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GAYNES IN THE MONTH OF JULY 2024
BackWithin the month of July our students took part in the following activities:
- Year 11 students attended their Prom in Orsett Hall on Thursday 4th July
- Y10 had First Aid workshops taken by St Johns Ambulance
- All years took part in our Summer Soiree on 11th July
- Our Y11 Artists held an exhibition of their work for parents and carers to come and view
- Student Leadership applications opened
- Our Young Writers were published in a book, copies of which are in our library
- Y9 students organised a bake sale in aid of St Francis Hospice and raised £200
- A Penalty Shoot-out challenge also raised money for charity
- First Give Presentations were held
- Achievement Assemblies celebrated students’ academic achievements and efforts together with form tutor and pastoral awards. The Headteacher also awarded commendations
WE VISITED:
- PE Reward trip to Nuclear Races
- Y10 Geography went to Stratford to take part in fieldwork for their GCSE’s
- Some Y10 students also visited a college to look at Construction courses as a Post 16 option
- All years visited Thorpe Park on Friday 12th July as a reward for their hard work
- Our SEN students had a reward trip to Rock Up at Lakeside
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS:
- District Athletics 2nd and 4th July at Hornchurch Stadium
- Rounders rallies 16th and 17th July
PSCHE TOPICS COVERED WERE:
Year 7 |
The same but different |
What’s coming in Year 8 |
Keeping safe during the holidays |
Year 8 |
The same but different |
Looking back at what I have achieved |
Keeping safe during the holidays |
Year 9 |
Rainbow flag |
Work experiences |
Keeping safe during the holidays |
Year 10 |
Diversity in the workplace |
Futures Week reflection |
Keeping safe during the holidays |
ASSEMBLY TOPICS COVERED WERE:
Perseverance |
"Pride is about embracing and celebrating the beautiful spectrum of human diversity and the right for everyone to love and be loved." Unknown |
Determination |
"Believe you can and you are halfway there." Theodore Roosevelt |
Achievement |
"Success is not defined by how far you go, but by the obstacles you overcome along the way." Unknown |