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A warm welcome to everyone goes out to everyone. There is lots happening this week so I will get down to mentioning them.  

Spring Syllabus

This spring term has a duration of eleven weeks and consists of lessons, mock exams, and real exams; it’s all about preparation. The first thing to note is that the mock exams are just before the February half term, from Monday the 17th to Friday the 22nd; these exams will be during the school day. The RSL music exams are at the end of the term, on Monday the 31st of March and Tuesday the 1st of April 2025 (see Learning Diary). Again, my sound advice is to keep abreast of each lesson by observing the Learning Diary and its contents for this term.

Catch-Up Lessons

Unless there are very good reasons, catch-up lessons will NOT be automatic this term. It really is a short term. The last thing everyone wants is the added stress of ‘fitting’ everything in. So, the less disruption, the better.

Homework Assignment

Some students were unfortunately unable to complete their homework assignments. The homework assignment kicks off the year as we mean to go on. Those students will find the mock exams challenging, and the results of this could lead to many concerns. It is advisable for students to talk to their parents about their concerns, and in turn, for parents to talk with the tutors. It is important to note that if a student is not ready, they will not be made to sit the exam until they are.

Music Exams

Including this week and the half term, there are six (6) weeks to the mock exams and twelve (12) weeks to the music exams. Everyone knows that entry to the real exams in March is subject to the results achieved after the mocks. Please note that we run exams just once in the academic year. As the saying goes, failure to prepare is preparing to fail!

I-Play Music Marketplace

Are you looking for that second-hand musical instrument, or looking to sell your one? Visit our marketplace. If you want to advertise, do it here! Send us photos of your musical equipment, and we will do our best to advertise them here for you. https://www.iplaymusic.org/post/updates

[Budget drumkit by Carlsboro, perfect for a beginner]

Student of the Week

Every week, the student who makes a significant achievement will be selected as Student of the Week, and it will be linked to progress aligned with the current syllabus on the Learning Diary. This week, it has been so close that I have to name not one, but seven (7) students who share this achievement. These students will have their certificates presented to them (along with all the others before them) at this year's Concert & Presentation Awards. The students are Adam, James, Jasmine, Jonah, Mya, Shahina, and Yannis. They have all demonstrated how the Homework Assignment SHOULD be done, including completion of Periods A and B with in-depth explanations. Well done to all of you!

Have a very productive week and I look forward as always to seeing everyone doing well.

Myke Masters Lewis