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  • 1 March 2023

    Published 15/03/23, by Julia Byrne
    Latest ATL (Attitude To Learning) Data We have just analysed the latest set of progress reports for all year groups and I am delighted to say that 93% of Years 7-11 have gained either a Platinum or Green ATL Award.  The breakdown of each year
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  • 22 February 2023

    Published 23/02/23, by Julia Byrne
    INSET Day All Collingwood staff took part in a fabulous INSET day where we did some work looking at our core values: Integrity, Aspiration, Achievement, Inclusiveness and Perseverance.  We also had Mark Roberts and Bennie Kara talk to us abou
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  • 8 February 2023

    Published 23/02/23, by Julia Byrne
    Celebration Event  I was delighted to attend the Celebration Evening last month that was hosted superbly by our Sixth Form prefect team to finally recognise the cohort of 21-22.  It was a magnificent event, where I was particularly delig
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  • 25 January 2023

    Published 23/02/23, by Julia Byrne
    Industrial Action The NEU has announced that its members in England have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in support of an increased pay award for teachers and more funding for schools.  This action is not against Collingwood i
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  • 18 January 2023

    Published 18/01/23, by Julia Byrne
    National Education Union (NEU) Industrial Action  The NEU has announced that its members in England have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in support of an increased pay award for teachers and more funding for schools.  The
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  • 4 January 2023

    Published 05/01/23, by Julia Byrne
    Happy New Year to all our parents and carers! Very Exciting News - Major Renovation Project! I am delighted to confirm that the College has been included in the 239 schools, with only two selected in Surrey, that the Department for Education ha
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  • 14 December 2022

    Published 14/12/22, by Julia Byrne
    Staffing We have only one member of staff leaving the College at the end of this term, and I am pleased to inform you that we have been able to appoint an experienced replacement for this post.  We have also been able to appoint for a matern
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  • 30 November 2022

    Published 02/12/22, by Julia Byrne
    Year 11 Parents’ Evening - Thursday 5 January - please book appointments early! The Year 11 Parents’ Evening is on Thursday 5 January, only three days after we return to College after the Christmas holidays. I would therefore like t
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  • 16 November 2022

    Published 16/11/22, by Julia Byrne
    Year 11 PPEs (Pre-Public Exams) We have been absolutely delighted with the conduct of students in the PPEs this week.  Our invigilators have praised their behaviour and commented on how well students have worked.  We have been trialling
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  • 19 October 2022

    Published 20/10/22, by Julia Byrne
    My thanks to all parents and carers for your support over the last 8 weeks.  I hope you have a relaxing and healthy half-term break. Sixth Form Open Evening I hope those of you with children in Year 11 enjoyed our Open Evening last week.&n
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