January 2010 update number 1

Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information you are advised to contact providers direct for further information.

Individual schools will offer a range of after-school clubs and activities for their pupils –please contact schools direct for this information.

Leeds Mencap run two youth clubs for people with learning disabilities. Ages 9 to 14 on Tuesdays and 14 to 18 on Thursdays.

These are fun and exciting social clubs for young people with a learning disability. The clubs offer opportunities to play, hang out, be active and socialise in a safe and fun environment.
Leeds Mencap run two youth clubs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6.00pm until 8.00pm, during term time.

On Tuesday 26/01/10 we held an Information Evening for Maths, English and Science. For those of you who were unable to attend you will find the presentations attached to this article. (Maths to be added soon).

Also attached is a Timetable of Important dates for year 10.

Year 10 Timetable

Year 10 Revision

GCSE English Information

GCSE Science Information

GCSE English Presentation

GCSE Science Presentation

GCSE Maths Presentation

Marg and I visited the Ekwendeni school in Malawi in April 2007.  It had
been started 2 years earlier by a local church.  Though we knew that
Malawi is one of the world's poorest countries, we were still amazed at
the poor facilities at the school - and yet kids, many of them orphans,
were queuing at the gates hoping to be allowed in!

With only one more golf lesson to go, I feel its important to thank Paul O’Donnell at Cookridge Hall golf club for all his hard work. The funding which has helped to give professional coaching to many budding golfers is sadly coming to an end. The money has been put to very good use, providing the students with quality coaching, competitions and membership for all who took part over this last 10 months.

& Croissants, Tea and Vitamin C

You will no doubt be aware of the terrible earthquake that has affected the island of Haiti. Like me I am sure you will have been moved by the utter desperation that exists.  I would like the school to try and raise funds to contribute to the aid effort. If you would like to help us please give your son or daughter a little extra money so that they can make a contribution during the course of next week. I will ask Heads of Year to talk to their groups in assemblies and I will arrange for the collection of donations.