Issue Date: Week 19 26 January 2018

Southern Book AwardCongratulations to former Angmering School teacher Lisa Heathfield who achieved victory at the Southern Schools Book Award at Roedean School last Friday evening. Lisa's book 'Paper Butterflies' won most votes from teenagers across the South East of England when it was shortlisted for this year's award, which is aimed at students in Year 9 and above.

Having beaten the other four shortlisted authors, Lisa explained how the book's main character, June, seemed

to appear in front of her and demand that her story should be told. A story about domestic abuse, friendship and paying the penalty for our actions, the story touched the hearts of all its readers and proved to be a very popular winner.Jack Chapman 9MWO represented us at Roedean and very much enjoyed

meeting all the authors afterwards, braving the long queues to meet his favourites and have his books signed. Our next Library book club project starts this week, as we discuss the longlist of books nominated for this year's Amazing Book Awards. Further details available from Mrs Kemp at the Library desk.

Show My HomeworkAngmering School has been using Show My Homework (SMHW) for two years now and we have had a lot of positive feedback on how it helps students remember what they have to do with home learning tasks. Parents and carers have also said how it helps to support their children. Recent feedback from SMHW was that we are one of the highest frequency users in the 1500 schools using it.

There is always room for improvement and SMHW recommend that all students and parents with smart phones download the app so that they can get automatic messages on deadlines. No need to turn on a computer: you will just get a pop up notification on your phone.

You can download the app from the Apple App store: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/show-my-homework/id908071717?mt=8

or Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.smhw.android&hl=en_GB

If you have forgotten your log in there is a password reset function. If you did not get around to setting up the parent/guardian account please email smhw@theangmeringschool.co.uk and we will send out a new log in.

Thank you for your support at home to ensure this tool is used and as always support your child in completing the important learning tasks set. If you have any queries please email: smhw@theangmeringschool.co.uk

Art ClubMiss Wood will be running a regular Art Club for Years 7, 8, and 9 until the end of February. The first four sessions will look at creating objects out of paper mache or developing drawing and painting skills. Hut 10 will also be open at lunch times on the same dates for those wishing to do Art. The dates are as follows:

Thursday February 1stThursday February 8thThursday February 22ndThursday March 1st

After school sessions will go on until 4.30pm with some going on a bit later.

F e b r u a r y M a r k e t i n g

Hi we’re Caterlink, your schools caterer. We want to share some of the great offers, promotions, events and deals we are having coming up this month - In February we have Chinese New Year, National Yorkshire Pudding Day, Pancake Day, Valentine’s Day, Destination USA and your In Season Food Hero is... Bananas to support Fairtrade Fortnight!

BULLETIN

Chinese New YearThis year Chinese New Year falls on Friday 16th February so we will be celebrating with an array of Asian inspired dishes. Chinese New Year aka the Spring Festival in modern China, will introduce traditional and non traditional food and recipes to pupils. Some of which will include: an array of noodles and fragrant flavoured rice dishes, an abundance of sweet and sour flavours and other regional dishes.

Food Hero BananasNot only are bananas full of potassium and fibre but they are also delicious! We will be using them in everything from desserts, to pancakes to smoothies and even to make fresh banana bread.

Pancake DayWho doesn’t love pancake day? We certainly do! To celebrate we will have a variety of sweet and savoury toppers such as lemon and sugar, fruits, honey, cheese and tomato, creamy mushrooms and many more that pupils may not have tried before.

Loyalty CardsHot meal loyalty cards are always available so that pupils can benefit from rewards and redeem a free hot meal.

National Yorkshire Pudding DayYorkshire Puddings have been around since 1737 so we have some traditional recipes and we have put our Caterlink twist on a few out of the box recipes such as the Yorkshire Burrito! Of course we have the classic toad in the hole and roasts as well as options for vegetarians so everyone can enjoy.

Destination USAFor Destination USA we have some recipes from across the pond for pupils to try. Some of these include buffalo wings, our Mac n Cheese concept, pumpkin pie and hot dog and burger bars.

2018 Angmering School Calendars Now on Sale!

Buy your fabulous 2018 calendar now to brighten your day, every day in 2018!

Adorning each month you will find a fabulous photograph taken by one of our pupils and selected by our panel of judges, 9CAD.

The calendars are on sale for £7 each and are available to pay for via Parent Pay. We printed 100 copies of the calendar so order soon to avoid disappointment. All proceeds from the sale of our calendar will go to Guild Care, the charity nominated by 9CAD.

Students will organise for calendars to be delivered to individuals in school or to reception for collection.

The Calendar is also available in A5 for £3.50.

HomeworkNow that the Year 7s are settled into school and are used to the routines, we are unfortunately seeing increasing numbers of students not completing homework or failing to hand it in on time.

There are a number of places where we are able to help with the home learning tasks or to help print off work as follows: The Library is open after school till 4.15pm Monday to ThursdayYear 7 Homework Club Tuesday lunchtime in L1

12/13 Parents Tuesday 30th January Year 12/13 Subject Consultation Evening

Online appointment booking is now available to Y12 and 13 parentsuntil Monday 29th January. Have you got your appointments?

Year 11 University Information Evening Tuesday 27th March 2018 6pm

As part of our programme to prepare our students for the future, we are running an information evening for parents and students who are interested in going to university. The evening will focus on general information about universities in the UK, the application process, finance and what students need to do to gain places on competitive courses.

Whilst there will be some focus on how we prepare our Sixth Form students for university, we wish to clarify that this evening is for all students regardless of their destination next year. We are planning on running this evening in the Sixth Form Common Room but have limited space so if more parents wish to come, we will move to a larger venue. Consequently, if you wish to attend, please email Sue Foster (sfoster@theangmeringschool.co.uk) to confirm.

We look forward to seeing there.A KerrisonDirector of Studies, Post-16 Education

Reminder to Safely Cross the A259Parents please encourage your children to use the Footbridge or Toucan crossing to safely cross the A259. If crossing near Sainsburys please ensure you use the crossing and do not attempt to run across the road.

The Angmering School

Music Department presents

Music Mania

Thursday 1st Feb

7pm-8pm

In Canteen

£3.50 adults

£2 Students/Concession

Pay on the door

Please come along and support our students

CommunicationPlease see the contact names and numbers below. If your child is absent then please call the Year Team Assistant early in the day. If you wish to speak to someone regarding your child’s welfare then please contact the Student Services Assistants on the following numbers. If they do not answer then please do leave a short message and your contact number and they will endeavour to get back to you within the hour. Please do not call reception.

Can you solve this week’s problem?

Old OrderGus is older than Flora. Alessandro is older than Zara but younger than Flora. Oliver is younger than Gus but older than Zara. Yvette is younger than Gus. Alessandro is older than Oliver. Flora is younger than Yvette. Which of these six friends is the youngest?

How did you get on with last week’s challenge?

Filling Morecambe Bay A notice on Morecambe Promenade reads: “It would take 20 million years to fill Morecambe Bay from a bath tap.” Assuming that the flow from a bath tap is 6 litres per minute, what is the approximate capacity of Morecambe Bay, in litres?

digressverbleave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.“I have digressed a little from my original plan”synonyms: deviate, go off at a tangent, diverge, turn aside, turn away, depart, drift, stray, ramble, wander, meander, maunder; get off the subject, stray from the subject, stray from the point, deviate from the topic, get sidetracked, lose the thread; raredivagate

Italian : divagareFrench : faire une digressionTurkish : konuyu dağıtmakWelsh : crwydroSwedish : avvika

We are delighted that all parents have now been issued with login details for Class Charts. This is a brilliant way to keep track of your child’s behaviour and performance in school. If you need help with the login in please get in touch with your child’s Year Team Leader or email

classcharts@theangmeringschool.co.uk

HAVE YOU LOGGED ON? THIS IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO CHECK YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS.

Family Support Service

Family Support Sessions

Location:

Lavinia Norfolk Centre

Angmering High School, Station Rd, Angmering, BN16 4HH

Autism Specialist – Penny Piggott

Email: familysupport@autismsussex.org.uk or call 01243 214120

9.30am – 11.30am Friday 23rd February 2018

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We hope you’ve enjoyed reading this weekly newsletter aimed at parents, staff, students and friends of the school. You would be very welcome to send in articles and photos you

would like to see included. Please email fmoppett@theangmeringschool.co.uk

DIARY DATES 2018January

30 Year 12/13 Subject Consultation Evening 4.30pm – 7pm

February1 Music Mania’s New Year Bash 7pm – 8.30pm 8 Y11 Information Evening (2) 6 - 7.30pm9 ‘HelloYellow’ World Mental Health Cam-paign12-18 Half term week22 Curriculum Information Evening (Year 9) 6pm – 8pm28 Y12 Going to University Information Evening (including UCAS) 7pm - 8.30pm

March1 Speaking and Listening Activity Day 34 10am -11.00am Nearly New Uniform Shop Open8 Year 9 Subject Consultation Evening 4.30pm – 7pm16 Fun Run 1-3.30pm27 Y11 Sixth Form Information Evening28 Y8 Subject Consultation Evening 4.30pm – 7pm30/3 – 13/4 Spring Break

April16 Staff Day 317 Term Starts20 Sixth Form Quiz Night at Worthing Rugby Club25 Pure Dance Show26 Year 7 Consultation Evening 4.30pm – 7pmMay16,17 & 18 KS3 Drama Production 7pm28-1 June Half term WeekJune13 & 14 G&T Drama Production 6-8pm15 Speaking and Listening Activity Day 421 Music Mania 7pm – 8pm25 Art, DT Exhibition Open Evening 3.30-8.30pm26 Art, DT Exhibition Open Day 9-3.30pm26 Y11 Prom (Avisford Park) 7-11pm27 LNC Y6 Induction Day28 Sports Day July3 Science fair Y7 5-7pm3 Y11 Sixth Form Taster Day4 Year 6 Induction Day at Angmering and par-ents evening 6pm – 7.30pm12 Sports Presentation Evening 6pm – 8pm12 & 13 Y10 Sixth Form Taster Days18 School Concert16 6-7.30pm Evening of Celebration20 Term Ends for students23 Staff Day 424 Staff Day 5

Reminder the Nearly New Uniform Shop is no longer open on Wednesdays after school or on a Saturday. If you want to have access please call the student support contact for your year group.

School Awards This WeekWell done to all the students who have gained their awards this week.

Too many for weekly news. Please follow this link to the school website: http://www.angmeringschool.co.uk/19371-2/