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City of Norwich School Weekly Newsletter
Friday 17th May 2002  -  No. 17.31


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PARENTS' MEETING WITH GOVERNORS
This takes place at 7.30pm on Thursday 23 May 2002 in the Sixth Form Common Room. There will be an opportunity to hear about current developments at CNS including our progress as a Technology College.

LINK PROJECT
A container will be going out to Eastern Cape, South Africa with materials to support the Pakhama (Rise Up) Project run by LINK. The project took Global Teachers out for the first time in 2001 to work in schools alongside South African Project Workers. The project is tackling a skills shortage in the teaching staff and local education authority through focussed and targeted training. The following items would be greatly appreciated by seriously under equipped schools: books, general resources, calculators TV/video players, sports, science and computer equipment. Deadline for donations is 10 June. Contact Ms Orton for more details.

NORWICH CATHEDRAL GIRLS' CHOIR
New recruits are being sought for the choir which undertakes to sing a regular pattern of services in the Cathedral, as well as taking part in services and concerts throughout the diocese and beyond. Girls aged between 11 and 17 on 1 September 2002 who are enthusiastic, musical and who have a keen sense of commitment are welcome to apply. Please contact Mr Dickson at school for further details.

WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK 20 - 24 MAY
As part of the Healthy Schools promotion we are encouraging students to begin walking to school during this next week. Leaflets will be distributed to students giving more information.

DANISH EXCHANGE DEPARTS
Year 9 students involved in this year's exchange depart for Aarhus with Miss Wind and Mr Burns next Wednesday, 22 May. They meet at Norwich Railway Station at 2.30pm.
SUMMER CONCERT : FRIDAY 24 MAY
This will take place in the Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets on sale £3 each.

ROAD SAFETY IN EATON ROAD
We are very pleased to learn that the petition handed to the City Council some months ago about the dangers to pedestrians and cyclists in Eaton Road has had a positive effect. Residents, parents and students joined together in signing the petition following much discussion about speeding and congestion problems. A speed table outside school and pavement widening are being proposed. If the work is finally approved by the Norwich Highways Agency Committee the work will be undertaken during the Summer holidays. This is good news and shows us all what concerted community action can achieve.

AS/A2 EXAMINATIONS
This week, students in Years 12 and 13 began their AS and A2 examinations. Lessons continue until 24 May, examinations notwithstanding. Thereafter, students are on study leave. We wish all Sixth Form students the best of luck in final examinations.

YEAR 9 SATs
Year 9 students conducted themselves well in their first taste of public tests last week. Year 9 SATs are taken in Mathematics, English and Science. It is important now that students focus on all of their subjects. Teachers will be determining final levels for 'Teacher Assessments' towards the end of term.

YEAR 8 FARM VISITS
All Year 8 students have participated in a visit to a local farm this week. Students were able to study local land use, the economics of agriculture as well as basic mapwork and navigation skills. The visits proved successful and students returned to school refreshed and (having washed their hands thoroughly) fragrant. Thanks to Mr Finch and the Geography team for planning this activity.
EXIT * NEXT WEEK IS WEEK 2 *
LUNCH at 12.25 : Y10, Y11;  LUNCH at 12.40: Y8, Y9;
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