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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2008/2009
Schools will re-assemble on Thursday the 4th September 2008 for the commencement of the Autumn Term and thereafter holidays for the 2008/2009 academic year will be as shown below:
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2008/2009
| HOLIDAY |
LAST DAY AT SCHOOL |
FIRST DAY BACK |
| Summer 2008 (6 weeks) |
Wednesday 23rd July 2008 |
Friday 5th September 2008 |
| Autumn Half Term (1 week) |
Friday 24th October 2008 |
Monday 3rd November 2008 |
| C.P.D. |
Thursday 6th November 2008 |
Monday 10th November 2008 |
| Christmas 2008 (2 weeks) |
Friday 19th December 2008 |
Monday 5th January 2009 |
Spring Half Term 2009
(1 week) |
Friday 13th February 2009 |
Monday 23rd February 2009 |
| C.P.D. |
Thursday 5th March 2009 |
Monday 9th March 2009 |
| Easter 2009 (2 weeks) |
Friday 3rd April 2009 |
Tuesday 21st April 2009 |
| May Day 2009 (1 day) |
Friday 1st May 2009 |
Tuesday 5th May 2009 |
Summer Half Term 2009
(1 week) |
Friday 22nd May 2009 |
Monday 1st June 2009 |
| Summer 2009 (6 weeks) |
Wednesday 22nd July 2009 |
To be determined |
The above dates are inclusive of the following CPD Dates:
03/09/2008 /04/09/2008 / 07/11/2008 / 06/03/2009 and 20/04/2009
Every School Day Counts -
Attendance Information for Parents & Carers
In our drive to continue to raise standards we have identified a direct link between attendance and attainment. It seems very obvious to say that pupils with good attendance succeed far better than those whose attendance is poor. National Figures, as shown in the table below, reflect our concern in terms of the impact of absence on examination success.
Linking Attendance to Attainment KS4 2004-5 |
0-7.5 days missed |
89.5% |
 Every Day Counts
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7.5-10 |
68.4% |
10-12.5 |
57% |
12.5-15 |
46.9% |
15-17.5 |
38.3% |
17.5-20 |
34.6% |
Days Absent
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% Achieving
5+ A*-C grades. |
Quite simply, lost learning through absence impacts on your child’s education and opportunities in adult life. Your support is VITAL. Reading this flyer is a start to a joint undertaking to ensure the best for your child.
How Can You Help?
Attendance
Rate % |
Days Missed |
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Strategies for Success
N.B. A 90% attendance rate affects your child’s chances of success by a drop of 1 grade at KS3/GCSEs across all subjects. |
100% |
0
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- Inform school immediately on the first day of absence.
- After illness make sure your child makes a prompt return to school.
- Take holidays only during the school holiday periods.
- Make medical/dental appointments outside school time where possible.
- Discuss problems concerning attendance with a key member of staff.
- Monitor your child’s attendance closely.
Don’t let your child miss out…….every day counts! |
95% |
10
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90% |
19
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85% |
29
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80% |
38
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Better attendance improves learning and success.
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