LGS Rugby Tournament (1/12/07) MEDALLION TRIUMPHANT

The LGS Medallion XV recorded two sizeable victories against both Antrim Grammar School (14-7) and Wellington College (41-0) to win tournament.

Congratulations to all those involved!

Mid-Term Reports October 2007

Parents should be aware of the change in the reporting arrangements this year at mid-term. In the past we have sent out an ‘Attitude and Progress’ report for each child in the school. However, we have found these to be counter productive in terms of motivating students for the January examinations. Since many of the teachers had taught the students for a few weeks only, and did not always have fully objective data to base their grades on, they tended to be generous in their estimates.

This mid-term we are highlighting only those students who give us cause for concern, and are setting up support programmes for them.

We plan to begin our revision programmes at the start of December to prepare our  students for their important examinations in January.

Realisiation of the Dream 14th September 2007

On 14th September 2007, Minister Edwin Poots was in attendance whenever our Mayor,   Cllr Edwin Stevenson officially opened the new Synthetic Sports Surface at the rear of the school.

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PARENTS’ MEETINGS

2007-2008

Wednesday 7th November 2007 (4-6 pm) Year 8
Thursday 6th December 2007 (4-6 pm) Year 13
Wednesday 13th February 2008 (4-6 pm) Year 10
Tuesday 11th March 2008 (4-6 pm) Year 9
Tuesday 8th April 2008 (4-6 pm) Year 11


CHILD PROTECTION (Photographs) September 2007

From time to time photographs of pupils are taken by the school photographer and by members of the press. If you would prefer that photographs are not taken of your child, please inform the school in writing.

NUT ALLERGIES September 2007

There are now several pupils in school who suffer from a serious allergy to nuts. Parents are requested, in so far as it is possible, to ensure that no nuts, or products containing them, are brought to school. As even the slightest trace of nuts can provoke a serious reaction, it is important that anyone who has eaten nut products before school clean their hands and teeth carefully. Thank you for your co-operation.

INTERNET AND SCHOOL NETWORK PERMISSION September 2007

Below is the code of conduct for the use of the school network and Internet, to which every student must agree before obtaining access. If you DO NOT want your child/children to have Internet access, please inform the Headmaster of your decision in writing.

Code of Conduct For Use Of The School Network & The Internet
The simplified code of conduct applies at all times, in and out of school hours, whilst using school equipment.
Please read it carefully: it involves potential criminal action as well as breach of school rules.

You must not:
• Use anyone else’s Username.
• Download games or other programs from the Internet.
• Use chatlines or external email services (eg Hotmail).
• Send, access or display offensive messages or pictures.
• Give your name, address, telephone number or any other personal information about yourself or others to anyone you write to.
• Use or send bad language.
• Intentionally waste resources thus preventing use by others.

You should:
• Only, with permission, access websites that are appropriate for use in school.
• Be careful of what you say to others and how you say it.
• Respect copyright and trademarks. (You cannot copy material without give credit to the person or company that owns it.)
• Check with a teacher before opening e-mail attachments or completing on-line questionnaires or subscription forms.

Please note:
• User areas on the school network will be closely monitored and staff may review your files and communications to maintain system integrity.
• Failure to follow the code will result in loss of access and further disciplinary action may be taken if appropriate.
• If applicable, external agencies may be involved, as certain activities may constitute a criminal offence.
Child Safety Awareness – Internet Chat Rooms E-Mail
I’m sure you are aware of many publicised cases where unsuspecting children and teenagers have been “groomed” into running away with unsavoury individuals whom they have met via chat rooms and other websites.

The Internet can be a dangerous place. Please monitor your child’s web activities and be very aware of the sites to which they have access.

 

 
 
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