NewsletterMay 2025

Dear Parent/Carer,

As we conclude this short but impactful half-term, I am proud to reflect on the many opportunities our students have embraced. We ended the half-term with a wonderful display of Optimism and Hard Work, bringing the entire school community together to raise funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. I’m delighted to share that we exceeded our target of £1,000 by raising an impressive £1,750.39—a result that highlights the generosity of our students and families.

Year 11 GCSE Exams

Our Year 11 students have demonstrated great Tenacity and Hard Work as they began their GCSE exams. Their commitment to our before-school, lunchtime, and after-school booster sessions has been outstanding. I’d also like to recognise the Respect shown by our Year 7–10 students, who have moved quietly and thoughtfully past examination rooms, enabling their peers to do their very best. Please join me in wishing Year 11 continued success as they complete the final stages of their exams after the break.

Half-Term Highlights

This half-term has been full of opportunities for students to demonstrate our TORCH values in action. Highlights include:

Open Doors English Event, celebrating Elizabethan England with Curiosity

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Expeditions, building Tenacity and Hard Work

War Horse theatre visit

Artist-in-residence Emily Cartwright, inspiring Curiosity and creativity

English Schools Athletics Championships, showing Tenacity

VE Day commemorations

Enrichment activities that encouraged Curiosity and Optimism

U14 Girls Football Semi-Finals – a great example of Teamwork and Hard Work

Upcoming Events

The next half-term promises even more opportunities for students to live out our TORCH Characteristics. Please refer to the weekly Bulletin for full details. 

High Expectations

As we pursue our vision of World-Class Learning Opportunities for All, we are committed to maintaining the high standards that help each student reach their full potential. These standards reflect the TORCH Characteristics and are key to our shared success. Thank you for your support with the following:

Punctuality – Hard Work & Respect
Students should arrive at school before 8.25am and be seated in their Tutor Room by 8.30am, ready to start their day with focus and Tenacity.

Uniform – Respect & Pride
Students are expected to wear their full uniform, including blazer and tie, from the moment they enter to the moment they leave the school through the Main Gate. Grey shorts are permitted as part of our summer uniform.

Equipment – Preparedness & Curiosity
Students should be equipped each day to engage in learning. This includes:

2 x black/blue pens and 2 x red pens or 2 x assorted colour Bic pens

1 x pencil

1 x rubber

1 x ruler

1 x scientific calculator (KS4)

The Respect and Hard Work shown by our students, alongside the Optimism and Tenacity of our staff and families, continue to make The Suthers School a place of genuine achievement. Thank you for your continued support.

Wishing you and your family a safe and restful half-term.

Kind regards,
James Griffiths
Deputy Head Teacher

This is a reminder that all student absences must be reported by 8:00am, or as soon as practically possible, each day your child is not attending school.

When reporting an absence, medical/dental appointments, please state:

Your child’s full name

Their tutor group

The reason for the absence (we are unable to accept ‘feeling unwell’ as a reason for absence. Please give details of their illness).

Please report absences via emailing attendance@suthersschool.co.uk or phoning 01636 957690 and Press 1 for Student Absence.

General enquiries - Telephone 01636 957690 option 4 or email contact@suthersschool.co.uk

Form Tutor contact

Please direct emails to contact@suthersschool.co.uk. Our admin staff continue to forward your requests to the appropriate person who will then respond within 48 hours (working hours only). 

Out of Hours Emergency Contacts

To access support please be aware of the following agencies:

·                     Samaritans:  Contact Us | Samaritans or call 116 123 (open 24/7)

·                     Mind:  Home - Mind or call 0300 123 3393 (9am- 6pm Monday to Friday)

·                     The Mix: The Mix - Essential support for under 25s or call 0808 808 4994

·                     Childline:  Childline | Childline or call 0800 1111 (open 24/7)

·                     Nottinghamshire Police: Home | Nottinghamshire Police or call 101

·                     Kooth: Home - Kooth - register for free.

·                     Be U Notts: Be U Support | Free Mental Health Service for Children and Young People​                 or call 0115 708 0008

·                     Young Minds: YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity for Children and Young People                YoungMinds or Text YM to 85258 (open 24/7)

Any urgent safeguarding concerns should be directed to the MASH team on 0300 500 80 90 

Or by email mash.safeguarding@nottscc.gov.uk

Due to a recent number of incidents, we kindly ask that all Parents and Carers refrain from being rude or abusive towards our staff. Anyone presenting such behaviour will be asked to leave immediately. Our staff have the right to end a phone call or request to not continue contact with anyone who they feel is threatening.

To keep up to date with events in school next term please click here

The Suthers School would like to thank all our staff, students and the Newark community for their generous donations today!

                                                   A huge thank you for all cake donations from staff, students and the community for the bake sale.

                                                                                                                    Year 11 Vs Year 10 charity match.

                                                                                    Students gave their support during the football match for Aiden.

Mr Griffiths, Mr Lamb, Miss Jones and Mr Richards got very wet in the Soak the Teacher competition, raising a brilliant £100. Our students took great pleasure in throwing the sponges.