Parent Bulletin Thursday 28th March 2024
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Parent Bulletin Thursday 28th March 2024
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The Spring Term has flown by and the Easter break is almost upon us. We end this term at 3pm on Thursday 28th March and will return on Monday 15th April at 8.30am. Our final inset day of the year is on Monday 24th June.
If you are replacing any of your child's uniform over the Easter break, please make sure that any purchases are in line with our uniform policy to ensure that we can maintain our standards and expectations. Do look out for Miss Jones's letter about wearing shorts which is based on feedback from our students.
I am sure that you are eagerly awaiting the break and so I would like to wish all in our community a very happy Easter and for those of you who are fasting, Ramadan Mubarak
Mrs Oakley
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We are very excited to announce our new Head Student Team!
Lizzi R - Head Girl, Sara T - Head Girl, Jamie L - Deputy Head Boy, Charis P - Deputy Head Girl
Choosing was really difficult as the interviewees were such a strong group - all have every reason to be very proud of themselves. Also, all other prefect team announcements are happening today.
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We want thank everyone that has donated today for our non uniform day. This non-school uniform day, we raised money for Sport Relief, a part of Comic Relief that aims to harness the power of sport to change lives. We’re aiming for £2000 at the time of sending we are getting close to our target amount. Click here to see our running total from today.
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Whole School
Friday 29 March Good Friday, Start of Easter Holidays
Friday 29 March - 4 April 2024 Ski Trip to Austria
Monday 15 April Week A
Monday 15 April Summer Term Starts
Monday 22 April Week B
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Year 7
Thursday 25 April Parents' evening 4pm -8pm
Wednesday 24 April London Eye and Natural History Museum Trip
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Year 8
Thursday 18 April Box Clever Romeo and Juliet performance
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Year 9
Friday 26 April Warner Bros Studio Trip
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Year 10
Friday 5 April GCSE Statistics Easter Revision
Friday 23 April Marwell Zoo Trip
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Year 11
Monday 15 April MFL Y11 exams begin
Monday 29 April GCSE ART & Photography begin
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Careers Newsletter
Please read our latest newsletter
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Uniform Letter
With the warmer months approaching we wanted to let you know that we are adapting our uniform policy to include black tailored shorts from Monday 15th April 2024.
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Year 7 and 8 Timetable changes starting April 2024
We are writing to let you know that after Easter, Year 7 and 8 students will have a timetable change affecting the number of hours of study for MFL and English.
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Quiz and Chips
We are excited to invite you to our first Wildern ‘Quiz and Chips’ night. We really want to build even stronger relationships between our school and our families and are inviting Year 7 and 8 families to our quiz night. We hope to follow this with an event for our KS4 students and their families later in the year.
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HPV vaccination
Click the link below for the consent form and information about the vaccine. Access to the consent forms will close two working days prior to the session.
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Science assessment
Students will be completing a science assessment in class during the week beginning 29th April. 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, completing in class revision lessons.
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Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew
The Science department would like to offer your child the opportunity to visit the Royal Botanical
Gardens, Kew. The trip includes entry to the gardens and a 45 minute workshop, focussing on the
photosynthesis and Gas Exchange.
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Year 10 Science
Booster sessions will be continuing this week on Monday and Wednesday in 318 during tutor. You will have received a letter if you are invited to attend.
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WAD 2
Has been sent home this week via email and will appear on INSIGHT in the reports and WAD area. There is an updated version of the second page, following feedback, in order to help draw your attention to some of the key features of the ‘How to talk to your child about WAD video that can also be watched here
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Extra Support Programme (ESPs) Schedule Summer 1 2024
ESPs next week are:
Monday Maths
Tuesday: History / Geography
Wednesday: Drama / Art / Photography
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English Easter revision
These sessions will be running as invite only this year due to our staffing capacity. Please do not send your son/daughter into school unless they have been invited as we will not have space to accommodate them unfortunately. Any students not invited to the two daytime sessions are welcome to attend an English drop in clinic from 2-3pm on Tuesday 2nd April should they wish to get some additional support. Thank you.
For additional English revision resources please see the English department website: https://sites.google.com/wildern.org/english/home
Or the English department study plan resource: Study plan - Feb/Mar 2024
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Prepare to Perform Newsletter
Please click here for the latest newsletter
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We know that for many the school holidays are an exciting time of the year however for some of you we know it can be a difficult time.
If you need support over the holiday period or if you are concerned about a friend below are some points of contact for you.
- The Wellbeing Hub on our website is a great place to access support.
- ChatHealth 07505 332160
- Childline
- Samaritans 116123
- Police 101 or in an emergency 999
- CAMHS
- If you are upset and having thoughts and urges about hurting yourself, then stop, take a deep breath and read this page
- If you are witnessing or a victim of Stop Domestic Abuse can provide support
- If you are coping with grief Winstons Wish has some great tips to help you
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10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators: Developing Healthy Sleep Patterns
For children and young people, low-quality sleep can become a serious issue. It has been theorised that poor sleep can have a significant impact on children’s brain development, affecting them for the rest of their lives. A healthy – and consistent – sleeping pattern, therefore, is incredibly important for children and young people’s wellbeing.
With the stresses and distractions that can present themselves to youngsters, it can be tricky to ensure they’re in the best mindset to wind down in the evenings for the rejuvenating rest that they need. The right approach, however, can give them a better chance of cultivating a healthy sleeping pattern. Our guide has some practical tips on helping them to achieve exactly that.
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Here is our Summer term co-curricular activities including our Summer Term PE menu. Please look at what is on offer to your child and discuss this over with them as their might be something more that they can get involved with. Students can sign up via the link they have been emailed last week.
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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
The cost of some of our products are going up after Easter due to an increase in the ingredients we purchase to cook / bake everyth
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Year 7/8 Girls Football Southampton Schools League WON Wildern 3 V Mayfield Oasis 0
Year 7 Hampshire School Games Netball Finals- Wednesday 27th March
Unfortunately the competition was called to a halt a few games in due to wet weather.
However, we did win our game 13-0 vs. The Mountbatten School and showed great potential for the competition.
A huge congratulations to the Year 7 students for qualifying for this event.
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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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Please read our latest careers newsletter here
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Parenting Gamers: Moving from Policing to Parenting Your Gaming Kids
A free online safety guide on the best ways to guide children towards good gaming health.
With concerns about escalating screen time, the impact of violence, unexpected costs and interloping strangers, it can be tempting to lock down video games to limit their negative impact. While some sensible boundaries are helpful, they are only a short-term solution for how we can guide children towards better gaming health.
In this guide, you'll find tips on avoiding potential risks such as increased screen time, simulated violence and interaction with strangers.
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Film Making Day for Young people
"lights, camera and action!" Is your young person interested in filmmaking?
Are they passionate about the magic of cinema? Itching to explore the world of movie making and unleash their creative potential? Look no further – we have the perfect opportunity for them this May half-term!
Join us for an unforgettable 1-day filmmaking workshop designed specifically for young people aged 13-17, presented in collaboration with D&T Videography. This immersive experience will empower your young filmmaker to dive into the art of storytelling, from script to screen.
Here's what they'll experience:
Acting Essentials: Discover what it takes to deliver a captivating performance and even audition for a role in an upcoming production!
Preparing for Production: Learn the fundamentals of storytelling and collaborate with peers to storyboard their very own short film.
Behind the Camera Technology: Explore the magic of green screen technology and its creative possibilities in filmmaking with the latest editing software to see how clips can be manipulated to create stunning effects.
Just some of the elements that they will learn to make a blockbusting movie trailer!
So, don't let your young people miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to learn from industry professionals and unleash their creativity on the big screen!
Thursday 30th May 10am - 4pm The Dart Centre, Hedge End, SO30 4EJ
So are you ready to ignite their passion for filmmaking? Secure their spot now with our early bird special of just £14.50! but be quick as this offer is only open till 15th April with 10 spaces available before we return to normal price! Here is the link to the filmmaking workshop https://www.thedart.co.uk/youth-activities/youth-film-workshop-taster.
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Wildern Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4EJ
01489 783473
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