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Friday 10th March 2017 Issue 21

Contact DetailsReception:01625 526191

Attendance:01625 441089

Sixth FormAttendance:01625 441070

Second handuniform shop:07889 924692

Community Liaison:01625 444159

School lettings:01625 441053

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Other actions:

Please consider signing the following parliamentary petition:

Reconsider The National Funding Formula so that NO child at school will LOSE out

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/182705

Tuesday 14th March – 6.30 pm – Wilmslow High School

Presentation by Dr Pullé about the proposed National Funding Formula for schools.

(In order that we can decide on the best venue in school, if you are planning to attend please send an email to nff @wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk)

Intended outcomes:

• To understand how the National Funding Formula has been constructed

• To be provided with a copy of the school’s response to the DfE Consultation https://consult.education.gov.uk/funding- policy-unit/schools-national-funding-formula2/

REPEAT EVENTDo you want to know more about the proposed national funding formula for

schools?

Further information and useful weblinks can be found at:http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/parents/impact-of-national-funding-formula

Politics visit to WashingtonDuring the February half term a group of Year 12 and 13 students studying A level Sociology and Government & Politics went on a 5 day educational visit to New York and Washington.

In New York, students had the opportunity to explore the big city and its famous landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and Empire State building by night, as well as visiting

Ellis Island to see first-hand the history of immigration within America; this aided both groups of students in their contextual understanding of American history.

Whilst in New York the students also had the opportunity to spend time at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum which was both a sobering and eye-opening experience for both students and staff. At Ground Zero the group learnt the personal stories of those killed and were able to see the artefacts from the event on display such as the building’s foundations, a staircase that survived the attack and the fire trucks that were recovered from the piles of ash.

On the final day in New York students were given a guided bus tour of Harlem and taught the history of NYC; from seeing where John Lennon was assassinated, to visiting the UN building, the students were informed about a vast timeline of the city and its cultural diversity.

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The group then travelled to Washington DC where they visited a number of memorials commemorating those who died in World War II, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr as well as the Vietnamese and the Korean Wars.

On the fourth day the students were taken on a guided tour of Capitol Hill and had the chance to see the Congress Library and the Capitol Building. They also had the opportunity to meet a political lobbyist working on behalf of the Native American tribes. They learnt about his views on America’s current political situation and what his job entails as a lobbyist; this meeting

was particularly useful to the Government & Politics students who are currently studying the topic of Pressure Groups and Lobbying in class and so were able to see the real life

application of this part of American politics. With a visit to the National Archives to complete the trip, seeing the original Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution, the students had their fill of political and sociological information that will heavily benefit them in their upcoming summer exams and also take away an amazing experience to remember forever. – by Megan Moore 13HAS

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Year 12 Law visit to London Year 12 law students chattered with excitement on the train to London. We walked to Brick Lane for supper through Victorian streets where Jack the Ripper once lurked.

After visiting the majestic Houses of Parliament, we walked across Parliament Square to the Supreme Court. Unfortunately, there were no hearings going on, as all the Law Lords were in Barbados! They weren’t sunning themselves under palm trees, though; they were sitting as the Privy Council, which is the highest court of appeal for Commonwealth countries.

We then crossed the Thames to go up the London Eye. Back across the river, where we visited a barristers’ chambers and talked to a barrister, who let us try on her wig and gown. We then went the stunning Middle Temple Hall for a fantastic lunch, sitting with judges and barristers. Remember what Hogwarts looks like? That was based on Middle Temple hall. Members of the public aren’t allowed in, normally, but we pulled a few strings...

We crossed the Strand to go to the Royal Courts of Justice. Unfortunately, the Tunisia inquests weren’t sitting, but we saw a doctor being questioned about injuries sustained by a Kenyan during the Mao Mao rebellion.

We then walked through the gardens and cloisters of picturesque Lincolns’ Inn, another of the Inns of Court to which barristers are affiliated. After a relaxed and atmospheric Moroccan meal, we went to a West End theatre to watch the outrageously hilarious Book of Mormon. We giggled all the way back to the hotel. The next morning, we were immensely privileged to meet judges at the Old Bailey. They showed us the famous Court 1, where Crippen and Christie were tried, and told us about the history of the court . We were then allowed to sit in the Press Gallery in court to watch three witnesses give evidence in a manslaughter trial. It was fascinating and moving; a drunken row where the victim was punched to the ground. He managed to make it home but died from head injuries. We saw a photograph of the room where he died; there were frozen chips on the floor, which he had used to ease the pain of his head injury. As the judge said, it was just a stupid row about nothing; and if they hadn’t been drunk, it wouldn’t have happened at all.

We finished with retail therapy in Covent Garden and slept on the train back. What a trip!!

Keele University Medical Careers DayTen students who are considering studying medicine had the opportunity to find out more about a career in this exciting and challenging field at the Keele University Medical Careers Day on 8th March.

The students, all in Years 11 and 12, sampled life as a medical student through practical sessions on infectious disease and (fake!) urine tests. Admissions tutors, surgeons and current medical students talked to them about the realities of studying to become a doctor as

well as the challenges facing the NHS. Overall, this was a fantastic day which gave students a lot of information to help them make decisions regarding their post-18 choices.

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Year 11 Online Revision Resources available to students and parentsA new section has been created in our digital learning platform (Firefly) dedicated to Year 11 subject specific revision materials. These include revision guides, past papers, knowledge organisers and links to other useful revision sites. There is also information about revision sessions taking place within school and guidance on revision techniques and effective study practices.

These pages have now been made viewable to the public. If any Year 11 parent or guardian would like view them in order to support their child, they can do so by following this web address: http://wilmslowhigh.fireflycloud.net/yr-11-revision-2017-exams

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To our Year 7 and 8 parents As explained in the Year 7 and 8 Expectation Evenings in the autumn term, we have introduced a new assessment and reporting system in order to understand our students’ performance more fully. We have therefore taken extra time with our Year 7 and 8 assessments certificates as they are the first in the new system. The certificates will go out next week and we are very much looking forward to feedback on them. Year 7 and 8 reports will go out after the end of year assessments. Below is a link to the Expectations Evening information: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Expectations-Evening-.pptx

Comic Relief: Non-uniform Day, Friday 24th MarchStudents will have the opportunity to wear their own clothes in return for a £1 donation to Comic Relief, on Friday 24th March. £1 donations will be collected during form time a few days before the day. Red Noses are now on sale from the Student Services Office for £1.

Creme Egg AppealIn last week’s High Notes we launched a creme egg appeal on behalf of St Francis House Children’s Hospice. If you are able to donate some creme eggs towards their Easter Chick Appeal, eggs can be handed in at main reception or at the Student Services office. Thank you

Year 9 Key Stage 4 Course Choices process

We have now reached the stage at which students make their final course choices for Key Stage 4

Monday March 13th Students will be issued with their final course choices form. This will need to be signed off by a member of staff, and students will be given instructions on how to do this on Monday.

Friday 17th March All forms should have been signed off by Friday 17th March. It is important that students meet this deadline.

Tuesday 21st March Year 9 students will be issued with a copy of their final course choices form to take home. We need the reply slip of the letter that accompanies this form to come back into school quickly so that we can proceed with the timetabling process.

Friday 24th March Deadline for reply slips from the final course choice letter.

Thank you to all Year 9 parents for your cooperation with this process

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New school uniform and PE kit suppliersFollowing a tendering process, the school has appointed a new school uniform supplier and PE kit supplier. ‘Express Uniform’ is now the official supplier of Wilmslow High School uniform and ‘Surridge Sport’ is the official supplier for PE kit; we are very much looking forward to working with both companies.

How will the new suppliers advertise and sell their clothing?Both suppliers will sell items via their websites. The link to the Express Uniform website and the telephone number to call for PE kit enquiries, can be accessed via the ‘uniform’ quick link tab on the front page of the school website .

Does either supplier have a shop where I can purchase items?No. Both suppliers will run ‘pop-up’ shops in Wilmslow High School and in local primary schools during high demand times (dates will be advertised). At other times, purchases can be made online or over the phone, directly with the suppliers.

How do I purchase replacement school uniform now?Express Uniform should be contacted by phone (01625 744 888) or online: www.expressuniform.co.uk

How do I purchase replacement PE kit now?The current Puma branded PE kit is now available at a discounted price from the school PrintWorks shop. To purchase any items of the current PE kit contact a member of the school PrintWorks team to place an order and arrange a collection time: 01625 441 059

Why is the current Puma PE kit being offered at a ‘discounted’ price?The new PE kit supplier will be selling their own brand Surridge PE kit. These items will be similar in style, colour and quality to the current Puma PE kit but will not be available until later in the Summer Term. During this transition period, parents/carers will have the option of purchasing the discounted Puma kit from school , while stocks last or wait for the new PE kit to become available.

Can my son/daughter wear the current Puma PE kit next year?Both styles of PE kit will be acceptable for lessons and fixtures for at least the next two years, so there is no pressure on parents/carers to purchase the new Surridge PE kit until they need to. The only Year group that must purchase the new Surridge PE kit is the current Year 6.

Could I purchase the new Surridge PE kit and also purchase the current discounted Puma PE kit as a spare set?Yes. Students will be allowed to wear either style of branded kit. The new Surridge PE will be available later in the Summer Term.

Can I still purchase second-hand uniform and PE kit from school?Yes. The second-hand shop will still be the most cost effective way of purchasing school uniform and PE kit, though their stock is limited to donations. The shop will be open in High Options every Tuesday afternoon between 1.30 - 2.30pm. The number to call to enquire about purchasing or donating uniform is: 07889 924692

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Will there be an opportunity to try sample sizes before ordering?The school PrintWorks shop has sample PE kit stock on site. ‘Express Uniform’ will be operating a ‘pop-up’ shop in school. Dates and times will be advertised.

Do you want to:Develop your skills and qualities and become a more rounded Wilmslow student and citizen? Use your skills to improve on what you already know?

Stand out from the rest on your CV?

Then this programme is for you!We are a friendly group of students who support, organise and deliver activities and events linked to the School Games national programme. We need people who are interested in any of the following: officiating, coaching, journalism, photography, social media, public speaking, advocacy

You can volunteer as much or as little time as your time allows.Meet in Room 60 Mondays at 1.00pm, or speak to Mrs Harris (Sports Hall office)

Stay hydrated - bring a sports water bottleIn response to recommendations made by students via the school Student Council, we have installed a number of water coolers around the school. The water coolers are available for students to use at the following times (students have been told that they are not to use the water coolers during lesson movement times):

• before school • break time• lunch time • after school

‘Students are allowed to have a drink of water from a water bottle during lesson time, as long as the bottle does not stay on their desk and is returned to their school bag. Students do not need to ask the teacher for permission to do so, though if students act inappropriately with the bottle, it will be confiscated and they will be referred as normal. Drinking is not permitted in any lessons when chemicals (eg. science) or electrical equipment (eg. computing) are being used. Water is the only drink allowed to be consumed during lesson time.’

WATER BOTTLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT

only £1

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Opening Times:8.30am - 4.30pm

Monday to Friday - term timeParents welcome!

Please pay a visit to PrintWorks and make sure your son/daughter is equipped for learning at all times.

Along with the usual pens, sketchbooks and maths equipment, PrintWorks are also supplying GCSE revision guides and revision equipment.

File Paper £1.00 Cue Cards £1.50 Document Wallets £0.20 Pack of highlighters £2.00 Leverarch file £1.80 File dividers from £0.60 Punched pockets/100 £1.80 Coloured sticky notes £0.50

Please feel free to call in to discuss your son/daughter’s revision requirements. We are here to help!

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If you require any financial support with the purchase of equipment or revision guides, please contact Mrs Challis on 01625 444159

NOTICE TO PARENTS/CARERS

Please feel free to call into PrintWorks to discuss which Revision

Guides are available for your son/daughter. We will be happy to

help. We are open from 8.30am - 4.30pm term time.

Fixtures week commencing 11th March 2017

Results week commencing 4th March 2017

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SPORT

NetballOn Wednesday the netball girls played host to Macclesfield Academy yesterday and put in some great performances with three victories from three games. At senior level the girls managed to edge a tight game 32-27 whilst U12 and U13 games finished 29-0 and 12-6 respectively. HockeyAt weekend Miss Cragg took the U14 hockey girls to Chester for the County chamionships. The girls played extremely well, beating Hartford 6-0 and Bishop Heber 2-0 before eventually losing out 1-0 to Queen’s Chester. We are still waiting to hear confirmation of results so fingers crossed the girls make it through to the next round.

DATE OPPONENTS 1ST 3RD/U16 U15 U14 U13 U12 SPORT

11-Mar-17NATIONAL TEAM TENNIS SCHOOLS FINALS

BOLTON A TENNIS11-Mar-17THE WHITBY HS - CHESHIRE SCHS (COUNTY TOURNAMENT) A A A NETBALL11-Mar-17 STOCKPORT GRAMMAR A H A H H AA FOOTBALL11-Mar-17 STOCKPORT A A A A GIRLS HOCKEY13-Mar-17 CHEADLE SCHOOL A FOOTBALL14-Mar-17 WIRRAL GRAMMAR 7S A RUGBY14-Mar-17 CHESHIRE FA MOSS FARM NORTHWICH A GIRLS FOOTBALL15-Mar-17 KNUSTFORD (LEAGUE) A AA NETBALL15-Mar-17 ALL HALLOWS A FOOTBALL15-Mar-17 CHESHIRE 7S A RUGBY16-Mar-17 CHEADLE HULME HIGH SCHOOL H H GIRLS FOOTBALL16-Mar-17 CHEADLE SCHOOL A A FOOTBALL17-Mar-17 WIRRAL GRAMMAR 7S A RUGBY18-Mar-17 FALLIBROOME H H A H FOOTBALL18-Mar-17 STOCKPORT GRAMMAR (FRIENDLY) H H H H HH HH NETBALL

DATE OPPONENTS 1ST 3RD/U16 U15 U14A U13A U12A U12B SPORT04-Mar-17 BISHOP HEBER WON GIRLS HOCKEY06-Mar-17 CHEADLE SCHOOL LOST FOOTBALL07-Mar-17 CHEADLE SCHOOL DREW LOST FOOTBALL07-Mar-17 KINGS CHESTER WON BOYS HOCKEY08-Mar-17 CHESHIRE 7S LOST RUGBY08-Mar-17 MACCLESFIELD ACADEMY (LEAGUE) WON WON NETBALL08-Mar-17 LYMM (FRIENDLY) WON NETBALL08-Mar-17 WADE DEACON WON GIRLS FOOTBALL08-Mar-17 CHEADLE HULME HIGH SCHOOL WON FOOTBALL08-Mar-17 MANCHESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL WON FOOTBALL09-Mar-17 AUDENSHAW 7S WON RUGBY11-Mar-17 THE WHITBY HS - CHESHIRE SCHOOLS (COUNTY TOURNAMENT) A A A NETBALL11-Mar-17 STOCKPORT GRAMMAR A A H H A A FOOTBALL

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Day/date Time Venue ActivityMonday 20th March All day Aintree Racecourse Year 12 Oxbridge conferenceWednesday 22nd March Various Year 11 consultation evening ‘Pi, Pastries, and

Apostrophe’ eveningFriday 24th March All day

6.10pm LondonNon uniform day - in aid of Comic ReliefYear 10 - Year 13 Bar Mock Trial National Final - departs

Saturday 25th March 8.30pm London Year 10 - Year 13 Bar Mock Trial National Final - return

Week commencing 13th March 2017

Day/date Time Venue ActivityTuesday 14th March 12.45-6.30pm Bury Grammar School

for BoysJunior Schools’ Challenge

Wednesday 15th March

9.00 - 1.00pm9.55-3.00pm

Castle Head Field CentreMacclesfield CollegeManchester

Year 12 Geography Field Visit departs

Year 11 Learning Support visitYear 12 UCAS convention

Thursday 16th March 5.00-8.00pmAll day

Main HallMain Hall

Year 7 Parents’ EveningBBC News School Report

Friday 17th March Castle Head Field Centre

Year 12 Geography Field visit returns

Year 9 final Course Choices Forms submittedSaturday 18th March 7.30-1.50pm Crewe Magistrates

CourtMagistrates Court Mock Trial Competition

Sunday 19th March 9.30-12.30pm Drama Studio Dance rehearsals for examination

Week commencing 20th March 2017

CALENDAR

Calling all year 8 students!Ski or Snowboard in Ziller Valley, Austria.

Year 9 Easter Holidays in 2018. Sat 31st March to Sat 7th April

- Costs include everything but spending money full board accommodation, flights into Munich, insurance, all transfers etc..

- Hotel situated on Hochfügen slopes- 5 days skiing/snowboarding.

In the event that we have more than 50 students, names will be drawn out of a hat and those not drawn out will be placed on a waiting list. If we do not receive 50 applications the trip may have to be cancelled.

Skiing trip costs will be £1098Snowboarding trip costs £1148

Hochfügen 2018

For further details and information,

please see Mr Davies in 104 for

more details.

COMMUNITY

WILMSLOW

- TAKE THE PLUNGE TO RAISE MONEY.

-MONEY RAISED IS SHARED BETWEEN

THE TEAMS CHARITY AND ROTARY.

-ROTARY WILL DONATE THEIR SHARE

TO LOCAL GOOD CAUSES

SWIMATHON2017

JOIN US ON THE 25TH MARCH & 1ST APRIL 5.00-7.00 PM AT THE WILMSLOW LEISURE

CENTRE

To enter a team contact us at:wilmslowswimathon@gmail.com or visit our

Facebook or Twitter @Wilms_Swimathon

This event is supported by Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean

Please support Francis House Children’s Hospice by donating creme eggs to their Easter Chick Appeal.

Eggs can be handed in at main reception or the Student Services Office for the next three weeks.

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Interested in swimming as part of a school team? Contact Mrs Challis or Mr Vincent at

the Wellbeing Hub

The Virtual Balloon Race in aid of

East Cheshire Hospice

An electronic version of an old favourite!Through our special website you can design

your own balloon for only £3 per balloon

Then on March 27th the balloons are released!

Their progress is dictated by actual weather conditions for that time. Log on to the web site to track the progress of your balloon!!

Fantastic prizes for the owner of the

balloon that goes the furthest Tickets can be bought online at www.rabr.

co/ech Will your balloon fly far and wide? Or will it

crash in Alderley Edge?

www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk

USEFUL LINKS• 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• Stronger Families leaflet: http://tinyurl.com/hl53ovm• Examination timetable: http://tinyurl.com/jsh2qkn