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Head Teacher Jan Shapiro M.A.

September 2015

Dear Parents/Carers

It gives me a great pleasure to write to you as the new Headteacher of Addey and Stanhope School, and to welcome you to what I know will be a very busy and exciting year ahead.

I have always been certain that Addey and Stanhope was the right choice for me as Headteacher. It is a school rooted in community, rich in history, with a well-deserved reputation for excellence. I have been impressed with the skill and professionalism of a talented staff and, most importantly, their commitment to our students. It is a privilege to be working alongside a dedicated Governing Body with high ambition and to be leading the school through the next stage of its development.

Results

Addeys students once more achieved some outstanding GCSE results. I would like to congratulate all of them and, in particular the following students who achieved 10 or more A*- Agrades.

Sumaya Abdul / Sofia Ehsani / Jahid Hasan / Taina Silva
Andrew Dang / Kien Man Hang / Michelle Ly / Igor Terzic

Our A/L students achieved excellent results, too, and have secured places at their desired universities.

Lorraine Ashley
(Politics at the University of East Anglia) / Eldiaz Koeshandika
(Computer Science at Brunel) / Azizul Rabbe
(History and politics at Kent)
Selasi Atakli
(Politics and International Relations at Southampton) / Gloria Laoye
(Physics at Durham) / Stefany Rojas
(Civil Engineering at Brunel)
Joseph Brown
(Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan) / Emily Ly
(Marketing at Essex) / Miguel Sanchez
(Economics and Spanish at Leeds)
Helen Cheung
(Computer Science at Surrey) / Andres Panduro Valencia
(Art Foundation at University of the Arts London) / Toni Ann Thomas
(Classics at Manchester)
Alfie Connell
(Apprenticeship at BAE Systems) / Maja Przybyla
(Crime and Investigative Studies at Anglia Ruskin) / Juliana Yan
(International management at SOAS)

Congratulations to them all.

Expectations: homework, behaviour, uniform and attendance

At Addey and Stanhope, we have the highest expectations of both staff and students and it is my intention for us to work together, to ensure that these expectations are upheld at all times.

I hope you will give me your full support in ensuring that your child attends school punctually every day, and that they are fully equipped and prepared for their lessons. In particular, I would ask that students wear their Addeys uniform with pride at all times, both in school and on the journey to school.

Homework

We see homework as a vital part of the learning process. It is part of student life at Addeys. Homework allows students to reinforce their understanding of work they have covered in the classroom as well as enables them to develop their independent learning skills, so vital for students to achieve both in school, at university and beyond.

Please do support us by checking your child’s homework and encouraging them to do their very best.

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Behaviour

My expectations of students’ behaviour are high. I expect all members of the school community to uphold the Addey and Stanhope values of respect, tolerance, courtesy and cooperation. I value your support in reinforcing these expectations.

Uniform

Our students arrived in excellent uniform this week and I appreciate your support in ensuring that your son/daughter looks smart and ready to achieve.

Brown blazer with school badge
Plain, dark maroon or dark brown V-necked pullover or cardigan
School tie (to be worn with 10 stripes showing)
Plain white shirt/blouse
During the Summer Term a white polo shirt with school logo (available from Whitehall Clothiers)
Any type of plain coat, no denim or leather
Plain, practical black shoes with flat heels (to be worn at all times including travelling between school and home). No boots or canvas shoes. Laces must match the colour of the shoes.
Trainers must not be worn except for physical activities
Hats must not be worn in the school building
Boys Girls
Plain black or dark grey trousersPlain dark brown skirt or plain black trousers
Plain black or grey socks Plain black socks, brown or black tights

Full uniform information can be found in the student planner.

Are your contact details up to date?

It is extremely important that the school is able to get in touch with parents/carers easily on a day-to-day basis.

A copy of the contact details the school currently holds for your child is enclosed with this letter (except for new Y7 students). Please check it carefully, mark any amendments or additional numbers on the form and sign, date and return it to reception by 9am Monday 14th September. Please note that all forms are to be returned even if there are no amendments to be made.

Dates for your diary

Please keep the attached list in a safe place for future reference. It gives details of term/holiday dates and key dates throughout this school year. May I please remind you not to book holidays during term time as they will not be authorised and are extremely disruptive to your child’s education.

Parent Governor

We currently have a vacancy for a parent governor. Please see the attached letter for full details.

Meet the Senior Team

I firmly believe we achieve the best for our students by working in partnership with parents and it is in this spirit that I invite you to meet both myself and my senior team on Tuesday 6th October from 5.30 – 6.30pm. Please let us know you will be attending by completing the reply slip below. Please return the reply slip to reception by Friday 25th September.

Me and my staff look forward to working in partnership with you to ensure that your children become the very best that they can be.

Yours Sincerely

Jan Shapiro

Head Teacher

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Please return to reception by Friday 25th September

I will be attending ‘Meet the Senior Team’ on Tuesday 6th October.

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