EPSchool RSS http://www.epschool.org/feed.rss en Easthampstead Park School 2006 120 Easthampstead Park Community School Awarded Artsmark Gold http://www.epschool.org/news-artsmark-gold Easthampstead Park Community School has been awarded Artsmark Gold. Artsmark is a national scheme developed by the Arts Council of England in partnership with the Department for Education, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, OFSTED and Sport England.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 09:15:06 +0200 http://www.epschool.org/news-artsmark-gold Chris Clarke Ofsted Letter now available http://www.epschool.org/ofsted-letter-now-available Ofsted's letter regarding the recent monitoring inspection is now available to download.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:29:36 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/ofsted-letter-now-available Chris Clarke Are your children safe online? http://www.epschool.org/are-your-children-safe-online The Internet and online technologies are an important part of children’s lives at home and at school, providing great opportunities for learning, communicating, playing and creating.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:46 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/are-your-children-safe-online Chris Clarke Letter to Parents for SRE http://www.epschool.org/letter-to-parents-for-sre Dear parents,

SRE forms an important part of the PSHE programme. The lessons should build upon previous knowledge and be informative and educational, thus enabling students to make informed decisions in the future.

]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:49:05 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/letter-to-parents-for-sre Chris Clarke The Bracknell Foodbank http://www.epschool.org/the-bracknell-foodbank This week students at Easthampstead Park Community School thought of the community and local people in crisis who have nowhere else to turn.  Bracknell Foodbank, based at the Kerith Centre, give out nutritionally balanced emergency food all year round and the students have brought into school basic food items, toilet

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:36:02 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/the-bracknell-foodbank Chris Clarke Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! http://www.epschool.org/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year The school is now closed and reopens to students at 10am on Tuesday 3 January.

In the event of bad weather you can keep up to date on weather warnings and school closures by checking the school website or listen to Heart FM on 97.0FM or BBC Radio Berkshire on 94.6 FM.

We wish you a very Happy Christmas an

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:35:07 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year Chris Clarke 6th Form Progress Reports Delayed http://www.epschool.org/6th-form-progress-reports-delayed Due to technical issues, the 6th Form progress reports have been delayed until the 6th January.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:02:54 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/6th-form-progress-reports-delayed Chris Clarke Free School Meals http://www.epschool.org/free-school-meals Did you know by registering your child for Free School Meals means that it could trigger additional resources for your child?

The government is giving money to schools to help children from lower income families, this money is called Pupil Premium.

For every child registered and eligible for Free School Meal

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:47:21 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/free-school-meals Chris Clarke School Closed Wednesday 30th November http://www.epschool.org/school-closed-wednesday-30th-november Following the recent ballot of members of a number of trades unions, the school has been informed that strike action will take place on Wednesday 30 November 2011. 

The action (a one day strike) is nationwide and not directed just at schools in Bracknell Forest as other services are likely to be affected bo

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:35:46 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/school-closed-wednesday-30th-november Chris Clarke Winter Warning! http://www.epschool.org/winter-warning In the event of bad weather you can keep up-to-date on Met Office warnings, including school closures in the area, by listening to Heart FM (97.0FM and 102.9FM) or click "http://www.epschool.org/winter-warning Chris Clarke School Attendance Matters - Fixed Penalty Notices http://www.epschool.org/school-attendance-matters-fixed-penalty-notices I am writing to advise all parents and carers that, with effect from November, Bracknell Forest Council will be implementing the use of Fixed Penalty Notices for unauthorised absences from school.

There is much research which demonstrates the links between regular attendance at school and academic achievement –

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:20:25 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/school-attendance-matters-fixed-penalty-notices Chris Clarke National Anti-Bullying Week 14-18 November 2011 http://www.epschool.org/national-anti-bullying-week-14-18-november-2011 “Stop and Think- Words Can Hurt”

Students sporting the Anti-bullying wristbandEvery November through Anti –Bullying Week the Ant

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:19:04 +0100 http://www.epschool.org/national-anti-bullying-week-14-18-november-2011 Chris Clarke Our First Week at EP by 7Kingfisher http://www.epschool.org/our-first-week-at-ep-by-7kingfisher When we first walked into the playground there were so many big kids and the playground was full. When we first went in to our tutor group we were given our diaries and our timetables. Then we did a questionnaire to work out what sort of learners we are.

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:08:06 +0200 http://www.epschool.org/our-first-week-at-ep-by-7kingfisher Chris Clarke Start of Term - Monday 5th September http://www.epschool.org/start-of-term-monday-5th-september

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]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:56:43 +0200 http://www.epschool.org/start-of-term-monday-5th-september Chris Clarke Parents' Responses to the Ofsted report http://www.epschool.org/parents-responses-to-the-ofsted-report
  • It's just so typical of the press - take the negative and exaggerate it out of all proportion without mentioning any of the other positive factors, both in the Ofsted report and elsewhere (e.g. top 100 improving schools).
    • ]]>     Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:42:03 +0200 http://www.epschool.org/parents-responses-to-the-ofsted-report Chris Clarke     Meet with Mr Cunningham about the Ofsted Report http://www.epschool.org/meet-with-mr-cunningham-about-the-ofsted-report There will be a meeting for parents to question the Headteacher, Mr Cunningham, about the recent Ofsted report and the future plans on Monday 25 July at 6:30pm in the Theatre.  For parents who cannot make that meeting please contact the school on 01344 304567 and arrangements will be made for you to meet with Mr Cun

    ]]>     Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:29:16 +0200 http://www.epschool.org/meet-with-mr-cunningham-about-the-ofsted-report Chris Clarke     Public Speaking Competition at Easthampstead Park Community School http://www.epschool.org/public-speaking-competition-at-easthampstead-park-community-school The Key Stage 3 Public Speaking Competition has been running at Easthampstead Park Community School since 2006, and aims to give EP students the chance to practice and demonstrate the ability to prepare and deliver a formal speech to a tutor group, representatives from Houses and assemblies.

    ]]>     Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:32:44 +0200 http://www.epschool.org/public-speaking-competition-at-easthampstead-park-community-school Chris Clarke     Specialism Day at Easthampstead Park Community School http://www.epschool.org/specialism-day-at-easthampstead-park-community-school Trench life in WWI150 Year 5 students and their teachers enjoyed a day at Easthampstead Park Community School celebrating ‘Specialism Day 2’.  Students from three p

    ]]>     Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:48:30 +0200 http://www.epschool.org/specialism-day-at-easthampstead-park-community-school Chris Clarke     Berlin Trip Parents' Evening Date Change http://www.epschool.org/berlin-trip-parents-evening-date-change Please be aware that the Parents' Evening for the Berlin Trip has now been moved to the 21st June between 6:00pm and 6:40pm in the PA Theatre.

    ]]>     Thu, 26 May 2011 09:42:25 +0200 http://www.epschool.org/berlin-trip-parents-evening-date-change Chris Clarke     British Red Cross accredit First Aiders at Easthampstead Park Community School http://www.epschool.org/british-red-cross-accredit-first-aiders-at-easthampstead-park-community-school Sixteen Year 9 students at Easthampstead Park Community School attended a two-hour First Aid course run by the British Red Cross in their own time after school and five students from Green Oak House received their certificates, which are valid for three years, in assembly today.

    Mr Cunningham, Headteacher, said,

    ]]>     Thu, 19 May 2011 16:31:50 +0200 http://www.epschool.org/british-red-cross-accredit-first-aiders-at-easthampstead-park-community-school Chris Clarke