September 2000

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	September 2000


	Volume 5, Issue 1


	Safety at Tamworth


	Can we remind you that we want to make Tamworth as safe a place as possible. You can help us by: • Ensuring that your daughter/son knows the school's Code of Conduct and acts upon it. • Helping them to seek appropriate help in school if anything is going wrong. • Ensuring that if they cycle to school they have a road worthy bike/are riding safely/have a Cycling Proficiency Certificate. If they walk (at least part of the way) to school that they observe road safety rules - even when talking/ with friends. • Checking that only equipment which is allowed on the school site is brought in. Time spent by staff in confiscating items and in contacting you to pick them up is time not spent on teaching. • Reminding your daughter/son about staying on school site if they do not have permission to go home at lunchtime. We cannot take responsibility for students who are out of school without permission. We assure you that: • We have a senior member of staff on duty in case of safety issues at all times. • We allow all students to 'phone home, with permission, in an emergency. • We operate CCTV cameras both inside and outside the building. These help us detect intruders quickly and also sometimes, I regret, to confirm wrong-doing by students! We take the safety of the school community very seriously. Help us please! Sue Williamson


	Free School Meals Please note that from September the value of a free school meal token will be £1.36.


	Year 8 - The first week


	YEAR 8 COMMENTS ON THEIR FIRST WEEKS AT TAMWORTH MANOR Tamworth Manor has started off well for the Year 8s. When we first started at Tamworth Manor we all thought that we would get lost because the school was so big. We have already got used to the different blocks and can find our way around easily. We are glad that we have chosen to go to Tamworth. We are enjoying it very much. Jade Sinclair and Jessica Amoako When I first came to Tamworth it was weird. I had new friends in my class. At first I could not find my way round the school but my new class friends helped me. Music is my favourite subject. Joe Randall My first 2 weeks at Tamworth were a little bit scary because I didn't know anybody or any teachers. I also got lost on my way to my first Maths lesson. After the first week or so it is really easy. You get to make loads of new friends. The only thing is you have to get out of bed early in the morning. The good think is you get to leave school at 3.15 p.m. - most schools end at 3.30 p.m. I am looking forward to Interactive Week where you get to do Watersports, Disneyworld and other day trips. Tamworth is a really good school. You have really good teachers but some can be a little moany when you don't do what you are told. So stay in their good books. You also get a lot of homework. Stacey Woodhouse The start of this new school has been good but I could have done without the tests at the start of the second week. I am looking forward to playing in the football team. I hope we are going to play lots of games. This school is good and I hope it will get


	Year 8 settling in and working together


	Our Farewells


	PEER MENTORING A Peer Mentor is a responsible person who will guide, help and support students in Yr. 8. The relationship will be a confidential one, that will build the Yr. 8 confidence. This was the definition we, as Peer Mentors, had to meet. We believe that all the Peer Mentors reached the highest standard. We are here to help Year 8, as a whole, achieve their full potential at Tamworth Manor Students. In Year 9 we were trained to be Peer Mentors. This session went very well as everybody worked hard and co-operated. We have been introduced to our allocated tutor groups and will now be visiting them on a regular basis, every Friday registration, to help them maintain their progress. If Year 8's need advice on any issues please feel free to talk to your allocated Peer Mentors. We will speak on behalf of


	We said farewell to: Ms. Moltoni - Senior Teacher, Crown Woods School Mrs. Charlton - Senior Teacher, Trinity C/E School Ms. Taylor - 2nd in English, Waldegrave School Ms. Williams - Head of English, Brampton Manor Mrs. Duffin - SENCO Hinchley Wood School Ms. Abdulla - who is working with the London Borough of Merton Ms. Spera - i/c Italian, Bullers Wood School Mr. Clarke -who is returning to Australia Also to Mrs. Stonehill and Mr. Annam


	Our Welcomes


	We were very honoured to be elected Head Girl and Head Boy to represent Tamworth for the Year 2000-2001. We are looking forward to taking on the duties which go with this role and will endeavour to support the school by leading by example and providing a positive environment for all students and everyone involved in Tamworth Manor High School. Charlotte Rumble/Simon Nelson


	We welcome the following new staff: Mrs. Ash - Languages Teacher Ms. Bailey - Geography Teacher Mr. May - Art and Graphics Teacher Mr. Rougeon - 2nd in Languages Ms. Stanislaus - Senior Teacher - Achievement Mr. Whelan - Languages Teacher Ms. Thomas - Youth Worker Mrs. Shayle - Receptionist/Clerical Assistant Mrs. Walker - Curriculum Area Support


	Comments from Employers regarding Work Experience Students Katy Loveday - Lonesome First School 'She has been reliable and conscientious. The children have responded well to her enthusiasm and interest' Stacey Coleman - Knowles & Co Solicitors 'Stacey was one of the best work experience placements we have had at the office. She was very presentable and efficient, had good time keeping and communication skills' Steven Little - Beecholm House Ltd 'The staff enjoyed having him around Beecholm House - we would be only too pleased to welcome you back to work with us again' Richard Hart - R.V. Ltd. 'Whatever Richard chooses as his career


	WORK EXPERIENCE Our current Year 11 students completed their Work Experience from 3rd - 14th July. All students were placed, either by finding their own placement or by Trident. A huge majority successfully completed their time at work and enjoyed their experience. Employers were extremely impressed by the students and their views were reflected in some extremely positive and encouraging references.


	VACANCY Mid-day Supervisor required for one hour a day. If you are interested please contact Pam Young at the School. Tel: 020 8764 5112

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