The Lister Weekly Update #18
March 27th 2024
Student Iftar Event
Dear Parents and Carers,
As you may have seen in the parent mails, there is a Student Iftar Event that will be taking place to celebrate the month of Ramadan. The confirmed date for this event is Wednesday 27th March - today! - and it will be taking place in the Assembly Hall, please find event details below. As this is the first version of our Lister Iftar Event, this is for students only and it is a ticket only event. Unless students have a ticket they will not be allowed in. Tickets have been supplied by the PMs leading the event and through house teams.
Event details:
5-5:20pm
Doors open, student entry via ticketing system
5:30-5:50pm
Speakers on the essence of Ramadan and how it links to Lister’s core values
Student Participation
5:50-6pm
Announcing Ramadan Poster Competition winner
6-6:20pm
Themed activities (word search, crossword)
6:29pm
Iftar
7pm
Doors open for student dismissal/ collection
The majority of the funding for this event will be facilitated by staff who are supporting. Due to the limited capacity of the event, this is a ticket only event for all.
End of Term Arrangements
The last day of term will be Thursday 28th March. Pupils will be released as follows:
Year 7s, Learning Support and Student Support Centre will leave from the Main Gate around 11.55am;
Year 9s will leave from the North Gate at 12;
Year 8s will leave from the Main Gate at 12.10;
Year 10s will leave from the North Gate at 12.20;
Year 11s will leave from the Main Gate at 12.30.
We ask pupils to make their way straight home and will not be releasing the next year group until the area is clear. If pupils need to await siblings, they should do so in the Library.
Pupils who receive free school meals should please collect a packed lunch from the Assembly Hall at break-time.
START OF TERM
Term will restart on Monday 15th April. We will be having a later start that day.
Pupils should please arrive at the Main or North Gate at 10.15am.
Pupils should be on site by 10.25am.
There will be a tutor session at 10.30am and no morning break.
Pupils will then attend lessons normally from 10.55am (period 3) onwards.
We wish you and your families all the best for a restful holiday.
Ms Clay
Don’t Write Me Off: Easter Holiday Drama Programme
Monday 8th - Friday 12th April, 2024
10:00 - 16:00 each day
Stratford Youth Zone, Theatre Square, London, E15 1BX
Ages 14-19 (Year 10+)
Fee: FREE
They have 30 spots available & will operate on a first come first serve basis. We have 25 spots available for boys & 5 spots available for girls.
Immerse yourself in a week of dynamic drama at the Don’t Write Me Off: Easter Holiday Programme. Each day, explore themes like well-being, school, and home life through devising and improvisation alongside professional creatives. On April 11th, enjoy a free trip to watch “For Black Boys…” in the West End with provided transportation. Then, on April 12th, showcase your talents at an open sharing session for friends and family. Join us for a transformative experience, connecting with like-minded peers and delving into the rich world of theatre. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, create, and share in a supportive community.
About "Don't Write Me Off:
This groundbreaking initiative offers your students the chance to become the voices of young people, empowering them through professional development while elevating your school's profile on a national stage.
"Don't Write Me Off" is a production that aims to amplify the voices and experiences of black boys, addressing their aspirations, challenges within schools, encounters with the police, and their roles in society. By joining this exclusive project, your students will have the unique opportunity to shape the play, infusing it with their own experiences, aspirations, and concerns.
Please flyer here for more information.
Sign-up
It’s simple to sign-up, just click on the link below to register your spot. From there a member of our team will be in touch with you to confirm your place and send over all necessary details.
Don't Write Me Off: Easter Holiday Drama Programme! Tickets, Mon 8 Apr 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Exam Preparation for Year 11
We are in the final steps of year 11 before they take their final GCSE exams, with only a few weeks to go before your children take their first GCSE exam. As you know, we are always aiming for excellence as a school and we aspire to provide a world class education for our students. As the year 11 have only recently taken their last mock exams, the results will be a good indication of their flight path. However, nothing is decided until the final exams have been sat. To improve on excellent results is probably the hardest challenge, but one that our elite students should not shy away from. Equally, students who have less satisfaction with their results probably have the easiest improvements to make. We strongly encourage all students to approach their revision in an organised way - break down the revision mountain into smaller steps. Prepare revision cards for each curriculum area and by each exam. As parents, we would like you to proactively encourage your children to make a revision timetable and reward them for sticking to it.
If any students are feeling stressed by the pressure of these final exams, they can speak to teachers or find support with Place2Be - our school counselling service - or follow the links above to get advice.
Exam Stress Support
Young Minds have a series of support pages aimed to help with exam stress and anxiety. Their advice is available to help school staff, parents and carers and, of course, young people themselves. You can find this helpful advice at the links below:
Holiday Activies and Food!
REIN will be running their HAF (Holidays Activities and Food) programme this Easter Holiday. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to engage with a variety of activities over the Easter period. For more information and to sign up, please see this flyer.
