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Thursday 11 May 2023 Visit by Local Authority Officers to Citizenship and PSHE On Thursday 20 April, at our request, Mrs Zoe Livingstone (Head of Standards) and Mrs Sharna Denver (Education Safeguarding Team Manager), both from the ‘Learning and Achievement’ education team at Bracknell Forest Council, visited the College to look closely at Citizenship and PSHE education in the school. The visit was a ‘deep dive’ focussing on how Citizenship and PSHE contribute to students’ personal development. They visited lessons and spoke with key stage 3 and 4 students. The visit highlighted many positives including:

Tuesday 9 May 2023 Fundraising for Duchenne UK Congratulations to Mr Worsell for an incredible effort in attempting the Thames Path 100 last Saturday 6th May. Mr Worsell had been suffering from an injury in the run up to this event, but still managed to run over 50km before having to retire injured. Whilst we appreciate his disappointment, I am sure that everyone will join with me in applauding his achievement - an incredible effort. So far over £1000 has been raised thanks to the generosity and support of our community. On behalf of Mr Worsell, thank you so much for all your donations. The link to the Just Giving Page is below:

Friday 5 May 2023 Stevensons Spring Promotion Stevensons, our uniform provider, are offering you 15% of all items online and instore.

Thursday 4 May 2023 Allergies Over the past couple of weeks we have been speaking to the pupils in assemblies and in tutor time to highlight the issue of personal allergies within our College community. We have done this to remind all members of our college community of their individual roles and responsibilities in protecting each other.

Wednesday 3 May 2023 The Biology Olympiad 2023 Congratulations to all the sixth form students who took part in the Biology Olympiads this year. Some of the students are pictured below. The students were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievement by Mrs Zullo, Head of Biology.

Thursday 27 April 2023 Key Stage 3 Revision Sessions Across the Summer Term 1, the College’s Teaching and Learning team will be delivering a series of study skills/revision seminars to our Key Stage 3 (Year 7 and Year 8) to support preparations for exam week.

Monday 24 April 2023 INDUSTRIAL ACTION - Thursday 27 April and Tuesday 02 May As you may be aware, further industrial action by teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) is planned on Thursday 27 April and Tuesday 02 May.

Monday 27 March 2023 GH6 Taster Day - Friday 31 March On Friday 31 March the sixth form are hosting the Year 11’s for a GH6 taster day.

Friday 17 March 2023 Key Stage 3 Disco The Year 7/8 Disco will be held on Thursday 23 March from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

Friday 17 March 2023 PTFA Second Hand UNIFORM DROP OFF

Thursday 16 March 2023 Lost Property We currently have lots of lost property in our Pupil Reception

Wednesday 15 March 2023 Rise@GHC visit Bickerton House Care Home To celebrate a snowy International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8 March, Olly, Zac and Reece spent time with the residents creating greeting cards. Cake, hot chocolate and giggles were enjoyed by all and everyone felt upbeat by the activities offered. We are very much looking forward to our next visit.

Monday 6 March 2023 National Careers Week This week (w/c 6 March 2023) is National Careers Week. It follows on from National Apprenticeship Week last month. In school, our assemblies are based on careers education, different careers pathways open to pupils and local labour market information. The main message is about believing in yourself and taking the opportunity to be the best you can be.

Tuesday 28 February 2023 Remote Learning - Thursday 02 March 2023 For pupils in Year 7, 8, 9 or Year 10 and learning remotely from home on Thursday 2 March. (some pupils will be in College by prior arrangement)

Thursday 23 February 2023 Industrial Action - Thursday 02 March As you will know from previous correspondence, further industrial action by teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) is planned in our region on the following dates:

Tuesday 21 February 2023 ADHD and Autism Support Group Session Do you require support around a recent diagnosis, understanding your child's needs or navigating all aspects surrounding ADHD and Autism If so, please join the Sikh Neurodiversity Networks FREE parent and carer support group session at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Slough on Friday the 24th of February 2023 from 13:30 to 14:30.

Tuesday 21 February 2023 Pride Of Bracknell Forest Awards

Tuesday 14 February 2023 Bracknell Food Bank - In Need of Donations

Friday 10 February 2023 The Prince's Trust - Regional Finals The Prince’s Trust works to support young people irrespective of background or circumstance. Since 1976, the Trust has helped young people aged 11-30 years build their confidence and skills through a range of courses and opportunities.

Thursday 9 February 2023 National Apprenticeship Week - Skills for Life Garth Hill College students have discovered all about Apprenticeships during the National Apprenticeship Week.

Thursday 9 February 2023 Wheeler Programme UPDATE Congratulations to Chantelle Devern and Connor Wellsteed on being offered a place on the Wheeler Programme starting in 2023. Wellington College received 70 applications for 24 places. This is fantastic news and a great opportunity. Established in 2017, the Wheeler Programme is a fully funded educational programme for selected state school pupils to build confidence and skills and provide support with future academic and professional goals. Wellington College will support the selected students until their graduation from the programme at the end of Year 13.

Friday 27 January 2023 Industrial Action - Wednesday 01 February Further to the letter emailed to all parents/carers yesterday (Thursday 26 January), you will be aware that we are unable to open to all students on Wednesday 01 February due to strike action by teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU).

Wednesday 25 January 2023 The School of Rock - The Musical The College's production this term is The School of Rock - The Musical.

Tuesday 24 January 2023 Our Parliament Teacher Ambassador This week saw Citizenship teacher Mr Dawson undertake the training to become a Parliament Teacher Ambassador, which included meeting the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

Thursday 12 January 2023 Standards and Expectations We have had a very positive start to the new year. The majority of students look extremely smart and are following the Seven Habits every day. Assemblies this week have focused on success and making goals as students enter a new year. Students were reminded of the College’s expectations in terms of uniform, the Seven Habits, and general conduct in lessons and around the building. A full uniform check was carried out by Form Tutors and any infringements of the policy were addressed with students. We thank parents/carers for their support with this.

Thursday 12 January 2023 Relationship, Sex and Health Education in Citizenship Please note that over this term, pupils in Years 7-10 will be covering Relationships, Sex and Health Education in Citizenship. The content is carefully developed to ensure it is age appropriate in line with guidelines produced by the Department for Education on what must be taught to our young people.

Wednesday 11 January 2023 Parents' Forum - Wednesday 18 January 2023 Dear Parent and Carers

Friday 6 January 2023 Club Timetable - Spring Term 2023 Please find below the Club Timetable for the Spring Term.

Thursday 15 December 2022 Standards and Expectations As we look ahead to start of a new term in January, we would like reiterate our expectations of all pupils in meeting our standards of dress. We would very much appreciate parental support in helping us to enforce this.

Thursday 15 December 2022 College Closure Over Christmas The College will close early on the final day of term, Friday 16 December, with key stage 3 pupils dismissed at 12.25pm and key stage 4 pupils will be dismissed at 12.30pm.