Hello, my name is Elizabeth Humphries and I am the dedicated Communications Lead for CNS. I work part-time and I have been at the school for three weeks. I have met staff, governors and the CNSA to discuss how to improve communications both internally and externally and you will see some changes coming soon. I will, of course, inform you of any major changes. I am currently looking at updating and refreshing the e-echo and the school website. I would also like to make more of the news and features the school is involved in to highlight internally and send to local media. If you have any thoughts and ideas for content, you can email me at e.humphries@cns-school.org
Thanks,
Elizabeth
What's happening this week
Monday 6th
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 7th
Yr 12 Study leave starts
Y11 assembly (6th form common room)
GCSE Drama exam (Arc)
Science Department Yr 12 seminar (6th form common room)
Lunchtime clubs
KS3 MFL film making club (Room 201)
After school clubs
Yr 9 Cookery club (Room 77)
Creative writing club (Learning centre)
Wednesday 8th
GCSE drama exam (Arc and rooms 212 and 213)
Lunchtime clubs
Christian Union meeting (room 113)
British sign language (room 2)
Debating society (room 20)
After school clubs
Computing club (room 25)
Biopunks Yr 9 (room 104)
GCSE open art room (room 28)
Thursday 9th
Science seminar (6th form common room)
After school clubs
Garden club
Titan - SEND students, road safety (Room 48)
Friday 10th
Science seminar (Arc)
CNSA Quiz and Chips Night
The Arc was fully booked for our recent social event as 12 teams pitched their knowledge in this fun quiz. Thank you to all those who came to support it; we hope that you all had a good time and learned some unusual facts along the way. Special thanks to parent James East who was a great quizmaster, and also to Ken’s Fish and Chip Shop in Tuckswood which provided all the food.
The Arc was fully booked for our recent social event as 12 teams pitched their knowledge in this fun quiz. Thank you to all those who came to support it; we hope that you all had a good time and learned some unusual facts along the way. Special thanks to parent James East who was a great quizmaster, and also to Ken’s Fish and Chip Shop in Tuckswood which provided all the food.
We raised £162 for the school and will very shortly be consulting you all, using an online questionnaire, for ideas on how best to spend funds raised to date.
CNS Summer Fete – Sunday 16 June, 11 – 3pm
Plans are currently coming together for this event but if we are to run all the activities that have been suggested we are going to need lots of help. This could range from repairing bunting to serving refreshments in the Dad’s zone as a Father’s Day treat. Or it could be lending us your gazebo for the day. In the words of a famous supermarket, every little helps.
Plans are currently coming together for this event but if we are to run all the activities that have been suggested we are going to need lots of help. This could range from repairing bunting to serving refreshments in the Dad’s zone as a Father’s Day treat. Or it could be lending us your gazebo for the day. In the words of a famous supermarket, every little helps.
If you are able to lend a hand in any way could you please register your interest by either emailing cnsa@cnsmail.org with your contact details or by leaving a message for Alison Coyle at the school office before 10 May. Full details of the fete will be published before half term, but please make a note of the date in your diaries.
Message from Mr Nixon
Recently we made two internal appointments for secondments to the senior leadership team; one of these is to focus on attendance. We are currently looking at our attendance policy, not just in relation to absence due to illness but also for students missing school due to holidays; it is vital that students attend regularly. As you would expect, there is a clear link between absence and under performance and so in order to support those students and families who have difficulty in engaging with school, we have advertised for our own Parent Support Adviser (PSA). Over my many years in various schools, I have seen a significant change in the difficulties and challenges that are faced not only by schools but by families themselves. Regrettably and without being political, at a time when support and help is most needed, there would appear to be a decline in services at a national level. Society has changed, as has its expectations, but central to our philosophy as a school is supporting our students in every way possible. The intention is that the appointed PSA will be able to support those families who are facing problems that lead to students having difficulties in school.
As students get older, personal issues and challenges remain, therefore we will be advertising for a Pastoral Manager solely for the sixth form to compliment the excellent academic work and support that is currently in place. The sixth form team currently support students in this area but I believe that the introduction of a non-teaching Pastoral Manager for our older students will increase the care provision; someone who is there and available to support and to sign post to specialist help when needed.
The aim of all our pastroal work is to support our students to achieve, succeed and enjoy their time at CNS. Our students are a real pleasure to be with. I enjoy their presence, their confidence, their work ethic and their determined personalities. They deserve the very best!
Jim Nixon
Earlybird offer on new school uniform
National Schoolwear Centre (Ber Street Norwich) have an Earlybird offer on New School Uniform – order before 19th June and receive a 15% discount If you think that you may have a problem meeting the cost of school uniform, you may be able to receive a grant from The Anguish Educational Foundation. It is important to contact the Foundation Office as soon as possible. You do not need to have the detailed uniform requirements in order to register. The Foundation’s telephone number is 01603 621023.
