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From the
Prinicpal’s Desk ject they do not really like because they think it
might be an easy option or because a friend is

doing it. If you have a son/daughter in Year 9
please talk to them about their subject choices
for Years 10 and 11 and help them to make the pupils need to
right subject choices. achieve at least
60% in English and
ject. We all wish them the very best in the ex- Today we celebrated the achievements of out-
aminations they will be sitting. It is important standing pupils in the After School Activities Mathematics and
that over the next two months they do not let Accolades Assembly. Co-curricular activities
other things distract them. They need to keep play an important part in building rounded and an overall average
Robert Franklin focused on the task at hand and leave The wholistic citizens of the future. They are import-
Principal
Regent Secondary School with excellent IGCSE ant in developing social skills, building self-con- of 60% in all their

grades that will set them up for the next stage fidence and developing leadership skills. Many
Dear Parents, of their journey through education. congratulations to all pupils who received an subjects.

accolade today.
his week all the pupils from Year 7 to
Year 10 have been busy writing the This Friday afternoon and Saturday morning
It is important
T end-of-term examinations. These ex- we have PTC Day. Please take full advantage of aims to ensure that The Regent Second-
aminations form a significant proportion of this opportunity to meet your son/daughter’s ary School is meeting the standards set by

the final termly grade and there has been an that over the teachers. I would like to remind you that to pass the BSO and it is an important verification
atmosphere of study before the examinations through to next year pupils need to achieve at by an independent and objective outside
next two months
and excited reflection afterwards. least 60% in English and Mathematics and an educational body that The Regent School
they do not let overall average of 60% in all their subjects. In is a school of quality. I will be giving you
It was wonderful to welcome all the pupils back Year 10, to pass into Year 11 pupils also need to more information about the visit nearer
to school for Term 3 on Monday. This promis- other things have a passing grade of 60% or over in three the time and I am sure that he will want to
es to be an exciting term packed full of activi- subjects apart from English and Mathematics. speak with pupils and parents, especially
distract them.
ties and events. Some of the highlights include This is to ensure that they are prepared to pass those on the Student Council, the student
Shakespeare and Book Week, the Boarding at least five IGCSE subjects in Year 11. After two leaders and some members of the FORSS.

Master Chef competition and the Inter-School terms you, as a parent, should have a good idea
Basketball Competition. about the progress your son/daughter is mak- Once again, a warm welcome back for
Next week, the Year 9 pupils will sit the Check- ing and know if they are on target to meet those Term 3 and thank you all for your support.
For the Year 11 pupils this is the final sprint to point Examinations and will be going through criteria.
the finish line, with their IGCSE Examinations the process of taster lessons and finalising
already underway in some practical subjects their IGCSE subject choices for next year. Pu- On the 4th, 5th and 6th June, we will have a For-
and with the written examination schedule pils should take full advantage of the taster mal Pre-Inspection Visit carried out by a rep-

starting next Friday. This is the time the pupils lessons and make wise choices based on their resentative of Penta, who will be carrying out a
need to put in that extra effort and really make ability in a subject and their passion for that British Schools Overseas (BSO) Inspection in No-
sure that they are well-prepared in every sub- subject. They should not choose to do a sub- vember 2024. This is a very important visit, which

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