Parent Bulletin Friday 12th July 2024
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Parent Bulletin Friday 12th July 2024
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Hello, and welcome to this week's edition of the Wildern Weekly!
On Friday last week, our wonderful Focus Groups asked the wider school population to give their thoughts and opinions on key questions related to their objectives this year - student voice in full flow! The Hall was buzzing! The six Focus Groups we currently run, which facilitate a working partnership between staff and students, are based around six key areas of focus: Diversity, Rights Respecting Community (human rights), Eco, Mindset Builders (wellbeing), EdTech (new technologies) and Careers. Such important work and better done together!
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We had a great couple of days at Paultons Park with Year 7, 8, 9 and 10. The sun was on our side and we were able to enjoy all of the rides without the downpours we experienced last year.
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We had to close on Thursday due to a burst water main outside the school and there we had no water in school or access to the school site. We are considering ways to host Year 7/8 sports day next week and will be in touch with more info at the start of next week.
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Parent Information Evening - Welcome to…
We would love parents to join us for these events - these will be about highlighting the important aspects of the year ahead for your child's year group and how we work as a partnership to support students throughout the year.
Tuesday 10th September
Year 11 - 5:15pm in the Berry Theatre
Year 10 - 6:00pm in the Berry Theatre
Thursday 12th September
Year 9 - 5:15pm in the School Hall
Year 8 - 6:00pm in the School Hall
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Whole School
Monday 15 July Week A
Friday 19 July House Championship Winning Lunch Period 4
Monday 22 July Week B
Tuesday 23 July End of Term 12:30pm
Monday 2 September CPD Day No Students in School
Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 September Year 7 in School
Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 September Year 11 Study Skills Days
Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 September Year 8, 9, 10, & 11 Meeting Me Appointments with Tutors more info soon
Thursday 5 September All Students in school
Tuesday 10 September Parent Information Evening - Welcome to Year 11 (5:15pm) & Year 10 (6pm)
Thursday 12 September Parent Information Evening - Welcome to Year 9 (5:15pm) & Year 8 (6pm)
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Year 7 - Year 10
No key events
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Year 11
Thursday 22 August GCSE Results Collection from the DART Between 10am - 11am
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SIX, Mayflower Theatre,
16th or 17th July 2024
Students will need to make their own way to and from the Mayflower Theatre and will need to arrive in the foyer, no later than 6.45pm, where they will be met by Wildern staff attending the trip.
Students will need to arrange to be collected at approximately 10.00pm in the foyer of the theatre.
Students may wish to bring a small amount of money with them for an Ice Cream during the Interval and/or any ‘SIX’ merchandise such as a programme.
Students are not required to wear school uniform but will need to wear clothing appropriate for the theatre.
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Extra summer resources for English
Students can access summer booklets providing great revision exercises, as well as new activities, to help prepare them for the next academic year. These are all available on the English website - under ‘Enrichment’: There are booklets available for Year 7 into 8, Year 8 into 9, Year 9 into 10, and Year 10 into Year 11.These include recommended Summer Reading Lists for KS3 & KS4
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Instrumental or singing lessons
If you wish to sign up for instrumental or singing lessons at Wildern School, please do so using this google form asap.
This applies to all students currently enrolled as you will need to re-enrol for September 2024. If your child does not wish to continue lessons next year, please email wma@wildern.org
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School Lockers
As we approach the end of term, please can we request that students return their locker keys in exchange for their £5 refund. Keys should be returned to the Finance Office during break times and we would request that keys be returned by Friday 12 July.
From September 2024, we are delighted to be offering students the opportunity to rent brand new lockers from RML. These will replace the existing stock of old and dated lockers at Wildern School.
The online ordering process is simply and there are clear instructions on the RML website.
If you have any questions about the process, please contact RML on sales@rentmylocker.co.uk
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Final Report
This has been sent home this week. It has a tutor comment summarising the year and contains a copy of the assessment, progress and
Behaviours for Learning information already sent home last week.
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Ski Trip 2025
We are taking a Skiing Trip to Wagrain, Austria at Easter 2025, from Friday 4 April 2025 to Saturday 12 April 2025.
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& Juliet’ the musical
The Education for Life department is thrilled to announce that they have secured 70 tickets, for
our current Year 8 & 9’s, to watch a performance of the award winning musical ‘And Juliet’ at the
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton.
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Ski Trip 2025
Weare taking a Skiing Trip to Wagrain, Austria at Easter 2025, from Friday 4 April 2025 to Saturday 12 April 2025.
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& Juliet’ the musical
The Education for Life department is thrilled to announce that they have secured 70 tickets, for
our current Year 8 & 9’s, to watch a performance of the award winning musical ‘And Juliet’ at the
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton.
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Ski Trip 2025
Weare taking a Skiing Trip to Wagrain, Austria at Easter 2025, from Friday 4 April 2025 to Saturday 12 April 2025.
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Italy Trip: Rome and the Bay of Naples 2025
4th April- 10th April 2025 We are delighted to offer your child the opportunity for a pioneering visit to Italy, Rome and the Bay of Naples. Our main focus is for your child to experience the rich and exciting culture of Rome and the tranquil beauty of the Bay of Naples. Pupils will have the opportunity to visit the Ancient Colosseum, and sites of Ancient Rome, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius and the beautiful Island of Capri. The visit and activities will offer insights into an extremely different culture and country as well as being beneficial to your child’s GCSE studies.
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Colleges Current Open Day/Evening
Please click here for our current open day / evening links from our local colleges
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Year 10 Final Report
This has been sent home this week. It has a tutor comment summarising the year and contains a copy of the assessment, progress and Behaviours for Learning information already sent home earlier this term
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Thursday 22 August GCSE Results Collection from the DART Between 10am - 11am
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Over the summer holidays Hampshire has lots of fun family things to do and plenty of options for great days out with the kids. Whether you want to enjoy a day trip to the zoo or a short break in the New Forest, there is something for everyone.
Hampshire has an exciting line-up of summer events for families and children throughout the summer holidays. Kids will be able to discover a whole host of exciting activities, from meeting minibeasts and dinasours, to stepping back in time on historic ships to exploring lego animals, there is something for all ages to enjoy.
See all Summer Holiday events in Hampshire
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TGI Fridays
Kids eat free at TGI Fridays when you order an adult’s main meal. The offer is available for Stripes Rewards members – you’ll just need to join via their app, which is free to download through app stores. You’ll get a complimentary Little League or Major League kids’ meal. The menu includes classic burgers, fish fingers and vegan choices. There is also free Heinz baby food for the smallest guests at TGI Fridays. Find out more here.
Sizzling Pub and Grill
Your child can enjoy a £1 meal at Sizzling Pub and Grill as long as you purchase an adult’s main meal. The offer is available on weekdays from 3pm. The menu includes fish fingers, pasta, chicken wraps, pizza and more. Get the offer.
Sainsbury’s Café
You can get one children’s hot main meal or “lunch bag” for £1 with the purchase of an adult hot main meal from £5.20 in the Sainsburys café. The lunch bag includes a sandwich, bag of crisps, a piece of fruit and a kids’ drink. Mains include a sausage, cheese and tomato pizza or chicken nuggets. It’s available every day from 11.30am until the cafe closes.
Morrisons Café
Children aged 16 and below can get one free meal with every adult meal. The offer only applies when you purchase an adult meal with a value of £4.49 or over, and it excludes all cafe specials. The meal includes a piece of fruit and orange or apple juice or bottle of water. Read the terms and conditions here.
Bella Italia
Kids can get three courses and a drink for just £1 from Sunday to Wednesday at Bella Italia. Meals are suitable for two-11 year olds, with smaller and larger portion sizes to suit their appetites. It’s also free all day on Thursday!
The cheapest adult main course is the margherita pizza, priced at £11.49 – though these prices go up to £11.99 at some London and Center Parcs branches. Read all about it.
Dunelm
Many of the furnishing retailer’s branches have an in-store eatery, the Pausa cafe. Kids can get a ‘mini main’, two snacks and a drink for free, as long as an accompanying adult spends £4 or more.
Tesco Café
Kids eat free at Tesco Café this half with the Kids’ Pick ‘N’ Mix Lunch Deal. Your child will get a sandwich, a piece of fruit, two snacks and a drink. An adult just has to buy any item in the Tesco Café (that includes drinks).
Dobbies
Kids can get a free breakfast or lunch at national garden centre Dobbies, with one meal and drink available for every adult main purchased. It does not include the Beaconsfield, Hungerford, Keston, Andover, Lelant, Marple, Reading, York and Anchorwood restaurants. It’s £1 for a kids’ Sunday roast.
The lunch offer’s available every day from 12 noon until 3pm, or the breakfast only until 11.30am.
Ikea
At Ikea, your little ones can enjoy the pasta with tomato sauce or the mac and cheese and a soft drink for 95p. Any other kids meal is £1.50. You could also enjoy browsing and getting lost through the aisles of the furniture store and make it a proper trip out! This is available every day from 11am.
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Defibrillator (AED)
Many of us are intimidated by the thought of using a defibrillator (AED). But we shouldn’t be. They can be found in many public areas and are designed to be easy to use. You could be called on to use one at any time or place.
So, take a moment to find out how they work – you could save someone’s life!
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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 increased cost for fresh ingredients we purchase to cook and bake.
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Under 15s Mixed Cricket lost by 5 runs to mountbatten
Under 13s Mixed Cricket lost by 21 runs to Swanmore
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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 CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT OPEN DAY/EVENING LINKS FROM THE LOCAL COLLEGES
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Please read our latest careers newsletter here
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Barton Peveril are pleased to announce our College Open Event, taking place on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th September 2024, 4:30 - 8:30pm.
This is for students joining year 10 and year 11 next academic year. This is the next step in researching all the subjects we offer, exploring our campus further, speaking with current students and teachers, and seeking any additional advice.
Students can book their time slot through the following link: (1 ticket per household)
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/barton-peveril-college
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What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Online Trolling
The term “trolling” refers to sending hurtful or provocative comments – often done anonymously online – to provoke a reaction or cause emotional distress. Anonymity can embolden people into saying things they wouldn’t dare say in person. Euro 2024 and other tournaments tend to put an emphasis on this, with the abuse of both players and fans often increasing during such events.
This free guide explores the phenomenon of online trolling, detailing its risks and letting you know how to safeguard children from this harmful behaviour.
Some people online simply get a kick out of hurting people’s feelings, making it their mission to get a rise out of anyone they encounter. These people – known as “trolls” – are known for intentionally engaging in offensive or abusive behaviour to upset others online or provoke them into sinking to their level. At the height of events such as Euro 2024, when rivalries between various supporters reach an apex, trolling tends to see a bit of an uptick.
Unfortunately, while “just ignore them” is genuinely good advice, it can prove very difficult to put into practice. This is especially true for children and young people, who are often still learning how to manage their emotions and sometimes react impulsively to name-calling and other mistreatment.
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Southampton
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