Friday 27th May 2016 Issue 33

Contact Details

Reception: 01625 526191

Attendance: 01625 441089

Sixth Form Attendance: 01625 441070

Second hand uniform shop: 07807 070468

Community Liaison: 01625 444159

School lettings: 01625 441053 Class of 2016 Leavers’ Ball On Friday 20th May, Year 13 students celebrated leaving the Sixth Form at High School at the Deansgate Hilton Hotel in High Notes . highnotes@wilmslow high..sch.uk 250 staff and students enjoyed a beautiful meal and celebrations in a true party spirit. Attendees definitely dressed to impress and enjoyed a night of reflection and rewards.

The awards ceremony brought about some expected recipients as well as a few surprises! @wilmslowhigh

Mr Tunmore, Head of Sixth Form, said, “What a fantastic evening and a lovely send off for our Year 13s” wilmslowhigh.com

We wish all of our students well in their future endeavours.

1 May Ball 2016 NEWS

Wilmslow High School wins Youth Sport Trust National Leadership Award is a nominated hubsite for leadership, coaching and volunteering. Recently Mrs Harris (far left) collected the Youth Sport Trust National Leadership Award on behalf of the High School for the great work we do with the School Games Makers of , Cheshire West and , in partnership with other local hubsite schools, Beamont Collegiate, Warrington (Inclusion hubsite) and High School (Health and Well-being hubsite).

Manchester 10K run On Sunday, 22nd May, (l-r) Miss Littler, Miss Howell, Mrs Dutson and Mrs Coffey from the English department all took part in the Manchester 10k run. Miss Littler has, so far, raised over £160 for the Thorngrove house charity, “The Little Princess trust”, which makes wigs for sick children who have lost their hair.

Miss Littler’s form, T8VL who have now been inspired to organise their own fundraising event.

Opportunity to study Spanish as a third modern language in Year 8 We are able to offer the opportunity to study Spanish as a third modern language in Year 8. The optional course takes place during an extended day beginning at either 8.10am or 3.10pm and consists of one 50 minute lesson per week.

The only requirement we set is that your son/daughter must be willing to commit to learning languages and that he/she must follow the course for the whole of Year 8 with attendance and homework being compulsory.

Your son/daughter in Year 7 has received a letter with further information and reply slips need to be returned by Wednesday, 8th June 2016.

3 DON’T MISS THE EXAM PREPARATION SESSIONS

The following subjects are off ering exam preparation sessions for students before their GCSEs

Date Morning Afternoon After School 30th May to 3rd June Science revision and mock exam (HALF TERM) Monday 6th June English Language Wednesday 8th June Maths preparation Thursday 9th Biology Revision Wednesday 15th June Chemistry Revision Friday 17th June Physics Revision

Year 11 Additional Science One day Science Summer School – Thursday 2nd June 2016 9am – 2.15pm

All Year 11 Additional and Separate Science students are invited to a ‘One Day Science Summer School’ during the half-term break on Thursday 2nd June 2016 from 9am until 2.15pm. The day will consist of three one hour sessions, covering physics, chemistry and biology, followed by an optional mixed subject paper in the afternoon.

Students are not required to wear school uniform and should bring their own lunch as there will be no catering facilities available on the day.

There is no charge for the event, but students must sign the register in the downstairs science office before the half term break to indicate their attendance. Science department.

Please click here for a full examination timetable: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/examinations/examination-timetables/ Last half term information (Years 7-9) The letter attached to this issue gives details relating to the internal examinations and ‘Whole Education Week’ for students in Years 7-9. A further more detailed letter will follow during the first week back after the break.

CyberFirst : Student bursaries to support new undergraduates starting this autumn CyberFirst is a Student Bursary scheme inspired and led by GCHQ which aims to help support and prepare students for a career in cyber security. GCHQ will partner with other government departments and selected industry to offer students a comprehensive package of financial assistance and cyber skills to help kick start a career in cyber. If this is of interest to any students, please click on the link below. https://www.cesg.gov.uk/articles/cyberfirst

4 1 End of Year Examinations

• Students in Year 7 to Year 9 will be taking examinations in the week after the half term break (week commencing 6th June).

The timetable for the examinations will be based on students’ normal timetables with some adjustments to allow for longer examinations in certain subjects. Most examinations will take place in classrooms but some will be in larger venues such as the hall or gym.

The examination timetable will be published to students and in High Notes before half term. As always, students must be properly equipped and should not expect to be lent basic equipment. Students should also ensure that, as usual, they have a good reading book with them as there will be additional opportunities for private reading during this week.

Students should be revising now in preparation for these examinations.

• Students in Year 10 will be taking examinations in weeks commencing 20th and 27th June, with some practical examinations taking place during week commencing 13th June.

These examinations will take place mainly in formal examination venues such as the assembly hall. Students will receive a timetable shortly beforehand and should not wait to receive their timetable before commencing revision.

A polite request

Several members of the public have notified us of incidents occurring at the Wilmslow allotment areas involving students making fires.

It appears that much of this is harmless fun and is not intended to cause any damage or vandalism. Similarly, we are not 100% certain that any Wilmslow High school students are involved. However, the residents have advised that there has been some damage to property and they will now be informing the police of any trespass or anti-social behaviour in these locations.

Students are therefore advised to avoid these allotment areas (as they are private property) so as not to be associated with these issues.

It is also timely to remind students of their collective responsibility out in the community and ensure they look out for one another to ensure everyone remains safe whilst also representing Wilmslow High school with pride. CALENDAR

Week commencing 6th June 2016

Day/date Time Venue Activity Monday 6th June Year 7, 8 and 9 internal exams all week 4.30 - 5.30pm Main Hall Wilmslow Concert Band Tuesday 7th June 6.00 - 6.30pm LRC Year 10 Paris visit parents’ information evening Thursday 9th June approx. 9.00am Year 10 SUTS Bronze Duke of Edinburgh final expedition - depart Friday 10th June approx. 4.00pm Year 10 SUTS Bronze Duke of Edinburgh final expedition - return

Week commencing 13th June 2016

Day/date Time Venue Activity Monday 13th June 4.30-5.30pm Main Hall Wilmslow concert band Tuesday 14th June 1.30-9.30pm Sale Sharks Young Enterprise regional finals Wednesday 15th June Broughton Park Drop Everything and Read Day Rugby Club Year 7 and 8 girls U13 rugby tournament

6.00-7.00pm Main Hall Tubingen visit - Parents’ information evening Thursday 16th June 12.45-5.30pm The Royal GCSE drama theatre vist ‘The Night Watch’ Exchange

Results commencing 21st May

DATE OPPONENTS U14 U13A U12A SPORT 21-May-16 CHEADLE HULME SCHOOL 4TH GIRLS FOOTBALL 23-May-16 TERRA NOVA WON WON TENNIS 24-May-16 HARTFORD SCHOOL WON CRICKET 26-May-16 HIGH SCHOOL TBC TENNIS 26-May-16 CHEADLE HULME SCHOOL TBC TBC ROUNDERS

Fixtures commencing 7th June

DAY DATE OPPONENTS U15 U14 U13 U12 SPORT TUES 07-Jun-16 SALE GRAMMAR A H CRICKET WED 08-Jun-16 ELLESMERE COLLEGE TENNIS THUR 09-Jun-16 SALE GRAMMAR A H CRICKET THUR 09-Jun-16 FALLIBROOME H H H H TENNIS THUR 09-Jun-16 YR6 RUGBY SSCO THUR 09-Jun-16 ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR HH HH ROUNDERS

6 SPORT

Cricket Tennis Saturday’s cricket fixtures away at Stockport On Monday, our Year 7 and 8 boys and girls Grammar were called off due to rain. tennis teams played a friendly fixture away at Terra Nova. The boys won 6 matches, drew 1 However, the Year 8 team managed to play and lost 2, while the girls won 3, drew 1 and their Cheshire Cup match at home against lost 2. on Tuesday afternoon. Hartford batted first and scored 67 for 9 off their 20 overs.

The Wilmslow side chased the total down for the loss of 4 wickets, with Callum Sherrington 28 not out and Josh Pierpoint batting well for his 24.

Saxons joy for James Congratulations to former student Sam James on his selection to the Saxons squad for their tour of South Africa. The team will play two test matches against South Africa’s second string side on June 10th and June 17th.

Jujitsu team shines in national championships The British Jujitsu National Championship was held on Saturday, 30th April, in Walsall and the Wilmslow club secured six medals.

Ben Fazelynia won gold in Random Attack whilst Ellie Harris won silver for Kata and bronze in Continuous Fighting. Both Euan McAndry and Eric Nelson won silver in Continuous Fighting and Eric also picked up a silver in Kata whilst Robert Davies won bronze in Continuous Fighting. Following on from their success at the National Championships six Wilmslow students are now signed up to compete in the United Nations Jujitsu Championships in October and have intensive training sessions over the coming months to ensure that they are fighting fit and ready for success.

The club are organising a number of events to raise money to fund the visit for the students who all need to be accompanied by an adult to the event. (Wilmslow.co.uk)

http://www.wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/13590/jujitsu-team-shines-in-national-championships

7 COMMUNITY

Wizard Walk

Join the Alderley Edge Fathers Day, June 19th from 10am

Help us create a new Guinness Six Magical Reasons to World Record! Join our Wizard Walk

Fathers Day Family Fun - a day out designed for dad, with dad stuff….. that dads like to do!

Guinness World Record - be a part of a new world record for the ‘Largest Gathering of Wizards.’

Fun Accessible Walk - 2 mile stroll for the whole family with a whole load of fun along the route.

Big Kids - crazy ‘Dare your Daddy’ challenges. Find out more and Play in the Quidditch League. register at www.wizardwalk.org Diddy People - 3rd and 4th child go free. Our inclusive Route is planned as buggy and wheelchair friendly.

Schools / Groups / Organisations - hang an official certificate of participation on your wall!

The Big Breakfast

The Big Breakfast for Christian Aid was held at St.Anne’s Fulshaw School on the 22nd May.

Our students Jess and Tom Wilson, Isabel Cathery, Emily Wei, Joseph Cathery, Aidan Smith and Steven Allinson all helped. We welcomed over 55 customers and raised £273.30 for Christian Aid projects to tackle global poverty.

8 Sunday 12th June 12pm – 4pm How you can get involved... Setting up on Friday 10th June

On the day Sunday 12th June

FOOD MUSIC STALLS 5-A-SIDE GAMES Sunday 12th June BBQ PRIZES 12pm – 4pm Please get in touch if you can help: RAFFLE Join us for our right Royal Summer Fair [email protected] or 0161 610 0170 and enjoy a street party atmosphere with lots of fun for all the family. Can’t make the fair but would like to donate? only £1 children under 16 FREE or donate online by going to the Virgin Money Giving website Name: Tel: and searching for Seashell Trust, Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 6RQ Seashell Trust

Please send completed forms to Seashell Trust, Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 6RQ

If you are looking for a great night out at the theatre click on this link for ‘Shout the Mod Musical’. It’s a show that has been produced by Max Unsworth, son of one of our science technicians, Sharon. It has recently received 5 star reviews. http://www.royalcourtliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/ shout-the-mod-musical/

USEFUL LINKS

Sports X-tra: http://tinyurl.com/hoq2zvn Arts X-tra: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/?p=265 X-tra – Xtra: http://www.wilmslowhigh. com/?p=269 Previous issues of High Notes: http://www. wilmslowhigh.com/?p=2239 Letters sent from school: http://www. wilmslowhigh.com/?p=2043

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