Dear parents and carers,
Re: End of Spring term letter to parents
It has been an incredibly busy term and the students will be glad of the break, having worked hard since January. In celebration assemblies this week, huge numbers of students have been recognised for their academic progress, their exemplary attitude to learning, their outstanding attendance and their role modelling of leadership and community engagement. Congratulations to all the students awarded this week – keep up your excellent work!
The summer term is important for every student in the school; each will have important assessments of their learning and progress, and for students in Year 2, Year 6, Year 11 and Year 13 this will involve SATs, GCSE and A Level examinations. It is important, therefore, that the next two weeks of holiday enable a balance of rest and, particularly for our older students, good use of this time to support their final preparations for exams.
Students in Year 11 and Year 13 have been provided with a timetable for revision sessions which are running over the holidays. They should also make good use of individual revision time to maximise their success in the summer exams. With just a few weeks left of school for these students, every moment of revision is important.
Start of term arrangements – April 2023
We return to school on Monday 17th April at normal school times. As part of our start of term routine,we will spend time on this first day reminding students of school ways of working and enabling students time to think about their goals for the term ahead. There are some things we ask you to do to ensure a smooth start to the term:
We know that cost of living is high, and putting pressure on families. If you need support with purchasing school uniform, or if you would like to find out if your child is eligible for free school meals, please contact office@sydneyrussellschool.com
You can find the full list of key days for the term ahead at the end of this letter and on the website.
It remains for me to wish you a restful holiday with your family and friends. As ever, should there be any urgent updates which you need to be aware of, this would be sent via Edulink, as well as updated on the website.
Yours faithfully,
Clare Cross
Principal
SRS calendar dates 2022-23 – Please note, additional events/dates may be added. Parents will be notified via the weekly newsletter, Edulink and email.
Date | Event | Time | Venue |
17 April | Start of term – normal school day times | ||
27 April | Y8 Parents’ Evening | 4.30-7pm | Secondary site |
01 May | Bank holiday – school closed to all students | ||
08 May | Bank holiday – school closed to all students | ||
09 May | Y6 SATs begin | ||
15 May | GCSE & A Level examinations begin |
Date | Event | Time | Venue |
05 June | Return to school – normal school day times | ||
16 June | House Cup Results Day | ||
26 June | Y13 Soirée | ||
30 June | Y11 Prom | ||
04 July | Summer Showcase | 6-7.30pm | Secondary site |
07 July | Primary Inflatables day | 4-6pm | Secondary site |
11 July | Primary Sports Day | Secondary site | |
Rewards day – details tbc | |||
12 July | Rewards day – details tbc | ||
13 July | Ariston Awards Ceremony (by invitation) | 6.30-8pm | Secondary site |
14 July | Secondary Sports Day | Secondary site | |
18 July | Drop Everything and Read | ||
19 July | End of term – school finishes at 12pm |