Find out more about Thurstable.
Our aim is to communicate useful information with Students, Parents, Staff, Governors and the local community. Please use the links located to the top and left of this page to navigate and view the information you require about Thurstable School.
Children In Need 2009
Only students being sponsored for Children In Need should come to school in non-uniform. All other students must be in normal school uniform.
Former Students
Former Year 11 students can collect their coursework and exam certificates on Tuesday 5 January 2010 from the former Youth Club between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Entrance will be via the side door from the car park.
Former Year 12 and Year 13 students can collect their coursework from 4.00pm from the former Youth Club. Exam certificates will be available from the Sixth Form Common Room until 6.30pm where there will be a small drinks reception with members of staff and other former students.
If you are unable to attend please make arrangements for someone to collect your coursework and certificates on your behalf. This person must bring formal ID.
Exam certificates can also be collected from Main Reception up until 5.00pm on Friday 8 January. Unfortunately coursework will only be available on Tuesday 5 January.
The Examination Board have asked us to remind former students about the importance of looking after final examinations certificates carefully. Replacement certificates can only be issued where a certificate has been destroyed accidentally (i.e. fire, theft or flood). Applications need to be supported by a statement from the relevant source. Any unclaimed certificates will be destroyed after a period of 12 months.
Mersea buses pick up times
| PICK UP POINT | BUS DEPARTURE TIME |
|---|---|
| Mersea Primary School | 7.45 am |
| MICA Centre | 7.48 am |
| Upland | 7.50 am |
| The Stroud | 7.53 am |
| Peldon Village | 7.55 am |
Swine Flu - Latest
The latest guidance for schools on swine flu is as follows:
Staff or students who have significant symptoms should stay at home, take advice from NHS direct, and return to school when they are feeling better. Confirmed cases of swine flu should be reported to the school, who will update the Local Authority.
There is no need for anyone without symptoms to be off school.
The school will remain open unless the number of staff unable to work reaches a level where the school cannot safely open. In this case we will look first at partial closure for some year groups only.
Download Swine Flu Information letter PDF (64KB)
Children and Young People’s Plan 2009-11
Please open this document link to view a snapshot of what the CYPP will cover and a questionnaire for your completion. If you return your completed form by 30th June 2009 you will have a chance of winning a prize.
Colchester Schools Reorganisation
Please click here to read letter from the Head Teacher. (91KB PDF)
What is ContactPoint?
All children and young people should get the best possible start in life. ContactPoint aims to make services better for children and young people. It is a contacts list for people who work with children and young people. It will provide them with a quick way to find out who else is working with the same child, making it easier for them to work as a team and deliver more coordinated support.
To read more please download PDF document (113KB)
Pupil Attendance
- 1. Absences must be phoned in by parents on the day of absence to the pupil services office, stating the reason for the absence.
- 2. In view of the negative impact on academic progress, we do not grant holiday leave for students during term time except in the most exceptional circumstances. Should parents/Guardians feel that there are such exceptional circumstances, they should put their request in writing to Mr M Lloyd. Such requests must be made prior to any arrangements being booked.
School Profile
To view the most recent profile of the school click here.
Email Communication
To find out more click here.
Message from our Headteacher
Welcome to the Thurstable School, Sports College and Sixth Form Centre website, which, like the rest of the school continues to develop and improve. I trust that you will find what you are looking for on the site – please let us know if you don’t.
We as a Sports College deliver outstanding sport and physical education for our pupils, and our Schools Sports Partnership continues to be a nationally recognised model of excellence, making a major contribution to sport and physical education in over 100 partner schools. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, trips and visits, including residential experiences, and our creative arts productions are exceptional in terms of both their quality and the number and range of pupils they involve and inspire. We have a thriving Parents, Teachers and Friends Association, strong and developing links with other schools, training providers and businesses in the area, and our standing in the local community is high.
