Thank you

On Monday, the Cotham Climate Committee (made up of students from years 8-11) presented to Bristol City Council, Team Modeshift and Mr Dunkley for their sustainability campaign.  They were brilliant, professional and polished in their campaign pitch for funding – so much so that they received £400 from the council, double what they asked for!  Their “movement matters” campaign targets Year 7s and will be launching in June.  Well done to all! 

Please do not use the Bus Parking bays outside the school on Cotham Road.  Our PE transport provider, Euro coaches couldn't park on Thursday 6 June because parents and carers  sitting in cars at 8am onwards.  The Coach was waiting for cars to move for well over 5 minutes.

Please go to the National Book Token/schools website to nominate Cotham School for a chance to win £1000 worth of books.  You may also win £100 for yourself too!  Please see the attached information. 

Year 10 SELT team have organised a Year 7 Summer Disco 

Wednesday 3 July 5 - 7pm

Tickets cost £2

Tuck shop - Cash only

Tickets go on sale Tuesday 11 June on wise pay and in the HUB at lunch time (cash only).

All money raised will go the Year 10 SELT charity St Peters Hospice.

This week Year 9 launch the tutor vs tutor bake sale each if the Year 9 tutors will be organizing a bake sale to see who can raise the most money for the Malala fund!  A charity which supports young women and girls from around the world to access education.  The tutors will each design slides and posters to advertise there bake sale around the school. 

Shout out from Ms Power to: 

• Shuaib "I got really good feedback from a cover teacher for his hard work in the lesson when I was off sick on Tuesday." 

• Shout out for Yahya  for working really hard in English today!

Year 11 students have made a great start to the new term.  They have been arriving on time, in uniform and lanyards and with a good positive attitude towards exams.  Thank you for all your support with this.  Please continue to encourage your child to arrive on time with a lanyard for the remaining examination period.  We wish all of our students the best of luck!

This week we hosted a 'Post Mock Surgery' for Year 12s and their parents and carers to discuss how students can maximise their progress following Year 12 mock results.  It was a very productive, well-attended morning and we would like to thank our parents and carers for their support.  If you were unable to attend your meeting or have any follow up questions.  Please contact our Lead Community Mentor Ms Mohamed who will be happy to help you.

UWE are holding an Experience Day on Wednesday 19 June. There will be  hands-on workshops exploring Medicine and Allied Health professions, led by course academics and student ambassadors.  Please contact Ms Dutton if you are interested in attending. 

We have launched Sparx Reader for KS3.  Students are set a weekly homework to gain 300 Sparx Reader Points (roughly 30 mins of careful reading).  The platform tailors reading to each student to build crucial academic reading skills.  A range of interesting texts are available for students to select.  Reading can be completed on devices with internet access.  All are expected to complete this homework in line with the school's homework policy and to support their progress in reading.

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