Parent Bulletin Friday 23 June 2023
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Parent Bulletin Friday 23 June 2023
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Hello to the wonderful Wildern School community, my name is Ben Wainwright and I am privileged to be the Director of PE & Sport at the school. Having joined Wildern in September 2021, I set about establishing three overall aims that I wanted the PE department to aim towards. This centred around embedding the highest quality PE curriculum, driving the success of our academic results for examination PE and giving endless opportunities to all students in terms of extra-curricular sport. Although we have yet to reach our end goal in respect of those three aims, we are very much on our way, and that is through the tireless efforts of both students and staff alike.
As a school, we are incredibly blessed to have a fantastic PE department who have such a broad range of specialisms that allow our students to experience and learn skills across a spectrum of sporting activities. This is then supplemented by an incredible array of facilities that our students are blessed with, ranging from our very own indoor heated swimming pool, state of the art fitness suite and a plethora of outdoor sports areas. Once this is combined with students who have a real passion for all things PE & Sport, then we are able to create something really special which has been very evident across the year.
Success on the sporting field continues to grow year upon year with individual students and teams who represent Wildern achieving phenomenally well yet again. We continue our proud tradition of fielding strong teams across Football, Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Cricket and Athletics with local & County honours gained in these sports. However, we also ensure we offer students an opportunity to take part in sports clubs beyond our core traditions including trampolining, swimming, badminton, rounders & tennis affording every student that chance to find that love of sport.
We are continuing to work tirelessly behind the scenes to continue driving forward our PE & Sports offer, the recent addition of our new Summer Golf Club being a prime example of this, and we hope you join us on our pursuit of putting PE & School Sport at the very heart of life here at Wildern School.
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The Experience of a Workplace visits took place this week with 175 students spending 2 days out in the world of work. This provides the students with the opportunity to explore and prepare for employment, gaining an insight into interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork and time management.
A huge thank you to Parents/Guardians who have supported and helped the students to find and secure these placements. We are also very grateful to those of you who have had our students in your places of work. We really appreciate you spending time out of your day to support our young people. If you would like to get involved next year please email the careers department at careers@wildern.org
On Wednesday we had a lovely afternoon in the sunshine with our Year 11 students collecting hoodies, yearbooks and Prom tickets. They have worked so hard and deserve a lovely relaxing summer.
Finally a reminder that Friday 30th June is a CPD day and the school will be closed to all students.
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Whole School
Monday 26 June Week B
Thursday 29 June Year 6 Induction Day and Evening
Friday 30 June CPD day School closed to students
Monday 3 July Week A
Monday 3 July Summer Performance 7pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5 July Awards Evening 6pm
Monday 17 July Colours Evening 7pm- 9pm
Friday 21 July (12pm) early finish for School Holidays
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Year 7
Monday 26 June Samba workshops - Yr 7
Tuesday 4 July History trip to Mary Rose Museum & Dockyard
Monday 10 July History trip to Mary Rose Museum & Dockyards
Monday 10 July Parent Welcome to evenings 6pm - 6:45pm
Wednesday 12 July Paultons Park Trip
Thursday 12 July Sports Day
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Year 8
Monday 26 June Samba workshops
Tuesday 11 July Parent Welcome to evenings 6pm - 6:45pm
Wednesday 12 July Paultons Park Trip
Thursday 12 July Sports Day
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Year 9
Monday 3 July Bread Ahead Bakery Borough Market Trip
Tuesday 11 July Parent Welcome to evenings 7pm -7:45pm
Wednesday 11 July Sports Day
Thursday 12 July Paultons Park Trip
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Year 10
Monday 26 June Peter Symonds Taster Day
Tuesday 27 June Geography Field Trip to Hengistbury Head
Tuesday 27 June Maths Trip to Winchester College
Monday 3 July Geography Field Trip to Hengistbury Head
Tuesday 4 July Fareham College Taster Day
Thursday 6 July Barton College Taster Day
Thursday 6 July Itchen College Taster Day
Monday 10 July Southampton City College
Monday 10 July Parent Welcome to evenings 7pm - 7:45pm
Wednesday 11 July Sports Day
Thursday 12 July Paultons Park Trip
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Year 11
Friday 7 July Prom 7-11pm
Thursday 24 August 10am GCSE Results collection
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Hampshire Holiday Activities and Food Information
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a government sponsored scheme offering enriching activities and healthy meals to children from reception to year 11 during the Summer, holidays.
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Hampshire Summer Teen Project
Personal Best is delivering the Hampshire Teen Project during the Summer holidays for students aged 11-16 who are in receipt of free school meals at their current school.
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Healthy Eating WINK
Find out more about the importance of fueling our bodies with a balanced diet whilst we explore the themes celebrated during the British Nutrition Foundation's 11th annual Healthy Eating Week. We will also share tips for planning quick, affordable and nutritious family meals.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
The Immunisation Team will be in school on 19 July to deliver the (HPV) vaccine to students who
missed their vaccination and have given prior consent.
Any queries please contact the team on 02382 318754 or
southwesthantsimmunisationteam@nhs.net
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Parents on site letter
A reminder all parents and carers of the expectations when visiting our school site.
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Paultons Park
The Paultons Park trip has now closed, a letter confirming places and the final details will be shared with you next week.
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Message from First Aid
Please can any students with medication come and collect it from the First Aid room by the end of the school year. We are unable to store these over the summer holidays
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Wildern Music Academy- Starting Instrumental lessons
Please access this form if your child would like to have instrumental/singing for the academic year 2023-2024.
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Year 7 DOPA Intro Letter
As you know the Year 7 year team has been led by Mr Clissold and Mrs Thomas this year who have done a great job in settling in our amazing Year 7 students.
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Ski Trip Easter 2024
The Ski Trip has now been launched, students who are interested can collect a letter with all information from PE from Monday 26 June. The trip will be from Friday 29 March 2024 to Saturday 6th April 2024. Deposit payment of £200.00 by Friday 14 July.
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English
In the final few weeks of this term, the English department will be sending out information and resources for our ‘Summer Booklets’. These will contain useful tasks to help prepare your child and ensure they can feel confident about the new academic year ahead. These will not be compulsory but will be strongly recommended!
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Science catch up
All lessons can be accessed here: - great for revision and catch up!
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Colours
If you would like to apply for Half and/or Full Colours in PE or Creative Arts please use the links below.
The deadline for completion of the form is Friday 23 June
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English
Year 8 will not have a ‘Summer Booklet’ as outlined for other year groups, as they will be focusing on the whole school Summer reading project.
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Ski Trip Easter 2024
The Ski Trip has now been launched, students who are interested can collect a letter with all information from PE from Monday 26 June. The trip will be from Friday 29 March 2024 to Saturday 6th April 2024. Deposit payment of £200.00 by Friday 14 July.
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Colours
If you would like to apply for Half and/or Full Colours in PE or Creative Arts please use the links below.
The deadline for completion of the form is Friday 23 June
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English
In the final few weeks of this term, the English department will be sending out information and resources for our ‘Summer Booklets’. These will contain useful tasks to help prepare your child and ensure they can feel confident about moving into Year 10 and the focus on GCSE content and skills. These will not be compulsory but will be strongly recommended!
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Careers information
As we prepare for the new academic year we thought this would be a good time to outline all of the careers information, advice and guidance programmes your son/daughter will experience as they progress through year 10.
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Ski Trip Easter 2024
The Ski Trip has now been launched, students who are interested can collect a letter with all information from PE from Monday 26 June. The trip will be from Friday 29 March 2024 to Saturday 6th April 2024. Deposit payment of £200.00 by Friday 14 July.
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Year 9 WAD 3
Was sent home last week in advance of the end of Year report. Please find it on INSIGHT and in the email. Please also watch the video here to remind yourselves about how to talk to your child about WAD and what it means.
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Science
Booster sessions will be taking place during tutor time on Monday’s and Friday’s in room 318. You will have received a letter if your child is invited to attend.
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Colours
If you would like to apply for Half and/or Full Colours in PE or Creative Arts please use the links below.
The deadline for completion of the form is Friday 23 June
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Science Separate to Combined sessions with Mrs Penney
These are sessions to focus on motivation, as well as exam technique and revision. Sessions are planned in the WAVE for the following AM registrations:
Wednesday 5 July
Wednesday 19 July
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English
In the final few weeks of this term, the English department will be sending out information and resources for our ‘Summer Booklets’. These will contain useful revision tasks to help prepare your child and ensure they can feel confident about their GCSE year. These will not be compulsory but will be strongly recommended!
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Science:
Booster sessions will be taking place during tutor time after half term. They will be running on Wednesday’s in room 318. You will have received a letter if your child is invited to attend.
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Prom
For any students that are attending the prom on Fri 7th July, please arrive between 18:00 - 19:00 to St Mary's Stadium.
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ParentPay
A reminding to turn-off automatic top-up payments for school meals on ParentPay
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Harrison’s Story
This film, based on the real-life story, encourages students to consider the potential dangers of trespassing on the railway or land near the railway. Harrison was only playing football with his friends. He didn’t expect the electricity to jump.
To run this activity, play the film below. Further information, along with discussion questions, can be found in the teacher guidance.
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In the same way as Sustainability tip 5, was all about recycling and not using things for a single time. These tips are all about our plastic usage and how we can make some positive, easy changes that will reduce our plastic waste.
Here are some depressing facts about how plastics are destroying our oceans:
- There may now be around 5.25 trillion macro and microplastic pieces floating in the open ocean weighing up to 269,000 tonnes.
- 100,000 marine mammals and turtles and 1 million sea birds are killed by marine plastic pollution annually.
- By adapting our habits slightly we can all make such a big difference. #saveouroceans
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In 1998 there were 1450 students at the school with 83 teaching staff and 37 support staff
Share your memories and photos with us: 90thbirthday@wildern.org
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Monday
Roast chicken / veggie burger with green salad (v) or
Chicken and Mexican rice and guacamole and sour cream (v)
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Tuesday
Beef or vegetable con carne with brown rice (v) or
Mac and cheese with vegetables (v)
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Wednesday
Roast gammon/veggie roast, roast potatoes and vegetables (v) or
Chicken wrap and red onion salad
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Thursday
Chicken or vegetable tikka with rice and naan bread (v) or
Sausage/Plant based with creamy mash, vegetables and gravy (v)
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Friday
Fish of the day or
Veggie pie topped with mash, peas and gravy (v)
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Please remember, we can adapt the majority of meals to any dietary needs if we know in advance (your child can speak to kitchen staff by visiting the kitchen before 8:30am that day). Main A/B vegetarian options are always available - just ask Dan and his team.
* correct at time of sending, but may be subject to change
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U13 cricket winners against Wyvern by 45 runs
A fantastic game of U15 cricket against our friends from Wyvern with Wildern securing a hard-fought 5 run victory to take their record from 2 wins from 2.
On Wednesday the Wildern School Athletics squad descended upon Southampton Athletics track for the Annual Schools Championships. An absolutely phenomenal day saw some incredible individual performances but equally as important was the overall attitude & conduct of these stars
Y7 Girls: 9th out of 18
Y8 Girls: 13th out of 18
Y9/10 Girls: 4th out of 18
Girls Overall: 9th out of 18
Y7 Boys: 4th out of 19
Y8 Boys: 1st out of 19
Y9/10 Boys: 11th out of 19
Boys Overall: 4th out of 19
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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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Here is our Summer term extra curricular activities including our 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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College Taster Days
The first of this summer's College Taster Days goes out on Monday 26th June to Peter Symonds. Please ensure that you have discussed the following with your child:
- Students will now be able to view their timetable for the day by logging in (with their email and password that they used to set up their registration account) at www.psc.ac.uk/year10.
- Students will also be able to view individual timetables and registers by logging in to your school account from this page. If you require password assistance, please click on 'forgotten password' to reset or contact us in Admissions.
- From their account, you will also be able to view general information regarding arrangements/requirements for Y10 Taster Day.
- Students will be provided with a £5 lunch voucher to be used in any College catering outlet on their Y10 Taster Day. They can also redeem this voucher for a picnic bag lunch. Please remember that the College is not a nut-free campus and so those students with severe allergies are advised to bring a packed lunch.
- On arrival, students are asked to go straight to their Welcome session. In addition to a map on their account, student guides will be on campus to help with directions. Registers will be taken at every session (completed online) and you will be able to view this information via your school account.
- All students must be in school uniform
Please click here for a list of current Southampton and surrounding areas Apprenticeship Vacancies.
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What Parents and Carers Need to Know about OmeTV
OmeTV is an emerging social networking app that aims to let its users connect, ideally forming new friendships or simply getting to meet interesting people from all around the world. It’s not particularly new technology, but it’s remained popular amongst younger audiences. OmeTV uses video chats to randomly connect its users, much like its better-known sister app, Omegle.
Unfortunately, OmeTV still carries the same risks as its competitors. With so many users being so lightly regulated, there’s real potential for some unpleasant characters to make use of the app. Our guide dives into OmeTV, highlighting the risks and advising you on how to keep your child safe on the app.
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Wildern Partnership SCITT
Our school provides the ideal opportunity to undertake and complete your teacher training. We offer expert in-school support through subject mentorship complemented by a school professional themes programme. We aim to offer teaching opportunities across all key stages, allowing you complete immersion into the school environment.
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Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
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Wildern School
Wildern Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4EJ
01489 783473
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