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Issue 40 March 2020
NEWS LETTER
TENNIS STAR ENJOYS
EUROPEAN SUCCESS
Year 8 pupil Joe M’s Tennis career continues to go from strength to strength.
He recently competed in Germany in a Tennis Europe competition against players from countries
such as France, Spain and the Czech Republic as well as Germany. On this occasion Joe didn’t have
to qualify and went straight into the main draw alongside 63 other players.
Against a German opponent, Joe won both sets 7-5 and 6-2. He said, “Everything went well – I was
ready to play as I hadn’t had to qualify so had been practising.”
In the Round of 16, Joe was beaten by a very experienced German opponent, but managed to win
the first set 6-4 in a match that lasted three hours.
At the moment Joe is maintaining his training schedule while there are no tournaments. As with
all sports, world events have impacted on Joe. He said, “I was due to go to La Manga in Spain on
Saturday and Croatia for eighteen days over Easter, but both have been cancelled.
We are sure Joe’s tennis career will continue to develop and look forward to hearing more about
his progress.
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HEAD OF SCHOOL’S WELCOME
Hello everyone,
On Wednesday it was No SATs assessments, GCSE or A level examinations will
announced by Government take place this summer. I fully appreciate the worry and
that schools in the UK would distress this has caused our pupils sitting SATs, GCSE
close their doors on Friday - and A level qualifications. It has been exceptionally
except for vulnerable pupils or hard for our pupils and colleagues today. They have
children of key workers. worked so very hard to prepare for these examinations.
We are so very proud of them.
Provision will only be provided
at Lonfcroft School for pupils While there is lots of speculation about how the
with Educational Health Care government might calculate outcomes for our pupils,
Plans, pupils who have social we have not yet received any information from
workers and for the children OFQUAL or the government today. We are told this will
of key workers, from Monday 23rd March. We have be made available soon.
been directed to close for all other pupils and not to
fully reopen until instructed by government.
I can now confirm, following publication by Key worker roles:
the government, the key worker list (please Education and childcare
see below). If parents think they fall within the
critical categories they should confirm with their This includes nursery and teaching staff, social workers
employer that, based on their business continuity and those specialist education professionals who must
arrangements, their specific role is necessary for the remain active during the COVID-19 response to deliver
continuation of this essential public service. this approach.
Do please note that schools are providing only basic Key public services
child supervision during this time.
This includes those essential to the running of the
This reduced provision will initially be available at justice system, religious staff, charities and workers
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College, Melbourne delivering key frontline services, those responsible
Primary School, Pocklington Junior School, Stamford for the management of the deceased, and journalists
Bridge Primary School and Woldgate School and and broadcasters who are providing public service
Sixth Form College. Over time, we may centralise broadcasting.
provision for primary/junior schools.
Local and national government
Pupils will need to wear uniform when attending
secondary school, bring equipment and books as This only includes those administrative occupations
normal. East Riding have stated that transportation essential to the effective delivery of the COVID-19
will be provided. response or delivering essential public services such
as the payment of benefits, including in government
We will continue at primary/junior level to provide agencies and arms-length bodies.
wrap around care for the identified pupils only.
Schools will provide a reduced catering service. Food and other necessary goods
If you believe your child would be eligible for this This includes those involved in food production,
provision, can I ask that you use the link below processing, distribution, sale and delivery as well as
and submit the relevant information by 4:00pm those essential to the provision of other key goods (for
on Saturday 21st March, so staffing, resources and example hygienic and veterinary medicines).
catering can be finalised and provision made in
advance. Public safety and national security
This includes police and support staff, Ministry of
Defence civilians, contractor and armed forces
Link to online application form personnel (those critical to the delivery of key defence
and national security outputs and essential to the
response to the COVID-19 pandemic), fire and rescue
service employees (including support staff), National
Crime Agency staff, those maintaining border security,
prison and probation staff and other national security
roles, including those overseas.
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Transport
At this very challenging time I would like to thank all
This includes those who will keep the air, water, parents, pupils and staff for their support.
road and rail passenger and freight transport modes
operating during the COVID-19 response, including I hope all families and friends are able to stay safe
those working on transport systems through which and healthy over the coming weeks.
supply chains pass.
Best wishes,
Utilities, communication and financial services
Ms Grant
This includes staff needed for essential financial
services provision (including but not limited to
workers in banks, building societies and financial
market infrastructure), the oil, gas, electricity and
water sectors (including sewerage), information
technology and data infrastructure sector and
primary industry supplies to continue during the
COVID-19 response, as well as key staff working in
the civil nuclear, chemicals, telecommunications
(including but not limited to network operations,
field engineering, call centre staff, IT and data
infrastructure, 999 and 111 critical services), postal
services and delivery, payments providers and waste
disposal sectors.
REWARD TOTALS
So far this term our pupils have been
awarded the following rewards for acting
with Great Heart, Thought and Vision:
HEART 42,843
THOUGHT 297,636 GRAND TOTAL:
VISION 193,246 533,725
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SUPPORT FOR LEARNING AT HOME
During this uncertain time, the majority of our pupils are going to be continuing their education at home
until further notice. We understand the difficulties and challenges this will pose to our pupils and their
parents or carers. We have therefore put in place the following learning packages to ensure that all pupils
can continue their education, make progress and develop their love of learning at home.
FOR PUPILS IN YEAR 7 AND YEAR 8
We are providing our Year 7 and Year 8 pupils with access to
Doddle; an online teaching resource containing lessons and
assessments across all Key Stage 3 subjects, including Maths,
English and Science. All Year 7 and Year 8 pupils will be provided
with a username and password, and can access Doddle via a
computer with internet access (www.doddlelearn.co.uk), or via
the free app available on both Android and Apple phones or tablets.
Once logged, Year 7 and Year 8 pupils can access lesson resources and activities in all subjects set by their
class teachers. The lesson resources are engaging and interactive, and regular assessments accurately
measure pupils’ understanding and progress. Lessons in each subject will be set on a regular basis, and
pupils can submit completed assessments via the Doddle website or app.
We will write to parents and carers of Year 7 and Year 8 pupils separately with detailed instructions on how
to set up your child’s login details and get started with Doddle. If you have any technical queries regarding
setting up your child’s login, or how to use Doddle, please contact support at www.doddlelearn.co.uk/
FOR PUPILS IN YEAR 9, 10 AND 11
We are provide our Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils with access to GCSEPod. GCSEPod is an
online revision resource which supports pupils in their revision and understanding of
GCSE subjects, and has been proven to improve GCSE outcomes when used regularly
and effectively.
All Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils have been given access to GCSEPod, and can access this
valuable resource from home via the GCSEPod website (www.GCSEPod.com), or as a
mobile app available on both Android and Apple phones and tablets.
If your child does not already have an account, visit www.GCSEPod.com and click
‘login’. Your child should click the ‘New Here? Get Started’ button and follow the onscreen instructions to
setup her username and password. If you have any technical difficulties creating an account, logging in or
using GCSEPod, you should click the ‘Need Help’ speech bubble, where you can access live support.
Once setup, pupils can watch or listen to GCSEPods on a vast range of subjects and topics, including Maths,
English and Science. They can build playlists of their preferred Pods and can watch or listen to them on their
phone, tablet or computer and complete activities and quizzes. There are also a range of Pods focussing on
improving study habits, revision techniques and exam skills.
If you have any technical queries regarding setting up your child’s account, logging in or how to use GCSEPod,
please contact the live support available on screen or call 0191 338 7830.
FOR SIXTH FORM STUDENTS
We are providing access to Pearson Active Learn for our Sixth Form
pupils. This online resource gives our Sixth Form pupils access to a
wealth of digital textbooks and other resources, that will ensure that our
pupils can continue their learning and make progress.
We will write to parents and carers of Sixth Form pupils separately with detailed instructions on how to set up
your account. If you have any technical queries, please contact support at www.pearsonactivelearn.com.
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LIBRARY NEWS
DAISY BENN IS SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL
WRITING PRIZE
Daisy Benn, 10PDR, has been shortlisted in First Story’s 100 Word Story Competition. Daisy, who was the
Year 10 winner in our in-house competition, will receive a set of postcards printed with her story, and have
it published on First Story’s website.
Daisy is one of only a handful of students from schools across the country to be shortlisted, and will now go
on to the next stage of the competition.
Well done Daisy!
Boy by Daisy Benn 10PDR
Her chest was open and her feet were too small to walk around home barefoot. Her hands were too short
limbed and even with her nails plucked down to the bone she thought them too feminine.
Their chest was wrapped tight and their shoes had grown too short to wear, and from their fingers
protruded toothy nails.
His chest was bare, baring scars, such desirable scars; his nails stretched down to his thighs, helpful needles
proclaiming his victory, and his feet were gloved in loose socks. His voice was earthy and his skin wasn’t a
costume
READING FOR HEALTH
“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” —Jacqueline
Kennedy
The next weeks are going to be a challenging time for many of us; especially our children, as their routines
are changed, and they find themselves away from the familiar, and at times fearful.
Reading books is one of the best ways of escaping from the everyday, and leaving your worries behind,
whilst at the same time enlarging your child’s world. Reading also impacts on mental strength, encourages
empathy, reduces stress, improves focus, and expands vocabulary and knowledge.
Please, over the next weeks, do encourage your children, to have some tranquil time with a good book and
remember that they are not alone, and we look forward to seeing them soon at the Library.
“We read to know we are not alone” C.S. Lewis
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SOPHIE HAYWOOD
Earlier this year we were delighted to welcome former pupil Sophie Haywood back to Longcroft where
she delivered a coaching session for a number of girls who enjoy their football. Sophie also talked to
them about her career, which has seen the current Aston Villa player represent her country.
We are delighted that Sophie is enjoying a successful season
with Aston Villa, who currently sit five points clear at the top of
their league and are pushing hard for promotion. A strong end
to last season coupled with an unbeaten run during the current
campaign has seen the team lose only one game in their past 24
FA Women’s Championship matches.
Reflecting on a whirlwind 18 months at the club, Sophie is
proud of the club’s progress since her first game that ended
in defeat to Manchester United. “That first game against
Manchester United, it was a tough time,” she said. “It was my
first proper game for Villa, and it was a bit like ‘what have I
done?’, ‘am I at the right place?’ and ‘what does the future hold
for the club?’.
“After that loss, a lot of the girls took it hard and there was
a lot of stuff on social media, but we had this belief that we
had something to build off and that things were going to get
better.”
The next step is to secure promotion to the FA Women’s Super
League, which would bring with it the chance for Villa’s players
to become full-time professionals. For Sophie, who took up the
game at eight-years-old, it would be a dream come true if Villa
can secure top spot this term. She said, “I can speak for most
of the girls when I say that we’ve dreamt of this. We’ve trained
from childhood to now and it’s all been leading towards this.
It’s an exciting time, a nerve-wracking time as there’s still a way
to go and performances to put in. We’re all very focussed and
excited for what’s to come.”
We are all hoping Aston Villa can continue their success and
would love to cheer our former pupil on in the top division next
season!
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