Friday 27 January 2012

Mobile Phones at School

30.1.2012

NOTICE TO PARENTS/CARERS REGARDING SCHOOL DISCIPLINE & BEHAVIOUR

Dear Parents/Carers,

I feel that I must write to you all again regarding the issue of mobile phones in school.

As a school, under our Statutory Powers as set out in the Education Act 1996, Education and Inspections Act 2006 and the New Education Act, we have the rights to decide what constitutes a banned item within school.

Mobile phones are a possible distraction during teaching time as they may ring and disturb the learning of the whole class. They are also a possible safeguarding issue as phones have been used by children in other schools to facilitate cyber bullying and the taking of inappropriate, sexual, images. Mobile phones are also a costly item and therefore temptations for thieves or for possible damage, both of which the school would not be able to take responsibility for. A parent/carer may think that a mobile phone gives them access to their child, however, if a parent/carer needs to speak to a child this should be directed through the school office.  It is therefore this schools stated policy that there is no legitimate reason for a child to require a mobile phone in school and a mobile phone constitutes one of our banned items.

Schools’ general power to discipline, as set out in Section 91 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, enables a member of staff / school to confiscate, retain or dispose of a pupil’s property as a disciplinary penalty.

At Peterhouse we have made it clear that any mobile phone found on the school premises with a child will, under these regulations, be confiscated and returned after a fixed period of up to 1 week. The phone will only be returned upon collection by a parent.

Confiscated items are switched off and stored in the school safe.

As headteacher I will, of course, use my discretion in these matters and should it be a first time or a genuine accident then it is likely the phone will be returned to the parent/carer in the evening.

Regards,


Martin Scott
Headteacher

Friday 13 January 2012

100% Attenders




Congratulations to all those who've achieved 100% attendance for the Autumn Term!

Wednesday 11 January 2012


Dates and Events:
  • Family Fun Hour starts on Tuesdays between 2 and 3pm - start date to be announced.
  • Adult Education Family Arts - starts 11th January and continues for 6 weeks, 1.30-4.30pm in the dining hall.
  • After school clubs begin 9th January - Monday = Dance Mania, Tuesday = Multisports, Wednesday = rugby. Football TBA.
  • Coffee Hour begins 12th January, 2-3pm in the Parent Room.
  • Drop-in sessions with Tracy Doerr - Wednesday mornings, 9-12pm in the Parent Room (starts 11th January).
  • Family computer sessions starts Friday 13th January from 9-10am.
  • Coming soon - Toy Library, Parents Library.

Tuesday 10 January 2012

Answers to the Christmas Quiz

1.         Jesus was born on: December 25th
2.         Where was Joseph's family from? Bethlehem
3.         How many angels spoke to the shepherds? 1
4.          How many wise men came to see Jesus in the manger? Three
5.         A manger is: A feeding trough
6.         How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem? They walked/ rode a donkey
7.         What colour is Santa’s hat?  Red and white.
8.         What is traditionally hidden in the Christmas pudding? a coin
9.         This word starts with a "W." It is the season of the year in which Christmas is celebrated. What is it called? Winter
10.      This word starts with an "S." It is a fluffy white form of water that sometimes falls in cold parts of the world during winter. What is it called? Snow
11.      This word starts with an "S." It is a roly-poly character that you can make out of snow. What is it called? Snowman
12.      This word starts with a "P." Christmas is a time for giving. This is another word for a gift. What is this other word? Present
13.      This word starts with an "R." Gifts are often decorated with one of these. What is it? Ribbon
14.      This word starts with an "N." This cold, far-away area is where Santa lives. What is it called? North Pole
15.      This word starts with a "T." This is a symbol of Christmas. Some people put one of these in their house and decorate it with lights, angels, and candy canes. What is it? Tree
16.      This word starts with a "G." These decorated cookies are made in the shape of little people. What are they called? Gingerbread
17.      This word starts with an "R." These animals pull Santa's sleigh. What are they called? Reindeer
18.      This word starts with an "H." This plant is another symbol of the season. It has red berries and shiny leaves with sharp points. What is it called? Holly
19.      According to the song, what did my true love give me on the tenth day of Christmas? Ten Lords a’leaping
20.      Finish this Christmas Carol lyric: Deck the halls with boughs of    holly
21.      Name all of Santa’s reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner (variously spelled Dunder and Donder), Blitzen (variously spelled Blixem and Blixen), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
22.      The Polar Express
23.      Jingle All the Way
24.      A Christmas Carol
25.      Fred Claus
26.      Home Alone
27.      Miracle on 34th Street
28.      Arthur Christmas
29.      The Grinch
30.      The Nightmare Before Christmas