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Millom School Termly Newsletter
Summer 2019
A message from Mr Savidge
What a wonderful end to the year it has been. I had the privilege of climbing to the top of Black Combe with Year 7
on Tuesday on a lovely sunny day. I was struck by their determination and the way they supported each other,
particularly those students who had never been to the top before. Thank you to the members of the Duddon and
Furness Mountain Rescue team who came with us who were extremely impressed with how the students got on.
Finishing the year with activity week is a great reminder of all the fantastic opportunities which the staff provide for
the students at Millom School and I would like to thank the staff for their hard work and support for the students this
year.
As you will see from this newsletter we finished the year with success in sports, the arts and in STEM with teams
winning in cricket and athletics, at the Big Bang with STEM and with performances and grade success for the
musicians. Congratulations to all those who took part in these activities.
There have also been success for the staff this year with Steve Olliver representing Scotland in their national hockey
team and Joanne Wright completing a degree in Children, Young People and their services. Both amazing
achievements.
This year saw the introduction of the last of the new GCSE exams which meant that the exam period was busier
than ever. Year 11 coped with the pressure well and I have been really impressed with them all. We celebrated with
our leavers of 2019 at the prom at the Abbey House Hotel.
As always at the end of the year we have a member of staff that we are saying goodbye to:
Liz Ribchester, Teacher of English. Liz has worked at the school since 2012, is a great teacher and has been part of
a successful department. Students appreciate her enthusiasm for English and she will be greatly missed. I wish her
well in the future.
I would like to finish by thanking parents for their support during the course of the year and wish you all a great summer.
A message from the Chair of Governors
As another school year draws to an end we have summer ahead of us; let hope we have lovely weather.
School have had some amazing events over the past academic year which the students and staff have both enjoyed
being part of.
The newsletter is full achievements and accomplishments this summer which is really nice to see.
Finally I would like to wish staff, students, parents and carers a great summer and thank you for a wonderful year!
“Students who pursue their interests and talents will be happier, will have a sense of
purpose and will develop a love of learning for life”
Millom School singer set for big things
Kai is set for fame after being asked to take part in the North West Musical Regional
Championships. The organisation supports amateur music festivals and holds a North West
Championship every two years, in which regional festivals are invited to enter suitable
performers from their festivals.
Kai has been invited to take part in the ‘musical discipline’ section of the championships on
Monday 8 September 2019, at Blackburn’s Westholme Croston Theatre. Kai will perform ‘Trade
Winds by John Masefield and Fredrick Keel.
Recently, Kai has been awarded the Millom Town Shield and Bursary from the Music Festival.
Kai’s overall score at the event was 89, which was one off from ‘outstanding’.
Kai and his parents are very excited about the upcoming event. Everyone from Millom School
wishes Kai the best of luck and hope that you continue to maintain your love for music.
Year 9 Life Choices
Year 9 set 1 have been working through their life choice unit of work from Chloe from Millom
Children’s Centre.
Students have been covering topics such as STI’s, contraception, attachment, relationships,
ambitions and caring for a baby.
“Students who pursue their interests and talents will be happier, will have a sense of
purpose and will develop a love of learning for life”
Millom School Prom 2019
This years prom took place at the beautiful Abbey House Hotel in Barrow in Furness. The
weather was glorious which made the event even more enjoyable.
Both staff and students really enjoyed their night. The students had made great effort with their
outfits and really looked the part.
Once the students arrived at Abbey House Hotel they were given time to relax and enjoy the
sunshine outside before sitting down to their evening meal and disco.
Jenna Mitchell of Jenna Carpenter Photography captured the event beautifully. Pictures of the
evening can be found on Jenna’s website — www.onlinepictureproof.com/
jennacarpenterphotography/albums/events/717792/
Jenna kindly got in touch with us with regards to prom, here is what she thought of the evening,
“It was a pleasure to capture Millom School Prom for the 2019 leavers. This year was a small
group with a lovely atmosphere. Everyone looked equally amazing and the leavers looked like
they had a brilliant evening”.
After the evening meal the students enjoyed a disco.
Congratulations to Jamie McQuire and Sarah Fox on being crowned Prom King and Queen.
From all the staff and students at Millom School, we wish the Year 11 leavers all the best for their
futures.
“Students who pursue their interests and talents will be happier, will have a sense of
purpose and will develop a love of learning for life”
Millom School Prom 2019…
“Happy, confident and secure students will learn more and will achieve greater
things”
Textiles Competition
Some Year 8 and 9 students chose to take part in a fashion competition during the afterschool
Textiles Club. Their brief was to design a fashion accessory with the theme of nature and to
make the accessory using recycled products.
The students worked really hard and the results were fantastic. The students were judged by
Mrs Towndrow who used to teach Textiles in school and a range of subject specialists. Mrs
Towndrow was very impressed at the efforts of the students and was very complimentary of their
work.
Prizes go to the following students;
Year 8—Molly L—First Prize
Year 8—Abigail M—Second Prize
Year 9—Macy Mc—First Prize
Year 9—Elize Johnson—Second Prize
Highly commended—Libby Carpenter
Mrs Coates was very proud of the quality of work the students produced. Well Done to all
involved.
“Happy, confident and secure students will learn more and will achieve greater
things”
Musical Achievements
......Imagine setting sail out on the open ocean for the first time and not knowing what lies
beyond the horizon......
Rewind 300 years to a bustling Whitehaven port, the third largest trading port in the UK, where
William Harrison's 12 week voyage around the world begins. During his journey he encounters
new places and new cultures as well as being warned about John Paul Jones, the infamous
pirate who once set Whitehaven ablaze!
Since January, Aurelia, Molly and Tash have been attending various musical composition
workshops during the weekends. The girls have been working with other students from across
Cumbria led by British composer Andrew J Smith. They have composed a brand new piece of
music to reflect the slave trade called 'Costal Connections'. On Monday 8 July 2019 the work
was first performed at St John the Evangelist church in Carlisle. This was performed by the
Cumbria Youth Orchestra and Cumbria Youth Choir which Tash, Tess and Preeya have been
involved with for the second year as performers. This concert also featured a variety of music
including themes from the movies. It showcased a very high standard of playing and singing.
Well done girls!
On Tuesday 9 July 2019, 'Costal Connections' was also performed in front of hundreds of
children at Westlakes College in Workington. The piece was also performed with Manchester
Camerata Chamber Orchestra. Well done to Molly, Aurelia and Tash who were not only involved
in the composers' collective but played in the orchestra too!
It is very exciting that some of our students from Millom School have been involved in such a
huge project and we look forward to what all you achieve next year.
“Happy, confident and secure students will learn more and will achieve greater
things”
Recent Events
Year 7 Cricket
The Year 7 cricket team became the County Under 12 Champions in July. At the end of the first
innings Austin Friars School scored 72. Reece and Callum both got 3 wickets, Harvey got 2 and
James got 1.
Well Done boys!
Athletics
The students involved in the county athletics had a great time! The sun was shining and the wins
rolled in. Another big Well Done to the students involved.
Jan won gold in the shot putt. Sam and Cade both won bronze in the discus and 100m
respectively.
Music
Leon—Year 9—Rockschool Drum Kit—Grade 3
Rebekah—Year 9—Grade 5—Theory
Daniel—Year 9—Grade 6—Trumpet
Charlie—Year 8—Grade 5—Trumpet
Grace—Year 8—Flute
Freya—Year 8—Clarinet
Aiden—Year 7—Vocal Exam—Distinction—Grade 3
“Happy, confident and secure students will learn more and will achieve greater
things”
Jack Tallentire—The Big Bang Success
'I've been involved with STEM since the beginning of secondary school, my aim for the project
initially to gain my BSA Gold Crest Award, which I realised last year. After entering and winning
the regional Big Bang Competition at Liverpool and gaining a place in the final, I realised that I
would need additional assistance to develop the model thereby demonstrating continuous
progress of my concepts. I engaged Sellafield Ltd to help build an improved version, facilitated
by their Innovations Centre. Whilst the end result was far from a finalised product, it
demonstrated active development to the device from a structural point of view. To win UK
Intermediate Young Engineer of the Year at the National Big Bang Competition at the NEC has
far exceeded any expectations that I originally had, and has been a massive boost to my
confidence through all of the positive feedback. There is still much work to do, though my
experience at the competition and recent contact with the RNIB has really confirmed my belief in
the immense value of the cause and the reason for which I undertook this project in the first
place - to produce a device that would prove of genuine benefit to the lives of people with visual
impairment, which has always been my ultimate goal. My device, utilising ultrasonic proximity
sensors combined within an Arduino Microprocessor setup, takes the form of a crutch with a
large wheel base. It uses these sensors to detect obstructions around the user and alert them as
to the location and proximity of such obstructions via vibrations located at specific points within
the handle. Potential further developments to this would include the device (or a modification of
such) being able to be used in conjunction with wearable technology. Ultimately, I hope for
industry to take an interest in this idea and help me to develop it further as I believe this device
has great potential to have a significantly positive impact on the lives of visually impaired people'
Jack Tallentire—Year 11
We are very proud of Jack’s achievements and wish him all the best for the future.
“Happy, confident and secure students will learn more and will achieve greater
things”
Kirksanton Care Home Visit
On Friday 12 July a group of students from Millom School went to visit Kirksanton Care Centre.
The residents enjoyed doing arts, crafts and games with the students and really enjoyed the
students visiting.
Dominos and pool went down well with the residents, it was nice to see so many smiling faces in
one room. The time at the Care Centre ended with tea and cake.
The students are hoping to return again in September after a well deserved break.
Sarah, a member of staff from the Care Centre, complimented the students by positing on
Facebook what a credit to Millom School the students who visited were. Its always nice to hear
that our students conduct themselves well out in the community.
“That to be successful in life all of us need to develop leadership and teamwork skills”
A visit from 3DW—Design and Build a Wind Farm in Virtual Reality
The project was based upon a resource package developed and utilised by 3DW under a
previous workshop delivery series.
The project titled ‘Working in STEM: Design and Build A Virtual Wind Farm’ gave students an
engaging, balanced and educational insight into the complexities of offshore wind farm designs.
In small teams the students experienced what it was like to work on a wind farm development for
the day. The teams created their own ’company’ with each member having a specific role. They
had to plan and design a wind farm layout considering real-life constraints and obstacles. To
start the students had to create the design taking into account the wind turbine size, power
output and visual impact. After this the students started to plan their design using a 2D map and
then develop it further by using 3DW’s own software. A cable route also needed to be taken into
consideration during the design which would then have to connect to the National Grid.
Following on from this the costs of the building and running of the wind farm had to be taken into
consideration. Finally, a presentation of their findings was pitched to the other teams. There was
a prize at the end of the workshop for the overall design.
The workshop ended with a reflective exercise to assist the students in developing their growth
mindset. Not only have the students developed with skills in a crossover of STEM subjects; they
have also developed other skills such as leadership , collaboration , problem-solving and
presentations skills.
We would like to thank the 3DW team for coming into school the students had a great day and
learnt so much.
“That to be successful in life all of us need to develop leadership and teamwork skills”
Activity Days
This year lots of exciting activities were organised for the students. We had a good variation of
different activities both in and out of school that the students could take part in. All activities were
thoroughly enjoyed by all the students and was a great way to end the summer term!
“That to be successful in life all of us need to develop leadership and teamwork skills”
Activity Days…
ParentPay—our new online payment service
As you will no doubt be aware, the remaining bank in Millom is due to close this month. As a
result, we will no longer be able to accept cash and cheque payments in school.
We are pleased to announce that we will shortly be accepting payments online for items such
as school trips, music lessons and school transport fees. Using a secure website called
ParentPay you will be able to pay online using your credit or debit card or continue to make
cash payments at PayPoint stores. ParentPay will be our preferred method of making
payments to school.
What are the benefits to parents and pupils?
ParentPay is easy-to-use and will offer you the freedom to make online payments
whenever and wherever you like, 24/7
The technology used is of the highest internet security available ensuring that your
money will reach school safely – offering you peace of mind
Payments can be made by credit/debit card or cash payments at one of 33,000 PayPoint
stores
Full payments histories and statements are available to you securely online at anytime
Your children will not have to worry about loosing money at school
What are the benefits to our school?
The more parents that use ParentPay, the greater the benefit is to our school.
You can help us reduce workloads for all staff, creating more time to lend to educational
support and the smooth running of the school.
Using ParentPay also ensures that all financial transactions are safe and secure - helping us
to remove costs associated with us having to manage cash securely on the school premises.
How to get started with ParentPay
If you need your account activation details please give the school a call. If you want to
find out more about ParentPay go to:
https://www.parentpay.com/parents/
“Students who pursue their interests and talents will be happier, will have a sense of
purpose and will develop a love of learning for life”
Eskdale Project
Thirteen Year 8 students have done some amazing work up in the Stanley Ghyll area at Eskdale, working alongside staff from the Lake District National Park, including the area ranger. They were tasked with clefting the wood of trees felled from the area, clearing a pathway on a steep slope and then installing steps to make accessing easier for walkers, opening up a new area of the woodland for people to enjoy.
The staff were really impressed with the enthusiasm of the student and how hard they worked to complete the task. One member of the public also commented that our students were doing a great job and he was really impressed to see young people out doing project work like this. He told us that these pupils were a credit to our school, which was great feedback to hear.
Funding for this project was provided by the University of Cumbria so we are grateful to them and the National Park Authority for assisting us with making this project happen.
A great time was had by all and we’ve been invited back to extend the job!
Year 12 Applied Science Fieldwork
Mia, Kathryn and Emma have been around the school site learning practical techniques for
ecology field work, supporting their understanding of content for their Unit 3 examination in
January.
They have carried out random sampling and transect sampling and learned how to identify
numerous plant species. They have also carried out a beach transect at Eskmeals to study
variation in animal and seaweed populations up the shore. Luckily we had beautiful weather! We
spotted two lion's mane jellyfish—so be really careful if you are swimming in the sea this
summer!
Mobile Phone Policy Reminder
Using mobile devices
To protect our pupils from cyber bullying and minimise disruption to lessons by use of mobile devices, the school
has a strict policy.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices as outlined above are not permitted to be used or held in any part of the
school site during the school day. Pupils are not permitted to wear headphones connected to personal devices
whilst in school.
However, the school recognises the role mobile phones play in assisting parents and pupils with arranging lifts after
school and monitoring pupil safety. Parents are therefore able to allow pupils to bring a phone to school under the
following conditions:
Conditions of use – Before, during and after the school day
The device is switched off at all times whilst in school including all breaks and between lessons.
The device is kept out of sight in a bag at all times including all breaks and between lessons.
The device is brought into school at the risk of the parent and pupil, the school accepts no responsibility for the
security of these items, or damage during the school day and has no insurance cover for devices of this
type being brought into school by pupils.
Parents and pupils must ensure that files stored on these devices do not contain violent, degrading or offensive
images. The transmission of some images/information can be a criminal offence and will be dealt with as
such by the school.
Cyber bullying is completely unacceptable, and will be followed up by the school as serious misbehaviour.
Conditions of use – 6th
Form students
The use of mobile device is permitted by Year 12 and Year 13 pupils within the limits of the 6th form common
room. This exception does not extend to any other part of the school.
Students may be invited to use their mobile devices within a lesson or activity, if directed by staff to aid their
learning. The school will take all reasonable steps to ensure that no student is disadvantaged in this
situation should they not have the stated equipment.
Consequences of failing to follow the rules above
Pupils who repeatedly fail to comply with the guidance above will face a more rapid escalation of sanction.
A pupil found holding or using a mobile device on the school site will have the phone confiscated until the end of the
day. The mobile device will be held at Reception and recorded as a confiscated item. The school office will record
the confiscation on the school information management system.
A pupil refusing to hand over a mobile device will be failing to follow a reasonable request from a member of staff
and will face a higher sanction. Pupils who repeatedly fail to comply with the guidance above will face a more rapid
escalation of sanction. The following sanctions will apply following more than one confiscation within a school year;
2 offences – 15 minute Tutor Detention
3 offences – Afterschool detention
4 offences – Isolation with Form Tutor
5 offences – Isolation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
More than 5 offences – Higher sanctions, ranging up to exclusion from school.
Parental support would be sought in addition to the above sanctions. Where isolation or exclusion from school is to
be considered as a sanction, the school will take steps to notify home of the sanction being applied.
Please note that the Mobile Phone Policy can also been found on the school website.
School Uniform/Rules Reminder
We are keen to help students develop a sense of pride in their own appearance as a preparation
for future careers. We also believe the uniform gives a sense of belonging and identity. It gives
students the opportunity to demonstrate loyalty and cooperation with the school as a community.
Uniform Suppliers
School uniform and sports kits are available from two outfitters:
Fergusons, Wellington Street, Millom
Identity, Unit 2, Business Park, Peter Green Way, Barrow in Furness
Millom School Uniform Is:
Plain black trousers or knee-length skirt (no tube or tight skirts). Trousers should not be
leggings or jeans. Trousers should not be tight around a students calf or ankle. Trousers
should be long enough to meet their shoes and socks should cover the ankle (no trainer
socks).
Millom School polo shirt with school crest.
Millom School sweatshirt (round/crew necked) with school crest (no other jersey or sweat-
shirt is allowed to be worn in school). This item is compulsory for Autumn and Spring terms.
In the Summer term students do not need to wear their school jumper around school,
however, if the weather is cool they must wear their school jumper over their polo shirt not
a hooded top or jacket. These should only be worn over the school jumper, outside of the
school buildings.
Plain black, white, or dark green socks or tights (no trainer socks).
It is recommended that all items of uniform are marked with the students name.
For Health and Safety reasons jewellery is restricted to one pair of plain, flat studs, one
earring per lobe and one plain flat ring and one watch.
Coloured nail varnish and false nails are not allowed in school. Nails must be kept short for
Health and Safety reasons especially for lessons like Technology and PE.
Footwear;
Durable smart black shoes or boots for school, may be worn. Please note that no training
shoes, casual leisure shoes, skate shoes or thin soled slip on shoes for girls (dolly shoes).
Millom School PE Kit Is:
For all students;
Black shorts*.
Green indoor sports top (short sleeves)*.
Green outdoor sports top (long sleeves)*.
Green football socks
Football boots
Trainers or gym shoes
Towel
Shin pads
Optional items;
Black tracksuit*
* denotes items with school crest
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Reminders
If your child is unwell and not able to attend school, please contact Reception before
9:30am on the first day of their absence and continue to keep the school informed with
updates should their absence continue. Please send a letter to school following your child’s
absence confirming the reason for them not being able to attend school.
In order for the school to authorise medical appointments please provide the school with a
copy of the appointment letter or card prior to the appointment if possible. Please note that
any optician or dental appointments should be made out of school hours. Please note that it
may not be possible for a member of staff to collect your child from their lesson if they have
forgotten about their appointment.
Holidays should not be taken during term time. All requests for time out of school with
regards to holidays or exceptional circumstances should be put in writing addressed to Mr
MD Savidge, Headteacher.
All students should be wearing the correct uniform. Reminders with regards to
uniform/hair and jewellery can be found on the website under the ‘Community’ tab and then
select the ‘Information—Non Statutory’ tab. Uniform reminders for parent/carer(s) and
students can also be found on this page.
Please label all your child's uniform and PE kit. It is easier for us to identify this if it is left in
school. We will inform your child of named lost uniform or PE Kit via the student bulletin,
this can then be collected from Reception.
Lunch money left for your child in Reception will have to be collected by your child. If your
child reports to Reception because they have forgotten their lunch money they will be
asked to see the Finance Office staff. Trip money must be given to the Finance Office by
your child, only in an emergency will Reception staff accept this. Messages for students will
also only be passed on in an emergency.
Polite reminder
Now that the school’s fences are in place and operational, all visitors should access the
school site through the main entrance on Salthouse Road, and report to Reception.
The Station Hotel gate is locked at 3:15pm, and there is no access for students or those
accessing the school site for extra curricular activities after this time.
Please respect our neighbours by following these instructions.