Parent Briefing 6/5/25
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Good Attendance improves your child’s chances of Success!
I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend. As we begin another four-day week, I want to remind everyone that attending school consistently is crucial to our children’s success.
Good attendance is vital for ensuring children are well-prepared for their transition into adulthood, equipping them with the skills needed for long-term success. Studies indicate that students with the highest attendance throughout their education achieve the best GCSE and A-level results.
Our Attendance Target for all children is a minimum of 98% over the course of the academic year, that’s no more than 4 missed school days.
Your child is expected to attend the Academy every day, on time, arriving no later than 8.35am. School begins at 8.40am. Please ensure your child arrives on time so that they benefit from the support and important information that is shared during line-up.
For further information on the importance of Attendance, our Attendance procedures and how we can support you and your child, please visit: Attendance – Ellis Guilford School
Should you have any concerns about your child´s attendance, please email: attendance@ellisguilfordschool.org.uk
Year 11
The final exams are now underway with the first whole cohort exam taking place on Monday 12 May. It is crucial that Year 11 children are in school every day on time. There will be an exam briefing in the Hall before each exam. We wish them all the best of luck!
You can find the full timetable and revision tips on our Year 11 page here: ellisguilfordschool.org.uk/year-11-information
Pre-Public Examinations
Years 8 and 9 will also be sitting assessments this term as follows:
- Year 8 – 19 May to 23 May
- Year 9 – 12 May to 16 May
SAFEGUARDING – Toxic Masculinity
The Netflix series Adolescence explores the theme of toxic masculinity through the story of Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate. The series delves into Jamie’s exposure to toxic masculinity, including his views towards women and the bullying he faces. It provides a poignant look at how these harmful beliefs can shape young minds and lead to tragic outcomes.
What is Toxic Masculinity?
Toxic masculinity refers to cultural norms and expectations that pressure men to behave in ways that are harmful to themselves and others. It often involves the suppression of emotions, the need to dominate, and the devaluation of traits considered “feminine.”
- Suppressing emotions: Men are told not to cry or show vulnerability
- Aggression: Belief that men must be physically tough and aggressive
- Dominance: Expectation that men should be the primary decision-makers
- Homophobia: Disdain for men who do not conform to traditional masculine roles
- Sexism: Viewing women as inferior or as objects
By understanding and addressing toxic masculinity, we can help create a healthier environment for our children to grow up in.
CURRENT REWARDS
Children who attend every day this week will receive a 50 Guilford Gold on Fabulous Friday. And, for those children in Years 7 to 10 who attend every day this term, they will receive our Bonus Award of Pictures & Popcorn – movie treat – on the last day of term.
Click on the slide show below to view ALL of our current rewards, including Guilford Gold for completed Homework. Students can spend their Guilford Gold in our Swap Shop or save for bigger rewards including the end-of-year Rewards Trip to Drayton Manor theme park on 18 July, costing 5000GG. Year 11 have their own rewards including the chance to win an iPad and to attend the Year 11 Prom.
ELLIS ELECTIVES – Term 5
Registration for Electives
Please register your child for this term’s Ellis Electives in the Arbor Parent App (find Clubs in the Activities section). You must renew your child’s membership every term. Membership does not carry forward from one term to another.
The revised timetable can be found below (including Year 11 Electives before and after school) and also on the Extra-Curricular page of the Academy website: Extra-curricular Activities – Ellis Guilford School.
Click through the slides below to view what’s on offer.
SCHOOL REMINDERS
Pre-Owned Uniform Shop
A reminder that we have our pre-owned uniform shop available to purchase current uniform for Years 8 to 11 at low cost.
Please do pop in to our pre-loved uniform shop during its opening times , or ask at Main Reception if these times are not suitable.
25 Guilford Gold will be rewarded for any donations being dropped off at Reception.
KEY DATES & EVENTS
Click on the image below to view our ‘live’ calendar of key dates and events. Click through the pages to find out what’s happening this month or next!
