Abingdon News 25-09-25 + Duke of Edimburgh Peak District

 

NEWSLETTER 25-09

Quick‑action checklist for Year 11 families

1. ✅ Verify you have the correct exam calculator; order a replacement if needed.
2. ✅ Review the DofE Gold PDFs and discuss timelines with your mentor.
3. ✅ Download the Black History reading list and pick 2–3 titles to read.
1. the list is suitable for “4th‑year pupils and up.” That includes all Year 11 students. It’s a handy resource for essays, presentations or personal reading over the autumn term.
4. ✅ Mark 4 Oct (Open Day), 29‑30 Sept (road closure), 6‑7 Oct (Fair) on your calendar; note the alternate gate.
5. ✅ Schedule time for the Wellbeing Hub podcast (29 Sept) and webinar (22 Oct).
6. ✅ Consider attending the Touchliners Quiz on 7 Nov for networking.
1.  Friday 7 Nov at Loose Cannon Brewery (£25 for members, £30 non‑members). A relaxed evening to meet other parents and alumni; a good networking opportunity if you’re thinking about post‑school pathways.

Feel free to reach out if you need any of the linked PDFs resent or have questions about the upcoming events. Good luck with your GCSE preparations!

Weekly Mailing – 25 September 2025
Key points for Year 11 (Form 5) students

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Academic & Exam‑related notices

• Calculator letters – A reminder has been sent to all Lower Sixth (Year 12) families, but the same “Calculators Letter” also applies to Year 11 pupils who will sit GCSE maths and science exams this summer. Make sure you have the approved model and bring it on exam day.

• Duke of Edinburgh Award – Gold level – Two documents are linked for Year 11 students:

  1. Gold Canoeing Expeditions (PDF) – details of the water‑based expedition component.
  2. Gold Level (PDF) – overall requirements, timelines and assessment criteria.
     If you’re planning to complete the Gold award before leaving school, start organising your expedition and service hours now.

• Black History Month reading list – Compiled by the English Department, the list is suitable for “4th‑year pupils and up.” That includes all Year 11 students. It’s a handy resource for essays, presentations or personal reading over the autumn term.

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Pastoral & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing Hub – upcoming content

  • Week of 29 Sept: Podcast series on talking to teens about alcohol, drugs, relationships, pornography and online influencers (hosted by therapist Alicia Drummond).
  • Week of 22 Oct: Webinar “Why every teenager needs a parrot” – practical tips for balancing independence and safety.
  • Access the hub and additional webinars/articles via the Wellbeing link in the mailing.

• Touchliners Quiz & Social Night – Friday 7 Nov at Loose Cannon Brewery (£25 for members, £30 non‑members). A relaxed evening to meet other parents and alumni; a good networking opportunity if you’re thinking about post‑school pathways.

Abingdon News 18-09-25

 

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1. PERGUNTAR: Confirmar que visto que a calculadora do liam (WHSmith aDVANCED) ja' e' a casio 991, nao precisa fazer nada.
2. Passar os olhos: Upper sixth letter
3. Exam prep webinars (elevate)
4. drama, music and sports events
5. SABADO 4 outubro: OPEN DAY - terno ou uniform kit
6. QUI 9 OUT:  university application webinar

NEWSLETTER 18-09



I can see you’ve pasted the full HTML for the Weekly Mailing – 18 September 2025. Below is a concise summary that highlights the parts most relevant to Year 11 (Form 5) students and their families.

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📚 What’s most useful for Year 11 (Form 5)?

1. Key Dates & Events

2. Communications & Resources

• Parent‑Letter PDFs (download links):
  • For Parents of Upper Sixth students – Parents’ Evening Letter – may contain useful information for Year 11 families planning for Sixth Form.
  • Calculator Letter for Lower Sixth – not directly for Year 11, but the Calculator Letter for Fifth Year (see below) is relevant.
• Reminder – Calculator Letter for Fifth Year
  https://connect.abingdon.org.uk/files/download/a162493c117314c
  Contains guidance on using calculators during exams – a must‑read before the GCSEs.

3. Exam‑Prep Support

• Free Elevate webinars for Year 11 parents (sign‑up link provided). First session already held; recordings available.
  Helps parents support their children’s revision strategies.

4. Technology & Home‑Learning

• Jamf Parent app (iOS/Android) – lets parents control school‑issued iPads outside school hours.
  Useful for managing app access while ensuring the Showbie app remains available for homework.

5. Extra‑Curricular Highlights

• Drama Department – “Be More Griffen” programme (launch for Lower School). While aimed at younger years, the extra production later in the year may have audition slots open to Year 11 students interested in acting.
• Music & Sports Events (concerts, box‑office events, etc.) – many are open to all students; good for enrichment and college applications.

6. Practical Logistics

• Bus Service (JBS) reminders – ensure you’re aware of drop‑off rules and safety tips when travelling to/from school.
• Open Day – Saturday 4 Oct – all senior students (including Year 11) are expected to attend; dress in clean uniform or sports kit.

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Quick Action Checklist for Year 11 Families

1. Mark the calendar for the Sponsored Walk (23 Sept) and the Sixth Form Induction Day (24 June).
2. Watch the University‑Application webinar (9 Oct) – register early; note the recording link if you can’t attend live.
3. Download the Calculator Letter for Fifth Year (linked above) and review exam calculator policies.
4. Explore the Wellbeing Hub for podcasts/webinars on sleep, puberty, and stress management.
5. Set up the Jamf Parent app if your child uses a school iPad.
6. Consider volunteering for the Sponsored Walk fundraising team – a good leadership experience.

Feel free to let me know if you’d like any of the linked PDFs extracted, the webinar recordings located, or more detail on a particular item!