There will be a trip to Thorpe Park on Saturday 24th March.  The coach will leave the school at 8.30am, and return by 6.00pm.  Please note all payment must be in by Friday 2nd March.

The letter and form for the trip can be downloaded here.

On Thursday 2nd February Pent Valley will be a Donation Station for Cancer Research

This means you can do your bit and donate to Cancer Research.

How You Can Help:

Cancer Research will collect all the carrier bags that you can bring into school starting on Monday 30th January. You can do your bit by getting any of your old stuff for example DVDs, Clothes, Toys etc

And.............  FILL THOSE BAGS!

Which ever mini schools gathers the most bags will win the first place trophy that shall be inscribed with that mini school.

(Other trophies will be given for 2nd place etc..)

A Parents’ Guide to Technology, which we have launched at www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/a-parents-guide

The online resource introduces smartphones, gaming devices and other internet-enabled technologies such as the iPod Touch and iPad, helping parents to understand how young people are using these devices as well as the potential risks they may face. There is an FAQ section for each technology, answering some of the common questions that parents have, such as “How can I help my child stay safe when accessing the internet on their smartphone?” and “How might my child communicate with people using their gaming device?”

Pent Valley is proud to be hosting the ‘Chinese World Mathematics Olympics Final’ on Tuesday 17^th January. Last year more than 150 students (aged 10-16) from all around the world took part in this major event. This competition consists of two tests, one paper test, and one module test.

The Chinese instigated the event, and have hosted the competition for many years. They like to compete with other nationalities, and are sending their own team. Some of Pent Valleys students will be competing alongside them. The winner of the competition will receive £1000!

Supporting healthy choices for children and families at Pent Valley Technology College

Do you want to lose weight but don’t know where to start?

Would you like to be fitter and more active?

Are you concerned about your diet?

If the answer is yes to any of the above, then speak to one of the PV Health Team:

Mr Ball (IUS Leader, Health and Fitness) – Located in Dyson, or PE.
Ms Messenger (School Nurse) – Located in the Medical Room.
Mr Wise (PVLC Manager) – Located in the PVLC.

 and make a positive change in 2012.

Last week, Father Christmas made two unscheduled stops at Pent Valley Technology College to talk to visiting primary students.

‘A packet or a can for a Grandad or a Nan’. This was the title of a project involving 6^th Form students from Pent Valley Technology College.