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GHS Connect #1 Monday 14th September

Mia's notes

Welcome back properly, now that we've all settled in. It has been a very positive start back to term with systems well in place and children appearing to be happy.

Walkarounds school are showing good focus in lessons, but please be aware of the odd child who appears disengaged and address it as quickly as possible.  Please also remember that if it is hot and stuffy in rooms, it's best to open all windows and that students are allowed to take their blazers off if they want to.

Please see Andrea's reminders about learning and teaching below to support with our plan to get greater consistency in the use of the GHS High 5.

Have a great week,

Mia

The week ahead

Monday
Normal Day

Tuesday
Department meeting, including 30 min Cyber training (online) – 3.15pm – 4.30pm
TLR meeting 3.45pm - 4:30pm

Wednesday
Briefing in the library – 8.15am

Thursday
ECT 1 Welcome Conference

Friday
Normal Day

Notes 
Steplab drop-ins 

Learning and Teaching Tips and Strategies

This term, we are introducing the Learning Cycle to provide a shared structure for effective learning and teaching around the school.

The focus is not simply on following the cycle, but on making deliberate choices about how each stage is designed to best support learning.

Take a few minutes to reflect:

·         What has the cycle made you think differently about when planning a lesson?

·         How will you ensure that each stage has a clear purpose in your lesson?

·         Where are you making deliberate design choices within the cycle?

·         What is one stage of the cycle you want to strengthen this term?

Inclusion Messages

Inclusion

I hope you have all settled well into the first week back after the holidays.  Please do invest the time in getting to know your classes, understanding their needs, interests and establishing those positive relationships.

I would like to extend a special thank you to Fay for her exceptional work and dedication to this initiative. Additionally, a huge thank you all—your continuous support is what allows us to establish and sustain a truly inclusive culture across our school.

Safeguarding Updates

Thank you all so much for undertaking the safeguarding training. 

Please note that it is a statutory requirement to read all of Part 1 and complete the declaration and Google Link confirming this.

I have placed below the document and link

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Please complete the compulsory Google Form "I confirm that I have read and understood Part 1 of Keeping Children Safe in Education" 

Declaration Google Form

Please ensure that the weekly Safeguarding Form Time slides are delivered consistently to your tutees during your scheduled form time sessions.

Key Objectives & Compliance

• The topics covered are carefully curated to support and enhance our students' understanding of current Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHCE) education themes.
• The content directly fulfills statutory requirements outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) framework, ensuring our school remains fully compliant and proactive in student welfare.
• Regular weekly delivery ensures all students receive equal access to vital safeguarding information and guidance.

I welcome any feedback on these slides throughout the year.

Gurvinder

Bright Spot

This week's Bright Spot is Sukey Mathadu, and comes from Caroline Chamberlain, Headteacher at Edward Betham C of E Primary School, who has emailed to say:

Sukey is an absolute credit to your school...she has shown such compassion, sensitivity and kindness in all of her correspondence with us. The care and humanity with which she has handled an exceptionally difficult situation have really stood out. Sadly, our experience has not been the same with every high school we have approached, which has made Sukey’s kindness and understanding all the more appreciated.

Congratulations Sukey!

If there are any concerns about Equality and Diversity (staff)  at GHS please contact A Johal (DHT)