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Friday 27th May 2016 Issue 33

Class of 2016 Leavers’ BallOn Friday 20th May, Year 13 students celebrated leaving the Sixth Form at Wilmslow High School at the Deansgate Hilton Hotel in Manchester.

250 staff and students enjoyed a beautiful meal and celebrations in a true party spirit. Attendees definitely dressed to impress and enjoyed a night of reflection and rewards.

The awards ceremony brought about some expected recipients as well as a few surprises!

Mr Tunmore, Head of Sixth Form, said, “What a fantastic evening and a lovely send off for our Year 13s”

We wish all of our students well in their future endeavours.

May Ball 2016

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NEWS

Wilmslow High School wins Youth Sport Trust National Leadership AwardWilmslow High School is a nominated hubsite for leadership, coaching and volunteering. Recently Mrs Harris (far left) collected the Youth Sport Trust National Leadership Award on behalf of the High School for the great work we do with the School Games Makers of Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Warrington, in partnership with other

local hubsite schools, Beamont Collegiate, Warrington (Inclusion hubsite) and Lymm High School (Health and Well-being hubsite).

Opportunity to study Spanish as a third modern language in Year 8We are able to offer the opportunity to study Spanish as a third modern language in Year 8. The optional course takes place during an extended day beginning at either 8.10am or 3.10pm and consists of one 50 minute lesson per week.

The only requirement we set is that your son/daughter must be willing to commit to learning languages and that he/she must follow the course for the whole of Year 8 with attendance and homework being compulsory.

Your son/daughter in Year 7 has received a letter with further information and reply slips need to be returned by Wednesday, 8th June 2016.

Manchester 10K runOn Sunday, 22nd May, (l-r) Miss Littler, Miss Howell, Mrs Dutson and Mrs Coffey from the English department all took part in the Manchester 10k run. Miss Littler has, so far, raised over £160 for the Thorngrove house charity, “The Little Princess trust”, which makes wigs for sick children who have lost their hair.

Miss Littler’s form, T8VL who have now been inspired to organise their own fundraising event.

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Date Morning Afternoon After School30th May to 3rd June (HALF TERM)

Science revision and mock exam

Monday 6th June English LanguageWednesday 8th June Maths preparation

Thursday 9th Biology RevisionWednesday 15th June Chemistry RevisionFriday 17th June Physics Revision

DON’T MISS THE EXAM PREPARATION SESSIONS

The following subjects are off ering exam preparation sessions for students before their GCSEs

Year 11 Additional ScienceOne day Science Summer School – Thursday 2nd June 2016 9am – 2.15pm

All Year 11 Additional and Separate Science students are invited to a ‘One Day Science Summer School’ during the half-term break on Thursday 2nd June 2016 from 9am until

2.15pm. The day will consist of three one hour sessions, covering physics, chemistry and biology, followed by an optional mixed subject paper in the afternoon.

Students are not required to wear school uniform and should bring their own lunch as there will be no catering facilities available on the day.

There is no charge for the event, but students must sign the register in the downstairs science office before the half term break to indicate their attendance.

Science department.

Please click here for a full examination timetable:http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/examinations/examination-timetables/

CyberFirst : Student bursaries to support new undergraduates starting this autumnCyberFirst is a Student Bursary scheme inspired and led by GCHQ which aims to help support and prepare students for a career in cyber security. GCHQ will partner with other government departments and selected industry to offer students a comprehensive package of financial assistance and cyber skills to help kick start a career in cyber. If this is of interest to any students, please click on the link below.https://www.cesg.gov.uk/articles/cyberfirst

Last half term information (Years 7-9) The letter attached to this issue gives details relating to the internal examinations and ‘Whole Education Week’ for students in Years 7-9. A further more detailed letter will follow during the first week back after the break.

End of Year Examinations

• Students in Year 7 to Year 9 will be taking examinations in the week after the half term break (week commencing 6th June).

The timetable for the examinations will be based on students’ normal timetables with some adjustments to allow for longer examinations in certain subjects. Most examinations will take place in classrooms but some will be in larger venues such as the hall or gym.

The examination timetable will be published to students and in High Notes before half term. As always, students must be properly equipped and should not expect to be lent basic equipment. Students should also ensure that, as usual, they have a good reading book with them as there will be additional opportunities for private reading during this week.

Students should be revising now in preparation for these examinations.

• Students in Year 10 will be taking examinations in weeks commencing 20th and 27th June, with some practical examinations taking place during week commencing 13th June.

These examinations will take place mainly in formal examination venues such as the assembly hall. Students will receive a timetable shortly beforehand and should not wait to receive their timetable before commencing revision.

A polite request

Several members of the public have notified us of incidents occurring at the Wilmslow allotment areas involving students making fires.

It appears that much of this is harmless fun and is not intended to cause any damage or vandalism. Similarly, we are not 100% certain that any Wilmslow High school students are involved. However, the residents have advised that there has been some damage to property and they will now be informing the police of any trespass or anti-social behaviour in these locations.

Students are therefore advised to avoid these allotment areas (as they are private property) so as not to be associated with these issues.

It is also timely to remind students of their collective responsibility out in the community and ensure they look out for one another to ensure everyone remains safe whilst also representing Wilmslow High school with pride.

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CALENDAR

Day/date Time Venue ActivityMonday 13th June 4.30-5.30pm Main Hall Wilmslow concert bandTuesday 14th June 1.30-9.30pm Sale Sharks Young Enterprise regional finalsWednesday 15th June

6.00-7.00pm

Broughton Park Rugby Club

Main Hall

Drop Everything and Read DayYear 7 and 8 girls U13 rugby tournament

Tubingen visit - Parents’ information eveningThursday 16th June 12.45-5.30pm The Royal

ExchangeGCSE drama theatre vist ‘The Night Watch’

Week commencing 13th June 2016

Day/date Time Venue ActivityMonday 6th June

4.30 - 5.30pm Main HallYear 7, 8 and 9 internal exams all weekWilmslow Concert Band

Tuesday 7th June 6.00 - 6.30pm LRC Year 10 Paris visit parents’ information evening

Thursday 9th June approx. 9.00am Year 10 SUTS Bronze Duke of Edinburgh final expedition - depart

Friday 10th June approx. 4.00pm Year 10 SUTS Bronze Duke of Edinburgh final expedition - return

Week commencing 6th June 2016

Results commencing 21st May

Fixtures commencing 7th June

DATE OPPONENTS U14 U13A U12A SPORT21-May-16 CHEADLE HULME SCHOOL 4TH GIRLS FOOTBALL23-May-16 TERRA NOVA WON WON TENNIS24-May-16 HARTFORD SCHOOL WON CRICKET26-May-16 POYNTON HIGH SCHOOL TBC TENNIS26-May-16 CHEADLE HULME SCHOOL TBC TBC ROUNDERS

DAY DATE OPPONENTS U15 U14 U13 U12 SPORTTUES 07-Jun-16 SALE GRAMMAR A H CRICKETWED 08-Jun-16 ELLESMERE COLLEGE TENNISTHUR 09-Jun-16 SALE GRAMMAR A H CRICKETTHUR 09-Jun-16 FALLIBROOME H H H H TENNISTHUR 09-Jun-16 YR6 RUGBY SSCOTHUR 09-Jun-16 ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR HH HH ROUNDERS

SPORT

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CricketSaturday’s cricket fixtures away at Stockport Grammar were called off due to rain.

However, the Year 8 team managed to play their Cheshire Cup match at home against Hartford High School on Tuesday afternoon. Hartford batted first and scored 67 for 9 off their 20 overs.

The Wilmslow side chased the total down for the loss of 4 wickets, with Callum Sherrington 28 not out and Josh Pierpoint batting well for his 24.

Jujitsu team shines in national championships The British Jujitsu National Championship was held on Saturday, 30th April, in Walsall and the Wilmslow club secured six medals.

Ben Fazelynia won gold in Random Attack whilst Ellie Harris won silver for Kata and bronze in Continuous Fighting. Both Euan McAndry and Eric Nelson won silver in Continuous Fighting and Eric also picked up a silver in Kata whilst Robert Davies won bronze in Continuous Fighting. Following on from their success at the National Championships six Wilmslow students are now signed up to compete in the United Nations Jujitsu Championships in October and have intensive training sessions over the coming months to ensure that they are fighting fit and ready for success.

The club are organising a number of events to raise money to fund the visit for the students who all need to be accompanied by an adult to the event. (Wilmslow.co.uk)

http://www.wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/13590/jujitsu-team-shines-in-national-championships

TennisOn Monday, our Year 7 and 8 boys and girls tennis teams played a friendly fixture away at Terra Nova. The boys won 6 matches, drew 1 and lost 2, while the girls won 3, drew 1 and lost 2.

Saxons joy for JamesCongratulations to former student Sam James on his selection to the England Saxons squad for their tour of South Africa. The team will play two test matches against South Africa’s second string side on June 10th and June 17th.

COMMUNITY

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Join the Alderley Edge Wizard Walk

Fathers Day, June 19th from 10am

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

Guinness World Record - be a part of a new world record for the ‘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.

Schools / Groups / Organisations - hang an official certificate of participation on your wall!

Six Magical Reasons to

Join our Wizard Walk

Help us create a new Guinness World Record!

Find out more and register at www.wizardwalk.org

The Big Breakfast

The Big Breakfast for Christian Aid was held at St.Anne’s Fulshaw School on the 22nd May.

Our students Jess and Tom Wilson, Isabel Cathery, Emily Wei, Joseph Cathery, Aidan Smith and Steven Allinson all helped. We welcomed over 55 customers and raised

£273.30 for Christian Aid projects to tackle global poverty.

only £1children under 16

FREE

Seashell Trust, Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 6RQ

Sunday 12th June 12pm – 4pm

Join us for our right Royal Summer Fair

and enjoy a street party atmosphere

with lots of fun for all the family.

BBQ

5-A-SIDE

MUSIC

FOOD

RAFFLE

STALLS

GAMES

PRIZES

Please get in touch if you can help:fundraising@seashelltrust.org.uk or 0161 610 0170

Can’t make the fair but would like to donate?

Sunday12th June

12pm – 4pm

Setting up on Friday 10th June

On the day Sunday 12th June

or donate online by going to the Virgin

Money Giving website and searching for

Seashell Trust

Please send completed forms to Seashell Trust, Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 6RQ

How you can get involved...How you can get involved...

Name: Tel:

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USEFUL LINKS

If you are looking for a great night out at the theatre click on this link for ‘Shout the Mod Musical’. It’s a show that has been produced by Max Unsworth, son of one of our science technicians, Sharon. It has recently received 5 star reviews.http://www.royalcourtliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/shout-the-mod-musical/