2020 has been a difficult year in so many ways. We have suffered with uncertainty, anxiety, isolation and challenges with our financial situation, health or relationships. One thing that can hold us together and help us get through is kindness. Although we can't change our situation, we can choose to respond to others (and ourselves) with kindness. And when we're kind, everything goes better. We help others, we help ourselves and we encourage others to be kinder too. Mrs Kumar. https://www.actionforhappiness.org/media/940632/december_2020.jpg

Wishing you a Happy Gurpurab

Our Sixth Form Virtual Open Evening for 2021 entry is now live on our website; take a look around at - https://www.nishkamschooltrust.org/nhsb/page/?title=Virtual+Open+Evening&pid=651

Ahead of this evening's Virtual Pastoral Parents' Evening for Years 7 to 11, please watch the short video via the link below (also sent out last week), which explains how the evening will run and how parents can attend their virtual appointment through the School Cloud website. https://nishkam.schoolcloud.co.uk/ https://support.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/article/801-video-parents-how-to-attend-appointments-over-video-call?fbclid=IwAR1CxdC9upECEHg2kf6vOZwcu1kMdQM3iBnJn4dI3NWDH9P3cBjd_xeOWV8 I hope you find your appointment with your son/daughter's form tutor useful and informative. Mr A. Ruhe Assistant Principal

Please take a look at the November Parents' and Carers' Apprentice information Pack. This month's edition looks at the regional Apprenticeship Awards, WorldSkills UK Live, Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, a Traineeship case study, apprenticeships in traditional trade areas and much more! You can find previous months editions at https://amazingapprenticeships.com/parents/ https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2020/11/Parent-Pack-November-2020-1.pdf

Dear 2020 Year 11 / Year 13 Leavers Your exam certificates for Summer 2020 will be ready for collection from Thur 3rd Dec - Thur 16th Dec 2020. Unfortunately, due to covid, we are unable to have our usual certificate evening, but you are welcome to come into school any time between 9.30am-4.30pm to collect your certificate/s. Please ring beforehand and inform reception so that we can have them ready for you on arrival. Should you not be able to collect the certificates yourself, you can ask a parent to collect them on your behalf. Parents will need to bring a letter written by you giving them permission to collect them on your behalf. Parents collecting certificates will need to provide reception with photo proof of identity of themselves e.g. passport or driving license.

@WestNishkam https://t.co/r6Ml6WauMU

Calling #BeaconSchool2021, alumni & QM Lead Teachers... please check your email/Basecamp for news of our next optional special event. Join us at 4.15pm, Tues Dec 1st, via Zoom, as we reflect on building & enhancing your Beacon status as you mark #HMD2021. RT @hmccord78 @soper_mr https://t.co/eyQoeZQKU0

Pupils commemorated Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji shaheedi. The ninth Guru, poet, saint-solider. Contributing 116 hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib ji. "you shall obtain the rewards of all righteousness and goodness, if you desire to be the dust of all" Kabir, SGGSJ #righteousness

We share with you the value of "Peacefulness" from the @nishkamschools Values Passport.......have a peaceful day Values and virtues are so important in all our lives. https://t.co/MWeg5OKTu2

In honour of Armistice Day, students and staff paid their respects to the fallen in a Remembrance service at 11am to acknowledge the sacrifice made in all conflicts. #lestweforget2020 https://t.co/dYqHkXFwF0

Amazing quote about #love from the @nishkamschools Values Passport that all pupils use and teachers reflect on in teaching. Values and virtues are so important. https://t.co/7AjQnmbesA