Message from the Headteacher
As I watch the school move and pop into classes to see the students learn, i am never short of impressed. We are not only fortunate to have hardworking staff but also hardworking students. With such a crucial week for year 11, it is very pleasing to see them working so hard for their Mock exams.
Back in August, a group of year 11 students who were ecstatic over their GCSE results reported that part of what helped them do so well, was the Mock exams. it is not only how well the students do in the exams that counts, but also crucially, getting experience of the stresses and strains involved in the process. Teachers in schools are aware that the second or third time round provides some security and familiarity and that is all too important in the students' performance.
Jim Nixon
Important dates:
Y11 Mocks, Mon 2nd -Fri 6th December
We Will Rock You
Tickets for the school performance of the hit West End musical 'We Will Rock You' are on sale now from the school. £3.50 for adults, £3.00 for concessions and under 5's free.
Thu 12th dec, 6.30pm in the Arc
Fri 13th Dec, 6.30pm in the Arc
Sat 14th dec, 5pm in the Arc
Charities week
The whole school is involved in Charities Week which begins on the 16th December. This is unique to our school and encourages students to think about charity and the reasons for giving. They also take part in various activities and events across the week.
This year the school is supporting the charities Cancer Research UK and East Anglian Children's Hospice (EACH). These charities have been nominated by the families of former colleagues, Kathleen Mills and Christine Cook who sadly passed away this year.
Mr.Badgery has set up a just giving page so that you can choose to donate to the charity or charities of your choice online.
http://www.justgiving.com/teams/cnscharities2013
CNSA Event and News
Members of the CNSA (Parent Teachers Association) are holding an event at the school on Saturday 7th Dec. There will be a second-hand uniform sale, a Christmas card stall and seasonal refreshments. You can also meet the committee and bring any books you no longer want to donate to the 'Reading for Pleasure' scheme at the school.
Sixth Form Centre, 10.30-12.30
Bag2School
Bag2School is a scheme where CNS receives money for clothes and textiles that are donated for recycling. CNSA has organised a collection for Dec 9th. Please have a sort out at home and fill a bag with unwanted clothes, shoes, belts, hats, soft toys, curtains and bed linen - Bag2School will pay £500 per tonne.
Bags can be brought to school (SITE OFFICE) on Fri 6th, Sat 7th (am) and Mon 9th (by 9am). No pillows or duvets thanks.
For any queries, please email cnsa@cnsmail.org. See Bag2School.com for further details.
