Parents and Carers
School news and blog, updates on events and dates, and supportive information for parents and carers.
Important Dates
Important dates
SEPT 1st & 4th– INSET Days SEPT 5th 6 th & 7 th – Staggered starts SEPT 27th – School photographer OCT 23-27th – School Holidays DEC 6th – Proposed Parents Evening DEC 13th – Christmas
Term dates / Timetable
2023 to 2024 term dates North Star 240° INSET days for the above year North Star 240 At NS240, we work tirelessly to ensure that the
NSAT – New Ethos
In collaboration with all staff across the North Star Academy Trust (NSAT), we have assessed our trust visions and values and created a new ethos
MAT News
North Star 82° Fortnightly News
Follow the link to read North Star 82° fortnightly newsletter. We hope you find these letters informative. Newsletter
North Star 82° Fortnightly News
Follow the link to read North Star 82° fortnightly newsletter. We hope you find these letters informative. Newsletter
North Star 240° Summer Newsletter
Follow the link to find out about our jampacked terms! Read all about it
Information and Support for Home
Internet Safety
Please click the links for useful information to keep your family safe online. Safer Internet Top Tips for Parents and Carers

School Attendance Support
Attending school can be challenging for any young person and students with SEND often face even bigger challenges than their peers. However, it is so

Resource Pack for Students and Families
Follow the link below to access ALL of the resources, support and advice that we have compiled (so far) this academic year into one easy-to-read
Mr Marsh ICT – Valuable Resources for Students, Staff and Parents/Carers
North Star 240°’s Head of ICT has made his own webpage that is full of online safety advice, videos and advice for anyone wanting to
Parents and Carers – We need your help!
Bristol Council are in the process of issuing guidance to schools in our area that will focus on the support for children with SEND from
Guidance and Support for Parent and Carers to Help Manage Winter Illnesses
As students start to return to school, it’s important to be aware of the winter illnesses currently circulating and the best ways to protect your
Events & Fundraising

Careers Week
This year’s Careers Week was definitely the busiest and best we’ve ever had at North Star 240°. With the help of Bristol Works, we partnered
CEO of North Star Academy Trust is skydiving from 15,000ft in aid of Cancer Research UK!
On the 25th March, Kaye will be doing a skydive from 15,000 ft in aid of @CR_UK. The research they do to increase the survival
Easyfundraising for North Star Academy Trust
We are now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 6,000 shops and sites
Newsletters
North Star 240° Fortnightly News
Follow the link to read our fortnightly newsletter Newsletter
North Star 240° Fortnightly News
Follow the link to read our fortnightly newsletter Newsletter
School Council Minutes
School Council Minutes
North Star 240° Student Council meeting Agenda/Minutes 14th June 2023 In attendance: HCL, NC, EBK, SH, CDI, JP Download a copy here
North Star 240° Student Council meeting Agenda/Minutes
6th December 2022 In attendance: HCL, NC, EBK, LG, SH, CDI, JP Download here
North Star 240° School Council Meeting Agenda/Minutes
10th February 2022 In attendance: Mr. Benzie, Miss Hennessy, NC, AW, HCL, RT, MS, RM, MF, SL Open PDF