Weekly Information - Thursday 15th July 2021

As we are sadly unable to celebrate our Presentation Evening in the usual way, we were determined to make sure that all of the efforts and achievements of our students were celebrated as they deserve to be.  Our award winners will be receiving their certificates and prizes in the post over the next couple of days. We have put together a video of them all here, and we offer our hugest congratulations to them all.

Despite it being a strange and difficult year at times, there has been so much to celebrate within our school community.  Please enjoy this video of some of the events that have taken place in the last twelve months.  Thank you to all of our students for their continuing commitment to personal excellence. We hope that you enjoy your summer!

The following students have been awarded a Hot Chocolate with the Head this week - congratulations!

Tilly 7H

Minnie 7L

Amber 8J

Angus 8A

Chloe 8Y

Ethan 8A

Fleurella 8R

George 8A

George 8J

Isla 8L

Maymunah 8Y

Megan 8J

Rhianna 8J

Sydnie 8J

Tilly 8J

After an unusual year for the John Taylor Sporting Young ambassadors, today was the day that they were invited to come and have pizza and a drink on the school field as a thank you from the PE department for the many things they have done for the local community this year.

Unfortunately a number of pupils were not able to join us, but it was nice for Mrs Berry and Miss Senior to sit and chat to the students. As Miss Senior was a Young Ambassador at John Taylor and went on to become a Gold Sporting Ambassador for East Staffordshire, she was able to tell the pupils what she did at school in her role. Three pupils came up with the idea to be a pen pal to some of the residents in Palmers Close, this is a new idea and it will be interesting to see how it progresses during the next term.

Last week sixteen new Young Ambassadors from Y7 received their invitation to join the team for next year, and we are hopeful they will be able to lead the primary school sporting events that we normally hold for the local schools through out the year.

Thanks must go to all of our Ambassadors who have helped in any way during this last year.

Mrs Berry and the PE Department.

JTHS Uniform  

Our new School Uniform and PE Kit will launch in September 2021 for all Year 7 students, and all other students in Lower and Upper School from September 2022.

The Policy and Guidance for the new uniform is available on the school website, www.jths.co.uk on the following link:

We would encourage parents looking to buy new uniform this year, across all year groups, to purchase the new uniform and PE kit to prevent needing to repurchase for next September. During the transition period between September 2021 to September 2022, the school will accept the correct uniform pieces across both the current and new uniform guidance and policy.

As we move towards the summer break, please can parents be mindful of the Uniform Policy and Guidance and support students to be school ready in September by ensuring:

Hair

Any wash in/out hair colours are removed and hair is a natural colour. No extreme hair cuts, including undercuts, tramlines and cuts under grade 1.

Make Up

No make up should be worn in Lower School, with natural make up permitted in Upper School. Nail extensions and varnish are not permitted.

Items of Uniform - Year 8,9,10,11

If students are continuing to wear items of the current Uniform Policy and Guidance during the transition period, they must continue to meet expectations throughout the year.

Please refer to the Uniform Policy and Guidance before purchasing any uniform. If you are unsure if an item would meet the guidance, please contact the school before buying and we will be happy to advise.

The current and new Uniform Policy and Guidance are available on the school website:

https://jths.co.uk/policies-and-procedures

Sharewear are a local charity who provide clothing and shoes to those in need.

The school are holding a collection for ShareWear on the Monday 19th  and Tuesday 20th July between 10am and 3pm.

Please see the list for wanted items:

• School Uniform Items without logos (e.g. shirts, trousers, blazers with badges removed)
• Smart Office wear (Sixth Form Dress Code)
• School/smart shoes

If you would like to make a donation, please bag the appropriate items securely and drop off at the John Taylor School site on the 19th or 20th of July between 10am and 3pm. All donations should be left to the left of the main school entrance under the library bridge.

Please note - due to current restrictions we cannot accept donations at any other times than those stated above. We would hate to have to turn them away, please do not send any donations in with students before the end of term.

A huge thank you to Mrs S Pick from our wider school community for her support and contributions to this.

Parents are respectfully reminded that holidays will NOT be authorised during term time and may be subject to the issuing of a fixed penalty notice (fine).

Parents are also advised not to book holidays abroad that would mean pupils isolating during term time on their return to the UK. In these instances such absences may also be unauthorised and subject to the issuing of a fixed penalty notice (fine).

Please find attached an information leaflet to help your child stay safe this summer.

Please find attached a letter from Chartwells Catering.

The School Immunisation Team were in school on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th July 2021 running an immunisation programme for Y9 students.  

The vaccinations protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (3-in-1 Teenage Booster), 4 strains of Meningitis (ACWY), and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV dose 2 vaccination). 

If your child missed the immunisations, please contact a member of the Immunisation Team on 03001240366 or email [email protected]  directly.

Thank you,

Mrs Turrell,

The next What University? & What Career? Live Virtual Event  will be taking place on the 13 November 2021. It’s an ideal opportunity for students aged 15 – 19 to learn more about their options when you leave school. 

The live event will take place on Saturday 13 November, 11am – 3pm 

We’re keen to ensure that all students have access to information and advice about their school leaver choices, so attendees will have the opportunity to chat to leading universities and employers to find out more about their options. 

Attendees will also be able to: 

• Watch a packed programme of free, live and on-demand presentations 
• Get one-to-one advice in the Careers Advice lounge 
• Take part in interactive skills workshops 
• Plus much more! 

Each student will need their own log in detail in order to access the event. 

Students can register themselves individually by filling in this form >>  https://vmg.6connex.eu/event/vmgevents/WCL21/register

You can find a selection of free resources to help prepare you for the event here >> https://www.whatcareerlive.co.uk/virtual/resources-for-schools

Kind Regards,

Mr Knight.