Spring Break

Spring break is here for Gateway Connect and we are closed for 2 weeks. This term has been a good one as we have watched students settle down in to their routine and become more mature. They are starting to follow instructions, attend classes more reguarly and manage to sit on their chair for more [...]

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Gateway Connect BBQ

Gateway Connect had an impromptu BBQ on Thursday 10th March for all the students and staff. The BBQ was split between the Year 11s before they left the centre in the morning and the Year 10s after their afternoon break.

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Important notice for Parent/Carer and Learners

Dear Parent/Carer Due to a change in management and Health and Safety issues it has been agreed with the Board of Gateway Connect that the unit will be closed to students until the 17th January 2011. In order for us to proceed in the New Year we will need to see both parents and students [...]

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Social Media CPD training for Gateway Connect staff

Today I had some social media CPD training planned for the staff here at Gateway Connect. I covered how to use the Gateway Connect Facebook account and how to update the Gateway Connect blog with posts with pictures. But we started with some drawing first. I asked the staff to blindfold themselves and use the [...]

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Effective CPD for Gateway Connect staff

Today has seen a landmark move by the staff at Gateway Connect to improve the skills and knowledge for all staff working at the school. Yesterday saw Peter, the new head of the school, deliver a short training session on developing schemes of work and thinking about new qualifications.

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