Remembrance Day 

On Monday 11 November, our North Leamington School community 
gathered for our annual Remembrance Service. 

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate our fantastic students 
who took on key roles during the service as part of the wreath laying ceremony, particularly those in Year 11.

 

Christmas – Charity and Community

As part of the lead up to Christmas, our Year 11 tutor groups have taken part in the Community Christmas Hamper initiative. It was wonderful to see students considering who they felt were most in need of these hampers and how they could bring joy to members of their community. The students decided on a range of recipients, including local care homes. Students were also invited to wear their Christmas Jumpers on Friday 13 December and it was fantastic to see so many students joining in and raising money for Save the Children Charity.

Tutor Curriculum

During our tutor time sessions this half-term, Year 11 students have predominantly been in their DTTR (Diagnose, Reflect, Review Therapy) blocks where they have been provided the opportunity and support to develop in different subject areas. The focus of this half-term’s PSHE sessions have been based around “Staying Safe”, where tutors and students have delivered sessions relating to topics such as Staying Safe at Festivals, Passenger Safety, Drugs, and Virtual Reality. 

Finally, students had the chance to prepare and experience a mock interview with a local employer. It was a real pleasure to see our students conduct themselves with such maturity. The providers conducting the interviews couldn’t speak highly enough about how impressed they were with the calibre of the students, with many commenting on how well prepared the students were and how inspirational it was to hear some of their stories, achievements and ambitions. Prior to this, students had tutor time sessions to discuss how to dress to impress, investigate importance of body language and prepare answers to key interview questions. Each student has received personalised feedback and, hopefully, will have a further opportunity to reflect on how to improve their interview technique.

Rewards

As always, we concluded the term with a couple of reward and celebration events. The top 30 students with the most rewards points within the year group were invited to a Rewards Celebration Event where they were treated to popcorn and a showing of the Christmas classic film The Grinch in the theatre.

In our end of term Celebration Assembly, a number of Year 11 students received certificates to acknowledge their achievements and successes from the Autumn Term between Data 1 (September to December 2024).

Certificates were awarded across three categories to the top two students in each college:

• Achievement (progress against own targets)
• Attainment (highest average points scored)
• Most Reward Points

The tables below show which students received which certificates. All recipients should be extremely proud of their excellent efforts and high levels of engagement across this past term!

Achievement

Attainment

Reward Points

Calendar/Upcoming Events

After School Revision
To continue the support for students in the build-up for their summer exams, each subject will be allocated an after school revision slot which students will be encouraged to attend. This will begin from week beginning 3 February 2025, from 3.20 to 4.00pm and will be shared with students prior to this.

*  From 24 February

February Mock Exams
The final round of mock exams will take place over a two week period in February 2024 (week beginning 3 February and 10 February). As with previous mock exams, students will receive a copy of the exam timetable, along with their individual exam timetable with information such as seat numbers prior to them starting.

Year 11 Subject Evening
It was great to see so many of you at this month’s Subject Evening. I hope you found it beneficial to receive feedback on how your child is doing, and what they can do to improve. The next Year 11 Subject Evening is on Monday 17 March 2025, which will provide another valuable opportunity to see how your child is progressing with their summer exams approaching. I will write to you nearer the time to remind you of the process of making appointments.

Application Deadline to join the NLS Sixth Form
It is at this time of year that applications to join our Sixth Form for September 2024 are open and for those who have children looking to join, we welcome their application. The application form can be found here - Sixth Form Admissions . Also available here, are the entry requirements for each course.
The closing date for applications is Friday 17 January 2025.

Prom and Year Book
Students are aware that there is a criteria that they will need to meet in order to secure their invitation to both the Celebration Day on Monday 7 July 2025, which will comprise of our End of Year Assembly and the Prom at Chesford Grange. The overwhelming majority of students are already showing all the right behaviours to ensure they do not miss out. Mr Atkins and I will be letting parents and carers know of any students that are at risk in the new year. 

Information regarding the Year 11 Year Book will be shared with students, parents and carers next term. Students will get this through Monday’s Core Communication during tutor time, as well as assemblies and tasks set on Go4School, and I’ll write to parents/carers regarding information on how to purchase one for your child in due course.

When students return to school in January, there will be 14 school weeks (69 school days to be precise!) until the official summer exam season begins. For those students undertaking qualifications in a Modern Foreign Language, Dance, Art, Textiles and Photography  final assessments begin a couple of weeks prior. I really hope students use the Christmas holiday for a well-earned rest, and begin the New Year well prepared for the final push. Tutors, teaching staff, support staff, myself and Mr. Atkins will be on hand to support students where necessary, so please contact us if you feel we can assist your child in any way. Student uniform, attendance and punctuality will continue to be a key focus next term as, along with uniform, these World Class Basics really do have an impact on student achievement.

Finally, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Mr. Butler
Year 11 Lead