9th June 2023
HEADLINES
By James Saunders
Happy Friday everyone! We return full steam ahead for the final furlong of the term. With one week down already the summer is going to be upon us in no time. There is still much to achieve so it is vitally important that learners maintain the high standards and positive engagement in their lessons that they have demonstrated across the year. I have enjoyed welcoming in the warmer weather, however, I know that concentration can be difficult when temperatures rise, but collectively I know that we can work together to maintain our purposeful and productive atmosphere around school. I would like to thank Mrs Reece, Mr Bilby, Mrs Hickford and Mr Smith for leading the presentations to families week regarding the C7, C9 and C10 residentials. There are only three more weeks until our trips commence. If you did not make it or if you want to check the information shared on Wednesday I have attached a link to the presentations to these headlines. Click here for the Parent Information Presentations on the upcoming residentials There is just over a week to go until all of C11 will have completed a gruelling exam season. They will have one final goodbye at the C11 prom. Prior to the C11 prom we have our Intake Days for current C6 learners. Currently we are set to have over 160 learners attending Honywood in September. We have seen a lot of positive interest in the school recently and are proud to say that we will be oversubscribed in September. We know that relationships and the individual learner are important units of currency here at Honywood and in the context of our new intake they couldn’t be any more important. Our cohorts come from over 40 different primary schools. There are many children that are the only child or one of two coming from their school. With so many children in this position it is vital that we support them in their transition to
feel a sense of belonging as quickly as possible. The great thing about this is that it helps us to create our wonderful family culture. There are two main factors that contribute to a successful transition: 1 - being academically and behaviourally involved in the school 2 - feeling a sense of belonging in the school Our intake days and the start of the autumn term are designed to achieve these aims. Now it’s time to enjoy a weather. weekend.
Have a lovely James Saunders
ESSEX TEACHING AWARDS – NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN We have some fantastic staff here at Honywood. Everyday they inspire me to deliver even more. Our community would not be this wonderful without our great staff. If you would like to show your appreciation for a particular member of staff or team then why not nominate them for a teaching award? https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/ essex-teaching-awards The Essex Teaching Awards 2023 will be taking place in Autumn 2023 to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding work of the educational workforce in Essex. Anyone can nominate individuals or teams working in educational establishments in the Essex Local Authority Area. Nominations are now open and will close on Friday 21 July 2023. Make a nomination by completing the online form. How To Nominate You can nominate an individual, team or school by completing the nomination form by Friday 21 July