Shavington High School Rope Lane, Shavington CW2 5DH A Cooperative Trust School A Specialist College for Science and Mathematics ‘Together we enjoy, aspire, create & achieve’ Newsletter: Issue 62; July 2015 Tel: 01270 685111 Website: www.shavington..sch.uk

Dear pupils, parents and members of the community,

As the end of term approaches, we are settling into our academic timetable for 2015-2016.

We say good bye to some colleagues this summer.

Mrs Charlett joined us from Wade Deacon School in 2007 and is taking up post at St Francis Xavier College Liverpool. Mrs Bevis has been with us since 1998. She leaves us to take up post at Ruskin Community School. Mrs Williams, who has been with us as a Curriculum Leader and Teacher of Drama since 1997 leaves us at the end of the term. Mrs Carroll leaves us to take up a permanent post at Reddish Vale High School in Stockport. Miss Nelson has decided to say her own goodbyes, in this newsletter. She leaves us to take up post in a school closer to her home in Wrexham. Mrs Nixon, Senior Science Technician, is retiring this Summer after 15 years service to the school. Mrs Leese, Achievement Leader begins her maternity leave and expects to return to us at February Half Term of 2016.

I am sure that you will join me in wishing them all the very best.

Joining us for the new academic year are the following colleagues:

Mr Morgan, who joins us as Achievement Leader for Inclusion and Behaviour for Upper School. Mr

Saxon, who joins us as teacher of Maths, having trained with us in 2014-2015, and who won the

Maths Department pi off whilst here! Mrs Beeson also joins the Mathematics Team. Mrs Veal join us as

Teacher of Spanish and French. Miss Robinson, a former Shavington pupil joins the English and History

Departments. Miss Steele, also a former Shavington pupil also joins the English Department. Miss

Turner is our new Curriculum Leader of Art. She joins us from Kingsmead School. Mr Williams also joins the school as Teacher of Art and Design.

We are looking forward to making them welcome in the school.

With Best Wishes,

Mrs C White Headteacher NEW TEACHERS!!! Mrs Beeson – Teacher of Mathematics

I’m Mrs Beeson. I teach Maths and Science. I’m delighted to be joining Shavington High and can’t wait to share my passion for Maths, in particular, with you. I am a creative teacher who loves encouraging pupils to investigate and discover Maths for themselves. I also like demonstrating topics in a visual and hands- on way, for example, Circle Theorems using hula hoops! I have worked in School and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive.

I grew up in the Fylde, in Lancashire and moved to Cheshire when i first went to University in . I have now graduated from MMU twice. I have worked in Finance and within the Leisure and Tourism Industry. My interest in tourism spawned from having grown up near Blackpool and having worked abroad during my student years in children’s sports activity centres.

In my free time, I love reading, going to the cinema, gardening and anything tennis. I’m also a leader in my local Scout Group. I’m married and have a son in year 3. I live in Sandbach and have a Great Dane, 2 rabbits and a tortoise.

I look forward to meeting you all very soon.

Mr Morgan – Achievement Leader of Behaviour & Inclusion

My name is Mr Morgan and I am the new Upper School Pastoral Manager. I am a Physical Education teacher and have been teaching for 13 years. I have taught in Bolton, Houston (Texas) and Manchester where I have moved from. I have held a variety of roles such as Head of Year 7, More Able & Talented Co-ordinator and Head of Physical Education.

Before I started teaching I spent 11 years serving in the Royal Navy. I served, amongst others, on 800 & 899 Naval Air Squadron (Sea Harriers) and HMS Invincible.

I am married to Jo and have two Cocker Spaniels (Archie & Olive). I enjoy watching Liverpool FC, completing ‘Insanity’ fitness sessions, eating out and going to music and comedy concerts.

Miss Steele – Teacher of English

As a former pupil and prefect of Shavington High School, I was delighted to see that there was a vacancy for a Teacher of English- and even more so when I was offered the position! Teaching has been a desire of mine ever since an inspirational teacher commented that I had the qualities and potential that is essential for a career in education.

I completed my B.A in English Literature and Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan and my P.G.C.E at Wolverhampton University. My dream is to continue to share my passion for learning and my enthusiasm and dedication as a teacher. Everyday is different and brings new challenges; I take pride in spending time with my students, getting to know them as individuals and watching them flourish into successful young adults.

Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, retail therapy, and keeping fit; I recently completed Tough Mudder to raise money for Leighton Hospital’s Neo- Natal unit. I am an avid reader and one my favourite books is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, finally I love losing myself in a great series on Netflix. NEW TEACHERS!!! Mrs Veal – Teacher of Spanish

I grew up in Mexico City and have been a British citizen since 2006. My qualifications include an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Mexico’s highly prestigious Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), a Postgraduate Award in Teaching Foreign Languages from the University of Warwick, and a PGCE in Modern Languages (Spanish with French) from Keele University.

I am an experienced, passionate and engaging teacher, and am delighted to be joining Shavington’s Modern Foreign Languages department in September.

Miss Robinson – Teacher of English

I grew up locally and went to Shavington High School myself before going on to to study my A Levels in English, History, Philosophy and Drama. During this time I was involved in activities such as a Youth Parliament and a debating club.

I then went on to study my degree at The University of Leeds, (which was amazing!), before completing my PGCE in Nottingham. I always had part-time or summer jobs while I was at college or University so that I could afford to socialise.

I enjoy things like going to the theatre and absolutely love holidays and sight-seeing. I have an elder brother who also attended Shavington- he managed to become head boy! I'm really looking forward to my time back at Shavington.

Miss Turner - Curriculum Leader of Art & Design

I taught in my last school for 6 years and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am now incredibly excited to be joining Shavington High School as Curriculum Leader of Art and Design. I am passionate about Art and Design and I enjoy the opportunity to think and work creatively and to see students express their learning in so many varied ways. It is so rewarding to see students achieve and realise they can do it!

I have worked in many roles before teaching including Venues and Events Management, Retail Management and as a Freelance Illustrator to name a few! I love travel and travelled for a whole year across five continents, this also included working in Australia. It was truly an amazing experience and one I will never forget. My sketchbook travelled with me around the world and is something I can always treasure!

On my travels I was fortunate enough to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and visit the Uros Indians on Lake Titicaca in Peru. I also visited the Hill Tribes people in Thailand and visited the children in their local primary school. This was just a few of the amazing experiences I had. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I enjoy surfing and swimming and keeping fit. I like to read, visit galleries and museums, and paint and draw of course!

I very much look forward to meeting you in September! MUSIC DEPARTMENT Music Department Enrichment 2015-2016

Event Students Date Involved First Access All Year 7 Cohort September 2015 – Instrumental June 2016 Lessons Year 7 Form Choirs All Year 7 Cohort September 2015 – June 2016 Extra – Curricular Key Stage 3 October 2015 – July ‘Beginner Band’ 2016 Crewe Lyceum Choir October 14th Schools Charity Concert SHS Choir All Years Weekly Concert Band All Years Weekly Guitar/ Ukulele All Years Weekly Group Arts Award KS3 G&T Weekly Wind Ensemble 3 X Ceremonies – Citizenship (KS3/KS4) October, November Ceremonies & December 2015 Christmas & KS3 & KS4 8 & 14TH December Summer Community Summer – TBA Concerts MFY Regional Heats KS3 & KS4 March 2016 LMT Schools Choir/Concert Band March 2016 Competition KS3/KS4 Cheshire Show Guitar Group/ Choir/ June 2016 Concert Band MUSIC DEPARTMENT

FREE TASTER LESSONS

To ensure EVERY pupil at Shavington High School is able to have access to the ‘Arts’, Mr Clark is pleased to announce that we are offering a free of charge music taster peripatetic lesson. Pupils will be given the opportunity to try out one or more of the following instruments:

Voice - Singing Brass - Trumpet, Cornet, Tenor Horn & Trombone. Woodwind - Saxophone (Alto & Tenor), Clarinet, Oboe & Flute. Keyboard & Piano Guitar & Ukulele Drums

Pupils’ who are interested and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Mr Clark ASAP.

KS4 Options (GCSE Music) Please note pupils who may be considering taking music as an option, will be required to play a musical instrument (voice is also an instrument) to access the course. Shavington High School’s Choir & Concert Band Excels at Cheshire Show!

“Fantastic performances”, “Concert Band continues to impress”, “Excellent musical programme”. These were just a few of the many wonderful comments made by the audience & organisers as Shavington High School’s Concert Band & Choir, first school to perform at the show, wowed the audience at this year’s Cheshire Show in Tabley, Knutsford on Tuesday 23rd June.

Mr Clark - Curriculum Leader of Music - was very impressed by all the young musicians’ hard work and dedication as they performed a varied selection of music including: Gimme Some Lovin; Roar (Katy Perry), Shake It Off (Taylor Swift), Disco Lives (Stayin’ Alive, I Will Survive & Y.M.C.A.). Shavington High School Choir opened our mini concert by singing Only You (Yazoo), ShoShone Love Song (American Traditional Piece) & Don’t stop believing (Journey).

The audience fully appreciated the very high standard of playing & singing by our talented musicians. All the pupils were a credit to themselves & Shavington High School. Well done team! Shavington High School Summer Community Concert Monday 29th June 2015 6:00pm-8:00pm

On Monday 29th June, Shavington High School welcomed the music ensembles, soloists & choirs from The Berkeley Primary School & Wybunbury Delves CoE Primary School. Shavington High School’s musical ensembles which included our Choir, Guitar Group & Concert Band performed a fantastic programme of varied music to a very enthusiastic audience including the young talented pupils of both primary schools.

The standard of playing by all the pupils from each school was amazing. The confidence of every pupil was clear to see and hear as they wowed the audience with their performance skills. This resulted in a very enjoyable, fun & entertaining concert. Mr Clark would like to thank all the pupils who took part & parents/carers for their continued support: Concert Programme

1st half

Roar - (Katy Perry) Shavington High School Concert Band

Gimme Some Lovin’

Only You – (Yazoo) Shavington High School Choir

ShoShone Love Song – (Trad. American Folk Song)

Don’t stop believing- (Journey)

Djembe Group The Berkeley Primary School

Brass Musicians The Berkeley Primary School

I'm Gonna Sing The Berkeley Primary school Choir

Three Little Birds

Rockin' All Over The World

The Canadian Student Song 2nd Half

Guitar Boogie Shuffle Shavington High School Guitar Group

Rumble – (Link Wray)

Wipeout – (The Surfaris)

Cat Skat Swing Wybunbury Delves Primary School Band

C side Rock

Dona Nobis Wybunbury Delves Primary School Choir

Hallelujah

Let it Be

Shake It Off – (Taylor Swift ) Shavington High School Concert Band

Moondance

Disco Lives Shavington High School is working towards a paperless system for contacting parents.

From the start of the of our new academic year commencing 6th July 2015, parents will receive all information electronically via email or Schoolcomms.

We are pleased that the majority of our parents have provided email addresses and would ask that we are kept informed of any changes to email addresses to ensure you receive the most up-to-date information. Parents can choose to print off reply slips and consent forms if they have the facility.

However, copies will be made available in hard copy for your child to collect from the trip/event organiser as required.

We would like to thank parents for their cooperation in this endeavour which we feel will provide the most effective communication to parents. Raising Aspirations Project

Over the past six weeks, selected students from across years 7 and 8 have taken part in the Raising Aspirations project that was organised in conjunction with South Cheshire College. The project consisted of several trips to the college where students took part in photography and creative writing workshops. The students involved were asked to consider their aspirations for the future and to capture their ambitions in an abstract image of their choice. Some fantastic work was created in light of the images captured. Last week, an exhibition of the students’ work was displayed in the college. It was great to see the students brimming with pride as they viewed their creations in the public domain. I would like to say a huge thank you to all who took part; their work is now on display in Z2.

“Tall, mighty and proud. I chose this picture of a tree because trees never stop growing, which I’m hoping will be like my success in life. Trees need nurturing, much like my education. I need to work hard in order to flourish.

In the tree I see myself: independent, strong and resilient; each branch represents a different skill set or hobby.

My dream job is to be a doctor, therefore I see the branches as me extending out a helping hand to all of those that are in need of help and healing. Like a mighty oak tree, I wish to see others grow tall and strong in light of my help and support. I will do my best to clutch onto the withering leaves as I believe that life is too fragile to give up on. Just like the tree that stands alone, I too want to stand out in my chosen field of work.

The field offers a sense of freedom. I wish to break free from limitations and restrictions. I aspire.”

Kodie McDonald, Shavington High School, Year 8 2015 SPORTS DAY 2nd July Thursday

ORDER OF FIELD & TRACK EVENTS (AM)

Estimated Year Event School Record Time of Race Group

G Emma Beresford (2014) 4.27m 9 Long Jump B Adam Shepherd (2009) 4.79m G Kodie McDonald 13.05m 7 Javelin 9.30am B Jordan Carabine (2011) 18.30m – G Lara Fenton (2013) 15.60m 10.20am 8 Discus B Blake Lomas (2014) 20.18m G Brighid Madeley (2014) 7.54m 9 Shot Putt B Billy Ridgway (2011) 11.20m G Charlotte Oakley (2013) 4.05m 8 Long Jump B Lewis Palin (2013) 4.33m G Chloe Millington (2009) 19.32m 9 Discus B Josh Wainwright (2010) 23.40m G Kianna Hughes (2014) 15.66m 8 Javelin B Cohen Bramall (2009) 28.80m 10.20am G Sophie Thorpe (2013) 7.22m 7 Shot Putt – B Elliot Brereton (2010) 7.50m 11.20am G Georgia Prestwich (2014) 6:24 mins 7 1500m B Hayden Warburton (2011) 5:54 mins Bradley Bennett (2014) JR G Shikira Langford (2014) 6:15 mins 8 1500m B Ross Martin (2014) 5:09 mins G Debbie Clyne (2013) 7:33 mins 9 1500m B Max Heywood (2014) 5:27 mins 2015 SPORTS DAY 2nd July Thursday

ORDER OF FIELD EVENTS

Estimated Year Event School Record Time of Race Group

G Shannon Elson (2013) 12.80m 7 Discus B Billy Ridgway (2009) 15.60m

G Natasha Adams (2011) 6.20m

8 Shot Putt B Jonathan Hill / Billy Ridgway 9.05m (2010)

G Sophie Billington (2009) 3.18m 7 Long Jump B George Jowett (2014) 3.83m 11.40am G – Hannah Evans (2013) 13.15m 9 Javelin 12.40pm B Luke Davies (2009) 32.10m

G Sophie Preece (2011) 3:09 mins 7 800m B Cameron Brookfield (2014) 2:51 mins

G Gabby Owen (2013) 3:11 mins 8 800m B Bradley Stockton (2014) 2:35 mins

G Caitlin Hill (2010) 3:01 mins 9 800m B Jonathan Proudlove (2011) 2:24 mins

Previous Other Records

7 300m B Nathan Barrett (2009) 54:44 secs

8 400m B Gavin McKeith (2009) 68 secs

9 400m B Sam Lewis (2010) 61.76 secs PE NEWS

Lunch 12.40-1 After school 3.20- 4.20 Monday Year 7 Tennis Year 11 GCSE revision Indoor Football Year 7 theory and 8.

Tuesday Year 8 Tennis Rounders (Girls) All Cricket Year 7,8 and 9 years Cricket All Years Tennis all years Softball (Boys) Wednesday Year 9 Tennis Athletics All years Basketball Thursday Year 10 Tennis Tennis all years Cricket Year 7,8 and 9 Cricket Dance (Coach GCSE) Friday Year 11 Tennis Trampolining All years Battleball Year 10 GCSE catch up theory LONG JUMPER LUKE MAKES GIANT STRIDES WITH CHESHIRE

Shavington High School pupil Luke Brett is making giant strides in the long jump after being selected to represent Cheshire.

The talented 12-year-old took part in long jump trials at the Cumberland Athletics Track in Crewe and is now set to go head-to-head with long jumpers from Merseyside at a July competition.

Luke is delighted to have been chosen for Cheshire in the under-13 category of a sport which he has gone from strength in since taking it up in Year 6 at Wistaston Church Lane Primary School.

He will join other young athletes on The Wirral for the July 7th event and is hoping to beat his personal best jump of 4.31 metres.

Luke said: “I enjoy other sports like football but I’m really enjoying long- jumping and I’m very pleased to have been chosen for Cheshire. I’m really excited about the event in July.”

Luke gets the opportunity to practice during his PE sessions on the long jump track, here at Shavington.

Luke added: “It takes a lot of practice but I’m getting better and better the more I train. I just want to do as well as I can and see where it takes me.”

Duncan Skelding, Physical Education Teacher at Shavington High School, said: “Luke is doing exceptionally well in the long jump and we wish him all the success at future events.” YOUR VIEWS ARE IMPORTANT TO US…

We are currently evaluating the effectiveness of full reports and would welcome your views on this. Currently you receive one full written report a year for your child.

For the first two questions, please using the following scale: 1=agree completely 2=somewhat agree 3=neither agree or disagree 4=somewhat disagree 5=disagree completely

1] The full written report my child receives once year is informative?

1 2 3 4 5

2]The opportunity to meet my child’s teachers at Parent’s evening is important and supports my child’s progress? 1 2 3 4 5

3]How would you feel if your child’s full written report was replaced by a further Parent’s evening? This would mean you would receive a review once a term and have two opportunities a year to meet your child’s teachers.

Please comment below:

Please return your responses to Miss Morris, either via email or by completing this page and returning it to school with your child. Thank you for your continued support. PUPILS TAKE LEARNING TO HIGHER PLANE AT WISTONIA WORKSHOPS

Primary School pupils took their learning to a new level by taking part in a ‘Wistonia University’ day at Shavington High School.

Wistaston Church Lane Primary School pupils took part in a series of art, maths, science and media workshops which gave them a taste of what to expect from secondary education.

All the workshops had different themes and projects which included an art stained glass kite project, science which focused on astronaut training and maths which gave youngsters an insight into maths in the middle ages.

Wistonia University is a joint partnership between both schools and a chance for primary school pupils to take part in new learning challenges and gain a better insight into life at high school.

Mr Clark, Transition Co-ordinator at Shavington High School, said: “The Wistonia University event has been an annual event for several years now and is a joint partnership between Wistaston Church Lane Primary School and ourselves.

“The event gives primary school pupils the opportunity to take their learning to a new level and develop numerous skills. Pupils also receive certificates to celebrate the outstanding work produced.”

“This event is an excellent opportunity for primary pupils & secondary pupils to work in partnership and showcase some of the exciting areas of our school curriculum to primary school pupils in the wider community. “ Niamh Bennett was one of the Shavington High Year 8 pupils who helped out with the Science workshop.

Niamh, 13, said: “It was great to be able to help out in the science session where pupils found out more about oxygen levels needed to survive in space and rocket fuels.

“They experimented with Bunsen burners during the workshop so we were able to pass on some of our knowledge and practical skills to them and we learnt some new things ourselves about astronauts so it was a win-win event.” WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Shavington High School Leavers of 2012

Acton Gemma Higher Education University of Cumbria Arnott Kate Higher Education Aberystwyth University Bailey- Esha Higher Education Applying for Higher Education Fine Art Gaze Degree Barker Kieran Employment/Training Employed Barnes Emma Higher Education Leeds Metropolitan University Barratt Nathan Other Education Apprenticeship Bartley Benjamin Employment/Training Employed Bennet Philippa Higher Education University of Edinburgh Bent Rachel Employment/Training Employed Bowyer Jasmine Employment/Training Employed Brain Christopher Higher Education University of Liverpool Brereton Thomas Employment/Training Employed Brereton Nathan Employment/Training Employed Broadgate Abbie Higher Education MMU Brookfield Dean Employment/Training Employed Burgan Jade Employment/Training Employed Buxton Emma Higher Education University of Liverpool Cador Jacques Higher Education University of Brighton Cooper Bethany Employment/Training Employed Cowan Chris Other Education Critchley Abigail Employment/Training Employed Edleston Sally Employment/Training Employed Embley Daniel Higher Education The University of Birmingham Evans Ryan Employment/Training Employed Evans Ryan Employment/Training Employed Fisher Olivia Higher Education Nottingham Trent University Fisher Amber Higher Education University of Sheffield Furr Amber Higher Education The University of Birmingham Harding Georgina Employment/Training Employed Hayward Jack Employment/Training Employed Hill Caitlin Higher Education University of Sheffield Hitchinson Michael Higher Education Staffordshire University Holden Tabitha Higher Education The Hammond School Hudson George Employment/Training Employed Hughes Aaron Employment/Training Public House Jackson Daryl Employment/Training Employed Jones Bethany Higher Education University of Chester Keenan David Employment/Training Employed Klein Samuel Higher Education Bournemouth University Kuhwald Hope Employment/Training Employed Latham Hannah Employment/Training Employed Lee Daniel Employment/Training Employed Lewis Mina Higher Education University of Chester Lown Jack Other Education Apprenticeship Maddock Jessica Other Education Apprenticeship Madeley Claire Higher Education University of Nottingham Majid Humaira Higher Education University of Warwick Manning Jake Employment/Training Employed Mckeith Gavin Higher Education Sheffield Hallam University Millington Chloe Employment/Training Employed Monkhouse Elizabeth Higher Education Lancaster University Morley Heather Higher Education Sheffield Hallam University Nicholas Hayden Higher Education Liverpool John Moores University O'Neill Jacob Higher Education Lancaster University Pawliszyn Stefan Higher Education University of Durham Piggott Lauren Other Education Has applied for Fashion Apprenticeship in China Richardson Eleanor Higher Education Gap Year Riddell Nicola Higher Education Edinburgh Napier University Rivers Joseph Higher Education Birmingham City University Roberts Sophie Higher Education Nottingham Trent University Rowbottom Thomas Employment/Training Employed Rutter Bethany Employment/Training Employed Scott Andrew Higher Education Sheffield Hallam University Sharp Rebecca Employment/Training Employed Shepherd Megan Higher Education South Cheshire College Shepherd Lindsey Higher Education University of Leeds Sherwin Sophie Employment/Training Employed Smith Alysha Employment/Training Employed Stickley Daniel Higher Education University of Brighton Stokes Jack Higher Education University of Leicester Sutton Joseph Employment/Training Employed Taylor Benjamin Higher Education Birmingham City University Thompson Catherine Higher Education University College London Wain Jordan Higher Education Liverpool John Moores University Ward James Higher Education Liverpool Hope University Whittaker Lauren Higher Education Southampton University Whittaker Faith Higher Education University of Strathclyde Wilcox Abigail Higher Education Nottingham Trent University Wilken Abigail Employment/Training Employed Wilkinson Dominique Employment/Training Employed Witter Graham Higher Education MMU Wyartt Dominic Higher Education MMU Pupil Stories Persephone Galanis, former Shavington High School pupils, is currently completing voluntary work in Columbia. She is kindly keeping us updated as to her progress. Her third entry can be found below:

So, we've reached the halfway mark of my volunteering. Its gone quicker than I expected and it seems like a good chance for some brief reflections on my first three months. But before we get to that, I'll update you on what's been going on.

Whilst the UK was gripped by election fever, I had a different kind of fever. Sniffing and sneezing on the Transmilenio isn't the most pleasant way to spend the day. For the most part, everything has been running steadily and there haven't been any major hiccups. I'm getting more comfortable in my projects and I'm pretty sure the kids like me too. I've been getting to know the communities better and understand more about my role as a volunteer.

My favourite locality I work in is Cazuca. I find the people there more amiable and it feels like a big family (as they like to tell me) where the older kids help out with the younger ones. Its also the harder place to work. As I've mentioned, Cazuca is situated on one of the mountains that ring round the city. It's been a settlement in Bogota for about 30 years only. Its one of the poorest. If you can imagine, its somewhat reminiscent of Rio's favelas, but without the colourful paint. Its cold at the top of the mountain and you have to wind your way to the top on either ancient buses where the driver has to keep spare nuts and bolts or go through narrow corridors between the houses. You reach the main street of the neighbourhood and its like anywhere else; there's shops and hairdressers, fast food places. Its like most high streets, except for the packs of stray dogs and rubbish littering the non-existent pavements. There is one water tank to service 15 quadrants, or blocks, off this street. If you go further into the mountain, houses don't have this luxury. Past this point, we're talking extreme poverty: corrugated metal roofs, a single gas flame without any protection for cooking, no sewage system. In the future, I've been invited to go with one of the workers on the home visits they conduct and this kind of thing is what I've been told to expect. Pupil Stories

Unfortunately, this kind of poverty is likely to continue in this country. Colombia is not just a developing country, but it also has a state sanctioned class system which makes social mobility very difficult and contributes to its reputation as one of the most unequal countries in Latin America. Colombian people are divided into 6 classes, with 1 being the lowest and 6 being the highest. In the 1980s, the government introduced this system in order to help alleviate poverty. The band you belong to determines how much you have to spend in taxes and utilities. Essentially, the rich subsidise the poor. If you belong to band 1 or 2, you will pay less for services like water than someone in band 5. Not a bad idea, right? However, studies have shown that this strata system fosters tension, stereotyping and even fear in its citizens. Different buildings have different classifications, so its essentially keeps the strata separate. The strata runs along ethnic lines too, with the highest bands made up of almost exclusively of families of Spanish heritage, that being white, and the majority of the population is of mixed indigenous or African descent.

This has become more of a problem in the civil war as it is the 'mestizos' and Afro-Colombians own prime land that is coveted by the narco gangs for cocaine production or they end up being caught in the crossfire between the rebel groups and government forces and are forcibly displaced. Just this week, 26 FARC members were killed in Cauca by the army after military action against the rebel groups was renewed last month. It is these kind of events that contribute to the refugee situation that organisations like the YMCA deal with.

Whilst a lot of the time I do very little in terms of impact for these children: I can't diagnose and treat a medical problem, I can't run workshops in sexual health or LGBT, I can't teach them how to breakdance etc. However, what I can give them is attention, especially the younger ones when we're in one big group, and some laughs when I get my Spanish wrong. I spent a whole afternoon last week following round a group of small children around the park doing the same 3 activities multiple times (new found respect to all you parents out there). When families tend to have 4 or 5 children coupled with high poverty and alcoholism rates, home isn't the most pleasant of places. Its also important that these children learn about other cultures and I hope my presence will increase their tolerance for other people.

In other news, I went to Medellin last weekend for 4 nights. Medellin is Colombia's second city and Bogotanos love Medellin. In general, it is cleaner, more organised with a metro system and the weather is warmer and generally better. It was also the home of Pablo Escobar, drug lord and one of the world's richest men in the 1980s. In short, I didn't do much in terms of cultural tourist-y stuff as I needed some time by the hostel pool and it was fun to sit in the bar and chat to other travellers. The highlight of the trip was an overnight stay in Guatape, two hours outside the city and famous for one of the best views in Colombia. I feel like I can let the photos speak for themselves.

Best wishes,

Persephone x NEW BUS ROUTE

Shavington High School is pleased to announce a new Bus route has become available to Shavington High School pupils in 2015/2016.

The timings of this service are as follows: Route 836: Hungerford Road 08.25 Queens Park 08.47 Sydney Arms 08:29 Stewart Street 08.49 Monks Coppenhall School 08:32 Valley Road 08.52 Coppenhall Club 08:34 Park Drive 08.54 Underwood Lane 08.36 Wells Green Spar 08.56 Badger Avenue 08.40 Shavington High School 08.59 Ashbank 08.42 Marshfield Co-op 08.45

Shavington High School 15.52 Badger Avenue 16.10 Wells Green Spar 15:55 Underwood Lane 16.14 Park Drive 15:57 Coppenhall Club 16.16 Valley Road 15:59 Monks Coppenhall School 16.18 Stewart Street 16.02 Sydney Arms 16.21 Queens Park 16.04 Hungerford Road 16.25 Marshfield Co-op 16.06 Ashbank 16.08

Please note that the Hungerford Road stop will be at the junction of Coleridge Road, the Badger Avenue stop will be at the junction of Frank Webb Avenue and the Underwood Lane stop will be at the Captain Webb. Single trips will cost £1.50, with a 10 journey ticket costing £13.00. Tickets should be purchased from the driver on boarding. In order to stop the bus, pupils should give a clear hand signal to the driver. On roads where bus stops exist, pupils should use these. On roads where there are no ‘official’ bus stops, the bus will stop to pick up in safe places only on a “hail and ride” basis. HUMANITIES: HUMAN RIGHTS AND WRONGS DAY

Year 10 pupils participated in a Human Rights and Wrongs day. This consisted of four session about terrorists and extreme views, child sexual exploitation and the sensitive case of abortion. The aim of the day was to teach our year group all about the different aspects of our human rights and all of the dangers that revolve around them, as well as how they all differ around the world. The groups that contributed to human rights and wrongs day consisted of: Amnesty International which provided us with information about the violations of children’s human rights in LEDC’s, Society for the Protection of Unborn Children shared their views on abortion, PC Amy Fletcher held a session involving the sexual exploitation of children within the UK; also the North West Counter Terrorism Unit provided us with resources centring around terrorism in general.

David Maidment, on behalf of Amnesty International, gave us an insight into how vulnerable young street children can be. Due to his involvement in many charities working to improve the basic human rights across the world, he was able to share with us his personal stories which were not only very interesting but extremely inspiring. Many people are now interested in starting an Amnesty International group within the school as David recommended it as a good way to help people, whilst in our own environment. Maisy Cessford says ‘The talk inspired me to want to do something to make a change.' Pupils were also taught about radicalisation, real life terrorist events and what can cause a person to become a terrorist. To begin the session, everyone was asked to draw and label their interpretation of a terrorist. The class was then asked to pick, out of a line up, which they believed the terrorist was. In reality, all the people shown on the line up were convicted terrorists, except two, even though most didn’t match the stereotyped profile the majority of the class had previously drawn. To finish, the pupils learned the events that took place surrounding a terrorist attack, caused by Nicky Reilly. This gave the class a clear insight of what kind of mind-set people can be in when they commit these acts of terror, one person said “It shows it’s easy to be misled and influenced when in a vulnerable state”. It was clear many students benefited greatly from this session and a lot was learned.

One of the sessions in which we attended on the day was based on the issue of sexual exploitation in society. The most significant point which we took away from the session was that there are a lot more different ways in which someone can be sexually exploited than we first thought. Luca Chesworth, said, “It opened my eyes to how exploitation doesn’t just occur online, but in social situations that occur in day to day life.”

SPUC (Society for the Protection of Unborn Children) came into school as part our Human Rights and Wrongs Day to discuss their ‘extremist’ views and opinions around the topic of abortion. They presented us with lots of facts and figures, mixed in with stories about abortion, which made their presentation very revealing and expressed views of pro-life clearly. Overall it was interesting and informative.

Following the session, students discussed SPUC's viewpoint on abortion and contrasted it to other views that are held in our society. We also explored SPUC's method of presentation and the accuracy of the information that they shared. Although we felt that SPUC had presented a great deal of factual information, from verified sources, many students decided that the facts had been carefully selected to appeal to our emotions, and support SPUC's viewpoint. Therefore, some students had a strong emotional reaction to the presentation, and we appreciated the chance to discuss with our teachers what other viewpoints on the topic are available. Wicked Theatre Visit

When? Thursday 2nd July Time? Evening performance starts at 7.30pm Where? The Lowry Theatre, Salford Who? Open to all year groups Cost? £50 (can be paid in installments)

Please see Mrs Williams in DR1 for a letter or for more information email: [email protected] Several year 9 students have been participating in the RAY program at South Cheshire College, where they have completed sessions in subjects such as Philosophy and Law. Pictured are our some of the representatives from Shavington enjoying the college experience.

Enrichment:

We’d like to thank international DJ Dario G for providing our talented Music and Media students with an insightful and innovative talk about his career in the music industry.

We have also been running Talented students in English sessions in additional areas have been acknowledged as such as how to prepare for published authors in an Oxbridge and Sociology anthology of poetry entitled taster classes using the “Poetopia” which was inspired expertise of our teachers. by the Divergent novels. Students have really enjoyed the sessions and commented how useful and thought-provoking the classes have been.

For more information on how we support our gifted and talented students, please see our school website! A huge Shavington High School thank you to local company

For kindly supplying super healthy

breakfast pots for the Year 11

morning revision sessions, running throughout

the exam season. SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014 - 2015 To enable parents and carers to plan holidays and child care cover for the academic year, please find below details of the School’s Calendar showing term dates and inset days.

The Government has recently announced that schools will be able to set their own Term Dates from September 2015. We would like to reassure all parents/guardians that we will be following the Cheshire East model and, as much as possible, local primary schools in the area.

HOLIDAY PERIOD DATE OF CLOSING FOR DATE OF RE-OPENING PUPILS FOR PUPILS SUMMER 2014 WED 23RD JULY TUES 2ND SEPTEMBER

AUTUMN HALF TERM 2014 FRI 24TH OCTOBER MON 3RD NOVEMBER

CHRISTMAS 2014 THUR 18TH DECEMBER MON 5TH JANUARY 2015

SPRING HALF TERM 2015 FRI 13TH FEBRUARY TUES 24TH FEBRUARY

EASTER 2015 THUR 2ND APRIL MON 20TH APRIL

MAY DAY 2015 FRI 1ST MAY WED 6TH MAY

SUMMER HALF TERM 2015 FRI 22ND MAY MON 1ST JUNE

SUMMER 2015 TUES 21ST JULY

STAFF TRAINING (INSET DAYS) MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2014 FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2014 FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2014 MONDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2015 TUESDAY 5TH MAY 2015

Easter 2016

The Local Authority are currently publishing dates that bring pupils back into school between Easter weekend and a two-week holiday. Shavington High School is in discussions with its Partner Primary Schools to make the Easter break one continuous holiday, by merging these two separate holidays. This is to avoid disruption to pupils and their attendance. SCHOOL CALENDAR 2015 - 2016 To enable parents and carers to plan holidays and child care cover for the academic year, please find below details of the School’s Calendar showing term dates and inset days.

The Government has recently announced that schools will be able to set their own Term Dates from September 2015. We would like to reassure all parents/guardians that we will be following the Cheshire East model and, as much as possible, local primary schools in the area.

HOLIDAY PERIOD DATE OF CLOSING FOR DATE OF RE-OPENING PUPILS FOR PUPILS SUMMER 2015 TUES 21ST JULY WED 2ND SEPTEMBER

AUTUMN HALF TERM 2015 FRI 23RD OCTOBER MON 2ND NOVEMBER

CHRISTMAS 2015 FRI 18TH DECEMBER MON 4TH JANUARY

SPRING HALF TERM 2016 FRI 12TH FEBRUARY MONDAY 22ND FEBRUARY

EASTER 2016 THUR 24TH MARCH TUES 12TH APRIL

MAY DAY 2016 FRI 29TH APRIL TUES 3RD MAY

SUMMER HALF TERM 2016 FRI 27TH MAY MON 6TH JUNE

SUMMER 2016 WED 20TH JULY TUES 6TH SEPTEMBER

STAFF TRAINING (INSET DAYS) TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2015 FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2015 FRIDAY 29TH JANUARY 2016 MONDAY 11TH APRIL 2016 MONDAY 27TH JUNE 2016 Shavington High School - Dates For Parents Summer Term 2015 July

July

AM PM EVENING/PARENTS STAFF ASSEMBLIES WK1 NO Assembly 10 Softball Summer Concert 6pm M 29-Jun Tournament West End Theatre Tu 30-Jun Eng Trip NEW INTAKE DAY Year 10 Secondary W 01-Jul College Year 10 Secondary Th 02-Jul College F 03-Jul Assembly: Enrichment Week choice and arrangements MO 2015/16 TIMETABLE M 06-Jul COMMENCES South Cheshire Athletics Tu 07-Jul Championships SLT Transition Evening 6pm - W 08-Jul STEM G&T Day 7.30pm Th 09-Jul Reward Trip - Yrs 9&10 (now yrs 10&11) HPV Final Vaccine F 10-Jul Yr 8 Girls (am) Assembly: Rewards assemblies VS/ KS Mans Work Experience M 13-Jul Week Y10 Tu 14-Jul W 15-Jul Th 16-Jul Y9&10 Chateau Trip (17th - F 17-Jul 22nd)

Reward Trip - Yrs 7&8 (now yrs 8/9) Years 10/11 M 20-Jul Normal Lessons Berlin Trip Normal Lessons Tu 21-Jul P1-3, P4 in forms School Closes at 2pm SUMMER HOLIDAYS This month we have been busy participating in the stock market challenge and a (half) sports day! We have said a sad goodbye to 11VC and to Mrs Williams and Mrs Serventi – we wish them all well! Mostly we have been gearing up to welcome new year 7 forms and for the challenges of the new school year which starts on 5th July.

Top house points: 1. Jasmin Steel, 2. Madeline Marquis- Jones, We achieved the most 3. Lewis Bloomfield, house points W/C 22nd 4. Lucy Ellwood, 5. Amy Kirk June  6. Dillon Kennedy, 7. Owen Crawford, Which Franklin teacher…? 8. Emily Bromont, 9. Caitlin Kelly, …is married to another teacher at 10. Tom Micklewright, Shavington?

Answer in next month’s newsletter.

Last month’s answer was Mr Sharples

Top 3 Frankin forms This is my last message to you as Assistant Head of Franklin, it’s for BfL: been a privilege to work with the 1. 7TL, best house in the school and I look 2. 8RM forward to sharing more success as a proud Franklin form teacher when I 3. 8ES return from maternity leave. Mrs Well done! Leese  The Great Shavington Bake Off

After a much anticipated wait, our Bake Off finalists took to the kitchen on Wednesday 20th May to bake their emoji themed shortbread biscuits. Students from years 7 and 8 donned their aprons, weighed out their ingredients and prepared their bakes to be judged and sold in Café Options on the Friday.

All of the students worked diligently; it was great to see their baking skills shine and creative flair flourish.

The judges commented that all of the entries were of an exceptionally high standard, however the three winners of the Bake Off were: Millie Spence, Rose Hancock and Chloe Hinkley.

The three winners just so happened to be from Lowry house and here’s what they had to say about the competition:

“Doing the Bake Off was great fun! Not only did it test how well I worked under pressure but it also allowed me to spend some quality time with my friends outside of the classroom. Despite it being a competition, the environment was fun and filled with laughter; everyone was supportive of each other. I was so surprised to win, and ‘The Great British Bake Off’ book that I got as a prize is pride of place on my book shelf! This competition has made me much more confident with getting involved in inter-house competitions in the future!” Millie Spence 7ST “From the moment that I was selected to be a part of the Bake Off I was really excited! It was really daunting having to follow a recipe that we hadn’t seen before, but the steps were simple and easy to understand. Luckily I managed to achieve an even bake, which was one of the things that the judges were looking for. The most fun part was getting to decorate our biscuits with the liquid icing, it was tricky at first, but I managed to get them all looking the same. I was really surprised to be told that I had won the Bake Off; I consider it a real achievement.” Rose Hancock 7ST

“Taking part in the Bake Off allowed me to try something different. I enjoyed baking with Matt and the others and it was particularly good to sell the biscuits to my friends in Café Options!” Reko Nevitt 7TL Congratulations to 7MR and 8AS for having the greatest number of house points in their year. It’s great to see that 11PR left in style, crowning Lowry as the victors in year 11. Despite this success Lowry are coming a close second in the overall point’s total. We still have two weeks to close this gap – let’s get asking for those 1’s in lessons! GOODBYE MISS NELSON!

Miss Nelson has decided to say goodbye, as she takes up a post in a school closer to her home in Wrexham. Miss Nelson has this to say:

“A massive thank you to all staff and pupils; I have had a fantastic year at Shavington High School and will miss everyone very much. Good luck to all pupils for the future, especially my wonderful form 7ST, who I’m hoping will help Lowry achieve victory many times throughout the rest of their time at Shavington!” With the end of the school year well within our sights we must endeavour to ensure that we are working as hard as ever in the classroom as well as getting involved in the array of activities that will be presented to you in June and July.

The reward trip to Drayton Manor Park should be a huge motivator to encourage excellent behaviour and in pursuit of more of those 1’s in lesson. Also, you will have the draw for the I pad’s at the end of the year celebration assemblies. Remember that you get a ticket for every green week that you have until the draw.

There will also be plenty of points up for grabs for forms and students participating in this year’s Shavington Sports Day. Make sure that you get involved and do your very best to collect as many points as you can for your house. Remember, it is the taking part that counts.

A massive congratulations to all students for the hard work that you have put in during your exam fortnight, as well as revision beforehand. Let’s hope that the hard work has resulted in great results for you in your assessments. Remember the new timetable begins soon so there is no room for winding down for the Summer just yet.

Mr Howard and Mrs Skelding are pleading with our house members to increase our efforts even more to give ourselves a chance of competing for this year’s house title. Computer Science G & T Activity

On Monday 22nd June, 4 students travelled to Sir William Stanier School to take part in a Robotics Challenge. The students had to work together to build a robot to take part in a competition. They worked very well together and created a robot that managed to get to the semi-final stages of the competition. Well done to Lauren, Scott, Luke and Amy for their excellent group working skills and behaviour on the day. Average House Points Per Pupil

Lowry

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Franklin

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We also offer a fully comprehensive reprographics service to the local community with prices including paper and copying service, plus discounts available on large amounts Shavington High school would like to say a massive thank you to all the local businesses who have supported us throughout the year, the staff and pupils are extremely grateful

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