Principal's message:
This Thursday was 'World Book Day' and it was a delight to see teachers dress up as their favourite characters from children's books. World Book Day was created by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995 as a worldwide celebration of books and reading. World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the world. The aim of this day is to encourage young people to discover the pleasure of reading. Often, if students do not enjoy reading, it is because they have not found the right book to read, so it is important that we encourage young people to try different genres of books. A number of our students enjoy reading, and we regularly see many reading first thing in the morning, at break time and lunchtime. Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational background or their income. Please do encourage your child to read, and I believe that reading together provides countless opportunities for quality family time.
Ramadan
During Ramadan, the following will apply in practical PE and Dance lessons to students who are fasting; Students must have their full PE kit and will be given normal sanctions if they do not. We expect them to 'do what they can', this will depend on weather conditions, time of day and the nature of the activity. In PE activities can be adapted. Dance lessons will continue to use music as this is integral to the lesson and is part of the national curriculum.
Changes for the No 91 bus pick up on Northumberland Avenue
From Monday 15th April, the No 91 bus will only pick up students after school from the Buckland Road Circle bus stop on Northumberland Avenue.
Please make sure your daughter is aware of this – from after the Easter holidays the No 91 bus will not stop at the Canterbury Road bus stop, so all students should make their way to the Buckland Road Circle bus stop near the pedestrian exit from the school as indicated on the map below.
I wish you all a restful weekend.
Marika Farrugia, Principal
Principal's Surgery is held every Friday 8.15 – 9.00am.
Careers Fair at The Abbey School
The Abbey School warmly invites students in Year 9 upwards and their parents to attend their Careers Fair. It is being held at The Abbey on Wednesday 20 March from 18.00 to 20.30. There will be multiple stalls and representation from a wide spectrum of careers, from STEM to Creative Arts to Business & Entrepreneurship.
We hope to see you there!
World Book Day 7th March 2024
Celebration activities are a special part of World Book Day and make it an effective segment of our drive to promote Reading for Pleasure.
All pupils have been given the opportunity to take a World Book Day token, which can be exchanged for a special edition book, or used against the purchase of a full priced book in participating retailers.
On Thursday, some staff members spent the day dressed as a character from Literature. These costumes were wide ranging and inventive and certainly provoked discussion (and hopefully, a little admiration from the school community)!
- Mr Cooke - a musketeer
- Mr Fazio - Lady Macbeth
- Ms Ward - Dorothy
- Ms Pravda - the Sorting Hat
- Ms Troy - Alice in Wonderland
- Ms Connolly - the shark from Jaws
- Mrs Smith - a witch from Macbeth
- Miss Jordan - Little Red Riding Hood
- Miss Shephard - Barnum
- Mrs Hargrave - Maleficent
This week is National Careers Week and assembly's have taken place on this theme. Year 8s will soon be choosing their options and to help them look to the future they heard from Activate Learning (who run several local colleges) about the courses they run and the qualifications needed.
Year 10 students had a presentation from the Apprenticeships Service to inform them of the very wide range of apprenticeships available from introductory to degree level and beyond. Year 10 students are also having careers advice sessions in small groups to help them consider their courses and plans for after GCSEs. Some students will see the careers adviser individually later in the summer.
There is a webinar for parents of Year 10 students on 27 March, 6-7 pm, with Adviza, the school's careers advice service: Parent Webinar: Year 10 - Post 16 Options | Adviza
Year 11 students should have their plans in place for after their GCSEs. Mrs Thomson is available for assistance if needed Information about careers is available on the school website: Reading Girls' School - Careers and Life Beyond RGS.
KPMG Mentoring
KPMG are mentoring some year 10s over the next few months. The monthly sessions will be taking place after school and all Year 10s were invited to apply. Thank you to all the KPMG staff involved for offering this fabulous opportunity to help our students develop
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SEND Short Breaks Easter Holiday's funded by BFfC
SEND Short Breaks Easter Holiday Sessions - Reading Play
Reading Play welcomes you to The Ranger Station as your SEND half term provider, we will be holding two sessions on the 9th and 11th April 2024. Each short break day will consist of 2 sessions, unique activity themes for each session like seasonal arts and crafts where young people can take home their work and crafts. Young people will all have access to mini golf, climbing tree, low ropes, archery and more. Each session is 2.5 hours with 8 spaces per session. Further information and how to book a place can be found here Reading Directory | SEND Short Breaks Easter Holiday Sessions Reading Play Education Play and Support, Communications & Bookings Officer 01189373283 E- reading.play@reading.gov.uk
SEND Short Breaks -Chance to Dance Stars CIC - Dance and Multi Activity Program
Short breaks are available for Reading children aged 5 years to 18 years old. We cater for children 5 years to 25 years at all our activities. (discounted short breaks not available for 19-25yrs). Chance to Dance Stars CIC will provide group activities for children & young people with disabilities to have new experiences with sport and dance, to have fun and to build upon social and physical needs. *Note* Cost - £20 per day for anyone outside of Reading. Reading Residents - Session are partial funded by Brighter Futures for Children. You receive a 50% discount only paying £10 per day. Don't forget to enter your discount code: EQN344. Proof of residence will be required in booking. If your child requires 1:1 you must contact Vicky before booking on sendanceclub@hotmail.com or 07736343570. Time 10am till 2pm (sometimes we have to run 9am till 1pm) - Location – Reading. Activities can vary week by week. We will always ask for your feedback. Sports, dance, drama, singing, arts and crafts, table top games, zumba kids, generation pound, yoga, gymnastics, sensory and messy play. Further information can be found here Reading Directory | SEND Short Breaks -Chance to Dance Stars CIC - Dance and Multi Activity Program
SEND Easter Holidays 2024 - Short Breaks - Holiday Clubs - Make Sense Theatre
Make/Sense Theatre will be running our ever popular Easter holiday clubs once again this April! Our different sessions cater for young people aged 4-25+ and are designed in a way to ensure that we are fully inclusive, giving all young people with SEN the opportunity to attend. We will be running our Primary Sensory, Secondary Sensory and MLD groups over the first week of the Easter holidays (Tuesday 2nd April - Friday 5th April). Reading Directory | SEND Easter Holidays 2024 - Short Breaks - Holiday Clubs
SEND Easter Holidays 2024 - Short Breaks – Reading FC
Reading FC will be offering short breaks – awaiting information from Reading FC. Please check the SEND Local Offer later this week - Reading Directory | SEND Short Breaks (all ability activities & overnight breaks)
Family Information Service/Local Offer, Brighter Futures for Children, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU. 0118 9373777 (Option 2).
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