Parent Bulletin Friday 7th February
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Parent Bulletin Friday 7 February 2025
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Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildern Weekly.
My name is Dr Griscti-Perry and I am the Director of Learning for Science. Myself and my colleagues in the science department strive to create an engaging and inspiring learning environment where students can develop a deep understanding of scientific concepts. Science education is crucial for developing essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis, which are invaluable in all aspects of life. Beyond the classroom, we provide exciting enrichment opportunities to further enhance students' scientific learning. These include:
- GCSE Science Live: An interactive and engaging live show designed to bring GCSE Science to life.
- The Faraday Competition: A prestigious national competition that challenges students to think creatively and apply their scientific knowledge.
- Exciting trips to the Winchester Science Centre, Legoland, Kew Gardens, and local STEM fairs, providing hands-on experiences and inspiring future scientists.
I look forward to working with you and your children throughout their scientific journey at Wildern School.
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Whole School
Monday 10 February Week A
Tuesday 11 February Safer Internet Day & International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Tuesday 11 February Bike Doctor in for servicing and coding
Friday 14 February CPD day - School closed to students
Friday 14 - Monday 17 February Spanish trip to Madrid
Monday 17 February - Friday 21 February Half Term
Monday 24 February Week B
Thursday 27 February Parent Information Evening: Supporting your Teenager
Year 7
Tuesday 11 February SEN Parent consultation day
Tuesday 25 February Science trip to Winchester Science Centre
Year 8
Thursday 13 February Careers Speed Networking Day
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Year 9
Saturday 22 February DofE practise walk
Year 10
Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 February Head student interviews
Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 February Practice Art & Photography exams
Friday 28 February Prefect & Senior Prefect Application Deadline
Year 11
Monday 10 February Practice exams: English Language 8:45am, Maths 2pm
Tuesday 11 February Practice exams: Maths 8:45am, English Literature 11:30am
Tuesday 11 February School photo order closing date
Wednesday 12 February Practice exams: Maths 8.45am
Thursday 13 February Dance practical NEA
Thursday 27 & Friday 28 February Food practical NEA
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Duolingo competition update!
We’re into the final week. Who will win?!
Well done to Livia in year 9 who has overtaken Sam O in year 10 to the top of the leaderboard. Freya B and Aryan D are not far behind.
Mrs Miller is our most dedicated teacher, learning Irish, followed by Mrs Ramsden, learning Italian, and Mrs Cowan learning French.
Special mention to Scarlette O in year 11 who is on a 934 day streak and Kamila in year 10 with a 550 day streak!
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Are you looking to get into Teaching?
RAISE Academy Trust are a lead partner working with i2i Teaching Partnership, an outstanding provider of teacher training based at Wildern School.
School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) is a great way to train to be a teacher in your chosen subject with excellent in house training of the theory behind teaching followed by placements in 2 local schools close to your home address.
If you are interested in becoming a teacher or have questions please do come along to our open morning at Wildern School, Saturday 8th February 10am-12. Book your place here.
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Year 7 School Photo Order Closing Date
Please be advised if you have NOT yet placed your School Photograph order, the order closing date is Tuesday 11 February.
Please visit www.smileYellow.com using the passwords on the Proofcard
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No letters or reminders for Year 8 this week
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Battlefields Trip to Belgium (Ypres) and France (Somme)
Friday 3 October - Monday 6 October 2025
The History Department will be offering the opportunity for Year 10 (current Year 9) History students to enrich their experience of the History curriculum through a field trip to France and Belgium. Students will gain a detailed insight into the events of World War I at Sanctuary Wood, the underground tunnels at Vimy Ridge, the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate, the contrasting British and German cemeteries at Langemark and Tyne Cot, and the most impressive interactive state of the art Memorial Museum in Passchendaele. The cost of the trip is £390. Sign up deadline Sunday 2nd March.
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Head Student interviews this coming week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Wish them all the very best! The new team will be decided and announced on Thursday!
Prefect and Senior Prefect Application Deadline: 28th February at 3:30pm. All letters must be addressed to Mrs Oakley and Mr Kinnaird and handed into reception by the deadline.
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**More tickets secured** English trip - Macbeth at The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
We are delighted to offer your child an exciting opportunity to attend a live performance of Macbeth at The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, on Tuesday 25 March 2025 for £14.50. This experience promises to enrich their understanding of the play, a core text in the GCSE English Literature
curriculum, and bring Shakespeare’s words to life in a memorable way. Sign up deadline Thursday 13th February.
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Year 11 Art & Photography
Students are currently working on their ESA ( Externally set Assignment) worth 40% of their final GCSE grade - ESPs are running on Wednesday 5th March and Wednesday 19th March 2025 in block 2 - alongside the Drop In on a Monday evening.
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Year 11 School Photo Order Closing Date
Please be advised if you have NOT yet placed your School Photograph order, the order closing date is Tuesday 11 February.
Please visit www.smileYellow.com using the passwords on the Proofcard
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Grand Opening of the Student Hub at Wildern School: A New Era of Student Support and Wellbeing
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The grand opening of Wildern School’s Student Hub on 3rd February 2025, marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting the wellbeing and success of our students. After months of careful planning and development, this new space will serve as a dedicated resource for students to access support, develop their skills, and feel empowered to succeed both academically and personally.
The Student Hub is a reflection of our core values, focusing on student wellbeing and mental health. It provides a safe, inclusive environment where young people can feel valued, supported, and ready to take on the challenges of life and learning.
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A Vision for the Future
As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue nurturing our students' development and ensuring that every individual has access to the tools and support they need to succeed. The Student Hub represents a new chapter in Wildern School’s journey, one where student success goes hand in hand with emotional and social wellbeing.
The official opening of the Student Hub was timed to coincide with Children's Mental Health Week. Students have access to a wide range of support, a broad curriculum with a strong focus on the arts and numerous co-curricular activities. In recognition of Children's Mental Health Week, students have been able to get involved in additional mindfulness activities throughout the week. These included yoga, mandala making, and drama therapy.
Did you see us on Meridian? A huge thank you to ITV who came to film the celebration which was featured on Tuesday evenings news broadcast.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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On 11 February 2025, we will celebrate the 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This date was chosen to honor the birthday of Marie Curie, a pioneering physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of radioactivity and nuclear physics. Marie Curie remains an inspirational figure for women in science as the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields (Physics and Chemistry).
Below we would like to celebrate some amazing women who have revolutionised our understanding of the world. Their dedication, perseverance, and groundbreaking discoveries continue to inspire future generations of scientists.
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Rosalind Franklin: Her crucial X-ray diffraction images of DNA were instrumental in determining its double helix structure, a discovery that earned Francis Crick and James Watson the Nobel Prize. During her lifetime, Franklin was not credited for her key role, but years later she is recognized as providing a pivotal piece of the DNA story.
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Flossie Wong-Staal: A groundbreaking virologist whose work was crucial in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Wong-Staal was the first scientist to clone HIV and create a map of its genes, which led to a test for the virus. Thanks to her research, the first tests to diagnose HIV were developed, which significantly helped to better manage and prevent the spread of this illness.
- Jane Goodall: A renowned primatologist who revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzee behavior through years of patient observation in Tanzania.
- Katherine Johnson: A brilliant mathematician whose calculations were crucial for the success of early NASA missions, including the first American in space.
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There are many ways you can foster your child’s interest in STEM subjects:
- Discuss what they are learning in their science lessons
- Enter the annual STEM fair launching in March
- Join STEM club- after school every Monday in room 306
- Read science themed literature, for example Dragonfly Girl by Marti Leimbach, Kay's Marvellous Medicine: A Gross and Gruesome History of the Human Body and The Extraordinary Elements.
- Visit Winchester Science Centre or the London Science museum
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A huge thank you to all the employers, students and parents who made our Apprenticeship Fair last night such a success. It was fantastic to see so many young people exploring career opportunities, networking with industry professionals, and taking the next steps toward their future.
Despite a number of cancellations, the event was still a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with employers and providers to gain valuable insights into apprenticeship pathways.
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To support efforts to reduce bullying, Monster High and The Anti-Bullying Alliance have created resources for both children and parents, providing tools on how to deal with bullying. The children’s resource is guided by Monster High’s characters to empower conversations in a child-friendly way and a further resource for parents aims to help them identify signs of bullying and help their children through this.
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Sustrans Bike Doctor - Tuesday 11 February
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The Sustrans Bike Doctor will be on site on Tuesday to help with any bike issues.
They will be around when students start arriving and will give them paper tags to put on their bike depending on if they want them checked and coded or just checked.
They will be working by the bike sheds getting through as many bikes as they can before 2pm.
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National Apprenticeship Week 10-16 February 2025
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National Highways - National Apprenticeship Week
As part of our forthcoming National Apprenticeship Week celebrations, National Highways will be hosting 3 external webinars, discussing all things Apprenticeships! Whether you’re a student exploring options, or a parent exploring options for your child, our webinars will tell you all you need to know about our Apprenticeship programs.
Click here to register, or share with your network
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Live Online Q&A session for Students and Parents to kick-start National Apprenticeship Week!
Monday 10 February 2025 16.30 - 17.00
Join us this National Apprenticeship Week for a Live Q&A session dedicated to parents and students hosted by our Apprenticeships Manager, Helen Mitchell and Senior Apprenticeship Liaison Officer, James Clements. Find out more about apprenticeships with Sparsholt College Group (Sparsholt Campus, Andover Campus and University Centre Sparsholt) and get all your questions answered.
Register here for access link: https://bit.ly/SCHApprentice
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Here is our updated Spring term Co-Curricular timetable of activities.
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Barton Peveril Schools Art Competition is back!
They are inviting all Year 7-11 students to enter. If you know of any students who are looking to study Art at Barton Peveril or who enjoy art, please let them know of this competition.
Submissions must be entered by students and not by their teachers. One entry Per student.
All work has to be suitable, age appropriate and respectful of people's views and beliefs. All entries have to be complete originals, we cannot accept any artist copies or existing characters or accept existing school coursework content.
The competition will run between 3rd February 2025 - 22nd April 2025.
Year 9,10 & 11:
1st Place winner will receive a £100 Amazon Gift Card.
Two Runners Up will receive a £25 Amazon Gift Card.
Year 7 & 8:
1st Place winner will receive a £100 Amazon Gift Card.
Two Runners Up will receive a £25 Amazon Gift Card.
Please see https://bit.ly/3HBOR3n to find out more information about the competition.
If you have any questions, please email artcompetition@barton.ac.uk
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Results this week:
U13 Girls Football won 5 - 0 against The Hamble School in Southampton Schools Football League
Year 11 SSFA A League Champions after a 6-2 victory at Woodlands
As this was their last game - here is a class of 2025 honours list:
- Y9 - U14 SSFA cup winners
- Y10 - U15 SSFA League champions, and Hampshire cup winners
- Y11 - U16 SSFA League champions
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Fixtures next week:
Year 7 Boys Football v Deer Park School
Year 8 Boys Football v Deer Park School
U13 Girls Football v Wyvern College
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Year 11 Charity Football Match - Friday 28 February 2025
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Some of our Year 11 boys have arranged a charity football match in aid of the men's mental health charity Andys Man Club. Please see details below
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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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Safer Internet Day - Tuesday 11 February 2025
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Every year at Wildern we raise awareness of internet safety through Safer Internet Day.
This year’s theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online’ focuses on the increasing risks we all face from online scammers and gives students the opportunity to understand the risks: how to identify them and how to deal with potential threats.
All students will be discussing Safer Internet Day in their lessons, with several Year 8 classes joining a live lesson in the Main Hall on Tuesday 11 February from Tech She Can - a charity, working together with industry, government, and schools to improve the ratio of women in technology roles.
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