Detentions – An Update
Dear parents/carers
We have reviewed our approach to detentions and I would like to take this opportunity to explain the changes and the reasons behind this. Detentions are issued when students do not make the right choices, such as disrupting lessons, disrespecting their peers or the school environment. Our data shows that students are not sitting their detentions, nor taking accountability for their actions. In order to address this issue, we have reviewed the process to help support students to be accountable for their actions, whilst also maintaining positive relationships with staff, who want the best for them.
In the event a detention is issued by a member of staff, students will be issued a sticker in their Medina black book to inform them of the detention. In addition, parents and carers will receive an email to inform them of the detention, and students will be told during morning lines. This provides students three opportunities to know about their consequences and become more accountable for their actions.
Detentions help provide the opportunity for a restorative conversation to discuss ways to improve the learning experience and remind students of our expectations around being ready to learn, respectful to others and keeping themselves safe. Once a student has had this restorative conversation, their detention is finished and they can resume their break time.
Typically, students would have two opportunities to sit in detention during the school day; one session during break 1, and a second session during break 2. We have reviewed this to hold one detention session during break 1, providing students the opportunity to maximise their social time during break 2.
If a student does not sit their break 1 detention, this is automatically escalated to an SLT detention after school until 4pm. Parents and carers will be informed of this via email, and we appreciate your support in advance with encouraging your child to sit their detention. To extend this, if the SLT detention is not sat, students will be placed within reflection as a consequence of not sitting the detention. Simply put, it is better for your child to have the initial conversation during detention than letting things escalate.
Thank you for your continued support in helping your child to make better choices.
Joe Murdoch
MA, PGCE, BA (Hons)
Associate Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Culture
The Yr 11 boys football team had the opportunity to play together in the 9 a side tournament at Cowes last Thursday. The lads seemed to really enjoy the matches winning 1 losing 1 and drawing 1. Our goals were scored by Eoin. 
On Wednesday, the U15 football team were in action in the annual Spring 6-a-side tournament at Cowes Enterprise College. After some unlucky league results, the girls approached the evening with their usual competitive but relaxed attitude. They played so well, keeping composure in the five, twelve minute games. Outstanding keeping by Eloise kept the other teams at bay. There were other fantastic individual performances and the team gelled well.
