Welcome to the Bridgnorth Endowed School website and thank you for your interest in the school. This website is still a project in action so whilst some areas are up and running there are other areas that are under development and incomplete.

We welcome pupils from a wide geographical area and aim to provide the best possible education and opportunities for all through being at the forefront of educational development. We seek to offer an environment which is hard-working, secure and caring, and in which pupils are happy and take pride in their achievements. We believe in a curriculum which develops the academic potential of each pupil to the full, and is at the same time broad enough to meet and respond to individual need. We encourage in our pupils social responsibility and care for others, and expect them to work hard, aim high and achieve their very best.

We are always open to visitors and should you wish to make an appointment to look around the school you will be made very welcome.

Best wishes,
Mr P. Loveday

Did you know?

Tuesday 9th February is SAFER INTERNET DAY, organised by 'Insafe' each year in February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world.

The internet is such an integral part of children's lives these days. It opens up so many educational and social opportunities, giving them access to, quite literally, a world of information and experiences. Whether on a computer at school, a laptop at home, a games console or mobile phone, children and young people are increasingly accessing the internet whenever they can and wherever they are. As you would protect your child in the real world, you will want to make sure that they are safe whatever they are doing. Like learning to cross the road, online safety skills are skills for life. If your child understands the risks and can make sensible and informed choices online, they can get the most from the internet and stay safe whilst doing so – particularly from those people who might seek them out to harm them. So, how can you protect your child online? The answer is simple. If you understand the internet and understand what the risks are, there are a number of things you can do that will make your child safer online. . . (taken from the 'Thinkuknow' site)

The following are links to a few really useful and informative sites including the 'Thinkuknow' site:
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
http://www.schoolfamily.com/internet-safety-week
http://www.saferinternet.org

It's not all for the parents though. On the 'Thinkuknow' site there is lots of valuable information for all ages, from how to have fun, stay in control and what can go wrong, to reporting problems...

Endowed makes biggest improvement in exam grades in Shropshire

Figures released by the Department for Children, Schools and Families show that Bridgnorth Endowed School has moved up to be 8th of the 22 Local Authority maintained schools in Shropshire (13th of all secondary schools in Shropshire) due to an 18% improvement in GCSE results in 2009 (rising to 62% of pupils gaining 5 or more A* - C grades including English and Maths; the Governments preferred measure).
Phil Loveday, Headteacher, has attributed the success to the 'fantastic staff and pupils'.
"There is a great team feeling within the school, and a positive learning ethos."
"Staff are also being trained in the Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme (TEEP) this year which has taken a lot of extra work on their behalf but has really helped the development of our learning ethos. We are really looking forward to seeing what can be achieved in summer 2010"

Home Access Grants

Home Access is a new government initiative to help provide grants to buy computer and internet packages for low income families, subject to eligibility... find out more at www.homeaccess.org.uk

School Admissions arrangements 2011/12

Shropshire Council is the Local Authority for all maintained schools in Shropshire, and the Admissions Authority for all Community and CE Controlled Schools. As such we need to notify all parents/carers of children aged 2 - 16 years that a Consultation excercise on School Admission Arrangements for 2011/12 is currently in progress for a period of 8 weeks until 28th February 2010. All Aided and Foundation Schools are their own Admissions Authorities, but they must also consult on their admission arrangements.

Information on all admissions policies can be found on the website: www.shropshire.gov.uk, by following the link to the School Admissions webpage. The basic arrangements for 2011/12 will in large measure be the same as in previous years although primary admission arrangements will for the first time be co-ordinated. Shropshire's in-year admission scheme which will be effective from September 2010 is also available on the website along with the current edition of the "Parents' Guide to Education in Shropshire".

If parents wish to make comments on any of the policies they should write to:
Admissions Manager, Frankwell Quay, Children & Young People's Services, The Guildhall, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ or email: school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk
to arrive by 1 March 2010 at the latest.

Were you aware?

14-19 Reform: Current Year 8 pupils will have to stay in education or training until 17, whilst Year 7 pupils will have to do so until 18...
If you would like to know more, the DCSF (Department for Children, Schools and Families) have a web page at www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/rpa

Spring Term dates

The Spring Term dates are as follows:

• Half term starts Monday 15th February


• Back to school on Monday 22nd February


• Last day of term before Easter holidays is Thursday 1st April

Parent Pay

The school now operates a ParentPay system for school meals. This means that cash payments will no longer be accepted in the schools food halls from either pupils or staff.

You will be required to create an account on the ParentPay website, which you can then use to put money on your child's Pay card.

For more information please see the link below to the ParentPay website

ParentPay

Flu-Like Symptoms Update

The advice from the Health Protection Agency is that children who have symptoms of a flu-like illness should stay at home until they feel well enough to return to school. Any parent who is concerned about symptoms that their child may have should telephone the advice line on 0800 1513100 or visit www.nhs.uk
If your child is prescribed TAMIFLU please let the school know when you phone in to report the absence.

Many thanks for your cooperation on this matter.


Mr Loveday
Headteacher

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