1. The Royal Docks Community School
Student Bulletin
Monday 8th May2017
(Week B)
Assembly theme:-
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
“One word is worth a thousand pictures – if it’s the right word” – Edward Abbey

2. Message from the Head Teacher
Congratulations to Ms Turle and the Year 9 Brilliant Club who have received the highest grades ever. The 12 pupils have worked extremely hard over the last few months and I have been very impressed with the level of commitment and effort that they have shown. I think this is reflected in the high grades that many of them have received. The pupils have been given their final grades and will also receive individual feedback from their tutor.

3. Message from the Head Teacher
Year 11
there are now 5 days
until your first exam!

4. Message from the Head Teacher
Pupils are only allowed on the astro turf in the correct footwear – socks are not acceptable.
Thank you for making Mr Sanders from the Co-operative Trust so welcome in your lessons. He was really impressed with our school and how mature, focussed and courteous you are.

5. STUDENT PORTAL The Student Portal includes:
Careers and Aspirations (yrs. 10/11). Pay special attention to the document that reads Please click here to find out about colleges in and out of Newham… (It contains a list of colleges in and out of Newham, their websites and phone numbers). 
Homework Documents: Departments can send me documents to upload for pupilsto complete homework/classwork/coursework etc.
Heads of Year
Head Boy/Girl and Prefects
School Calendar
Exam Dates
School Day (lesson times)
Student Bulletin
Google Classroom link
The portal is located at the very bottom of the school website page.

6. Assemblies Week B Week A Tuesday Year 11 Thursday Year 7 Friday Year 9

7. Message from the Citizenship Department Mr McGoldrick and Miss Tinsley
General Election
2017
Who was Prime Minister before Theresa May?
Davis Cameron b) David Cameroon c) David Cameron
Who was Prime Minister before him?
a) Gordon Black b) Gordon Brown c) Gordon Blue

8. Message from the Citizenship Department Mr McGoldrick and Miss Tinsley
Can you name these Ministers?
Theresa May
Prime Minister
Amber Rudd
Home Secretary
Boris Johnson
Foreign Secretary
Philip Hammond
Chancellor
Sir Michael Fallon
Defence Secretary

9. Message from the Citizenship Department Mr McGoldrick and Miss Tinsley
General Election
2017
What is MP for West Ham, Lyn Brown’s majority?
9, b) 8, c) 1,089
What is MP for East Ham, Stephen Timms’ majority?
a) 3, b) 34, c) 340, 252

10. Message from the Citizenship Department Mr McGoldrick and Miss Tinsley
The Political Spectrum
Which Party would you expect to be on this side of the spectrum?
Which Party would you expect to be positioned here?
Which Party is the ‘Centre’ Party?
Which Party would you expect to be here?
Which Party would you expect to be on this side of the spectrum?

11. Local Council Elections 2017
Message from the Citizenship Department
Mr McGoldrick and Miss Tinsley
Local Council Elections
2017
Yesterday, people across the country voted in local council elections. So far (as of 9am today), UKIP have lost most (if not all) of their seats on local councils.
Can you suggest WHY this is?

12. Local Council Elections 2017
Message from the Citizenship Department
Mr McGoldrick and Miss Tinsley
Local Council Elections
2017
Also, many councils were won by the Conservative Party, meaning they now have overall control of some councils across the UK.
Can you suggest WHY this is? What or who may have influenced people to vote Conservative?

13. When can you see Gary, Ms Brown or
Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
When can you see Gary, Ms Brown or
your Peer Mentor?
Some students in Year 8 are being supported by Gary, by Ms Brown and/or now by Year 10 Peer Mentors. It is brilliant that we are able to have them work with you on improving behaviour, attendance, achievement or self-esteem.
But, they are not available during lesson times and you shouldn’t be leaving your lesson to “go and find” them or arriving late because you were “trying to find” them.
Please do not ask your teacher if you can leave; the answer will be “no”. Don’t just walk out – you will be marked as truanting.
Instead, see them before school, at Break, at Lunch or after-school, or in the case of your Peer Mentor, see them during your Friday Tutor session.
If you can’t find them at these times, go to your Tutor or to me at
Break or Lunch and we will them for you.

14. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
To help ensure you attend my detentions or to help you find me at the end of the day to show me your reports, here is a timetable to show where I will be:
Break
Lunch
After School
Monday
N50
KS3 Office
(Drama Office)
Tuesday
Canteen
Wednesday
Thursday
Week B assembly
Friday

15. Year 8 Attendance – last week
Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Year 8 Attendance – last week
Congratulations 8E - superb attendance last week! Well done! 8A
95.0% 8E
100% 8G
97.3% 8K
90.7% 8S
93.8% 8T
98.1% 8V
96.1% 8W
91.8%

16. Year 8 Attendance – last week
Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Year 8 Attendance – last week
How did we compare to the other Year Groups?
We were top! AGAIN!!! Well done, Year 8 – 95.9% is just below the school target, so well done! I’m so proud of you, Year 8  7
94.2% 8
95.9% 9
94.6% 10
95.4% 11
91.6%

17. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Homework
Year 8s should be getting at least one piece of homework every night and it should take you from twenty minutes to one hour to complete.
Don’t forget, you can use the Library after-school to help you get your work done. There are computers there, it is quiet and the books contain so much information to help you.

18. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Make every lesson count You have been provided with a green leaflet explaining what outstanding behaviour is. You should have this in your blazer at all times and you should be following the rules exactly. Please ensure you are working hard every lesson to fulfil your potential.
Am I HELPING the class to learn, or am I STOPPING the class from learning?

19. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Treat EVERY WEEK
like it is
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK.
You KNOW what bullying is.
It is being rude or cruel about others.
It is pushing or hitting others.
It is talking about people behind their backs.
It is encouraging others to make fun of people.
It is sending rude messages to or about others.
You KNOW BETTER.
Make it stop and use your power for good!
School is should be a calm, positive and safe place to be; this means YOU have to play your part to keep it that way by being nice to others.

20. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Behaviour – reminder
We have a ‘Hands Off’ policy – it
means hands off AT ALL TIMES. There
are no exceptions outside the classroom,
especially when you are on the corridors at Break and Lunch, lining up for class or waiting in line for your lunch.
No hugging, no high fives, no linking arms, no holding hands, no slapping, no grabbing each other, no pushing, no play fighting.
The only times in lesson that there might be any physical contact would be in a practical lesson, like Drama or PE. Other than that, please keep your hands to yourself.

21. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Behaviour – reminder
When you are in school uniform and:
on public transport,
on the street walking home,
waiting at a bus stop,
in a shop,
You are representing our school. Your behaviour matters because you are the public face of our school. We have received complaints from members of the public about TRDCS students and their behaviour on the buses and DLR – it’s embarrassing for the school and for your family to have to be told that you have been banned by TFL!
Please ensure that you are demonstrating a good image of our school at all times, because any complaints from the public about your behaviour will be dealt with severely by the school.

22. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Reports - reminder
On Monday during L1, Front Desk will bring you your report.
Keep the report safe for the whole week and get every lesson signed. If you lose your report, YOU MUST get another AND get every lesson re-signed.
Give the report to your class teacher at the START of the lesson, but remember to collect it at the end.
If you are on Green report, you must see your TUTOR at the end of EVERY day (even Mondays and Wednesdays). If you can’t see your Tutor, then you should see me. They will sign the report in the bottom left hand box.

23. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Reports
If you are on Amber report, you must see Ms Payne at the end of EVERY day (even Mondays and Wednesdays).
If you are on Red report, you must see either me, Mr Nichols or Mr Ross (depending on which name is on your report) at the end of EVERY day (even Mondays and Wednesdays).
If you are on a Pre-PSP or PSP report, you must see me at the end of EVERY day (even Mondays and Wednesdays).
You also have to get an adult that you live with to sign your report EVERY DAY to show that they have read the report. They will sign the report in the bottom right hand box.

24. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Reports
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, your Tutor will check that your report is signed for every lesson, by the person you are on report to AND your parent/carer. If it is NOT fully signed, they will keep you after school for twenty minutes each time.
On Friday, you ALL must come to me at 3:10pm, so I can see how the week has been – I will be in the Canteen.
You have to complete two FULL weeks on report before you can come off report.
If you get another referral whilst on report, you will remain on report.

25. Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Uniform – just wear it!
Black blazer with school badge – compulsory,
Plain white shirt, formal in style – top button fastened and tucked in,
School tie – compulsory (have a spare at home too!) and should be 30cm long,
Black trousers – not jeans or jean-style, no leggings or ankle-length skinny trousers, no embellishments,
Black skirt – must be knee length and not rolled up at the top,
Black or navy socks – not white ones with frilly lace!
Plain closed, flat black leather look shoes – No trainers, boots, Vans, sandals or logos,
Religious headwear must be plain black or navy,
One pair of studs – no hoop or dangly earrings,
No other jewellery or piercings, except for one watch or religious jewellery which must be worn underneath your shirt.
No hats,
No caps,
No hoodies,
No bandanas,
No nose rings,
No choker necklaces,
No bracelets,
No patterned tights (only plain) -
No excuses for not knowing!

26. The equipment you need to be successful in Year 8:
Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
The equipment you need to be successful in Year 8:
Big enough to
fit an A4 folder/book

27. Choir
Choir Practice
Choir takes place every Tuesday at 1:10pm in the music studio.
Anyone can join, even if they can just hold a tune! The more the merrier.
get an early lunch pass from Ms Wilcox in S10 at the start of lunch!

28. CAREER LUNCH C A R E L U N H
Dear year 9, 10 and 11 students, We invite you to find out more about the world of aviation. London City Airport is the UK's leading business airport serving over 40 destinations across the UK, Europe and the USA, with connections to the rest of the world through the major European hubs. A representative from the company will lead the Career Lunch on Thursday the 5th of April in the library. She will explain what jobs are available within the aviation industry, and how London City Airport is managed. Come and find out about how the industry works, and how you get into this special world which can provide an exciting professional future.
Please see Miss. Boren for an invitation
or ask your tutor to me.
@ THE ROYAL DOCKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

29. CAREER LUNCH Yr
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK AS AN AUTHOR?
When: the 9th of May
Where: The Library
Sarah Govett is the author of THE TERRITORY. She will lead Career Lunch in the library to talk about:
The breadth of opportunities available in the industry for a writer.
Her personal career story and what experience she has gained in the industry. 
How she got to where she is today from the age of 14? What did she study? 
What are the best ways to become a published writer?  
What personal qualities and professional skills are necessary as a writer?
Please see Miss. Boren for an invitation or ask your tutor to me.
‘The Territory is a story of prejudice, survival and discovery. It makes us question the direction our world is heading and the ethical impacts of our choices today’. - 29

30. Career Lunches in the Library
Security Industry
December 8, 2016
Hospitality and Events
February 2, 2017
Media and Fashion
February 9, 2017
Journalism
March 2, 2017
Hair and Beauty
March 16, 2017
Finance and Software Development
March 23, 2017
Music and Drama
April 20, 2017
Stockbroking
April 27, 2017
Aviation
May 4, 2017
Personal Finance
May 25, 2017
Automobile Industry
June 29, 2017
Sales and Retail
July 6, 2017

33. DEBATEMATE IS BACK!
If you are interested in improving how you argue, improving your English speaking skills, improving your structured writing skills, or being a general all round legend then come to DEBATE MATE - Tuesday 3:30 – 4:30 - Room E13

34. FIND YOUR
IN THE LIBRARY

35. For more information, speak to Ms Clarke.
Wednesday Lunch Time
For more information, speak to Ms Clarke.

36. Equipment for Sale
Basic school equipment will now be sold in school. This includes pens, pencils, rulers, rubbers and sharpeners and can be purchased as individual items or in mini sets. Each item is priced at 10p.
Set prices are: pen/pencil/ruler - 25p. Pen/pencil/ruler/rubber/sharpener – 40p.
The items can be purchased from breakfast club from 7.30am to 8.20am daily or Internal Exclusion room at break time, lunchtime or after school. If staff or pupilswould like other basic equipment to be sold in school, please let Mrs Haylett, the School Business Manager know.
16G USBs will be on sale in the Library
at a price of £3.00.

37. Messages from the Library
The library is open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4.30pm. Friday it is open from 8am to 3pm. The library is there for you to use. There are 13,000 non-fiction books in the library that will have the answers to your homework. Every subject you study has books in the library you can use to improve.
In the library you can:
Read
Use the non-fiction books for your school work
Read daily newspapers and quality magazines
Use the computers for your school work
Do your homework

38. Message from Student Support Office
pupilsare not allowed in the main office at any time unless supervised by a member of staff.
On Friday afternoons lost property will be by the student entrance as you leave so you can search for any items that may belong to you.
Any lost PE kit will be given to the PE department so please check with your PE teacher if you have lost anything. You can still check for lost property daily,  at break times, lunch times and afterschool, this is kept in the medical room. Smaller items such as purses, keys, phones please check with the main office. Please be aware that every half term the remaining lost property will be given to charity, so please check for your items as soon as possible.
If you cannot gain access to the Lower North wing please report to the student window. pupilsto check for lost PE kit in the PE office.
If you need to check at any other time then you must be accompanied by a teacher.

39. Message from Ms Bradshaw-Shallow – Student Welfare
Any student having to take medication must have had it handed to medical with a note from their parent/carer at the beginning of the day. Any student given medication to medical will have a note to say they have to take it at a certain time. No student should be carrying medication around with them.