Windsor Girls’ School

25 January 2019

Aspiring High On Thursday, 24 January, 26 Year 12 students, who are part of the Aspiring High group, visited Brasenose College, Oxford for an inspiring day of talks and lectures. The students were given invaluable advice on writing their UCAS personal statements from the admissions officer. They were then taken on a tour of the college by current students; which was a great opportunity for our students to really find out what college life is like at Oxford University.

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Dear Parents and Carers Students across Windsor Learning Partnership were involved in our Taster Day this week. The event brought together boys and girls from across the two Windsor upper schools with the aim of trying Sixth Form lessons and finding out more about the subjects available at Key Stage 5. It was exciting to see students experiencing a wide range of options across the two school sites and take the next steps in their choices. Over the next few weeks, all Year 11 students will have an interview with a senior member of staff and they will have the opportunity to revisit their options. At time of writing, Year 10 history students are visiting the First World War battlefields and historic sites in Belgium. The recent cold weather will certainly have added to the experience and students will have been able to imagine the conditions soldiers on both sides would have had to endure. We look forward to hearing about their trip in next week’s newsletter. The Aspiring High group visited Brasenose College this week, and were able to find out more about studying at Oxford. They had a tour and took part in workshops to develop their knowledge further. We also welcomed a film maker to school to speak with Media Studies students. This fantastic opportunity allowed students to ask key questions about the industry and film making in general. The latest house competition took place this week. Students participated in a Windsor Girls’ School ‘Bake Off’. The first round was hard fought and successful students will progress to the next round where they will face the show-stopper task. Next week, we welcome students who have successfully completed the various levels of the Duke of Edinburgh to our presentation evening. Students should have received an invitation to what promises to be a great evening, celebrating the achievements of our students. The event will begin at 5:45pm with some welcoming drinks and canapés before the presentations commence. Mr P Griffiths and Mrs E O’Carroll Co-Headteachers

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Key Dates

DofE Prize Evening Thursday 31 January

End of Term 3 Friday 15 February

Term 4 Starts Monday 25 February

Year 13 Mocks Start Monday 25 February

Year Information

Year 9 Magistrate's Court Mock Trial Competition - participants in Year 9 are meeting on Tuesday, 29 January, at Break 2 in Room 18 with Mr J. Griffiths, the Magistrate, and Ms Zarzecka. As agreed during last week’s session, please start a notebook devoted to notes regarding the competition. In the notebook you should create a timeline of events as per the scripts, "witnesses statements, etc.", as well as make any notes relating to discrepancies or arguments that the defence or prosecution can use in court. The What Do You Think? Club started this week. Please go along to Room 17 at Break 2 on Thursdays to have your say in a range of local and national issues. Year 10 Geography students will be departing for their trip to Iceland this week. We look forward to hearing all about it. Keep an eye on the Geography Department twitter feed to track their progress. Year 11 Full reports are being finalised and will be coming home shortly. Sixth Form interviews are scheduled across the next few weeks for all Year 11 students. The purpose is to support students in their choices for Key Stage 5 and explore the different routes towards their goals.

The Duke of Edinburgh Awards evening takes place on Thursday, 31 January, at 5:45pm in the school Hall. Next week is Community Week with a focus on the environment. There will be an additional Choir rehearsal on Monday, from 2:00pm – 3:30pm, to prepare for the upcoming performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Science Club: all students are invited to bring their experiment ideas in, and if possible we will execute them in the future Science Club editions! This week we discovered how to make silver and next week we will enjoy "Physical wonders and puzzles." Come and join us - any year, any set - at break 2 on Thursday, in lab 31.

SIXTH FORM

A reminder to students travelling to Washington DC and New York in February that ESTAs should be ordered as soon as possible. Internal examinations for Year 13 begin the week beginning 25 February, the first week after half term.

Year 9 Celebration Assembly

Subject Leader Commendations for

Academic Attainment

Art Lily Allen

Design Technology Ella Handley

Drama Issy Spencer

English Mia Pottage

Fashion Hanna Liang

Food Technology Oceane Wallis-Desablens

French Malaika Nawaz

Geography Isla Wilson

German Nicole Akpieyi

History Louise Buckland

Mathematics Talulah Gregory

Music Nuka Gottschalck

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Isabella Way

Science Maureen Salama

Spanish Hanna Liang

Subject Leader Commendations for

Progress and Effort Art Elloise Backhouse

Design Technology Katie Tull

Drama Sophia Foligno

Food Technology Millie Martin

English Madison Cameron

Fashion Ana Pestana

French Sophia Ahmed

Geography Shreeya Suresh

German Kiya Makwana

History Nuka Gottschalck

Mathematics Charlotte Dewar

Music Milly Giles

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Poppy Stanford

PE Charlotte Dewar

Science Tallulah Gregory

Spanish Rosalyn Abalayan

LORIC Award

9W = Isabel Haycock

9N = Alexis Fowkes

9D = Thea Roe

9S = Molly Nye

9R = Issy Spencer

9G = Heidi Kelsall

Year Leader Commendation

(Star of the Term)

9W = Amarise Bains

9N = Charlotte Laurie

9D = Oceane Wallis-Desablens

9S = Liesdale Nhamburo

9R = Nicole Akpieyi

9G = Ana Pestana

Year 10 Celebration Assembly

LORIC Award

10W = Wendy Alves

10N = Midha Hussain

10D = Nancy O’Shea

10S = Marnie Cox-Harrison

10R = Lydia Sampson

10G = Ellie Smith

Year Leader Commendation (Star of the Term)

10W = Nina Young

10N = Olivia Lawes

10D = Eloise Sharkey

10S = Molly White

10R = Olatz Bulson-Roman

10G = Phoebe Medcalf

Subject Leader Commendations for Academic

Attainment

Art Alice Sereda

Business GCSE Rose Arbery

Child Development Eloise Sharkey

Design Technology Faye Vallis-Brown

Food Preparation & Nutrition Libby Brake

Drama Minnie Dennis

English Emily Scott

Fashion Phoebe Medcalf

French Avneeta Chana

Geography Hermione Varley

German Libby Brake

History Roseanna Thomas

Hospitality & Catering Betty Lloyd

Computer Science Daisy Plumb

Mathematics Evie Hannon

Music Evie Hannon

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Camille Wallis-Desablens

PE CN Syeda Naqvi

PE GCSE Zoe Pugsley

Performing Arts Camille Wallis-Desablens

Science Biology Roseanna Thomas

Science Chemistry Phoebe Medcalf

Science Physics Francesca Crossfield

Spanish Francesca Crossfield

Subject Leader Commendations for Progress and

Effort

Art Anna Middleton

Biology Amelia Tickell

Business Bethany Salter

Chemistry Henae Ali

Child Development Tia Mills

Drama Scarlett O’Shaughnessy

Design Technology Tamara Webber

English Avneeta Chana

Fashion Lauren Hughes

Food Preparation & Nutrition Savannah Denwood

French Francesca Crossfield

Geography Olivia Lawes

German Eloise Gibbs

History Adi Galuakadua

Hospitality & Catering Eliza Bean

Computer Science Kim Mandizvidza

Mathematics Laura Arnold

Music Mollie Jones

Performing Arts Sami Sert

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Dua Atharkhan

PE Core Maddie Hession

PE CN Jorja Connery

PE GCSE Anushka Sharma

Physics Camille Wallis-Desablens

Spanish Anushka Sharma

Year 11 Celebration Assembly

LORIC Award

11W = Aneesha Mohamed

11N = Georgia Mannings

11D = Jasmin Lewis

11S = Louise White

11R = Naomi Parsons

11G = Aaliya Waheed

Year Leader Commendation (Star of the Term)

11W = Jannat Ghafoor

11N = Bibi Cheema

11D = Lucy Scott

11S = Chantal Bundalian

11R = Ananki Bhavra

11G = Matina Diakatu

Subject Leader Commendations for

Academic Attainment Art Maisy Harman

GCSE Business Ananki Bhavra

Business Jasmin Lewis

Catering Tia Binstead

Child Development Rosie French-McLeish

Design Technology Caitlin Woollaston

Drama Bibi Cheema

English Mahima Abidin

Food Preparation & Nutrition Emily Cave

Fashion Tia Binstead

French Becky O’Hara

Geography Daisy Willcock

German Jessica Woods

History Rachel Clark

Maths Bibi Cheema

Music Harriet Cook

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Ilaria Okusaga

PE Abbye Lawrence

Science Biology Emily Helsby

Science Chemistry Cara Doherty

Science Physics Emily Helsby

Spanish Lisa Hawksby

Subject Leader Commendations for

Progress and Effort Art Ananki Bhavra

Biology Martina Diakatou

Business Kanzah Muhammad

GCSE Business Zaina Khan

BTEC Business Ella Tarling

Catering Bow Zeckler

Chemistry Amber Brooks

Child Development Noshin Janan

Design Technology Chloe Rodgers

Drama Emma Gyngell

English Olivia Finnigan

Fashion Dia Aziz

Food Preparation & Nutrition Aaliyah Paterson

French Ariela Veizaj

Geography Drina Kander

German Honor Morgan

History Daisy Willcock

Mathematics Jessica Wood

Music Emma Gyngell

Performing Arts Emma Snooks

PE Gracey Caller

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Olivia Haigh

Physics Rachel East

Science Louise White

Year 12 Celebration Assembly

LORIC Award

12W = Holly Stevens

12N = Shampavi Jeeva

12D = Louisa Armitage

12R = Zahra Shah

Year Leader Commendation

(Star of the Term)

12W = Freya Holt

12N = Sarah Valentine

12D = Rachael Grimmer

12R = Lucy Tomalin

Subject Leader Commendations for

Academic Attainment Art Ffion Jones

Biology Amy Game

Business Samantha Royal Brown

Chemistry Greer Withers

Design Technology Ffion Jones

Drama & Theatre Studies Larissa Bowyer

English Rachael Grimmer

Food Science & Nutrition Hannah Longhurst

French Zebina George

Geography Molly Kemp

German Cherie Chanson

Zebina George

Sadie Pearson

History Anna Foskett

Mathematics Sadie Pearson

Media Alice Armitage

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Rosalie Toulorge

Physics Samantha Royal Brown

Psychology Jodie Smith

Sociology Alicia Finlayson

Subject Leader Commendations for

Progress and Effort

Art Millie Newton

Business Larissa Bowyer

Biology Sarah Hopkins

Chemistry Lynne Nhonoli

Design Technology Holly Stevens

Drama & Theatre Grace Pearson-Hall

English Zahra Shah

French Sadie Pearson

Food Science & Nutrition Chloe Hobbs

Geography Nancy Maton

German Zebina George

History Louisa Armitage

Mathematics Shampavi Jeeva

Media Millie Newton

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Louisa Armitage

Physics Sarah Valentine

Psychology Lily Hunt

Sociology Anya Natt

Travel & Tourism Ayse Clark

Year 13 Celebration Assembly

LORIC Award

13W = Darcy Aigle-Boucher

13N = Freya Angood

13D = Laura Dickson

13R = Aaminah Saleem

Year Leader Commendation

(Star of the Term)

13W = Emma Brocklehurst

13N =

13D = Gemma Evans

13R = Saira Ghafoor

Subject Leader Commendations for

Academic Attainment

Art

Biology Freya Angood

Business Subhan Qaiser

Chemistry Isabelle Jackson-Brench

Design & Technology Beatrix Leedom

Drama & Theatre Niamh Lumb

English Hetty Brake

Food Science & Nutrition Nicel Parsons

French Hannah Tickle

Geography Aaminah Saleem

German Natalia Bajer

Hannah Tickle

History Aaminah Saleem

Mathematics Nora Sami

Media Trishna Jabble

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Lauren Tiplady

Psychology Lauren Tiplady

Sociology Shahbano Shehzad

Travel & Tourism Trishna Jabble

Subject Leader Commendations for

Progress and Effort

Art Emily Strophair-Best

Business Nora Sami

Biology Felicity Versoni

Chemistry Isabelle Jackson-Brench

Design Technology Isabelle Walters

Drama & Theatre Studies Ellie Lawrence

English Darcy Aigle-Boucher

Food Science & Nutrition Eloise Dodd

French Natalia Bajer

Geography Izabelle Cheema

German Natalia Bajer

History Hannah Tickle

Mathematics Emily Ling

Media Gemma Evans

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Mai Bell

Psychology Venezia Sumon

Sociology Laura Dickson

Spanish Guilia Pigo

Travel & Tourism Zoe Earl

Aspiring High

“On Thursday, Aspiring High embarked on a trip to Oxford University. I have always dreamt of going to this prestigious university but the idea has seemed to be unattainable. This trip has shown me that with hard work and individuality, going to Oxford can become a reality and so, as we toured around Brasenose and met current students, it inspired me. We were told about all the stunning architecture, participated in a practice lecture, we were also given advice on admissions and had a delicious three course lunch in their stunning dining hall! Aspiring High always provides such unique opportunities and this is just one of many that has helped me immensely in reaching my potential.” - Aliya Prichard-Casey, Year 12

After we were treated to a three course lunch in the dining hall, the students had the opportunity to engage in a Philosophy lecture. For Ms Jenkins, the highlight was being served coffee from a silver jug. Thanks to the girls who behaved impeccably

Year 11 Taster Day

On Tuesday, Year 11 students from the Windsor Learning Partnership joined together for the Taster Day. This was an opportunity to find out more about subjects in the Sixth Form across both schools. Students enjoyed working together and exploring the various options.

On Thursday, 10 January, 42 Year 11 and 12 Art students went on a trip to the Tate Modern gallery in London. They were able to see contemporary art work in a gallery setting and were keen to learn what the work was about and discuss the social themes that the artists had explored. This has given them an invaluable opportunity to gather first hand research for their forthcoming examination project. The students behaved impeccably and Ffion Jones, Year 12, said, “It was really inspiring to see such a wide variety of contemporary art all in one place.”

Tate Modern

PE News

Year 10 English

The recent Year 10 English unit on gothic fiction culminated with the students writing their own 200 word piece inspired by H.G. Wells' 'The Red Room'. The top two were selected from each set and added to the wall by the English Department corridor. Please do have a read of them if you are in the vicinity. The 14 selected students, all of whom received subject teacher commendations, are: Lauren Russell, Vaneeza Butt, Freya Meek, Maya Waller, Elora Carrard, Francesca Crossfield, Maleeha Chandhar, Ellie Smith, Aisha Touray, Faye Vallis-Brown, Shannon O'Brien, Camille Wallis-Desbalens, Tailah McCarthy, and Vicky Zientarska. Mr Nabarro

Science Club: all students are invited to bring their experiment ideas in and, if possible, we will execute them in the future Science Club editions! This week, we discovered how to make silver and next week we will enjoy "Physical wonders and puzzles." Come and join us - any year, any set - at break 2 on Thursday, in lab 31.

Science Club

Food Department News We have had a very busy start to 2019 in the Food Department. Kicking off with the Year 11 Food and Nutrition group travelling up to London to visit Borough Market. The students are researching “Street Food” for their practical examination and so it was great to be able to see all of the street food stalls, quiz the customers and vendors and sample a selection of the food. The whole group came back with lots of ideas of exciting dishes to trial.

Secondly, the Year 10 Hospitality and Catering group visited the Sir Christopher Wren Hotel to gain an insight into the Catering industry. The students had a tour of the hotel and were able to ask many questions of the managers and head chef. They were all very impressed with the hotel and would like to return for lunch in the Brasserie. On Tuesday evening, we held the first round of the Bake Off – The Technical Challenge. The students all cooked a batch of scones using the same recipe. The results were impressive and the judging panel found it very difficult to choose only two students from each house to go through to the Showstopper

round – where they will be able to demonstrate their cake baking and decorating skills. All competitors will be making a Valentine themed cake. Congratulations to the following students who have made it through to the Showstopper final:

Carfax: Ella Ford 9N Kete Djan 10W

Elm field: Kirah Letton 9D Maria Burr 11S

Osborne: Jessica Shkurtaj 9G Nothin Janan 11R

History GCSE Revision Monday Break 1 Exam Skills Support Miss Salter Wednesday Break 2 Content Support Miss Salter Thursday Break 2 Revision Support Mrs Peck

MONDAY After School - 3:15 to 4:00pm

Reminder – Use the PixL App

Date Focus Teacher

28 Jan American West NARRATIVE CPK

4 Feb Germany HOW FAR DO YOU AGREE CSR

11 Feb Germany USEFULNESS CPK

HALF TERM

25 Feb Trenches USEFULNESS CPK

4 March Explain Q Medicine CSR

11 March Germany USEFULNESS CPK

18 March How far Q- Elizabeth CSR

25 March Explain Q – Germany CPK

1 April How far Q- Medicine CRS

EASTER

29 April Narrative American West CPK

6 May Trenches USEFULNESS CSR

13 May How far Q- Germany CPK

20 May Explain Q Medicine CRS HALF TERM

REVISION DAYS 3 DAYS Times to be confirmed CRS

EXAMs… P1- TRENCHES AND MEDICINE 3 JUNE P2- AMERICAN WEST AND ELIZABETH 6 JUNE P3 – GERMANY 11 JUNE

History A Level Revision

GCSE Science Revision

Date Subject Topic Teacher

30/01/19 Physics Forces in balance, force & pressure

Mrs McKinlay

06/02/19 Chemistry Structure, bonding and electrolysis

Miss Zarzecka

13/02/19 Biology Disease and Bioenergetics

Mrs Najafi

FEBRURARY HALF TERM

27/02/19 Physics Force & Motion, Motion graphs Mr Lottering

06/03/19 Biology Biological Responses Miss Edwards

13/03/19 Chemistry Chemical calculations and energy changes

Dr Haynes

20/03/19 Physics Waves, light & lenses Mrs McKinlay

27/03/19 Biology Genetics and Reproduction Miss Edwards

03/04/19 Chemistry Rates of reaction and organic chemistry

Miss Zarzecka

EASTER HOLIDAY

24/03/19 Physics Electromagnetism & space Mr Lottering

01/05/19 Physics FINAL REVISION / REQUIRED PRACTICALS

Mrs McKinlay

08/05/19 Biology FINAL REVISION / REQUIRED PRACTICALS

Miss Edwards

14/05/19 Biology paper 1

15/05/19 Chemistry FINAL REVISION / REQUIRED PRACTICALS

Dr Haynes

16/05/19 Chemistry paper 1

22/05/19 Physics paper 1

07/06/19 Biology paper 2

12/06/19 Chemistry paper 2

14/06/19 Physics paper 2

All Science revision classes will be held on a Wednesday afterschool between 3:05 and 4:05, with the exception of sessions run by Mrs McKinlay, which will finish at 3:45. Rooming will be confirmed before the first session

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Teaching Assistant Vacancy

WINDSOR GIRLS’ SCHOOL

An Outstanding School

Imperial Road Windsor Berks SL4 3RT

NOR: 720 Sixth Form: 200+

Ages: 13-19

Telephone: 01753 795155

Windsor Girls' School is a Teaching School with NLE/NSS designation.

Teaching Assistant

Required to start as soon as possible

16 hours a week (8:30am – 3:00pm) term time only

Up to 22 hours a week (8:30am – 3:00pm) term time only

Salary £18012 - £18283 (pro rata)

Actual: £6587 - £6686 for 16 hours a week

Actual: £9057 - £9194 for 22 hours a week

You would join a small friendly team dedicated to student support. Previous experience in a

secondary school would be an advantage.

Windsor Girls' School was graded as outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in 2013. You would join

us at an exciting phase as we move from outstanding to exceptional.

See our website www.windsorgirls.net for the Job Accountability and Application Form. Return by

email to Tracy Burfoot, PA to the Headteacher at burft001@windsorgirls.net or by post to the school.

WINDSOR GIRLS’ SCHOOL

An Outstanding School

Imperial Road Windsor Berks SL4 3RT

Telephone: 01753 795155

Windsor Girls' School is a Teaching School with NLE/NSS designation.

We are currently recruiting:

Examination Invigilators

Invigilators are used for both internal and external examinations (GCSEs and A levels). Days and

hours worked are flexible and training will be provided. Paid by the hour: £10.46

How to apply:

Please access the application form and Job Accountability on our website www.windsorgirls.net

and email your completed application form to Tracy Burfoot, Head's PA, burft001@windsorgirls.net

CVs on their own will not be accepted

Examination Invigilator Vacancy