068 EDUCATION School report F
or younger pupils, the month of July in school is generally a fun one! End of term for many schools will happen around the middle of the month, so there’s at least two weeks of fun to be enjoyed fi rst. All the exams are fi nished,
assessment fi gures have been collated and the topic of education can, at last, be fl exible. The event of a school trip, however, is not always
greeted with joy. Many pupils, especially those of primary school age, fi nd the change in routine a cause for huge anxiety, especially if a residential trip is on the cards. For some children, this will be the fi rst time they have ever stayed away without parents or their normal carers. Adults can help prepare the ground for anxious children by talking to teachers and also liaising with other parents. It’s often a good idea to encourage the formation of unoffi cial friendship groups. It’s relatively easy to encourage a child to look out for another pupil, if they are made aware of potential anxiety. Evoking a little empathy is an excellent social skill, which will be invaluable in future years. But probably the most helpful thing you can do for your child is to adhere to the rules. It’s important to remember that this is a regular event for school staff who have experienced just about every possible scenario. Mobile phones, digital devices, copious amounts of sweets and snacks and excess money are usually banned yet despite this, many parents encourage their children to smuggle their contraband aboard. It inevitably leads to problems including disputes within friendship groups. Be positive and encouraging, understand your child’s needs, be brave (some parents are far more upset about letting go of their children for a few days than the kids), and above all else, be respectful of the wishes of teachers who have done all this before.
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Is university elitist?, diary dates and don’t miss out on registering for the 11+, preparing for school trips, should we be testing four-year-olds and news
Caroline Knight
Last chance to register for the Kent Test
The closing date for registrations for the Kent Test, also known as the 11+, is 3rd July. This applies to children who will take the test in Year 6 and are due to start secondary school in September 2020. The Kent Test dates are 12th September, for those who attend Kent schools and 14th September for those who go to school outside the county. There is also a slightly later window for those requiring special arrangements to take the test, for whom applications should be made by 10th July. • For more information, visit
kent.gov.uk
RESULTS!
Those awaiting their International Baccalaureate (IB) results will launch into the month with trepidation, as 5th July is always results day – even if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday. Students need to log onto the IB results site, using their personal code and pin number, then it is –
hopefully – time for celebration!
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