Parent Bulletin Friday 21 April
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Parent Bulletin Friday 21 April 2023
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Welcome to the start of the Summer term and this special edition of our Wildern Weekly.
Wildern first opened its doors to 340 students on 26th April 1933 under the leadership of Mr Shelley. The original school building was, what is now Shamblehurst Primary School, located near Hedge End’s well known Strawberry Fields.
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By the 1960s Wildern, had expanded significantly and larger premises were required. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr Simmons, plans were drawn up for the construction of a larger school and building work began in May 1960. On 19 September 1963, the new and improved school site was officially opened by Lord Ashburton, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire. The school had over 600 students and 35 staff.
More information about the schools history continues below and snippets will continue to feature in the WIldern Weekly's for the rest of this year.
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All Years
Science: Science support is available on this website. If your child(ren) need to catch up or revise, all lessons are available here. As well as self study and upcoming assessment dates.
STEM Opportunity - g4g Lab Treasure Hunt. A weeklong program that will give STEM Adventurers daily tasks and challenges around the themes of aerodynamics, biochemistry, coding, and much more. And what’s a Treasure Hunt without actual treasure? They will be awarding prizes to the top 20 adventurers, including the opportunity to get your very own lab coat mailed to you!
When: from April 24 to 28, 2023 – daily tasks can be done at any time of day and should take approximately 1 hour on Monday through Thursday. We will host a live interactive mentoring session with AIG role models at 4pm BST on Friday the 28th April.
Where: our virtual g4g Lab
Who: Inviting girls (and boys!) aged 11-15
What: Participants will find a task for them to complete each day as part of the Treasure Hunt and will post the results in the chat of that daily module to share with their peers. At the end of the week, participants will be invited to a live session inside the Lab with AIG speakers for real-time learning and awarding of the week’s winners.
Year 7
ICT trip to Bletchley Park
Year 8
MFL plays: French, German and Spanish plays are taking place in the first week of May (4th, 5th & 11th May). More information here and sign up via ParentPay for £3.
Year 9
Science Exam: The Science exam taking place during this week will be used as part of a teacher assessment, to determine the best science course (separate or combined) for your child moving into Year 10.
MFL plays: French, German and Spanish plays are taking place in the first week of May (4th, 5th & 11th May). More information here and sign up via ParentPay for £3.
Year 10
Science: Tutor time booster sessions will be taking place on Wednesday’s during this half term. If your child is invited, you will have received an email with the details. Please encourage your child to attend.
MFL plays: French, German and Spanish plays are taking place in the first week of May (4th, 5th & 11th May). More information here and sign up via ParentPay for £3.
Year 11
ESPs after Easter
Monday 24 April: Invitation to individual subjects
Tuesday 25 April: English
Wednesday 26 April: Maths
Thursday 27 April: Invitation to individual subjects
Art and Photography: Exams take place W/B 2 May 2023. Student lists have been shared with your child via their teacher.
English: A reminder that all Year 11 students are welcome to drop in to our clinic on a Monday after school in 913. Tuesdays are English ESP nights for the next 3 weeks. Your child's English teacher will run these with small groups and selected students. If your child has not been invited, there will be a revision task on Google Classroom for them to complete.
Science: Tutor time booster sessions will be taking place on Tuesday’s and Friday’s during the summer term. If your child is invited, you will have received an email with the details. Please encourage your child to attend.
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In 1969 the new playing field was used for the first time. The school now has a 440yd track and room for all field events.
Share your memories and photos with us: 90thbirthday@wildern.org
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Wildern first opened its doors to 340 students on 26th April 1933 under the leadership of Mr Shelley. The original school building was, what is now Shamblehurst Primary School, located near Hedge End’s well known Strawberry Fields.
By the 1960s Wildern’s had expanded significantly and larger premises were required. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr Simmons, plans were drawn up for the construction of a larger school and building work began in May 1960. On 19 September 1963, the new and improved school site was officially opened by Lord Ashburton, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire. The school had over 600 students and 35 staff.
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Under the leadership of Jeff Threlfall, who was headteacher between 1996 and 2007, Wildern underwent something of a transformation. Mr Threlfall noted that The site was "stuck in the 60s", and so he decided to make significant changes and improvements. He believed that the school’s "Environment was very important," and that Wildern needed a professional space “that teachers could work in and youngsters could respect." Consequently, he began extensive building work: the arts centre first, the wireless technology centre, the sports centre, and in 2007 Wildern Audio Visual Education Centre better known as the WAVE. Mr Threlfall’s legacy means that Wildern still enjoys some of the best secondary resources in the county.
It was also under Mr Threlfall’s leadership that Wildern gained Arts specialist school status. This belief in the power and importance of the Arts is an ethos shared by the subsequent headteachers Miss Litton and Mrs Oakley. The annual school show is always a highlight of the academic year and since the opening of The Berry in 2011 under Miss Litton’s leadership, we have staged 12 incredible shows.
To celebrate our 90th birthday there is an exhibition in the D@rt of old photographs, copies of the original school newsletter and poems written by students over the years. We also have a example of the original uniform on display.
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In the school magazine’s 21st Birthday Edition 1954, the Headmaster, Mr H W Simmons, addressed the school community as follows:
“By the time you read this you will have been in the school for a few weeks and have got to know the names of your different teachers, and become accustomed to moving about the library, laboratory, the needlework rooms, the music rooms and the art rooms. You will, I hope, quite settled down. You will find everybody very willing to help you and in return you must make up your mind to do your utmost to learn as much as you can all the time you are here.
I should also like you to know that the good name of the school is in your hands. Whenever you might be about the school, on the roads near the school, or on buses and coaches coming to and going home from school, I want each of you to be resolved not to do or say anything which would bring discredit to your school.
Be keen and enthusiastic in all things; there is nothing worse than apathy in young people; when you leave I should like each of you to be able to think that the school is a better place because you have been in it, and that you are a much more completely developed person because you have been here. Good luck to you all.”
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W.H.Y Wellbeing drop in sessions
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W.H.Y? - Wildern Helps You!
Wellbeing drop in sessions are available every Tuesday, at Break 2in room 708 with Mrs Duck.
Students are very welcome to come along to this friendly, relaxed, non-judgemental session. We will listen to your concerns and share strategies to support your mental health and well-being. We look forward to welcoming you!
- 25 April - Year 11
- 2 May - Year 10
- 9 May - Year 9
- 16 May - Year 8
- 23 May - Year 7
- 6 June - All year groups
- 13 June - Year 10
- 20 June - Year 9
- 27 June - Year 8
- 4 July - Year 7
- 11 July - All year groups
- 18 July - All year groups
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Solent MIND Self-Harm Support Hub
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Solent MIND has launched a Self-Harm Support Hub for parents, carers and professionals (such as education staff) who support young people at risk of, or experiencing, self-harm.
The Hub provides training and resources designed to upskill staff to effectively support young people who self-harm, and build a culture of understanding, prevention and early intervention. It also provides parent and carer-specific support and resources, including Peer Support and a buddying scheme.
The Hub may be useful to enhance safeguarding practice and mental health support in your setting, as well as an opportunity to provide wraparound signposting to parents and carers. Please share with all staff, in particular Safeguarding, Pastoral and Mental Health Leads.
Find out more about the service and register your interest in support here.
There are more local resources to support education settings around young people's mental health, self-harm and suicide prevention, including:
Signposting
- Amparo offers support for anyone affected by suicide in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth
- Kooth provides anonymous, digital mental health support for 10-25-year-olds in Hampshire, Southampton and the Isle of Wight, including online counselling, moderated peer support forums, and guided self-help activities
- SHOUT provides free, 24/7 mental health support by text for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight - texts HANTS to 85258
- Mental Wellbeing Hampshire provides a directory of local and national resources for children, young people and adults
Resources and training
- Hampshire Health in Education provides links to policies, resources and information on physical and mental health, from early years to post-16
- Free e-learning for education staff on topics like Emotional Wellbeing and Self-Harm from Hampshire Health in Education
- Amparo provides free briefing sessions for staff who want to understand more about the service and how to refer
Protocols and procedures
For more information and advice, teaching resources, and training on a range of health issues, go to Hampshire Health in Education or email healtheducation@hants.gov.uk.
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An opportunity from the Southern Universities Network:
Are any Year 11 learners anxious about starting college this September? We would like to help ease their transition from School to College.
We are offering 'A College Experience' to any learner in this situation. We will spend the session providing an Introduction into College which will include workshops, ensuring the groups will be small to allow a more intimate support service. Come and enjoy A College Experience
Tuesday 27th June, 11am - 2:30pm.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This event is being organised by Eastleigh College in collaboration with the Southern Universities Network. Register Now if you would like any further information, advice and guidance please contact our friendly Learner Recruitment Executives who will be more than happy to support you.
Email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000
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Please remember, they can adapt the majority of meals to any dietary needs if they know in advance (your child can speak to them by visiting the kitchen before 8:30am that day). Main/grill vegetarian options are always available - just ask Dan and his team.
Next week will see some of the dishes that were served in the earlier decades the school was open return as a nod to our history as we celebrate being open for 90 years.
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* correct at time of sending, but may be subject to change
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The Year 9 boys football team are SSFA cup champions, after winning a thrilling cup final this week against Woodlands Community College. After a scrappy first half with nerves from both sides, it was 0-0 at the break. A couple of substitutions at half time started to push Wildern on, with two fantastic goals scored. Woodlands pulled one back on 70 mins, but after some great defending and saves from our goalkeeper, the result was never in doubt. The final kick of the game was a penalty for us, leading to a 3-1 win at the final whistle, and being crowned Southampton Schools FA cup champions.
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After Easter, we launch our Summer term extra curricular activities including our new Summer PE menu. Please look at what is on offer to your child and discuss this over the holidays with them as their might be something more that they can get involved with.
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If for any reason a club is cancelled, the Library is open until 5pm Monday-Wednesday, and until 4:30pm on Fridays.
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Helping Children and Young People with Managing Device Stress and Anxiety
We can access new music and movies in seconds. We can get products delivered to our door the very next day. We can chat or play games with people on the other side of the planet. For all of the remarkable benefits the digital age has brought us, however, it’s also presented us with a whole new raft of pressures and anxieties that, in truth, we’re all still learning to cope with.
From continual notifications inflaming a fear of missing out to the risk of public embarrassment or slanging matches on social media, today’s children and young people have stresses to manage that previous generations simply never encountered. Our guide examines these uniquely modern worries, highlighting ways to reduce the anxiety that digital devices can bring.
In the guide you'll find tips on reducing push notifications from apps, avoiding social media arguments and spotting when a child’s been upset by something online.
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Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
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Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
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