REMINDERS FOR AFTER EASTER

Monday 13 April is an INSET day, so school opens for all pupils on Tuesday 14 April (week 1/A).

1. For those riding a bike to school:

• Please ensure a helmet is worn and remember that bikes must not be ridden on the school site. Pupils must dismount and walk their bikes when they arrive at the school gate in the morning, and at the end of the day they should walk their bikes to the exit gate before riding off.
• Pupils who fail to follow this rule will be warned, and continued riding on school site will result in a ban from bringing a bike to school. Please encourage your child to follow these rules for staff and pupil safety.
• On a general note, please encourage your son or daughter to be safe and sensible when cycling to and from school, especially when there are many cars dropping off or picking up pupils. Little Heath Road and the surrounding roads can become very busy.

2. Please ensure pupils are:

• in the correct uniform (a good time to sort out any issues over the two‑week break, including piercings),
• restocking their pencil cases,
• and bringing a reading book to school each day for DEAR time

Thank you.

Mr Rayner
Assistant Head - KS3

KS3 SCIENCE CLUB
Week 1 Mondays at 3:25pm

Science Club will continue after the Easter break, and we can’t wait to show you the exciting practicals we have planned!

Due to the INSET day, we have added an additional session on Monday 20 April. After that, it will run every Week 1 after-school on Mondays. Come along to C8 at 3:25pm until 4:15pm.

We look forward to seeing all our brilliant scientists in the making and new members are always welcome to join! If you have any questions, please come and speak to Mrs Sequeira or Mr Vithanage.

FREE RUGBY SESSIONS
6 weeks starting Wednesday 15 April

Abbey RFC is offering 6 weeks of FREE T1 (non-contact) rugby for boys and girls in Years 7-10, starting on Wednesday 15 April 2026, 6:00-7:00pm at Abbey RFC, Peppard Road, RG4 8XA.

Please see the flyer for more information: Abbey RFC | Rugby sessions flyer

You can sign up here: Abbey RFC | Sign up to Rugby sessions

KS3 SCIENCE CLUB
Week 1 Mondays at 3:25pm

Science Club will continue after the Easter break, and we can’t wait to show you the exciting practicals we have planned!

Due to the INSET day, we have added an additional session on Monday 20 April. After that, it will run every Week 1 after-school on Mondays. Come along to C8 at 3:25pm until 4:15pm.

We look forward to seeing all our brilliant scientists in the making and new members are always welcome to join! If you have any questions, please come and speak to Mrs Sequeira or Mr Vithanage.

HPV VACCINATION
Wednesday 29 April

The NHS Berkshire Immunisation team will be visiting on Wednesday 29 April 2026 to administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

Please complete a YES or NO consent form for your child using the links below and include your school's unique code BK110063.

Please complete the YES or NO consent form here: Berkshire Immunisations | HPV Consent Form.

More details have been emailed home today.

UNIFROG
Careers Guidance for Parents and Students

Students in years 8-13 have access to Unifrog: an award-winning, online destinations platform. Unifrog is designed to support learners in making informed decisions about their futures, with a range of tools that are suitable for all year groups. Each student has their own account that provides a range of information related to their interests and aspirations.

You can create your own parent account where you’ll be able to see what your child is doing on Unifrog, including any interactions tagged against their name and any upcoming events we’ve logged for them. You’ll also be able to use all the same tools your child can to support them on their Unifrog journey. We encourage you to use the platform with your child so you can support them through the process of deciding on their next steps.

To find out more about Unifrog, or to set up your account, please read the letter here: Unifrog | Letter for Parents/Caregivers March 2026

FREE RUGBY SESSIONS
6 weeks starting Wednesday 15 April

Abbey RFC is offering 6 weeks of FREE T1 (non-contact) rugby for boys and girls in Years 7-10, starting on Wednesday 15 April 2026, 6:00-7:00pm at Abbey RFC, Peppard Road, RG4 8XA.

Please see the flyer for more information: Abbey RFC | Rugby sessions flyer

You can sign up here: Abbey RFC | Sign up to Rugby sessions

EASTER OPENING
Sixth Form Centre

To support students who benefit from working in a quiet environment away from the distractions of home, the Sixth Form Centre will be open on the following dates:

• Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April, 10:00am–3:00pm
• Tuesday 7 April – Friday 10 April, 10:00am–3:00pm
• Monday 13 April, 9:00am–4:00pm

UNIFROG
Careers Guidance for Parents and Students

Students in years 8-13 have access to Unifrog: an award-winning, online destinations platform. Unifrog is designed to support learners in making informed decisions about their futures, with a range of tools that are suitable for all year groups. Each student has their own account that provides a range of information related to their interests and aspirations.

You can create your own parent account where you’ll be able to see what your child is doing on Unifrog, including any interactions tagged against their name and any upcoming events we’ve logged for them. You’ll also be able to use all the same tools your child can to support them on their Unifrog journey. We encourage you to use the platform with your child so you can support them through the process of deciding on their next steps.

To find out more about Unifrog, or to set up your account, please read the letter here: Unifrog | Letter for Parents/Caregivers March 2026

EASTER REVISION EXPECTATIONS

To help students prepare thoroughly, the expectation is that each Year 13 student completes the following to try and reduce stress and increase effectiveness:

• a minimum of five hours of revision per day over the Easter holiday period.
• space time across the day and use a structured timetable
• attend any relevant subject intervention sessions

The following subject interventions are happening over the Easter holidays, and I highly recommend that your son/daughter attends any sessions that are relevant to them if they can. Each department will provide more information on each of the sessions and confirm the location.

Monday 30 March            

• DRAMA 12:30pm-2:30pm (SJE) - Drama Studio
• PE 9:00am-12:00pm (LHO) - Sixth Form
• MUSIC 1:00pm-3:00pm (GEB) - Sixth Form

Tuesday 31 March

• PSYCHOLOGY 10:00am-1:00pm (KKE) - S1 & S2
• DRAMA 10:00am-2:00pm (DRA) - Sixth Form / Mr Ramsden's Office
• TEXTILES 10:00am-2:00pm (CMU) - A6
• CHEMISTRY 10:00am-2:30pm (JKI) - C10

Wednesday 1 April

• CHEMISTRY 10:00am-2:30pm (JKI) - C10
• PHILOSOPHY 1:00-4:00pm (JED) - Online

Thursday 2 April

• ART 9:00am-3:00pm (RVI) - R1
• ECONOMICS 10:00am-3:00pm (BCR) - S1

Thursday 9 April             

• ICT 10:00am-1:00pm (GMA) - A5
• A-LEVEL BUSINESS 10:00am-12:00pm (TJE) - S2

EASTER OPENING
Sixth Form Centre

To support students who benefit from working in a quiet environment away from the distractions of home, the Sixth Form Centre will be open on the following dates:

• Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April, 10:00am–3:00pm
• Tuesday 7 April – Friday 10 April, 10:00am–3:00pm
• Monday 13 April, 9:00am–4:00pm

UNIFROG
Careers Guidance for Parents and Students

Students in years 8-13 have access to Unifrog: an award-winning, online destinations platform. Unifrog is designed to support learners in making informed decisions about their futures, with a range of tools that are suitable for all year groups. Each student has their own account that provides a range of information related to their interests and aspirations.

You can create your own parent account where you’ll be able to see what your child is doing on Unifrog, including any interactions tagged against their name and any upcoming events we’ve logged for them. You’ll also be able to use all the same tools your child can to support them on their Unifrog journey. We encourage you to use the platform with your child so you can support them through the process of deciding on their next steps.

To find out more about Unifrog, or to set up your account, please read the letter here: Unifrog | Letter for Parents/Caregivers March 2026