Parent Bulletin Friday 20th October 2023
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Parent Bulletin Friday 20th October 2023
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What a fantastic first half term we have had and how quickly has it gone by. This we we have enjoyed our school production 'Little Shop of Horrors' which has been amazing. The talent on display and the level of performance was simply brilliant. Well done to all those involved on and off the stage a true team effort.
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A massive thank you and well done to the tremendous amount of shoe boxes that have been donated this week. Altogether as a school we have collected an incredible 222 boxes and managed to beat last years total! This is amazing!!!!!!
Now for the House Results you have all been waiting for...
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Alba - 62!!
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Driscoll - 45
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Bedford - 31
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Paxton - 30
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Jubilee - 29
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Sovereign - 25
A special mention and huge thank you must go to the following tutor groups who all donated 10 or more boxes.
7A1, 8A1, 8B2, 8D2, 8P1, 8S2, & 10A2
Huge huge thanks once again for the overwhelming generosity. The Rotary Club were so pleased! And most importantly, this will make a big difference this Christmas to many young people's lives!
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If you are looking for a change at work as we approach 2024 click here to see some of the exciting opportunities we have across the trust.
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Walktober 2023 is about to begin we are encouraging all students to Get moving this Walktober! By walking, wheeling, cycling, scooting, using Park and Stride or public transport together we will reduce car use, benefit health and wellbeing, have a positive impact on the local community by reducing congestion and improve air quality.
We have set four challenges to help get moving this Walktober, plus a bonus task for the final two days. Remember, students can choose their own active travel challenges but if you would like to have a go at the suggested challenges below are some ideas to help.
Week 4 – Half term active fun!: Take a walk, wheel, scoot or cycle with family or friends.
For this challenge you could:
- Create a scavenger hunt for a local walk or wheel with family or friends.
- Take a picnic in a backpack and cycle with your family or friends to the park.
- Find out if there are any local pumpkin trails to do.
- Walk, wheel or scoot to visit your local library for the afternoon.
- Go for a walk or wheel to find some conkers or other autumn treasures.
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Preloved uniform. Have you got any used Wildern uniform that is no longer needed, no longer fits, and is in good condition? We have families who could benefit. Please donate items to help others. The drop off bin is available every Wednesday from 2-4pm by the Site Office
The Year 11 Extra Support Programme (ESPs) Schedule for the first part of the Autumn term 2023 can be seen here. Well done to all our Year 11 students that attended this week.
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Whole School
Monday 23 -27 October Half Term
Monday 30 October School Returns - Week B
Monday 6 November Week A
Monday 13 November Week B
Monday 20 November Week A
Thursday 23 November Musical Soundbites (Wildern Students Instrumentalist/Singers)
Friday 24 November CPD Day
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Year 7
Thursday 9 November Tutor Evening 4-8pm
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Year 11
Tuesday 31 October - Friday 3 Nov Practice Exams
Monday 27 November - Friday 1 December Practice MFL Speaking Exam (*4)
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Message from Mrs Oakley
We are now coming to the end of this first half-term which has been such a success and started with our Yr11 exam results. Our students showed determination to do well, work hard and ensure that the COVID years did not play any part in derailing their focus for the future.
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Love Languages
Each year we hold a series of Parent Information Evenings. This ‘Love Languages’ evening is open to all, but is particularly useful for parents of year 7 and 8 students..
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Wordplayers Autumn Termly Communication
This half term, our students have been engaged in the learning of a series of vocabulary as part of our Word of the Week programme.
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Hosting a German student
In the Spring and Summer of this academic year, students who are learning German have the opportunity to take part in the German Exchange with a school near Stuttgart, in Germany,
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The Autumn Big Clean
Saturday 18th November (10am-12pm), meet outside the Dart. Refreshments will be available and all equipment will be provided. Friends and family are welcome. Sign up using either the QR code or the link here.
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Eco Focus group
All students are invited to join the Eco Focus group on Wednesday lunchtime in room 317, help the school work towards the Eco-Schools Green Flag award 2023-24.
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First Half Term letter from Mr Wood
I wanted to write to you at the end of our first half term to thank you all for the support you have shown the school.
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Year 7 St Omer, France June 2024
We are pleased to be able to offer your child the opportunity to take part in the following overseas trip in conjunction
with NST.
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Year 7 meet the tutor and information evening
Appointments can now be booked via INSIGHT. On the evening we also have a number of drop in sessions to support you and your child.
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Music opportunities and Contribution to Workshops
The music department aims to provide an inclusive, positive and enjoyable curriculum where student’s well-being, achievement and life skills are at the centre.
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Year 8 - KS3 Science Live
The Science department would like to offer your child the opportunity to attend KS3 Science Live at the Emmanuel Centre, London.
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Iceland Trip – Friday 25 to Monday 28 October 2024
Open initially to current Year 9 Geography students only.
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GCSE Design and Technology
As you will be aware your child has recently started the GCSE Design and Technology course. We have a very exciting curriculum planned for Year 9, which we look forward to sharing with your child.
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Science Assessment
Students will be completing a science assessment in class during the week beginning 9th October. Resources to aid revision have been posted on Google Classroom and the science website as well as, students completing in class revision lessons.
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Science Revision Grids:
Revision Grids for each unit can be found on the science website. The revision grid page numbers refer to the digital text books available on Kerboodle. Students can login with google, with the institution code zt5.
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‘Everybody’s talking about Jamie’
The Education for Life Department are offering Year 10 and Year 11 students the fantastic
opportunity to see the hit West End Musical ‘Everybody’s talking about Jamie’ at the Mayflower
Theatre, Southampton.
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Experience of a Workplace
Reminder, the deadline for registering for Experience of a Workplace is the end of November. This is to ensure we have plenty of time for the Health and safety visits to be scheduled. If you have any queries or need any help please contact the Careers team careers@wildern.org
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Science Booster session
Will be taking place during tutor time from next week. They will be running on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 318. You will have received a letter if your child is invited to attend.
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‘Everybody’s talking about Jamie’
The Education for Life Department are offering Year 10 and Year 11 students the fantastic
opportunity to see the hit West End Musical ‘Everybody’s talking about Jamie’ at the Mayflower
Theatre, Southampton.
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GCSE Exam Timetable 2024
Please find attached next summers GCSE Exam timetable
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Extra Support Programme (ESPs) Schedule Autumn 1 2023
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Practice Papers for Maths Revision
As in previous years, the Mathematics department will be utilising practice papers as a key part of the revision programme this year
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Supporting students with exams and revision
Slides from the recent parents information evening
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Student Services
We are always open to support all students between 8:45am and 3:30pm. The best times for students to drop in are:
11:10-11:25am - Breaktime
1:30-1:55pm - Lunchtime
3:00-3:15pm - After School
If students need to attend during lesson time they must remember to register with their teacher and collect the pink lanyard before they come.
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Too often we are silent when we see bullying take place.
Anti-Bullying Week 2023 will take place from Monday 13 - Friday 17 November. The theme is Make A Noise About Bullying. In this section you will find everything you need to help make a noise to stop bullying this Anti-Bullying Week.
Join us from 13th-17th November 2023 for this year's #AntiBullyingWeek and #MakeANoise about bullying
Odd Socks Day
Odd Socks Day marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week. All you need to do is wear odd socks! It's a great way to celebrate what makes us all unique in Anti-Bullying Week! Odd Socks Day 2023 will take place on Monday 13 November - resource packs are out now. Odd Socks Day is delivered in partnership with CBeebies and CBBC star Andy Day and his band, Andy and the Odd Socks.
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Monday
Pasta bolognese / veggie bolognese with garlic bread (v) or
Savoury smoked cheese brioche bap with hash browns (v)
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Tuesday
Spiced lamb flatbread with wedges or
Creamy tomato vegetable bake with crusty bread (v)
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Wednesday
Chicken and bacon / veggie sub with cajun fries (v) or
Jerk chicken/veggie burger with curly fries (v)
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Thursday
Meat or veggie curry of the day with rice and nann (v) or
Thai green chicken / veg curry with basmati rice and nann
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Friday
Fish of the day with chips and peas or
Cheese and bacon / vegetable turnover with fries and beans
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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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Yr7 Boys Football Win Cantell 1 Wildern 7
Yr8 Boys Football Win Wildern 10 Woodlands 3
U14 Girls Netball:
Drew Wildern 2 vs St. Annes 2
Lost Wildern 3 vs St. George's 5
Win Wildern 4 vs Oasis Mayfield 0
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Year 8-11: DANCELIVE Casting. If your child would like to be a part of DanceLive!24 please remind them to attend the 1st rehearsal on Tuesday 31st Oct to learn and perform their ‘casting phrase’. This will be in the Gymnasium 3pm-4:30pm.
STEM Club- Monday 3-4pm- On Monday 30th October we will be dissecting fish to look at their gills.
Eco Focus Group- All Students are invited to join the Eco Focus group every Wednesday lunch in 317. We will be working towards the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award 2023-24.
Here is our Autumn term extra curricular activities including our Autumn 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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Parent's Guide to Careers Guidance - Please access this guide to help support the conversations and next steps coming up after your student has had their Careers Guidance appointment with Mrs O'Leary. This is usually a meeting with Yr 11 students, but is occasionally for other students too.
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Experience of a Workplace
Reminder, the deadline for registering for Experience of a Workplace is the end of November. This is to ensure we have plenty of time for the Health and safety visits to be scheduled. If you have any queries or need any help please contact the Careers team careers@wildern.org
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BAE Systems Maritime Services is offering an exciting opportunity for anyone aged 16+ to visit our Portsmouth Naval Base site, and explore Early Careers opportunities within security and defence.
Our annual Open Evenings are the perfect opportunity to speak with current BAE Systems apprentices, business and planning professionals, digital technologists, and engineers; learn about the work that they do and how you could join the team.
Tuesday 31 October 2023, 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday 1 November 2023, 6pm – 8pm
Places are limited to two places per booking, and offered on a first come, first served basis. If you are under 18 you’ll need to attend with one accompanying adult. Valid photo ID will be required to gain entry.
Portsmouth Naval Base is a working defence establishment, so you’ll need to register in advance to attend.
To register, please contact skillscentre.admin@baesystems.com before 7am Monday 23 October 2023.
The British Army celebrates 100 years of Apprenticeships (October 2023):
The first temporary Apprentice College opened in Aldershot in 1923 and was replaced by the Boys' Technical School in Chepstow in 1924. Over the following 65 years 50,000 apprentices graduated from 16 colleges, learning various trades including Vehicle Mechanic, Radar Technician, Aircraft Technician, Instrument Technician, Fitter, and Gun Fitter amongst others.
In 2004, the last Technical Foundation College in Arborfield closed when the Army offered modern Apprenticeships which are now delivered in the Initial Trade Training Schools and in the workplace. Since 2004, there have been 106,945 achievements. We now have 6,000 apprentices starts every year.
Find out More
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Supporting Children to Deal with Upsetting Content
They might not be able to pinpoint its location on a map, and they might not fully grasp the historical and political drivers behind the conflict – but in this age where news, images and video can cross continents in seconds, many children are now aware of the terrible recent events in Israel. It’s a situation, of course, that could cause youngsters extreme distress and worry.
Our #WakeUpWednesday guide contains some valuable pointers for supporting children to deal with upsetting content they’ve encountered online – whether that’s the attacks in Israel, ongoing worries over the environment, or something else entirely. Our tips will assist trusted adults in helping young people to process any negative emotions that they may be feeling.
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