Dear Parents and Carers,

We are pleased to inform you that the measures taken to raise the temperature inside the school have been successful, and the building is now at a suitable and comfortable temperature for effective learning.

As a result, school is open as normal for all pupils today.

Full school uniform is expected, and students may wear base layers under their school uniform for additional warmth if they wish.

Please also refer back to the start-of-term letter for details on uniform expectations and the changes to school entrances in the mornings.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked to resolve these issues. Your support has been greatly appreciated.

We look forward to welcoming all students into school today.

VeloBuild comes to Goodwin

November 16, 2022 01:51pm

We are excited to be taking part in "All Things Active: VeloBuild" this term. Over the last couple of weeks, students have been building bikes and learning how to service them and replace or renew damaged or worn elements.

"VeloBuild" is a completely hands-on course that has been proven to be helpful to students who have difficulties with reading, comprehension, or emotional / behavioural issues.

The course offers a number of benefits, such as:

  • Gives students vocational knowledge and skills
  • Active learning
  • Improved motor skills
  • Encourages physical activity
  • The course can be incorporated into the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
  • Pilot programmes have shown significant improvements to student attendance and retention
  • All students are given a helmet, Hi-Viz belt, and light set upon completion of the course
  • Bikeability instructors can deliver an optional safe riding / road safety course for the students (Bikeability is the updated version of the National Cycling Proficiency Certificate)

What’s even more impressive is that each student gets to keep the bike they build at the end of the project!

We have had a great response to the course so far, with students fully engaged in the sessions.

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