As we break for half term

Half term
Pupils and staff begin their much needed half term break today.
We return to school on Monday 22nd February at 8.40am

Cumberland Chronicle
Our latest Cumberland Chronicle was sent home today highlighting all the key events for the past half term. This is a fantastic publication. Many thanks to Ms Doyle and her army of volunteers who help put the Chronicle together

B4L
Since the beginning of term I have been discussing with staff, pupils and parents what behaviour is needed to ensure good teaching and learning can take place.
Building on the Cumberland Code we have developed Behaviour 4 Learning as part of our Classroom Expectations. What follows is the outcome of these discussions. When pupils return to school after half term our expectations about classroom behaviour will be raised. Many of our pupils already follow these expectations
Sports News

Football:
Yr 11 boys beat Rokeby 5-0
Yr 7 boys, 7-a-side, came third in the Newham Cup

Basketball:
U/14 Boys Newham cup:
draw v St Bons 15-15
lost v Rokeby 2-18 – unfortunately failed to qualify for the knockout stage.

Indoor Athletics:
Girls are currently joint 1st with St Angela's in the Newham League

Week ending Friday 29th January 2010

Year 9 Options
Today marks the end of the Year 9 Option Process. All option forms should now be with Ms Kelly. Yesterday’s Parent’s Evening provided Year 9 pupils with an opportunity to finalise their option choices following discussion with Subject Staff. If parent/carers or pupils have any outstanding questions related to the option process, they should contact Ms Brotherson (YC) or Ms Kelly (Deputy Head).

The Price
On Wednesday 27th January a theatre group performed a road safety play for our year 7 pupils entitled “The Price”.
The production was a fast moving multimedia presentation, focusing on road safety. The play dealt with the way young people behave on the streets and the tragic consequences that this can lead to. The play is based on actual events which led to the death of a young boy. His parents gave permission for the play to go ahead, in his memory, to help save lives.
Pupils are shown pictures and video footage of the teenager and the effect his death had on his parents and friends.
We have had this presentation for the last 4 years and plan to repeat it next year.

B4L Classroom Expectations as part of the Cumberland Code
Staff and pupils have been doing some interesting work around the type of behaviour which will best support learning. We have been answering the question “What behaviour is required to ensure a good lesson takes place?”
We have already agreed:

o Arrive on time in an orderly manner and with the correct equipment.
o Listen to the teacher and other students.
o Always follow instructions.
o Respect other people and their property.
o Do your best and allow others to do their best.

Sports News
Football:
Year 9 boy’s friendly - Cumberland 2 – 1 Rokeby

Indoor athletics:
Year 7 indoor athletics league: Following event held at Cumberland on Monday,
Girls team are now 2nd and Boys team are 6th in the borough league.