Friday 5th May 2017 Issue 27

Creative Writing Winners The final of the Creative Writing Competition 2017 Contact Details hosted by Library on Thursday 27th April Reception: was a brilliant event, well 01625 526191 attended by friends and family of the finalists. The Attendance: theme this year was ‘Letters 01625 441089 from Literature’; entrants Sixth Form were asked to adopt Attendance: the perspective of their favourite literary character. 01625 441070 Second hand We were joined by author uniform shop: Jo Welch, who had made an extra special visit to 07889 924692 the High School that day, Community Liaison: marking the release of her 01625 444159 much anticipated second novel, ‘The Darwin Code’. Jo signed books and joined the judging School lettings: panel as they listened to the finalists present their work. 01625 441053 The winner was (an extremely surprised) Matilda Walker. The judging High Notes panel were very impressed with her letter written from the perspective highnotes@wilmslow of Beatrice from ‘Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing’. Upon the judging panel’s announcement of her victory, Matilda looked ever so high..sch.uk slightly faint! It was truly a delight to present her with the amazing Kindle Fire first prize.

In second place was Alissia Cross with a very sensitive and empathetic letter written from the perspective of Tommo from ‘Private Peaceful’.

Third place was awarded to Jenny Cairns for her letter from ‘Anne Frank’ which was both poignant and endearing, with funny and subtle @wilmslowhigh references to Anne’s crush on Peter. @whigh_maths All of the finalists should be hugely proud of the way in which they @whigh_eng presented their work and outlined for the audience the thinking behind wilmslowhigh.com their letters. Martha Simpson particularly wowed us with her highly articulate explanation of the admiration she holds for Much Ado’s fiercely strong woman, Beatrice. Watch out, Emma Watson!

1 Skills Development visit to the Chesnut Centre On Wednesday 3rd May, as part of their current topic ‘Sport and Leisure’, the Skills Development Group went over to The Chestnut Centre.

Their task was to look at the following and assess its suitability as a place to go for a leisurely visit: accessibility, facilities, signage, customer services, age range of visitors, suitability for certain age groups, routes, map and most importantly, enjoyment factor.

As well as the above, we enjoyed learning lots of interesting facts about a variety of different creatures such as otters, owls and foxes. We had the opportunity to witness feeding time for the deer which was a truly magical experience. As always, the students and staff had a wonderful time and would definitelyecommend r it to others!

Wilmslow Food and Drink Winners Miss Speed would like to congratulate and pass on her thanks to those students entering the Wilmslow Food and Drink competition on the 29th April.

Daniel Araujo in Year 9 made a giant doughnut with scrumptious pink icing, Year 8’s Hannah Barnes made a realistic mouth-watering sub way sandwich and Abi Beton in Year 7 made a Rex cinema inspired popcorn bag featuring small hand-made icing clapper board and cinema tickets. An excellent effort made by all and second prize of a voucher for a family meal at the Merlin restaurant was won by Abi.

First prize was a gravity defying ice cream design and third prize a Minion cake, both from students in local primary schools.

2 Mock General Election In April, Prime Minister Theresa May announced a snap general election to be held on Thursday 8th June 2017. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about the political system and get involved in an exciting national event.

We will be offering various opportunities for students to get involved in preparing political campaigns, as well as taking part in debates with other students. However, due to the timing of these exams, most of these activities will be for Years 7-10 only.

On the 8th June we will hold our own election – but will it give us an early clue of the real result? In 2015 the Conservatives won both.

Joe McBride chairs the student debate during the 2015 Mock General Election, which was eventually won by Joseph Vale (Conservative)

Political education news coverage aimed at secondary school Throughout the campaign tutors will be students. Enter either via the link on Firefly delivering several sessions on politics or go to www.theday.co.uk (Username: and the election. We will be covering how wilmslowschool, password: theday) elections work and what the different political parties stand for. There will also be If you know any young adult – please an assembly where student representatives encourage them to register to vote. It only answer their questions takes 5 minutes and they need to know their national insurance number. What you can do at home The school has subscribed to a website This can be done by going to called ‘The Day’. This gives up-to-date www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

On Wednesday 24th May will be hosting two debates between the real candidates hoping to become MP for Tatton.

The first will be from 1:30 – 3pm for all interested students to attend and ask questions. The second will take place from 6:30 – 8pm and will be open to local UKIP candidate, Stuart Hutton addressed Wilmslow students in residents. the 2015 General Election

3 Dance Showcase Over 90 students from Wilmslow and 23 students from High School performed in a spectacular night of dance in front of a large and appreciative audience. Individual students and groups displayed their talents to the backdrop of a wide range of music.

This collaboration between schools is a concept that we hope to develop in the future in relation to the performing arts.

Well done to everyone involved in this thoroughly enjoyable evening. Prom Makeover Night Year 11 students were treated to a Prom Night makeover session at Space NK in Wilmslow this week. 14 students visited the store for demos by the store’s make- up artists before trying out the techniques they’d been shown on each other.

Space NK still have spaces available for prom night makeovers, where their expert make-up artists will discuss your ideas before creating your unique look. Each makeover lasts 30 minutes.

There is a booking fee of £20 which is fully redeemable against products purchased on the day. To book either go in to the store or call 01625 525570.

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Are you in Year 10, 11 or 12 and interested in studying in America?

An American Universities Fair will be taking place at Grammar School on Monday 15th May from 5.30-7.30 pm. This event, organised by Univisits, brings together 13 universities from the USA and . As the main focus of the evening, each of the universities will have a stall with personnel to answer questions, so that students can move round, compare institutions and register their interest where they would like to study. In addition, as this will be unfamiliar territory to almost all attendees, there will be break- out sessions on how to apply for US and Canadian universities and how to finance study abroad. Tea and coffee will be available through the evening.

Please give your name to Mrs Flannery on Pavilion reception if you are planning to attend so we can give Manchester Grammar School an idea of numbers. Interested in a career in law?

On Monday 8th May at 3.15pm in Meeting Room 2 (the meeting room opposite the Inclusion room in the pavilion) Bott and Co. (local law company) will be visiting Wilmslow High School to talk to any students who may be considering a career in law.

They are particularly interested in speaking to 6th form students, but this opportunity is all open to younger students who may be thinking about this career path.

PROGRESS ASSEMBLIES Last week, as part of their exam preparation, Year 11 had an assembly on the ‘marginal gains’ that they can make by focusing on exam technique. There is a link to this assembly below: https://tinyurl.com/mk4mejq Year 7-10 students had an assembly on some interesting features of progress on Wilmslow High School and two key strategies that can make a big difference to effective learning. There is a link to this assembly below: https://tinyurl.com/mfua7ml

School travel survey

Cheshire East Council would like parents/carers or students to complete a brief survey detailing what methods of transport they use on the way to and from school. The information gathered in this survey will help the Council promote alternative modes of transport

The survey can be accessed via this link: http://surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/ADTQU/ (students have been encouraged to complete the survey as a ‘task’ on Firefly). The survey is confidential with all responses compiled and analysed as a group. The deadline for all responses to the survey is the 31st May 2017.

Thank you in advance for your support with this.

6 Now that the warmer weather is finally upon us, please make sure that your son/daughter has a water bottle with them throughout the school day as we no longer provide plastic cups for the water coolers. Thank you. Water bottles are available to buy from PrintWorks. WATER BOTTLES NOW AVAILABLE AT

ASSORTED COLOURS £1

Water coolers are available for students to use at the following times

• before school • break time • lunch time • after school

(Students are not to use the water coolers during lesson movement times):

Students are allowed to have a drink of water from a water bottle during lesson time, as long as the bottle does not stay on their desk and is returned to their school bag. Students do not need to ask the teacher for permission to do so, though if students act inappropriately with the bottle, it will be confiscated and they will be referred as normal. Drinking is not permitted in any lessons when chemicals (eg. science) or electrical equipment (eg. computing) are being used. Water is the only drink allowed to be consumed during lesson time.

7 PREPARATION FOR EXAMINATIONS

As you will be aware, the examination season is almost upon us. Here are some of the activities that we are providing to support our students. • A range of subject clinics and revision sessions . Further details can be found at this link: http://wilmslowhigh.fireflycloud.net/tutor-group-activities/year-11-fortnight-ahead • Exam Thursdays: an opportunity for students to practise sitting exam papers in exam conditions • Progress Labs: an opportunity to complete homework and/or revision tasks in a quiet environment with the support of staff http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Progress-Lab.jpg • Details on apps that our students are recommending to help with revision – further details can be found at this link: http://wilmslowhigh.fireflycloud.net/tutor-group-activities/revision-apps • Details for effective revision strategies. Further details can be found at this link: http://wilmslowhigh.fireflycloud.net/key-stage-3-and-4/advice-about-effective-revision-and- learning

SPORT

Cricket On Tuesday the U15 cricket team played away at Stockport in round 1 of the Cheshire cup. Wilmslow High School lost Athletics the toss and Stockport batted first. Last Thursday the boys athletics teams in Years 7-10 made the short trip over to Some excellent bowling performances Macclesfield track for the annual Kings kept the run rate fairly low and after 20 Macclesfield relay tournament. Although overs Stockport made 101 runs. Optimism we finished mid table overall out of the was high at the break but unfortunately seven schools that entered, there were Wilmslow struggled with the bat, posting a some fantastic individual performances. score of 45 all out. Finlay Greenwood, Harry Bachofner and James Doorbar (Year 8) put in fantastic Last Friday, despite the wind and rain, our 800m splits to win their Year 9 race U12 team travelled to Audenshaw Grammar comfortably, whilst Alfie Moran finished School for a friendly fixture, eventually the 4x100m relay extremely quickly to winning by 9 wickets. Audenshaw posted clinch 1st position for his team. a score of 38-7 off their 15 overs, thanks to some fantastic bowling (Tom Long, Rowan Pearsand-Carter and Toby Hull the pick of the bowlers). In reply, Wilmslow made light work of the run chase, reaching the total in 7 overs with the loss of just one wicket (Charlie Hodge 15*, Max Davidson 8*). A very promising year group!

Meanwhile, the U14 team also travelled to Stockport Grammar and played their Cheshire cup round 1 fixture in poor conditions. After posting a score of 57-9 off their 20 overs, Stockport chased down the low total reasonable quickly. Hopefully the U14s fortunes will improve next week when they face Audenshaw Grammar on Thursday and Calday on Saturday.

8 Tennis On Tuesday the U13 and U15 girls teams played an Aegon match against High School. The U15’s won all of their singles and doubles matches, only conceding a total of 2 games out of the 6 sets that were played. The U13 girls also played fantastically well, unfortunately losing out 4 sets to 2 in a very competitive match that finished with a 7-5 tiebreak.

Results week commencing 27th April 2017

DATE OPPONENTS 3RD/U16 U15 U14A U13A U13B U12A SPORT 27-Apr-17 MACCLESFIELD TRACK tbc tbc tbc tbc ATHLETICS 27-Apr-17 AUDENSHAW GRAMMAR lost won CRICKET BANK HOLIDAY 02-May-17 LYMM HS won lost TENNIS 02-May-17 STOCKPORT GRAMMAR lost CRICKET 03-May-17 KNUTSFORD won 9-4 won 8.5-4 won 10-2 won 14-6.5 ROUNDERS 04-May-17 AUDENSHAW GRAMMAR lost lost Cricket 04-May-17 MACCLESFIELD TRACK tbc tbc tbc tbc ATHLETICS

Fixtures week commencing 5th May 2017

DATE OPPONENTS 1ST U15 U14 U13 U12 SPORT 05-May-17 CHEADLE HULME SCHOOL A CRICKET 06-May-17 CALDAY GRANGE H A H CRICKET 09-May-17 STOCKPORT GRAMMAR A A A A TENNIS 10-May-17 FALLIBROOME OR ELLESMERE A TENNIS 10-May-17 ABERDARE CUP TBC TENNIS 11-May-17 MULTISKILLS (YR3/4) OLYMPIC HALL SSCO 11-May-17 STOCKPORT GRAMMAR A A A A TENNIS 11-May-17 LYMM H H H H ROUNDERS 11-May-17 SCHOOL A CRICKET 12-May-17 TRI GOLF MSSP 13-May-17 H A A H Cricket

Do you want to: Develop your skills and qualities and become a more rounded Wilmslow student and citizen?

Then this programme is for you! We are a friendly group of students who support, organise and deliver activities and events linked to the School Games national programme. We need people who are interested in any of the following: officiating, coaching, journalism, photography, social media, public speaking, advocacy

You can volunteer as much or as little time as your time allows. Meet in Room 60 Mondays at 1.00pm, or speak to Mrs Harris (Sports Hall office)

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Week commencing 8th May 2017

Day/date Time Venue Activity Monday 8th May 8.50am Main Hall Bollin Year 11 leavers assembly Tuesday 9th May 8.50am Main Hall Thorngrove Year 11 leavers assembly Wednesday 10th May 8.50am Main Hall Norcliffe Year 11 leavers assembly Thursday 11th May 8.50am Main Hall Harefield Year 11 leavers assembly 3.30-5.30pm Exam Thursday

COMMUNITY

Alderley & Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company are delighted to bring you details of our forthcoming show:

Date of performance No of ckets @ £10 each Total “The Platinum Collection”

Saturday 13th May @ 7.30 p.m. a celebration concert featuring songs from 70 years of A&WMTC Sunday 14th May @ 2.30 p.m. Total £ Saturday 13th May at 7.30 p.m.

Sunday 14 May at 2.30 p.m. Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… At Mottram St Andrew Village Hall, Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Wilmslow Old Road, Mottram St ……………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Telephone: …………………………………………… Email:………………………………………………………………………… Andrew SK10 4QP Please send this booking form with an SAE to: Waters House, Waters Green, Tickets £10 Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6LF ​ I enclose a cheque for £…………………. made payable to A&WMTC Directed by Tina Spiers and Alison BOOK ONLINE AT www.awmtc.co.uk (booking fee will apply) Brander, this promises to be a showcase For further info call the cket line on 07506 988433 of some of the best songs from the last 70 years – there are bound to be some of your favourites in there!

To book tickets online visit www.awmtc.co.uk. To book by post please download the Do you wish to be included in future A&WMTC mailings? Yes / No booking form or call the booking line on How did you hear about this event? …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 07506 988433 This is a free seang event. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.

We look forward to seeing you at what promises to be a great evening!

10 This Summer at Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge Libraries for young people aged 14-24 Mark Hallett Drama Youth Do you want to improve your CV and get some Presents: useful work experience this summer?

Then join the young volunteers at one of these libraries! ‘HARD TO SWALLOW’ by Mark Wheeller We are looking for volunteers aged 14 and over to help with the Summer Reading Challenge. Based on the life of anorexia nervosa You’ll be helping to run the challenge, talking to children sufferer, Catherine Dunbar; told mainly through the words of Catherine and her and their parents about books, and supporting library staff family. for events and activities. It charts Catherine's uneven battle with her illness and her family’s difficulties in coping If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to find with everything that anorexia means. out more drop in for a chat or email: [email protected] Dean Row Village Hall You can also find us on Facebook and on Browns Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 2BR www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/libraries

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May Closing Date for applications 27th May 2017 At 4pm

Duration – 45 minutes (no interval) Tickets £5 Please email: [email protected] for tickets

USEFUL LINKS • Extra-curricular activities: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/curriculum/xtra-curricular-programmes/ • Previous issues of High Notes: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/?p=2239 • Letters sent from school: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/?p=2043 • Examination timetable: http://tinyurl.com/jsh2qkn • Sports X-tra timetable: https://tinyurl.com/l8ryrj8

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