This week's assembly: 30th January 2017

This week's assembly was delivered by Mr Davies' 7B form.

The form group chose the subject of Social Media as the focus of their assembly. This coincides with completion of our Digitial Citizenship work in Enrichment and helped reinforce the message about the dangers of being online.

Thank you to Mr Davies and the students of 7B for delivering a very clear and important message in assembly today.

This week's assembly: 23rd January 2017

Students were introduced to the Year 7 Teaching and Learning event in this week's assembly. This event allows students to showcase the variety of learning activities that they come across in their different subject areas as well as presenting on other aspects of their daily school life.

This is a great opportunity for students to think about the ways in which they learn at the Senior School and for parents to find out more about the styles of teaching their children enjoy.

The event will be held at 3.30pm on Sunday 5th March.

Inter School Quiz Contest applications

Year 7 and Year 8 students

Students in Years 7 and 8 who may be interested in taking part in the Inter School Quiz 2017 should register their interest with Mr Keeble as soon as possible.

The preliminary round takes place on Wednesday 1 February 2017 starting at 4.00pm at The Asian School. Students are required to form teams of 2. The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday 25 January 2017.

Mr Keeble

This week's assembly: 16th January 2017

This week we were treated to a superb assembly by Mrs Grantham's 7A. The focus of their assembly was a celebration of the diverse range of cultures and nationalities that we are so fortunate to have at St Christopher's.

We were treated to a multi-language greeting before being entertained with some authentic national dances. It really was a superb way to shake off the winter morning blues! Thank you to Mrs Grantham and every student in 7A for putting so much time and effort ito your assembly.

Mr O'Dowd

Enrichment: Digital Footprint

To conclude our topic on Digital Citizenship, students are looking at the meaning of a 'Digital Footprint' and how they can help ensure they convey a positive and appropriate image of themselves online.

As children get older it can be very difficult to keep track of what they are posting online. Here are some tips and advice about how you can help ensure your son or daughter maintains a positive digital footprint.

This week's assembly: 9th January 2016

To mark the start of a new year and the first assembly of 2017 we discussed New Year's Resolutions in the first assembly of 2017.

In particular, behaviour towards others. Nine envelopes were placed under random chairs in the Drama Hall. Students bought the envelopes out to the stage and Mr O'Dowd explained that the envelopes each contained a certain kind of behaviour.

The students, support by the audience, had to place their behaviour on a scale from least desirable/appropriate to most desirable/appropriate. The behaviours were: being a good friend, caring, being polite, trolling, roasting, mind your own business, bullying, teasing and name-calling.

The definitions for each behaviour were discussed and the message of the assembly was that, particularly at the start of a new year, we should try and display many more of the positive behaviours than we do the negative.

Here's looking forward to a great 2017.

Year 7 Newsletter W/E 5th Jan 2017

Y7 Newsletter W/E Thursday, 5 January 2017

Dear Parents

Welcome to the first newsletter of 2017. I hope you and your families had a wonderful winter break and I wish you every success for the New Year.

This week’s newsletter items:

Sports Day – change of date:

Please note a change to a scheduled event on your school calendars. The Senior School Sports Day has been moved from Tuesday 7 Feb to Thursday 9 Feb. More details about the arrangements for Sports Day will be announced nearer the time.

Enrichment this month:

This month we shall be continuing our work on Digital Citizenship. Students will be looking at the meaning of the term ‘Digital Footprint’ and will discuss ideas on how to maintain an appropriate and respectful online presence.

Year 7 Enrichment Blog:

This week we have updated the blog to reflect the work that students have undertaken on the subject of their ‘Digital Footprint’ and the implications of leaving behind in appropriate material on the internet which may be linked back to them as individuals. There are some resources on the blog that might be useful to you as parents in relation to protecting your children’s online reputation. You can access the blog by visiting http://y7enrichment.blogspot.com/ and pressing the blue ‘Follow’ button on the right hand side.

If you have any questions about the items covered in this week’s newsletter, please get in touch with your child’s tutor.

Kind Regards

Jamie O’Dowd                   David Williams

Head of Year 7                   Assistant Head Teacher