LAR  NEWSLETTER 

17/01/25 , Module 3

Kent Teacher of the Year 2025 Nomination Form

We believe that everyone working in the education system plays a vital role in shaping the future of our children. From the dedicated teachers who inspire and educate, to the support staff who keep everything running smoothly, we recognise the hard work and dedication of each and every person who contributes to our schools.

That's why we're excited to invite you to make your nominations for Kent Teacher of the Year 2025 awards. The deadline is Friday 28th February 2025

Please use the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWUFCIRZCn5Y_sNVy0kAE2wZh3KwXSFUaCYNtkTz1O0GHg_w/viewform

Uniform 

Can we please remind families that students should now be coming into the academy with winterproof coats to ensure they are warm should we have to evacuate the building and to avoid arriving to school with wet uniform. In addition hoodies of any kind are not permitted and will be confiscated if seen being worn in the academy. 

TdIPV and MenACWY vaccinations 

The Immunisation Team would like to invite parents to book an appointment at one of their Community Clinics this half term if your child missed their vaccinations on our visit. Parents can book an appointment via the website on the link: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/imms This link also provides other useful information regarding vaccinations and our Immunisation Service.

Punctuality to school

We wanted to remind parents that we are prioritising punctuality to school from Module 3. Whilst the majority of students arrive at school in good time, well equipped and ready to learn, we have noticed that some are repeatedly arriving late. Please be reminded that students are expected to be at school and ready to attend line up at 8.30 am each day. We know that poor punctuality has an adverse effect on student’s ability to be prepared for learning, hence impacting their ability to achieve. Please be advised that students will receive a 30 minute detention in the first instance. This will be escalated on the second occasion to a 60 minute detention and on the 3rd occasion to a 90 min detention. This is a reminder of the expectations and no change from the current policy. 

Lost Property

We have a lot of lost property left at student services. Please can we ask that if your child has lost anything that they go and have a thorough search for these items. If nothing is claimed, this will be donated to Gillingham street angels.

College Competition Week

Between the dates of Monday 20th January 2025 - Friday 24th January 2025, LAR will be hosting: ‘COLLEGE COMPETITION WEEK!’ This will involve representatives from each college competing in the following sporting competitions below:

• Monday 20th January: Year 10, Boys [Handball] Girls [Netball]

• Tuesday 21st January: Year 9 Mixed Dodgeball Tournament

• Thursday 23rd January: Year 8, Boys [Basketball] Girls [Netball]

• Friday 24th January: Year 7 Mixed Dodgeball Tournament

If you would like your child to participate, this event will happen between: 3:30pm-4:45pm and they can volunteer and sign up on their Year Group Google Classroom!

Sports Clubs during College Competition Week

Please note that all sports clubs on this week are cancelled due to the PE department being involved with the running of the college competitions.

A huge well done to our Year 10s who have been nominated for their rewards. We are so proud of each and every one of you. Keep up the good work!

Online Safety Tip for Parents:

Set up screen-free zones and times in your home, e.g: during meals or before bedtime. 

This helps young people develop healthy tech habits and creates opportunities for family conversations about their online experiences.

Tiktok:

With 22% of its billion-strong userbase being between the ages of 13 and 17, the popularity of TikTok among the younger generation is indisputable. Providing entertainment in the form of a stream of short-form video content while allowing its users to post videos of their own on the app has skyrocketed to prominence over the last few years, becoming a fixture in young people’s digital lives. 

Of course, with a platform as popular and gargantuan as TikTok, it can be intimidating trying to figure out how best to safeguard children and young people using the app. That’s why we’re releasing our brand-new guide to TikTok, detailing the main online safety concerns and suggesting strategies to reduce these risks for the app’s younger users. 

Please see below the link:

https://nationalcollege.com/guides/tiktok?utm_campaign=WakeUpWednesday&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8hEZI-Yztu2a7eFjKgvVGXppHk7LU-hRoR2NDIyHyI4GZQWny5hs5DoEMyuY9IPproVhp77gw-N5R6DKLw0eoHA0GwN9RqpyuNQX2WJDQmI5wmhRYK752psMcchDlQcPKJ0uw8&_hsmi=102632217&utm_content=102632217&utm_source=hs_email