Warbler 3rd Edition

Introducing
In an on-going project to remove all cash and cheques from school we are asking all parents/carers to only
use our e-payment method to pay for school trips, ties, equipment, revision guides etc from September
2017. Please note we will not be using this system for school meals at this time.
It will be possible for payments to be made online using a very secure website called ParentPay or in cash at
local stores where you see the ‘PayPoint’ logo.
If you already have a ParentPay account, with another ParentPay school, you can simply login to that
account and add your other children via your home page. You will need an activation Username and
Password to do this and these will be sent out to all parents of students in years 7,8,9 and 10 before the end
of July 2017.For those starting Year 6 in September a letter will be sent out as soon as possible
When you receive your letter please visit www.parentpay.com and activate your account via the Account
login area on the home page of the site. If you have two or more children at a ParentPay school, you only
need to activate one account to create your ‘main account’ and then add your other children via the “Add a
child tab” on your home page.
ParentPay holds an electronic record of your payments to view at a later date. Once you have activated your
account you will be able to make online payments, however there will be little on the site until September.
Those parents wishing to pay cash should contact the finance office in September to request the option of
paying via PayPoint.
If you have any questions about Parent Pay before September please email
mstevenson@wilnecotehighschool.org.
Your support in using ParentPay will help the school enormously.
The Wilnecote School Addresses Road Safety and Cyclist Training
Last week saw The Wilnecote School focus on a particular element of student safety by delivering assemblies on
road safety and also the Level 3 Bikeability course.
Cath Stephenson, who is head of cycling for Staffordshire County Council, along with local PCSOs came in to school
to talk to students about some of the risks and dangers of irresponsible cycling and what to expect should you get
caught. Students were shown video clips and images of recent examples of good and bad cycling, given statistics
on accidents as well as tips and ideas for keeping your bike safe.
Also, in combination with the road safety theme, a group of Year 7 students took part in and completed their level
3 Bikeability course. Bikeability is a three hour practical course whereby students, with the support of a
professional instructor, go out on the roads and learn about safe cycling and what to do in certain situations.