1. The Royal Docks Community School
Student Bulletin
Monday 24th April 2017
(Week B)

2. Message from the Head Teacher
Congratulations to the Debate Team who won 4 out of 6 debates this week.
Induction interviews for our new Year 7 have taken place. The pupils and their parents were overwhelmingly supportive of the school particularly the pupils who had visited with their primary school – well done to you all for being great ambassadors for The Royal Docks Community School.

3. Message from the Head Teacher
The WW1 Project that was on display in the Rotunda has been moved to the Guildhall in London for 3 months for public viewing. Abigail Hunt, Gemma Benjamin, Eylem Delipalta and Nahian Sazzadul have been trained as tour guides – well done! Here the guides are pictured with Andrew Overton, Vice Chair of Governors.

4. Message from the Head Teacher to Year 11
You will shortly be starting your GCSEs. Work hard, revise and you will succeed. Your Prom and Achievement Evening also takes place this term and further details will be available shortly.

5. Message from the Head Teacher
Year 11
there are now 14 days
until your first exam!

6. Message from the Citizenship Department Mr McGoldrick and Miss Tinsley
General Election
2017
The Prime Minister has called for a General Election to take place on Thursday 8th June this year.
But when was the next election supposed to be held?
a) b) c) 2021

7. Message from the Citizenship Department Mr McGoldrick and Miss Tinsley
Can you name these leaders?
Jonathan Bartley
Nicola Sturgeon
Caroline Lucas
Jeremy Corbyn
Leanne Woods
Bonus question –
who is this?
Tim Farron
Paul Nuttall
Theresa May
John Bercow

8. Message from the Citizenship Department
Mr McGoldrick and Miss Tinsley
There are many different stories, but according to one legend, St. George was a Roman soldier of Syrian origin, who was born in what is now Turkey.
He never actually came to England, but was chosen by King Edward III to be Patron Saint of England in 1350.
He is also a patron saint of
(to name just a few):
Georgia, Portugal, Serbia, Lithuania, Malta & Gozo, Portugal, Romania, and, Catalonia.
Can you name the other Patron Saints of the UK?
Sunday 23rd April is St. George’s Day. St. George is the Patron Saint of England.

9. Welcome back, Year 8! Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
I hope you have had a lovely holiday! This Term, we have got a lot of hard work to do, so I hope you will rise to the challenge! New term, fresh start – let’s make this your best Term yet.

10. Mindfulness sessions are on Tuesdays at 2:40pm in the Studio.
Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
One more
session left!
Mindfulness sessions are on Tuesdays at 2:40pm in the Studio.
Don’t forget!
One simple technique we have learnt is to focus on your breathing when you are feeling angry or upset; this gives you time to make sense of your emotion, and not immediately react in a negative way.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. Year 8 Attendance – Spring Term
Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Year 8 Attendance – Spring Term
Congratulations 8V - amazing attendance for the whole Spring Term! Well done! 8A
94.2% 8E
95.7% 8G
96.3% 8K
91.7% 8S
95.9% 8T
95.8% 8V
97.7% 8W
94.1%

14. Year 8 Attendance – Spring Term
Message from Miss Tinsley – Head of Year 8
Year 8 Attendance – Spring Term
How did we compare to the other Year Groups?
We were top! Well done, Year 8 – 95.4% is FANTASTIC! I’m so proud of you, Year 8  7
94.2% 8
95.4% 9 10
93.1% 11
91.9%

15. 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.

16. 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?

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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!

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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!

29. 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

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

31. ART CLUB E52 – Every Friday Lunchtime ( 13h to 13h30 ) Year 7 & 8.
If you are interested, sign up in the Art office with Ms. You.
Limited spaces

32. 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.

33. 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

34. 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.

35. Message from Ms Bigg – 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.