Friday 2nd December 2016 Issue 11 Contact Details Reception: 01625 526191 Attendance: 01625 441089 Sixth Form Attendance: 01625 441070 Second hand uniform shop: 07889 924692 Community Liaison: 01625 444159 School lettings: 01625 441053 As the festive season fast approaches, we look forward to our High Notes annual Christmas Concert extravaganza which promises to be highnotes@wilmslow an exciting evening of musical talent and entertainment from our students here at the High School. high.cheshire.sch.uk Students and staff alike have been working incredibly hard in preparation for ‘An Evening of Music’ which promises to take you on a journey through a winter wonderland, including performances from our talented music groups. There will also be festive refreshments available to purchase as well as raffle prizes to be won. @wilmslowhigh So come, rejoice and relax with a mince pie to get you into the Christmas spirit! Tickets are on sale at the Box Office in the main @whigh_maths foyer selling at £5 for adults and £3 for concessions. @whigh_eng wilmslowhigh.com You are also welcome to join us at our free community event, ‘Coffee and Carols’ on Wednesday 21st December, 10.30- 12.15pm in the Main Hall. 1 Public speaking competition Wilmslow High School is rapidly establishing itself as a ‘force to be reckoned with’ in the art of public speaking, and the recent sequence of fine results was continued on Wednesday evening in the ESU Churchill National Public Speaking Competition. Our team, consisting of Mia Basma Jaber, Grace Wilson and Jess Walter secured an excellent victory over seven other schools and now progress to the regional final. The team of Year 10 students all spoke with precision, intelligence and enthusiasm and won a very strong heat. Grace presented an excellent speech on ‘What is more important in our education: knowledge or skills?’ and responded to difficult questions eloquently and thoughtfully. We wish the team every success in the next round! Poynton High School’s dance showcase 2016 Dance students from Years 10 and 11 performed at Poynton High School’s dance showcase on Wednesday 23rd November 2016 alongside dancers from Poynton High School, Aquinas College and Lostock Primary School. Macclesfield College visit On Monday 21st November 5 students from Wilmslow High School students performed Year 11 went to see Macclesfield College, four pieces, which were created during the purpose of the afternoon was to give the Arts Xtra clubs and GCSE/ BTEC lessons. students further insight into the courses they All students were very professional and can access post 16. The college staff were performed with commitment and energy. fantastic at answering the students questions. Well done to the following dancers: Year We found out about the grades required for 10: Jessica Bolton, Martha Burwood, Mia certain courses, length of courses, how many Connor, Scarlett Duffy, Emily Fox, Freya days a week the students need to attend, Hackney, Georgia Long, Caitlin Medcalf, travel to and from college, study and pastoral Alina Ohandjanian, Lauren Phillips, Emilie support and even the length of lunchtime! Poole, Sian Sawyer, Amelia Sheikh, Claudia Stahler, Eve Taylor, Meera Sharma- It was a very productive afternoon when Singh and Amelia Budd. Year 11: Isabel students had the chance to explore the Andrews, Ciara Fensome, Emily Gaskin, college in more depth than during an Open Grace Kerner, Sophie Lawlor, Susannah Evening. Phythian, Libby Pratt, Ella Sankey and Sara Shaanoun. 2 STRONGER FAMILIES NETWORK There are specific timeslots available to book in advance if you would prefer to speak with a particular member of staff, please contact Mrs L Challis on 01625 526191 or email [email protected] to tell us when you’re free and who you would like to see. Free Childcare and food and drink is also available in a social hub for children. Wilmslow High School, in partnership with G8way has launched the G8way Stronger Families Network, aimed at working together with a variety of support networks and contacts within the local community to support parents, carers, wider families and students in maximising their potential. This is a ground-breaking project, aimed at reducing any barriers that parents, carers or families may have with the generic school system by finding alternative (and very informal) ways in which the school and the wider community can communicate with, help and support every family moving forwards. Other than a free breakfast or evening buffet and a free drink, below is a taster of what we have in store: Date: Time: Venue: Event: Tuesday 27th 18.00-20.00* The Wilmslow Tavern, Year 7 and Inclusion: Getting your head round a school system September Buffet and drinks available Dean Row Road, How can we help each other get off to the right start? 2016 Wilmslow Tuesday 25th 08.00-10.00* United Reform Church, Year 7-9 and Inclusion: Aspirations and future proofing for families October 2016 Breakfast Buffet and Chapel Lane, Wilmslow CV tips and advice, local College advice for adult and evening courses, adult hot/cold drinks available apprenticeships, employment tips and advice. Tuesday 22nd 18.00-20.00* The Bulls Head, Wilmslow Year 9-11 and Inclusion: Sticking up for Mums November 2016 Buffet and drinks available Road, Handforth Tips, advice, support and signposting from the Cheshire East family services and the supportive Mums parenting strategy. Thursday 8th 18.00-20.00* The Bulls Head, Wilmslow Years 9-11 and Inclusion: Sticking up for Dads December 2016 Buffet and drinks available Road, Handforth Tips, advice, support and signposting from the Cheshire East family services and the supportive Dads parenting strategy. Tuesday 10th 18.00-20.00* The Wilmslow Tavern, The trouble with Year 9, what are our choices? January 2017 Buffet and drinks available Dean Row Road, Options/choices – the easy way. Help advice and support in completing the form. Wilmslow Impartial and easy to follow advice in taking the next steps to help your child get the best out of school and helping students and parents/carers take the leap from Year 9 to GCSE’s. Tuesday 7th 08.00-10.00* United Reform Church, Years 7-9 and Inclusion: Supportive Parenting February 2017 Breakfast buffet and Chapel Lane, Wilmslow Totally non-judgmental, open and very honest parenting support, advice and tips. hot/cold drinks available Thursday 9th 18.00-20.00* The Bulls Head, Wilmslow Years 9-11 and Inclusion: Mindfulness and Wellbeing March 2017 Buffet and drinks available Road, Handforth That dreaded S (tress) word, why it’s important to take a break. Tuesday 25th 18.00-20.00* The Wilmslow Tavern, Parents and Carers of all year groups welcome: April 2017 Buffet and drinks available Dean Row Road, Free guest passes to major parks/events: Communities in action. Wilmslow For any further information or to let us know that you can make it, please contact Lyndsey Challis on 01625 526191 or email: [email protected] The next session; Tips, advice, support and signposting aimed specifically at Dads from Cheshire East family services and the supportive parenting strategy. Please join us in this ‘drop in, drop out’ very informal and totally non-judgmental session where you can even sample a good quality buffet and have a drink! 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 • Stronger Families leaflet: http://tinyurl.com/hl53ovm • Examination timetable: http://tinyurl.com/jsh2qkn 3 NOTES Year 11 Revision Strategies sessions Year 10 and Y11 Mock Examinations Knowledge is power The following information is published on http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/examinations/ examination-timetables/ This session has been initiated as a result of Year 11 mock examinations will commence on the feedback our students provided on tutor Wednesday 30th November for practicals and review day. A number requested practical Monday 5th December for written papers. See help to improve their revision techniques link below for dates and times of both practical and this forms part of our ‘Progress Lab’ examinations and written papers. initiative. Year 10 & 11 Mock Exam Timetable (December 2016): http://tinyurl.com/zn3pc3j We aim to provide Year 11 students with a range of practical revision strategies, top tips Students in Year 11 were given the following and background understanding about how assembly on Friday 18th November; parents to make revision effective prior to the mock may find the advice it contains useful: examinations. Exam protocols – Mocks 2016: http://tinyurl.com/h3o6y9b The sessions start with refreshments and will take place on Wednesday after school at Year 10 mock examinations will take place 3.20pm in P13. during normal lessons except for the following subjects; maths, English and science. The Date of the final session this half term is: examinations for these will be held in the Sports 7th December at 3.20pm Hall, unless stated otherwise on students 15 minute strategies individual timetables, on the dates shown in the link above. Students and parents will receive emails containing students’ personalised timetables. Do you want to: Develop your skills and qualities and become a more rounded Wilmslow student and citizen? Use your skills to improve on what you already know? Stand out from the rest on your CV? 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.