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End of term Letter

Please click below for Mrs Oakley End of Term Letter

 Winter Term 2023 newsletter

Please view our Winter Term Newsletter here

Wildern Asks

Thank you to all who contributed to our survey.  A report on the results is available here which includes our actions and next steps

End of term letter from Mr Wood

As we come to the close of the first full term at Wildern, I wanted to write to you.

Timetable changes starting January 2024

We are writing to let you know that after Christmas, Year 7 and 8 students will have a timetable change affecting the number of hours of study for Drama. 

Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium

The Science department would like to offer your child the opportunity to visit Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, Winchester.

SIX, Mayflower Theatre

The History department are offering Year 7 and Year 8 students the fantastic opportunity to see the hit West End Musical ‘SIX’ at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton.

Science Assessment

Students will be completing a science assessment in class during the week beginning 8th January. Resources to aid revision have been posted on Google Classroom and the science website (https://sites.google.com/wildern.org/science/home), as well as, students completing in class revision lessons.

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Box Clever Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’

Here at Wildern we have been fortunate to secure the above performances for the next calendar year, with the intention of Year 8 experiencing ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to complement their study of the text in the summer term of Year 8

SIX, Mayflower Theatre

The History department are offering Year 7 and Year 8 students the fantastic opportunity to see
the hit West End Musical ‘SIX’ at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton.

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.

Timetable changes starting January 2024

We are writing to let you know that after Christmas, Year 7 and 8 students will have a timetable change affecting the number of hours of study for Drama. 

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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme 

This is a scheme for young people which aims to promote leadership skills.  The award is made up of 4 sections: Physical, Skill, Volunteering and Expedition. 

Mrs Doubtfire

The Education for Life department is thrilled to announce that they have secured 50 tickets to watch a performance of the award winning musical ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London.

English

When students return in the Spring term they will be studying Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ - an exciting tragedy that sets students up well for the future study of ‘Macbeth’ for their GCSE set text. Students will have the key scenes provided for them, but if any parents do wish to provide students with a copy of the text for use in class, that would be most appreciated, and would help supplement the study in class.

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A reminder that we have our Year 10 Exams coming up in January, now 3 ‘school weeks’ away! 

If you have not yet discussed your child’s latest progress check with them, now would be a perfect time to do so. This way you can support them in organising their time effectively to ensure they are revising the subjects they feel will be the most beneficial. 

If helpful, please see the below links which might be of use for you to share in your conversations with your child. 

Wildern Google Site Links (School email account needed)

This is a set of links to each and every school department - these outline what is taught in every subject as well as having useful revision tips and example exam resources. Links and their content will only work from an ‘@wildern.org’ login so your child will need to log in to access.

Time Management - Revision timetable guide

I have shared this before but an example timetable for revision where students can ‘make a copy’ and then edit their own version.

Wildern Parent handbooks

The Year 10 Parent Handbook on this website gives each GCSE subjects’ exam boards, suggested useful website links and revision materials.  Good luck to all our cohort over the coming weeks - we hope they do themselves proud! Have a wonderful Christmas break

Box Clever Shakespeare’s Macbeth 

Here at Wildern we have been fortunate to secure the above performances for the next calendar  Year 10 experiencing ‘Macbeth’ to aid and inform their comprehension of this key GCSE Literature text.

Chemistry Study Plan

Next week the Chemistry Paper 1 Student plan will be launched in science lessons to support the Year 10 exams. Resources can be found on Google classroom and this video explains how they can be utilised.

Year 10 Science Assessment tracker

This week your child will bring an assessment tracker with their recent assessment results and corresponding Wildern Step. Please could you discuss this with your child and sign the tracker. Thank you in advance for your support.

English

After the Christmas holiday, students will focus on revising exam skills in their English lessons. The exams will cover P2 Q5, a 'Macbeth' essay, and a 'Power and Conflict' poetry essay. Students will attend lessons during this period and will not be on study leave. Additional resources, including past papers and revision materials, can be found on here  and on Google Classroom. More info Practice exams

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Prepare to Perform Newsletter 

As the holidays approach it is certainly time for students, staff and parents to have a well-earned break and enjoy the excesses of the season. The students have worked incredibly hard this term on their practice exams and hopefully have gained more invaluable experience

Extra Support Programme (ESPs) Schedule Autumn 2 2023

ESPs this week are:

Monday: Bank Holiday 

Tuesday: Computer Science

Wednesday: Music

Combined Science Classes

Students will be sitting mini papers in their lessons after Xmas. These papers will be to test students on the content they have been revising in class. The papers will allow students to identify their weaknesses for revision. They will take place on the following dates, during their science lessons.

Year 11 WAD 1 Report - Students received theirs in an envelope on our Practice results day on Thursday 14th followed by a special assembly. This WAD includes their practice exam results as well as an updated Application Grade for college/apprenticeships. It is important to note that this grade can only be achieved if they show exceptional Behaviours for Learning from this moment on and is NOT a given or a prediction. Please find the video that explains how to talk to your child about WAD here. The system hasn’t changed since Sept 2022.  Please do contact your son/daughter's subject teacher via wildern@wildern.org in the first instance if you have any questions. 

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

English: 

Students will return in the Spring to complete a more in-depth study of J.B.Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’ in preparation for their GCSE Literature Paper 2. Students should have their own copies of the text to aid their study and many students had these for their first reading of the text in Year 10. If your son/daughter does not have their own copy of ‘An Inspector Calls’ yet, we would recommend either the Heinemann edition or the Penguin Modern Classics.

A useful resource for supporting your son/daughter with revision is the English study plan. This contains short and effective revision tasks to complement learning in class: Study plan - Nov/Dec 2023

Please note that the resources have been dated for November/December but are useful at any time! 

Please also see our English googlesite for past papers, lesson resources and revision materials: https://sites.google.com/wildern.org/english/home

Your son/daughter will be completing a second round of English practice exams at the end of January. These will consist of an English Language Paper One and two elements of English Literature: a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ essay and an ‘An Inspector Calls essay’. Please see here for details: Year 11 Practice exams – January 2023.pptx

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Apprenticeship Vacancies - Please click this link for some recent links to Apprenticeship Vacancies in the local area that we have been made aware of. This list is by no means extensive and should be used alongside the Government Apprenticeship Vacancies website.

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.

Labour Market Information - November 2023

Fareham College T Level Parents Evening

Thursday 1st February 2024, 5.30pm – 7pm 

Fareham College are pleased to invite you to their T Level Parents Evening at their Bishopsfield Road Campus. For parents and students in years 10/11 to learn about T Levels. 

There will be an introductory presentation from their Vice Principal followed by a tour from their Faculty Directors, Lecturers and current students where they will present details of T Level courses in different subject areas with information on work experience, structure, highlights and possible progression routes. 

Please click the link and fill in your details to book your place, they look forward to seeing you there! 

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