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DARTON COLLEGE

29th January 2016

Issue 18

Unlocking potential .Changing lives

Principals News

and History joined us and it was

who is working with the pastoral

The weeks are flying by at a

a fantastic morning! It was great

team to develop our use of

scary pace! It has been

to see some strong practice

Restorative Practice and the

another packed week here at

emerging across school and

second a voluntary staff session

DC. On Wednesday we

fantastic to have an external

on using our new video system

welcomed some of our feeder

view, particularly that of our

IRIS

Primary Heads into school to

Primary colleagues. The morning

teachers to record and critique

take part in an Enquiry

left us with many positives but

their

exploring how effectively we

also lots of questions to ponder

times!

were building on our Year 7

and address so that we ensure

learners KS2 experience. The

w e s u f f i c i e nt l y s t r e t c h a n d

morning was led by Ronnie

challenge all learners and

Wood who works for Enquire

facilitate them to take a more

Learning Trust and someone I

active role in their learning.

have worked with extensively

On Thursday evening we had

Evening next week where we

o ve r t he pa st 8 y ea rs . M r

two additional twilight session

will

Woodcock and Mr Portman

running in school - the first our

guidance and materials - well

and our CTLs for Geography

fourth session with Mark Finnis

probably throw in some Haribo.

connect
own

that

practice.

allows
Exciting

Next week is the final week of

the first Spring half term, and
also the end of Dry January! I
hope to see as many of you as
possible at the Year 11 Revision
be

sharing

revision

tips,

Have a great weekend!

In this issue
Page 1: Principals News
Page 2: Up-coming events / Praise and Rewards

Check out our website: www.dartoncollege.co.uk

Kate Davies
Principal

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Important Dates
Year 11 Revision Evening

Year 9 Options

This is a crucial meeting for

finding out how to work with
the school to support your
son/daughter over the next
few months, in the run up to
their exams. On the evening
you will also get the chance
to meet, and discuss,
effective revision with various
Curriculum Team Leaders.
There will also be a selection
of revision guides available
for purchase on the evening.

The deadline for learners to return

their options form is Monday
1st February
Year 11 Revision Evening (see poster)
Thursday 4th February 2016 6.00pm
INSET Day
Friday 5th February the school will be
closed to all learners.
February Half-Term Holiday

You will obviously be aware

of how important it is for your
son/daughter to attend
school every day at this vital
time. In addition to this we
therefore hope that you will
continue to ensure your son/
daughter aims for 100%
attendance for the rest of
Year 11, which we hope will
be their most successful
school year.

Monday 8th February - Friday 12th

February. All learners will return on
Monday 15th February.
Essential Equipment
Pencil cases (available in 3 colours)
c o n tai ni n g e s s en ti a l pi e c e s of
equipment are now on sale in school
Admin/Finance Office @ 1.50 each.

ATTENDANCE 01.09.2015 to 22.01.2016

Whole School
Attendance
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11

Target
95.50%
96.50%
96.00%
95.50%
95.00%
94.50%

Yearly

Weekly

94.90%

94.50%

96.80%

96.80%

95.80%

95.70%

93.50%

92.20%

94.30%

94.60%

93.00%

92.20%

Whole School Target

95.50%

Whole School Actual

94.90%

Forms with the highest attendance for the week ending

22.01.16 - 7RCO, 7VBA, 8MWI, 9HCO, 10CEL, 10VSL, 11NNA

Rewards and Achievements up-date

Since the new rewards and achievement scheme began 862 learners
have achieved the praise award, with 313 learners achieving the bronze
award. The following 12 learners have reached their sliver award Evie Addy 7VBA, Laura Bailey 8LHE, Abbie Widdison 7VBA
William Halliday 7VBA, Lauren Roberts 7KTA, Lauren Sharp 7KTA
Cassidy Schofield 7KTA, Bea Chappell 7KTA, Hannah Sellers 7KTA
Amelia Mason 7VBA, Charlotte Lomas 8NTO, Leah Burton 8PCA
Lewis Stead 11NNA, Chloe Scurrah 11NNA, Michell Fuller 11NNA,
Syed Haider 11NNA, Olivia Birtwell 11NNA, Lauren Holder 11NNA
Elle Griffiths 11NNA Watch this space for more learners achieving
their awards - who will be the first to reach gold???
Ethic of Excellence - Please visit our website http://
dartoncollege.co.uk to check out an array of articles or scan the
code here to visit the school blogs.

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