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Friday 9th June 2017 Issue 31

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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On Tuesday the 6th June, students in Years 7-10 attended an election debate in the main hall, with students representing all four of the major parties in the forthcoming general election: Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and the Green Party.

The idea of the mock election was to give students an insight in to the electoral system and to give them the opportunity to decide which party they most agreed with.

The students debated in front of their peers, highlighting and justifying the main points of their individual party’s manifestos. The student candidates were debating to win the support of the students and staff who voted on Thursday, along with the rest of the country, in our very own Wilmslow High School mock election.

The votes were cast, counted and verified and the results announced at lunch time. The Labour Party won with 443 votes, closely followed by the Liberal Democrats with 426, the Conservatives with 313 and The Green Party receiving 70 votes. The student candidates all performed very well in front of their peers, and the year group audiences really got in to the spirit, listening intently and applauding the candidates’ responses.

Thank you to the three Sixth Form students for expertly chairing this event.

Joseph Vale - Year 9

The Wilmslow High School Mock Election

Day/date Time Venue ActivityMonday 19th June Exams all weekTuesday 20th June Uniform pop-up shopWednesday 21st June Year 12 Gold Duke of Edinburgh practice

expedition departing after schoolSaturday 24th June Year 12 Gold Duke of Edinburgh practice

expedition returns

Day/date Time Venue ActivityMonday 12th June Exams and Year 6 transition days all weekTuesday 13th June Break & Period 3

8.50am3.00-7.00pm

Main HallHigh Options

Junior Kangaroo maths competitionYear 9 Duke of Edinburgh award assemblyUniform and PE pop-up shop

Thursday 15th June 3.00-7.00pm High Options Uniform and PE pop-up shop saleFriday 16th June

7.00pm

Nottingham

Hilton Hotel, Manchester

Magistrates Mock Trial National Finals departYear 13 Leavers’ Ball

Saturday 17th June Nottingham Magistrates Mock Trial National Finals returns

CALENDAR

Week commencing 19th June 2017

Week commencing 12th June 2017

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NOTES

Aspirations questionnaireFrom Thursday 8th – Friday 16th June, we are asking students to review their aspirations. They can submit new or updated responses to the Aspirations Questionnaire via Firefly. ALL students must have recorded at least one answer to this questionnaire this year.

It is important that all students update their aspirations questionnaire responses, as this information will be included in their Wider Curriculum Reports at the end of this term.

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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• Examination timetable: http://tinyurl.com/jsh2qkn• Sports X-tra timetable: https://tinyurl.com/l8ryrj8

Summative AssessmentsThis year's second set of summative assessments are due to begin shortly for students in Year 7 to Year 10.

Students should already be preparing for these summative assessments by reviewing the learning of the year and practising retrieving and applying that learning in different ways: quizzing themselves and each other on the contents of their Knowledge Organisers, practising answering essay questions and solving problems, etc. Re-reading notes while listening to music and picking up social media notifications is not a recommended approach. More advice is provided here: https://tinyurl.com/yd87skro

Arrangements for summer summative assessments:· Assessment week for Year 7 and Year 8 is week commencing 19th June· Assessment week for Year 9 is week commencing 26th June· Year 10 will have formal written exams from Thursday 22nd June to Friday 30th June, with practical exams the following week· Year 7, 8 and 9 assessments will take place during students’ normal timetabled lessons during these weeks; no separate examination timetable will be published· Year 10 will receive personal examination timetables shortly. When they do not have an examination they will be expected to be in their timetabled lesson.· Most Year 7, 8 and 9 assessments will be designed to take about 30 minutes to complete, but students will be allowed longer than this to ensure that time is not a limiting factor· Most students will actually spend this additional time reading their private reading book: please ensure that your child brings their personal reader with them to school, as they should every day. Mathematics exams have been timetabled separately in order to allow a double period in the sports hall. They are as follows:· Year 7 Thursday 15th June P1-P2 (This is next week rather than during their assessment week)· Year 8 Monday 19th June P3-P4· Year 9 Monday 3rd July P3-P4 (This is in the week following their assessment week)

SPORT

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TennisOn Wednesday the senior girls played Ellesmere College in the final knockout stage of the Aberdare Cup. An extremely competitive fixture saw our girls win 4 matches to 1, with one match not completed as it was not needed.

The team of Olivia French, Ellie Aldrich, Jess Purdy and Laura Jackson have now reached the National finals which will be held in Nottingham in July.

This is the fourth year in succession that the senior girls have reached this stage and is an incredible achievement.

RUGBY TOUR TO PARIS

ATTENTION all Years 7,8 and 9 rugby players who would like to go on tour to Paris, The deadline is fast approaching please make sure you pay your deposit by 15th June.

RoundersAlso on Wednesday our junior rounders girls played Alderley Edge in friendly fixtures at home.

All three matches were extremely competitive and we came out on top winning two overall. The scores were as follows: U13A lost 12 ½ - 15U14A won 7 ½ - 6 ½U15A won 7 – 5 ½

Results week commencing 6th June 2017

Fixtures week commencing 12th June 2017

DATE OPPONENTS U15 U14 U13 U12 SPORT

12-Jun-17PRIMARY TRNSITION WEEK -WILMSLOW HIGH SCHOOL PRIMARY

TRANSITION 12-Jun-17 YR 7/8 TENNIS MSSP13-Jun-17 U14 ROUNDERS FINAL MSSP13-Jun-17 TYTHERINGTON H H TENNIS13-Jun-17 U 14 TOURNAMENT H ROUNDERS13-Jun-17 SALE GRAMMAR - BROOKLANDS CC A Cricket13-Jun-17 NEWCASTLE UNDER LYMM A A Cricket14-Jun-17 FALLIBROOME H H TENNIS14-Jun-17 QUAD KIDS MSSP15-Jun-17 U 14 TOURNAMENT - RESERVE DATE H ROUNDERS15-Jun-17 MANCHESTER GRAMMAR A A A A TENNIS15-Jun-17 ROUNDERS COMP MSSP15-Jun-17 HOLMES CHAPEL H Cricket

15-Jun-17 WILMSLOW HIGH SCHOOL YR 10 800M + LONG JUMP H SPORTS DAY EVENTS

DATE OPPONENTS 1ST U15 U14A U13A U12A SPORT06-Jun-27 Sale Grammar cancelled Cricket07-Jun-27 Alderley Edge School for Girls won 7-5 won 7 - 6 lost 12 - 15 ROUNDERS07-Jun-27 Ellesmere College won 4-1 TENNIS07-Jun-27 Queens Chester lost TENNIS08-Jun-17 Alderley Edge School for Girls cancelled cancelled cancelled cancelled TENNIS08-Jun-17 Sale Grammar cancelled Cricket

SCHOOL OFFICIAL UNIFORM AND PE KIT POP-UP SHOP

3.00pm - 7.00pm in High Options

Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th June

Tuesday 20th June (School Uniform only)

Tuesday 4th July at Year 7 Induction Evening

An opportunity to try on for size and order school uniform and PE kit from our official school suppliers, Express Uniform and

Surridge Sport.

Express Uniform discounted sale prices:

Blazer boys and girls (new logo) - £26Kilt - £16.95

Boys trouser - £16.50Girls trouser with logo - £19

House tie - £3.95Pullover (new logo) - £11.95

Boys l/s shirts (twin pack) - £14.95Boys s/s shirts (twin pack) - £13.95Girls l/s blouse (twin pack) - £14.95

Cash and card payments will be accepted

PE Performance Top PE Rain Jacket

BOYS GIRLS

PE Leggings

C O M P U L S O R Y

Price: £16.50 - £19.30

C O M P U L S O R Y: B O Y S

Price: £30.00 - £35.50

O P T I O N A L

Price: £21.75 - £25.60

O P T I O N A L

Price: £22.00 - £26.40

C O M P U L S O R Y

Price: £5 - £6

C O M P U L S O R Y: B O Y S

Price: £9.20 - £11.40

PE Indoor Polo Shirt

PE Track Pants

PE Outdoor Shorts

PE Socks

Wilmslow High School

O P T I O N A L

Price: £22.70 - £26.75

O P T I O N A L

Price: £22.70 - £26.75

C O M P U L S O R Y I T E M S

PE Indoor Polo Shirt

PE Indoor Shorts

PE Outdoor Reversible Shirt

PE Outdoor Shorts

PE Outdoor Socks

O P T I O N A L I T E M S

PE Track Pants

PE Performance Top

PE Rain Jacket

C O M P U L S O R Y I T E M S

PE Indoor Polo Shirt

PE Indoor Shorts

PE Outdoor Socks

O P T I O N A L I T E M S

PE Skort

PE Leggings

PE Track Pants

PE Performance Top

PE Rain Jacket

PE Outdoor Reversible Shirt PE Indoor Shorts

C O M P U L S O R Y

Price: £16.00 - £19.20

SkortO P T I O N A L

Price: £9.20 - £11.40

New Surridge PE Kit for 2017-2018

THE ITEMS PICTURED BELOW WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM JUNE ONWARDS. DETAILS OF HOW TO PURCHASE ITEMS WILL FOLLOW IN A LATER ISSUE

DURING THE SUMMER TERM.

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AVAILABLE TO TRY FOR SIZE AT POP-UP SHOPS AND ORDER ON-LINE

Employment Opportunities for Students

Advertise Here

We are now offering businesses and employers the opportunity to advertise jobs (full time/part time), courses and

apprenticeships to Wilmslow High School students. To support the school with the cost of producing High Notes, we will be

asking for £50 per quarter page for an advert to be placed on the page. High

Notes will be emailed to all of the parents/carers of our 2000+ students every

Friday afternoon as well as all students and our business partners. The design of the advert will be the responsibility of the business/employer. If you are

interested in placing an advert or joining our Business Partners Programme, please

contact Julie Niven or Georgie Johnson on bpp@wilmslowhigh.com and copy in

highnotes@wilmslowhigh.com

Apprenticeship OpportunityOffice Administration or Paralegal

We are a small legal firm in Poynton specialising in conveyancing and probate, Wills and Powers of Attorney.

We are offering an apprenticeship, starting in September, (although would be happy to employ them during the

summer holidays). Responsibilities would include covering reception, answering telephones, meeting

clients, data input, assisting staff with copying, phonecalls, filing etc.

We are looking for an enthusiastic student who is eager to learn and progress within the company.

This position would suit a post GCSE or A level student not wishing to go to University

For further information contact: Louise Dunkerley 01625 876 316

Dunkerleys, 3, Park Lane, Poynton SK12 1RD

Apprenticeship Opportunity

Moore Secure 119, Wilmslow Road,

HandforthSK9 3ER

01625 528 471

Speak to Bernard Casey or email him at

b.casey@mooresecure.co.uk

APPRENTICESHIPSGRADUATES

OPERATIONS FINANCE HRIT’S NOT JUST A ROLE WITH A GLOBAL BUSINESS.IT’S GIVING MARKET LEADERS INNOVATIVE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS.

DHL is committed to bringing in and developing talent across all levels of the organisation. The roles and opportunities available with DHL are as diverse as the people who perform them. Many of our employees spend their careers in various roles working their way up through different departments and divisions (and sometimes different countries too). We think this says a lot about the sort of company we are and it’s something of which we’re exceptionally proud.

Interested in one of our exciting opportunities?Please apply online. http://www.dhl-graduates.com/http://www.dhl-apprenticeship.com/

We are looking forward to your application.

CONNECTING PEOPLE. IMPROVING LIVES.

Employment Opportunities for Students

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COMMUNITY

A Perfect day outLocal charity ‘Wilmslow Wells for Africa’ is holding their annual Open Gardens Day fundraiser this month, on the 24th of June. Located throughout Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge, it is a wonderful opportunity to stroll leisurely around some 19 different gardens and chat with proud owners.There’s truly something for everyone with lots of ideas to inspire - from wildlife havens, restful contemplative gardens, cottage gardens, meadows, formal contemporary and productive gardens with orchards and veg plots, even a miniature train and a specialist herb garden…you won’t be disappointed!

It’s a unique chance to be inspiration, enjoy a cup of tea with home made cakes, buy some plants and enjoy other folks’ gardens, but most importantly you’ll be contributing to the welfare and health of struggling communities in Africa.

For over 30 years, the volunteer-run charity has been working successfully to provide sources of clean water in rural African communities with projects bringing much-needed relief for many drought-stricken areas all over the continent.

For the 2017 Gardens Day, 19 gardens can be visited between 10.30am – 4.30pm on Saturday June 24th. In addition, lunches will be available at St John’s Church Rooms on Knutsford Road 11.30-2.30pm

Details of the gardens and how to buy tickets - £12 on the day, but £10 if bought in advance are available on the website wilmslow http://www.wilmslowwells.org.

Join the Alderley Edge Wizard Walk

Fathers Day, June 18th from 10am

Fathers Day Family Fun - a day out designed for dad, with dad stuff….. that dads like to do!

VIEW ALDERLEY VILLAGES - OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE FOR ‘Largest Gathering of Wizards.’

Fun Accessible Walk - 2 mile stroll for the whole family with a whole load of fun along the route.

Big Kids - crazy ‘Dare your Daddy’ challenges. Play in the Quidditch League.

Diddy People - 3rd and 4th child go free. Our inclusive Route is planned as buggy and wheelchair friendly.

Six Magical Reasons to

Join our Wizard WalkHelp us Reach

500 Wizards!

Find out more and register at www.wizardwalk.orgFind out more and register now at

www.wizardwalk.org

+44 (0)7791 100968

From 10:00 - The Grand Wizard Assembly Transform into your wizardry greatness; grab your wizard outfit and have your face painted.

From 11:00 - The Wizard Walk Complete the magical challenges to earn your wand at the Wizard Council Gathering.

From 11:30 - The Wizard Council Gathering‘Dare your Daddy or friends’ to daft and crazy challenges. Fun, food and a licensed bar for mum and dad.

From 12:00 - Quidditch League Win the league trophy, engraved with your team, and keep it until next year!

13:30 -Winners Announcements! competition, quidditch league, raffle

Tickets £8 or less.

Every registered walker receives a wizard outfit,

route map with activities, and a ceremonial Wizards

wand on completion!

Maxipotential

@maxipotential

One Magical Fun Day Out….

http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Beginners-Guide-to-Conjuring.pdf

70thseason

Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra

tickets £12 concessions £10 under 18 £2 Ticket secretary 01925 756144:Bang and Olufsen, Alderley Road, Wilmslow 01625 527666Therapy, Bank Sq., Wilmslow 01625 400113via the website or at the door

www.wilmsloworchestra.co.uk

Leader:Jem Bradley

7:45 Wilmslow Leisure Centre

registered charity no.507565

Conductor:Robert Chasey

Supported by the Evans Arts Trust

Stravinsky: Petrushka

Mendelssohn Piano Concerto no.1 soloist : 9 year old Leo Bailey-Yang

Dvorak : Carnival Overture

Saturday 10th June 2017

Postponed: Cinema on the CarrsDue to the poor weather over the past few days and the deteriorating conditions forecast for Saturday 10 June a decision has been taken to postpone the Cinema on the Carrs 2017.

The new extended full day event featuring the family fun day, the matinee film ‘The Lion King’ and the evening feature ‘Dirty Dancing’ will now take place on Saturday 9 September.

Cllr Angela McPake, Chairman of the Wilmslow Town Council Events Team said

“It is particularly disappointing that this hugely anticipated event has needed to be postponed, however with the significant financial and organisational investment made by the Town Council in delivering this event I feel that it is important that it is enjoyed and attended by as many residents as possible. The weather forecast for Saturday, we believe, would significantly reduce attendance and whilst we have an option to postpone the event to September we believe that to be the best decision at this time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused but hope that it is understood that an event of this nature is highly weather dependant.”

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