Colton Hills School Bulletin
18 September 2023
High Performance Learning School
Introduction by Ms J Hunter, Headteacher
Welcome to the first bulletin of the 2023/24 academic year.
I must start the bulletin off with a message of thanks to the Colton Hills community for the warm welcome I have received at the start of term. This is a vibrant school with a buzz of activities from early in the morning to late in the evening. Pupils have so many opportunities throughout the week, and it has been delightful to hear of early successes from the PE department.
A couple of highlights already for me this term has been seeing the talented sixth formers engaging in their advanced studies, Year 7s telling me all about their new subjects and reading Year 11 extended exam writing. Early signs are incredibly positive as we collaborate in this culture of excellence.
I look forward to seeing what pupils achieve this year. It has been a great start.
Punctuality Reminder
08:00 Pupils are allowed on site for breakfast club in the canteen.
08:25 Pupils should be through the main gate.
08:30 Lesson 1 and learning time begins.
Pupils arriving after 08:30 at the front gate are marked as late as they will miss at least 5 minutes of learning time.
Please can all parents support learning by ensuring their child is through the main gate before 08:30 as every minute of learning impacts on their knowledge / skills. Thank you.
Big welcome to our Year 7 students
Year 11 Engagement with external providers
New year, new improvements
In addition, we have also commissioned two new honours boards in the student reception area, to celebrate our high achievers and their accomplishments. We look forward to adding to the name plates annually.
Athletics Success!
On Thursday, 7th September, Mr Jones and Ms Walker chaperoned a number of students who qualified for the Wolverhampton City Finals at Aldersley Stadium. This means they were in the top 10 who qualified in Wolverhampton city. The event was to determine the best athletes in the city and all our students were fantastic in their performances. Our notable successes included:
Om Patel - Gold - Shotput & Silver - Discus
Shawaiz Naeem - Bronze - 300m
Aisha Abdullah - Gold - Long Jump
We may have more winners but we are waiting on official results and medals! Well done to everyone who respresented our school.
Celebrating our 2023 A Level Students
Assistant Headteacher, Mr Gittins said “Our students should be very proud of what they have achieved. They have worked extremely hard, supported one another, and adapted to unprecedented challenges. Their results demonstrate the efforts they have put in and the high-quality teaching by our excellent staff. We wish them all the very best for the future.”
Other notable successes include Rachika Verma who will study Computer Science at Aston University and attained an amazing double Distinction* in Information Technology, an A in Italian and double Distinction in Business. Aniket Kalra is celebrating an A in Italian, a Distinction* in Information Technology and a Distinction*/ Distinction in Business.
GCSE Results Day
We also want to congratulate our Year 11 students who collected their exam results in August 2023.
Students at Colton Hills are celebrating after receiving their GCSE examination results this week. Staff and students have come together to mark the achievements of all the students, who have worked exceptionally hard to secure these grades against the challenges of the Covid pandemic.
Bucking the trend of local and national results, Colton Hills students achieved similar attainment outcomes to 2022 despite more challenging grade boundaries, attesting to the continued improvement of the school over recent years. As a High Performance Learning School, academic standards are at the forefront of the school’s priorities, leading to continued strong performance.
Amongst the numerous Colton Hills students who are celebrating their success are Amarpreet Marwaha, Mehreen Rurk, Jude Abdalla, and Shahd Sayed, who all achieved an average of Grade 8 or better. Amarpreet achieved 10 grade 9 and equivalents, demonstrating the hard work, commitment and talent of students at Colton Hills.
Autumn Term Topics and Homework
Click on this link to visit the webpage or visit www.coltonhills.co.uk/supporting-your-child.
Nut Free School
Please be informed that Colton Hills is a nut free school and no foods containing nuts should be brought into or consumed on site as we have students and staff with severe allergies. We thank you for your co-operation.
Other enrichment opportunities
· RE Film Club – Mrs Ireland/Ms Ruth – Year 7-13 – F4 – Lunch times – Week 1 ONLY.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wolverhampton Children’s safeguarding contact details:
If you suspect or believe a child is suffering or is likely to suffer Significant Harm, including any form of mistreatment or abuse, you should report your concerns on the following numbers:
Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm,
Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm on 01902 555392
Outside of the above hours for emergencies on 01902 552999
If the child or young person is at immediate risk of serious harm dial 999
Colton Hills Community School
Email: coltonhillsschool@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Website: www.coltonhills.co.uk
Location: Jeremy Road, Wolverhampton, UK
Phone: 01902 558 420
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coltonhillscs
Twitter: @ColtonHillsCS