am

If you (or someone you know) would be willing to help

please contact C Dunkerley at

cdunkerleyglossopdaleschool

CAREERS LIVE

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Tutor Periods

The themes for this half term

have changed and the Year

groups are looking at the

following

Year 7 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 8 ndash RSE and PSHE

Year 9 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 10 ndashRSE and PSHE

Year 11 ndash RSE and PSHE

All Year group focus Drugs

Ms Dunkerley presented a live session to

launch the Drugs Education programme

in Personal Development She focussed

on why people do and donrsquot take drugs

followed by the three main areas of

drugs Illegal drugs Over the counter

drugs and Prescription drugs

Ms Dunkerley then moved on from this

through a discussion of the Misuse of

Drugs Act the classification of drugs

and the potential consequences of a

Drug conviction

This will now be followed up over the

next few weeks with tutor led sessions

looking at Peer Pressure Addition vs

Dependency Alcohol Tobacco (including

E-cigs) and Energy Drinks

NB

CEIAG is Careers Education Information and Guidance

MBV and Cz - Modern British Values and Citizenship

RSE ndash Relationships and Sex Education

PSHE ndash Personal Social and Health Education

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Assemblies

The two assemblies over the last couple of weeks have

focused on THRIVE Icons and Numeracy Mrs Flaherty

launched the latest voting for the Visionary icons

represented by the Performing Arts Faculty

1 Mrs Flaherty promoted Beatrix Potter All of her

books teach children a moral She encourages

people to ldquodream big eat your vegetables never

give up drink camomile tea for anything that ails

you and listen to your motherrdquo

2 Mrs Nevin championed the choreographer

Matthew Bourne He is one of the leading

choreographers today in Dance According to the

Telegraph he has changed the landscape of Dance

forever

3 Mr Bousie supported Louis Armstrong who

transcended race and class barriers He was the

first great influence in Jazz He changed the

course of Jazz and his most successful hit was

ldquoAinrsquot misbehavinrsquordquo

4 Vivienne Westwood was championed by

Mrs Wood for both her design and activism

work She believes everything has to have

character You will know she is a local icon

and says ldquoyou have to be prepared for action

and engagement ndash to make the world a

better placerdquo Unusually her clothes initiated

a whole movement and punk remains

influential to this day

5 The final nominee is Emma Watson She

was put forward by Mrs Oliver The actor has

entertained in no less than 19 films and uses

her platform to effect change in mental

health awareness gender equality climate

change and poverty

To vote please go to the following link

httpsformsglexWugtik2X8rpiu2KA

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices E is for Excellence - Why we do what we do

Expectations

Shirts tucked in

No hoodies

No trainers

No sleeves rolled up

One pair of stud earrings and a

watch

No rings

No facial piercing

No excessive makeup

No nail polish or false

nailseyelashes

No socks over the knees

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Careers Live

Would you be willing to give a Virtual Careers Live

talk to our students

We are looking for people from a range of Careers

and Sectors to deliver 15 minute virtual talks to

students about the careers in your field and your

own career journey

These sessions take place in Tutor period on

Friday mornings from 845am to 915am

If you (or someone you know) would be willing to help

please contact C Dunkerley at

cdunkerleyglossopdaleschool

CAREERS LIVE

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Tutor Periods

The themes for this half term

have changed and the Year

groups are looking at the

following

Year 7 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 8 ndash RSE and PSHE

Year 9 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 10 ndashRSE and PSHE

Year 11 ndash RSE and PSHE

All Year group focus Drugs

Ms Dunkerley presented a live session to

launch the Drugs Education programme

in Personal Development She focussed

on why people do and donrsquot take drugs

followed by the three main areas of

drugs Illegal drugs Over the counter

drugs and Prescription drugs

Ms Dunkerley then moved on from this

through a discussion of the Misuse of

Drugs Act the classification of drugs

and the potential consequences of a

Drug conviction

This will now be followed up over the

next few weeks with tutor led sessions

looking at Peer Pressure Addition vs

Dependency Alcohol Tobacco (including

E-cigs) and Energy Drinks

NB

CEIAG is Careers Education Information and Guidance

MBV and Cz - Modern British Values and Citizenship

RSE ndash Relationships and Sex Education

PSHE ndash Personal Social and Health Education

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Assemblies

The two assemblies over the last couple of weeks have

focused on THRIVE Icons and Numeracy Mrs Flaherty

launched the latest voting for the Visionary icons

represented by the Performing Arts Faculty

1 Mrs Flaherty promoted Beatrix Potter All of her

books teach children a moral She encourages

people to ldquodream big eat your vegetables never

give up drink camomile tea for anything that ails

you and listen to your motherrdquo

2 Mrs Nevin championed the choreographer

Matthew Bourne He is one of the leading

choreographers today in Dance According to the

Telegraph he has changed the landscape of Dance

forever

3 Mr Bousie supported Louis Armstrong who

transcended race and class barriers He was the

first great influence in Jazz He changed the

course of Jazz and his most successful hit was

ldquoAinrsquot misbehavinrsquordquo

4 Vivienne Westwood was championed by

Mrs Wood for both her design and activism

work She believes everything has to have

character You will know she is a local icon

and says ldquoyou have to be prepared for action

and engagement ndash to make the world a

better placerdquo Unusually her clothes initiated

a whole movement and punk remains

influential to this day

5 The final nominee is Emma Watson She

was put forward by Mrs Oliver The actor has

entertained in no less than 19 films and uses

her platform to effect change in mental

health awareness gender equality climate

change and poverty

To vote please go to the following link

httpsformsglexWugtik2X8rpiu2KA

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Notices

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Careers Live

Would you be willing to give a Virtual Careers Live

talk to our students

We are looking for people from a range of Careers

and Sectors to deliver 15 minute virtual talks to

students about the careers in your field and your

own career journey

These sessions take place in Tutor period on

Friday mornings from 845am to 915am

If you (or someone you know) would be willing to help

please contact C Dunkerley at

cdunkerleyglossopdaleschool

CAREERS LIVE

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Tutor Periods

The themes for this half term

have changed and the Year

groups are looking at the

following

Year 7 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 8 ndash RSE and PSHE

Year 9 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 10 ndashRSE and PSHE

Year 11 ndash RSE and PSHE

All Year group focus Drugs

Ms Dunkerley presented a live session to

launch the Drugs Education programme

in Personal Development She focussed

on why people do and donrsquot take drugs

followed by the three main areas of

drugs Illegal drugs Over the counter

drugs and Prescription drugs

Ms Dunkerley then moved on from this

through a discussion of the Misuse of

Drugs Act the classification of drugs

and the potential consequences of a

Drug conviction

This will now be followed up over the

next few weeks with tutor led sessions

looking at Peer Pressure Addition vs

Dependency Alcohol Tobacco (including

E-cigs) and Energy Drinks

NB

CEIAG is Careers Education Information and Guidance

MBV and Cz - Modern British Values and Citizenship

RSE ndash Relationships and Sex Education

PSHE ndash Personal Social and Health Education

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Assemblies

The two assemblies over the last couple of weeks have

focused on THRIVE Icons and Numeracy Mrs Flaherty

launched the latest voting for the Visionary icons

represented by the Performing Arts Faculty

1 Mrs Flaherty promoted Beatrix Potter All of her

books teach children a moral She encourages

people to ldquodream big eat your vegetables never

give up drink camomile tea for anything that ails

you and listen to your motherrdquo

2 Mrs Nevin championed the choreographer

Matthew Bourne He is one of the leading

choreographers today in Dance According to the

Telegraph he has changed the landscape of Dance

forever

3 Mr Bousie supported Louis Armstrong who

transcended race and class barriers He was the

first great influence in Jazz He changed the

course of Jazz and his most successful hit was

ldquoAinrsquot misbehavinrsquordquo

4 Vivienne Westwood was championed by

Mrs Wood for both her design and activism

work She believes everything has to have

character You will know she is a local icon

and says ldquoyou have to be prepared for action

and engagement ndash to make the world a

better placerdquo Unusually her clothes initiated

a whole movement and punk remains

influential to this day

5 The final nominee is Emma Watson She

was put forward by Mrs Oliver The actor has

entertained in no less than 19 films and uses

her platform to effect change in mental

health awareness gender equality climate

change and poverty

To vote please go to the following link

httpsformsglexWugtik2X8rpiu2KA

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Careers Live

Would you be willing to give a Virtual Careers Live

talk to our students

We are looking for people from a range of Careers

and Sectors to deliver 15 minute virtual talks to

students about the careers in your field and your

own career journey

These sessions take place in Tutor period on

Friday mornings from 845am to 915am

If you (or someone you know) would be willing to help

please contact C Dunkerley at

cdunkerleyglossopdaleschool

CAREERS LIVE

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Tutor Periods

The themes for this half term

have changed and the Year

groups are looking at the

following

Year 7 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 8 ndash RSE and PSHE

Year 9 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 10 ndashRSE and PSHE

Year 11 ndash RSE and PSHE

All Year group focus Drugs

Ms Dunkerley presented a live session to

launch the Drugs Education programme

in Personal Development She focussed

on why people do and donrsquot take drugs

followed by the three main areas of

drugs Illegal drugs Over the counter

drugs and Prescription drugs

Ms Dunkerley then moved on from this

through a discussion of the Misuse of

Drugs Act the classification of drugs

and the potential consequences of a

Drug conviction

This will now be followed up over the

next few weeks with tutor led sessions

looking at Peer Pressure Addition vs

Dependency Alcohol Tobacco (including

E-cigs) and Energy Drinks

NB

CEIAG is Careers Education Information and Guidance

MBV and Cz - Modern British Values and Citizenship

RSE ndash Relationships and Sex Education

PSHE ndash Personal Social and Health Education

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Assemblies

The two assemblies over the last couple of weeks have

focused on THRIVE Icons and Numeracy Mrs Flaherty

launched the latest voting for the Visionary icons

represented by the Performing Arts Faculty

1 Mrs Flaherty promoted Beatrix Potter All of her

books teach children a moral She encourages

people to ldquodream big eat your vegetables never

give up drink camomile tea for anything that ails

you and listen to your motherrdquo

2 Mrs Nevin championed the choreographer

Matthew Bourne He is one of the leading

choreographers today in Dance According to the

Telegraph he has changed the landscape of Dance

forever

3 Mr Bousie supported Louis Armstrong who

transcended race and class barriers He was the

first great influence in Jazz He changed the

course of Jazz and his most successful hit was

ldquoAinrsquot misbehavinrsquordquo

4 Vivienne Westwood was championed by

Mrs Wood for both her design and activism

work She believes everything has to have

character You will know she is a local icon

and says ldquoyou have to be prepared for action

and engagement ndash to make the world a

better placerdquo Unusually her clothes initiated

a whole movement and punk remains

influential to this day

5 The final nominee is Emma Watson She

was put forward by Mrs Oliver The actor has

entertained in no less than 19 films and uses

her platform to effect change in mental

health awareness gender equality climate

change and poverty

To vote please go to the following link

httpsformsglexWugtik2X8rpiu2KA

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Tutor Periods

The themes for this half term

have changed and the Year

groups are looking at the

following

Year 7 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 8 ndash RSE and PSHE

Year 9 ndash MBV and Cz

Year 10 ndashRSE and PSHE

Year 11 ndash RSE and PSHE

All Year group focus Drugs

Ms Dunkerley presented a live session to

launch the Drugs Education programme

in Personal Development She focussed

on why people do and donrsquot take drugs

followed by the three main areas of

drugs Illegal drugs Over the counter

drugs and Prescription drugs

Ms Dunkerley then moved on from this

through a discussion of the Misuse of

Drugs Act the classification of drugs

and the potential consequences of a

Drug conviction

This will now be followed up over the

next few weeks with tutor led sessions

looking at Peer Pressure Addition vs

Dependency Alcohol Tobacco (including

E-cigs) and Energy Drinks

NB

CEIAG is Careers Education Information and Guidance

MBV and Cz - Modern British Values and Citizenship

RSE ndash Relationships and Sex Education

PSHE ndash Personal Social and Health Education

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Assemblies

The two assemblies over the last couple of weeks have

focused on THRIVE Icons and Numeracy Mrs Flaherty

launched the latest voting for the Visionary icons

represented by the Performing Arts Faculty

1 Mrs Flaherty promoted Beatrix Potter All of her

books teach children a moral She encourages

people to ldquodream big eat your vegetables never

give up drink camomile tea for anything that ails

you and listen to your motherrdquo

2 Mrs Nevin championed the choreographer

Matthew Bourne He is one of the leading

choreographers today in Dance According to the

Telegraph he has changed the landscape of Dance

forever

3 Mr Bousie supported Louis Armstrong who

transcended race and class barriers He was the

first great influence in Jazz He changed the

course of Jazz and his most successful hit was

ldquoAinrsquot misbehavinrsquordquo

4 Vivienne Westwood was championed by

Mrs Wood for both her design and activism

work She believes everything has to have

character You will know she is a local icon

and says ldquoyou have to be prepared for action

and engagement ndash to make the world a

better placerdquo Unusually her clothes initiated

a whole movement and punk remains

influential to this day

5 The final nominee is Emma Watson She

was put forward by Mrs Oliver The actor has

entertained in no less than 19 films and uses

her platform to effect change in mental

health awareness gender equality climate

change and poverty

To vote please go to the following link

httpsformsglexWugtik2X8rpiu2KA

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Personal Development Assemblies

The two assemblies over the last couple of weeks have

focused on THRIVE Icons and Numeracy Mrs Flaherty

launched the latest voting for the Visionary icons

represented by the Performing Arts Faculty

1 Mrs Flaherty promoted Beatrix Potter All of her

books teach children a moral She encourages

people to ldquodream big eat your vegetables never

give up drink camomile tea for anything that ails

you and listen to your motherrdquo

2 Mrs Nevin championed the choreographer

Matthew Bourne He is one of the leading

choreographers today in Dance According to the

Telegraph he has changed the landscape of Dance

forever

3 Mr Bousie supported Louis Armstrong who

transcended race and class barriers He was the

first great influence in Jazz He changed the

course of Jazz and his most successful hit was

ldquoAinrsquot misbehavinrsquordquo

4 Vivienne Westwood was championed by

Mrs Wood for both her design and activism

work She believes everything has to have

character You will know she is a local icon

and says ldquoyou have to be prepared for action

and engagement ndash to make the world a

better placerdquo Unusually her clothes initiated

a whole movement and punk remains

influential to this day

5 The final nominee is Emma Watson She

was put forward by Mrs Oliver The actor has

entertained in no less than 19 films and uses

her platform to effect change in mental

health awareness gender equality climate

change and poverty

To vote please go to the following link

httpsformsglexWugtik2X8rpiu2KA

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Hilarious

Hardly any words but

fabulous drawings and a

great sense of fun

Worth tempting even the

most reluctant readers

with

64 pages of a great short

story for reluctant or

dyslexic readers ndash another

welcome offering from the

publisher Barrington Stoke

who specialise in easily

accessible reading books

A lovely story from the

ever-popular Karen

McCombie

This is classic childrenrsquos

literature at its best The

picture of the blurb on the

back of the book explains all

Recommended highly by our

own Mr Bousie

300 pages AGE Any

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Two books for people who like a

decent long read by accomplished

authors for young people

The Midnight Guardians by Ross

Montgomery is just one long

adventure that mixes myths

legend and a World War II story

to create a comic classic

adventure for all ages

388 pages

What the papers say about You

Wonrsquot Believe This by Adam

Baronhellip

ldquoTender eccentric stunningly

moving and hilariousrdquo

This poignant novel is about

love and loss with a dose of

mystery and excitement It will

not disappoint

387 pages AGE Any

Two more books ndash a classic and a dark

modern and exciting take on Snow White

With a wonderfully accessible

font size good line-spacing

and creamy background page

colour this unabridged

version of Animal Farm by

George Orwell is a great

recent addition to our library

246 pages AGE any

Sophie is beautiful but too kind

and foolish to be queen or so

the rumours say

With the help of 7 strangers she

survives a traumatic attack in the

woods Will she prove that the

darkest magic cannot extinguish

the fire she has burning inside

her

400 Pages AGE 13yrs +

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Supporting assemblies and personal development this

term which focus on understanding democracy in our

country the following series of library books gives

comprehensive explanations and historical context

Accelerated Reader (AR) in their own wordshellip

When our Year 7s filled in a survey recently about their experience

of AR (which we use as a tool to motivate all levels of readers) we

received some overwhelmingly positive responses Here are just a

few of many

It challenges my brain to remember what I have read and itrsquos a

good re cap

It makes me happy that I can read the books I like in my ZPD range

and I have improved in my range as well

It lets me test my knowledge and it helps me remember stuff

It makes me feel good about all the books I read and I can see my

progress

It is pushing my reading skills and it has improved my reading

I wouldnt say I like it but itrsquos a good way to test your knowledge

on a book you read

It encourages me to read my school book at home

I like the football books and the ones that have some pictures in

With every score I get it boosts my reading confidence and it

challenges me to read more harder books

In addition the focus on drug awareness in

assemblies lately is supported in the library by these

informative non-fiction books for young people

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading something special

A lsquomodern classicrsquo

The author Norton Juster died recently just after

celebrating his 91st

birthday and his most famous book

is about to celebrate its 60th birthday The Phantom

Tollbooth had been in print continually since 1961

Itrsquos the story of Milo ndash an American boy 10 years old and

very bored He is puzzled when a strange parcel arrives

in his bedroom It contains a model tollbooth through

which he can drive his toy car So he does ndash onto roads

that lead into the Lands Beyond peopled with curious

creatures kind or menacing Along the lines of Alice in

Wonderland The Chronicles of Narnia and The Wizard of

Oz this is a brilliant book to read aloud with strange

new worlds and unfamiliar words He seems to be away

for days ndash but it ends up just to be one hour in real time

This book is for all ages and can be understood on many

levels by children and their parents

255 pages

1929-2020

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Free to read online Read the full book here

or borrow our library

copy

httpswwwthenationalacademyli

brarytake-a-journey-of-survival-with-

a-m-dassu

A story relevant for our times

by A M Dassu

AM Dassu is sharing her

book Boy Everywhere for you to

read for FREE Itrsquos all about

Samirsquos journey to the UK to

escape the war in Syria You can

watch a video all about why AM

Dassu wrote the book and how

she broke down stereotypes

about Syria discover her

favourite childrens books and

read a QampA on what she likes

most about reading

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Two books for people who like a

decent long read by accomplished

authors for young people

The Midnight Guardians by Ross

Montgomery is just one long

adventure that mixes myths

legend and a World War II story

to create a comic classic

adventure for all ages

388 pages

What the papers say about You

Wonrsquot Believe This by Adam

Baronhellip

ldquoTender eccentric stunningly

moving and hilariousrdquo

This poignant novel is about

love and loss with a dose of

mystery and excitement It will

not disappoint

387 pages AGE Any

Two more books ndash a classic and a dark

modern and exciting take on Snow White

With a wonderfully accessible

font size good line-spacing

and creamy background page

colour this unabridged

version of Animal Farm by

George Orwell is a great

recent addition to our library

246 pages AGE any

Sophie is beautiful but too kind

and foolish to be queen or so

the rumours say

With the help of 7 strangers she

survives a traumatic attack in the

woods Will she prove that the

darkest magic cannot extinguish

the fire she has burning inside

her

400 Pages AGE 13yrs +

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Supporting assemblies and personal development this

term which focus on understanding democracy in our

country the following series of library books gives

comprehensive explanations and historical context

Accelerated Reader (AR) in their own wordshellip

When our Year 7s filled in a survey recently about their experience

of AR (which we use as a tool to motivate all levels of readers) we

received some overwhelmingly positive responses Here are just a

few of many

It challenges my brain to remember what I have read and itrsquos a

good re cap

It makes me happy that I can read the books I like in my ZPD range

and I have improved in my range as well

It lets me test my knowledge and it helps me remember stuff

It makes me feel good about all the books I read and I can see my

progress

It is pushing my reading skills and it has improved my reading

I wouldnt say I like it but itrsquos a good way to test your knowledge

on a book you read

It encourages me to read my school book at home

I like the football books and the ones that have some pictures in

With every score I get it boosts my reading confidence and it

challenges me to read more harder books

In addition the focus on drug awareness in

assemblies lately is supported in the library by these

informative non-fiction books for young people

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading something special

A lsquomodern classicrsquo

The author Norton Juster died recently just after

celebrating his 91st

birthday and his most famous book

is about to celebrate its 60th birthday The Phantom

Tollbooth had been in print continually since 1961

Itrsquos the story of Milo ndash an American boy 10 years old and

very bored He is puzzled when a strange parcel arrives

in his bedroom It contains a model tollbooth through

which he can drive his toy car So he does ndash onto roads

that lead into the Lands Beyond peopled with curious

creatures kind or menacing Along the lines of Alice in

Wonderland The Chronicles of Narnia and The Wizard of

Oz this is a brilliant book to read aloud with strange

new worlds and unfamiliar words He seems to be away

for days ndash but it ends up just to be one hour in real time

This book is for all ages and can be understood on many

levels by children and their parents

255 pages

1929-2020

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Free to read online Read the full book here

or borrow our library

copy

httpswwwthenationalacademyli

brarytake-a-journey-of-survival-with-

a-m-dassu

A story relevant for our times

by A M Dassu

AM Dassu is sharing her

book Boy Everywhere for you to

read for FREE Itrsquos all about

Samirsquos journey to the UK to

escape the war in Syria You can

watch a video all about why AM

Dassu wrote the book and how

she broke down stereotypes

about Syria discover her

favourite childrens books and

read a QampA on what she likes

most about reading

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Supporting assemblies and personal development this

term which focus on understanding democracy in our

country the following series of library books gives

comprehensive explanations and historical context

Accelerated Reader (AR) in their own wordshellip

When our Year 7s filled in a survey recently about their experience

of AR (which we use as a tool to motivate all levels of readers) we

received some overwhelmingly positive responses Here are just a

few of many

It challenges my brain to remember what I have read and itrsquos a

good re cap

It makes me happy that I can read the books I like in my ZPD range

and I have improved in my range as well

It lets me test my knowledge and it helps me remember stuff

It makes me feel good about all the books I read and I can see my

progress

It is pushing my reading skills and it has improved my reading

I wouldnt say I like it but itrsquos a good way to test your knowledge

on a book you read

It encourages me to read my school book at home

I like the football books and the ones that have some pictures in

With every score I get it boosts my reading confidence and it

challenges me to read more harder books

In addition the focus on drug awareness in

assemblies lately is supported in the library by these

informative non-fiction books for young people

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading something special

A lsquomodern classicrsquo

The author Norton Juster died recently just after

celebrating his 91st

birthday and his most famous book

is about to celebrate its 60th birthday The Phantom

Tollbooth had been in print continually since 1961

Itrsquos the story of Milo ndash an American boy 10 years old and

very bored He is puzzled when a strange parcel arrives

in his bedroom It contains a model tollbooth through

which he can drive his toy car So he does ndash onto roads

that lead into the Lands Beyond peopled with curious

creatures kind or menacing Along the lines of Alice in

Wonderland The Chronicles of Narnia and The Wizard of

Oz this is a brilliant book to read aloud with strange

new worlds and unfamiliar words He seems to be away

for days ndash but it ends up just to be one hour in real time

This book is for all ages and can be understood on many

levels by children and their parents

255 pages

1929-2020

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Free to read online Read the full book here

or borrow our library

copy

httpswwwthenationalacademyli

brarytake-a-journey-of-survival-with-

a-m-dassu

A story relevant for our times

by A M Dassu

AM Dassu is sharing her

book Boy Everywhere for you to

read for FREE Itrsquos all about

Samirsquos journey to the UK to

escape the war in Syria You can

watch a video all about why AM

Dassu wrote the book and how

she broke down stereotypes

about Syria discover her

favourite childrens books and

read a QampA on what she likes

most about reading

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading something special

A lsquomodern classicrsquo

The author Norton Juster died recently just after

celebrating his 91st

birthday and his most famous book

is about to celebrate its 60th birthday The Phantom

Tollbooth had been in print continually since 1961

Itrsquos the story of Milo ndash an American boy 10 years old and

very bored He is puzzled when a strange parcel arrives

in his bedroom It contains a model tollbooth through

which he can drive his toy car So he does ndash onto roads

that lead into the Lands Beyond peopled with curious

creatures kind or menacing Along the lines of Alice in

Wonderland The Chronicles of Narnia and The Wizard of

Oz this is a brilliant book to read aloud with strange

new worlds and unfamiliar words He seems to be away

for days ndash but it ends up just to be one hour in real time

This book is for all ages and can be understood on many

levels by children and their parents

255 pages

1929-2020

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Free to read online Read the full book here

or borrow our library

copy

httpswwwthenationalacademyli

brarytake-a-journey-of-survival-with-

a-m-dassu

A story relevant for our times

by A M Dassu

AM Dassu is sharing her

book Boy Everywhere for you to

read for FREE Itrsquos all about

Samirsquos journey to the UK to

escape the war in Syria You can

watch a video all about why AM

Dassu wrote the book and how

she broke down stereotypes

about Syria discover her

favourite childrens books and

read a QampA on what she likes

most about reading

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Reading

Free to read online Read the full book here

or borrow our library

copy

httpswwwthenationalacademyli

brarytake-a-journey-of-survival-with-

a-m-dassu

A story relevant for our times

by A M Dassu

AM Dassu is sharing her

book Boy Everywhere for you to

read for FREE Itrsquos all about

Samirsquos journey to the UK to

escape the war in Syria You can

watch a video all about why AM

Dassu wrote the book and how

she broke down stereotypes

about Syria discover her

favourite childrens books and

read a QampA on what she likes

most about reading

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Year 8 Drama Club

Where Drama Studio

When Tuesday

Time 3pm-4pm

Everyone Welcome

Aims

To meet new friends

Have fun playing games

Gain confidence speaking performing

in public

Learn Drama Skills and Techniques

Practice different styles of acting

Work towards a performance to an

audience

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Year 10 Drama Club

Where Drama Studio

When Friday

Time 255pm- 350pm

Aims

Have fun playing drama games

Work with scripts as a director or

actor

To work with the ideas of a wide

range of theatre practitioners

To develop as a theatre maker and

performer

Evaluate the development process

To appreciate existing performance

works

Work towards a performance to an

audience

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Athletics Club

Starting now

Year 8 ndash Tuesday 3pm ndash 4pm

Year 10 ndash Wednesday 3pm ndash 4pm

After half term

Year 7 -Tuesday 3pm-4pm

Year 9 - Wednesday 3pm-4pm

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Wellbeing Ambassadors

This week we are very proud to announce that our newly-

qualified Wellbeing Ambassadors completed their

training Over 30 students from Year 7 - 10 attended an

after-school session to learn about supporting others

signs to look out for which signal mental health issues

empathy who to go to for help contributing to the

school mental health and wellbeing policy and planning

for future strategies To recognise them around school

they will wear the special wellbeing support lanyards so

they can be easily spotted by others

Thank you and well done to both Mrs Bate and to all the

amazing ambassadors

mentalhealthawareness

goodmentalhealth

mentalhealthmatters

acseed

bekind

glossopdaleschoolandsixthform

wecare

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Year 10 Drama Club

Where Drama Studio

When Friday

Time 255pm- 350pm

Aims

Have fun playing drama games

Work with scripts as a director or

actor

To work with the ideas of a wide

range of theatre practitioners

To develop as a theatre maker and

performer

Evaluate the development process

To appreciate existing performance

works

Work towards a performance to an

audience

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Athletics Club

Starting now

Year 8 ndash Tuesday 3pm ndash 4pm

Year 10 ndash Wednesday 3pm ndash 4pm

After half term

Year 7 -Tuesday 3pm-4pm

Year 9 - Wednesday 3pm-4pm

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Wellbeing Ambassadors

This week we are very proud to announce that our newly-

qualified Wellbeing Ambassadors completed their

training Over 30 students from Year 7 - 10 attended an

after-school session to learn about supporting others

signs to look out for which signal mental health issues

empathy who to go to for help contributing to the

school mental health and wellbeing policy and planning

for future strategies To recognise them around school

they will wear the special wellbeing support lanyards so

they can be easily spotted by others

Thank you and well done to both Mrs Bate and to all the

amazing ambassadors

mentalhealthawareness

goodmentalhealth

mentalhealthmatters

acseed

bekind

glossopdaleschoolandsixthform

wecare

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Athletics Club

Starting now

Year 8 ndash Tuesday 3pm ndash 4pm

Year 10 ndash Wednesday 3pm ndash 4pm

After half term

Year 7 -Tuesday 3pm-4pm

Year 9 - Wednesday 3pm-4pm

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Wellbeing Ambassadors

This week we are very proud to announce that our newly-

qualified Wellbeing Ambassadors completed their

training Over 30 students from Year 7 - 10 attended an

after-school session to learn about supporting others

signs to look out for which signal mental health issues

empathy who to go to for help contributing to the

school mental health and wellbeing policy and planning

for future strategies To recognise them around school

they will wear the special wellbeing support lanyards so

they can be easily spotted by others

Thank you and well done to both Mrs Bate and to all the

amazing ambassadors

mentalhealthawareness

goodmentalhealth

mentalhealthmatters

acseed

bekind

glossopdaleschoolandsixthform

wecare

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Wellbeing Ambassadors

This week we are very proud to announce that our newly-

qualified Wellbeing Ambassadors completed their

training Over 30 students from Year 7 - 10 attended an

after-school session to learn about supporting others

signs to look out for which signal mental health issues

empathy who to go to for help contributing to the

school mental health and wellbeing policy and planning

for future strategies To recognise them around school

they will wear the special wellbeing support lanyards so

they can be easily spotted by others

Thank you and well done to both Mrs Bate and to all the

amazing ambassadors

mentalhealthawareness

goodmentalhealth

mentalhealthmatters

acseed

bekind

glossopdaleschoolandsixthform

wecare

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Itrsquos official

We have changed

Our new school name

lsquoGlossopdale School and Sixth Formrsquo

To celebrate Mr Ahmed arranged for a balloon with

our old name to be popped and this fantastic cake

was then cut and shared with some of our Year 13

and Year 7 students who are looking forward to

joining the Sixth Form in a few yearsrsquo time

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Celebration Outstanding THRIVE achievement

Our first student to achieve the full set of

THRIVE awards is Joseph P - Year 7

Joseph has demonstrated his tenacity

hard work responsibility

independence vision and excellence

with dedication and pride He received

his final badge this week and was

presented with a Headteacherrsquos Award

by Mrs McGloin to recognise his

admirable efforts

He definitely exemplifies everything we

stand for at Glossopdale School amp

Sixth Form What a brilliant

ambassador

proudofourstudents

glossopdaleschoolandsixthform

thrive

rewards

achievement

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Celebration Outstanding THRIVE achievement

Our first student to achieve the full set of

THRIVE awards is Joseph P - Year 7

Joseph has demonstrated his tenacity

hard work responsibility

independence vision and excellence

with dedication and pride He received

his final badge this week and was

presented with a Headteacherrsquos Award

by Mrs McGloin to recognise his

admirable efforts

He definitely exemplifies everything we

stand for at Glossopdale School amp

Sixth Form What a brilliant

ambassador

proudofourstudents

glossopdaleschoolandsixthform

thrive

rewards

achievement

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Duke of Edinburgh Y9 Y10 and Y11

Preparations for the summer expeditions are well underway Our after school training

sessions have continued to take place Bronze students meet on Tuesdays and Silver on

Thursday 3 to 4pm We are following the DofE training plan to ensure all 20 conditions

are met

A letter and consent form has been sent home about our training walks on Tuesday

18th May for Y9 and Tuesday 25th May for Y10 students Please ensure replies are

returned to student reception

The 2021 provisional dates for the Peak District expeditions are as follows

Year 9 Bronze Sunday 13th and Monday 14th June

Year 10 Bronze Sunday 27th June and Monday 28th June

Year 11 Silver

Practice expedition Sunday 13th June to Tuesday 15th June

Assessment expedition Sunday 27th June to Tuesday 29th June

Parents and Carers may want to start looking at the personal kit list - boots

waterproofs and items that students will need We will provide team kit tents trangias

maps gas first aid kits etc

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form

Y11 Sixth Former for a day and much more

Supporting your transition onto level 3 courses

Key skills active learning strategies and taster lessons

Sixth Form

Designed with YOU in mind

Experience life as a Sixth Form student

Meet your Sixth Form team

Active Learning Techniques

Essential Skills

Online Events

Taster Lessons

Transition Projects

Update on the Admissions results day and enrolment

During Term 6 we will be running a series of events and activities

for all Year 11 students Details will be shared online

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form Year 12

Work Placements ndash July 14th 2021

Year 12 students are now shortlisting potential

employers for their work placements All of our

students have selected to go to an employer and

have chosen face to face option Any students who

are uncertain where to go can arrange to discuss

their options with Mrs Boakes who has a wealth of

experience in this area

ASK apprenticeship workshop

On Monday 17th

May we have invited ASK

Apprenticeships to come into Sixth Form and

deliver their workshop to all Year 12 students

They will be sharing valuable information and

advice about the apprenticeship opportunities

available All students must be in School for an

845am start

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form Year 12

Year 12 students attended a virtual UCAS fair on Wednesday Mr Peate arranged for our

students to log in live and take part in various webinars and online discussion about

pathways after Sixth Form Students were then able to access search options and start

looking at degree courses apprenticeships gap year options and employment

opportunities Next term we will be starting the UCAS application process and writing

personal statements therefore it is essential that all Y12 students start researching

their options now Some suggested links include

httpsicouldcombuzz-quiz

httpswwwucascomeventsdemand-until-4-june-ucasdiscovery-388981

httpswwwwhatunicom

httpswwwnotgoingtounicouk

Our students will also have the opportunity to attend up to 3 Uni Open Days This year

some will be online and others face to face All students need to request permission

from Mrs Boakes before booking an event For details on how to make the most of a

visits this link contains valuable advice httpswwwucascomundergraduatewhat-

and-where-studyevents-and-open-days

Sixth Form

Designed with YOU in mind

Experience life as a Sixth Form student

Meet your Sixth Form team

Active Learning Techniques

Essential Skills

Online Events

Taster Lessons

Transition Projects

Update on the Admissions results day and enrolment

During Term 6 we will be running a series of events and activities

for all Year 11 students Details will be shared online

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form Year 12

Work Placements ndash July 14th 2021

Year 12 students are now shortlisting potential

employers for their work placements All of our

students have selected to go to an employer and

have chosen face to face option Any students who

are uncertain where to go can arrange to discuss

their options with Mrs Boakes who has a wealth of

experience in this area

ASK apprenticeship workshop

On Monday 17th

May we have invited ASK

Apprenticeships to come into Sixth Form and

deliver their workshop to all Year 12 students

They will be sharing valuable information and

advice about the apprenticeship opportunities

available All students must be in School for an

845am start

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form Year 12

Year 12 students attended a virtual UCAS fair on Wednesday Mr Peate arranged for our

students to log in live and take part in various webinars and online discussion about

pathways after Sixth Form Students were then able to access search options and start

looking at degree courses apprenticeships gap year options and employment

opportunities Next term we will be starting the UCAS application process and writing

personal statements therefore it is essential that all Y12 students start researching

their options now Some suggested links include

httpsicouldcombuzz-quiz

httpswwwucascomeventsdemand-until-4-june-ucasdiscovery-388981

httpswwwwhatunicom

httpswwwnotgoingtounicouk

Our students will also have the opportunity to attend up to 3 Uni Open Days This year

some will be online and others face to face All students need to request permission

from Mrs Boakes before booking an event For details on how to make the most of a

visits this link contains valuable advice httpswwwucascomundergraduatewhat-

and-where-studyevents-and-open-days

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form Year 12

Work Placements ndash July 14th 2021

Year 12 students are now shortlisting potential

employers for their work placements All of our

students have selected to go to an employer and

have chosen face to face option Any students who

are uncertain where to go can arrange to discuss

their options with Mrs Boakes who has a wealth of

experience in this area

ASK apprenticeship workshop

On Monday 17th

May we have invited ASK

Apprenticeships to come into Sixth Form and

deliver their workshop to all Year 12 students

They will be sharing valuable information and

advice about the apprenticeship opportunities

available All students must be in School for an

845am start

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form Year 12

Year 12 students attended a virtual UCAS fair on Wednesday Mr Peate arranged for our

students to log in live and take part in various webinars and online discussion about

pathways after Sixth Form Students were then able to access search options and start

looking at degree courses apprenticeships gap year options and employment

opportunities Next term we will be starting the UCAS application process and writing

personal statements therefore it is essential that all Y12 students start researching

their options now Some suggested links include

httpsicouldcombuzz-quiz

httpswwwucascomeventsdemand-until-4-june-ucasdiscovery-388981

httpswwwwhatunicom

httpswwwnotgoingtounicouk

Our students will also have the opportunity to attend up to 3 Uni Open Days This year

some will be online and others face to face All students need to request permission

from Mrs Boakes before booking an event For details on how to make the most of a

visits this link contains valuable advice httpswwwucascomundergraduatewhat-

and-where-studyevents-and-open-days

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form Year 12

Year 12 students attended a virtual UCAS fair on Wednesday Mr Peate arranged for our

students to log in live and take part in various webinars and online discussion about

pathways after Sixth Form Students were then able to access search options and start

looking at degree courses apprenticeships gap year options and employment

opportunities Next term we will be starting the UCAS application process and writing

personal statements therefore it is essential that all Y12 students start researching

their options now Some suggested links include

httpsicouldcombuzz-quiz

httpswwwucascomeventsdemand-until-4-june-ucasdiscovery-388981

httpswwwwhatunicom

httpswwwnotgoingtounicouk

Our students will also have the opportunity to attend up to 3 Uni Open Days This year

some will be online and others face to face All students need to request permission

from Mrs Boakes before booking an event For details on how to make the most of a

visits this link contains valuable advice httpswwwucascomundergraduatewhat-

and-where-studyevents-and-open-days

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form Year 13

UCAS deadlines

All universities will have issued their

offers to applications by May 20th

and

the deadline for making their first

choice and insurance choices is 10th

June Most of our students have now

made this decision We are available

to talk through options for anyone

who is still undecided

Deadlines for each stage of the UCAS

process is available online

httpswwwucascomucaseventsf

indschemeundergraduatetypekey-

date

Level 3 Transition Work - During

Term 6 we will be providing all

students with a number of activities

projects and work designed to bridge

the gap from lsquoArsquo Level to university or

employment ndash details to follow

Student Finance

All students who are applying to

university for September 2021

should now be completing their

Student Finance application Details

and advice on how to apply is

available online

httpswwwgovukstudent-

financenew-fulltime-students

SteppingUp AspireampThrive CreatingYourFuture

To asp

ire en

deavo

ur

and th

rive

together

Sixth Form Year 13

SteppingUp AspireampThrive CreatingYourFuture

Year 13 Leaversrsquo Celebration

On Friday 28th

May at 3pm all our Sixth Form

teachers and tutors will be hosting a leaversrsquo

celebration event for our Year 13 students in the

Sixth Form View We have very fond memories of

them as a year group and wersquore extremely proud of

their efforts and achievements during a very

unusual global pandemic

Wersquoll share some photos and memories via social

media afterwards