Garth Hill College News http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/ Latest news stories from Garth Hill College e4education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 3.2.4 (www.e4education.co.uk) Thu, 15 Jul 2010 4:0:1 GMT Thu, 15 Jul 2010 4:0:1 GMT OFSTED Inspection 21-22 May 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=544 Please click ‘Read More’ to see a letter from OFSTED and the document “School inspections - A guide for parents” in Adobe Acrobat format.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:01 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=544 Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 Examination Timetable http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=543 Examination Week begins on Monday 03 June and will continue throughout the week. Pupils will follow a separate examination timetable for this week.  This bulletin contains exam information and revision topics. Please make sure your child reads this thoroughly and revises hard.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:52:45 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=543 Message from the Principal (30) http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=542 Apprentice of the Year, Consultation on Timings of the Day, Protection Against Measles, Prom Concert, Walk to School Week. Please click 'Read more' to view this article.

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:27:16 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=542 Message from the Principal (29) http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=540 Consultation on Timings of the College Day; Walk to School week.  Please click 'Read more' to view this article.

]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 09:27:56 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=540 Sports Fixtures May 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=539 Please click 'Read more' to view this article.

]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 09:16:29 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=539 Message from the Principal (28) http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=537 Tirabad Trip and Walk to School Week. Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article

]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 14:36:27 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=537 Message from the Principal http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=535 This is a very busy time of year for schools...

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:16:39 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=535 Sports Fixtures April-May 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=534 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:10:40 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=534 Message from the Principal - 27 March http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=531 Please click 'Read more' to view this article.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:12:37 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=531 Summer Uniform http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=530 Please click 'Read more' to view this article

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:07:56 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=530 Message from the Principal http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=528 Please click 'Read more' to view this article.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:21:15 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=528 Dates for Summer Term 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=527 DATES FOR SUMMER TERM 2013

The College will close at the normal time of 3.25pm on Thursday 28 March 2013 for the Easter break.

The summer term will commence on Monday 15 April at 8.45am. Please note that the College will be closed for staff training on Friday 3 May and Monday 6 May for the May Day Bank Holiday.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:09:37 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=527 Sports Fixtures 20-28 March http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=526 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:07:28 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=526 Message from the Principal http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=523 OFSTED released their new ‘dashboard’ for schools on Friday 1 March. In the case of secondary schools, the dashboard provides a snapshot of key stage 4 (end of year 11) performance indicators over a three-year period including the attainment and expected progress of pupils. 

Please click 'Read more' to view this article.

]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 13:59:11 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=523 Non-Uniform Day http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=522 Please click 'Read more' to view this article

]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 13:51:00 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=522 Sports Fixtures 6-15 March http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=521 Please click 'Read more' to view this article

]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 13:48:18 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=521 Uniform Update from September 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=519 Update for Parents/Carers on Uniform and Presentation from September 2013.  Please click 'Read more' to view this article.

]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:34:53 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=519 Sports Fixtures http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=518 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article.

]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:30:33 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=518 Safeguarding - Pupils leaving site during college hours http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=516 As you are aware, we take the safeguarding of all pupils in our care very seriously and ensure that our procedures reflect this.  In light of this, we strongly recommend that medical appointments for pupils be made before or after College.  However, we accept that this is not always possible and acknowledge that pupils may have to leave the site during the working day for a valid reason.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:27:14 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=516 Apprenticeships http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=515 I am sure you are aware that your child must continue their education until the year in which they are 17. For most this will mean staying on at Garth Hill College or another 16-18 provider but for some they might choose to seek an apprenticeship. All year 11 pupils have a careers interview with an Adviser.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:23:53 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=515 Sports Fixtures February 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=514 Please click 'Read more' to view this article

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:18:30 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=514 Message from the Principal http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=512 Please click 'Read More' to view this article.

]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:57:32 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=512 Sports Fixtures http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=511 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article.

]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:50:04 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=511 Inset Day 15th February http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=509 INSET DAY REMINDER

The College will be closed on Friday 15 February 2013 for staff training.

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:10:20 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=509 Changes in Traffic Restrictions http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=508 IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL -

CHANGES IN TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FROM FEBRUARY HALF-TERM

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:08:12 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=508 Year 7 and Year 8 Disco http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=507 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:03:43 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=507 Message from The Principal http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=505 Thank you to everyone for their patience, understanding and cooperation over the last few days, particularly on Friday 18 January. It is very much appreciated.

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:00:23 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=505 Parents‘ Forum http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=504 Parents’ Forum Tuesday 29 January at 7:00pm in the Restaurant

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:57:30 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=504 Year 11 Mock Exam Results http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=503 Year 11 received their mock exam results yesterday in a formal assembly. The purpose of this was to try to create the excitement and nerves all Year 11 will feel when they come to Garth Hill College on 22 August to receive their actual results. Please ask your child to show you their results. There is still time to improve these grades. Please do everything you can to encourage them.

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:01:59 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=503 College open as normal Wednesday 23rd January http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=501 Wednesday 23 January: College is open as normal.  Pupils are advised to wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing for the conditions. Normal uniform.

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:09:38 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=501 Wednesday 23rd January - College open as normal http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=500 Wednesday 23 January: College is open as normal. Pupils are advised to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the conditions. 

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:34:24 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=500 College open as normal Tuesday 22nd January http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=499 The college will open as normal for all pupils and students tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd January).  All after college activities, including detentions, will operate as normal.

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:57:23 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=499 IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT MONDAY 21 JANUARY 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=498 The College will open later than normal at 9.50am for all pupils not sitting a public examination. AM registration will be at 9.50am. Period 2 will commence at 10.00am. Normal times thereafter. There will be no period 1.

All public examinations will go ahead whatever the weather.  All students taking an examination on Monday morning must arrive in time for the examination.

All after college activities will be cancelled on Monday 21 January. Detentions will also be re-scheduled.

The Inner Link will be open from 8.00am for pupils arriving earlier.

If the situation changes overnight then the website will be updated by 7.30am on Monday morning.

]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:26:05 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=498 Early Closure Friday 18 January http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=497 IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: EARLY CLOSURE ON FRIDAY 18 JANUARY

Due to snow the College will close at 12.35pm on Friday 18th January.

]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:12:56 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=497 Important Weather Information http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=496 IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: WEATHER ON FRIDAY 18 JANUARY.  As you may be already aware, snow is forecast to fall in the Bracknell area during the day on Friday 18 January. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:20:52 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=496 Message from Thames Valley Police http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=490 Thames Valley Police are advising us to be vigilant, following reports of some suspicious activity in the Bracknell area.

]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:18:28 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=490 How to report pupil absence http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=489 If your child is absent please contact the Attendance Office on the morning of the absence with the reason for the absence and name and tutor group.

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:04:44 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=489 Message from the Principal http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=488 I wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year...

]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:14:43 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=488 Fire Alarm - Safety http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=487 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article

]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:06:52 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=487 PE Extra Curricular Activities http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=486 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article

]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:04:25 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=486 Christmas Closure http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=484 The college will close for all staff and pupils from the afternoon of Friday 21 December. The college will remain closed until Monday 7 January 2013. Pupils will return at the normal time of 8:45am.

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:43:07 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=484 GCE Examination Timetable Jan 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=483 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:39:45 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=483 GCSE Examination Timetable January 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=482 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:37:37 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=482 Message from the Principal http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=480 Please click ‘Read More’ to view this article - Tirabad, Aladdin, Youth Speaks, Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:35:29 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=480 Year 8 Options for 2013 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=479 Pupils in Year 8 will, over the first two weeks of the Spring Term, be asked by their tutors to complete an information gathering activity regarding their current thoughts on possible GCSE Options choices.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:18:14 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=479 Last Day of Term - Early Closure http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=478 Please note that on Friday 21 December, the last day of term, College will close at the earlier time of 12.30pm. During the morning, we will be holding a special celebration assembly for pupils to mark the end of another successful term.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:09:20 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=478 IMPORTANT MESSAGE RE: POLICE INCIDENT ON 11.12.12 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=476 Dear Pupils, Parents and Carers,

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:42:35 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=476 Year 11 Mock Exams Timetable http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=475 Please click 'Read More' to view this article.

]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 11:07:03 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=475 Sports Fixtures - December 2012 http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=474 Please click 'Read More' to view this article.

]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 11:04:22 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=474 Celebration of Success Evening http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=472 Garth Hill College held its annual Celebration of Success Evening on 22 November.

]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:17:57 GMT http://www.garthhillcollege.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=472