All GCSE students have access to GCSEpod and many already use it regularly.

For each subject, there are a series of 3-4 minute pods/videos that teach knowledge and then there are many different types of tasks to practise that knowledge so it sticks! GCSEpod claims that, if used regularly, a student can increase their grade by one grade!

If a student does not have an account, all they need to create one is their name, a self-selected username and password, their date of birth and the school name.

This 30 minute webinar is designed for parent/carers and students to help them get going.

GCSEpod webinar for parent/carers and students

Title: Learning from Your Mocks: Building on Strengths, Bridging the Gaps
Date and Time: 28th January 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
What You’ll Learn:

• Turning mock results into a revision roadmap with RAG playlists.
• Boosting study skills using Study Smart pods.
• Prioritising physical and mental wellbeing with Keeping Fit and Healthy pods.
• Follow a student’s journey as they balance their strengths and tackle areas for improvement.

How to Register:

Click here to register!

 

Mrs Line
Deputy Headteacher 

Please see the below information from Little Fishes Swimming Club.

‘We have spaces on our lessons for all ages and abilities for children aged 2yrs upwards to those at secondary school who may want to improve their fitness and stamina whilst mastering all 4 competitive strokes.’

Please see the below BSL (British Sign Language) Course available to students/ young people run by Heathlands School.

Congratulations to all pupils who have been invited on the Rewards Trips/Events. The pupils have been invited based on the conduct points they have accumulated over the first term.

The dates of the trips/events are as follows.

Wednesday 22nd January 2025- Silver Trip- Hollywood Bowl, Watford.

Friday 25^th January 2025- Bronze Trip- Film and refreshments- In School

Monday 3^rd February 2025- KS4 and 5 Gold Trip- Whipsnade Zoo

Wednesday 5^th February 2025- KS3 Gold Trip- Whipsnade Zoo.

Parents and Carers, you will have received an email with the details of the trip and how to pay if your child has been invited on either the Gold or Silver Trips. Pupils will also have received a hard copy of the letter.

If you wish for your child to attend the trip, please could you make payment by Friday 24^th January for the Gold Trip and Friday 17^th January for the Silver Trip. All payments can be made on School Gateway.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact school.

Mr Armitage
Assistant Headteacher 

As part of our continued focus on improving school attendance. We would be grateful if you could take 5 minutes to complete the below questionnaire.

https://forms.gle/CLtRDcsowRKbLiPK8

Thank you for your time.

Miss Gibbons
Assistant Headteacher