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Friday 3rd March 2017 Issue 20

Contact DetailsReception:01625 526191

Attendance:01625 441089

Sixth FormAttendance:01625 441070

Second handuniform shop:07889 924692

Community Liaison:01625 444159

School lettings:01625 441053

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Every year, to coincide with World Book Day, we take time to celebrate the benefits and pleasure of reading. Since 2015, we have been working hard to improve the reading habits of our students (and staff!) and this week has been a great celebration of all things literary.

Wednesday - ‘Battle of the Books’A look at our current Accelerated Reader date this year revealed that the two most popular books amongst our KS3 students are ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ by J. K. Rowling and ‘The Midnight Gang’ by David Walliams.

We invited students to take part in a Firefly vote to choose one of these books to hear read aloud in a very special performance from Miss Powley and Mr Vincent. The battle was won by Walliams and ‘The Midnight Gang’ was brought to life in a

brilliant performance from our senior leadership team!

Tuesday A visit from Fletcher Moss, winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2012, with his swashbuckling novel ‘The Poison Boy’.

We offered students the opportunity to work alongside this award-winning author in a special creative writing workshop. He works as an Assistant Headteacher at a school in Greater Manchester, having previously worked as a classroom teacher, shelf-stacker and van driver in France and Spain.

Students in Years 7 and 8 who have read at least 1 million words this year or scored 100% in an Accelerated Reader quiz were entered into a prize draw to work with Fletcher, whilst teachers nominated students in Year 9 and Year 10 to take part.

The workshops were a real hit and our guest author entertained students involved, providing them with some easy to follow formulae for writing successful short stories.

Reading Week 28th February to 3rd March

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Thursday – A World Book Day exclusive!To help us celebrate World Book Day, we were delighted to welcome Stockport-based author of ‘The Einstein Code’, Jo Welch, to work with our Year 7 students.

Throughout the day, students heard more about life as an author and how to craft a truly gripping tale.

To make World Book Day truly special, Jo shared an exciting preview of her yet-to-be-released second novel, ‘The Darwin Code’ in a world exclusive! Being sure not to give away the ending of ‘The Einstein Code’, Jo gave us a tantalising glimpse at the continuing adventures of Ben, the books’ hero!

Jo will re-join us later in the year following the publication of ‘The Darwin Code’ and we look forward to her visit.

Friday – Insta-ReadLiterary photo booth fun in the LRC at lunchtime as students don props and costumes to get snappy as their favourite characters from fiction (see photos on front page)

Post 18 Choices EveningParents of Year 12 students received vital information about post-18 choices at the evening presentation on Wednesday 1st March.

Mrs Cook, Head of Post-16 Guidance, talked parents through the current post-18 landscape and outlined various options including university, employment and apprenticeships as well as updating parents with how the UCAS process operates at Wilmslow High School.

A highly informative presentation on student finance was given by Llinos Williams from the University of Bangor and Mrs Morgan provided help for parents who are navigating university open days for the first time. We are pleased that so many parents were able to attend. Power points will be available on the sixth form area of the school website.

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Year 11: NHS Careers Fair – 11th MarchOn 11th March, Leighton Hospital in Crewe is hosting a careers fair for Year 11 students interested in careers in the NHS. There will be three entry times, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Entry will be by ticket only.

If you would like to attend with your son or daughter, please contact Mr P Jones, Careers Coordinator: pjjones@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk

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NOTES

To our Year 9 parentsThank you for waiting so patiently for the results of the Year 9 assessments. As explained in the Year 9 Expectations Evening in the autumn term, we have introduced a new assessment and reporting system in order to understand our students’ performance more fully.

We have therefore taken extra time with our Year 9 assessment certificates as they are the first in the new system. The certificates will be sent out by the middle of next week and we are very much looking forward to your feedback on them. Year 9 reports will go out after the end of year assessments. Below is a link to the Expectations Evening information:http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Expectations-Evening-.pptx

Year 10 Work Experience 10th – 14th July 2017Students are now being allocated places for the week’s Work Experience and many have already brought in self placement forms too. It is really important that all those who wish to find their own placement bring in the completed form as soon as possible – this half term is ideal - as it takes a considerable amount of time to check all the details to make sure the placement is safe and suitable for Year 10 students. As I am sure you will agree, we cannot do these checks in the week or two before the students go out, even though students themselves seem to think this is possible! I should also like to remind you that we have requested a contribution of £10 from all students to help with the costs entailed. If household income makes this difficult, please do not hesitate to contact me in writing, by telephone 01625 444166 (direct line) or email (kstephens@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.co.uk)

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

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Year 11 additional mock examinations in English and mathematics

Next week students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate progress since the December mocks and to get further examination practice. The details are as follows:

Monday 6th March:

Year 11 Mathematics exam in the Sports Hall during lessons 3 and 4 in place of their double PE lesson.

Wednesday 8th March:

Year 11 English exam in the Sports Hall during lessons 5 and 6.

Students should be preparing for these examinations now.

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.Meet in Room 60 Mondays at 1.00pm, or speak to Mrs Harris (Sports Hall office)

‘Mindfulness and Wellbeing’ Thursday 9th March at the Bulls Head, HandforthWe are very fortunate to have a trained mindfullness and wellbeing expert attending this G8Way event, who works in a variety of secondary schools within Cheshire East and Stockport.

She will be providing excellent techniques and tips in trying to keep stress out of a variety of situations, including parents’ and families’ own wellbeing.

Opening Times:8.30am - 4.30pm

Monday to Friday - term timeParents welcome!

Please pay a visit to PrintWorks and make sure your son/daughter is equipped for learning at all times.

Along with the usual pens, sketchbooks and maths equipment, PrintWorks are also supplying GCSE revision guides and revision equipment.

File Paper £1.00 Cue Cards £1.50 Document Wallets £0.20 Pack of highlighters £2.00 Leverarch file £1.80 File dividers from £0.60 Punched pockets/100 £1.80 Coloured sticky notes £0.50

Please feel free to call in to discuss your son/daughter’s revision requirements. We are here to help!

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If you require any financial support with the purchase of equipment or revision guides, please contact Mrs Challis on 01625 444159

8 WEEKS UNTIL GCSE’s START!NOTICE TO PARENTS/CARERS

Please feel free to call into PrintWorks to discuss which Revision

Guides are available for your son/daughter. We will be happy to

help. We are open from 8.30am - 4.30pm term time.

Fixtures week commencing 4th March 2017

Results week commencing 28th February 2017

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SPORT

HockeyOn Tuesday the U12 and U13 girls played friendly matches against The Grange school.

Both matches were competitive, finishing 5-1 and 0-2 respectively. Issy Green and Jess Davidson were both selected as player of the match after putting in great performances.

DATE OPPONENTS 1ST 3RD/U16 U15 U14 U13 U12 SPORT04-Mar-17 BISHOP HEBER A GIRLS HOCKEY04-Mar-17 MANCHESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL AA RUGBY06-Mar-17 CHEADLE SCHOOL AA FOOTBALL06-Mar-17 BIRKENHEAD 7s A RUGBY07-Mar-17 CHEADLE SCHOOL A A FOOTBALL07-Mar-17 KINGS CHESTER A BOYS HOCKEY08-Mar-17 CHESHIRE 7S A RUGBY08-Mar-17 MACCLESFIELD ACADEMY (LEAGUE) H H H NETBALL08-Mar-17 LYMM (FRIENDLY) H NETBALL08-Mar-17 POYNTON HS H FOOTBALL08-Mar-17 WADE DEACON H GIRLS FOOTBALL08-Mar-17 CHEADLE HULME HIGH SCHOOL H FOOTBALL08-Mar-17 MANCHESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL A FOOTBALL09-Mar-17 EATON BANK H FOOTBALL09-Mar-17 BASKETBALL (YR3/4) OLYMPIC HALL SSCO

10-Mar-17NATIONAL TEAM TENNIS SCHOOLS FINALS

BOLTON A TENNIS

11-Mar-17NATIONAL TEAM TENNIS SCHOOLS FINALS

BOLTON A TENNIS11-Mar-17THE WHITBY HS - CHESHIRE SCHS (COUNTY TOURNAMENT) A A A NETBALL11-Mar-17 STOCKPORT GRAMMAR A H A H H AA FOOTBALL11-Mar-17 STOCKPORT GIRLS HOCKEY

DATE OPPONENTS 1ST 3RD/U16 U14A U13A U12A U12B SPORT28-Feb-17 SANDBACH Lost BOYS HOCKEY28-Feb-17 THE GRANGE Lost Won GIRLS HOCKEY01-Mar-17 AUDENSHAW Won FOOTBALL

01-Mar-17 FOREMARKE HALL A-Lost B-Won BOYS HOCKEY

01-Mar-17 TYTHERINGTON (LEAGUE) Drew Won Won NETBALL04-Mar-17 BISHOP HEBER A GIRLS HOCKEY04-Mar-17 MANCHESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL A A RUGBY

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Day/date Time Venue ActivityTuesday 7th March 10.00-3.00pm Poynton High

SchoolUKMT Team Maths Challenge regional final

Wednesday 8th March 7.30am-6.00pm Keele University Year 11 and 12 Medical Careers DayThursday 9th March 6.00-8.00pm

6.30-7.30pm

The Bulls Head, HandforthMainHall

Years 9-11 and inclusion: ‘Mindfulness and Wellbeing meeting (G8Way)Camps International Parents’ meeting

Week commencing 13th March 2017

Day/date Time Venue ActivityTuesday 14th March 12.45-6.30pm Bury Grammar

School for BoysJunior Schools’ Challenge

Wednesday 15th March Castle Head Field Centre

Year 12 Geography Field Visit departs

Thursday 16th March 5.00-8.00pm Main Hall Year 7 Parents’ EveningFriday 17th March Castle Head Field

CentreYear 12 Geography Field visit returns

Year 9 final Course Choices Forms submittedSaturday 18th March 7.30-1.50pm Crewe Magis-

trates CourtMagistrates Court Mock Trial Competition

Week commencing 6th March 2017

CALENDAR

The focus of this week’s assemblies was anti-bullying and respect for the school environment

Calling all year 8 students!Ski or Snowboard in Ziller Valley, Austria.

Year 9 Easter Holidays in 2018. Sat 31st March to Sat 7th April

- Costs include everything but spending money full board accommodation, flights into Munich, insurance, all transfers etc..

- Hotel situated on Hochfügen slopes- 5 days skiing/snowboarding.

In the event that we have more than 50 students, names will be drawn out of a hat and those not drawn out will be placed on a waiting list. If we do not receive 50 applications the trip may have to be cancelled.

Skiing trip costs will be £1098Snowboarding trip costs £1148

Hochfügen 2018

For further details and information,

or to reserve your place on this

exciting trip, please see Mr Davies in 104

for more details

COMMUNITY

WILMSLOW

- TAKE THE PLUNGE TO RAISE MONEY.

-MONEY RAISED IS SHARED BETWEEN

THE TEAMS CHARITY AND ROTARY.

-ROTARY WILL DONATE THEIR SHARE

TO LOCAL GOOD CAUSES

SWIMATHON2017

JOIN US ON THE 25TH MARCH & 1ST APRIL 5.00-7.00 PM AT THE WILMSLOW LEISURE

CENTRE

To enter a team contact us at:wilmslowswimathon@gmail.com or visit our

Facebook or Twitter @Wilms_Swimathon

This event is supported by Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean

Please support Francis House Children’s Hospice by donating creme eggs to their Easter Chick

Appeal. Eggs can be handed in at main reception or the Student Services Office for the next three

weeks.

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Interested in swimming as part of a school team?

Contact Mrs Challis or Mr Vincent at the

Wellbeing Hub