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Friday 16th February 2018 Issue 20

Performing Arts Soirée

Students took to the stage this week in the first ever Wilmslow High School Performing Arts Soirée – an event that celebrated the talent, hard work and dedication of students within the performing arts. A request was made for any budding singers, dancers, actors and musicians who wanted to share their talent with an audience and showcase just some of the performance work taking place in school. The response was staggering and led to over 100 performers taking to the stage on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th February.

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NOTES

• 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

USEFUL LINKS

Year 11 mock examinations week commencing Tuesday 27th

February

Students need to sign in for their examinations in High Options between

8.15-8.35am on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th and by 1.15pm on

Thursday 1st March

Year 9 Religious Studies Curriculum: The HolocaustAs part of the extended study on the Holocaust, Year 9 students will be exploring scenes from the film 'Schindler's List' in lessons, after half term. The film was given a 15 age rating certification, in 1993; you can find out more by following the link:http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/schindlers-list-1993

The film is a powerful representation of Holocaust suffering and heroism and shows many themes explored in lessons, which are often challenging to watch. If you have concerns over your child's participation in these lessons, you should contact Mr Mayhew jmayhew@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk

Parents and Carers of Year 11

A Year 11 update letter was emailed out today to all parents and carers of Year 11

students. This contains important information for parents and students, and an updated

copy of the Year 11 Raising Attainment Calendar. The letter and calendar are also

available on these links below:https://tinyurl.com/ybuknyjf

https://tinyurl.com/y8nt8crc

Year 10 Parents and Students

Please return any outstanding Work Experience self placement forms to Mrs Stephens as soon as possible.

The task of matching students to placements is progressing well but there are still forms missing.

I think you will agree that is less stressful for students to know where they are being placed as soon as possible.

A further reminder that £10 is required from everyone, regardless of whether it is a self placement

or one found by school.

If household income makes this difficult, please contact Mrs Stephens either in writing, by phone or by email (kstephens@wilmslowhigh.com)

KeyStage4CourseChoiceProcessforSeptember2018

Friday16thFebruary2018

AssessmentCertificateStudentsreceivetheirassessmentcertificatefollowingtheYear9summativeassessments

Tuesday27thFebruary2018

DeadlineforsubmissionofInitialCourseChoicesDeadlineforsubmissionofInitialCourseChoicesWewillusethisinformationto:

• provideadditionaladviceandguidancetostudentsregardingthesuitabilityoftheirinitialcoursechoices;

• determinewhetherthereshouldbeanychangetocourseavailability

Friday16thMarch2018

FinalCourseChoiceformissuedtostudents

FinalCourseChoicesLetter*

KS4CourseChoices2018-finalchoiceblankgrid*

Friday23rdMarch2018

DeadlineforreturnofFinalCourseChoicesformtotutors.

Summerterm ConfirmationofCourseChoiceletterissuedtostudents

PARENTS OF YEAR 9 STUDENTS

Assessment certificates have been handed to

all Year 9 students this afternoon.

The deadline for the submission of initial course choices is

Tuesday 27th February

EXAM INFORMATIONThe maths and English summative assessments are scheduled for the dates listed below.

Teachers will be adding further details onto Firefly as guidance for your son/daughter

Date Start time Subject Year Exam DurationTuesday 27th February 9.00am Year 11 Mathematics 90 minutesWednesday 28th February 9.00am Year 11 English Literature 135 minutes

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NEWS

Sensory GardenAfter a number of months of student consultation and planning, work on the school’s new Sensory Garden will begin over the half term break.

The project is the result of a bid to Tesco’s Bags for Help scheme which has provided money for the area to be turned into a purposeful outdoor learning space. Head Boy, Joe McBride, and Sodexo school grounds employee Andy Henry (both pictured) have played an active part in the project, including supporting the writing of the bid, working on the designs and liaising with the contractors. Joe said, “To finally see all of the many months of planning being put into action is very exciting. I feel very proud to have been part of this project and hope that the new space will be a great addition to the many students who will benefit”.

Hallé Orchestra VisitOn Monday 5th February our Year 10 and 11 music GCSE classes went to see the Hallé Orchestra perform at the Bridgewater Hall. The programme included performances of set works for GCSE and A level courses, including a live analysis of Haydn's Clock Symphony which really helped the students to understand how different elements of the music work together. The programme tracked the development of the orchestra through the musical periods, and finished with an exciting performance of 'Star Wars' by John Williams.

It was a very informative and enjoyable afternoon which we will hope to attend again next year.

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Well done to all of our Year 11 students who were invited to this

morning's Rewards Breakfast for students who have 100% attendance and/or who are performing well in all of their

subjects....and also well done to our three draw

winners.

Year 11 Rewards Breakfast

SPORT

Results week commencing 10th February 2018

Fixtures week commencing 27th February 2018

AthleticsThe athletics season is now underway with teams from Year 7 and 8 travelling to Poynton to compete in the county indoor athletics competition. Both Year 7 teams came 2nd with the girls narrowly missing out on first place by one point whilst both of the Year 8 teams came 5th overall.

A great introduction to athletics with all students having a brilliant time and Miss Jamison's ears still ringing from all the noise!

DATE OPPONENTS 1st 3rd/U16 U15 U14 U14 B U13 13 B 13 C U12 12 B SPORT10-Feb-18 Cheadle Hulme CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN NETBALL10-Feb-18 TheGrangeSchool CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN CAN BOYS FOOTBALL12-Feb-18 MaccTrack CAN ATHLETICS12-Feb-18 Fallibroome CAN BOYS FOOTBALL12-Feb-18 Bramhall High CAN CAN GIRLS HOCKEY13-Feb-18 Wilmslow High School Moderation H TRAMPOLINE13-Feb-18 The Grange School CAN GIRLS HOCKEY13-Feb-18 FC Meggen touring side Sweden Drew Drew BOYS FOOTBALL13-Feb-18 Macc Academy CAN BOYS FOOTBALL13-Feb-18 Poynton CAN BOYS FOOTBALL14-Feb-18 Cardinal Newman WON BOYS FOOTBALL14-Feb-18 Eaton Bank CAN GIRLS FOOTBALL14-Feb-18 NULS WON NETBALL14-Feb-18 Fallibroome WON WON WON NETBALL15-Feb-18 Bolton Academy LOST TENNIS15-Feb-18 Fallibroome WON BOYS FOOTBALL

DATE OPPONENTS 1st 2nd 3rd/U16 U15 U14 U13 13 B U12 12 B SPORT

27-Feb-18 CheadleHulmeSchool A BOYS FOOTBALL28-Feb-18 Alderley Edge A NETBALL28-Feb-18 Cheshire 7s A RUGBY28-Feb-18 CheadleHulmeSchool H H H H H NETBALL28-Feb-18 CheadleHulmeSchool A BOYS FOOTBALL28-Feb-18 Fallibroome H GIRLS HOCKEY01-Mar-18 Audenshaw 7s A RUGBY01-Mar-18 CheadleHulmeSchool H A A BOYS FOOTBALL03-Mar-18 Sandbach H A A H A A H H BOYS FOOTBALL03-Mar-18 MGS10s A A RUGBY03-Mar-18 U14CountyComp.Chester A GIRLS HOCKEY03-Mar-18 Stockport Grammar H H H H H GIRLS HOCKEY

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HockeyThe netball girls were in action on Wednesday, with the seniors posting a convincing win against Newcastle Under Lyme whilst the juniors entertained Falliroome at home. The senior girls played some great netball, eventually winning 34-17.

The junior results were equally as impressive and demonstrate just how strong the netball is here at Wilmslow. Results: U12B won 9-0 U13B won 14-10 U13C won 12-1

FootballOn Wednesday the U14 boys played the next round of their Cheshire Cup campaign at home to Cardinal Newman. After a slow start the boys found their rhythm, scoring six goals in a fairly one sided affair. Dan Rodrigues scored a brace and gave a man of the match performance in a convincing win. Result: Wilmslow High 6 – 1 Cardinal NewmanGoal scorers: Dan Rodrigues (2), Maxwell Roberts, Henry James, Jimmy Burling, Lewis Royle.

This win is even more impressive, considering that the boys also played on Tuesday night in a friendly fixture against touring side FC Meggen from Switzerland (photo right). The games were played on astro turf as the pitches were waterlogged which led to some great football being played. Around 28 boys took the field in all in two highly competitive matches. Results:U14A - Drew 1-1 - Goal scorer: Jimmy Burling. Man of the Match: Lewis Bostock.U14B - Drew 2-2 - Goal scorers: George Halfpenny, Jake Hawtin. Man of the Match: James Morten. Unfortunately, the U15 boys didn't have as much luck in their own Cheshire Cup quarter-final where they came up against a strong St Peter and Paul Catholic school. A Lilyan Samba goal had given our boys hope of clinching the win in normal time, but a serious injury to a player meant the game had to be abandoned five minutes early and go straight to penalties.

Unfortunately, the boys came agonisingly close but lost out 5-4 due to one missed penalty. James Davidson put in a great performance on his way to man of the match.

CALENDAR

Day/date Time Venue ActivityMonday 26th February INSET DAYTuesday 27th February School opens for studentsWednesday 28th February

Chill Factore Year 9 ski visit to the Chill Factore

Thursday 1st March 5.00-8.00pmAll day

VariousMain Hall

Year 8 parents’ eveningYear 9 immunisations

Day/date Time Venue ActivityTuesday 6th March 3.20-4.00pm

6.00-8.00pmLRC Sport: Aspire High Event

Post 18 Choices Evening

Week commencing Monday 19th February 2018

Week commencing Monday 5th March 2018

Day/date Time Venue ActivityMonday 19th February HALF TERMTuesday 20th February 2.20pm Coin near Malaga Year 11 and 13 Spanish Exchange returnsWednesday 21stFebruary

10.15pm Russia Year 12 and 13 history visit returns

Week commencing Monday 26th February 2018

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COMMUNITY

Francis House Children’s Hospice is currently appealing for

donations of Cadbury’s Creme Eggs to fill thousands of knitted chicks, ready to be sold in local

primary schools.

Get cracking - start collecting

eggs today!

Thank you for your support.

Please hand donations into reception in the main foyer before Friday 9th March

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

APPRENTICESHIP CAREERS EVENT

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Macclesfield College, Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 8LF

01625 410000 Ext. 502

www.macclesfield.ac.uk

info@macclesfield.ac.uk

THURSDAY 8 MARCH, 2PM-7PM

Discover more about the wide-range of Apprenticeship opportunities available, speak to

our experts and meet employers with upcoming Apprenticeship vacancies.

Role Title: Volunteer Support Worker Responsible to: Group Coordinator and/or to temporary Group Coordinator Team Manager: Melanie Hinde

Profile of Buzz Youth Activity GroupWeekly youth activity group for disabled young people aged 8-18 years in Cheshire East and 5-18 years in Cheshire West. The Buzz Youth Activity Group enables disabled young people to: • have fun and enjoy being involved in a range of activities• grow in confidence• increase their self-esteem• reach their full potential• develop positive relationships with their peers• socialise with appropriate peer groups in activities of their choice Profile of Buzz Youth Activity Group Volunteer 1.To support disabled young people to participate in activity sessions delivered by the Buzz Group.2.To provide emotional and practical support to disabled young people who attend the Buzz GroupSkills Required: • Non judgemental• Non discriminatory• Reliable• Trustworthy• Honest• Ability to work in a team• Ability to work on own initiative

As a volunteer you will not be expected to:• Carry out first aid• Carry out personal care• Respond to any physical behaviour management

Please click the link below for the application form:http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/2-application-form-sept-2017-includes-equal-ops/

Buzz Youth Activity GroupA new disabled children's social club called the Buzz Youth Group has been set up in Wilmslow. The group is run from the Wilmslow United Reformed Church on alternate

Wednesday's from from 4.30 - 6pm.

We are currently recruiting Volunteers for this project and would be open to applications from students aged 14+. This is good experience for anyone that wants to progress in a career working with disabled young people and support is also provided for younger

volunteers to gain their Duke of Edinburgh award.

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