WEEK COMMENCING 07/01/2019 FOLLOWS THE WEEK B TIMETABLE

Friday 21st December 2018

CONTENTS Off to University P2

Updating Parent Information P3

Arts Academy News P3-4 Careers Information and Guidance P5

Enterprise Competition P6

Thank you to Departing Staff P6

Y13 LP2 Timetable P7

Catering W/C 07/01/19 P8

Catering Instagram P8

Y7 Whizz Kids P8

Winter/Spring Menus 2018/19 P9

Online Uniform Shop P10

Edulink One App P11

Updating Parent Details P11

Who to Contact P12 Show My Homework Support

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MONDAY 7th TUESDAY 8th WEDNESDAY 9th THURSDAY 10th FRIDAY 11st

Y11 GCSE Music – Controlled Assessment (all day)

BTEC L2 Dance – Unit C2 (all day)

NCFE Music Technology – Controlled Assessment (all day)

WB 07/01/2019

School finishes at 12:20pm

on Friday 21st December and

reopens as normal on Monday 7th

January 2019.

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UPDATING PARENT INFORMATION Can all parents please inform the school with your up to date email address. Edulink

messages cannot be sent without a correct email address. Please see page 12 for

information on how to download the Edulink One App and how to update your

personal details.

ARTS ACADEMY NEWS On Tuesday 18th December, the newly established KS3 Rainhill Choir visited Sherdley

Court Care Home in Rainhill to bring some festive spirit to the community and have a

sing song with the residents.

Fifteen students in Years 7 and 8 enjoyed an afternoon of Carol Singing and shared

some festive favourites with the residents.

Well done to Miss Devlin and Miss Mellor for their work with the choir this term, we look

forward to what the choir can achieve next term!

Mrs Renison, Head of Performing Arts.

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CAREERS INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE AT RAINHILL SIXTH FORM WEBSITE Here at Sixth Form, we pride ourselves on providing excellent careers education,

advice and guidance in line with the Gatsby Benchmark Framework for good careers

guidance. The Gatsby Benchmarks were introduced to schools in 2014 and by 2020,

all careers provision in schools need to be in line with them. You can read more about

the Gatsby Benchmarks here:

http://www.gatsby.org.uk/uploads/education/reports/pdf/gatsby-sir-john-holman-

good-career-guidance-2014.pdf

There are eight Gatsby Benchmarks in total and each week in the parent newsletter,

we will be highlighting how we hit these in the Sixth Form and inform you of how you

can access more information on these areas to support your child.

The first Gatsby Benchmark outlines: "Every school and college should have an

embedded programme of career education and guidance that is known and

understood by pupils, parents, teachers, governors and employers." (Gatsby, 2014)

Our stable careers programme is published on our Sixth Form website in September

and updated throughout the year:

https://www.rainhillsixthform.org.uk/progression-and-careers-programme/

Along with this, careers information and information about the Super Curriculum

programme is provided at the 'Welcome to Sixth Form' evening for Year 12 parents.

Further, we hold a 'Progression Evening' for parents of Year 12 in May where university,

degree apprenticeship providers and apprenticeship providers come and speak to

parents about Post 18 options.

Last but not least, our progression, careers and Super Curriuclum events are all

documented on our website and social media. Why not check out our latest news

section on the Rainhill Sixth Form website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or

Instagram:

https://www.rainhillsixthform.org.uk/category/6thformnews/

Twitter: @Rainhill6form

Facebook: @RainhillSixthForm

Instagram: @RainhillSixthForm

If you are a Parent/Guardian of a Sixth Form student, you should have received an

email regarding our review of careers education, advice and guidance. We would

appreciate if you took 5 minutes to complete it:

https://goo.gl/forms/ViXlNZ8Zm4KUMYlQ2

Miss Morrell, Key Stage 5 Learning Mentor.

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ENTERPRISE COMPETITION COULD SEE A RAINHILL SIXTH FORM STUDENT

WIN £600 WORTH OF TECH GADGETS In conjunction with Unifrog (www.unifrog.org), Year 12 and 13 students are taking on a

half term enterprise competition, which could see them win £600 worth of tech

gadgets.

Enterprise helps students to develop key skills for their future careers. Team work,

communication, innovation and organisation skills are not only needed to succeed as

a business owner, but in all careers, so taking part in enterprise activities are good for

all students.

During Form and PSE, students will develop their own business plan in teams of six,

looking at marketing, revenue and supply chains. Working with their tutors and

supported by Unifrog and Sixth Form resources, the six week project will culminate in

students feeding back their ideas to the class in a Dragon's Den style presentation.

Students will have the chance to win two prizes by taking part in this competition. The

best business plan will be entered in the national Unifrog competition with students

having a chance to win £600 worth of tech gadgets. In addition, Rainhill Sixth Form will

be offering a prize to the runner up team.

Miss Morrell, Key Stage 5 Learning Mentor.

THANK YOU TO DEPARTING STAFF TWO TEACHERS LEAVE TODAY

We thank them both for their contribution to Rainhill’s success.

Miss Corless

After six years of excellent work as

an Art Teacher and Year Progress

Leader, Miss Corless has had a big

promotion to a school in Essex.

Mrs Davanzo

After two years of Science

teaching, Mrs Davanzo is moving

to pastures new in Manchester.

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ADVANCE NOTICE - YEAR 13 LEARNING PROGRAMME Assessment Week 2 – Monday 14th January to Friday 18th January (inclusive) From Monday 14th January to Friday 19th January (inclusive), all students in Year 13 will

be undertaking assessments in the subjects they are currently studying. For both

A-level and BTEC subjects, these assessments will be based on past paper questions

and indeed complete papers, and will be taken under exam conditions to best

prepare your son/daughter for final examinations in May/June 2019.

Please see below the exam timetable so your son/daughter is aware of when their

examinations take place. All morning exams will start as soon as possible at 9:00am.

It is vital that your son/daughter is in school and registered at 8:50am with their tutor

to allow them to get to the Arts Theatre/Gym for a 9:00am start.

Afternoon examinations commence at 1:10pm. Your son/daughter should report to

the Arts Theatre/Gym immediately from lunch.

Please could you encourage and support your son/daughter to prepare thoroughly

for these exams as they will give them a good indication of the progress they have

made to date and what they need to do to improve in order that they can secure

fantastic exam results in the summer of 2019.

Mr Cunningham, Deputy Head Teacher - Director of Studies.

Monday 14th January Tuesday 15th January Wednesday 16th January

Thursday 17th January Friday 18th January

Period 1

Yr13 - Box N (subjects you take Monday Period 1) Chemistry (1hr 45mins) Computer Science (2hrs 30mins) Core Maths (1hr 30mins) German (2hrs 30mins) History (2hrs 30mins) Health & Social Care (3 hours) Psychology (2 hours) All students for above listed subjects to attend. All other students to attend lessons as normal.

Yr13 - Box L (subjects you take Tuesday Period 1) English Language (2hrs 30mins) History (2hrs 30mins) Physics (2 hours) Spanish (2hrs 30mins) All students for above listed subjects to attend. All other students to attend lessons as normal.

Yr13 - Box K – Paper 2 (subjects you take Wednesday Period 2) English Literature (2hrs 30mins) Geography (2 hours) Psychology (2 hours) Sociology (1hr 15mins) AND Health & Social Care (3 hours) All other students to attend lessons as normal

Yr13 - Box M (subjects you take Thursday Period 2) French (2hrs 30mins) Maths (1hr 30mins) Sociology (1 hour) All other students to attend lessons as normal

Yr13 - Box L – Paper 2 (subjects you take Friday Period 1) English Language (1hr 45mins) History (2hrs 30mins) Physics (2 hours) Spanish (2 hours) All students for above listed subjects to attend. All other students to attend lessons as normal.

Period 2

Exams continuing into period 2.

Exams continuing into period 2.

Exams continuing into period 2.

Exams continuing into period 2.

Exams continuing into period 2

B R E A K

Period 3

All students to attend lessons as normal.

All other students to attend lessons as normal.

All students to attend lessons as normal.

All students to attend lessons as normal.

All students to attend lessons as normal.

Period 4

Yr13 - Box J (subjects you take Monday Period 4) Biology (2 hours) Economics (2 hours) Further Maths (1hr 30mins) Law (1hr 30mins) All other students to attend lessons as normal

Yr13 - Box K (subjects you take Tuesday Period 4) English Literature (3 hours) Geography (2hrs 30mins) Psychology (2 hours) Sociology (1 hour) All other pupils to attend lessons as normal

Yr13 - Box J - Paper 2 Biology (2 hours) Economics (1hr 30mins) Further Maths (1hr 30mins) Law (2hrs 30mins) All students for above listed subjects to attend. All other students to attend lessons as normal.

Yr13 - Box N – Paper 2 (subjects you take Thursday Period 4) Chemistry (1hr 45mins) Computer Science (2hrs 30mins) German (2 hours) History (2hrs 30mins) Psychology (2 hours) All other students to attend lessons as normal

Yr13 - Box M – Paper 2 (subjects you take Friday Period 4) French (2hrs) Maths (1hr 30mins) Sociology (1 hour All other students to attend lessons as normal

Period 5

Exams continuing into period 5.

Exams continuing into period 5.

Exams continuing into period 5.

Exams continuing into period 5.

Exams continuing into period 5.

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CATERING WB 07/01/19 Please see below the list of practical lessons planned in Catering/Food Preparation and

Nutrition - week beginning Monday 7th January:

FOOD TECH INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (KS4) The Food Tech department have set up a dedicated Instagram Account which portrays

pupils’ food products in the department and allows staff, parents and students to find out

what has been going on.

You can find the account with the username: RHS-FoodTech.

Mrs Bolland Head of Food.

YEAR 7 WHIZZ KIDS Well done to Imogen and Niamh Webster who have both completed 10 parkruns (5k)

and have personal bests of just over 30mins! The girls also completed the St Helens

Santa Dash (4.5k) last Saturday.

9K/Cg1

Wednesday pd3 – Individual savoury pie.

9M/Cg1

Tuesday pd 5 - Individual savoury pie.

10M/Cg1

No ingredients needed.

10J/Cg1 Tuesday pd 1 – Sweet and sour spare ribs

11K/Cg1 Thursday pd3 – Ingredients will be provided to make banana and

toffee crepes

11M/Cg1 Friday pd4 - Third of 4 trial practical’s towards their GCSE Assessment 2 -

use the second half of their defrosted rough puff pastry to make puff

pastry pizzas.

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WINTER/SPRING MENU 2018/19

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ONLINE UNIFORM SHOP All uniform must be ordered via our Online Uniform Shop. This can be accessed from our

home page on our website www.rainhillhighschool.org.uk

School ties will still be available to purchase from Student Services.

Please note that you will no longer be able to purchase any item of uniform using

cash/cheque through the school.

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UPDATING PARENT DETAILS A new feature is now available on the Edulink One App. All parents will have the ability

to update their own personal details using the icon below. The

submission will be verified, checked and updated on SIMS.

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WHO TO CONTACT 2018/19

Curriculum Queries

Stage 1 Subject Teachers

Stage 2 Head of Department

Stage 3 Deputy Head Mr. Cunningham

Stage 4 Head of School Mrs. Thorogood

Stage 5 Executive Principal Mr. Pout

Heads of Department

English Y7, Y8 & Y9 Mrs. Ball Sociology Mr. Jarvis

English Y10 & Y11 Mrs. Jones & Mr. Buxton Computer Science Mrs. Jenner

Mathematics Y7, 8 & 9 Mr. Rimmer Business Studies Mr. Jarvis

Mathematics Y10 & 11 Mr. Roberts Art/CDT Mr. Bennett

Science Miss. Robinson Textiles Mrs. Cook

Biology Dr. Gordon Food Mrs. Bolland

Chemistry Dr. Beswick Dance Miss. Renison

Physics Mr. Hurst Drama/Music Miss. Renison

History Mr. Procter Media Studies Miss. Critchley

Geography Mrs. Parkinson PE Miss. Bakstad

Philosophy & Ethics

Languages

Miss. Evans

Mr. Herd

Life Skills

(PSHE/Citizenship)

Mrs. Whitehead

Pastoral Queries

Stage 1 Form Tutor

Stage 2 Year Student Manager

Stage 3 Year Progress Leader

Stage 4 Assistant Headteacher Mr. Lamb

Stage 5 Head of School Mrs. Thorogood

Stage 6 Executive Principal Mr. Pout

Pastoral Structure

Year 7 Student Manager Mrs. Martin Year 7 Progress Leader Ms. Booth

Year 8 Student Manager Miss. Gordon Year 8 Progress Leader Miss. Williams

Year 9 Student Manager Mrs. Quirk Year 9 Progress Leader Mr. Wood

Year 10 Student Manager Mrs. Foster Year 10 Progress Leader Miss. West

Year 11 Student Manager Miss. Seddon Year 11 Progress Leader Miss. Fryer

If you wish to formally complain, please use the link below to find our complaints procedure.

http://fluencycontent2-schoolwebsite.netdna-ssl.com/FileCluster/Rainhillhigh/MainFolder/-1-new-17-

18/Sitewide-Documents/COMPLAINTS-PROCEDURE-2017-for-GOV.pdf

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