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Welcome to Robert Clack School

I am proud to welcome you to the Robert Clack School website. As a former pupil and member of staff for the past 20 years, the school and our pupils mean a great deal to me. I believe that Robert Clack is a very special place; we have a strong sense of community and strive for excellence in all that we do. 


We are committed to delivering a broad and balanced education, one which appreciates the importance of academic qualifications, but one which also recognises the value of vocational qualifications and the extra-curricular of sport, drama, music, the arts and debate. 


Our ethos permeates every aspect of life at Robert Clack School and cultivates the values of mutual respect, compassion, discipline, high expectations and aspirations and hard work. By embracing these values, we believe that our pupils will be able to fulfil their ambitions in life, whatever they may be.


We are proud, but never complacent.


Mr R Taylor – Executive Headteacher

Welcome to the Robert Clack School


I am proud to welcome you to the Robert Clack School website. As a former pupil and member of staff for the past 20 years, the school and our pupils mean a great deal to me. I believe that Robert Clack is a very special place; we have a strong sense of community and strive for excellence in all that we do. 


We are committed to delivering a broad and balanced education, one which appreciates the importance of academic qualifications, but one which also recognises the value of vocational qualifications and the extra-curricular of sport, drama, music, the arts and debate. 


Our ethos permeates every aspect of life at Robert Clack School and cultivates the values of mutual respect, compassion, discipline, high expectations and aspirations and hard work. By embracing these values, we believe that our pupils will be able to fulfil their ambitions in life, whatever they may be.


We are proud, but never complacent.


Mr R Taylor – Executive Headteacher


Mutual Respect - Compassion - Discipline - High Expectations & Aspirations - Hard Work

School Notices

Parent Webinar

Our next parent webinar takes place on Tuesday 4th February and will be on 'How tyou can make technology an ally'. If you have missed the webinar, you can watch the recorded video. Please use this link to join the webinar.


Newsletters

Our latest secondary school newsletter has been published with a roundup of all the activities and experiences that our  students have experienced so far this academic year.


Achieve Excellence Programme

Our Achieve excellence programme aims to support students and their parents/carers with their learning journey through school. We have recently held our 'Meet the form tutor evening' and a 'Year 10 Parental Seminar' as part of the programme. You can download the handout and the PowerPoint from the Meet the Form Tutor evening, a copy of the handout from the Year 10 Parent Seminar as well as this guidebook with suggestions of how you can support your child.


Exam Results and Certificates

Here is an update about how we store your exam results and certificates:

  • Results will be kept for the year they are taken plus 6 years, this means that we will only hold results for students up to the age of 25.
  • Certificates will be held for 12 months. (From the January following the summer exams). 
  • Certificates cannot be issued during exam periods.
  • Results after the age of 25 can be obtained from the relevant Exam Boards and Certificates after 12 months can also be obtained from the Boards at a cost to the student.


Start for Life

Family Hubs are centres which, have been developed to support families with children and young people aged 0-19 years to receive early help / support to overcome a range of difficulties and build stronger relationships with their communities. You can find out more about these here.



Parenting Programme

Barking and Dagenham's Family Hub have shared details of their Parenting Programmes 2025. You can find out more from this flyer and can see their timetable here. If you wish to sign up for these programmes, please use this link.


Community and Family Hubs Newsletter

Please use this link to access the Community and Family Hubs newsletter from Barking and Dagenham.


PTA Events and Meetings

Our PTA provide a variety of events throughout the year to raise money to support our students. You can find out more about their events and the upcoming meetings here.


Tapestry

We use  Tapestry, a secure learning journal, to record our reception students learning and progress. Parents of reception students can find out more about using Tapestry using these guides: -


Money, Debt and Tenancy Advice for Families

Debt Free Advice, Citizen’s Advice and Homes and Money Hub will have caseworkers available for drop in sessions to help with issues including (but not limited to):

  • Priority Arrears (Council Tax, Rent, Utilities)
  • Non-Priority Debts (Credit Cards, Loans etc)
  • Consumer rights
  • Support with Benefits/Grants

For more information, please see click here.


Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

Your students had such a huge impact on me that I cannot even put it into words. I left the day taking the full energy of these young people with me.  It was such an emotional experience for me. To hear your students discuss so confidently their dreams and hopes for their future, truly inspired me. 

A Level Results Day: -

"The A Level journey has been tough but with the endless support given by my teachers I was able to make it through." (Nayeem)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

Your pupils consistently demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm, ambition, and professionalism way beyond their years.  You should be very proud of the way they excellently represented themselves and your school.  I am sure they will go on to achieve success in their chosen endeavours and I wish them all the very best for their futures.

A Level Results Day: -

"Feeling great about my results - 2 years of dedication paid off and I could not be more thankful to all the people that supported me and believed in me." (Sufiyan)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

The future is secure if the students I saw on Wednesday area anything to go by. Each and every one was informed, engaging and self-aware. I was particularly impressed by the number who were prepared to challenge back -  demonstrating a sense of enquiry.


A Level Results Day: -

“I am really happy that my hard work over the past two years has been put to good use. I want to thank my teachers for their dedication in helping me to attain these grades.” (Oladipupo)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

I just wanted to thank you so much for the amazing day we had at Robert Clack yesterday with your year 10 students. Every student I saw was truly inspiring. They seemed to be naturally well-mannered and were so professional in their approach to the interviews.


A Level Results Day: -

I am absolutely thrilled with my results – I could not be happier. I want to express my gratitude to all those who helped me along the way. It wasn't easy but we got there in the end.” (Anthony)

Feedback from Year 10 Stock Exchange Visit: -

Your pupils were so engaged, eloquent and so polite. The volunteers had such an amazing time working with them.

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

I really enjoyed coming back to the school and was blown away by how well the students performed and how professional they are. Their ambition and energy were infectious and everyone I spoke to knows where they want to go and how they will get there. Great to see the talent coming through Robert Clack, everyone at the school should be very proud.

A Level Results Day: -

“I feel very overwhelmed and very grateful. I am thankful to my amazing teachers and my dear friends. I know I have worked hard and I am so happy that after achieving A*A*A*, I will study Biomedical Science at University of Warwick.” (Mahadia)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

Thank you for bringing such a well behaved bunch of students along that were engaged throughout. They were so well mannered and polite too. We were so impressed with how quickly they came up with their ideas and how confident they all were with their delivery

A Level Results Day: -

"I am glad my hard work has paid off and I have got the grades I deserve. I am grateful for everyone who has helped me to get to this point." (Leonis)

Feedback from Year 10 Employer's Day: -

It was a brilliant afternoon, with a wonderful bunch of young people. Some bright futures ahead, no doubt.

A Level Results Day: -

“I want to thank the business and sports departments and also the Sixth Form Team for supporting me all the way and helping me to achieve my so successful results. Remember to stay dedicated and do not give up!” (Ellie)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

Your students had such a huge impact on me that I cannot even put it into words. I left the day taking the full energy of these young people with me.  

A Level Results Day: -

"The A Level journey has been tough but with the endless support given by my teachers I was able to make it through." (Nayeem)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

I just wanted to thank you so much for the amazing day we had at Robert Clack yesterday with your year 10 students. Every student I saw was truly inspiring. 

A Level Results Day: -

"I am glad my hard work has paid off and I have got the grades I deserve. I am grateful for everyone who has helped me to get to this point." (Leonis)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

The future is secure if the students I saw on Wednesday area anything to go by. Each and every one was informed, engaging and self-aware.

A Level Results Day: -

"Feeling great about my results - 2 years of dedication paid off and I could not be more thankful to all the people that supported me and believed in me" (Sufian)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

Your pupils consistently demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm, ambition, and professionalism way beyond their years.  You should be very proud of the way they excellently represented themselves and your school.  

Feedback from Stock Exchange Visit: -

Your pupils were so engaged, eloquent and so polite. The volunteers had such an amazing time working with them.

A Level Results Day: -

“I am really happy that my hard work over the past two years has been put to good use. I want to thank my teachers for their dedication in helping me to attain these grades.” (Oladipupo)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

It was a brilliant afternoon, with a wonderful bunch of young people. Some bright futures ahead, no doubt

A Level Results Day: -

“I feel very overwhelmed and very grateful. I am thankful to my amazing teachers and my dear friends. I know I have worked hard and I am so happy that after achieving A*A*A*, I will study Biomedical Science at University of Warwick.” (Mahadia)

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

I really enjoyed coming back to the school and was blown away by how well the students performed and how professional they are. Their ambition and energy were infectious and everyone I spoke to knows where they want to go and how they will get there.

Year 10 Employer's Day Feedback: - 

Thank you for bringing such a well behaved bunch of students along that were engaged throughout. They were so well mannered and polite too. We were so impressed with how quickly they came up with their ideas and how confident they all were with their delivery.

A Level Results Day: -

“I want to thank the business and sports departments and also the Sixth Form Team for supporting me all the way and helping me to achieve my so successful results. Remember to stay dedicated and do not give up!” (Ellie)

School News

By npower February 10, 2025
' We believe every young person has a story to tell and the capacity to tell it.' A small group of RCS students were selected to take part in the Write Back programme. Write Back is a superb opportunity for students to grow in confidence with their creative writing and be able to express themselves. We asked our students: What did Write Back do for you? What were the benefits for your academic progress? Would you recommend it to younger students? Rubaiya Write Back was the core reason of me being more confident in myself as well as developing public speaking and literature skills. This is an amazing opportunity for those who are eager to write but don't know where to start or to boost their self-confidence. In Write Back, we worked as a team rather than just individuals to write our stories, making it as great socialising opportunity so I would definitely recommend it to younger pupils at Robert Clack. Zainab Writeback was an interesting experience which included socialising with different people and connecting using games. It was a unique weekly event that was fun with friends and meeting and engaging with various individuals. Sumaiya Write- Back is an exciting and unique experience, and I truly enjoyed it. Each session we get to talk about ideas for soon-to-be-published stories and is also a great opportunity to socialise and have fun. What I thought might feel stressful was actually quite the opposite; it was very welcoming. Hafsa I enjoyed and loved my experience at Write Back as it helped me express my creativity. Write Back is all about sharing, soon to be published, story ideas with others free of judgement. I am glad to have had the opportunity where I could socialise with others, through games and sweets, and improve my own writing.
By npower February 8, 2025
After a break of 5 years, we are delighted to be participating in the Jack Petchey Count on Us Maths Challenge again. Our first sessions have commenced with a probability game called Hedgehog, and a very large dice! We are confident that our students will excel and I look forward to updating you as they progress through the different rounds against schools across London. Maybe they will even make it to the Grand Final at City Hall!
By npower February 5, 2025
Cricket Leaders Our Cricket Leaders had their first event of the year in January at Becontree Leisure Centre. This event saw 9 Primary Schools and over 150 students attend. They set up and delivered cricket based activities as well as umpired the 3 T’s tournament at the end. Before Christmas, our young leaders completed 3 after school sessions that were a part of a cricket course for them to gain their Young Leaders Award and I am proud to say they have all passed and achieved this!  Our leaders have more events coming up this year, including umpiring Dynamos Cricket for SEND students that will help them progress to the London Youth Games; umpiring the borough Dynamo cricket tournament as well as the county finals that will be held at the County Cloud. These students have gone above and beyond to gain confidence, professionalism and general understanding of rules surrounding games. It has been incredible to see these girls speak in front of not only students but teachers, adapt their activities to the needs of the students and remain enthusiastic throughout. Well done! Miss Robbins

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