Windsor High School and Sixth Form

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Newsletter

23rd

June 2017

Issue 35

Special points of interest:

WHSA – for information about joining the PTA telephone Rachel Dunne on 0121 550 1452 or 07896 020137.

Lost Property is kept for two weeks. Students are notified of items via the daily message sheet.

Sale of Uniform – Each morning from 8.30 – 9.15 am only.

Gold Award – School Games Mark – Fourth Year Running!

The School Games Mark is a Government led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success. With a total of 1543 young people competing in local inter-school competitions this year, we are extremely proud of our students for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible. As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year. We are also excited to have qualified to apply for a new Platinum award in the Autumn term. Mrs K Jones

Value of the Fortnight: Compassion

If you want others to be happy, practise compassion. If you want to be happy, practise compassion.

Dalai Lama

Reminder School closed to students,

Monday 26th June, INSET Day

Note: A Level exams will still take place

Windsor Dance Summer Showcase 2017

Huge congratulations to all dancers who performed in the show at the Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton, last Wednesday. From year 7 to year 13, all dance pieces were excellent with a range of dance styles and themes which demonstrated the hard work and talent of our students. We are very proud of them and say farewell to our year 13 dancers who performed for Windsor for the last time.

Annual Awards Ceremonies – 13 July 2017

Our Annual Awards Ceremonies will take place on Thursday 13th July in the Sixth Form Sports Hall:

Years 7 and 8 at 2.00pm

Years 9 and 10 at 7.00pm

Science Laboratory Technician

Scale 3, points 14 – 17 (£14,339 - £15,349) Term time only (39 weeks) 37 hours per week

Required for September 2017

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed Science Laboratory Technician to support teaching and learning in Science. Working as part of a dedicated team of five technicians, you will provide practical equipment, chemicals and resources to the Science Faculty. Applicants must possess GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English and Science at Grade C or above, along with excellent communication skills. School experience would be an advantage. For an application pack, please visit our website, www.windsor.windsoracademytrust.org.uk or contact us on 0121 550 1452.

Closing date: Monday 3rd July 2017 at 12.30 pm

Windsor High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS.

Well done this week to the following students who have won the Star of the Week for their hard work and enthusiasm this week in languages.

Festival of Literature – 19th June to 30th June

Every year the Librarians arrange a two week Celebration of Reading to engage students and to share a love of Reading for Pleasure. Events include quizzes, competitions, guest authors and storytellers. Please see below for details of forthcoming events. Wednesday 28th June - “MURDER BY THE BOOK” A murder mystery event which involves groups of students analysing clues and interviewing suspects using their powers of deduction and logical thinking to solve the crime. Friday 30th June - ANDY ROBB, author

Selected Year 7, 8 and 9 groups Andy will be selling copies of his books in the Library at lunchtime priced at £5 each.

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10

German Iestyn Grice Edward Siviter Megan Whitehouse Amber Holmes

Spanish Rowan Ravencroft Vanakay Vanhorne Nagwah Zaid

French Corran Brown Harrison Stephens Lydia White Matthew Peverelli

Dance clubs are on! We are working towards the Summer events. Please note that after school clubs are until 4.00pm instead of 4.30pm as the pieces are now created and we will rehearse them for the performances. Students also need to collect and return letter for these events. Students should see their dance teacher if they are unable to attend rehearsals. Year 8 Dance Company - you have an extra performance and will be creating a cheerleading routine with Mrs Williams on a Wednesday lunchtime starting Wednesday 28th June.

Many thanks, Mrs Williams, Miss Hunt, Mrs McLaughlin, Miss Waddington

Carnival Theme Summer Fair Friday 30th June, 4.30 pm – 7.00 pm

We would like to see as many of you there as possible and remember to bring change!

There will be games, stalls, refreshments and we will also have on display an Audi RS6.

Leadership Academy in Local Schools

The second Leadership Academy group delivered their session at Tenterfields Primary school this week. They led Rounders for a Year 6 class.

Mrs Boden accompanied the group and her feedback was positive. Mia Whitehouse was singled out as being an outstanding leader.

Well done to ‘Group 2’ and thanks to Mrs Boden for driving the minibus.

Group 4 delivered a Mini Olympic style session to year 1 at Lutley Primary school this week too. Great fun was had by all. Miss Ralph, Year 1 teacher at Lutley praised Lauren Cox and James Cahalane for their leadership skills.

Well done!

RESULTS… RESULTS…RESULTS…

Rounders:

Cricket:

Windsor vs Leasowes U13s won 18-7 U15s won 19-8

Windsor vs Hagley RC Won by 36 runs

Windsor vs Hagley U13s won 18-7 U15s won 17.5-13.5

Windsor 120 for 5 (Abdullah Ijaz 23, Bilal Shah 32) Hagley 84 for 8 (Luke Brook 3 for 12)

Cambridge University Masterclasses – now accepting bookings Masterclasses are subject-specific events that offer students a flavour of undergraduate study and an introduction to the University of Cambridge. Aimed at Year 12 and Year 11 students, the Masterclasses provide students with an opportunity to explore topics of interest beyond what is covered within the A Level syllabus and offer the chance to experience typical undergraduate teaching at Cambridge. A range of subjects are offered each year, which in the past has included Chemistry, Engineering, Genetics, Geography, History, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Psychology and Sociology. Each Masterclass includes:

two taster lectures delivered by leading academic staff from the University

the opportunity to discuss and ask questions

an introduction to the Cambridge admissions process

the opportunity to hear about life as a Cambridge student from current undergraduates Booking is essential. Booking is open to individuals and costs £20, to cover event costs. A list of courses and dates are outlined below. For more information please see Mr Leathem–Pugh or visit http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/masterclasses

27 June Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic 15 July History

14 July Physics 15 July Music

14 July Politics and International Relations (HSPS)

15 July Medicine

14 July Linguistics 15 July Chemistry

14 July English 15 July Sociology (HSPS)

14 July Physiology and Neuroscience

For more information and an interest letter, see Miss Hawes in S4

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Mon 26

th June INSET Day: School closed to students

A Level Exams for Sixth Form students in main school. Fri 30

th June Summer Fair, 4.30pm to 7pm

Fri 7th July Year 11 Prom

Tue 11th July Summer Arts Festival

Thu 13th July Annual Awards Ceremonies

Can you please make sure your child brings a drink to school. They should bring a full bottle which they may refill with water from the cool water dispensers around school. Thank you for your support.