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City of Norwich School Weekly Newsletter
Friday 10th May 2002  -  No. 17.30


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YEAR 11 GCSE EXAMINATIONS
Today is the last day of lessons for Year 11 : study leave begins after the weekend. Today is not a leaving date for Year 11 because all students have examination commitments and most are returning to the Sixth Form. GCSE Drama examinations take place this week and next week French and German GCSE oral examinations will be undertaken. Students have been given appointment times for all of these. Final written papers begin on Tuesday 21 May and all students should have individual examination timetables. Last week instructions relating to the arrangements for the written papers and to rules and regulations relating to conduct and behaviour were given in Assembly. We wish all Year 11 students success in the exams they are taking. If any problems arise during the exam period such as illness or transport difficulties, please telephone the school at the earliest opportunity.

YEAR 9 SATs
Well done to Year 9 students on successfully completing most of the Standard Assessment Tests this week. The standard of behaviour has been excellent and students have faced the challenge with calmness and determination!

YEAR 10 TECHNOLOGY EVENING
Almost 100 parents attended a workshop last Thursday evening to hear about the intriguing possibilities that are involved in GCSE Technology coursework. Technology teachers were on hand to explain how success can be achieved and a varied display of completed work helped to make this clear.

MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES
Students who are resident in the parish of Wymondham and who will be in the Sixth Form next school year are eligible to apply for financial support to the 'Wymondham (Old) Grammar School Foundation'. Anyone who may be interested should contact Mrs Shrimpling, the Headteacher's PA, as soon as possible. Completed forms need to be returned by 7 June 2002.
CNS UNIFORM
After much discussion and consultation, the School Council made its proposal about school uniform to CNS Governors last term. Their proposal was accepted. From September 2002, the improved CNS uniform for students in Years 8 to 11 - that comprises the following items - will be introduced.

1. Navy blue fleece with school badge*
2. Navy blue polo shirt with school logo*
3. Dark sensible shoes (Not trainers)
4. Grey or black trousers (or, for girls, the option of grey or black skirt)

Any garments worn under the polo shirt must not be visible. Other garments that are brought to school (eg outer coat, trainers, headgear) should be stored in a locker. There are no changes to the PE kit. Items marked * in the list above are available only from John Lewis plc. Supplies are expected in their city store in early June. Additionally, sales of these items will be taking place at CNS on 22 June (1pm to 4pm, during the Fete) and on 26 June (5.30pm to 8pm).

During the school year 2002/3, the previous school uniform may be worn. If this option is taken, the previous uniform needs to be worn correctly and completely. It is not permissible to mix items from the previous uniform with items 1 and 2 listed above. Grey or black trousers, however, will be acceptable.

GEOGRAPHY FARM VISITS
These take place throughout next week. The visits will enable students to look at agriculture as an example of economic activity. Wellies are desirable!

CNSA 'WEEKENDERS'
On Wednesday 29 May at 7.30pm in the Sixth Form Common Room there will be a 'Weekenders' Fashion Show.

To Y13 attending the Sainsbury Centre event : Enjoy the Ball!
EXIT * NEXT WEEK IS WEEK 1 *
LUNCH at 12.25 : Y8, Y9;  LUNCH at 12.40: Y10, Y11;
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Y11 274071 - Y12 &13 274072. 
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