Welcome to another edition of our online safety newsletter looking at the use of technology and how we can work together to keep our children safe. Thanks in part to National online Safety who provided the latest information.
It was so lovely to see so many of our parents and carers at the Y9 options evening last Wednesday. There was a lovely atmosphere around the place, with some fantastic questions being asked. I hope that your child is now one step closer towards making their options and that you also feel informed about the process.
Ten Tors Training has already resumed for the year, in the shape of a 15 to 17-mile circuit of the Avebury area. The additional challenges on this walk were the extensive flooding and colder temperatures.
On Tuesday 19th December, the Music department held its annual Christmas Carol Concert at Holy Trinity Church.
The John of Gaunt School in Trowbridge has delivered 42 'JOG Festive Food parcels' (in 84 bags) to the Trowbridge Food Bank, Storehouse. Eight additional bags of general supplies were also given to this important local charity. Storehouse Manager, Jill Neighbour, was thrilled to receive the food parcels on Friday, helped by the charity’s team of volunteers and JOG staff.
Welcome to the last digital safety article of 2023, where we explore the world of technology and how we can work with you as parents and carers, to ensure the safety of our children in the digital world.
We are pleased to launch the ‘JOG Festive Food Parcel’ appeal. We have been working with Storehouse – the Trowbridge foodbank – to create a special food parcel shopping list. It contains essential items along with some nice-to-haves. Across the school, tutor groups will build the same food parcel through the generous support of our families. In total, each parcel would cost around £22.00. Once delivered at the end of term, we hope a large number of JOG Festive Food Parcels can be handed directly to people who visit the foodbank over the Christmas period.
Dear Parents and Carers,
At The John of Gaunt School we want to make sure that all children are able to make the most of the school day and that no child misses out on anything. Your answers to this survey will help us understand whether school costs are causing any concerns for our families and children and see whether there is anything that we can do to help out.
Wiltshire Council is consulting on the proposed admissions criteria and admission arrangements for its Community & Voluntary Controlled Schools for the 2025/26 academic year. It is also consulting on the proposed schemes for co-ordination of admissions to all maintained schools and academies for the 2025/26 academic year.
Create a front cover for the Christmas Carol Service programme.
Tips for parents and carers about how to prevent child-on-child abuse from happening and what to do if it does.
The Wiltshire Police Youth and Early Intervention Team works with schools, colleges and partners to share messages and educate young people. The aim is to keep young people in our community safe from harm and exploitation, whilst educating them about where they can go for support.
