DIARY 2 February 2018 EVENTS BADMINTON CELEBRATIONS Monday 5 February The U14 boys badminton team won the County School Games Finals 2018 on Tuesday 30 January. It was a close game but the boys managed • Year 12 Drama to take home the coveted trophy (pictured below) and will now go through to the West Midlands finals in March. Well done James Price, Will • U18 Girls Hockey Ross, AJ Halliwell, Adam Thomas! (Meole Brace) • KS3 Sportsability Sportshall Athletics Tuesday 6 February 2018 • Year 13 Dance • U13 Boys Football versus Bridgnorth Endowed (Friars) • U12 Girls Football versus Bridgnorth Endowed (Friars) • U12 Basketball versus Ercall Wood (Ercall Wood) • Year 8 South Shropshire Netball Tournament (WBS) • Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh Training Session (Group 1) The good news doesn’t stop there; our U16 girls badminton were silver William Brookes School, medallists in the County School Games Finals on Wednesday 31 www.williambrookes.com January. They lost out against Newport but all of the scores were very T: 01952 728900 close! Congrats to Megan Leak, Megan Birt, Issy Broadley and E: [email protected] Lauren Hickinbottom! 1 DIARY 2 February 2018 EVENTS DIARY J L EDWARDS 2018 AWARDS SCHEME WednesdayEVENT 7 A reminder to all students that the deadline for applications for a J L February 2018 Edwards Award is Friday 16 February. If you have a hobby, sporting • BeginningS A-Level interest or are planning a trip that you need an help to pay for, then pick up an application form from Mrs Cloud. ReligiousEvent name Studies Conference at SPORTSHALL ATHLETICS – THANK YOU! CoventryDate Cathedral • U18 Boys Football A big thank you and a special well done to the following students who weblink were Sportshall Athletics Officials at competitions last week: versus Thomas Telford School Ellie Mitchell, Jake Sutton, Will Ross, Bella Hatton, Charlotte Burrows, Daniel Handley, Rosie Brown, Monty Dunn, Jacob (Thomas Telford McLoughlin, Jess Heath, Eva Diack, Matteo Basini-Gazzi, Jack School) James, Emily Starynskyj, Henry Fawcett, Hope Lewis, Lottie • U14 Boys Football Eley, Marina Bennett, Adam Thomas, Catrin Chadwick, Manali Ware, Elle Humphries and Ethan Perkins. versus Shrewsbury School Mr Jew from Idsall School was most impressed by you all and Mrs Smith actually told everyone ' to slow down' at one point in the KS2 (Shrewsbury competition as they were being too efficient! School) • U13 Girls Hockey MATHS CLINIC versus Shrewsbury Clinics take place every Wednesday in Room 004, from 15.30 to High School (Meole 17.00. For anyone in school who would like some help with their Brace School) maths, or to do some revision for tests or exams. Thursday 8 DUKE OF EDINBURGH EXPEDITION February 2018 A reminder of Duke of Edinburgh Expedition training in the next few • Non-Uniform Day: weeks: School Fund The next meeting for Group 1 is on Tuesday 6 February 2018. The next meeting for Group 2 is on Tuesday 13 February 2018 William Brookes School, www.williambrookes.comWilliam Brookes School Participants who miss training meetings run the risk of not being T:www.williambrookes.com 01952 728900 allowed to take part in the expedition for safety reasons. E:T: [email protected] 728900 E: [email protected] Participants need to bring their information booklets to the meetings. 2 DIARY 2 February 2018 EVENTS DIARY HEADS COMMENDATIONS Thursday 8 EVENT If you are rewarded with a Head’s Commendation certificate, please be February 2018 sure to visit the Head’s Office at break time on Fridays to meet with • YearS 13 Dance a member of the Leadership Team and get it signed. Only certificates • YearEvent 7 & name 8 Idsall signed by Mr Renwick or an Assistant Head Teacher will be recorded on Netball League Class Charts and the points added to your records. Remember, every point counts towards your final score and that of your House! (WBS)Date • KS3weblink Boys & Girls YEAR 11 GCSE TEXTILES Hockey School Games Qualifier There will be sessions running every Monday after school from (Bridgnorth 15.30 - 17.00 for any Year 11 textiles students who need any assistance. Please drop by if you have any questions! Endowed Friday 9 February DROP IT AND READ 2018 • U13 Cricket Final Drop it and Read for Years 7 - 9 will be on Wednesday 7 February Period 5 & Friday 9 • William Brookes February Period 1. Remember to bring a book to School KS2 read during lesson! Swimming Gala You may bring a book from home or check out a • U16 Basketball book from the library if you do not have a one. versus Lacon Childe JUDO CLUB Please come in Monday at the times below if you wish to attend: Key Stage 3 - 15.30 - 16.15 in William Brookes School, the Gymnasium www.williambrookes.comWilliam Brookes School Key Stage 4/5 - 16.15 - 17.00 T:www.williambrookes.com 01952 728900 in the Gymnasium E:T: [email protected] 728900 E: [email protected] 3 2 February 2018 CAREERS GUEST & INTERVIEWS On Monday 5 February - Sarah Spilsbury, Shropshire Schools Adviser, will be coming in to do a talk about planning CV's and looking into the future - aimed at Year 10 and Year 11 students. This will take place in the CLT from 14.10 - 14.30. Careers interviews next week with Mrs Lawrence will be on Tuesday 6 February. All interviews will take place in the room adjacent to Miss Lacey’s Office. Period 1 8.50 – 9.50 Jacques Deavall Period 2 9.50 – 10.50 Molly Wheatley Break 10.50 – 11.10 Period 3 11.10 – 12.10 Jack Cox Period 4 12.10 – 13.10 Hannah Grace Lunchtime & Tutor 13.10 – 14.10 Period 5 (for those with Tutor Period at 14.10) 14.10 – 15.00 ASPIRING DOCTORS’ PROGRAMME 2018 Anyone aged 14-18 who is interested in a career in medicine? The Aspiring Doctors' Programme will take place on Wednesday 30 May 2018. It is a one day work experience event aimed at students aged 14+ who express an interest in medicine - and in particular psychiatry. A day of interactive activities, ward visits and inspiring presentations! Please contact Hannah Fellows at [email protected] for an application form and more information. Applications close Friday 30 March 2018. 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