We end the year on a high note for Specialism, as this week our application for redesignation has been approved by the Department for Education. It means that funding is secure for the next three years.
Having completed 5 years as a specialist school, the process for redesignation of the school’s specialism began in May. The new criteria for redesignation were announced in April 2010 and members of the specialism team worked hard to complete the necessary paperwork and gather evidence. On 24th June Janeen Parker, School Improvement Partner for the Minster School, carried out her redesignation evaluation and visit. She met with senior staff, all members of staff from the specialism curriculum areas, students, and a community partner, Andy Gregory from Southwell Town Council and the Royal British Legion. Janeen recommended the school for redesignation, this was moderated by the Local Authority, and the final decision made by the Department for Education.
Click here to read about the judgements made.
Also, click here to read about recent Specialism developments.
Ofsted have written to school to inform us about the result of an interim assessment.
Click here to read the letter from Ofsted
During the summer holiday the school computer network will be upgraded allowing staff and students who use Windows Vista or 7 Operating Systems to access school files from home.
Unfortunately this will cause some inconvenience as access to school files and email over the summer break will not be possible.
Students have recieved a letter about this and a copy can be read by clicking here.
Parents/Carers will also need to know that the school email system will not be available between 9th - 14th August 2010. We apologise for any delay in replying to those who email the school during this period.
A Level Results Day
Thursday 19th August
Year 13 students can collect their A Level results from 7.30 am on this day. Staff will be available for advice and support.
Students wishing to nominate someone else to collect their results must provide a signed letter giving their consent.
Year 12 students may collect their AS results from 9.30 am.
Southwell Leisure Centre Summer Programme
The leisure centre are running a variety of activities over the summer holidays.
Please click here if you wish to find out more about the activities available.
Lowdham Book Festival
Now in its second year, the Lowdham Festival Sixth Form Short Story Competition attracted a number of high quality entries. Competitors were asked to create an original story of no more than 750 words revolving around ‘green’ issues, conservation and the environment. Futuristic dystopias were a common theme but in several cases a bleak outlook was leavened by a sense of humour.
To find out more information and see the winning entries from The Minster School please click here.
MINSTER SCHOOL SHOP
Support The Minster School when you shop at eBay.co.uk, whether it is an everyday bargain or a special auction, a percentage of every sale will be given to The Minster School.
The Minster School will receive up to 30% of eBay's earnings so start shopping now.
The Minster School Shop
The Minster School shop offers parents and members of the Southwell community to purchase items on the Internet and raise money for the school. This is at no extra cost to the customer. There are a number of well known retailers participating in this scheme such as John Lewis, Marks and Spencers, Thorntons and Comet.
As long as the website link is used to make the purchase, commission will be given to the fund raising committee. This money can then be used to update and extend the services we currently provide in school.
Please remember to use the link http://www.buy.at/MinsterSchool to make purchases. Add this address to your website favourites and help raise money for the school.
Thank you MSPTA