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Parents' Evenings

and

Options Evening

Our Year 9 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday 23rd January. You can access more information by clicking on the link and find out more about our online system using this link.


The Year 9 Options Evening will take place on Thursday 30th January from 5pm - 7pm on our Gosfield Road site. Parents/Carers will be emailed information about this evening nearer the time

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

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 December 20, 2024
The Robert Clack choir had the great pleasure of participating in three carol services this December. The first service took place at CU London on the 3rd of December, to celebrate the commencement of festivities and the lighting of the Christmas tree. This was organising by the Borough of Barking and Dagenham, and our choir joined other schools. Excitedly, Robert Clack choir opened the event by performing first, after a wonderful speech by the Mayor. The next service took place at Dagenham Green, a construction site that is due to open their brand-new houses and flats. The Robert Clack choir sang festive carols on the 5th of December, amongst the pleasing crowd and Santa! As an appreciation, our students were given lots of free gifts and featured on their website! Lastly, The Robert Clack choir annually visits The Mercury and Queens Hospital. Every year, the choir sings in the community to raise money for King George and Queen's hospital. The choir received lots of positive feedback from the community and public, continuing to spread the Christmas Cheer, even in some of the dreary weather that has been on show lately!
By npower December 15, 2024
'Belatedly the London Cricket cup medals arrived at the school a few months late. It did revive the memories of what was an unprecedently successful Summer of Cricket in 2024. The year 8s narrowly lost in the final of the Reigate sixes to Reeds school, then unfortunately went down to a strong City of London side in the semi finals of the cup, a fine win over Norlington School saved the season in the London League. Special thanks must go to Vyasin Sarma Srividyanandan who skippered the side fantastically well throughout the year. Plus to Callum Salmon for his excellent wicketkeeping. The year 9s went one better by doing something that no year group has ever done at Robert Clack, win an Essex Cup. This they did this by beating King Edward VI Grammar school at Billericay cricket club. A brilliant team, there were so many great performances; Ismail Rumjaun's belligerent batting, Manthan's wily spin and George Miller's phenomenal keeping spring to mind. Finally, through it all, the best performances was reserved for the year 10's London cup win away at Kingsdale, South London. Having came through a gruelling cup campaign to beat Barking Abbey, Norlington, Gable Hall, Brampton and Mayfield they had to chase 128 against a very confident and fancied Kingsdale. This they did with hard hitting contributions from Vyasin, Muhammad Ahmed and Captain Fantastic Maswer Mansoor. The latter's contribution throughout the season in all three components of batting, fielding and bowling were integral to the team's success. We are hoping to have at least as successful Summer of 2025.
By npower December 15, 2024
This month, the Year 12 and 13 Religious Studies pupils had the opportunity to attend a prestigious A Level conference. It took place in a beautiful Cathedral at the heart of Central London. During the trip, students had the opportunity to attend face-to-face, subject-specific events led by leading experts in their fields. These sessions were designed to make a significant impact on their learning outcomes. Topics ranged from life after death to the status of an embryo. Students were able to engage directly with renowned scholars, gaining valuable insights and perspectives that enriched their academic experience. One scholar the pupils had the chance to meet was Professor Daphne Hampson. She is a well-known speaker who is integral to the A Level RS exam specification. The event proved to be an exceptional opportunity for students to learn from top-tier academics, offering them a unique and impactful learning experience. Thank you to Mr Carter and the RE department for organising this trip!  Religious Education Department

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