Le Rocquier School

Sports Day

Dear Parent / Carer

This year’s Sports Day will take place on Friday 21st June at the FB Fields, beginning at 8.45am and finishing at 3.00pm. All students in Years 7, 8 and 9 will take part in their chosen track and field events on the day.
Students who are dropped off by parents can use the FB car park. There is limited space to lock up bicycles and we regret that the school is not able to take responsibility for their security. Bicycles must not be taken in the track area. It is suggested that students consider leaving bicycles at home for this special day.

The school buses will run as normal and will drop off and pick up at FB Fields on route to and from Le Rocquier School. Should the weather be too bad to run the event this will be announced on BBC Radio Jersey, Channel 103, the school website and school Twitter and Facebook account by 7.30am and the buses will be directed to school for a normal day of lessons. We will reschedule the Sports Day as soon as possible.
Parents and carers are invited to watch and support their child on the day and are requested to obtain a visitor badge from the member of staff at the entrance to the track. The timetable for the day is attached, allowing you to plan for your attendance. Please be aware that these are approximate times only. Spectators will be required to sit in the designated area and will not be permitted to mix with the students, cross the track or stand on the infield.

Clothing
Every student will be taking part in at least two events, so ALL students are required to attend the event in the full Le Rocquier PE kit of plain white t-shirt, red shorts/skort, white socks and suitable trainers/spikes.
Weather
It is the responsibility of each student to be prepared for all weather conditions by bringing sun cream, hats, hay fever medication and waterproof clothing as appropriate.
Food and Drink
Students are advised to bring all food and drink they require for the day with them. They will be able to purchase a limited variety of drinks and snacks at the event. It is strongly recommended that students bring enough water to remain hydrated throughout the day. No student will be allowed to leave the FB Fields to purchase food and drink.
Non-participation
If students are injured or unwell and not able to take part in their event they MUST bring a note to this effect from a parent/carer and must still come dressed in their PE kit.
Behaviour expectations
It goes without saying that the highest standards of behaviour will be expected of all students, with the emphasis on taking part, supporting their house and striving to perform to the best of their ability. Any poor behaviour may result in parents being asked to collect their child from FB or students will be returned to school.
I trust we can rely on your continued support for this special event. We look forward to cheering excitedly and watching our students break a few track records!

Welcome to Le Rocquier

Details: Category: School Admin School Admin

Headteacher: Mr A Adkin.
Address:
Le Rocquier School
La Grande Route de St Clement.
St Clement, Jersey.
JE2 6QP.
Telephone: (01534) 855876.

Le Rocquier School - Our School, Our Education, Our Future.
The new Le Rocquier school building opened in February 2006; a modern, spacious and innovative building that is a focus for our dynamic learning community. In the following profile we have highlighted some of the areas that will be of interest to prospective parents and students.

Pastoral Care
We place a high priority on the pastoral care of students. Each year group in the school is divided into a number of form groups looked after by a tutor, supported by a Head of Year, both of whom will normally stay with the year group as students move through the school. An intensive Induction Programme for Year 6 students exists to help make their transition to Le Rocquier School a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Key staff visit each primary school, and students enjoy a two day induction programme where they follow a special timetable and meet other students and staff. Some students are invited to our extended induction programme which culminates in a Summer Learning Festival during the summer holiday.

Curriculum
In order to make the transition to secondary school as smooth as possible, year 7 have their own school within the main school called ‘Little Rocq’. This means that they have their own team of staff and can enjoy all the facilities without having to share them with the older students. This has been highly successful and this arrangement is popular with students and parents/carers. In the majority of subjects where student numbers allow, setting occurs so that teaching can support student ability. We use academic data to set challenging targets and feedback progress to parents three times a year.

Students follow the Jersey Curriculum through Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and will enjoy a very wide range of options at Key Stage 4. Careers and Personal guidance is an important part of the curriculum. Over 90% of students stay on in full-time education.

Extra-curricular
We offer a full programme of extra-curricular activities. These include a full PE programme, homework club, Science Club, drama productions, sign-language classes, charity work, art club and First Aid training. Our Library and ICT suites are open to all year groups at all break times and after school for learning activities. Activities Week in the Summer Term offers students a wide range of interesting on and off island activities.

Special Needs
There is a strong commitment to Special Educational Needs. We have a team of Special Needs teachers and Teaching Assistants. Links with external agencies are strong. Le Rocquier has strong partnerships with a variety of outside agencies who contribute to the school’s Multi Agency Support Team (MAST). The Island’s provision for students with impaired hearing is located at Le Rocquier.

Student Leadership
A leadership development programme is in place for students to follow from year 7 to year 11. These opportunities include helping to receive visitors, library volunteers, peer readers, sports leaders, student mentors, both Senior and Junior head boys / head girls and prefect roles. A successful School Council, which manages its own budget, is run by students for students.

International
All students are assigned a House when they arrive. The Houses are based on five of the continents to support the school’s international dimension. Le Rocquier is the first school in the Channel Islands to win the British Council’s International School Award. All aspects of the curriculum have an international content so that students can learn about global issues and their place in a rapidly changing world. Close links have been developed with schools in France and Kenya.

Investors in People
The school was awarded the ‘Investors in People’ at Gold Level in 2013 and is designated as an Investor in People ‘Champion’, which demonstrates the commitment and dedication of a strong and well-qualified staff team that works together to improve the quality of teaching and learning at Le Rocquier. We are hoping in the future to secure sponsorship to allow us to reapply for this award.

Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA)
In 2013, Le Rocquier was again awarded the LPPA which recognizes the extensive work undertaken with parents and carers including our Parenting courses and support groups.

Students at Le Rocquier School are well-motivated. National examination results are very good and show extremely good Value Added in many subjects.