Norham ICT Department

Happy New Year!

We welcome all students back to school tomorrow Monday 6th December.

Year 7 will be studying Scratch Programming 🐱

Year 8 will be studying Python Programming 🐍

Year 9 will be completing their Component 1 Assessment 💻

Year 10 will be completing their Component 2 Assessment 💻

Attached are the knowledge organisers to help students learn key words and concepts for the topics they are studying!

LORIC!

Year 8 have the most reward and recognition points so far this week!

There are also 25 postcards making their way home with pupils tonight for the highest scorers in the year.

Year 8s loved learning about Network Topologies in this weeks lesson 🛜💻

They learnt about the different ways computers can be connected and used their oracy skills to talk about the advantages and disadvantages. 🗣️

Excellent learning Year 8 📝

Year 6 Open Evening!

Wednesday 11th September 2024

Doors will open at 5:00pm so that your family can enjoy a sample buffet menu from our wonderful catering team.

The evening will then run between 5:30pm and 7:30pm where we invite you to explore our newly refurbished facilities, learn about our curriculum and meet staff and pupils who can explain what life is really like at Norham High School.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Key reminders for the new academic year!

Following on from information sent out before summer, here is a reminder of our school uniform expectations as we move into the new school year. Only the following items are recognised as appropriate and required school uniform:

● Grey Emblematic blazer
● Plain white shirt or blouse with navy skinny school tie
● Navy v-neck jumper (optional)
● Emblematic kilt with black tights (minimum 60 denier)
● Matching grey trousers (no leggings or shorts) with black or navy socks
● Black, brown or tan shoes/boots only (no trainers)
● Lion badge, first one is gifted from the school
● School bag large enough to fit Chromebook and A4 documents

Please note that kilts must be an appropriate length and not rolled up. Also note that should any holes appear in tights then they must be replaced immediately. Tights are available from the Guidance Team for £1. Replacement lion badge can also be purchased for £1.

PE Kit Expectations

● Norham High School T-shirt available from Emblematic or given during transition
● Plain navy blue tracksuit bottoms, shorts or sports leggings. Branded items available from Emblematic
● Mid layer available from Emblematic (Compulsory from September 2024)
● Sports trainers for all PE lessons or football boots where appropriate.
● Black or navy blue socks

Jewellery, Hair and Makeup Expectations

● Makeup - minimal and natural
● False tan - minimal and natural
● Ear piercings - maximum of two small studs per ear, anywhere in the ear Small clear stud only - no septum piercing allowed
● Nose/nostril studs - small clear stud - no septum piercings
● Hair colour - natural colours only - no extreme hairstyles
● Other jewellery - one ring and/or watch and/or bracelet

Equipment Pack Expectations

● Pencil case
● Black pen with at least one spare
● Ruler 15cm
● Green pen for feedforward response
● Green highlighter
● Protractor
● Rubber
● Pencil with at least one spare
● Pencil sharpener

Stationery can be purchased at school for a discounted price with more exciting pieces available in the reward shop. Pupils are also welcome to purchase their stationery elsewhere.

Independent Learning (IL)

The Key Stage 3 Independent Learning timetable will commence from the 9th of September. Key Stage 4 will be set Independent Learning by all subjects. All pupils have time allocated throughout their timetable in order to complete (IL). This is a compulsory part of the Norham High School day. Failure to complete IL will result in a detention.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club will resume from Monday 9th September at the usual time of 8am in the World Cafe.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming pupils back!

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Good Morning everyone and welcome back to School!

I am so excited to meet all of the new and returning students coming back to school for what will be a rewarding but hard working year.

This is an exciting time for parents especially whose children are starting in year 7. We all love to post images on social media however it is important to be aware of some of the dangers associated with this.

This video goes into detail about sharing photos on social media and top tips to help you post safely.

https://youtu.be/D9wp1nxNzyY?si=ruTUe8UdTbv-LlsM

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]

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