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Friday 15th April 2016 Issue 27
IET Faraday STEM ChallengeOn 23rd March Mr Leask took a group of 6 Year 7 students to Fallibroome Academy to take part in an IET Faraday STEM challenge.
The task was to utilise the new BBC Mircobit programmable
mini computers to design a prototype of a product that could be used to help someone in some way. The team chose home and leisure.
They created two fantastic product ideas. The first would help parents limit the time children spent in isolation using technology such as games consoles and encourage better social relationships and the second was a device to warn someone when lights were left on at home, saving the user money and reducing energy use and waste.
There was only 1 point separating first and third places in the five teams taking part. The judges decision was based on the team that worked the most consistently, unfortunately we narrowly missed out on first place. All students received ‘goody bags’ and the Wilmslow High School team were awarded a digital watch each as a consolation prize. However, the honour and an attractive glass trophy went to
Fallibroome.
Special mentions for Hannah James (7TDW), whose leadership was praised by the orgnisers, and Isaac Jackson (7NMB) who overcame some difficulties to create a really effective code. Well done also to Georgina Boyle (7NMB),
Jack Loynton (7TDW), Tom Baxter (7HCP) and Katie Hardy (7BCD) for working so well together on the day, all making vital and important contribtions.
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NEWS
401 marathons in 401 days!On the 1st September 2015, Ben Smith began the mammoth challenge of running 401 marathons in 401 consecutive days. This means that he has NO days off until he is finished! This is a world record attempt but, more importantly to Ben, will hopefully raise £250,000 for two anti-bullying charities: Stonewall and Kidscape.
On Monday 11th April, Ben ran his 224th marathon in Macclesfield and 7 of our students went along to run the first mile with him. Before the run, Ben spoke a little about what he is doing and why. Out students described Ben as “friendly”, “amazing”, “determined”, “unstoppable” and “caring”.
Our students then presented Ben with a cheque for £75 for money they had raised for Stonewall and Kidscape before joining him running the first
mile of that day’s 26.4 miles around an outdoor track, some even did an extra one for added support!
Finally, Ben took a selfie with each student who had run with him for his ‘401 challenge Facebook page’. On this occasion, we broke the record for the most people to run with him to date!
It was a pleasure to meet such a truly inspirational and motivational man. He spoke of how we can all push through bad times in order to reach the amazing ones and also what can be achieved when we put our minds to it. His challenge seems almost super human and we wish him all the very best in his remaining 177 marathons.
If you would like to find out more about Ben’s challenge, run with Ben or make a donation, please go to: http://www.the401challenge.co.uk/ or text
the word BEN to 70660 to donate £5.
Ben has to eat a whopping 6,500
calories a day whilst completing the
challenge.
Over the 401 marathons, Ben will run just over 10,506 miles (the
equivalent distance between London
and Sydney).
Ben will go through approximately 21 pairs of trainers.
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Pi, pizza and apostrophesA big thank you to all the Year 11 students and their parents who attended our first Pi, Pizza and Apostrophes evening the last week of term. The informal evening aimed to provide parents with top tips and handy hints that would help them support their child in the run up to their maths and English GCSE exams.
The evening was kicked off by Dean Schneider who treated us to an inspiring and motivational speech to get everyone fired up. Students and parents then attended a maths and English workshop sandwiched with a big slice of Domino’s Pizza in-between!
If you were unable to attend this event you can find the resources provided via this link/on the website. If you require any further information please contact Mrs Mackintosh ([email protected] )for maths and Ms Yates ([email protected]) for English.
http://tinyurl.com/gvtzycz http://tinyurl.com/jq8yq94http://tinyurl.com/zvbkagj
Year 9 SkiOver the Easter break 45 excited Year 9 students enjoyed skiing and snowboarding in the beautiful Italian alpine resort of Bormio.
With snowy conditions and gorgeous sunny weather, students spent 5 hours a day learning to master the slopes, as well as participating in a wide range of evening entertainment activities.
All of the students made impressive progress in their chosen snowsport and grew in confidence.
Well done Maddy!Maddy Donald (9BDP) won the Horse of the Year Show class Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony, at Osbaldeston, Blackburn on her pony Balfour Hawkeye, a 7year old Welsh Section B. also known as Mischief.
Maddy will be competing next at the most famous horse hhow in England, in October at the NEC Birmingham. A dream come true for her, through hard work and a lot of determination.
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Chloe’s ‘Shine’ ChallengeThe 27th November issue of High Notes featured an article about student Chloe Ward H10KD who trained for and completed a sponsored walk and raised £145.46 for the Shine Charity who help people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.
This week she received a well deserved certificate and a thank you letter from Shine. Well done Chloe we are very proud of you!
Duke of Edinburgh practice hikeA group of 32 Year 11 students took a break from revision to take part in the Silver DofE practice expedition. It was an opportunity to refresh and improve navigation skills, and recall just how important it is to be ruthless when packing a rucksack that then has to be carried by you for three days! The expedition took place in the High Peak and Hope Valley. The dry weather held out although the campsites were rather muddy and there were a great many puddles to negotiate. Our campsites were as welcoming as ever – we have a good relationship with them now having used them for a number of years. On completion at the Fairholmes visitors’ centre at Ladybower reservoir, we bumped into a wedding party having photos taken with this stunning backdrop. Well done to all groups who can now look forward to the assessed expedition in July.
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NOTES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Year 11 study leaveAs you may be aware, Year 11 students are no longer granted formal study leave in line with new statutory guidance. However, a significant number of GCSE examinations will be taking
place before the half term break. For further details, and the full GCSE examination timetable, please see the school website www.wilmslowhigh.com
Students will therefore be expected to attend school until Thursday 26th May and will continue with normal timetabled lessons until this date. We are unable to grant permission for study leave before this time. After half term (week commencing 6th June) students can revise at
home and are only required to attend school to sit examinations or organised revision sessions.
Year 9 Science exam - 26th AprilAll students in Year 9 will, by Friday 15th April, receive a letter informing them that they have a science QCA Key Stage 3 National Curriculum Assessments (SATS) examination held in the Sports Hall on Tuesday 26th April 2016 during their period 5 and 6 science lessons. Click here to view letter: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Year-9-SATs-v2.pdf
This will provide the science team with an opportunity to measure progress across Key Stage 3 from Year 7 to Year 9. All students are encouraged to prepare for this thoroughly by revising using exercise books, revision guides and practising examination technique by using previous QCA Key Stage 3 National Curriculum Assessment papers and mark schemes from the internet. Key Stage 3 revision guides are available to buy from PrintWorks for £4.00.
Introducing Exam ThursdaysWe know that for some of our students exam nerves, or poor exam technique, can get in the way of their performance on the day. Therefore, in the run up to the exam season we are putting on Exam Thursdays.
These are an opportunity for Year 11, 12 and 13 students who want it, to get more exam practice before the real thing by booking themselves in for an extra exam. Students can do this on as few or as many of the Exam Thursdays as they wish.
If your son or daughter is interested in using Exam Thursdays in any of their subjects, they need to speak to their subject teacher.
Exam Thursday dates available
Thursday 21st AprilThursday 28th AprilThursday 5th MayThursday 12th MayThursday 19th MayThursday 26th May
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Dance ShowStudents from Year 7 to Year 11 will be performing in Wilmslow High School’s annual dance show on Thursday 28th April at 7pm in the main hall.
The show will be an exciting showcase of work which has been developed in extra curricular dance clubs and also a presentation of examination pieces from GCSE dance students.
Tickets are available from school and are priced at £5 adults and £4 for concessions. Please email [email protected]. for further information.
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CALENDAR
Day/date Time Venue ActivityMonday 25th April 4.30pm - 5.30pm Main Hall Wilmslow Concert Band (Love Music Trust)Thursday 28th April
7.00 - 10.00pmAnglesey Main Hall
Year 13 Maths Camp departs Dance Show
Friday 29th April INSET DAY 5Saturday 30th April Anglesey Year 13 Maths Camp returns
Week commencing 25th April 2016
Day/date Time Venue ActivityMonday 18th April
4.30pm - 5.30pmPetty PoolMain hall
Year 10 SUTS students Bronze DofE practice expedition - 2 daysLearning Support DofE overnight residentialWilmslow Concert Band (Love Music Trust)
Tuesday 19th April All day Year 10 SUTS students Bronze DofE practice hike - 2 days
Wednesday 20th April All dayPeriod 4-67.00pm
Various PEMMUMain Hall
AS and A2 PE Moderation dayPsychology visitKS4 and 5 Presentation Evening
Thursday 21st April 3.30pm - 9.30pm Radbroke Hall Young Enterprise area final presentation evening
Friday 22nd April 8.30am
3.30pm-5.30pm
Bamford to Millers DaleMain hall
Bronze DofE practice group B - departs
Hockey presentation eveningSaturday 23rd April Approx. 4.00pm Bamford to Millers
DaleBronze DofE practice group B - returns
Week commencing 18th April 2016
SPORT
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Intra ChampionshipsHot on the heels of the trampolining teams’ successes at the National Championships last month, a number of students were involved in the MSSP Intra Championships held at the school on Wednesday 23rd March.
Once again all students performed exceptionally well, ensuring that Wilmslow High School won all four team categories: U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U19 Boys and U19 Girls.
Individual results were as follows:U14 Boys Dominic Rowe (2nd), Aidan Smith (4th), Harvey Spendlow (3rd), Ethan Hughes (5th)U14 Girls Freya Hackney (1st), Clara Elder (9th), Molly Bennett (2nd), Amelia Mckay (4th), Jaya Das (6th)U19 Girls Georgia Sherrington (1st), Sara Shaanoun (3rd), Ellen Bradbury (15th), Katie O’Neil (5th)U19 Boys Jack Joyce (1st), Harry Hughes (2nd), Macmillan Bailey (3rd)
Former students in sporting spotlightSam James continued his fine run of form for Sale Sharks, scoring an outstanding try in their narrow loss against Montpellier in the quarter final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup while Tom Cruse was unlucky to finish on the losing side in London Irish’s 38-30 defeat to Harlequins in the same competition.
There was better luck for Oskar Hirskyj Douglas (left) who was part of the England Rugby 7s team that won the Hong Kong 7s Plate final on Sunday.
The Summer Sports Xtra programme started this week. Clubs are open to all. We are offering a Handball club for the first time in conjunction with Manchester Handball Club. The first handball session will take place on Monday 18th April and then run throughout
the summer term. All other clubs will run from Monday 11th April.
Results commencing 16th March
Sports X-tra: http://tinyurl.com/hoq2zvnArts X-tra: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/?p=265X-tra – Xtra: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/?p=269Previous issues of High Notes: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/?p=2239Letters sent from school: http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/?p=2043
USEFUL LINKS
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NetballOn Wednesday afternoon, the U15 netball team (left) and a combined U16 and U17’s team played against Loreto Normanhurst, an Australian touring team. The games were great and the students really enjoyed the experience. Both Wilmslow High teams played extremely well with the U15s running out convincing 37-8 winners and the U16/17 team edging a much closer game, 16-12.
FootballThe senior football team qualified for the Macclesfield and District cup final with a 5-1 win over Fallibroome on Tuesday. The team will now play for two cup titles this term on the back of winning the North West ESFA league in March.
DATE OPPONENTS 1ST 3RD/U16 U15 U14 U13 U12 SPORT16-Apr-16 BURY GRAMMAR A H A CRICKET19-Apr-16 LEE VALLEY HOCKEY AND TENNIS CENTRE A BOYS HOCKEY19-Apr-16 POYNTON HIGH SCHOOL A FOOTBALL 20-Apr-16 LORETO NORTHUMBRIA NETBALL 20-Apr-16 CALDY GRANGE A TENNIS20-Apr-16 AUDENSHAW GRAMMAR H CRICKET21-Apr-16 BOCCIA YR 2/3 OLYMPIC HALL SSCO21-Apr-16 ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR BOYS A A TENNIS21-Apr-16 POYNTON HIGH SCHOOL H A FOOTBALL 21-Apr-16 BOYS ATHLETIC RELAY COMP @ MACC TRACK A A A A ATHLETICS22-Apr-16 TRI GOLF COMPETITION (Front Field) MSSP22-Apr-16 BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL A A A TENNIS23-Apr-16 ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR BOYS A H A H CRICKET
Fixtures commencing 16th April
DATE OPPONENTS 1ST 3RD/U16 U15 U14 SPORT23-Mar-16 CHESHIRE 7S- SANDBACH lost RUGBY23-Mar-16 FALLIBROOME won TENNIS23-Mar-16 CHEADLE HIGH SCHOOL won 4-0 FOOTBALL23-Mar-16 POYNTON HS lost 2-1 FOOTBALL12-Apr-16 FALLIBROOME won 4-1 FOOTBALL13-Apr-16 Australian netball team won 16-12 won 37-8 NETBALL
COMMUNITY
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Wilmslow Park RunIf any students would like to help on Sundays at the free 2k Wilmslow junior parkrun for 4-14 year-olds, they just need to email [email protected].
We provide full training for roles ranging from marshalling, scanning barcodes, handing out finish tokens, timing or tail running. Just arrive at The Carrs by 8.45am and they’ll be finished before 10.00am.
For further details: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/wilmslow-juniors/
To help at the Saturday parkrun, email [email protected], http://www.parkrun.org.uk/wilmslow
Students need to register at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/form/ and then opt-in (‘manage my profile’, ‘email options’, select Wilmslow junior and save) so that we can send you a reminder a couple of days before. Thank you
Wilmslow junior parkrun team
Alderley & Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company AWMTC are delighted to bring you ‘West End Wonders’ on 23rd and 24th April at Mottram St Andrew Village Hall.
Directed by Tina Spiers and Alison Brander, this promises to be a celebration of some of the best songs from favourite West End shows - entertainment definitely not to be missed! If you’d like to book tickets please visit the website www.awmtc.co.uk. If you would prefer to book by post, please send your cheque for £10 per ticket made out to AWMTC, Waters Green House, Waters Green, Macclesfield, SK11 6LF. Tickets can be sent out to you by post (please include a SAE) or sent by email – please confirm your email address with your booking, and which performance you’d like to attend. Alternatively, you can call the booking line on 07506 988433 We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be a great show!
PARTY ON THE CARRS Sunday 19th June
CINEMA ON THE CARRS Saturday 18th June
Wilmslow Town Council Town Clerk Matthew Jackson announces the confirmed dates for this years ‘Party on the Carrs’ on 19th June along with exciting news that the event has once again been extended to include a ‘Cinema on the Carrs’ evening on 18th June. The ‘Party on the Carrs’ the annual event, sponsored by Wilmslow Town Council and now in its’ fifth year is to be even bigger and better this year. Along with an improved and extended line up for the Sunday, the Council will be again supporting the free outdoor cinema evening on the Carrs on the Saturday evening. Earlier this year the people of Wilmslow were given the opportunity to vote for the movie to be shown and overwhelmingly voted for voted for the 70’s musical Grease to be the movie of choice.
This year along with all the usual community events, stalls and societies, the Party on the Carrs is being extended to include a sports village where local sports groups will be able to showcase their clubs and
societies activities and the public will have the opportunity to learn more about what Wilmslow’s many sports societies and clubs have to offer.
A number of musical acts have already been confirmed for the event and this year these will be performing in a number of separate performance areas throughout the Carrs. More information on confirmed acts and participating clubs and societies can be
found on the Party on the Carrs Face Book page or via Twitter where you can follow us on @PartyCarrs
If you are the secretary or chairman of a local club, society, community or affinity group in Wilmslow and would like to showcase and promote your organisation at the Party on the Carrs please contact Helen Richards at the Town Council as we still have a few spaces available. Helen can be contacted on 01625 402907 or [email protected]
This year the selection of bouncy castles and other fun attractions for the junior visitors has been extended as has the food court which will include a full service bar service throughout the day.
Wilmslow Symphony OrchestraSt George’s Day Concert Press Release
Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra’s next concert takes place on St George’s Day, and how better to mark the occasion than by a concert of English music.
The main work is Elgar’s First Symphony, the composer at his peak, confident and flamboyant, but also romantic and expressive. It’s prefaced by his Cockaigne Overture, a countryman’s view of bustling Edwardian London. Elgar once said, regarding his Pomp and Circumstance Marches, that he had ”something of the soldier in me”.
As a change from ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ we are playing the Fifth of the Marches, a late work from 1930. But if you are in a ‘Last Night of the Proms’ mood, you can join in a novelty, a new arrangement of ‘Rule, Britannia!’ by clarinettist Geoff Thomason.Contrasting nicely with Elgar’s ebullience, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves in the distillation of the English Pastoral style, a perfect piece of countryside quiet.
Robert Chasey conducts. The concert takes place on Saturday 23rd April at 7.45pm in Wilmslow Leisure Centre. Tickets cost £12 (Concession £10, Under 18s £2).
Tickets may be obtained from the Ticket Secretary (01925 756 144), at Bang & Olufsen, Alderley Rd (01625 527666), at Therapy, Bank Sq (01625 400113), or at the door.
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