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Author: Natalie McGillivary
Year 7 update
Dear parents and carers,
Our new Year 7 students have had a great first week. I have been very impressed with their behaviour, uniform and attitude to learning so far. I have also had great feedback from staff and form tutors, and they have made me very proud as their Head of Year. I hope they keep up the hard work!
Please remember to sign up to Satchel One. You can click here for a reminder of how to get access. In addition, please note that Year 7 shouldn’t be getting any homework for the first 2 weeks of term.
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Rowley
Head of Year 7
Year 11 IAG – Thursday 14th September
Save the date: the Year 11 Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) evening is on Thursday 14th September. Details will be sent out soon.
Girls football training
Year 7 girls football training starts this Monday (11th September) after school. Finish at 4.15pm.
Students need to get changed in the PE changing rooms and meet Mrs Slater and Miss Steele on the 3G football pitch.
Warm weather wear
We have been monitoring things very closely today and have now made the decision to allow students to wear PE kit to school tomorrow and Friday if they so choose. Whilst it has been hot, but not unbearable today, the buildings are starting to get quite warm now and the weather forecast for Friday now appears to be even hotter weather than originally predicted. Therefore, on balance, this seems to be a sensible approach.
Please note that students must wear either their full and proper Lymm High School PE kit or normal uniform (i.e. no ‘mix and match’). Please also note that we will return to full uniform from Monday.
Students in the Sixth Form (who don’t have PE kit) can wear their own clothes provided these are sensible and appropriate for a school environment; for example, shorts of a sensible length and a t-shirt, or a summer dress. Football shirts, cropped / bra tops would not be appropriate. Likewise, sensible footwear needs to be worn (no flip flops or sliders).
As always with anything relating to uniform, we appreciate there will be different views. However, we are grateful for people’s understanding that we have to make a decision one way or another and for your support in whatever we do decide.
Parent Pay
Please remember to top up your child’s cashless catering account via Parent Pay to ensure your child is able to purchase food at break and during lunchtimes. You can click here to view the lunch menu, which changes each day. The price list can be viewed here.
Parent and student access to Satchel One platform for homework
At Lymm High School, we use the ‘Satchel One’ platform for the setting of Homework. Students can also use the app to keep track of their timetable and essential notices when working at home. As students do not carry diaries or planners to record tasks and deadlines, it is essential that all students are able to access the Satchel One platform, via mobile app, tablet or online web browser.
Not only do students have access to the platform so they can better manage their tasks and deadlines independently, parents also have access to each account in order to provide further support. Teachers will upload task instructions for each task, and may also include resources and supporting materials that can be downloaded.
Please note that we do not subscribe to the behaviour, detention or attendance modules, so this will not be accessible on either parent or student accounts.
How can I get access?
Year 7 students have been issued with a paper letter (example below), which details their student PIN, and the parent code that can be used to create up to 5 accounts. All set up details are included on this letter to support first log-in and set-up.
Verification of Satchel One accounts for existing parent users
Dear Parents/Carers,
We are looking forward to welcoming all students back to Lymm High School tomorrow morning, and getting back into our regular learning routines including the setting of homework and revision tasks via Satchel One.
This year, to ensure that all data are secure, Satchel One is asking users to verify their accounts and email addresses. To ensure you are kept up to date with all work your child is being set, please look out for an email or app notification from Satchel One, and follow the quick easy steps to stay connected to your child’s account.
Further information can be found here Email Verification for Parents / Guardians | Satchel Help Center (satchelone.com)
Kind regards,
Miss S Mulholland – Assistant Headteacher
PE kit
No PE kit is required for lessons on Wednesday or Thursday this week. PE lessons will begin Period 1 on Friday. Students can check Satchel One for what kit to bring.
Any questions, please contact Mr Kerwin on jkerwin@lymmhigh.org.uk.
PE kit and extra-curricular sessions
No PE kit is required for lessons on Wednesday or Thursday this week. PE lessons will begin Period 1 on Friday. Students will be able to check Satchel One for what kit to bring. Any questions, please contact Mr Kerwin on jkerwin@lymmhigh.org.uk.
The extra-curricular timetable will start from Monday 11th September. The following sessions are additional due to fixtures beginning immediately:
- Boys Rugby, Year 7 – Thursday 7th September, 3.15pm
- Boys Football, Year 7 – Friday 8th September and Monday 11th September, 3.15pm
Any questions, please contact Mr Kerwin jkerwin@lymmhigh.org.uk