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10/07/24

Year 7 Students are studying First Aid in their PATHS lessons this half term and have been practising bandaging and applying slings this week! pic.twitter.com/L4HV4FnApF

10/07/24

Thank you to all the employers, training providers and business owners who joined us for our Careers Fair. We appreciate you giving up your time to share your expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm with our students, helping them shape their dreams and aspirations for the future! pic.twitter.com/RTPKAstu1o

08/07/24

Do you feel your child needs support with the transition to de Stafford School or maybe has an additional learning need? Then please do join our Inclusion Team at Café 181 on Thursday 11 July at 11am😄 pic.twitter.com/Nfah3uPMoz

05/07/24

If you missed us at our Open Evening last night, do not worry!We are holding Open Mornings for Prospective Year 7 Entry to the School where you are warmly invited to visit us in action!To book your slot, please click on the link below 👇https://t.co/fM7z91j86d pic.twitter.com/XZStE8HdJA

03/07/24

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01/07/24

Please be aware of the current roadworks at the top of Burntwood Lane near the school entrance. You may need to follow a small diversion to access the school, so please ensure you leave plenty of time for your journey. It will be lovely to see as many of you there as possible! pic.twitter.com/nsvU3s3Gk7

07/06/24

Thank you to the two separate members of the public this week who took time out of their day to share with us some really positive feedback regarding our students here at de Stafford School 📷 pic.twitter.com/HXXEmirwPE

21/05/24

We are over the moon to announce that we have have raised a whopping £2,364 for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices 💜 Thanks again to all Students, Parents/Carers and Staff who helped to make this possible 🥰#proud pic.twitter.com/Wxue2y7lgl

21/05/24

📷 We have vacancies! Please see further information, Job Description and link to the application forms below: https://t.co/CCJg56EblN pic.twitter.com/GNgXqFGgY3

13/05/24

📣We are very excited to announce the date for our 2024 Open Evening! We are looking forward to welcoming visitors on Thursday 4 July from 5-8pm where you will be able to take a tour around the school with one of our amazing student helpers. We look forward to seeing you all! pic.twitter.com/iNBUXrCBHE

13/05/24

Wishing all Year 6 students from our local feeder schools and the very best of luck with SATs this week 🫶

09/05/24

Year 11 exams are well underway! This is a crucial time for students, and their dedication and effort will surely pay off. Encouraging them to continue putting their best foot forward will undoubtedly lead to rewarding outcomes. Good luck everyone, you've got this! 🫶🥰 pic.twitter.com/5oZgfHSAEB

09/05/24

📣 We have vacancies for Exam Invigilators! Please see further information, Job Description and link to the application form below: https://t.co/CCJg56EblN pic.twitter.com/GSEYyhhIoJ

03/05/24

What a way to end an amazing Charity Week with a cake sale & 'Massaoke'! Absolutely wonderful to see our whole school community come together as one to sing this afternoon for pic.twitter.com/45l5UYB4Tt

29/04/24

Day 1 of Charity Week - Year 7 cake sale! 🍰🧁 pic.twitter.com/pYRuWlSbAO

19/04/24

Please click here to view our weekly news bulletin: https://t.co/RCb3EXoOgs. We hope you all have a fantastic weekend!🌞 pic.twitter.com/VcvehnjAWB

17/04/24

A huge thank you to Hayley Dawson from Nescot College who delivered an excellent presentation to our Year 9 cohort this morning all about their Post-16 training courses and facilities 👏 pic.twitter.com/kWwonEid46

26/03/24

Lights... camera... action!! Lots of fun being had getting ready for our first dress rehearsal to local primary schools this morning!!😍 pic.twitter.com/5e4LwYX5QO

25/03/24

A huge thank you to Sue Taylor from the ALPS Partnership who delivered an excellent presentation to our Year 10 cohort this morning, all about the Apprenticeship Training Pathway👏 pic.twitter.com/HTaxU8ePud

21/03/24

Our Year 10 & 11 students have arrived safely in Iceland and are on their way to the first stop! pic.twitter.com/vyxcE7VtpD

Health and Wellbeing

The benefits of 'keeping busy', meeting and working with others and accomplishing new challenges are proven to have positive impact on well being.  Please click here to for ideas on how to broaden experience and have fun.  

We offer students in Years 9 and 10 the opportunity to join the Duke of Edinburgh programme, but there are ideas here available for all young people to engage with to develop their understanding of the world around them and their role within in it.

 

Safeguarding and Health and Wellbeing Information for Teenagers 

Please find below a link to an interactive poster from the School Nursing Team.  The poster contains over 90 slides of health related information, videos and links to online and other support services. We really hope this will be a simple and effective way of sharing health information with young people. 

The poster is available to you digitally. We recommend you use Chrome or Safari internet browsers to access the poster (Internet Explorer does not support all interactive features). Please use the link provided to you here:

https://prezi.com/view/On99YsSgBSnOwXitYh4n/

 

The Lucy Rayner Foundation

The Lucy Rayner Foundation aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression and mental health challenges, especially in young adults, and to facilitate change in the way mental health is being perceived by society.

The Lucy Rayner Foundation - Raising Awareness of Mental Health Issues

 

Mindworks Surrey

We know that some young people may be particularly anxious at this examination time of year and with that in mind we recommend that you send out the message below and the attached poster to students who are in the middle of exams and to their parents for their information.

Mindworks Surrey is the Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service for Surrey.

Mindworks Surrey’s free Children and Young People’s Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day for young people, and their families/carers, who are experiencing emotional and mental health crisis.

The free 24/7 mental health crisis line number is 0800 915 4644.

It can be used by those who are already receiving mental health services, and also by those who are not. A professional will provide advice, support and signposting to a range of community services.

 

Wellbeing Apps

Wellbeing apps