Friday 19th May 2017 Issue 29

Year 7 design their own castle Mrs Birchill’s Year 7 history students recently took up the challenge to design Contact Details their own castles. Drawing on their Reception: research of defensive features, the students completed an impressive array 01625 526191 of models, utilising cardboard, papier Attendance: maché and even wood. 01625 441089 Several students chose to exploit their Sixth Form computer skills to good effect making Attendance: use of the popular Minecraft game, whilst 01625 441070 others took to their kitchens to prepare more edible versions…! Second hand uniform shop: 07889 924692 Of particular merit were two Norman Community Liaison: keeps designed by 01625 444159 Sam Curran. Not only had he made one from School lettings: wood, but he went to 01625 441053 the trouble of making another from concrete High Notes showing skill and highnotes@wilmslow commitment. high..sch.uk

All relished in the opportunity to be creative and many valued the time with family members who assisted them. Everyone @wilmslowhigh agreed that it was an @whigh_maths enjoyable task which also enabled them to practise @whigh_eng their presentation skills wilmslowhigh.com and develop their use of specialist vocabulary.

1 Matthew said “I took up running to begin with, competing in the local ‘park run’ and several other local running races with the aim of improving my fitness.”

He won the under 20 age group at the Wilmslow Triathlon, finishing 18th overall, and since then Matthew has worked throughout last winter, balancing training with his A level studies and his sporting goals.

Matthew’s form tutor Mrs Sivner said Wimlslow High Student qualifies for World “Matthew has shown real commitment with and European championships his A level studies, his triathlon training and A 17 year old student at Wilmslow High also completing his ‘Gold’ Duke of Edinburgh School sixth form has qualified for the U20 award. It’s a real life skill to achieve such a age group 2017 World and 2018 European balance.” Duathlon championships at the first time of asking. There is a large cost involved in competing in this competition. If any local businesses In August Matthew Braybrooke will be would be interested in sponsoring Matthew travelling to the World Championships in and having their company logo on his kit, Canada to represent Great Britain. He is Matthew can be contacted via this email: also training to qualify for the U20 age group [email protected] triathlon in Rotterdam in September of this Courtesy of Wilmslow.co.uk year.

National CItizen Service Champion NEW GLOBAL MENU School Status Please come and try our new Global A representative from the NCS visited on Adventures Menus. Food from around the Monday to present the school with an world on our counters every day. Also next award for the number of students who week’s new promotion is: completed their summer programme in 2016. Well done to all of the students who BUY A MEAL/DESSERT MON TO were involved last year in this valuable THURS AND GET YOUR MEAL FREE experience. ON FRIDAY!!!

2 Iona receives England call-up Ex-Wilmslow High student Iona Darroch was informed this week that she has been selected to play for England Netball in Botswana at the World Youth Championships. Well done Iona!

“I first started playing netball when I joined high school. I played for the netball team all the way through from Year 7 – Year 13. The PE staff at the school have always been, and still are, a great support. They encouraged me to take part in many sports, including netball, both in and out of school. I joined Wilmslow Lightning netball club when I was in Year 8. This is where I first started playing competitively and eventually I was selected for the County team. The support from the school and Wilmslow Lightning netball club really helped drive my passion for netball and I am so thankful for all they encouragement they gave me” - Iona Darroch General Election Debate - Wednesday 24th May, 6.30pm

Electors will have the chance to hear from an opportunity to be part of the political and put their questions to all five Tatton debate so we have once again invited the candidates who are standing in next month’s candidates and are delighted that all five of General Election. them have agreed to attend.

Wilmslow High School are hosting an election “As a school placed at the heart of the debate and question time in their main hall community, we wanted to provide the on Wednesday, 24th May, which is open to all candidates with an opportunity to speak members of the public. to the general public, so that constituents have a better understanding of what each The free event will be chaired by Phil candidate stands for and how they plan to McCann, BBC Cheshire Political Reporter and work on behalf of Tatton. As education will take place from 6.30pm to 8pm. Doors open no doubt be a central part of the debate, it at 6.15pm. seemed wholly appropriate for the venue to be the High School’s main hall”. Assistant Headteacher Mark Vincent said, “Educating young people so that they can The hall capacity has a capacity of 400 and engage in political discussions as informed seats which will be allocated on a first come citizens is an important part of our wider first served basis. curriculum input. Before the last General Election a number of the Tatton candidates If you would like to pose a question or have accepted an invitation to speak to our special access needs please email edebate@ students during the school day about their wilmslowhigh.com. parties’ policies and how these policies could impact on young people in this Article courtesy of Wilmslow.co.uk area. The students really enjoyed having

4 Important notices for parents of Year 11 students

Study Leave A reminder to all our parents that timetabled lessons covering exam content and exam preparation sessions will be continuing until Thursday 26th May. This is because the longer that students are in school the more likely they are to perform well in their exams. After the Whit holiday, there will be a blend of exam preparation activities, support sessions and independent home study. It is important that each student plans carefully with their teachers the right programme for them. This will vary from student to student. We will give your son or daughter clear guidance on the programme of lessons, exam preparation and independent home study that they should be following in order to achieve most highly.

From the English team:

English GCSE Preparation As Year 11 students begin their final preparations, we would like to draw your attention to some important dates and information leading up to students’ English GCSE examinations.

There will be final exam walk-through sessions, with class teachers, on the dates and times listed below. Unless students are advised otherwise, these sessions will take place in students’ usual English rooms.

These are vital sessions in order for students to remind themselves of the specific requirements for each question in both the Language and Literature examinations:

Thursday 25th May: Periods 3 & 4 Monday 5th June: 11.15am - 12.45pm Thursday 8th June: Periods 5 & 6

A reminder that revision resources can be found on Firefly at the following links:

English Language http://wilmslowhigh.fireflycloud.net/english-1

English Literature http://wilmslowhigh.fireflycloud.net/english-literature

5 English clinic will be running in the LRC on Tuesdays from 3:20 – 4:00pm and the ‘Quotes by Rote’ session will also be held at this time in room 35. These sessions are open to all students, and we advise our students to take every opportunity to work with us in the final run up to the examinations

From the Maths team:

In Maths, practice, practice, practice makes all the difference.

The Maths team are asking both Foundation and Higher students to undertake 15 practice tests which have been given out by class teachers and are available on Firefly for students to download and print should they want to have another go.

These tests are a vital tool for students’ preparation for their exams as they will allow students to address any gaps in their knowledge before their exams.

These papers have been shared with every student. If they go onto the “tasks” section on firefly it will be there

Exam technique is also crucial. Students getting their timing of questions right is an important part of effective exam technique so we are recommending that all of our students ensure that they have a watch (NOT a smart watch) that they are getting into the habit of using in exam practice now so that they are well prepared.

Year 11 Uniform The PE Department and the PTA would be grateful for any donations of school PE kit from current Year 11 students.

Kit can be given directly to the students’ PE teachers at the end of their last PE lesson or dropped off at the Olympic Hall office over the coming weeks.

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

6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is vital that all Year 11 students are signed into school well before exams. We are using High Options as our signing in venue for morning exams. Students need to sign in at High Options between 8.15am and 8.45am.

In High Options students will have the opportunity to: · Buy pre-exam refreshments · Purchase last minute exam equipment · Speak to form tutors · Get last minute exam advice and encouragement from subject teachers

It is vital that students have signed in by 8.45am at the very latest.

For afternoon exams students will be signed in at the gym (coming through the gym fire doors). Students need to sign in between 12.45pm and 1.00pm.

It is vital that students have signed in by 1.00pm at the very latest.

7 CALENDAR Week commencing 22nd May 2017

Day/date Time Venue Activity Monday 22nd May Exams all week Wednesday 24th May 1.40pm Main Hall Election Debate (student audience) 6.30pm Main Hall Election Debate (general public) Thursday 25th May 3.30-6.00pm Main Hall Exam Thursday Friday 26th May 3.10pm School Closes for students Evening Hilton, Manchester Year 13 Leavers’ Ball

Week commencing 5th June 2017 Day/date Time Venue Activity Monday 5th June Exams all week School opens for staff and students Tuesday 6th June 6.00pm LRC Year 10 France visit parents’ information evening Thursday 8th June 6.00pm 6th Form Learning Year 10 Germany visit parents’ information Area evening

NOTES

Apprenticeship vacancies can now REMINDER be found on Firefly: Reminder to all students in Years 7-9, if you want to go on the Rugby Post-18 vacancies Tour to Paris next Easter 2018, http://wilmslowhigh.fireflycloud .net/sixth-form- you need to pay your deposit by 1/apprenticeshipopportunities 15th June to guarantee your place. Post-16 vacancies If you haven’t got a letter please http://wilmslowhigh.fireflycloud .net/key-stage-3-and-4/post- collect one from Mr Rushton. 16-apprenticeship- opportunities

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.

8 SPORT

Cricket On Saturday our cricket boys played junior fixtures against in what is traditionally a tough fixture. The boys played fantastically well across the age groups and were rewarded with three wins out of four, the pick of the bunch being the Y7’s again who are starting to look like a very promising little team. Results as follows:

U12 won by 75 runs WHS 136-3, SS 61 all out Netball A massive congratulations to all of the U13 won by 25 runs school netball teams this year in the WHS 130-5, SS 95-7 and District League. We managed to place in 4 out of 6 leagues U14 won by 12 runs which is absolutely amazing and I am so WHS 92-9, SS 80-5 proud of all the girls involved! U15 lost by 75 runs The league results were as follows: SS 130-3, WHS 55 all out U12A 3rd overall out of 10 schools U12B Joint 3rd overall out of 10 schools Tennis U13A (photo) Last Wednesday our senior tennis girls 1st overall out of 5 schools, the girls have played Moreton Hall in the Aberdare cup in received gold medals and a trophy what turned out to be a fairly resounding U14A victory. 1st overall out of 6 schools, the girls also received gold medals and a trophy The girls won 12 sets with the loss of only 3 U15A games and move onto the next round. 1st overall, which is a massive achievement The boys meanwhile, travelled to Stockport for them, the girls also received gold medals Grammar with Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 teams for and a trophy an Aegon league fixture. Senior girls Joint 2nd with Alderley Edge receiving silver In Year 9, Finlay Michaelis put in a great medals performance against a player ranked in the

top 15 in the country, and despite losing, his To demonstrate our excellent play across team won 4 matches to 2 overall. At Years the board we also received the aggregate 7/8 the boys found it slightly tougher and cup for the second year running for gaining lost out 5 matches to 1. the most points overall. - Mrs K Walsh

9 Athletics On Wednesday four teams travelled to Macclesfield track to compete in the first round of the English Schools Athletics Association track and field cup. There were some great performances over the course of the day, despite the torrential weather conditions with a number of students coming 1st in their individual events. The highlights were Alfie Moran (Year 8) winning the 100m, James Doorbar (Year 8) winning the 1500m and Steffi Moss (Year 10) winning the 800m.

There are also a number of students who have qualified individually to represent Macclesfield and District at the Cheshire round, based on their performance for school in the M & D championships. This will take place on the 10th June and students will be notified in school. ellW done to those students!

Results week commencing 13th May 2017

DATE OPPONENTS U15 U14A U13A U12A SPORT won by 12 won by 25 won by 75 13-May-17 SANDBACH SCHOOL lost runs runs runs Cricket 15-May-17 FALLIBROOME canx canx TENNIS 16-May-17 TYTHERINGTON H H TENNIS 17-May-17 TYTHERINGTON canx canx canx canx ROUNDERS 17-May-17 POYNTON lost 4-2 lost 4-3 TENNIS 18-May-17 CHEADLE HULME SCHOOL canx Cricket

Fixtures week commencing 20th May 2017

DATE OPPONENTS U15 U14 U13 U12 SPORT 20-May-17 STOCKPORT GRAMMAR A H A A Cricket 22-May-17 QUEEN ETHELBURGAS HH ROUNDERS 23-May-17 QUEEN ETHELBURGAS HH ROUNDERS 23-May-17 ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL A AA TENNIS 23-May-17 WEST HILL A Cricket 23-May-17 SANDBACH A Cricket 24-Mar-17 ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR & QUEENS CHESTER H TENNIS 25-May-17 NETBALL (YR5/6) SMALL ASTRO SSCO 25-May-17 Do youCHEADLE want HULME to: SCHOOL A Cricket 25-May-17 DevelopCHEADLE your HULME skills SCHOOLand qualities and become a more Hrounded WilmslowTENNIS 25-May-17 student andBRIDGEWATER citizen? H Cricket

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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Year 10 College Taster Sessions Wednesday 5th July 2017 Who? Year 10 students only What? Two ‘taster sessions’ run by college tutors on their site When? 5th July, 9am – 3.30pm Where? Macclesfield College: coach from WHS Why? To help to decide whether college (and which course) is right for you If you would like to attend… …please ask your tutor to add your name to the list. Letters will be handed out next week.

N.B. Some courses may not run, if numbers are low. However, this is a chance to get a feel for Further Education College learning, there will be open days where you can find out about specific courses.

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

Then join the young volunteers at one of these libraries!

We are looking for volunteers aged 14 and over to help with Friends of Stanley Hall Park the Summer Reading Challenge. ARE IN THE TESCO BAGS OF HELP SCHEME You’ll be helping to run the challenge, talking to children FOR MAY/JUNE 2017, PLEASE SHOW US YOUR and their parents about books, and supporting library staff SUPPORT BY DROPPING YOUR BLUE TOKENS IN OUR for events and activities. SUPPORT AT THE FOLLOWING TESCO STORES:

HANDFORTH DEAN HANDFORTH EXPRESS If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to find WILMSLOW EXPRESS ALDERLEY EDGE out more drop in for a chat DEAN ROW BRAMHALL or email: [email protected] You can also find us on Facebook and on www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/libraries

Closing Date for applications 27th May 2017

11 Has your business thought about working with Wilmslow High School?

Communities with links between business and education offer great results for everyone.

Connect with Wilmslow High School and your business can:

Reach a school community of over 2000 students and 1700 parents

Access apprentice and sponsorship opportunities that link students and your business

Develop student employability skills to ensure school leavers are work ready

Inspire students to make informed choices to navigate their future

Raise aspirations through a stimulating and relevant curriculum

Join us now.

WILMSLOW HIGH SCHOOL

BUSINESS PARTNERS PROGRAMME

An exciting new partnership between Wilmslow High School and businesses in our community

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WILMSLOW HIGH SCHOOL

BUSINESS PARTNERS PROGRAMME

Contact us now:

Julie Niven: 07747 612747 [email protected] Georgie Johnson: 07770 931231 [email protected]

Bus Partners Programme A5 Leaflet_V2.indd 2 17/05/2017 11:01 13 Gerhard decided he wanted to establish a library in the school and all the other primary and secondary schools in the area of which there are over 60. So the need is for good quality reading books suitable for ages starting at the age of 3.

Gerhard will be in the UK and Poynton in June/July and will endeavour to collect as many books as possible in the hope of filling a container which he has organised to sail from We need your unwanted childrens’ books! the UK to South Africa. Gerhard will deliver My friend Gerhard started his charity in 2013 the books personally to the schools driving following a chance visit to the school he knows them from South Africa where he lives, to well, Gwaai River Primary School in Northern Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. Gerhard had lived in the area before being forced to move off If you can help please bring your books to his land by the Government in 2002. When he the Business and ICT office in the upstairs returned to visit the area in 2013 he took paper Pavilion, I will collect them and they will and pens for the school but was shocked be truly appreciated by the children of to find that the children had very little. The Matabeleland following year he returned with more materials for the school. The teachers were very thankful With many thanks and on leaving Gerhard was told that although Cath MacKellar May 2017 the children were good at reading, they had no books to read.

Wilmslow Symphony 0th Orchestra 7season Dvorak : Carnival Overture Mendelssohn Piano Concerto no.1 soloist : 9 year old Leo Bailey-Yang Stravinsky: Petrushka Saturday 10th June 2017 Conductor: Leader: Robert Chasey Jem Bradley

7:45 Wilmslow Leisure Centre tickets £12 concessions £10 under 18 £2 Ticket secretary 01925 756144: Bang and Olufsen, Alderley Road, Wilmslow 01625 527666 Therapy, Bank Sq., Wilmslow 01625 400113 via the website or at the door www.wilmsloworchestra.co.uk registered charity no.507565

Supported by the Evans Arts Trust

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