Wilmslow High School

Sports Fixtures

The Sports Fixtures for September 2010 to March 2011 are available in Microsoft Excel format by clicking here.

These fixtures will soon be available on the school website and will replace the outdated information.

Start of Year Arrangements - September 2010

Full details of the start of year arrangements are contained in the Headteacher's End of Term Notes issued in July 2010 (please click here to download a copy).

Key organisational points are as follows.

In order to ensure an effective start to the new school year, the return of students to school is to be phased as indicated below. Students should report to school on the day and at the times stated below:

Thursday, 2nd September 2010

8.40 a.m.: Year 7 and Lower Sixth

All students in Years 8,9,10,11,13 have an appointment for an individual target setting interview.

Students will have recorded appointment times in their 2009/10 student planners. The intention of these interviews is to focus all students immediately upon the year ahead and, in the light of previous performance, input and aspirations, to set challenging personal targets. Students should arrive at the interviews with a clear sense of what they wish to achieve in the 2010 - 2011 year. The targets will be monitored throughout the year and reviewed in detail at the 'Review Day' in February 2011.

7.00 p.m.

Year 7 Introductory Evening for Parents - the purpose of this evening is to share with parents of students new to the school, the school's expectations and to outline the opportunities available to students. The evening will also provide parents with the opportunity to:

• clarify any points of uncertainty
• receive information on opportunities in sport and the arts
• discuss students' individual needs. 'Learning Support' staff will be available

It is essential that all parents of Year 7 students attend this evening

Friday, 3rd September 2010

8.40 a.m. Years 7 - 11 full school day

Monday, 6th September 2010

8.40 a.m. Years 7 - 11, 12 and 13 full school day

Examination Results - Summer 2010

We would like to congratulate the students receiving external examination results this summer on their excellent achievements.

Please click here for further details about A-Level and Year 13 BTEC results:

http://www.wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/2874/wilmslow-high-celebrates-a-level-and-btec-success

Please click here for further details about GCSE and Year 11 BTEC results:

http://www.wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/2886/best-ever-gcse-results-for-wilmslow-high

External examination results

Year 13 external examination results will be available for students to collect from 10:00 am on Thursday 19th August.

Year 12 external examination results will be available for students to collect from 11:00 am on Thursday 19th August.

Year 11 external examination will be available for students to collect from 10:00 am on Tuesday 24th August.

Year 9 and Year 10 external examination results will be given to students by their form tutor on Thursday 2nd September.

On the 19th August, sixth form staff and Connexions will be available in the LRC to assist all Year 13 students who do not meet the terms of their offers with the Clearing process.

End of term documents

During the last week of term the following documents have been published for parents and distributed to students via their form tutors.

• Headteacher's End of Term Notes - July 2010 (please click here to download a copy)
• Letter providing an overview of the residential and whole school educational visits proposed for 2010-2011 (please click here to download the letter, click here for the table of dates)
• Newsletter - Summer Term 2010 (please click here to download a copy)
• Student Annual Report for Years 7-10 (These are individual to each student and cannot presently be downloaded from the school website. However, if this document has been mislaid it will be possible to provide a replacement during the summer holiday by contacting Mrs Hilton in the School General Office.)

Summer activities from Cheshire East Council

Looking for something to do this summer? Click the following links to download brochures which are full of activities run by Cheshire East Council.

• Programme of Leisure Centre Activities
• Programme of Get Active Events

Whatever you want to do Cheshire East aim to provide a fun packed session held near you.

For updates visit the following website

Deaf Awareness Week - Presentation

As part of our ID programme the focus for Deaf Awareness Week is social inclusion. The message we want everyone to think can be summarised as 'Give language the best possible chance: it's important for me to see what you are saying, so remember LOOK AT ME.'

The presentation available by following this link provides a context for the deaf awareness activities during the ID celebrations; these accessible strategies make all the difference between understanding and confusion. Students are celebrating their individuality and removing barriers to learning.

Published 25/06/10

Identity Week - 28th June to 2nd July 2010

The week commencing Monday 28th June is Wilmslow High School's 'IDentity week'. The aim of this week is to encourage students to think more about how they as individuals, and we as a school, fit into the community.

All students will make a pledge to try something new and to challenge themselves.

This week is National School Sports Week and we are joining thousands of schools across the country in creating an exciting programme of activities for our students that will build momentum towards the 2012 Olympic Games.

We are also celebrating Deaf Awareness Week in school.

In addition, our commitment to the Arts means that many of our students will be involved in creative activities leading up to the performance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on 7th and 8th July. The whole week provides something different for our students to enjoy. I hope that you will support us in encouraging your son or daughter to take a full part in the activities.

Year group specific letters with details of the programme can be downloaded via the links on this page. In addition there are some "open" events that parents might be interested in attending.

Key points and open events:

• Monday 28th June is our themed Olympic Day where subject based lessons in school will have a link to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Students should bring normal equipment to their lessons. In the evening two stunning events are taking place:
• The Courtyard Art Exhibition is a display of students' art work that is of exceptionally high standard but which also includes short performance pieces from our Performing Arts students. All parents are invited to the event. For more information please contact Miss Boden at school via email: cboden@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk or by telephone: 01625 526191.
• The Sports Gala Celebration provides an opportunity for us to celebrate the sporting achievements of our teams and individuals this year. For more information please contact Mr Vincent at school via email: mvincent@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk or by telephone 01625 526191
• Tuesday 29th June is PHSCE day, except for Year 10 who will be using the time for science practical coursework.
• Wednesday 30th June - Year 9 Public Speaking Competition 7.00pm - 9.00pm in the Learning Resource Centre. An opportunity to hear the oratorical skills of our students.
• Thursday 1st July - 'Battle of the Bands' 7.00pm - 9.00pm in the school hall. Parents and students are invited to attend this competition featuring our own budding rock stars. For more information please contact Mr Taylor at the school via email: jtaylor@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk or by telephone: 01625 526191.
• Friday 3rd July - Sports Day 12.15pm - 3.00pm on the school field. Parents are invited to attend the finale to 'IDentity' Week to support and cheer on the students. For more information please contact Mr Vincent at the school via email: mvincent@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk or by telephone on 01625 526191.
• Date for your Diary: 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' - Lower School production in the upper drama studio 7th & 8th July 7.00pm. Tickets - £4 adults, £3 concessions

Download Letters:

• Year 07 Parents Letter
• Year 08 Parents Letter
• Year 08 Consent Form
• Year 09 Parents Letter
• Year 09 Consent Form
• Year 10 Parents Letter
• Year 10 Consent Form

Letters are also available in the Letters section of this website: scroll down to the ID Week section.

INSIGHT Trial

INSIGHT is a program that provides an overview of your child's behaviour, attendance and targets.

Parents: you can now register your name, child's name and email address to be part of Wilmslow High School's trial of the new INSIGHT program. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email including your login details and website address within 7 days.

Register by following this link or by clicking the "INSIGHT Trial" link under Portal on the bottom left of the school website.

Feedback and information available on the Wilmslow High School Facebook discussion board.

Published 18/06/10

Updated 21/06/10

Twitter

Keep up to date with the latest news and publications from Wilmslow High School by following us on Twitter.

You can also subscribe to our Twitter feed in your web browser by following this link.

Published 18/06/10

Internal Examination Week for Years 7-10

Monday 24th-Friday 28th May 2010

As published in the school calendar at the beginning of the year, the week of Monday 24th-Friday 28th May is scheduled for Years 7-10 Internal Examinations.

Please click on the links below to see the specific examination timetable for each year group:

• Year 7
• Year 8
• Year 9
• Year 10

Students have been briefed by their Form Tutors regarding the detailed arrangements for the week.

However, parents should note that students will not have examinations during every lesson next week and should, therefore, bring with them to school the books and equipment they will need for the lessons due to take place each day.

• Year 7 will have normal lessons on Monday
• Year 8 will have normal lessons on Monday and Friday afternoon
• Year 9 will have no lessons during examinations week
• Year 10 will have normal lessons at those times next week when the optional subjects they are taking are not being examined.

Published 20/05/10

Year 11 Leaving Arrangements

This week the Houses have been marking the end of compulsory schooling for students in Year 11 with a series of assemblies that have featured warm and amusing recollections of their five years in the school.

Last week Mr Gibbs held an Assembly for Year 11 which

• explained that the students would leave school to begin Study Leave during the last period of the day on Thursday, 20th May
• outlined the school's expectations regarding uniform and behaviour at this time
• reminded students that they should be considerate and respectful of the needs of others when they went out into the community

Published 19/05/10

Traffic Action Group

As local residents the local Traffic Action Group is concerned about the safety of pedestrians around Hawthorn Street and Bedells Lane: they are asking for your support so that the group can lobby Cheshire East for traffic calming measures to be put in place.

Along with other community groups we as a school are happy to support this campaign in the interests of the health and safety of all pedestrians who walk in this area and in particular young people who walk this way to school. If, as a parent, you would like to support the Traffic Action Group do please read the attached letter and take the action they suggest.

Yours sincerely

Mrs G Bremner

Head teacher

Please download the letter from the Traffic Action Group by clicking here.

Published 14/05/10

External Examinations

Students in Years 9-13 taking external examinations in summer 2010 have been issued with personalised letters from Mrs Gamble, Examinations Officer.

These letters contain the following information:

• arrangements for the examinations
• a copy of their examination timetable
• the JCQ Notice to Candidates

Non-personalised copies of these documents are available using the following links:

• Year 9 Letter
• Year 10 Letter
• Year 11 Letter
• Years 12/13 Letter
• JCQ Notice for written examinations
• JCQ Notice for on-screen tests

The overall examination timetables are available using the following links:

• GCSE Timetable
• AS/A2 Timetable

Stranger Danger - Cheshire Police Press Release

Cheshire police are asking parents and youngsters to be vigilant after an incident today in Macclesfield.

At about 3.30 pm today, 6th May 2010, a 15 year old girl was walking along Priory Lane in Macclesfield, when she saw a man who had been walking a few yards in front of her, jump into the front garden of a house on the street. As the girl was then passing the garden, the same man jumped out in front of her, and grabbed both of her forearms saying "You're coming with me". The girl pushed him away, and ran back to her school, in a state of distress. The man did not follow her.

The offender is described as a white man, in his mid 30s, 5'8" tall, of fat build with a large stomach. He had short dark cropped hair, and had stubble on his chin. He was wearing a dark blue polo shirt with yellow horizontal striped across it, a black nylon jacket, which was possibly an Adidas tracksuit top. This had reflective stripes on the shoulders. He was also wearing black jeans, black scruffy work boots, and he had very yellow teeth. He spoke with a local accent, and had a very deep voice.

If anyone can provide information to identify this man, then please contact Macclesfield Police on 0845 458 0000.

U15 Rugby Squad

Congratulations to the U15 Rugby Squad who triumphed over Wellington College at Twickenham on Wednesday 31st March. In front of an exuberant crowd of rugby followers from all parts of England, the Wilmslow High School Team came out on top by 10 points to 7 points after an hour of tense and thrilling rugby.

A match report from the team will follow but coverage from the Daily Mail can be read here.

Thanks go to all who made this memorable occasion possible, with particular mention to the army of travelling supporters who had set out from Wilmslow by coach in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

U16 Netball Squad return from Plymouth as England Sports Colleges Champions

Congratulation to the U16 Netball Squad of Harriet Graham (captain) Abbi Green (Vice Captain) Emily Billington, Ella Howells, Lauren Nuttall, Lauren Clark, Chloe Darroch, Kate Buxton and Sophie Knight for their magnificent performance in the Sports Colleges National Netball Finals that was held in Plymouth on Saturday 27th March.

After remaining undefeated during an exhausting but exhilarating day with 6 wins and 1 draw, they were crowned worthy English Champions.

Click here for a match report from Mrs Harris.

A-level Exam Timetable

Updated A-level timetable is now available here: A-level Timetable

Sixth Form Revision Guide

A sixth form revision advice powerpoint file has been published. Download it here.

Drop Everything And Read

A reminder for all students - bring a reading book on Drop Everything and Read Day - Thursday 4th March 2010.

DEAR Day is also World Book Day and we are all reading at 10.00am, the start of Period 3.

The World Book Day website has a wide variety of activities adding to the fun of reading on DEAR Day - interviews with authors, readings of extracts from books and many other activities.

Bring a reading book and let's enjoy Drop Everything and Read Day!

January Module Results

January module results will be available to all students at 12.45pm on Thursday 11th March. Any re-sits examinations need to be formally requested by 4pm on Monday 15th March 2010.

Presentation of A-level Certificates

The re-scheduled Presentation of 'A' level Certificates to last year's Year 13 students will take place in the Pavilion on Wednesday 24th March 2010 at 3.30pm. All ex-students are welcome.

GCSE Exam Timetable

Updated GCSE timetable is now available here: GCSE Timetable

Post Sixth-Form Choices Presentation 2010

Click here to download the presentation given to Year 12 parents on Tuesday 9th February. This explores some of the issues regarding post-sixth form choices.

The Christies Concert

Wilmslow High School presents a musical showcase on Thursday 11th February 2010.

The concert will commence at 7pm in the main hall. Limited tickets are available: Adults: £6 Concessions: £4 All proceeds will be donated to Christies Hospital.

Refreshments are available on the evening but you are invited to bring a bottle of your choice.

Legacy of Hope - from Holocaust Memorial to help for Haiti

Wilmslow High School is commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day on the 27th January by holding special assemblies throughout the week, focusing on this year's theme of 'Legacy of Hope'.

In order to use these reflections on the past to make a difference to people facing humanitarian disaster today, we are asking all staff and students to give hope to the people of Haiti by contributing what they can.

All money raised will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee to provide shelter, food and medical supplies to those who are in desperate need.

Year 9 begin exploring their course choices for Key Stage 4

Following a Year 9 assembly this week to launch the Key Stage Course Choice process with the students, students will be coming home this evening with the Course Choice booklet.

This will give students and parents an opportunity to read through the guidance material and subject information before attending the two Course Choice evenings on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th January.

For further information about this process and these events please follow this link.

Procedures for Closure

In the event of there being any reason, eg adverse weather conditions, that necessitates an unexpected school closure this information will be:

1. Published on the school website

2. Supplied by text message to those parents for whom we have up to date mobile phone numbers

3. Broadcast by the following local radio stations

• BBC Radio Manchester
• BBC Radio Stoke
• Cheshire FM
• Canalside Radio
• Signal Radio
• Silk FM

Letter to all students

Please click on this link to view a copy of the letter issued to all students today (4th January) by form tutors.

Teenagers' christmas rescue bid

Bah Humbug

Wilmslow High School presents: Bah! Humbug!. Thursday 17th December 2009, Main Hall, Doors open at 6:45pm. Tickets available from the box office.

Children In Need

Total so far - a massive £2774.44. Thanks again to everyone for their support.

All Day

• Wear Something Different £1.00
• Cakes and Biscuits for sale
• Pudsey Cake Raffle 50p
• Drawn at the end of lunch in High Options

Break and Lunch

• Pudsey Keyrings and Badges for sale in High Options £2.00

Lunch

• Gym: Throw a Wet Sponge at a Teacher - £1.00 a throw, 50p to watch!

KS4 Work Experience and Careers Evening

Thank you to parents and students in Years 10 and 11 who attended the KS4 Work Experience and Careers Evening on Wednesday 11th November 2009.

If you have any comments you would like us to consider in planning for future events like these please contact Dr Pullé, Deputy Headteacher, at school or send an e-mail to the following address:jpulle@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk

Copies of the two presentations can be downloaded by following these links:

• What educational pathways are available for young people post-16?
• Work Experience for Year 10 students in 2010

In addition copies of the 2009-2010 versions of two useful Connexions publication can be downloaded by following these links:

• It's your choice 2009-2010 - How to choose your post-16 options
• Parents and Carers - Helping your child with their learning and career choices

Finally, if you would like to explore the online Cheshire and Warrington Local Area Prospectus please click on the following link: http://www.wayahead.uk.com

Year 11 Revision

On Thursday 26th March Mr Tatlock led an assembly for Year 11 students offering them a range of advice about how they might prepare for their GCSE examinations this summer. Download Microsoft Powerpoint file