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Chatter 23 - Autumn 2022

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Published: Saturday, 22 October 2022 13:07

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DCGS Chatter members have worked incredibly hard on creating this edition of the school newspaper for you, bringing you a variety of articles from members of the team across the school community in our tribute edition to Queen Elizabeth.

We have, as always, so many fangtastic articles within this edition. We hope you have as much fun reading it, as we have had putting this edition together for you. We have had reporters focusing on the various events that have been held across the school, a spooky short story & our competition poem winners, news on the amazing amount raised at the book fair and we have also have lots of interesting articles on Queen Elizabeth, including her IB learner profile and King Charles. 

If anyone would like to join the Chatter team, we meet in the library twice a week at lunchtime, find out more details by emailing Mrs Cronin, Mrs Finlay, Mrs Roger or asking your mentor or head of year when we return. All students from across the school & staff are very welcome, if you aren't very good at writing, we always need a hand at new ideas editing, page design or you could create some art! 

Chatter would like to wish all DCGS students, staff, the PTA and their families a safe & happy half term. The Chatter team would like you to all have a good well-earned rest over the holidays, so grab a warm autumn drink or a bowl of pumpkin soup and enjoy Chatter 23.

  Chatter 23 - Autumn 2022

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Webinars for Parents/Carers

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Published: Monday, 17 October 2022 19:05

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Schools and Colleges Early Support Service

Information regarding Webinars for Parents/Carers - November 2022

We would like to invite you to attend the November 2022 webinar series specially tailored for parents/carers of adolescents, in collaboration with the Schools and Colleges Early Support Service.  

Five topics have been chosen to reflect core developmental processes in adolescence and common difficulties parents can struggle with. The content is psychoeducational, strategy-based and solution focused. The webinars will cover the following topics:

Adolescent self–harm: how to make sense of it and when to seek support

• Managing teen behaviour that challenges: tips and tricks
• Anxiety in adolescence: how can parents help? 
• Weathering the storms of strong teen emotions: do’s, don’ts and when to consider talking to someone
• Building resilience, staying connected and nurturing your relationship with your teen

 Further details on each webinar are below. To register please click on the relevant Zoom link.

Adolescent self–harm: how to make sense of it and when to seek support

Date: Tuesday 1 November 2022

Adolescence brings about many challenges, including insecurity, self-consciousness, anxiety about one’s own body, and peer pressure. It is not uncommon for teenagers to engage in some self-harmful behaviour for a period of time, for instance cutting, hair pulling or scratching. Understandably, these behaviours can be very concerning, distressing, and confusing for parents. This webinar will provide an overview of the risk factors and methods of self-harm. It will explore the various reasons why young people may self-harm and offer ideas on how parents can talk to and support their teens. Lastly, it will discuss instances of self-harmful behaviour that may require professional support. Places on this webinar won’t be limited and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end. 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://annafreud.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEufu2qrTotEt1DWEU8S4QXqBU5bRhfg78Y

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Managing teen behaviour that challenges: tips and tricks

Date: Friday 11 November 2022

Most adolescents will at some stage in their development engage in behaviour that parents find challenging and worrying, for instance, substance misuse, being overly argumentative and rejecting, oppositional behaviour and excessive social media use. It can become difficult for parents to find ways of discussing their concerns with their teens who may increasingly not want to hear any advice their parents have to offer. This webinar will provide an overview of adolescent development and the brain, including common challenging behaviours during adolescence. It will discuss different parenting styles and offer tips for parents on how to approach and discuss challenging behaviour with teens, and how to set boundaries. Places on this webinar won’t be limited and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://annafreud.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwld-uhrzgsHdEMqcScQlvXo6DGDoAP0la5

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Anxiety in adolescence: how can parents help? 

Date: Monday 14 November 2022

It is normal to sometimes feel anxious, however for some adolescents, anxiety can become a significant problem that stops them from doing things, e.g., talking to new people, going out with friends, or doing their best in exams. The focus of this webinar will be on what parents/carers can do to help their teens who are experiencing anxiety. It will cover when anxiety is normal vs. problematic, common anxieties during adolescence (exam stress, social anxiety and worries about identity and development), the relationship between parent-child anxiety, and how and when to access support for you and your child. We will also discuss a couple of ‘real world’ examples of common adolescent anxieties and different strategies that may be helpful in those situations. 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://annafreud.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdeippj8pG9OyA9DL9Ka3f8nrCFwxO1If

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Weathering the storms of strong teen emotions: do’s, don’ts and when to consider talking to someone

Date: Monday 21 November 2022

Adolescence inherently consists of many storms that parents, families, and young people have to weather, many of which are driven by an intensity of emotions that is unique to this developmental stage. Teenagers grapple with their own identity, their social relationships, and their need for autonomy, and in turn parents face the challenge of being left out, managing their own reactions to strong teen emotions, and finding different ways of connecting with their teens. This webinar will provide an overview of the changes adolescents go through, why teenagers experience such strong emotional fluctuations and how these are linked to processes in the brain. It will offer ideas on how to support teenager with their strong feelings and what to best avoid. Lastly, the webinar will discuss the difference between normal emotional difficulties in adolescence and issues that may need additional support. Places on this webinar won’t be limited and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://annafreud.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlfuyhqj8vE9WohsO1dpEM4foBbSlVFBNl

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Building resilience, staying connected and nurturing your relationship with your teen

Date: Monday 28 November 2022

Adolescence is a time of insecurity, strong feelings and growing autonomy which naturally affects the parent-child relationship and requires parents to find new ways of connecting with their teenagers. Parents may feel left out and worried, and they may experience a sense of loss over the relationship they used to have with their children when they were younger. This webinar offers ideas on how to maintain and build trust with teenagers, how to stay connected and how to nurture the relationship with their teen. Places on this webinar won’t be limited and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://annafreud.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlfu2hrjsrHNL8A2RMhbU6PrBGZfZAevP0

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Our Patron: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of CambridgeThe Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families is a company limited by guarantee, company number 03819888, and a registered charity, number 1077106.

GCSE results 2022

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Published: Friday, 26 August 2022 10:26

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Year 11 students at Dane Court Grammar School celebrated some excellent GCSE grades on Thursday morning. There were many superb outcomes and individual successes across the year group, with 55% of grades at 7 or above.

Headteacher, Martin Jones, said, “The students have worked exceptionally hard and we are very proud of their achievements. These excellent grades reward the students’ hard work and commitment to their studies, as well as the expertise and dedication of the whole staff team. The students have approached the unprecedented challenges of the last two years with determination and maturity.”

Ben Forward, Deputy Headteacher, added, “The students are very well prepared for post-16 study and we look forward to further success in the Sixth Form. The vast majority of the year group will start their IB courses with us at the start of September.”