Yr 7 NFER Tests

Published under School News Thursday 09 September, 2010

Dear New Parent/Carer

As part of the process to ensure that your son/daughter has the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential at Thornton Grammar School and to ensure that all students have been allocated to the correct band, each pupil will undergo a series of NFER ability tests during their second week in school.

These tests should not cause any concern to pupils or parents as there will be practice questions in order that pupils can get used to the type of question they will meet and the method of testing.  The results of the tests will form only part of the information that will be used to assess the ability and potential of each pupil so that we can continue to provide the best possible educational experience and continue to raise standards.

If you have any questions regarding this or any other assessment/examination issues do not hesitate to contact me or

Mrs Sarah Holden, Examinations Officer.

More information is available on the Yr 7 Information page

09
Sep

Extra Curricular Activities

Published under Announcements Thursday 09 September, 2010

Sporting and Recreational Activities

We run a full range of extra-curricular sporting and recreational clubs each day.  We advertise these clubs on the PE Corridor on A Floor and within the Recreation Centre.  In September we will publish a list of clubs available on the web site.  We have an "open door" policy and encourage studnets to just turn up and give things a go.  Clubs finish at around 4.00pm with the sweeper bus departing at 4.15pm (details of the route are in the New Pupil Handbook).  If playing representative sport fixtures tend to finish later than 4.15pm, it could be as late as 6.00pm.  If your son/daughter is selected to represent the school then they will be informed of the times and dates in advance so arrangements can be made for collection from school.  All clubs are free apart from the junior membership of the fitness suite.  Details of junior membership can be found at the recreation centre.

Download a copy of the timetable here

09
Sep

Post 16 Enrolment 2010

Published under Announcements Thursday 02 September, 2010

Enrolment into the 6th Form is on Monday 6th September.  Students should meet in the School Hall for an introduction from the Director of Post 16 Studies.  Students will need to bring with them evidence of GCSE results.  Students will have the opportunity to sign up for Level 3 courses from 11.00am onwards. 

02
Sep

Tuesday 7th September

Published under Announcements Thursday 02 September, 2010

Tuesday 7th September

Just a reminder that Yr 7 students start and need to be at school for 8.15am for an 8.20am assembly in the school hall.  Could we please remind parents to park responsibly and not block drives of local residents.  The school day finishes at 2.30pm daily.  PE kit will be distributed during the day and students should bring in monies and order forms if they have not done so already.

02
Sep

"A" Level Success for Students

Published under Announcements Thursday 19 August, 2010

Congratulations go out to all our students who achieved excellent "A" Level results this summer.  The students produced the best ever results at "A" Level with the APS of 731 the highest in the schools history.  Students and staff can be proud of their efforts which have been turned into excellent results through dedication and sheer hard work.  A full breakdown of all the results will be publish on the site in September.

19
Aug

How to Apply for a Yellow Buss Pass.

Published under School News Friday 23 July, 2010

How to Apply for a Yellow Buss Pass.

1) www.generationm.co.uk

2) Click on the Apply for pass tab located at the top of the screen. (Green tab)

3) Scroll down to Secondary School Application Form.

4) Click Application form for 2010/2011 Academic Year.pdf

5) Print the application form.

23
Jul