Parent Bulletin Friday 20th September
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Parent Bulletin Friday 20th September 2024
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Hello and welcome to this week's Wildern Weekly. The sun was shining bright this week, making it feel like summer had returned. Our Race for Life event couldn't have been better timed. Students and staff alike enjoyed a 5k run on a dry and warm field. Thank you to everyone that participated, supported or donated to the event. We have already raised over £2200 of our £3000 target and our just giving page is still open. If you would like to donate please click here.
Our Year 10 'Experience of a Workplace Evening' this week was a huge success! Parents and students attended in large numbers, demonstrating their commitment to building a strong home-school partnership. Don't forget to mark your calendars for October 12th at 6pm: our first 'Quiz and Chips' event of the year! Enjoy a fun evening filled with trivia, a fantastic raffle, and a chance to win amazing prizes. We hope to see you there, sign up on Parent Pay!
Are you interested in making a difference at Wildern? Join our Wildern Parent Community Group! We're seeking parents to help plan community events, raise funds for the school, and foster a stronger sense of belonging. Sign up here and we will be in touch soon.
Miss Jones
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GCSE Results 2024
We are delighted to share with you how well our students did in their GCSE results this summer:
Exam Grade Results 2024 - Performance Measures
71% of all students secured Grades 4 to 9 in English and Mathematics
49% of all students secured Grades 5 to 9 in English and Mathematics
23% of all GCSE grades were 7 to 9
45% of students were entered for the EBacc (Eng, Maths, Science, Geog or History and a MFL)
34% of students achieved standard (Grades 4+) EBacc passes and
25% of students achieved strong (5+) EBacc passes
EBacc Average Point Score = 4.49
Attainment 8 = 49.58
95.8% of students stayed in education (2022 leavers)
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How to contact us
At Wildern School, we value a strong and positive partnership with our parents. We encourage open communication and believe the best approach is to reach out directly to us first. If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to connect with us, please don't hesitate to email us at wildern@wildern.org.
Social media is not the most effective way to address school matters. By approaching us with kindness, politeness, and consideration, we can work together as a team. Please remember, we share the same goal: to ensure your child's success and happiness. We want to foster a collaborative home-school partnership where we work together, to achieve the best possible outcomes for your child.
Contacting the right person guidance
Guidance for Parental Communication with Wildern
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Race for Life
Thanks so much to everyone who has supported, donated to and participated in the Wildern Race for Life 2024!!
There was such a great buzz out on the field with around 200 staff, students and parents turning out and taking part! I think the event really struck a chord on a number of levels. And what glorious sunshine!
Our current online giving total is £2244. This is amazing from 141 supporters!! Cash contributions still to be counted. Any more donations are hugely welcome for such an important cause and can be made online at our JustGiving page.
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Whole School
Monday 23 September Week B
Thursday 26 September Open evening
Friday 27 September School opens at 10am
Monday 30 September Week A
Friday 4 October Open morning 9:45-10:45am
Monday 7 October Week B
Monday 7 October Open morning 9:45-10:45am
Year 8
Tuesday 1 October Geography Sea Life Centre and River Thames cruise trip
Year 9
Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 September German Olympics trip
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Year 10
Tuesday 17 September Parent information evening
Experience of a workplace, 6pm, School Hall
Tuesday 24 September Careers Fair
Thursday 3 October Parent Information Evening
Preparing for exams, 6pm Main hall
Friday 11 - Monday 14 October Battlefields History trip
Year 11
Tuesday 24 September Careers Fair
Thursday 3 October Parent Information Evening
Preparing for exams, 6pm Main hall
Monday 7 - Friday 11 October Art & Photography practice exams
Thursday 10 October Parent's Evening : 4-8pm, virtual
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Wildern Music Academy- instrumental lessons
If your child would like to play an instrument or have singing lessons through the school, please find more information on this google form, where you can also sign your child up to lessons. If you have any questions about singing/instrumental lessons, please email wma@wildern.org.
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Residential Visits Prospectus
Following feedback from parents we have put together a prospectus of the residential visits that are likely to be offered in 2024-26 to help families know what is on the horizon, when and the likely costs. This is guidance information and may be subject to change when the trip is confirmed and launched, but hopefully this is useful to see the options available.
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Fixed Penalty Notices information
As we embark on this new academic year I wanted to write to you regarding attendance and new
guidelines around Fixed Penalty Notices. From 19th August 2024, the government has brought in changes relating to the issuing of penalty notices. These changes are outlined in the letter below.
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Young Voices Concert opportunity at O2 Arena
Your child is invited to attend the Young Voices concert at the O2 arena, London on Wednesday 22 January 2025. Young voices is billed as the largest children’s choir concert in the world and will involve children from many different schools singing together, the sound of which will, I am sure, be incredible to witness
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Mrs Fearon and Mrs Brookes are over the moon with how successful the Year 7 trips to Hillier Gardens were last week and are very proud of the teamwork and pride shown throughout the 2 days. Well done Team Year 7, keep up the good work!
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Geography Trip to Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Centre
The Geography Department is thrilled to announce that we will be running a 3 night residential trip to Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, on Friday 23 May - Monday 26 May 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for your child to experience a range of outdoor geographical activities such as climbing, waterfall and gorge walking.
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Science Trip to France - Futuroscope
To promote a curiosity and passion for science and engineering in students early in their GCSE course we are offering a school trip to visit Futuroscope, France on Friday 14 February to Sunday 16 February 2025. Futuroscope is a unique European theme park in France with over 40 attractions drawing on different educational STEM themes.
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Science Intervention - The intervention group is a course of six morning registration sessions that will take place over three weeks where students will explore a range of individual and teacher-led activities to consolidate their progress towards their GCSE Science target grade. You will have been contacted if your child is to attend this. This programme starts on Monday 16th September and takes place on Monday and Wednesday mornings in AM registration time.
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Media Studies NEA
We have now launched the GCSE Media Studies Non-Exam Assessment
for 2024-25 (NEA)which is worth 30% of the final grade and so we encourage students to complete the project to the best of their ability.
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Science
We welcome your child to Year 11 and want to make sure that you are able to help them to succeed this year in Science, by sharing some key dates and information with you.
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English
A reminder that all students can access support via our Year 11 drop in clinic every Tuesday after school in room 913. Year 11 teachers will also be selecting groups of students to work with after school on Monday afternoons - you will be contacted via email if your son/daughter has been asked to stay.
English revision guides and past paper packs are available for £2 each. Please ask your son/daughter to collect a form from finance to purchase.
Our English ‘page a day’ revision resources are also available to purchase for £2 per booklet, or these can be downloaded for free online here: Wildern English Study plan - Autumn term one 2024
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Wellbeing and how to get help in school
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Supporting the wellbeing of our students is a priority at Wildern. We understand that a positive and supportive learning environment is crucial for our students to reach their full potential. Wildern is committed to promoting physical, emotional, and social wellbeing through various opportunities.
Students can access:
- our Wellbeing Hub on the school website
- a counselling drop in service every Break 1 Monday - Thursday
- submit concerns confidentially on the #talk2us form (these are picked up by the pastoral team)
- learning about external support, triggers and strategies in our Education for life health and wellbeing units
- our broad co-curricular programme offering unique opportunities across all subjects
By fostering a sense of belonging and providing necessary support, we aim to create a thriving environment where students can learn, grow, and flourish.
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Following the success of the Race for Life event, we will shortly be launching our annual Shoebox appeal. This is a great way for students to get involved in creating or helping to create a Christmas gift that is sent aboard to disadvantaged children in countries such as Albania, Romania and Ukraine.
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Wellbeing Counselling Drop in Service
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Our School Counsellor will be running a Drop-In Service this term on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during Break 1 (11am to 11.25am), in the counselling room based in the Community Hub.
- The Drop-In service is available to all Wildern students without exception. It is an open door policy, no appointment needed.
- It would suit students that don't want/need counselling sessions, but want quick access and a chat with the counsellor for guidance/advice etc.
- These are not counselling sessions however the counsellor maintains the same confidentiality boundaries with students using the Drop-In.
- Counsellor does not share/disclose Drop-In conversations with any staff member unless there are safeguarding concerns.
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Here is our Autumn term Co-Curricular timetable of activities including our Autumn PE menu. Clubs start in the week. Please look at what is on offer to your child and discuss this with them as their might be something that they would like to get involved with. Full details are available in the Student Wildern Weekly and from that subject area.
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Legally Blonde Rehearsal Schedule 2024 Autumn Term
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Please be aware that rehearsals are subject to change depending on the progress of blocking and availability of students. A reminder to all cast members that our LB Sunday rehearsals are going to be on the 13th and 20th October. These rehearsals are from 9.30 until 4pm but the meeting/ registration time is 9.10am.
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Week Beginning September 23rd - 27th
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Week Beginning September 30th - October 4th
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Tuesday 24th September
U16 girls Football Vs Thorden ( Home)
U13 Girls Football Vs TBC (Home)
Year 7 Boys Football Vs Horndean (Away)
Wednesday 25th September
Y11 Boys B Football vs Bitterne Park ( Home)
U14 Boys Football vs St George (Away)
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Year 10 Boys Football won 5-2 against John Hanson Community College in the Hampshire Cup
Year 10 Boys Football lost to Brighton Hill Community School
Year 10 Girls Netball played in Southampton Schools District tournament
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Please see the menu for our hot food options for next week.
The main school meal deals are £3.20 which is in line with all Hampshire schools. In a meal deal, students can get one of the meal choices below with a bottle of plain water and a cookie or piece of fruit.
- either of the hot meal options,
- a jacket potato,
- a pasta pot,
- a chicken or beef burger,
- a salad pot (from the salad bar)
We encourage all families to use the free school meals eligibility checker, which can be found here, to determine if they qualify for this entitlement.
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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Our applications opened on Monday 16th September 2024 and close on Friday 14th February 2025.
More information with regards to our 2025/26 applications can be found here. Please note all information and entry requirements are subject to change, therefore we advise all to check our website regularly for updates.
Our Title video, ‘This is Barton Peveril’, is a great taster video to interest students, parents and guardians, who are researching to study at Barton Peveril. Additionally, here is the link for insight videos on each of the subjects. These videos were made to provide a variety of information.
Furthermore students can find information on our further enrichment opportunities here, known as Q-XTRA. Our subject courses can also be found here.
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Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th of September
Below is our September Open Evening event which we are hosting on the 25th and 26th of September for Year 10s and Year 11s.
This event is a great opportunity for students and parents to explore the campus, learn more about the subjects we offer and meet with current students and teachers ahead of applying. The event allows for students as well as their parents to learn about their options after GCSEs, from our wide range of A Level and vocational Level 3 courses to our extensive Q-XTRA enrichment programme. During the event you can; tour the facilities, learn more about the subjects and Q-XTRAs, experience the College's bright and energetic atmosphere as well as meet with current students and staff members.
To buy tickets for this event you can go to the teal 'Open Events' tab at the top of our website page, or follow the link below.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/barton-peveril-college
To find out more information about the event, please find it through the link below.
https://barton-peveril.ac.uk/join-us/open-events/
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A free online safety guide on TikTok.
TikTok is a free social media platform that lets users create, share and watch short videos ranging anywhere from 15 seconds to 10 minutes in duration. The app gained notoriety for its viral dances, trends and celebrity cameos and can be a creative, fun platform for teens to enjoy. Now available in 75 languages, it has more than a billion active users worldwide (as of spring 2022) and is most popular with the under-16 age bracket. In fact, a 2022 Ofcom report found TikTok to be the most-used social media platform for posting content, particularly among young people aged 12 to 17.
In the guide, you'll find tips on avoiding potential risks such as age-inappropriate content, dangerous challenges and contact with strangers.
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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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