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Polesworth Matters Dear All

When I talk about the achievements of so many of our students I often make reference to them 'letting their light shine'. It is a quote from a poem read by Nelson Mandela at his inauguration as South African president The poem reads: “We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of the world Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the qualities that are within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. As we let our own Light shine, we unconsciously Give others permission to do the same.”

The message is clear, when people achieve and do so publicly they feel good about themselves and encourage others to achieve. This is why celebrating and recognising achievements is a central part of our ethos at Polesworth. Since the start of this term the following students have been referred to me for doing something exceptional. They have genuinely let their lights shine and I am extremely proud of them.

Headteacher

Jessica Adler Leah Carvel Lucy Greenwell Zak Lucas Milly Rotton

Mollie Adler Aidan Chaplin Louise Griffiths Megan Lyons-Hitchin Scott Rouse

Amelia Albrighton Oliver Chetwynd Luka Gugleta Isabella Marshall Thomas Rowland

Poppy Albrighton Owen Clark Erin Hackett Poppy Matthews Jessica Sadler

Georgia Allton Adam Coley Cory Hall Heidi Medley Bethany Sadler

Stephen Andrews Holly Cooper Harriet Hall Amelia Moger Bisola Sanusi

Charlie Asbury Richardson Evie Cotton Rose Hancock Caitlin Muddyman Archie Scott

William Baines Grace Cotton Sophie Harris Daisy Neale Katie Screaton

Amber Jane Baker Rebecca Cowie Tom Harris Powell Daisy Neate Keira Shafiq

Rosie Bant Oliver Davies Louise Harvey Emma Nelson Jacob Shakespeare

Charlie Bant Isabel Day Skye-Louise Haynes Tegan Nichols Liam Sheard

Will Barker Angel Dickson Lilly Haywood Angel Nield Olivia Shipley

Callum Barrett Charlotte Dimbleby Vici Haywood Charley O'Neill Rebekah Simpson

Erica Bassford Daniel Duggins Callum Hunt Seren Phillips Jessica Smith

Emily Beattie Christopher Dutton Luke Husselbee-Orwin Sophia Pipe Jamie Smith-Adams

Lewis Bell Jessica Edge Drew Hutchison Holly Price Ruby Spencer

Amelia Bower Atchison Shyron Edwards Evie Jenkins Emma Priestley Logan Tocker

Chloe Bramble Evie Field Lowri Jones Evie Ravenscroft Evie Wallbank

Lucy Bratt Nicole Fitzgibbon Emma Kirk Heather Robinson Elisa Watret

Cara Britton Libby Fox Kieran Law Mia Roche Robyn Watret

Alliyah Brooks Olivia Gilbert Harriett Livingstone Toby Roche Lilly Weatherson

Josie Brown Erica-Lisa Gilbert Grace Lloyd Ellie Rogers Daniel Wright

Sienna Capewell Keira Green Kiah Locke Jessica Rollings Molly Wright

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In this

issue

Headteachers Message

Curriculum

Early Finish Letter

Y8 into Y9 Curriculum Evening Letter

Poetry Competition

The Addams Family

Travel & Tourism Students of the Month

Geography Students of the Month

PE News

Octavian Droobers Orienteering News

Children and Family Centre Drop In

Contact Details

Key Dates for

February

Parents Evening 4 4th

Y11 Photographs 5th

Deadline for Prefect applications

7th

Out of Uniform 7th Y13 Science trip to Body Worlds Museum, London

12th

Y11 History trip to Raglan and Grosmont Castle

11th

CSW Talent Contest, Leamington Spa

11th

Dance Showcase, 6.30pm, Main Hall

11th

Break up for Half Term

14th

Y12/13 English trip, Jane Eyre, Lichfield Garrick Theatre

13th

Early Finish, 1.10pm 13th

Year 8 into 9 evening 13th

When did you last update

your child’s information? We collect personal data on our students when they start school

in Year 7 but it is your responsibility to update these details on ‘My Child’ as they change

throughout the years e.g. change of address, mobile numbers, medical details etc..

For school trips, it is vitally important that your child’s medical and contact details are up to

date so the trip leader is fully aware of any requirements

such as allergies, asthma, dietary needs and so on.

Please email mychild@thepolesworthschool.com if you

have problems updating your child’s details at any time.

Thank you for support with this.

We have once again been through a process of reviewing the curriculum offer for our Key Stage 4 students as the options process for Year 8 starts next week, leading to the curriculum information evening for Year 8 parents on the 13th February. This year reviewing the courses that we offer has been part of a larger piece of work, reviewing the curriculum which we offer to students across Years 7 to Year 13. By “curriculum” we mean all of the activities which have an effect on students’ learning, development and achievement as individuals. Therefore, we see the curriculum as including:

The formal programme of timetabled lessons;

All extra-curricular and out of school activities;

The way students and teachers treat each other;

The organisation, management and leadership of the school.

At the Polesworth School we believe that a well-structured and carefully planned, sequenced curriculum alongside high quality teaching is the foundation upon which our student’s achievement is built. Heads of Department and Subject Leaders, who are experts in their subjects, review their offer and carefully construct a curriculum that promotes a deep understanding of a wide range of topics which are clearly built upon prior learning within our school and the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Teachers plan learning that allows pupils to embed and recall knowledge through techniques such as interleaving of topics and spaced retrieval practice. This builds firm foundations for progression and achievement. It is through this that we believe that we meet our commitment to delivering a curriculum with the individual student at the centre and which meets our curricular aims; To deliver a curriculum with breadth, balance, coherence and progression for all students in order to:

Pass on the essential knowledge and skills needed to be well-rounded and well-educated individuals who are able to make a difference to the society in which they live

Create autonomous and ambitious learners as preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life

Develop their potential through personal development, positive relationships and the development of individual talents

LGBT History Month (February 2020)

Poetry Competition!

This year the theme for LGBT History Month is “Poetry, Prose and Plays” so we are launching a poetry writing competition here at school.

Your entry does not need to be entirely based on the theme of LGBT but can include any or all aspects of things to do with equality, acceptance, love, identity, peace, pride, human rights, reconciliation, community, togetherness etc.

Your entry should be no longer than 1 side of A4 either typed or handwritten, and should be submitted to Mr Barber by the 14th February. You can enter more than one poem if you wish. There will be a prize for the winning poem and hopefully we may be able to create an anthology of poems from the competition. There will be a box to post your entries into in the Study Centre or you can hand them to Mr Barber in Tomlinson Hall.

The Addams Family was an absolute

triumph. We would like to

congratulate all of the cast and crew on

their dedication, creativity and

excellent performances over a whole

week. We are just so very, very proud

of you. Stand by for our summer

productions and Grease 2021.

Mrs. Leftwich-Lloyd, Mrs. Glover,

Mr. Brookes, Mrs. Stone, Miss Higgins,

Mrs. Tocker

Travel & Tourism Student of the Month

January 2020

Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13

Millie

Grogan

Amelia

Curtis

Mia

Swift

Natasha

Sansome

Jessica

Cole

Hope

Everitt

Daniel

Bushell

Malachi

Welsh

Neive

Kerby

Geography Students of the Month January 2020

Harriet Hall Y9

Jack Lincoln Y9 Jessica Adler Y9

Amarise Robbins Y9 Sam Kind Y9

Oliver Robertson Y10 Keanna Russ Yu Y10

Isabelle Marshall Y10 Katie Baines Y10 Ava Long Y10 Sam Gibbins

Will Matthews Martyn Phillips Y11 Hope Collard Y11 Charlie Howell Y12 Issie Sanders Y13 Emma Perry Y13

Charles Heath Y7 Ellie Barber Y7

Isabelle Stevenson Y7

Oliver Watson Y7

Sophie Allwood Y7 Katie Lawrence Y7

Zoe Kester Y7

Kiah Locke Y7

Della Clamp Y8

Charlotte Haywood Y8

Thomas Brown Y8

Joshua Gray Y8 Imogen Bird Y8

Jay Banks Y8

Sophia Pipe Y8

Libby Fox Y8

PE News Football

Our amazing Yr 9 girls football won the

north Warwickshire tournament and will now go forward to represent The

Polesworth school at the county finals.

Well done Alicia Fearing, Gracie Ford,

Lillie Owen, Charley O’Neil, Ruby Stowe,

Demi Reid and Megan Brain.

Athletics

Well done to the boys and girls Yr 8

Athletics teams who both came 2nd

by less than 10 points out of potential

500 points. Well done.

Badminton

Congratulations to U14 and U16 boys

and girls badminton teams in well

fought matches against Higham Lane.

Contact Us The Polesworth School

Dordon Road Dordon

Tamworth Staffordshire

B78 1QT

Telephone Number :01827 702205 Fax Number : 01827 702206

School email for general queries : To inform us your child is absent : admin@thepolesworthschool.com attendance@thepolesworthschool.com

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Library

Opening times:

Monday–Thursday: 8.15am – 4.00pm Friday: 8.15 am – 3.30 pm Students and Staff may use the facilities before and after school, or during break and lunchtime for book selection, research or for a quiet place to sit and do homework. Alternatively, there is a broad range of magazines and newspapers, chess and Sudoku and other games to challenge the little grey cells!

In addition to the Library is a dedicated Sixth Form area. This is a quiet study area which is available for Year 12 and 13 students to use during their free periods.

Don’t forget, you can check all term dates

on our website - www.thepolesworthschool.com

Parent Pay Shop Parent Pay Shop items

available to purchase are School Ties, Revision Guides, Calculators and Art Supplies.

Click on www.polesworthschool.com and then click on the shopping trolley.

Letters Think you’ve missed a letter from school?

Our letters—including Trip letters— can be found on our website under the School Life section.

Lost Property See Student Services where all

lost property is kept. Also be aware there will be a display of all

lost property at each Parents’ Evening .

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