Newsletter 25th September

Headteacher Message

Mr. Worthington

Thank you to all our pupils, parents and carers for attending our Post-16 event on Thursday. Our pupils got the chance to meet representatives from post-16 providers (colleges, sixth forms, apprenticeship employers), and receive guidance around courses and options beyond DTA. The event was a big success and I hope all the attended found it useful. I would also like to thank the representatives from the post-16 providers for attending the event and offering support to our pupils. The photos from the event are shared in this weeks newsletter.

I also want to raise our concerns regarding the use and possession of vapes (e-cigarettes) by our pupils and all young people. I’m sure you have seen in the news that more and more young people are having access to and using vapes. The recent increase in vaping among children appears to have been driven by the emergence of a new class of vapes: disposable products. We advise all parents and carers to be vigilant over the use of vapes to ensure our young people are making safe choices. Please see main body of the newsletter for a fact sheet about Vaping from ASH (Action on smoking and health)

Please note that this Thursday (28th September) is our Open Evening for prospective pupils and their families. The evening will provide an insight into Dean Trust Ardwick and what we have to offer our young people. Please attend if you have a child in Year 5 or Year 6, we would love to welcome you out school. Additionally, we ask that you share the event details with your friends and family. Please find the details on our Open Evening flyer, enclosed inside.

Please note that in order to prepare for this event we will finish school at the slightly earlier time of 2.10pm on this day.