Headteacher: Mr M F Jackman MA NPQH YATELEY SCHOOL Telephone: 01252 879222 Facsimile: 01252 872517 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.yateley.hants.sch.uk School Lane, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6NW MFJ/BLE A PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE 9th September 2015 Issue No. 2 Parents’ Bulletin Dear Parents The term has started very well and our new Year 7 students are settling in well. I have had to replace one lost timetable and direct about six students to their classrooms so far and this is par for the course. Our Year 10 and 11 students have been very mature in their approach to their GCSE studies and have also made a very good start. One hundred and fifty nine students have joined our Year 12 – the highest number for many years now. Girls Skirts A number of girls have come back to school with skirts that are too short. Please note that we will be issuing detentions to all girls with skirts that are too high, whether rolled up or not, ie: more than four inches or 10cm above the knee. 6th Form Open Evening We have moved all the events concerning our 6th Form forward this year. Our Year 11 students had their taster day last term and it was very successfully received as the feedback forms showed. The 6th Form Open Evening will be held on the 24th September at 7.00pm this year and we look forward to seeing Year 11 students and parents at this informative and pleasant evening. There will be the opportunity to ask A Level teachers about the subjects and to listen to Mr Mather talk about the approach we adopt in our Sixth Form that leads us to success for our students. M F Jackman Headteacher Diary Dates 10th September Year 12 Information Evening – Main Hall – 7.30pm 16th September Thorpe Park Trip – Business Studies (Mrs Headley) 17th September Year 10 Information Evening – Main Hall – 7.30pm 24th September Sixth Form Open Evening – 7pm 29th September Open Morning 30th September Open Morning 15th October Year 7 Parents Consultation Evening – 7.30pm 19th – 22nd October Scholastic Book Fair 22nd October Year 7 and 8 School Disco – Main Hall 26th – 30th October Half Term. SKIING – ALL ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Whilst skiing in Sunderland is perhaps not the most obvious choice for a summer holiday activity, Eleanor Wilkins and Amy Peterson (both year 11) had the opportunity to spend the August bank holiday weekend doing exactly that; by competing in the All England Championships (Slalom skiing). The two courses of 17 gates were very technical and required close inspection before skiing. Ellie and Amy inspected thoroughly, understood the challenges and skied good, clean runs whilst a number of the big names who attempted top speeds, found aspects of the course too demanding and skied out, resulting in either disqualification or time lost to get back on course. Ellie’s efforts resulted in being placed 2nd in the U16 age group and 5th overall (ladies), whilst Amy, due to year of birth, raced in the U18’s, securing 3rd place in her age group and 12th place overall (ladies). Both girls commit to training 3 times a week, 52 weeks a year and thoroughly deserve such great results! Well done. POSSIBLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR YOUNG TALENTED ATHLETES For more information please visit http://www.sporthampshireiow.co.uk/talentedathletes If you have any questions please contact Mrs Short in PE. The grant if awarded is intended to ensure that young people are not denied the opportunity to participate at a representative level in sport through financial hardship. Each of the following criteria must be met before an application will be considered. In some cases, the decision may be made to target support directly, for example, by paying club fees or meeting additional training costs. MATHS EQUIPMENT ORDERS ONLINE Parents can purchase a scientific calculator for £5.50 and a pack of past papers for exam practice for £2 online. Please could you print the receipt for your purchase and ask your child to bring it to a teacher in the maths office to receive your items. Thank you Mrs James, Mathematics MUSIC TRIP Gentle reminder that the next instalment in value of £150 is due by the 18th September. Payments can be made online or via cheque brought to the Reception on Tues and Thurs mornings in a clearly labelled envelope (name and surname,form,trip). Mrs T Pejovic, Trip Organiser PARKING Can we please ask parents not to park or leave their vehicles in the drop off area/bus stop in the morning or at 3.10pm. This makes it very difficult and dangerous for the school bus to drop off/collect and also for people trying to exit the car park. Thank you. OPEN DAYS 2015-2016 Below are the dates of some upcoming college open days. Guildford College Merrist Wood Farnham Sixth Form College College Thursday 15 October Wednesday 7 October Thursday 8 October 5.30-8pm 5.30-8pm 5.30-8pm Tuesday 20 October Saturday 10 October Thursday 22 October 5.30-8pm 10am-1pm 5.30-8pm Thursday 12 November Saturday 7 November Wednesday 11 November 5.30-8pm 10am-1pm 5.30-8pm Thursday 23 June Thursday 10 March Tuesday 15 March 5.30-8pm 5.30-8pm 5.30-8pm Tuesday 28 June Wednesday 29 June 5.30-8pm 5.30-8pm Visitors will be able to get course information, speak to tutors and take tours of the colleges. They offer courses at all levels in a wide range of subjects, with more courses, resources and support than many other local colleges. They look forward to welcoming visitors on the open days, but in the meantime if the Schools Liaison Team can be of any assistance to you or you would like any further information on the services that they can offer such as Taster Days, Lunchtime Information Stands or Year Group Presentations, please don’t hesitate to contact them. Helen Brown,Head of Schools Liaison - Tel: +44 (0)1483 44 8500 Ext: 8543 Mobile: 07875736502 COME AND MEET YOUR PTA The PTA performs an important job raising funds to help pay for the little (and sometimes big) extras that make life more enjoyable for everyone in the school. The more hands there are, the lighter the work and we are, as always, looking for new blood and ideas to boost our fund raising abilities. The PTA is holding a drinks and nibbles reception on TUESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER to give parents an opportunity to meet the existing committee and find out what we do in an informal setting. Why not come along for a drink and a chat. There is no commitment on your part we would just love to meet you. We will be in Room B1.4 – to the left of reception as you approach the school – from 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm. SUPPORT4SEND Formerly known as the Parent Partnership Service, Support 4SEND now offers free, confidential and impartial advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities as well as the parents and carers. It covers all areas of special educational needs from age 0-25 and aims to “empower” parent carers and children to make decisions and get their views across in professional arenas. Independent Parental Supporters are trained to help children and carers understand the complicated procedures and jargon relating to SEND and also the statutory assessment process leading to an Education Health and Care Plan. Information regarding the service can be obtained by email [email protected] or telephone on 01962-845870 as well as on www.hants.gov.uk/parentpartnership SPECIAL NEEDS INFORMATION DAY 2015 Support4SEND and Parent Voice have announced the next Special Needs Information Day for families and practitioners in Hampshire: SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 10.00AM – 3.00PM at HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE BARTON CROSS HORNDEAN, WATERLOOVILLE PO8 9PQ Exhibitors will offer information and advice on a variety of issues relating to special needs as well as holding a series of workshops and information talks to include: Behaviour Speech & language difficulties Autism Specific learning difficulties Post 16 options Changes from DLA to PIP The Local Offer Further information will soon be available via www.hants.gov.uk and is free to attend for all families. VACANCIES FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS Doorkeeper required: Yateley School Adult and Community Learning are looking to recruit a conscientious and reliable doorkeeper for various sessions Rate of pay £4.75p/h. You must be over 16yrs with National Insurance number. Furniture Mover required: Yateley School Adult and Community Learning are looking to recruit a conscientious and reliable Furniture mover for various sessions. Rate of pay £4.75p per completed move. You must be over 16yrs with National Insurance number. Yateley School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with the other relevant employment checks. Contact us on 01252 877190 - Email:[email protected] Yateley Life Saving Club Yateley Life Saving Club are looking to recruit new members. We meet on a Thursday evening from 7.30 pm at Yateley School Pool, School Lane, Yateley. Our club teaches children survival skills, water safety, rescue skills, lifesaving sport, first aid and life support. We offer a variety of RLSS Rookie Lifeguard & RLSS Survive and Save courses.