Windsor News and Information Website: www.windsor.windsoracademytrust.org.uk

Special points of interest: WHSA – for information about joining, contact Mr Andi Buckley on 0121 550 1452

Lost Property is kept for two weeks. Students are notified of items via the daily message sheet.

Sale of Uniform – Parents or students wishing to purchase items of uniform can do so from school each morning from 8.30 – 9.15 am only. If you have any queries please contact Mrs Goodman.

25th October 2019 Issue 08

Do you dance?

Would you like to get involved with some dance whether you have experience or not?? Mrs Edgar in the dance department is really keen to start a BOYS ONLY dance club for years 7-9. All abilities and styles are welcome. Venue - DANCE STUDIO Monday mornings from 8.00- 8.30am. The first session will take place on Monday 4th November 2019 - First Monday back after half term.

JAZZ DANCE CLUB

for Year 8 & 9 led by

Sixth form Dance

Students

Begins after half term

Friday lunch time

(be committed!)

Performing At

Christmas Sharing

REMINDER: School closes Friday 25th October for half term School reopens on Monday 4th November at 8.40 am for all students

Important news for Year 7 Parents / Carers - After a fantastic first half term and transition period, Year 7 tutor time will finish at 3.20pm (rather than 3.15pm) from 4th November. This will bring Year 7 in line with the rest of the school. Thank you. Mr Jackson – Director of Lower School

Primary Rugby Mega Fest Windsor hosted and ran a Rugby Megafest event this week for Year 3 and 4 children. Eight primary schools took part with over 165 children. For some children this was their first taste of playing rugby. Our Year 9 Leaders received training prior to the event and were a credit to Windsor High School. Thanks to the group of Year 9 Leaders as this was their first School Games event – I look forward to seeing their Leadership skills develop. Students with * were praised by the Primary staff for their leadership skills. Mrs K Jones

Sabah Ahmed*

Noah Ali*

Paige Allbutt

Luke Atkiss

Laurie Bennett

Hollie Bowring

Lydia Buttery*

Evie Castleton*

Arron Cooper

Frankie Cox Coley *

Zander Curley*

Maddie Dean*

Conor Doody

Max Dulson*

Sophie Edwards*

Jacob Fellows*

Luke Floody*

Harry Griffiths

Freddie Homer

Sarah Homer*

Thea Lowe*

Aaron Nicholls*

Will Owen*

Jacob Patterson*

Callum Salliss*

Courtney Sherwood*

Lottie Shuker*

Sophie Siviter

Tyler Smith

Aminah Warraich*

Olivia Wheelwright*

Callum Wilks

Dylan Williams

Y11 German Club -

every Thursday 3.20-4.15 in A5.

Come along to personalise

learning, boost confidence and

practise exam skills for GCSE German.

Mrs Pargeter Down

Christmas Art Competitions - Available to all years There are TWO different competitions you can enter – why not try both?

#1 Himley Hall Christmas Window Design Windsor have been allocated 3 of the 12 days of Christmas …..

Designs must fill A3 size paper (see art department for the correct size/quality

of paper)

Artwork must be colourful and produced in paint or marker pens, be bold and

bright.

Designs must be based on one of the 3 days as mentioned above.

The best designs will be selected and submitted to Himley Hall where they will

be scanned and reproduced on transparent vinyl which will be displayed in the

windows at Himley Hall. Private viewing for schools W/C 9th December.

#2 Christmas Card Competition – House of Commons

Winners card will be sent to the Prime Minister and other members of the constituency Entries will be on display in the community. Last year a Windsor student won!!

Design must be on A4 and fill the page (single side)

Any theme linked with Christmas- traditional, Christmas scenes, local community, celebrations etc. See examples from last year on Monet notice board.

Can be created in any media (pen, pencil, paint, collage etc.)

Could include a Christmas message.

Sixth day of Christmas – Six geese a laying Seventh day of Christmas – Seven swans a swimming

Twelfth day of Christmas – Twelve drummers drumming

Deadline for both competitions is Wednesday 6th November to Miss Jefferies in M1 (Name and tutor group on reverse) Good luck!

Further prizes available in school for entries

Windsor Event Calendar

28th October – 1st November - Half term week

November 2019

4th – 15th Y11 Mocks

Wednesday 20th Dance production

Friday 22nd Annual Awards Evening

Thursday 28th Y13 Parents’ Evening

December 2019

Friday 6th INSET day – school closed to students

Monday 9th Carol Service

Friday 13th Sixth Form application deadline

Tuesday 17th Y10 and Y12 Progress reports to Parents

Thursday 19th Y7, Y8 and Y9 reports to parents

Christmas Holiday 23rd December – Friday 3rd January 2020

Y7 Spanish Club

Every Tuesday A1 3:20 to 4pm

Come and join the Spanish club!!

A great opportunity to learn some Spanish in

a fun and informal way. (No Spanish needed)

Music, quizzes, sweets, films and much more.

Y10 and Y11 support for Statistics

students! Do you ……

need help with your homework?

want to check your answers?

need to catch up with work from missed

lessons?

just need some extra support?

Come along on

Thursdays 3.20 – 4.00 in C3

Update of student details - Please remember to update us

of any changes to your emergency contact details, home address, your child’s medical needs Please send notes of any amendments to student reception via your child. Alternatively, you can email info@windsor.windsoracademytrust.org.uk for the attention of Pastoral Administration.

New Mixed Gender Boxing Club This club will be running on a Monday lunchtime in the bottom gym for Year 8-11 for both Boys and Girls. The club is run by Jason and Reuben Charlesworth from Halesowen Kick Boxing and Martial Arts Centre. 1.00pm start – Top Gym Trainers required. For further information, please ask Mrs K Jones or a member of PE staff.

Netball Result On Monday Windsor played Kinver High School U13s won 12-10 U14s lost 13-8 Well done to everyone Involved!

This week year 7 were visited by Loudmouth, a theatre in Education Company, who spoke about the importance of mental wellbeing. Students were given fantastic advice on how to support their own and other’s wellbeing, using the FIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING: 1. Connect Talk to someone instead of sending an email/text Speak to someone new Put five minutes aside to find out how someone really is

4. Learn Sign up for a club Read the news or a book Learn a new word.

2. Be active Take the stairs not the lift Go for a walk at lunchtime Do some ‘easy exercise’, like stretching

5. Give Participation in a charity event Offer to help someone in the community Ask someone how you can help with their job

3. Take notice Get organised – clear the clutter! Take notice of how your friends are feeling or acting Visit a new place for lunch

More information can be found at: https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-yourself/five-ways-to-wellbeing/

POP CHOIR!

Thursdays 3.20 - 4.15 pm Everyone welcome!

Stuart House Achievements!

Outstanding Achievements this half term!

Well done to Stuart House for some of the fantastic achievements this half term. Our attendance as a house

remains at 97% which is brilliant at this point in the term! Well done all!

Individual successes include:

Active Commitment to the House to Archie P for his relentless commitment to helping with School Events. Sure to Improve to Richard N for his fantastic work in

lessons. Imaginative work from Louise H, Tegan B and Izzy S for

their charity work! Resilience to Ellemae J for her hard work and commitment in

School. Effort to Amari J for his brilliant work in lessons and improved

attitude.

Also a very big well done to Isla who competes in National competitions for Dance. She will be continuing with this over

the half term so good luck! We wish you all the success!

Very well done to you all, as a team, we are very proud of you! Congratulations! Miss Heeley and the Stuart Team

School Uniform If you are planning to replace uniform items during the half term break, can we politely remind you to ensure the correct uniform is purchased. Uniform requirements can be found on our website: http://www.windsor.windsoracademytrust.org.uk/about-us/school-uniform/ To maintain our very high standards we expect students to have excellent school uniform. We will continue to focus on this in the coming weeks and would really value your support as always. Mr Morley Deputy Headteacher

Dear parents and carers Please take a few minutes to discuss the iZone website with your child as it contains a large and varied amount of support, guidance and information ranging from education, mental well being, health and how to give back to their local community. It also has extensive details of half term activities across Dudley, which may be of interest. https://izone.org.uk/ Mr Morley

Student health and wellbeing: May we remind all

students and parents that water is the only drink allowed in school. All students should have their own water bottle which they can fill before school, at break, dinner and after school from one of the water stations around school. Drinking water regularly is very important to keep hydrated and maximise attention in lessons. Thank you for your support

to the girl’s football team who took part in

the Halesowen & Stourbridge Secondary Schools Girls indoor 6 a side football tournament on Wednesday at Leasowes School. The team remain unbeaten and finished overall winners! Congratulations to all Beth Rudge, Keriann Huxley, Naomi Walder, Ellie Allen, Shaylee Stamps, Erin Lees, Courtney Box, Betsy Cooper, Noor Nayif and Eesha Aktar