School Newsletter

Good afternoon,

As we head into the last few days before the break, there’s still plenty to look forward to, and I know our pupils will finish the half term with the same enthusiasm they’ve shown since September. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and encouragement — it’s what helps our school community thrive.

Information for Parents/Carers of All Years

Sustainable Water Bottles

Thank you to everyone for ensuring that their child/young person has a water bottle that is refillable from our water fountains. We would like to continue to work with our school community to avoid plastic waste and begin to phase out disposable plastic bottles. Thank you for helping us help the environment.

Fire Alarm

Some of our children and young people are using deodorant/spray whilst changing for PE lessons. A reminder that these can cause irritation to those with asthma and/or allergies and should not be used in an enclosed space. Similarly, overuse can cause the fire sensors in school to be activated. We believe our recent fire alarm was caused by the accidental misuse of these products. As you would expect, we treat every fire alarm as a real fire emergency so I know you will support the need to avoid a ‘false’ alarm as this takes up the time of the emergency services and causes unnecessary disruption to our day. There are serious consequences in school for anyone who activates a fire alarm deliberately without due cause.

Routes into higher education - Thursday 13 November 2025 at 17:00 – 17:30

Are you supporting a young person who is thinking about their future after school or college? Join a FREE virtual session designed for parents and carers to learn more about the different pathways into higher education.

This session will:

cover the variety of routes available – from A levels and vocational qualifications to apprenticeships and access courses
explain how they can lead to university study.
provide insights into the application process, key timelines, and the support available along the way.
give you the knowledge and confidence to help guide and encourage your young person as they take their next steps.

Please register using the following link: Parent, carer, student and supporter (CPD) – Routes into higher education

Supporting every step: For students, parents, and carers of disabled learners - 26 November 2025 at 17:00 – 18:00

A FREE virtual session to provide an opportunity for parents, carers and students to:

find out about the support offered at institutions for disabled students.
have the opportunity to speak to current disabled students who are studying at a higher education institution.
hear how important it is to disclose at an early stage to receive the correct support.
an opportunity to receive important up-to-date information on the disability support provided to enable young people to fulfil their aspirations.

Please register using the following link: Parent, Carer, Student - Support for Disabled Students | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Student Finance - 12 February 2025 at 17:00 – 17:45

A FREE virtual session delivered by Student Finance England to explain how student finance works for higher education. It is a session that will provide up to date information for parents, carers and supporters to find out more and to answer any questions you have.

We will give you the facts on:

how much money students can receive as a loan or non-repayable bursary/ scholarship
the extra financial support they may be eligible for
repayments
and explain how finance isn’t a barrier to higher education.

Please register using the following link: Parent, carer and supporter (CPD) – Student Finance

DSA decoded: The support you didn’t know you could have - 25 February 2026 at 17:00 – 18:00

A FREE virtual session to help understand the financial support available to a disabled student at higher education. This session will provide information on:

what Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) is.
what forms you need to complete and how to do that.
the support provided for disabled students at higher education institutions.
take part in a Q & A session with current disabled students
find out why it is important to start the DSA process early to make sure all the support is in place for when the individual starts their higher education journey.

It is never too early to start. Come along to this session to find out more.

Please register using the following link: Parent, carer and supporter (CPD) – Disabled Student Allowance

Sporting Success

Beau continues to excel in her sporting achievements outside of school. She represents the Sheffield Schools U15 football team and also serves as one of three captains at Doncaster Bells. In addition, she maintains her commitment to the Yorkshire Orienteering team — a true testament to her dedication and talent across multiple sports.

The Year 8 boys’ football team recorded an impressive 13–0 victory over Westbourne on Monday evening, securing their place in the second round of the Sheffield Cup. The team delivered an outstanding performance, with notable contributions from Will, Jacob, and Elliot.

On Thursday, the Year 8 netball team, joined by three Year 7 students, took part in their first SFSS Netball League night at Ecclesfield School. The girls played three competitive matches and, although they didn’t secure a win, they demonstrated excellent teamwork and some fantastic netball throughout the evening. A special mention goes to Olu and Esme, who were both named Players of the Match.