22 September 2023
Newsletter from the Head – Week 3
Dear Parents and Guardians
Welcome to the first Exeat of the academic year - a chance for our whole community to rest and relax and to take stock of how much has been accomplished in the first three weeks of term. Routines and expectations have now been established and your children have proven themselves to be exceptional members of our community. There is no underestimating the value of an Exeat weekend and what it can do to provide the time to reflect and recharge.
The purpose of this email is to provide the latest updates on school and to ask for parental engagement in the necessary administration. Please do try to find time this weekend to go through the contents of this carefully and to act where necessary - as ever, no question is too trivial so please do not hesitate to get in touch with your child's tutor if you have any queries.
Transport
For those using the school bus network, in an emergency, please use our Senior Management Team emergency number: 07599 976163.
Supporting Our Children Through Sport: Seminar for Lower School Parents
A reminder that Lower School parents are invited to the above seminar on Friday 29 September from 1815-2000. The deadline for registering your attendance is Tuesday 26 September. Please see the letter on the Parent Portal for further information.
Creative Careers Lecture – Fourth to Upper Sixth Form Pupils
There will be a lecture delivered by Falmouth University on Friday 29 September from 1320-1350 in MFL5 on Creative Careers. Please encourage your child to attend as this is a great opportunity for pupils in Fourth Form and above.
The Big Birthday Party Photos and Old Denstonian Updates
Who joined us for The Big Birthday Party? We now have a gallery full of images from the event, from fun runs to full band performances, we covered it all. You can view the images here, as well as finding out more about our Old Denstonian news and events. https://denstonecollege.turtl.co/story/summer-news-2023/page/1
Evolve Trips:
Below is a list of trips currently launched on Evolve:
| 1st Form Activity Day - Denstone College | 25-Sep |
| Lonsdale L6th Form Social - Divine Restaurant | 26-Sep |
| Shrewsbury 6th Form Social - Anoki, Derby | 26-Sep |
| Woodard 6th Form Social - Ivory Café, Uttoxeter | 27-Sep |
| Selwyn & Shrewsbury 1st Form Social - Laser Quest, Derby | 28-Sep |
| Girls Hockey Trip - Overnight Stay, Scarborough | 03-Oct |
| Lowe & Londsdale & Philips 1st Form Social; Cinebowl and McDonalds | 03-Oct |
| Meynell L6th Form Social - Anoki Restaurant | 03-Oct |
| CCF Nitex | 04-Oct |
| Heywood 3rd Form Social - Megazone Lasertag | 05-Oct |
| Meynell 3rd Form Social - Megazone Lasertag | 05-Oct |
| Shrewsbury 3rd Form Social - Fast Lane Karting | 05-Oct |
| Woodard 1st Form Social - Cinebowl and Pizza | 10-Oct |
| Computer Science Trip - Bletchley Park (5th and U6th Form) | 12-Oct |
| Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition - L6th | 21-Oct |
| Bronze Duke of Edinburgh | Summer Term |
Communications Available on the Parent Portal
The following letters can be found on the Parent Portal by visiting https://denstonecollege.parents.isamshosting.cloud
- Supporting Our Children Through Sport: Seminar for Lower School Parents – Reminder
- Parallel Maths Website
- Unifrog Letter - Denstone Careers Platform for Parents of First to Upper Sixth Form
With very best wishes for a wonderful weekend.
Lotte
