HIGHSHORE SCHOOL 8th May 2015 Dear Parents and Carers, DATES FOR YOUR DIARY This week has been dominated by our Highshore Election. The candidates have been busy campaigning for votes. On Wednesday we held a special assembly where we watched the party election broadcasts prepared by the five candidates. We hope that you will be able to watch the broadcasts through a link from our website. On Thursday all our pupils were given the opportunity to vote and almost all chose to do so. Four of our year 13 pupils: Dan, Louis, Alf and Luke acted as election officials. I was really proud of how seriously our pupils took their vote. Our polling station had a very busy morning. Today in assembly we gave certificates to all candidates and election officials and announced our winner. Pupils in year 14 here are aged 18 or over and are eligible to vote. For the rest of our pupils it was a great opportunity to experience what voting is about, to make choices and to become more aware of the election both in school and in the UK. Many thanks to Bradley, Georgia, Marcus, Paige and Peter and well done to Peter on his election! 14th May—3.15pm The Challenge Presentation for Parents of Years 11, 12 & 13 pupils—Part 2 19th May—3.15pm E-Safety Training for Parents 21st May—Cinema Club—Madagascar 3 Friday 22nd May 3pm—Half Term Break starts Mon 1st June—Pupils return Last Thursday the school gathered for a concert. Martin and Nahum played a range of piano and violin pieces. Art pupils made posters for the concert and helped to organise it. The pupils sat quietly throughout and we all enjoyed the lovely music. Eileen STOP PRESS Peter Davey of the Green Party wins Highshore Election Pupils of the Week 7E Emanuel 9 For joining in games with others in the playground 7S Angel Denaye 10M Jamil 10N Dejayn For showing lovely manners and being an amazing supporter through the entire campaign 12T Habib 11L Hayden For working harder to speak in full sentences 11S Victor For improved behaviour and attitude STAR OF THE WEEK Alan For excellent reading 13M For working hard and being sensible in all lessons For working hard in every lessons and being supportive for the campaign Garnet Chelsy Rebecca For a good start and positive attitude to a new work experience placement For being helpful all week in class and an excellent art lesson For good work and behaviour 8/9 12J For outstanding contributions in all lessons remembering details from the story and knowing her 2D shapes For moving up a level in Reading 8 Esther Louis For super independent work in Enterprise 14 Toni Carr For a more settled week PUPILS OF THE WEEK WELL DONE!!!! Yannis For excellent work in Lego Therapy and working well with others Highshore Election Campaign 2015 Highshore School’s ‘tweet ‘of pupils voting was reproduced on The Guardian website.
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