Newsletter 17 December — 21 December 2018
What’s On
Page 2 Dates for your Diary PE after school clubs cancelled Sixth Former of the week Page 3 Cox Green Hosts PM Theresa May for Grand Opening Page 4 Youth Voice House Winners for Term 1 Page 5 Festive Jumper Day School Uniform Page 6 Christmas Dinner Page 7 Sports News University of Buckingham trip Artwork by Julita Ciuba (Year 11) Page 8 Additional Lockers Christmas Carol Concert Weekly Calendar Page 9 You’re Hired Nightingale Christmas Lunch– Break 2 Christmas Gift Bag Christmas Food Bank Winning House Reward Day Student Success Monday 17th December White Waltham Carol Concert Rehearsal 1pm- Page 10 7pm Guess the name to win the bear White Waltham Carol Concert 7pm-9pm Wizard of OZ rehearsals Page 11 BBC Radio 4—Any Questions? Tuesday 18th December Novello Christmas Lunch– Break 2 Page 12 Christmas Lunch Year 12/13 Enrichment Wessex Primary School Page 13 Wednesday 19th December Christmas Lunch cont Year 12/13 Enrichment Little Me Pre-school Library News Page 14 Job Advert—Attendance and Thursday 20th December No Events Data Officer required for January 2019 Non Uniform, Festive Jumper Day £1 donation Friday 21st December End of Term 2—School closes at 12.45pm
Committed to Achievement
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Dates for your Diary
Monday 24 December to Thursday 3 January CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Friday 4 January INSET DAY
Monday 7 January Start of Term 3
Wednesday 9 January Year 11—You’re Hired
Tuesday 15 January Year 13—You’re Hired Assessment Day
Thursday 17 January Year 9 Parents’ Evening
Thursday 24 January Year 11—Auschwitz Tip
Monday 28 January Headteacher Surgery 4pm to 6pm
Thursday 31 January Year 8 Parents’ Evening 4.30pm to 8pm
Thursday 7 February Year 8 Options Evening 4.30pm to 7pm
Monday 11 February School Musical Rehearsals
Tuesday 12 February School Musical Rehearsals
School Musical Matinee for Primary Schools 10am Wednesday 13 February School Musical 7pm to 10pm
Thursday 14 February School Musical 7pm to 10pm
School Musical 7pm to 10pm Friday 15 February End of Term 3
All PE After school clubs next week are cancelled From Monday 17th December to Friday 21st December
Sixth Former of the week
This weeks Sixth Former of the week is James Poots for his kindness towards a poorly Miss Stockwell!
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Cox Green Hosts PM Theresa May for Grand Opening
After a year of planning and a year of building work, our impressive building was officially opened by the Prime Minister on Friday 7th December. The school’s expansion was approved and funded by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, following the growing popularity of the school and the good Ofsted grading, which the school maintained following their recent inspection in September. Mrs Gill Newman, Cox Green School’s Business Manager was heavily involved in the project from conception, and worked closely with the Contractors to deliver a state of art Dining Area and kitchen, 8 Maths classrooms, 2 Science laboratories and 2 new Changing Rooms. Thanks must also go to the school site team who were heavily involved in getting the areas furnished and ready for the students return in September. The £5.2m project was completed by Dawnus Construction on budget and to time, and is especially important to Mr Paul Kenny, Project Manager as it was his final project before retirement. Mr Kenny commented, "It was a wonderful project to be involved in and especially as it was also my swansong project before retirement. Great people to be working with from clients to project managers to school managers and school staff, and special thanks to the Dawnus team members who helped deliver this prestigious project well ahead of programme so as the school could occupy before the term start. Gill did a fantastic job selecting colours, materials and finishes which brought the project together in the marvellous quality palette you see before you. “ Councillor Dudley, whose cabinet approved the funding, joined us to celebrate, saying “It has been fantastic to see Cox Green School go from strength to strength over the last few years. As Maidenhead grows and regenerates, we have been determined to expand our best local secondary schools and upgrade their facilities. Today thanks to this investment, the school has the facilities it deserves.” The building has been extremely well received by students and staff who appreciate the modern teaching spaces and new canteen area. Not only is there a wider variety of food due to the larger kitchen, Year 12 students Alice and Holly feel that “The project has provided a study focussed environment that inspires and motivates, and the air exchange technology in the new Maths classrooms keep oxygen at an optimum level which helps us stay focussed and ready to learn.” Headteacher Ms Frances Walsh is thrilled with the finished result and commented, “I would like to thank all of the students and staff who have coped admirably over the past year with the impact of the building work and we are now in a position to enjoy the rewards. Our school is oversubscribed year on year and is testimony to the supportive and inspiring learning environment that we provide.”
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Youth Voice
Our Year 8 students recently wrote a bid to submit to the ‘Youth Voice, Youth Choice’ awards run by RBWM. They very successfully won the bid and have received £1000 for the school to purchase tablets for the Technology department which will allow them to carry out mobile research and design around the school. The students wrote a speech of acceptance and presented this at the awards ceremony at the Marlow Road Youth Centre. They were incredibly nervous standing up in front of a room of people but they delivered the speech with outstanding professionalism. Congratulations to the students and we look forward to entering another bid next year.
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School Uniform
Unfortunately we have had an increasing number of students arriving at school who are not dressed appropriately or adhering to the uniform regulations. This is picked up at the Line Up before form time by tutors, meaning students are starting the day with a negative interaction which could be easily avoided. In many circumstances this results in poor behaviour for the rest of the day. Please support us by ensuring your child is wearing the correct uniform— including the correct colour coat (black or navy blue) and shoes. Trainers are not permitted.
The school uniform shop is open on Wednesdays 3.15pm to 4.15pm Uniform can also be purchased online and these orders are fulfilled in the school shop. This allows an easy option for your child to pick up uniform purchased and paid for online. We accept cash and credit/ debit cards in the school shop. Online orders will be processed at the school shop during the term time opening hours, therefore please allow three to five working days for your order to be processed. Once you receive an email advising you that your order has been completed, you can then collect your order from the School Shop during term time opening hours. If not collected the next time the shop is open after your online purchase, we will leave the parcel at School Reception for pick up at your convenience. As all stock is held at the school shop, any items for exchange or return should be taken to the school shop for processing the exchange or refund.
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Dinner for Everyone!
To celebrate the opening of our new dining room our caterers “Innovate” have made the fantastic offer to provide a free Christmas dinner to every student in the school.
This will be served at 2nd break and on a specified day according to the House that the student is part of. The dates that each House will be served their Christmas dinner are listed below.
On these days the dining room will not be available during 2nd break to the rest of the school but will have a full range of hot and cold food available during 1st break.
Please remind your child/ren if they wish to purchase food on these days they must do so in 1st break, as the servery will not be open 2nd break.
Date House
Monday 10th December Bannister
Tuesday 11th December Parks
Wednesday 12th December Winton
Thursday 13th December Churchill
Friday 14th December Hawking
Monday 17th December Nightingale
Tuesday 18th December Novello
There will be a turkey dinner or a vegetarian option available, that all students will be asked to chose from in advance.
The meals will be dairy and nut free. All items will be gluten free apart from the Christmas stuffing and Christmas pudding . An alternative desert that is gluten free will be on offer.
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Sports News
Congratulations to the 6th form boys football team on winning their first match 2-1 against Holyport college. Managers Mr Burrows and Mr Aston were delighted with the win
The University of Buckingham Trip
A group of Year 11 students had a fantastic trip to the University of Buckingham on Thursday 13th December. The students participated in Sports/Operating Theatre sessions, toured the university to see the amazing facilities and ended the day with a personality profile session. Thank you to Ms McKay for a well organised and fun event.
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Additional Lockers
The school has created space for additional lockers. All students on the waiting list have been allocated one of these new lockers and should have received a letter from their form tutor. Please ensure that the rental is paid via sQuid and the reply slip is returned by 19th December otherwise the locker may be re-allocated to another student. If you have not yet received a letter please contact the Finance Office at [email protected]
We have a few new lockers available - if your child was not on the waiting list but would like to rent a locker please contact [email protected]
CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT - St. Mary’s Church, White Waltham
On Monday 17 December the Music Department is presenting its Christmas Carol Concert at 7pm. St. Mary’s Church, White Waltham will once again be the venue, providing a beautiful setting for the concert. The Chamber Choir and Concert Band will be providing the music, however there will be plenty of opportunity to sing Christmas carols throughout the evening.
We have a restricted allocation of tickets and therefore they will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Our profits will be going to a charity selected by our musicians again this year.
Tickets are £4.00 for adults and £2.00 for concessions (cheques made payable to St. Mary’s Church White Waltham ). Please return the reply slip below to the Music Department indicating your ticket requirements.
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REPLY SLIP CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH
I require ______adult tickets and ______concession tickets (children under 18 & senior citizens)
I enclose ______(cheques made payable to St. Mary’s Church White Waltham )
Parent’s signature: ______
Student’s name: ______Form: ______
PLEASE RETURN TO MUSIC DEPARTMENT
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Student Success
Music Exam Many congratulations to the following Year 10 students for passing an extremely gruelling ABRSM music grade 5 theory exam which took place externally.
Hettie Cook (distinction) Miram Croft (merit) Sienna Eden Cameron Armstrong
Megan Harper Year 10 Megan has been selected for the ESFA U15’s 2018/19 England Squad. Many Congratulations!
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Wizard of Oz Week Rehearsal Schedule All rehearsals 3.30 to 5.30 in the Theatre
W/C 17th Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
DEC Characters Dorothy Dorothy NO NO NO Needed Lion Lion REHEARSALS REHEARSALS REHEARSALS Tinman Scarecrow
Scarecrow Tinman Wicked Witch Wizard of Oz The Winkies Glinda Uncle Henry Professor Zeke Hickory Hunk Aunt Em
Scenes Act 2 Act 2 Scene 7, 8, 9 Scene 11, 12, 13 & 10 & 14
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Christmas Lunch
Huge thanks to the amazing Innovate team who have been providing a free Christmas lunch to each student and member of staff in our House Christmas Lunch event this week. Nightingale and Novello will be enjoying theirs on Monday and Tuesday next week! The students have really enjoyed getting into the Christmas spirit and there have been some wonderful singing performances (mainly from the 6th Form.) Thank you to all Joao and the team as well as the support staff who have been impressing us with their waitressing skills.
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Christmas Lunch cont.
Library News
Christmas is coming and we now have our Christmas tree up in the library
As Christmas approaches come along and take some festive reads home for the holidays. You are running out of time before school finishes so come in as soon as possible and take out one of our brand new books. Please ask at the desk for any recommendations.
We also just wanted to say a big ‘Thank You’ for following the new Library rules. It makes the library a nicer place for everyone to come to and to use the facilities for homework, reading etc.
Term Time—Library Opening Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 8.30am to 3.30pm 8.30am to 5pm 8.30am to 7pm 8.30am to 5pm 8.30am to 5pm 10am to 1.30pm 11am to 2pm
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Attendance and Data Officer required for January 2019
37 hours a week, Full Time - Monday –Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm; Friday 8.30am-4:00pm term time plus 5 inset days. 30 minute daily lunch break Scale 5 point 22-25: £22,655- £24,844 Actual Salary: £19,638-£21,536 per annum.
This key role will be predominantly handling the Attendance within the school whilst not only recording absence, but dealing with the surrounding issues including liaising with parents, students and staff alike.
You will also support the data requirements of the school providing high quality data management, analysis and administrative support. The ability to manage your own workload and have a flexible approach to working is essential.
Excellent IT skills particularly Microsoft Excel and the ability to produce highly accurate data reports are crucial. A team player, you will be able to establish effective working relationships with students, department staff, leadership team and outside agencies.
You will have administrative experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities, often within tight timescales and under pressure. This is a fast paced environment and will require resilience and optimism to lead through day-to-day challenges. Due to the nature of the role a high level of confidentiality will be required.
We are ideally looking for someone with a background in Attendance or Data.
Full details and application packs for this post can be downloaded from the school website: www.coxgreen.com
Please return your application form to Jane Doarks: [email protected] Closing date for applications: 8am, Thursday 10th January 2019 Interviews to be held: Monday 14th January 2019
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Cox Green School: a company limited by guarantee Registered in England: Company Number: 07831255 Registered Office: Highfield Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3AX
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