Parents Area

Welcome to the Parents Area section. Here you will find all the important information and dates.

FREE BIKE MAINTENANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Please find attached a list of the Basic Bike Maintenance classes that we have planned over the next few weeks

1. Wed 26 May 4-6pm Uni Students/Staff

2. Tue 1 June 10-12am Family

3. Tue 1 June 2-4pm Family

4. Tue 1 June 6-8pm Adult

5. Wed 2 June 9-11am Family

6. Sat 5 June 9-11am Adult

7. Sat 5 June 11.30 -1.30pm Adult

All classes will be held at Re-Cycle, Colchester a maximum of 8 people and will run for 2 hours. Participants will be encouraged to bring their own bikes to the classes. The classes are intended to provide a an introduction to basic bike maintenance and will focus on teaching people to check their bike for basic safety and will teach in particular puncture repair and correct adjustment of brakes. Classes are free to all participants thanks to a grant from Cycle Colchester .

We hope that the classes will appeal to people who have a bicycle but do not have the skills or who cannot afford to have maintenance or repairs carried out. We believe that there are many people to whom this causes a barrier to prevent them from using their bike and enjoying from the many benefits of cycling of which we are all aware.

In the future we may well hold another series of classes targeted at cyclists who wish to add to their basic skills. These would cover more advanced topics such as setting up of gears and stripping and maintenance of wheel hubs etc.

Bookings will be taken by Matt Lawford (who will be providing the training with Richard Evans) on 07889 124001. Both instructors are Cytech qualified.

Family Learning Courses

Below is a list of learning courses families can take part in:

Confident Children - Wilson Marriage.pdf (64.49 kB)

Confident Children - Wilson Marriage 2.pdf (149.59 kB)

Dealing With Difference - The Ark.pdf (131.60 kB)

Family Art & Craft - Wilson Marriage.pdf (226.74 kB)

Family Art & Craft, The Hythe Community Centre.pdf (299.84 kB)

SAM Learning

Here at the Gilberd school we are always looking for ways to extend our students’ learning. Part of our improvement programme involves the use of SAM Learning, a unique online service that covers all subjects. SAM has a proven track record; studies have shown that using the service leads to better exam results.

SAMS for parents.pdf (100.23 kB)

Parents Evening Dates

Year 7 Parents Evening X Pop Wed 24th Feb
Year 7 Parents Evening Y Pop Wed 3rd March

Year 9 Parents Evening X Pop Wed 17th March
Year 9 Parents Evening Y Pop Wed 24th March

Year 10 Parents Evening X Pop Wed 28th April
Year 10 Parents Evening Y Pop Wed 5th May

Reports Dates

School Menu

week 1.pdf (7.59 kB)

week 2.pdf (8.31 kB)

week 3.pdf (8.41 kB)

week 4.pdf (8.37 kB)