Latest News - 22nd November 2024
Student Survey
Thank you to everyone who completed the parent survey recently.
We have opened a survey for the students this week and they have all received an email with the link. We would appreciate it if you could remind them how important it that their voices are heard and encourage them to complete the survey this weekend.
Arbor Student App
The Arbor student app is now available.
1. Download the app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store - search for Arbor Student App
2. Log in with existing Arbor Student Portal details. (Use the 'forgotten password' facility if necessary.)
The app will enable students to:
Check their timetable
Keep track of their homework assignments
Monitor their attendance
View their behaviour points and comments
Click here for more information and guidance.
Please remember we are a 'no phones' school. The app is intended only for use outside of school and must not be used on the school site during the school day.
Christmas Jumper Day - 12th December 2024
We're taking part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 12 December! By pulling on our Christmassy knits and donating, we’ll be supporting children in the UK and around the world to keep safe, healthy, and learning. We’ll be helping them fight for the future they deserve.
Just click the link below to donate £2 (or more if you're feeling generous...) and it will go straight to Save the Children. (Cash donations will also be accepted on the day if you prefer.)
The money we raise could go towards some amazing things like:
£2 could buy a packet of seeds for a family in Kenya to grow their own food, after drought has killed their crops.
£8 could buy a blanket to keep a child in Ukraine warm through winter.
£20 could buy enough supermarket vouchers for two children in the UK.
Rotary Shoebox Appeal
We are proud to be supporting the Rotary Shoebox Appeal again this year, in association with Winslow Rotary Club.
The scheme collects boxes of gifts to be distributed to families in areas of conflict and deprivation abroad, ensuring that a little of the joy of the festive season is shared with our wider, global community.
Oftentimes, we can feel impotent to make a difference in the world, but acts of kindness to strangers can make a real difference to the lives of those facing hardship. It gives our young people the opportunity to live our school value of empathy in a practical and explicit way.
Each tutor group will be making up boxes and we would ask that you consider making a small donation to assist with this.
There are four different categories for the boxes: Baby, up to 12 months; Child, for younger children; Teenager, for those up to 18 years of age; Household, practical items for older folks and families. The overall effort is being co-ordinated by the Phoenix Suite team and we have plans to reward the tutor group who donates the greatest number of boxes.
In the past, some of our STFS families have wanted to fill whole boxes and we would be delighted to hear from you, if this is something that you would feel able to do. Perhaps you would like to get your workplace involved. You can email harriet.bartley@sirthomasfremantle.org to request boxes to be filled outside of school and returned. For practical, transportation reasons, it is necessary to use the specific boxes that are supplied by the rotary club.
Healthy Home Cooking
We’re excited to share a new initiative from Aspens, our amazing school caterers designed to encourage healthy home cooking, balanced eating, and smart budgeting. They are providing simple, family-friendly recipes that use affordable ingredients, are easy to prepare, and support nutritious eating. These recipes aim to inspire students and their families to cook at home, try new foods, and make healthy eating both accessible and enjoyable.
Educake Student Revision Contest
Educake is hosting a contest where 5 lucky students who use the Revision Wizard will receive a £50 One4all gift card (for use at 130+ retailers in store and online). We’ll also send some cake to the teachers in the winning departments!
The contest will run for a 6-week period, from 11 November – 22 December.
To be eligible for the prize draw, students must answer at least 10 questions using the Revision Wizard tool during at least 4 of the 6 weeks of the contest period.
They will be entered into the draw automatically if they meet the above criteria; they don’t need to do anything else.
A Message From Chiltern Railways
A number of trains will be running through Winslow in the coming weeks, as the line is tested and driver training begins. We recognise that this is a new railway line, and that students in the local area may not be used to live trains running through Winslow.
We ask that you remind students of the dangers of live railway lines. There are several useful videos from Network Rail available here - Safety education - Network Rail.
Flu Vaccination
The Bucks Immunisation Team will be visiting school on 29th November to administer the flu vaccine to all students.
Please keep an eye on your inbox for details of how to register.
