This Thursday would have been the start of our face to face communication with parents and carers of Year 6 students. Last week we sent a letter to all our feeder primary schools. In this letter we sought to map out our planned communication in these strange times and share with you how we hope to give you an insight into life at Kesgrave High School. To see a copy of this letter please click here. Here is the plan for the weeks ahead:

Week commencing

5 October           Introduction visits to feeder primary school

Mrs Wade, Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator with Year 11 Prefects

12 October         Watch our “This is Kesgrave High School”, “Day in the life” and “What Year 7 say” videos

12 October          Read our digital/hard copy prospectus

12 October          Submit any questions that you have about our school or the transition process to Year6admissions@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk

19 October          Watch our FAQ video-update where we answer your questions

Miss Upton, Headteacher, Mrs Wade, Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator,

Mrs Wheatley, Head of Year 7 September 2021

31 October          Closing date for parents/carers to apply to Secondary School.

Apply online at www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissions  or fill in a CAF1 paper application form and email it to admissions@suffolk.gov.uk or post it to Admissions Team, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Suffolk, IP1 2BX. All applications must reach the Admissions Team by the closing date. For more information visit www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissions .

Our Year 12 introductory video https://vimeo.com/462314214 will be followed up soon with further, more detailed, subject information.

Year 11 and 13 have made a magnificent return to their studies. This week their teachers are reflecting upon work and assessments completed since September, in order to give students an indication of their current attainment levels. Considering where they are at this early stage, will help us to identify what more they need to do to reach their goals at the end of the school year. After such a challenging six months we know that the road ahead might not be straightforward, but we are confident that we can get there.