Issue 10: 18.11.2022
Coming Up This Week…
Ridleys Bus Passes
Passes for next term’s Ridleys services will go on sale on ParentPay at 5pm on Thursday 24 November. Passes will be issued before the end of term. Sales close on 2 December 5pm or earlier if sold out.
Notices
Balsall Common Bugle
The latest winter issue of the Balsall Common Bugle is being to delivered to local homes and is available in various outlets in the village. See pp 43 and 45 for our double page spread.
Meriden Magazine
The winter issue of the Meriden Magazine is also starting to be distributed to homes in Meriden from now. Look out for our feature page!
Blog Post Feature: Kindness
Read our latest blog post by Ms Hughes-Williams on the theme of Kindness as we marked Anti-Bullying Week this week.
Poetry Competition: Poems for the Planet
Write any kind of poem be it a limerick, haiku or polished prose on the theme of hope and the environment for the Greenpeace Poems for the Planet competition, in collaboration with National Poetry Day. Enter one poem on the theme of the environment and hope. Any form of poetry up to 400 words. More info:
Submit your poem by midnight on 1 December 2022 using the online entry form.
Christmas Concert: Thursday 8 December
Our Christmas Concert is on Thursday 8 December 7.00pm in the Main Hall (M 011). Please join us for performances by our students in the run-up to the festive season. Tickets £4/£3 via ParentPay.
PTA
The PTA are looking for donations of vouchers or local business donations for the Annual Christmas Raffle. If you are able to contribute please contact them via:
Clubs
- Poetry Club: Thursdays in M201 during lunch. Bring your own lunch and any poetry you’ve written. Read the poem selected by the club on out new Poetry Club page – This week Dreams by Frankie. Speak to Mr O’Brien for more details.
Year 10
Assessments this week
Years 11 and 13
Mocks continue this week
Year 11 Prom Deposit: Deadline Friday 24 November
Year 11 student need to pay their prom deposit of £15 on ParentPay to secure their ticket for the Prom. Payment will close next Friday 25 November.
Sixth Form Applications
Applications for Sixth Form 2023 are now open. Visit the applications page for details and links to the application forms. Applications close Tuesday 3 January 2023 at 8.00am. Any queries regarding Academic issues please contact Mrs Theay, Head of Post-16 via email: TheayG@heart-england.co.uk.