17th November

Friday 17th November 2017
King’s
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Operation Christmas Child:
The shoeboxes are in!

House Captains Announced!
King’s House captains were recently voted for democratically in their houses.
The role of the House Captain involves standing up during assembly to celebrate the
achievements of those in students in their house for academic and extra-curricular activities.
They are to give permission to house members to leave the dinner table at lunch time
and participate in whole school presentations such as the recent anti-bullying campaign
that King’s have been involved with this week.
Year 7 House Captains
Thomas Shankland
Katie Peters
Charlie Fletcher
Thomas Burrows
Jasmine Addison
7 Hanover
7 Hanover (Vice)
7 York
7 Windsor
7 Windsor (Vice)
Joe Walsh
Rhiannon Williams
Millie Addison
Jibril Muse
7 Tudor
7 Tudor
7 Normandy
7 Normandy (Vice)

Year 8 House Captains
Freddie Didd 8 Hanover
Daisy Bellis 8 York
Eleanor Harper-Garnett 8
York
Jaden Carroll 8 Windsor
Charlie Lightfoot 8 Windsor (Vice)
Emma Bright 8 Tudor
Samuel Oakes 8 Tudor
Kian Dale 8 Normandy
Year 9 House Captains
Billy Slater 8 Normandy (Vice)
Jenny Metcalfe 9 Hanover
Quillan Owen 9 Hanover (Vice)
Mazie Burnett 9 York
Kane Hackett 9 Windsor
Olivia Coady 9 Tudor
Alisha Hollowell 9 Tudor (Vice)
Leah Allen 9 Normandy

Year 10 House Captains
Theo Crozier 10 Hanover
Hannah Dobson 10 York
Louise Walker 10 Windsor
Rhys Berry 10 Tudor
Emily Sankey 10 Normandy
Elle Edwards 10 Normandy (Vice)
Year 11 House Captains
Sophie Worsley 11 Hanover
Sam Shorrock 11 York Madgey Thompson 11
Ben Nolan 11 Tudor
David McKay 11 Normandy

At school I had a flight path but it was always changing. I originally
thought about being a doctor and going into medicine and put a lot
of work into that process. However I changed it weeks before
submitting my UCAS form to become a mechanical engineer. This
was an incredibly difficult decision to make at the time and having
someone at school to help me through this process would have
been invaluable, but this wasn’t available and left me very isolated
to come to a conclusion. I think that having a clear, concise flight
path is an incredible guiding tool that everyone should have.
So many things! Books, movies, TV shows, lectures, the list goes
on. I love to draw inspiration from as many places as possible.
One of the most important for me though is people. One of the
most inspiring things in life (for me) is to hear somebody talk
about a topic they are passionate about, absorbing their glow of
information and reflecting on my own personal views on the topic
is very inspiring.
I play field hockey outside of school and am looking to set up a
hockey team for the school. I train for 4 hours on a Thursday with
games at the weekend. I have played non-stop since I was 11 and
love the game. Having represented both my county and region in
the junior teams. I now play at Brooklands Hockey club, the best
team in the North of England, who I have recently joined in the
hopes to push my game to the top tier available in England.
Over the summer I had a minor role in a Bollywood movie which
was an incredible experience. Seeing the inner workings of a
movie set was surreal and a lifelong dream of mine. So getting the
opportunity was unbelievable. I had the part of an Argentinian
hockey player in the film “Gold” which is set to be released next
August.
Tough decision but I would say it was completing the national 3
peaks this summer (which involves climbing the highest peak in
England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours). The year before one of
my best friends took his own life after a long battle against
depression. This was the most heartbreaking thing that my
friendship group and I have ever had to deal with and something
that we want to help prevent others from having to experience.
Therefore I decided to organise the national 3 peaks challenge in
his honour. We raised just over £7,600 to be split between 3
mental health charities (Young Minds, CALM and OTR Bristol).
10 of us attempted the complete challenge and a large group of
friends and family joined us for the last peak. It was an intense 24
hours that was physically, mentally and emotionally challenging.
However that sense of accomplishment was incredible and
something that will live with me and my friends forever.
The ASPIRE values and the classroom atmosphere was an
instant attraction when I was doing my initial research of the
school. They fit very closely with my own thoughts on education.
The idea that everyone has the capability to achieve whatever
they set their mind to no matter their background. Similarly, it is a
teaching orientated school; there is a large focus on the quality of
lessons not assessment results. Assessment results will follow if
the teaching is right.
Any time that I get to teach. I am really enjoying teaching lessons
and, hopefully, spreading my passion for physics with the
students.
Most definitely, I learn almost everyday. Specific examples would
include: the crib sheet way of marking.

What’s Different from King’s High
School to King’s Sixth Form
By Mia Maffeo, Sixth Form Student
During High School we had very strict rules in which some of the following rules were included:
Not allowed your phone out at any time of the day
Hair was to be tied up at all times
No makeup at anytime
Had to recite the mantra at the beginning of the lesson
Line-up at the end of break
Participate in Leader of the Day
Lessons throughout the day
King’s Sixth Form has given me many more opportunities and freedom which allows me to
become more independent. For example now we are allowed:
Use of our phones at break and lunch times
Hair down
Natural looking makeup
Not having to recite the mantra
Not having to participate in line-up at the end of break or lunch
Not having to participate in Leader of the Day
Having 2 or more free periods to complete any missed work
These opportunities have ensured that my transition has allowed me to become more
independent and also to make sure that my time management is more accurate.
Furthermore, a few things have indeed stayed the same for example:
Making sure that we follow and maintain the ASPIRE code
Teaching Staff
Remained a small, close year group
These are also a great contribution as they allow us to feel comfortable within King’s Sixth
Form!

My Move
By William Greenall, Sixth Form Student
Coming from a different place is an experience which I have had twice in my life
already, once in high school and again in coming to King’s and that I will hopefully
encounter again in making the transition to university.
However, by far my move from Preston to Warrington King’s was the easiest change
that I have ever made. From my past experiences, I expected the move to King’s to be
one of awkwardly making conversation for the first few weeks. But I was massively
mistaken. Before the first day, by attending a revision session I had managed to talk to
people and already I was comfortable in the environment.
On the first days of attending King’s Sixth Form, we took part in a residential, this was
a huge opportunity for me as it got me talking to the people around me and before long
I had a good group of mates that I was comfortable with.
Within the first week, I had my confidence back and I was comfortable talking to
everyone within the school. Moving here was by far the easiest change, I’ve gone from
the voice in the crowd that wasn’t heard to the Head of Sixth Form. A huge transition
for who I am. I feel King’s can present me with the best opportunities. The choice to
come here rather than to stay on at Hutton was an easy one.
Here at King’s I have been presented with the chance to study subjects that I really
want to do, even if it may cost the school time and resources. For example, I was able
to do computer science even though it was just me who was showing an interest in it.
Already through the year, I have been sent opportunities for work experience, showing
the school has gone out of it’s way to present me with the best chances. This was a
big policy for me in my speech for becoming Head Boy.
I feel this school has presented me with the best chance that I could have got in order
to achieve the goals that I want in life. I really feel I can flourish here.

Anti-Bullying Week in England is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and this year takes place from
the 13th-17th November.
Anti-Bullying Week shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take
action against bullying throughout the year.
The theme this year is ‘Power for Good’ with the following key aims:
To support children and young people to use their Power for Good – by understanding the ways in which
they are powerful and encouraging individual and collective action to stop bullying and create the best
world possible.
To help parents and carers to use their Power for Good– through supporting children with issues relating
to bullying and working together with schools to stop bullying.
To encourage all teachers, school support staff and youth workers to use their Power for Good - by
valuing the difference they can make in a child’s life, and taking individual and collective action to prevent
bullying and create safe environments where children can thrive.
As part of Anti-Bullying week King’s have also been raising money for SASSY- if you are in year 8-11 you will
probably remember Adrian Darbyshire, who came and gave a talk about his experience of how bullying
affected him and how it devastatingly took the life of his daughter.

With this year being about difference and equality, we also want to raise awareness of the LGBT
community. To do this we are using our RAINBOW SOCK CHALLENGE. To donate socks, you
will need to donate a £1. We want as many colourful socks as possible. On Friday 16th November
all years will come together as Houses (e.g. 7,8,9,10,11 Windsor) and the competition will start on
the 3D pitch where as houses you will work together to create the best colourful washing line of
socks. The aim of collecting socks is based on the idea that every one is different (like socks are!)
and it’s OK! We then want to use these socks in a colourful display in school to help remind
ourselves about our differences and allowing us to understand how equality in our school and the
world is essential for everyone in order to have a fair and peaceful society.
There will be much more on Anti-bullying week in the next newsletter!

All Different, All Equal
At King's we aspire to not only achieve, but also ensure that all students regardless of race, religion, gender or
ethnicity are treated equally. This is why this year's anti-bullying campaign - All Different, All Equal is extremely
important. During this week, our amazing pastoral team along with many house captains and enthusiastic
students, have been working really hard to encourage others to celebrate their differences. Understanding
individual uniqueness encourages every student to feel that they are included in school, and are able to be
themselves without fear of bullying. With this in mind, I challenged some of my students to a poetry
competition where the theme was embracing differences. I rewarded each student with 50 monarchs as I was
so impressed by their efforts in creativity and how powerful their messages were. A selection of my
favourites are below - I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did!
Poem by Thomas Fairbanks, 9 Tudor
People say I am weird,
By lots of people I am feared.
My art work is always smeared,
By bullies who laughed and cheered.
For bullying me when ever they neared.
For me, bullying is pointless,
Making someone feel sad is mean.
It lowers my self-esteem.
Our differences should all be seen.
Poem by Chloe Jones, 9 Tudor
Everyone is unique,
Everyone is different,
We should all be able to accept this
But somehow as a society we can’t
Does it really matter that she’s a lesbian?
Does it matter that he is gay?
Does it matter that they don’t live with their birth parents?
Does it really bother you that much, how they’re not as fortunate
as you?
You make my life a living hell
Poem by Abigail Hampson, 9 Tudor
I'm different , so why do you care,
I'm different . No one is the same.
We're all different , we're not weak,
We're different , we're all unique.
You're different to me, it is not a mistake,
You were made this way.
We can't help who we are,
It is what's inside us that counts.
Whether we're nice , mean or a mystery ,
Whether we know ourselves inside and out .
It doesn't matter what is on the outside,
even though we're different, we're all alike.
You hurt me physically
And you hurt me emotionally
I feel isolated and alone regularly.
I’ve never cried myself to sleep so much
Why don’t you care?
I was so happy before you damaged me.
But now I have depression
And now I have therapy
I now have no friends, because you turned them all against me.
Are you happy now? Did you get what you wanted?
I’m glad my heartbreak could entertain you.
Please take my poem on board and help to stop bullying for good,
because everybody deserves to live a happy life.

Poem by Bethany Rowlinson, 9 Tudor
Poem by Olivia Coady, 9 Tudor House Captain
All different, all equal in everyway way
And we embrace this gift everyday
From places of birth to coloured hair
Differences can be found anywhere
For example my form are different to you
From Lily's eyes green and Luke's eyes blue
We all have different passions that we like to do
Ashton likes art and Alfie likes football
Tom's quite small and Zain's quite tall
Sam's good at maths and Abi is good at dance
Try and think of a difference you have if you get a chance
Mckenzie likes computers and Mia is great at sport
Miss Nophakhun likes baking for charity, not shop bought
Olivia H was born in Warrington and Ellie was born in Greece
Alisha sells her drawings and raises money for world peace
Hanna laughs loud and Kane plays tennis on the court
Alisha makes everyone smile and Izzy will always support
Chloe makes amazing cakes and Beth wears glasses
Luke S and Oliver are good at sports and always have great passes
Mollie likes to listen to music and I like to play netball
Your differences are what makes you you!
We are all different and you are too.
I'm different because no one is the same,
I'm different because I am me,
I'm different because I am unique,
I'm different because of my personality,
I'm different because I'm funny and kind,
I'm different because I speak the truth,
I'm different because I have a very weird laugh,
I'm different because no one is the same,
I'm different because I am me,
I'm different because I am unique,
I'm different because I am loyal,
I'm different because I am a good friend,
I'm different because I am trustworthy,
I'm different because I am always there for anyone,
I'm different because no one is the same,
I'm different because I am me,
I'm different because I am unique,
I'm different because I have a crazy sister,
I'm different because she has far to many blond moments,
I'm different because I have a mental puppy,
I'm differnet because he is so energetic,
I'm different because no one is the same,
I'm different because I am me,
I'm different because I am unique,
I'm different because I have amazing friends,
I'm different because we can laugh and cry together,
I'm different because I can be myself around them,
I'm different because I finally have friends that listen,
I'm different because no one is the same,
I'm different because I am me,
I'm different because I am unique,
I'm different because I am not perfect,
I'm different because I make mistakes,
I'm different because I try not to have regrets,
I'm different because I only have dreams,
I'm different because no one is the same,
I'm different because I am me,
I'm different because I am unique.

Year 11 Geography Trip to
North Wales
On Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th November, 70 Year 11 Geography students took a trip to North
Wales to conduct a fieldwork investigation which is required for their GCSE Paper 3 examination. The
aim of the day was for students to undertake both physical and human geographical fieldwork and
develop their practical investigation skills. In the morning, students investigated the changes of the
Afon Conway river by measuring changes in channel characteristics, such as the river width and
velocity. In the afternoon, students visited the small tourist town of Llanwrst where they considered
the impacts of flooding on the town and observed what can be done to manage a river where
flooding is likely to occur.
Overall both students and staff had a thoroughly enjoyable time and the pupils were a huge credit to
the school, showing excellent leadership and professionalism throughout the day, despite freezing
temperatures!

The shoeboxes are in!
We can now reveal that the generous students and staff at King's worked as a team to put
together an incredible 154 shoeboxes in total for children around the world - that's more than 5
on average per form! Each box was filled with toiletries, clothes, stationery and toys and many
students included letters and even photos of themselves to show the recipients who it was who
put their box together for them.
As an added incentive there was a prize on offer for the form that put together the most boxes
and this certainly got the competitive spirit going between a few classrooms! Miss Brett's sixth
form class put together a fantastic 30 boxes between them while Miss Nophakhun's form
managed a whopping 20 boxes! Both these forms will be receiving something to say a special
thank you to them all for their endeavour and kind generosity. A huge well done and a massive
thank you however goes to everyone who contributed to this great initiative - it really does make
a difference to each and every person who receives a present, especially those who have never
received one before!
Mr Robinson helping out packing shoeboxes!
Mr Walker and Sixth Form student Chloe Howard with all of the
shoeboxes ready to go!
The boxes will spend a couple of days in the school atrium before they are collected by
Samaritan's Purse, the international organisation responsible for the collection and distribution
of the thousands of shoeboxes made throughout the world. It is wonderful to see just how much
effort people have put into these gifts for those who have far less than they do and we are
proud to be able to share what everyone has been doing for the last few weeks!
Again, well done everyone and don't forget to keep thinking of others as we continue into the
Christmas season!

Bike & Road Safety
This is just a gentle reminder about the
importance of bicycle safety. Please may we
encourage all students to purchase a light for
their bikes and a helmet to ensure safety when
riding your bikes to and from school.
Below is a link to a website which gives clear
instructions on how to ride a bike safely. In
addition, please ensure you are riding your
bicycle in a professional manner when on the
school premises, as well as when you are riding
in the local community.
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/bike-safety.html#
Mr Humphries and Mr Wright would also like to remind
parents/carers who are picking students up from the
school entrance at the end of the day that the speed
limit is 5mph and there is a one-way system.
Many Thanks

Benjamin Parton
received £20 Love 2
Shop vouchers for
100% attendance
during Learning Cycle
1. This was generated
through the attendance
draw and was a
roll over amount.
CREDIMUS!
Dayon Sambou
received the award
for the student with
the most ATL 1s during
Learning Cycle 1!
This was presented
during the praise
assembly!
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Beat the
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Anti-bullying Week
During 'Beat the Teacher'
activity Miss Aldridge was
beaten by Ellie Hughes in
Year 8. She won with a
massive 17 netball shots in
ONE MINUTE!
Well Done Ellie!
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Wednesday
Enrichment
On Wednesday afternoon Miss
Hannah’s entrepreneurial enrichment
group spent the afternoon making
pizzas to sell for profit.
The enrichment group is designed to
teach pupils all about logistical
thinking and money management.
All profits generated will be donated
to Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
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Rugby League High School of the Year
On Saturday 11th November, the PE department attended the Warrington Wolves
Community Man of Steel awards at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
King's were nominated for the High school of the Year Award, whilst one
of our own Year 11 students Connor Wrench was nominated for the Man
of Steel Award. Connor came runner up and it is a huge achievement to
be nominated in the top 3 players in his age group in Warrington.
Well done Connor we are all very proud!
In the High school of the Year Award, King's came out on top and we were announced
the winners for 2017. This is an excellent achievement for the school! All staff, students
and parents should be extremely proud. Brian Carney, who hosted the awards,
commented on the excellent rugby league provision provided in school with Warrington
Wolves delivering sessions during curriculum time and also leading the foundation rugby
club after school.
It was also mentioned that the school was the first in the town to create links with local
clubs following the successful partnership that has been formed with Woolston Rovers
ARLFC. King's has also participated in the Year 7 and 8 high school competitions that
have been held at Victoria Park with over 30 students being involved in the fixtures. In
March, the Year 9 and 10 rugby fixtures will start up at Victoria Park with King's once
again being represented in both competitions!
Mr Garrity collecting the
award on behalf of King’s

Rehearsal Exams Timetable Year 11
Rehearsal Exams Timetable Year 12

Following a number of issues with the supply of uniform over the summer it has been decided to terminate
the online purchasing of uniform through School Colours,
Access to their website has now ended and is now available for purchase via Tucasi.
Items can be collected from the school reception between 10.00am and 2.00pm, during the school term.
Alternatively, your child can collect the items from Student Services.
We hope that this resolves any issues moving forward.
The prices are as follows:
Blazer £34.00
Pullover £16.00
Tie £5.00
Hooded Sweatshirt £20.00
Traksuit Bottoms £19.00
Polo Shirt £13.00
Rugby Shirt £18.00
If you do not have a login for Tucasi or have forgotten passwords, please email info@kingswarrington.com to
request a new login as we are now a cashless office.
Many Thanks
School Uniform
Dear Parent/Carer,
Parent Survey Online Link
As per the Governor newsletter at the start of the school year, we announced plans to gather feedback from parents regarding the school in terms
of engagement and communication. The academy and the Governors want to look at areas where the school works well and can improve further,
and this feedback is an important part of this process. We have designed a questionnaire that should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete
which will hopefully provide more structured detail and information regarding parents/carers and their views.
We strongly encourage all parents to continue to complete this essential form of school feedback.
You can complete the questionnaire by clicking on the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/Bvy81iriRE3turar1
Note that while the survey is anonymous it will ask for an email address – this is to ensure that we do not receive duplicate responses. However,
please contact school if this is an issue and we will make sure that all views are recorded. We have also provided copies of the survey in school
reception if you would like to fill these in in person.
Please note that the survey should not be used for any issues that require immediate attention, these should be directed to the school as usual.
Also please note that we cannot respond to each individual response, although we have provided the opportunity to request further
discussion and involvement as part of this activity.
A summary of the survey findings will be made available in early 2018.

Pupil Premium Policy
EAL Policy
Parent Satisfaction Survey
Find Your Form Tutor
Pay for bags, trips and dinner money by logging in
to our scopay system:
https://www.scopay.com/login.html
For general Enquiries please email:
info@kingswarrington.com
Uniform Orders
Student Canteen Cashless Account
At King's we operate a cashless canteen system, in which students use credit to make purchases at our Canteen.
There are three ways in which their cashless accounts can be topped up:-
Online - using Tucasi Please note payments via Tucasi take up to 24 hours to appear on your child's account in school.
At any one of our two Top-Up Machines open daily from 8am till 2pm Payments via our top-up machines appear
instantly on your child's account, enabling them to make payments immediately after topping up. Please note no change is
given.
At Student Services In the event that there are problems with either method described above, students are able to
visit student services and have their accounts topped up there. Payments via student services will also appear instantly on
your child's account. Please note no change is given.
Each student at King's also has a £4.00 overdraft limit. This will ensure that your child will be able to make a total of at least
2 dinner purchases (for example 2 x ham or cheese sandwiches), thus ensuring they do not go without a dinner if they
happen to have no credit on their account. This has been put in place to ensure that our students have a chance to credit
their accounts if they happen to forget to top up etc. Please note, that once this overdraft is maxed out, and no further
payments into the system have been made, the student will not be able to make any further purchases until their account is
suitably credited.
Keeping the canteen account credited helps us in being able to serve our students much more efficiently and quickly.
Therefore we please ask your cooperation in this matter.
Our weekly menus are emailed to our students every Friday, and copies of our breakfast, cold counter and panini menus are
also available around the canteen noticeboards, and upon request.
King’s Term Time Calendar
GCSE Awards Ceremony - 23rd November
Year 7 and 8 Consultation Day - 4th December
Year 11 Moc k Exam dates 4th - 14th December
Week Commencing 7th December - Christmas Concert & Production
Christmas Dinner - 7th December