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www.pershore.worcs.sch.uk/newsletterOctober/November 2009newsletterInternational School Award for PHSPershore High School is one of sixteen schools nationally to receive an International School Award.Pictured, left to right: Megan Chitty, Rhianna Jacobs, Hannah Fowler, Olivia Harbridge, Katie Clasen, SamuelVerralls and Harry Mallinson.Please turn to page 10 for more informationDiary DatesNOVEMBER3rd Years 12 & 13 Parents’ Evening - 4.30-7.00pm13th Year 10 Maths Modular GCSE Exam19th Year 10 Science GCSE Exam20th Year 8 & Year 10 Progress Checks issued24th Year 8 & Year 10 Parent and Tutor Evening4.30-7.00pm24th Parents’ Panel in Training Room - 7.00pm27th Year 9 & Year 11 Progress Checks issuedDECEMBER3rd Sixth Form Open Evening - 6.30-9.00pm7th Year 11 Mock Exams begin8th Song for Christmas Competition - 7.00pm14th Senior Citizens Coffee Morning - 10.30am15th Year 10 GCSE Drama Pantomime16th Carol Service for Year 10 and Sixth Form11.30am16th Carol Service for Parents & Friends - 7.30pm17th - Carol Service for Year 8 and Year 9 - 11.30am18TH EARLY CLOSURE - 1.20PMCHRISTMAS HOLIDAYSATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2009TO SUNDAY 3RD JANUARY 2010JANUARY4TH SCHOOL RE-OPENS11th Year 10 HPV Vaccinations21st Year 11 Parents Evening -4.30-7.00pm26th Year 8 HPV VaccinationsCorbett’s Column: 3 Governors’ Meeting: 4 Governors’ New Agenda: 5 Art: 6 Debating: 7The Duke of Edinburgh Award: 7 Drama: 8 English: 8,9 International Dimension: 10Modern Foreign Languages: 10 Mathematics: 11 Science: 11 Sport: 12 Visits and Trips: 12Year News: 14,15 Student News: 16,17,18 Reply Slip: 20

HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIMEAs you will be aware a high level of attendance at school is essential if students are to benefit fully fromthe education provided for them. Research has shown that there is a clear link between high levels ofattendance at school and high levels of attainment.It is important to minimise the amount of time a student is absent from school and I would therefore askthat serious consideration is given to alternative dates before requesting holidays during term time.It is important that you are aware that schools do not have to agree absence for a holiday and that morethan 10 days school absence in a year will not be authorised unless there are exceptional circumstances.If a holiday is not agreed in advance it can be recorded as unauthorised absence which could result in areferral to the Education Welfare Service.If you do have to ask permission for term time absence you should be aware that:-■ Requests must be made in writing to the school at least four weeks prior to the holiday departure dates.Forms to request holidays are available from Student Services.■ It is essential that you avoid times/dates when your child would be preparing for or taking examinationsor important tests. Please contact the school if you require further information.■ Schools will consider each request individually and will take into account the effect the absence will haveon the student's education and the previous attendance record. Guidelines provided by WorcestershireCounty Council indicate that if the student's level of attendance falls below 90% it is not appropriate togrant term time leave unless in exceptional circumstances.Chess ClubHAVE YOU MADE THE RIGHT MOVE?There are a lot of winners in theChess Club. And roughly the samenumber of losers.The Chess Club helps students sharpen theirstrategies and think ahead.Chess Club is on Monday andFriday lunchtimes in room 39.Draughts and other games areavailable. There is also mathematicshomework help.If you wish to join, just come along.EVERYONE ISWELCOMEMr SegarSTAFF INTERNAL TELEPHONEExtension NumbersPA to HeadteacherMrs. A. Davenport 256Deputy HeadteacherMr. P. Hanson 227Deputy HeadteacherMr. A. Nockton 224Assistant HeadteachersMr. G. Booth 229Mrs. I. Forbes 337Heads of YearYear 8 - Mr. H. Evans 235Year 9 - Mr. P. Watson 254Year 10 - Miss G McPherson 271Year 11 - Mrs. J. Higginbotham 235Head of Sixth FormMr. J. Howell 253Assistant Head of Sixth FormMiss E. Bliss 240Sixth Form Support OfficerMrs. Jo McKenzie 240Business ManagerMr. Russell Dalton 265Attendance AdministratorMrs. Julie Hyde 323Student ServicesMrs. Emma Pleciak 330Reception 02

Corbett’s ColumnLearning Ambassadors and Parents' PanelI am pleased to be able to report upon two very excitingdevelopments in our efforts to more fully involvestudents and their parents in our work at Pershore HighSchool. During the penultimate week of this half term,fourteen specially trained Year 11 students visitedcertain lessons in the role of 'student researchers oflearning'. These 'Learning Ambassadors' were notthere to make judgements, but to provide teacherswith feedback on the learning experience and togenerate good practice key messages. After halfterm they will go out to one of our two partner schools,Farmor’s School in Gloucester, to repeat the process;whilst youngsters from Finham Park in Coventry willcome to Pershore.In addition, we have now had twomeetings of the Parents’ Panel.Once again, members of the panelare expected to participate in areasof the school’s ongoing work andnot to judge it. Things that we arelikely to explore over the next fewmonths include contributing toongoing debates in school on thefuture of homework, on-line reporting and even moreeffective governance. For those parents who cannotattend the panel meetings, future parents’ evenings willallow you the opportunity to give your views throughon-line questionnaires.The reason for existence of the Parents’ Panel is thatgovernors and PHS staff hear ideas from parents onthe future development of Pershore High School.Issues discussed at the last meetings:■■■■■■■■■■■■School visitsThe introduction of on-line reporting fromSeptember 2010, and the positioning of reportson the calendar.Ingredients in Food TechnologyShould there be a Year 11 Common Room?Parents EveningsMusic - the formation of the new Senior Bandand the proposed Austrian visit.HomeworkMissing items from the websiteTriple ScienceGCSE resultsE-mailing the next newsletterThe parents meeting with GovernorsEmailing StaffBuildingsIf you are unsure who to contact,and in order to avoid unnecessaryfrustrations, could I ask that parentsemail Heads of Year or LeadershipTeam members in the first instancewith any queries . This will allow usto direct you to the relevant memberof staff in the most efficient mannerpossible.This is currently the lull before thestorm. Although nothing is certainin the current economic climate,we eagerly anticipate threedevelopments starting very earlyin January. The first is theinternal refurbishment of themain block to create an improvedMathematics, Business Studies and office base.Finally...An improvement to our busbay and car parking facility isexpected to follow. Finally wehave been chosen to have anarea adjacent to our currentdining room developed tofacilitate the offering of theDiploma in Hospitality to SouthWorcestershire students.May I thank all staff and students for their efforts in avery busy half term. Do have an enjoyable break.E-newsletterClive CorbettThank you to all parents who have already signedup to receive an email copy of the newsletter.We are now printing less than we were before.If you have not already signed up please go to theschool website and let us know that you do not needa paper copy. Thank you for your help in cuttingdown on unnecessary waste.Next meeting of the Parents’ PanelTuesday 24 th November 2009in the Training Room at 7.00pmDetails of the Governors’ Meeting with Parents onpage 4.100 CLUB - SEPTEMBER WINNERS£60 No 222 J Murphy£40 No 26 C Tucker£20 No 203 D Wheatley£10 No 63 S Bird3

Governors’ Meeting with Parents14 th October 2009Present: Clive Corbett Phil Hanson Andrew NocktonLeonie Woodward Felicity Ash Julie HemmingSiobhan Bourn Katie IngramRob Phillips Steve Bessant Nicci GowTrevor West Graham Booth Russell DaltonApologies Nick Young Melanie ChippendaleThere has for some years now been no legal requirement for a governors' meeting with parents and the fact thatonly five parents attended, linked to the steady growth of the Parents' Panel, has led to the decision that there willbe no further meetings of this kind. All parents who attended have been invited to come to the next Parents'Panel on Tuesday 24 th November at 7pm in the Training Room, and this is an invitation that extends to allparents.Governors provided a list of possible issues for consideration: the changing role of governors, future finances,examination performance, tracking of student performance / on-line reporting, Training School/TechnologyCollege, subject and curriculum developments (including Humanities, Learn2), Key Stage 3 tests and teacherassessments, homework, Learning Ambassadors / 100% project, Diploma development, vertical tutoring,attendance and building projects, and the following were discussed:-■ Rob Phillips explained the work that is going on to re-think the role of Governors in the school and elsewhere inthis newsletter is a summary of work done thus far;■ Catering – the notion of a 'cashless' or card system was raised. The issue of this or a biometric system is thecost, although certain advantages are undeniable;■ School Day – although it was appreciated that 1.20pm is a late start for lunch, there are ample opportunities foreating at break at 11.00am. There have been undoubted advantages for the quality of learning, however. It wasagreed that there is a problem for those students who do a number of activities at lunchtime, but resolution isdifficult;■ Uniform – the recent uniform 'crack down' has brought improvements, but we remain vigilant. There are noplans to change the current uniform rules;■ Mr Nockton explained that the once a week Learn2 lesson has been introduced with some success into Year8. This lesson focused on the skills of learning. The approaches developed in this lesson has caused the schoolto start to look afresh at the role of homework from September 2010 – staff groups, parents and students willcontribute to our discussion;■ Mr Nockton also outlined the work of 14 trained Learning Ambassadors who started giving feedback on theirlearning experience to teachers from 15 th October. It was stressed that they are not making judgements onteachers but identifying what in their opinion is good practice that can be shared;■ Questionnaires – parents were reminded that we will be seeking their views at Parents' Evening via on-linequestionnaires. We will be seeking staff and student views in a similar fashion;■ Vertical Tutoring – although Mr Corbett was at pains to point out that no decision has yet been made, adecision will be made for the start of the 2010-11 academic year – there may be no change. Advantages anddisadvantages were discussed, including whether it would involve the whole school or just Years 8 to 11, andlinks to the house system;■ The Parents’ Panel is in its early stages, but it is very much hoped that parents will contribute to discussions onkey school development issues;■ On-line reporting – this will be available for parents from September 2010.■ The International Baccalaureate – we had considered its introduction into the Sixth Form about two years ago,but the cost and its effect upon the viability of other 'A' Level subjects caused us not to take it forward;■ Rewards and sanctions – concern was expressed at rewards missing out the 'silent majority'. This was one ofthe reasons for the introduction of the Tutor Award. However, we will look at this again through a StaffDevelopment Group and talking with students.If you have any views on any of the issues outlined above, or wish to raise others, please either e-mailMr Corbett or call, or come to the Parent Panel in the Training Room on Tuesday 24 th November at 7 pm.4

Governors get going with new Agenda….!You may think that your school Governors are a shy lot who stay firmly out thespotlight.Well, all this could change in the near future as a new project to bring Governors involvement in Pershore HighSchool up to speed with the latest Information Technology takes off over the next few months. The project hasbeen enthusiastically endorsed by head teacher Clive Corbett who has expressed his keen interest in seeingGovernors more proactively involved in the future development of the school.A Steering Group led by Chairman, Rob Phillips and Vice-Chair, Nick Young have proposed some radical newideas to bring the work and expertise of Governors into sharper focus so that their role can be more clearlyunderstood by parents as well as staff and students.At the heart of the project will be a dedicated Governors area on the School Website. This will start offmodestly with brief profiles of each Governor but will hopefully be extended fairly quickly to include a messageand discussion board area as well as create opportunities to share ideas and information using the specificexpertise of individual Governors. The responsibility for developing the first stages has been taken on byClaire Rushton who is our project link with the staff of PHS and fellow Governor Trevor West who will be ableto apply his experience of working with the media.Further developments that the working party are considering are to review the structure of the Governing bodyto bring it more into line with changes that are being made by the school in its approach to developing thelearning experiences of students. In addition we intend to recommend a more robust induction process fornew Governors so that they can contribute effectively from an early stage.Finally, Governors are considering the quality standard, ‘Governor Mark’ which acknowledges the level ofexpertise that a Governing body has achieved in relation to standards identified by Government Inspectors.This may not be achievable immediately but will give governors a `benchmark` to aim for before the nextOfsted inspection comes around.Your school Governors are recognising that as part of a multidisciplinary approach to running a communitybased school such as Pershore they do indeed need to be more visible and available to work alongside thestaff and other stakeholders in PHS not least of whom are the parents. To this end they hope that the newinitiatives will encourage more contact with parents and create better opportunities to enhance the contributionof Governors overall.If anyone is interested in knowing more please contact Chairman, Rob Phillips or Vice-Chair, Nick Young,through the school.Setting the Agenda for the coming year:PHS Staff were brought together on the 3 rd September for the annual ‘start of year’ meeting.Staff were warmly congratulated by both the Chair of Governors, Rob Phillips and the Headteacher, CliveCorbett for outstandingly successful examination results this year. This was truly a big step forward on thepathway to achieving the deserved recognition that PHS has the potential to become an outstanding centreof education.However, both Rob and Clive in their respective words to the staff emphasised that the educational function isnot just about examinations and that we must focus on the need to emphasise the worth of all studentswhether they have strong academic potential or whether their assets lie in other directions. Pershore, as acommunity based comprehensive school must serve the needs of all students in helping them to make themost of their educational experience and putting them onto the best pathway for life that that can be achieved.The message was emphasised by Clive’s reference to Cecil Beaton’s words pointing to the potential we allhave if we are encouraged to ‘step outside the box’ of conformity and by the pledge of ‘No child left behindon my shift’!To summarise, we need to keep striving to improve our performance as a school in all directions by doing thebest for each and every youngster who comes to Pershore.5

ArtWoodchester Mansion Trip/Photography Shoot DayA group of 24 Photographystudents from Years 12 and 13went on location with theircameras and tripods to thebeautiful Woodchester Mansion,a 17 th Century gothic mansionhouse situated in the rolling hillsof the Cotswolds.It was a beautiful day as wewound our way down thepicturesque valley set on thegrounds of an old amphitheatre.Students had been responding tothe work of photographerFrancesca Woodman, looking tocapture identity and representabsence and presence.They were well equipped with avariety of props and had great funstaging their photographs.This work will form the basis ofsome of their AS/A2 courseworkmodules. The day proved to beinvaluable and was a chance forthe students to practice technicalaspects of using both film anddigital cameras. The students areto be congratulated on their hardwork and exemplary behaviour.Miss BakerLeft: Woodchester MansionBelow: Students on location in thegothic mansion.6

DebatingTaylor Trophy Debating CompetitionOn Wednesday, 23 rd Septemberat 7.00pm Chloe Bitcon and JackRiley were engaged in hot debatewith Malvern College discussingthe relevance of homework.The Taylor Trophy is a debatingcompetition solely for studentsin Year 11 and as there werefour teams and three places,competition was fierce.Chloe opened the debate bydefining the motion 'This housewould ban homework' and offeringsome alternative suggestions totraditional homework; as well asarguing competently whyhomework is such an issue forteenagers.Jack carried on this point of viewvery strongly with some humorousanecdotes stating that he wouldrather do anything than homework.Both Chloe and Jack debatedclearly and confidently, but hadthey done enough?After fending off some interestingcomments from the floor it wastime to wait for the results. MrsIddon, Mr Callaghan, Miss Harperand Mrs Durrant sat nervouslyhoping that Pershore High Schoolwould be successful…and wewere. Chloe and Jack are throughto the next round of the TaylorTrophy and will be debating againon Wednesday, 14 th October.The motion is 'This house wouldinstall child curfews' and Jackand Chloe are the opposition.Jack was commended by theadjudicator for his oratorical skills.As well as this Luke Gordon andElla Percival are participating inthe Eyres Monsellcompetitionon Friday, 16 thOctober.We will keep you updated.by Mrs DurrantSTOP PRESS...Chloe and Jack made it through tothe finals of the Taylor Trophy, weare yet to hear when and wherethat will take place. UnfortunatelyLuke and Ella did not win theEyres Monsell Competition onFriday night but have been invitedto London by Sir Michael Spicer tohave a look around the Housesof Parliament.Thanks to Mr Callaghan and MissHarper who supported Jack andChloe and to Mrs Iddon and MrsDurrant who supported Luke andElla.The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award SchemeIt is that time of year again, whenwe introduce both Bronze andSilver Award to Year 10 and 12.What a response. Due to timeconstraints for next year, therewere only 36 places for the BronzeAward.Within 24 hours of the letters goinghome 63 students had broughtback their reply slips andenrolment forms.Mrs Higginbotham and I were sooverwhelmed by this response thatwe have decided to accept these63 students who were so eager toparticipate in this award. We alsohave a reserves list of ten studentswho are waiting to take the placeof anyone who drops out.Due to large numbers nowinvolved in the Bronze Award,the training will have to start afterschool in the New Year. We willsend out more details nearer thetime. The Silver Award is also upin numbers, which is great news.Any student whocompleted theirBronze or SilverAward earlier thisyear, please getyour log books tous for signing off, especially if allsections are now complete.Congratulations to Stacey Baileyand Jessica Smith who are first toreceive the new look Certificateand Badge for completing theirBronze Award.BBC Food and Farming AwardsPershore High School Chef, Andy Taynton,recently impressed the judges of the BBCRadio 4 programme, The Food Programme.Although there were hundreds of nominationsPHS managed to get through to one of the finalstages.Andy Taynton, Chef,pictured left,with some of thePHS catering staff.7

DramaRehearsals are now wellunderway for FAME.These will normally beafter school on Mondayand Wednesdays.It is important to let usknow if you cannotattend, thank you.Most notifications of any changes,extra rehearsals, will be by email,so keep checking.There will also beauditions OPEN TO ALL(although not suitable forany with main roles inFAME) in December for aplay which I will be taking tothe Worcestershire TheatreFestival (for One Act Plays) at thebeginning of March.This will take placeat the SwanTheatre,Worcester.More news tofollow…First DayI wake up early morning,As my alarm clock goes,Time to have a shower,And get on my new clothes,I'm feeling really nervous,I hope that no one knows.Good luck, behave,do well, come on,Says mum at 8:25,Just then I get that gut feeling,That makes me feel alive.I walk right to the entrance,Trying to get through,Making my way into them,Whilst watching people zoom,After getting to the Quad,I shuffle to my room.Off I go to Physics now,Who is it that I see?'Hello Owen' says my friend,Who sits down next to me,We talk to one another,Oh yeah his name's Ollie.Some lessons gone it's time for lunch,The scent of it smells great,I'd better move in quickly though,To make sure I'm not late,People running out of food,Is something that I hate.Now it's time to go back home,What a brilliant day,I'd never thought I'd have such fun,When I was back in May,Thank you Miss and thank you Sir,It's been brilliant by the way.by Owen TaylorEnglishNational Poetry WeekTheme - 'Heroes and Heroines'HeroineShe is my light, my beacon of hope,With her by my side, I know I can cope.Whizzing me round from place to place,I'm always so proud and never disgraced.Football and rugby she is there by my side,Eyes wide and smiling and glowing with pride.I'd love to say thank you so very much,But I know my heart, it will never be enough.A heroine such as her, there could be no other,Kind and always caring, I'm so glad she's my mother.by Ryan CooperHeroes – Cleanersand LitterpickersConstantly they fight against,Human nature’s worst offence;To throw things down and walk away,People do it every day.Procrastination everywhere,Litter lying here and there,It only takes one idle person,To make our filthy hallways worsen.Yet the heroes battle on,Their constant struggles never won,Never noticed but always there,They ar e selflessness beyond compare.So think and actto help them win,Just put some litterin the bin,And then our worldwill be complete,With no more litteron the street.by Sophie Harbridge8

Our heroesStanding proud,gun in hand.Looking over theirprotected land.Like a tree, big and tall.They are there prepared to fall.Army colour green and brown.Always smiling never a frown.On the plane, nearly home.Everyone waiting, never a moan.Walking down the busy streets,Turning around ready to greet.Everyone here is proud of youWe're all privileged due to whatyou do.by Isobel Rigg and Zoe RamsdenHeroines and HeroesFlying through a comic book worldBattling creatures in days of old.Everyone thinks that of heroesBut compared to everyone elsethey’re zeros.Real life heroes save the day.Ready to go whenever it may.Nurses, doctors, firemenand police tooAll ready to look after you.One word can say what we think.To say to people whofix the missing link.A six letter word,but means so much more.THANKS to you all.by Laura AdcockThe Incredible HulkDon’t Make Him Angry,Don’t Make Him Sad,Because if you do this,He’ll turn green and bad.He’s a Man or Monster,Skin that’s green or white,Can be kind or fierce,Puny muscles of might.When he comes to town,People start to scream,Because everyone knowsHe’s the green killing machine.The Incredible Hulk is angry,He’s a bulldog coming to kill.Hi there Mr HulkPlease don’t be a killerUse your powers to the maxBe in a movie thriller.by Rory HarrisonDoctor Who?My Hero is funny,Though why, I don’t know.He is strange, daring,A tough act to follow.He’s been through wars,Fought terrible monsters.He laughs in the face of danger,His anger raging throughthe universeHe flies in a spaceship,Through time and through space.Like a star blazingin the moonlit sky,He falls down to earth,sometimes.On alien planets,He stands tall, smartand brave.Courageous and miraculous,Saving the world.He walks, unnoticed,In the shadow in the darkBut the people who know him,Trust him to do what’s right.He’s a mysterious man,And he’ll always leavewith a smile.Thanks once again,you’ve helped me so much,I’ll re-pay the favourby buying you lunch.by William HornbrookGecko Guy HeroHe is shiny greenGreener than grass.He is a lean, meanmachine,He can climbup glass.He can fly offthe highest roof,in a poof!People who take the mick,they’ll see him coming.They’ll be gone in a tick,I told you he was coming.So just shout,He’ll surely be about.Hero!9by Jacob LaurenceMy super hero saves the day,She does it for freeYou don’t have to pay,Helping others, that’s her job,Pulling people out,a screaming mob.She’s amazing and so caring,When it comes to funshe’s so daring,She’s so clever and unique,No one else gets to speak.After all it’s having fun,That means she’s theNumber 1 mum.by Amy WilliamsGrandpaYou always tell me suchinspiring things,You lift me up on your knowingwings.You lived as a child throughWW2,You’re hard to budge -you stay put through and through.Your kind loving face -like no-one else,Your gentle warm smilemakes chocolate melt!People would bow down to youas you enter a castle,Your gown in the light surewould dazzle.Everyone knows how fab you are,Such a good friend - people getstuck to you like tar.I want to say thank you forhelping me so much,Your care and time I will holdwith an iron clutch.by Alice Hulbert

International DimensionInternational School Award for PHSA special status has been awarded to PHS forthe fourth time in recognition of its links withinternational schools.The school has achieved full International Schoolstatus which has been accredited for the nextthree years, and is one of only sixteen schoolsto hold the award on four occasions.As a result of good practice in curriculumbasedinternational work, the school has beenrecommended for the Link2Learn Awardswhich celebrate excellence and innovation ininternational school partnerships.George Alagiah presents International School Award toSimon Kemp, Head of MFL.Modern Foreign LanguagesOn Friday, 25 th September thecanteen was transformed into aEuropean Food Hall for the day.Students had the opportunity totaste a variety of delicious mealsfrom across Europe. Theseincluded sauerkraut and Germansausages; a "confit poulet" fromFrance and lasagne followed bytiramisu from Italy. Studentshelped to design and createmenus and posters advertising theday which marked European Dayof Languages and it gave theman insight into different cultures onthe continent.Pictured, from left to right:Laura Christopher, Fred Badham,Katie Baston and Nathaniel Dufton.Other activities included a EuroQuiz which proved extremelypopular and fiendishly difficult.Congratulations go to IsaacSimmons 10I who won first prizeand a £10 WH Smith voucher.Finally, the MFL Department arepleased to announce the creationof the "Languages Academy".This is to honour students whohave shown high levels oflinguistic excellence and a willingnessto participate in lessons.Félicitations!Mr KempStudents enjoying their lunch at the European Food DayFrench:Year 8Natasha BennettJeremy ArrowEliza MaybankGeorgina LongfieldCaroline AshVicky RadburnKatie BastonNathan BoothLaura WhittingtonGerman:Year 8Christian BennettKatie BastonJames NealJames ManningYear 9Ryan CooperSophie HarbridgeOliver KnightMartha RobinsonOliver PikeAdam ReevesLaura StantonIsobel LeachYear 9Oliver KnightJack HancockBeth CorbettCiara BromleyCharlotte LawtonScott Holden10

MathematicsSave Money and SucceedFollowing the success of last year’s amazing calculator offer, we havenegotiated another excellent deal for pupils at Pershore High School.Your child needs his or her own scientific calculator to succeed.Calculators vary tremendously and borrowing one at the last minute canbe disastrous. Doing a calculator examination without one is like doingthe pole vault without a pole.At PHS, we recommend a good quality scientific calculator. This will cost£8 in Tesco. However, we can sell them to pupils for just £5.In addition, the Mathematics Department has a variety of revisionresources and equipment available for students to buy - just bring themoney in to your maths teacher or to Miss Morgan in Room 29.Scientific calculator - £5Revision Guides- £2.25 or £2.75KS3 Workbook with answers - £2.25KS4 Workbook with answers - £3.25 or £3.75Other equipment - pens, rulers, protractors– prices vary from 5p to 30pGCSE Mathematics Practice PapersWe are selling six complete GCSE examination paperswith solutions for just £2.50.Just bring the money to your Mathematics teacher andpick up the pack.Want to improve yourgrade in Maths?Did you know we subscribe towww.mymaths.co.uk?Login is 'pershore' - passwordavailable from your teacher.The website has a huge numberof interactive online resources tohelp with revision. You can raiseyour Key Stage 3 level or GCSEgrade if you use the boostermaterials. There are boosterpacks for Key Stage 3 studentsto help them achieve a level 4,or raise their level to 5/6. Thereare also booster packs forstudents wanting to improve theirGCSE grade from D to C, C to Band A to A*. There are onlineworksheets which give instantfeedback on all topics on thesyllabus as well as plenty ofuseful and fun games to helpimprove your mental arithmeticskills.If you havenot alreadystartedusing thiswebsite forrevision,start today.ScienceATTENTION: YEAR 10 &11GCSE ScienceRevision GuidesThe Science Department will be selling GCSE revision guides at thereduced price of £2.75. There are two books available, one for Year 10 andone for Year 11,or three books if you are studying separate sciences.Simply give the correct amount of money or a cheque made payable to‘Worcestershire County Council’, to Mrs Schaathun in S11 or Mrs Tarring in S10.(In a sealed envelope with your name and tutor group on the outside please)Buy early before stocks run out.11

SportThomas is the Under 16 National Hill Climb ChampionThomas Ward, has become theBSCA (British Schools CyclingAssociation) National Hill ClimbChampion for the Under 16 agecategory, which took place onGorcott Hill near Redditch onSaturday, 8 th August.Thomas completed the course injust under one minute and wasfour seconds off the hill record.Visits and TripsStudents from Pershore HighSchool were honoured to be ableto lay poppy wreaths on behalf ofthe Royal British Legion during arecent visit to Belgium. Year 10and 11 students were in Belgiumduring a half term visit to the WorldWar One battlefields and took twowreaths given to them by thePershore branch of the RoyalBritish Legion. 39 students set offvery early on Friday, 23 rd Octoberaccompanied by Mr Burrows,Mr Nockton, Ms Herbert, MrsCookson Smith and Mr Turfrey.Our journey through the ChannelTunnel was uneventful, althoughsome students were disappointednot to be able to see any fish outof the carriage windows.Arriving in Belgium they laid onewreath at the memorial to thesoldiers of the WorcestershireRegiment in the village ofGheluvelt. The regiment wasinvolved in an important counterattack against the advancingGerman army in October 1914.They re-captured the villageof Gheluvelt despite beinghugely outnumbered. Theregiment lost over 100 menbut their action prevented amajor German breakthroughand avoided the necessity for ageneral retreat by the Frenchand British armies. Worcester'sGheluvelt Park was opened in1922 to commemorate theWorcestershire regiment'sheroic action.The students later travelled to thetown of Ypres. They visitedFlanders Field Museum in theYpres Cloth Hall, which wasrestored and rebuilt after the endof World War One. After themuseum visit everyone had thechance to explore the town centreHe had to enter this event underthe name of his school and thishas now put Pershore HighSchool into the record books.Thomas said that he wasexpecting to do well but was notexpecting to win because anothercompetitor was in the BritishCycling Talent Team.of Ypres to sample and buy someof the finest Belgian chocolate.Later, after dinner in a restaurantthe students attended the historicLast Post ceremony at the MeninGate. This moving ceremony hastaken place every night since1929. The only exception to thiswas during the four years of theGerman occupation of Ypresduring the Second World War.The daily ceremony was insteadcontinued in England. DuringFriday evening's ceremony specialtributes were paid to the SherwoodForesters with the Lord Mayors ofNottinghamshire and Derbyshire inattendance. At the end of theceremony the second Pershorewreath was laid alongside themany other tributes to the fallenof World War One.After a long and tiring dayeveryone relaxed with a gameof Ten Pin Bowling at the localbowling centre. Alex Pinchin wasthe overall champion at bowlingwhile Mr Nockton proved to be abit of a hustler when it came toplaying pool. He ended up on thewinning side every time despite thebest efforts of Alex Dowson andour coach driver Richard.The following day the groupvisited Tyne Cot Cemetery.Representatives from theSherwood Foresters, dignitariesfrom Nottinghamshire, Derbyshireand even the Belgian DeputyPrime Minister were also there forthe unveiling of a new memorial tothe Foresters. Tyne Cot is thelargest Commonwealth WarGraves Commission Cemetery onthe Western Front with 11,953burials. A number of studentsbrought with them informationabout their own relatives who hadfallen in World War One and were12Mrs JanetHigginbotham,Head of Year11, said thatshe is veryproud of his achievement, that heis an inspiration to other studentsand hopes to see him in theOlympics in the future.Thomas Moule at the memorialof a fallen relativeable to locate those memorialsand pay their respects.We also visited a number of otherimportant World War One sitesbefore setting off for home with ashort stop at the Cite De Europeshopping centre in Calais.Special thanks must go to the staffwho supported this trip as well asRichard, our coach driver fromAstons. The students were fineambassadors for Pershore HighSchool and thoroughly enjoyedtheir time abroad. Plans arealready underway to take Year 10and Year 11 History students toBelgium again next year.Mr Burrows

PERSHORERIVERSIDEYOUTH CENTRENEW MEMBERSWELCOMENew members are always welcome at the Centre which is open to all young people in the town and surroundingvillages. Normal Club meetings for the 13+ age group are FREE.Donation of £1 requested for the 9 to 13 years group.Facilities includeTV room; internet café; PS3; Wii; table tennis; pool tables; recording studio with electronic drums and guitars;cinema; and a kitchen.Opening TimesThe 13 years+ group meets on:-Tuesdays 6.00 to 8.30pm;Wednesdays 6.30 to 9.00pm; Thursdays 3.30 to 6.00pmThe 9 to 13 years club meets on: - Alternate Mondays 6.30 to 8.00pmFor further information please contact:Alex Mellor, PRYC, King George’s Way, Pershore WR10 1QU. Tel:-01386 554713.Email:- alex.mellor@pershoreyouth.org.ukOR visit our website:- www.pershoreyouth.org.ukPershore High School from the air - a new picture13

Year NewsYear 8Students were asked to writeabout their first impressions ofPHS. These are a selection oftheir thoughts:“It looked scary and I didn’t reallywant to come at first, then Ilearned it wasn’t THAT bad.”“When I first came here I feltscared and unsure, but everyonewas nice to me and I felt welcome.It took a long time to get aroundbut with help from teachers,teaching assistants and otherstudents I got the hang of it.”“My first impressions are goodbecause there are lots ofopportunities and things to do.There is something for everyone.There are good facilities like theastro turf and brilliant clubs like theorchestra.”“I really liked my old school anddidn’t want to leave, but now I’mhere I’ve settled in and I really loveit. It’s the best school ever. I thinkthat it is going to be amazing atPHS.”“All the food is really good, also thelunches are great.”“I thought this school wasterrifying but now I love it.The teachers are great and arealways happy to help.”“It has great facilities which Ienjoy. The school has goodopportunities for everyone andhas a lot of things to get involvedin.”“The clubs are fantastic - there isDrama, Football, Hockey, Netballand many more. We even have aDrama lesson. I enjoyed my oldschool and I didn’t want to leave,but I think I have settled in welland I am starting to know myway round...finally.”Huw EvansYear 9Congratulations to:Scott Smith - one of 20 playersfrom 250 to be selected to join theelite player development group atWorcester.Heather Paton - after her recordbreaking at the school sports daywent on to win Gold medals for4x 100m relay and 200m sprint atWorcester Athletics club over thesummer holidays.As I write this we are only oneweek away from half-term and Ican’t believe how quickly the timehas gone. The Gold referrals andmerit marks have begun to flow inand I am pleased with the overallprogress being made by Year 9students. There is, as always,room for improvement andfor some students there isconsiderable room forimprovement. The fact is thattime waits for no one and thosethat spend time trying to avoidwork now will only make thingsmore difficult for themselves inthe long run. We are all lucky tobe where we are with theopportunities that we have, and assuch, we owe it to ourselves andthose less fortunate than us tomake the most of what we have.Rarely have I come across astudent who does not know rightfrom wrong. Over half-term Ichallenge all Year 9 students tothink about how what they doaffects not only their progress butthat of others around them. Thenwhen they return to school afterhalf-term make sure they makethe right choice and do the rightthing.Paul WatsonYear 10As we reach half term I would liketo say well done to Year 10 fortheir effort and for the vastmajority, a very positive approachto the start of their GCSE's. It’sgreat to see so many of yougetting involved in extra curricularactivities. I know the places on theDuke of Edinburgh Bronze Awardfilled up very quickly. If a club orsporting activity is not somethingyou currently do, have a lookagain at what is on offer and getinvolved - a great escape fromyou academic work and a greatway to make more friends.Mark Grimes and Lucy Yarnoldhave been elected to the localYouth Council and are our Year10 reps. So far, amongst otherYear 11 NewsYear 11 have been very busygetting themselves in the mediaover the last few weeks. WillGoodenough gave an interview toCentral News about the problemsof living with a serious heartcondition and his fund raising forLittle Hearts Matter. Matt Bakerand Tom Ward completed aspecial sponsored run to raisefunds for the charity on Will'sbehalf. Well done to all of you fora super interview. Matt and Willhave included a brief write upon page 15.Several students, including RobIreland, were invited to take part ina radio interview for BBC Herefordand Worcester, where they werediscussing the issue of internet14items, they have discussed theChristmas Lights Switch-on in thetown. Mark and Lucy ask if youhave any ideas for the council, tolet them know.Congratulations to Ellys LloydJones who passed her GCSEmusic, two years early, with an Agrade, scoring full marks on theperforming.Finally, I would like to saygoodbye to Ella Gibbons wholeaves us to move Scotland.I know she will be missed not onlyby her friends but by her teachertoo - especially the PEDepartment.Good luck Ella.Gayle McPhersonsafety with Mr Corbett. Rob haswritten an item to tell you moreabout it, later in this section.The broadcast was interesting andinformative and it was great tohear your views on this importanttopic.Rhianna Jacobs has been usingher drama and singing talents toamazing effect. She has writtenabout her experiences on page15.Thank you to all the Year 11students who have been recruitedto the Learning Ambassadorsinitiative. You did sterling work byobserving many lessons onThursday to investigate the waysin which students learn. It musthave taken a lot of nerve to sit in

the lessons and then to getfeedback from younger studentsindividually, then even greatercourage to tell the teachers whatyou observed. Good luck with therest of the investigation next term.With half term looming, perhaps itis a good time to remind you all tomake the best use of the timeoutside of lessons to revise for themodule exams in November, andto start the thorough revision fornext summer. You rememberthings much better if you continueto revisit them over the longerterm. The lack of success using'the night before' revision methodis only too obvious.It's great to see so many of yougetting involved in the wider lifeof the school and the localcommunity.Keep up the good work and havea great half term holiday.Mrs Higginbothamand Mrs TaylorLittle Hearts MatterCentral TV came to the school onFriday, 9th October to film myself,Tom Ward and Matt Baker. I wasborn with a congenital heartcondition called Hyperplastic LeftHeart Syndrome, approximately600 children a year are diagnosedwith the condition earlieranti-natally or post-natally.My family and I are members ofthe supporting charity called LittleHearts Matter and on Sunday,11th October the Birminghambased charity held a sponsoredfun run at Shugborough Hall inStafford. Central TV covered thestory of the fundraising that I haddone to promote the event,including interviews with Tomand Matt who took part in theevent. The short news storywas broadcast on Central Newsat 5.30pm on Saturday evening,10th October.That’s about as close as we areever going to get to appearing onX-Factor.by Will GoodenoughOn 11th October I took part in a5km run in support of a charitycalled Little Hearts Matter. WillGoodenough was there to supportme and see me cross the finishingline. I was asked to do this run byWill as he is unable to run the racehimself, as he only has half afunctioning heart. I wanted to dothis to help Will as much as I can,to raise money for charity so thathe can take part in things that hewould not normally be able to takepart in, such as football. TomWard, who came third in the run,is also helping to raise money forthe charity.by Matt BakerBBC Hereford andWorcester InterviewOn 13th October Alex Bear,Olivia Harbridge, Kate Andersonand I were invited by Mr Corbettto talk to BBC Hereford andWorcester about internet safety,in particular Facebook. We wereinterviewed about how we feelabout safety and how Facebookdeals with cyber bullyingproblems. We were also askedhow Facebook could better dealwith certain problems andprevent them in the first place.The interview was veryproductive and a lot of feelingsand ideas were raised.Thanks to Mr Corbett andMrs Roskelly for choosing us.by Robert IrelandMy Amazing YearSince auditioning and being givena part in Pershore High’s “SchoolsWill Rock You” I have been luckyto have been involved in a numberof performances both in andoutside of school. These include:The “W” Factor finals, the “SchoolsWill Rock You” Performances anda performance of “Too MuchPunch for Judy” as part of myGCSE Drama course.In May I performed at the “Art forAll” showcase at the Evesham ArtsCentre, which was my first soloperformance outside of school andin July I recorded my first “track” atVine Music in Evesham.Throughout August I performed atfive outdoor events as part of theWychavon Art and Party in thePark summer programme.September not only saw a return toschool but also three performancesin the EODS musical "Annie" atthe Evesham Arts Centre and aperformance at the inaugural“Music for Droitwich” along withJenna Wild and Rob King.I’m now back at Vine writing andrecording some original materialwith Phil Vokins (Psychowrath/Wrathchild), Mike Fordham (HighVoltage/Marabooboo All-stars andco-owner of Vine) and Andy Crump(producer/song writer/guitar tutorand my mentor). This is great funas the guys at Vine are brilliantmusicians and all really friendly.15I seem to spend most Saturdaysthere working on songs of my ownor for friends, or else just talkingwith other musicians.I am also just starting to learn toplay electric guitar with the help ofAndy and Phil and startingrehearsals for “Fame”.It’s not all fun though, there arehours and hours of rehearsals andpractices for each of the shows,and I also have all my schoolworkand exam revision to do before Ican do any of the fun stuff but Ihave had many opportunitiesover the last year to perform,something which I love doing, andI’ve enjoyed every minute of it.by Rhianna Jacobs

Student NewsStudents to join Leadership AcademyPHS students Alexander Dowson,Adam Calvert, Esther Chidlow,Molly Browne, AndrewGeoghegan, Alexander Smith,Leonie Yarnold and JoshuaWalker will join the county’s firstever Leadership Academy at itslaunch at Worcester Racecourseon Friday, 23 rd October.Polly Christian, PE and SchoolSports Co-ordinator (PESSCo),South Worcestershire SchoolSports Partnership said: “This isa huge achievement as thesestudents have been selected fortheir excellent leadership qualitiesand abilities from a large numberof leaders at Pershore HighSchool who are actively involvedwithin school and the community.Sam Hook, from the SouthWorcestershire School SportsPartnership, the organisationrunning the event said:“This is potentially their first stepon the rungs of involvement incoaching throughout life.The skills developed throughvolunteering and leading are lifeskills that will support the studentsin every avenue of life”.Mr Corbett said that he wasdelighted with the success of thestudents.Aid for Air AmbulanceStudents at PHS handed over a bumper cheque tothe Midlands Air Ambulance after a year of fundraising activities. The Year 11 students arranged anumber of events during their final year includingcar washes, sales of a year book and the SummerProm and managed to raise a substantial £1,000for the charity.Clive Corbett said that it was a magnificentachievement by the students and paid specialtribute to the hard work of the fund-raising team,Head of Year Elaine Agnew, and her two assistantsGayle McPherson and Huw Evans and the formtutors.Pictured left: Amelia Button, Hannah Forrester, KateAnderson and Alex Woodman, present a cheque to AnnieNewell, area fundraiser for Midlands Air Ambulance.The Big DrawA large number of people took part in a major artsevent on Saturday, 3 rd October.The Big Draw saw aspiring artists from all agegroups take inspiration from the credit crunch tocreate their own money through recycling plasticbags. The finished notes will be hung from a treeto create a mural inspired by Keith Haring.The event, which launched the month long ValeArts Trail, and also saw youngsters dressing up asKings and Queens to have their photographs takenwith the clowns they had drawn and parentswheeling children in trolleys to create a longabstract drawing.Pictured: Giles Grainger creates a bank note for the mural.David Reid, Head of Art at PHS and one of the eventorganisers, said they were now looking for a shop spaceto exhibit the work in the coming weeks.16

Pershore Youth CouncilPHS students are leading the wayamong their contemporaries aftersetting up a Youth Council toaddress the issues affectingyoung people in the town.The Council, which is made upof twelve PHS students agedbetween 13 and 18 years old, andthe Mayor of Pershore who willsit on the newly-formed Council‘ex-officio’ to maintain a linkbetween it and the Town Councilwere elected for one year byfellow students of the school.It is hoped that this earlyintroduction into how decisionsare made will encourage furtherparticipation by the youth in thelife of the town.Clive Corbett said: We spoke toPershore Town Council in Juneabout the prospect of setting upthe Youth Council and then eachyear group voted for two studentsto represent them on it. Ourstudents took it extremelyseriously and well over 200students from each year groupvoted. I am very proud of them.The only problem is that noteveryone who wanted to couldget involved. To that end we havealso established some form tutorunits to ensure more students areable to have their say. In total 18form tutor reps will report directlyto the Youth Council.Alex Smith was voted to beChairman of the Council,accompanied by Emma Hawtreeas Vice-Chairman.Alex said that he thought a YouthCouncil would be a good thing, tohelp young people become moreinvolved in local decision-making,and to bring their ideas to the fore.He said that the first couple ofmeetings went well and that theywere looking at new ideas, suchas bringing a new music festival toPershore.Emma said that not many peoplein their age group have the chanceto get involved and that it mayhelp change people’s ideas ofteenage stereotypes. She alsosaid that all the members of theCouncil, including the Chairmanand Vice-Chairman, were electedby the entire school and theywere all very proud to havebeen chosen.The Pershore Community Youth Council pictured with Chris Parsons, Mayor ofPershore, and Clive Corbett, Headteacher, outside Pershore Town Hall where themeetings will be held.The Mayor, Chris Parsons, wasimpressed with the way the newmembers conducted themselves insuch a professional way andconsidering what was best forPershore, not just for themselves.He said that the Youth Councilhave some new ideas which theyare bringing forward, such as ideasfor a music festival and morethought will be given to what theyoung people of Pershore wouldappreciate. The Youth Councilhave been bestowed with thehonour of taking charge of theswitch-on the Christmas lightsand is considering starting acompetition to find a winner toswitch on the lights this year,and making it into more of aceremony.Meetings will take place atPershore Town Hall on the firstThursday of each month, with thenext meeting scheduled to takeplace on 5th November.Democracy DayFriday 16 th October saw sevenPershore youth councillorsattend a democracy day atCounty Hall, Worcester.The day's activities includedfour speeches from MPs givingtheir views on issues,information about what politicsinvolved, how it all began, andwhy it is important. We werequestioned on how importantwe thought politics was byway of E-voting.The following students have beenelected as representatives:Year 8Briony WatkinsTidiahn WoodwardYear 9Jonathan JonesSophie HarbridgeYear 10Lucy YarnoldMark GrimesYear 11James DodsonRobert IrelandSixth FormDaniel HartEmma HawtreeAndrew PriceAlex SmithThe officers are as follows:Alex Smith (Chairman of theCommunity Youth Council)Emma Hawtree (Vice Chairman)This was similar to the keypadson 'Who Wants To Be AMillionaire'. The aim of thisexercise was to see how muchwe knew, and to give ouropinions. We were given timeat the end of the day to askquestions of the MPs beforewe were provided with a largebuffet lunch, which was verynice.by Daniel Hart, Year 1317

Students hand over cashPHS has continued to show itssupport for local charities with abig donation to Acorns Children'sHospice. Students recentlyhanded over a cheque for £500to staff at the Worcester-basedcentre.The money was raised at theSummer Fete in July whichsaw various activities take place,including sumo wrestling.Mr Corbett said that it was afabulous achievement for an eventthat was largely student driven.Students from PHS handing the bumper cheque to Acorns Children’s HospiceFORTHCOMING EVENTSThursday 12 th November 2009 – Salsa with PromesseCrown & Sandys, OmbersleyAn evening of Glamour and Latin Salsa including Fashion Show and EntertainmentBubbly and Canapés on arrivalTickets £15For ticket reservations please call PromesseTel: 01905 723462 or Vicki Brant Tel: 07831853359Friday 13 th November 2009 – Music of the Night Concert7:30pm at Huntingdon Hall, WorcesterAndrew Dunscombe – International Concert PianistClaire Worboys & Jonathan Darby – SingersTickets: £12 (Concessions £11)Bookings: Box Office (01905) 611427Friday 13 th November 2009 – Charity Lunch & Auction(Organised by King’s Hawford School in association with Worcester Warriors)Guest speaker: Gareth Chilcott1pm at Sixways Stadium (bar opens midday)Tables for £10 Tickets £37 per personTickets/booking forms available from The Sales Department, Worcester Warriors, Sixways Stadium, Sixways,Worcester WR3 8ZE. Funds to be split between Acorns Children’s Hospice and Wooden SpoonSaturday 14 th November 2009 – Treorchy Male Choir7.30 pm at Cheltenham Town HallTickets £12 & £14 from the Town Hall Box Office, Tel: 0844 576 2210and www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.ukOrganised by the Gloucestershire Acorns Support GroupFriday 27 th November 2009 – Ben Smith Benefit Year Closing Ball6.45 for 7.15 pm. Black Tie Dinner & Danceat The Pear Tree Hotel, SmiteChampagne Reception. 3 Course meal. Wine on tables. Music by “Blind Lemon”Tables of Ten - £400.00 or £40 per personTel: 07775 693738 or email: jennifer.lazenby@btinternet.comBen Smith (Worcestershire County Cricketer) Benefit Year 2009 supporting AcornsPosters in lieu of Christmas cards and collection envelopes also available for theworkplace, community group or church collections to help Acorns this Christmas.For further details on any events, or if you would like to get involved with ourChristmas campaign or organise your own event please contact theAcorns Three Counties Fundraising Office Tel: 01905 761220.18

TICKETS £12.50 & RAFFLE TICKETS £1 EACHavailable from Clive Corbett,Pershore High School on 01386 55247119

OFF ROADDRIVINGWhere? The School Car ParkWhen? Every Saturday and Sundaymorning as required, from9.30am - 2pmWho? If you are 15 or 16.No licence needed.How much? £10 for 30 minutesBe one jump ahead of your mates when you get to 17.Free advice regarding obtaining your driving licence,booking your theory and practical test. All trainingslots must be pre-booked.Telephone: Malcolm Dalleyon 07977 140336 or 01386 554245October/November 2009 Newsletter Reply SlipParent(s) please sign, as requested, and ensure that this reply slip is returned to Student ServicesReception not later than 11th November. There is a prize for the first drawn out.Signed…………………………………………………………………………...………………… Parent/GuardianStudent ……………………………………………………….……Tutor Group ………………………………THE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER PRIZE DRAW WINNER IS ABIGAIL MILES, 9C20

Friends of Pershore High School100+ CLUB£60 £40 £20 £10TO BE WON EACH MONTHJoin our successful 100+club for just £2 per month and help thefriends with their fundraising.Money raised helps all departments within the school including TheHampton Centre.On the reverse of this leaflet is a form to complete and return tothe school office clearly marked for my attention. You can eitherpay £2 per month by direct debit or by an annual cheque for £24.You will then be included in the draw and allocated a number at theearliest opportunity.The winning numbers are announced via the School Newsletter andare also published on the school website(www.pershore.worcs.sch.uk)Thank youSandra Bird100+club Promotion Officersandrabird@salegreen.com

Friends of Pershore High School100+ ClubApplication FormTo join the 100+ Club please complete the following form in BLOCK CAPITALS and return to the school inan envelope marked for the attention of Sandra Bird, 100+ Club Promotions OfficerNameAddressTelephone NumberE-mail addressStanding Order Authority:BankBranch AddressBank Sort Code - -Account NumberCommencement datePlease Pay:Pershore High School Association 100+ ClubLloyds Bank, Evesham (Sort Code 30-93-11)Account Number: 7183032For office use onlyRef:(to be quoted on all payments)The sum of £2 (two pounds) on the first day of the month until further notice.Alternatively, you can pay by cheque: I wish to join the 100+ Club and enclose my cheque for £24 made payable to "Friends of PershoreHigh School"Signature ........................................................................................................................................... Date ………………………T:\ADMIN\Students\Y7 transfer\09\PHSA 100 Club.doc

Next Steps - Stay safe in cyberspaceNext Steps; Anti-Bullying in Worcestershire presents…Stay safe in cyberspaceTuesday 17th NovemberTo mark national Anti-Bullying week, Worcestershire Children's Services and partnerswill be hosting a "Stay Safe in Cyberspace" event.Are you a parent or carer? Do you work with children and young people?This event will help raise your awareness about the prevalence and impact of cyber-bullying,and will offer you the chance to learn more about staying safe online. For ‘Whats on’ seeover.Where? St Peter's Baptist Church What time? 9.30am - 12.30pmEden Close(registration & refreshments from 9am)Worcesteror 4.30 - 6.45pmWR5 3TZ(registration & refreshments from 4pm)Sat Nav postcode: WR5 3TAThis event is FREE, but booking is essential.Please complete a booking form, available from www.worcestershire.gov.uk/nextstepsAlternatively, please email mroberts2@worcestershire.gov.uk or phone 01905 728909.Find out more online:www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Next Steps - Stay safe in cyberspaceThe event will feature:Stay safe in cyberspace• 'Cyber Scream' by Actionwork.A powerful play exploring cyberbullying, 'Cyber Scream' charts one girl's journeythrough reality and fantasy, as she searches to an end to the terror. With an element ofhumour and a fusion of styles including song, dance and storytelling, 'Cyber Scream'brings the issues and solutions to life.• 'Think U Know….Do You?'The internet is an amazing place but there are risks. Getting to know about the onlineworld is a fantastic opportunity to relate better with children and young people, and be“cooler” either as a parent or as a professional. This acclaimed presentation from WestMercia Constabulary offers straightforward information about blogging, surfing, gamingand social networking, and advises both parents and professionals on how to keepchildren and young people safe in their use of the internet and mobile phones.The event will also launch Worcestershire's new Anti-Bullying website, Next Steps. Acomprehensive source of local information and advice on tackling bullying, the websitealso offers a place to report incidents of bullying and access to the county's updatedAnti-Bullying Policy.The deadline for booking on to this event is Friday 13th November.Places are limited...please book early to avoid disappointment.This event is for adults only (over 18's). Please do not bring children as we will not beable to accommodate them.Parent Partnership Service52070 1009Find out more online:www.worcestershire.gov.uk

‘Next Steps’; Anti-bullying in WorcestershireStay Safe in CyberspaceTuesday 17 th November 2009Event ProgrammeThere will be two sessions throughout the day, which will follow the same programme.Please remember to indicate on your booking form which session you will be attending.Morning Session (9 am – 12.30pm)9 – 9.30 am Registration & Refreshments9.30 am Welcome9.45 am 'Cyber Scream'A powerful play exploring Cyberbullying from Actionwork Theatre Company10.45 – 11.10 am Coffee Break11.15 am A choice from:a) 'Think You Know… Do You?'A presentation from West Mercia Constabulary & Worcestershire Children'sServices on e-safetyb) Actionwork Theatre CompanyUsing drama techniques to explore bullying issues with young people12pmAnti-Bullying in Worcestershire; News and Developments12.30pmEvent ClosePlease note: The choice of workshop with Actionwork is only available during the morningsession. In the afternoon session, 'Think U Know…Do You?' will be presented to all delegates.Lunch will not be provided, but light refreshments will be available throughout each session.Afternoon Session (4 – 6.45 pm)4 – 4.30 pm Registration & Refreshments4.30 pm Welcome4.40 pm 'Cyber Scream'A powerful Play exploring Cyberbullying from Actionwork Theatre Company5.40 – 5.45 pm Comfort Break5.45 – 6.30pm 'Think You Know… Do You?'A presentation from West Mercia Constabulary & Worcestershire Children'sServices on e-safety6.30 pm Anti-Bullying in Worcestershire; News and Developments6.45 pm Event CloseAddress: St Peter's Baptist Church, Eden Close, Worcester, WR5 3TZ (Sat nav: WR5 3TA)Plenty of car parking is available at the venue.

‘Next Steps’; Anti-bullying in WorcestershireStay Safe in CyberspaceTuesday 17 th November 2009Booking FormName:Are you…A parent orcarer?(pleasetick ! )What age are your children?Working withchildren andyoung people?Job Title:Name of Setting:Both? *Contact DetailsTo send confirmationof your booking andinform you of anyunexpected changes,please complete youremail or postaladdress.Email AddressTelephoneNumberCorrespondenceAddress(* please complete job details and children's ages above)Do you have anyAccessrequirements?e.g. hearing loop,wheelchair access etc.Morning (9 am – 12.30 pm) *Please tick (!)Which Session willyou be attending?* If you are coming to themorning session, pleaseindicate which workshop youActionwork – Using dramatechniques to explore bullyingissues with young peoplewould like to attend 'Think U Know…Do You?' –E-safety presentation formWest Mercia ConstabularyAfternoon (4 – 6.45 pm)The deadline for booking on to this event is Friday 13 th November.Please return this booking form by email, fax or post to:Meredith Roberts, Children’s Services, Wildwood, PO Box 73, Worcester, WR5 2YAMroberts2@worcestershire.gov.uk tel: 01905 72 8909 fax: 01905 72 8920

‘Next Steps’; Anti-bullying in WorcestershireStay Safe in CyberspaceTuesday 17 th November 2009Confirmation of booking will be emailed/sent with venue details in advance of the event.