Wilnecote Warbler April 2019

WARBLER 

NEWSLETTER 

THE WILNECOTE 

SCHOOL 

April 2019 

Issue 13 

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WELCOME 

Wilnecote Warbler 


HEADTEACHERS WELCOME 

The Wilnecote School was recently selected by the 

Department of Education to be a host school for the 

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 

(TIMSS.) This is a survey of the educational achievement 

of pupils in years 5 and 9 organised by the International 

Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement 

(IEA).The resulting report provides analysis of the TIMSS 

findings for England and compares England’s performance 

to the other 56 participating countries. 

The Year 9 students, selected at random by the IEA, spent a 

whole morning being tested on mathematical and scientific 

concepts and having their attitudes to learning in these 

subjects assessed. We are very proud of their effort and 

commitment, particularly so given that they will not receive 

individual feedback and nor will the school. Instead they 

have given value to a wider educational research tool. The challenging tests and their remit made 

me reflect on the testing culture so prevalent in our education system. We know and understand 

why certain subjects and their rigorous testing to an international level are important but at 

The Wilnecote School we also know how important other things which shouldn’t be tested are; 

developing a love for the arts, a capacity to enjoy making music, maintaining healthy and fit 

bodies, experiencing things beyond the curriculum. As I welcome you to this half term’s Wilnecote 

Warbler it is wonderful to see so many of these important areas of the curriculum and activities 

beyond it being showcased in such abundance. I urge all our students to grasp the opportunities 

to go above and beyond here at Wilnecote. 

Mrs Hartle MA(Oxon) 

PASTORAL WECOME 

We can’t believe that it is already the end 

of Spring Term and it’s time for a welldeserved 

Easter break. At the beginning 

of term, The Pastoral Team welcomed Mrs Ager as 

the new Head of Grazier and Mrs Hill as Director 

of Student Standards, both have brought valuable 

experience and knowledge to the team. 

Well done to each and every one of you who was invited to the Celebration Cinema Club to celebrate 

outstanding behaviour during the Spring Term. You all should be very proud of the positive approach 

you demonstrated to your studies, lessons and the school community. We really enjoyed celebrating 

this success with you all. If you didn’t receive an invitation this time, then you need to make sure that 

you focus and apply yourself next term so we can celebrate with even more students. 

After our Easter holiday we will only have 15 school weeks left, our Year 11s will be starting their final 

GCSE exams, Years 9 & 10 will be continuing their studies for their GCSE subjects and mock exams. 

Year 8s will be finishing KS3 and will start looking forward to starting their GCSEs in September and 

Year 7s will be finishing their first year at The Wilnecote School. Finally, we will all be welcoming our 

new Year 7s during transition. 

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We hope you all have a fantastic Easter break, relax and enjoy spending time with your friends and 

family. See you in a few weeks!



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ParentMail please contact Carl Savage via email; carlsavage@wilnecotehighschool.org 

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INFORMATION 



ATTENDANCE 

Attendance has a direct effect on outcomes and by aiming 

for 100%, your child will have the best chance of success. 

Arriving on Time to School: 

In the last week of term, we were all talking about attendance as part of our Attendance Focus 

Week. This week was aimed at raising the profile of attendance and discussing how every day 

matters. We have looked at attendance for individuals, across houses and whole school and 

we have talked about how students can improve if they need to. We hope that our students will 

continue to be resilient and committed to their education. 

Attendance has a direct effect on outcomes and by aiming for 100%, your child will have the best 

chance of success. 

As part of this week, you will have received a letter regarding the importance or attendance 

and our policies. Your child has also been given a report of their attendance so far this year, 

highlighting where improvements could be made, please do discuss this with your child. If you 

have any questions about this letter or your child’s attendance report, please feel free to contact 

me. 

As part of our discussions and assemblies, we looked at an example of someone with 90% 

attendance and saw that, whilst 90% seems good, there is a big impact on the learning and 

education missed. 

Across a Year: 

• 95% attendance = 9 school days missed = 1 week and 4 days of education lost. 

• 90% attendance = 19 school days missed = 3 weeks and 4 days of education lost. 



I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all you do and will do to support your child 

and the school in ensuring that students make the most of their time at The Wilnecote School. 

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INFORMATION 

EXPECTATIONS 

To support all of the students who come to The Wilnecote School and to enable a 

smooth day together, please be reminded of some common issues that we deal with: 


School Day 

You should be on the school site by 

8:25am and at your lesson and ready to 

learn when the 8:30am bell sounds or you 

will receive a late mark. 

To 

Dear Parents 

ensure 

and Carers, 

we have a prompt and 

purposeful start to the school day, 

students are expected to be on the 

To support all of the students who come to The 

school site by 8:25am so that when the 

Wilnecote School and to enable a smooth day together, 

8:25am warning bell sounds, they have time 

please be reminded of some common issues that we 

to walk to their first lesson. They should 

deal with: 

arrive at their first lesson before 8:30am, so 

that when the 8:30am bell sounds to mark 8.30am 

Period 1 & 

the start of the school day they are either 

Registration 


already sat in the classroom or are lined 

To ensure we have a prompt and purposeful start to the 

up outside and able to receive instructions 9.30am - 

Period 2 

school day, students are expected to be on the school 

to begin learning for the day. If they arrive 10.30am 

site by 8:25am so that when the 8:25 warning bell 

at their lesson after this time or into the 

sounds, they have time to walk to their first lesson. 

building too late to get to their class, they will 10.30am – Personal Tutor Time 

They should arrive at their first lesson before 8:30am, 

receive a late mark and then detentions as 10.55am 

so that when the 8:30am bell sounds to mark the start 

appropriate. Thank you to all of the students 

of the school day they are either already sat in the 

and families who work with us to ensure that 10.55am - 

Break 

classroom or are lined up outside and able to receive 

they arrive to school in good time to begin 11.10am 

instructions to begin learning for the day. If they arrive 

the day in a positive way. The following 

at their lesson after this time or into the building too 

information can be found on the back of the 11.10am - 

Period 3 

late to get to their class, they will receive a late mark 

School Planner which your son or daughter 12.10pm 

and then detentions as appropriate. Thank you to all of 

will have to ensure we all understand what 

the students and families who work with us to ensure 

our expectations are regarding being in 

that they arrive to school in good time to begin the day 

12.10pm - 1.40pm Period 4/ Staggered 

school on time: 

in a positive way. The following information can be 

Lunch 

found Mobile on the Phones back of the in School: Planner which your son 

or daughter will have to ensure we all understand what 

12.10pm - 

Lunch for Yrs 11 & 9 

Students 

our expectations are 

are 

regarding 

regularly 

being 

reminded 

in school on 

what 

time: 12.40pm 

Lunch for Yr 7 

our expectations are regarding mobile 12.40pm - 1.10pm students 

phones and why. Since introducing this 1.10pm - 1.40pm Lunch for Yrs 10 & 8 

policy, the number of social media and online 

bullying issues that take place during 

the school day have decreased. We also see 

students engaging with each other during 

break and lunchtime in a far more positive 

manner, rather than being glued to a mobile 

phone screen, so their social skills and overall 

1.40pm – 2.40pm 

2.40pm 

Period 5 & 

Registration 

End of Day 

happiness increase. We believe that enabling students to have a break from a world that is so 

driven by social media can only be a good thing for their mental health and many students have 

Mobile Phones in School: 

spoken to us about being grateful for not feeling the pressure to constantly be looking at the latest 

Students are regularly reminded what our expectations are regarding mobile phones and why. Since introducing this 

Snapchat, Instagram or WhatsApp post for a few hours during their day. Students know that if 

policy, the number of social media and on-line bullying issues that take place during the school day have decreased. 

there is a situation in which they really feel the need to contact home or a parent via their mobile 

We also see students engaging with each other during break and lunchtime in a far more positive manner, rather 

phone, if they speak to a member of staff, this will be facilitated as appropriate. However, should a 

than being glued to a mobile phone screen, so their social skills and overall happiness increase. We believe that 

student use their phone to contact home without permission and this be brought to our attention, 

enabling students to have a break from a world that is so driven by social media can only be a good thing for their 

sanctions will be issued. Should your son or daughter have their mobile phone confiscated, please 

mental health and many students have spoken to us of being grateful for not feeling the pressure to constantly be 

be aware that it cannot be collected until after 4pm from Reception and this deterrent is in place 

looking at the latest Snapchat, Instagram or WhatsApp post for a few hours during their day. Students know that if 

to make students think extremely carefully before choosing to ignore our expectations. 

there is a situation in which they really feel the need to contact home or a parent via their mobile phone, if they 

Yours sincerely, 

speak to a member of staff, this will be facilitated as appropriate. However, should a student use their phone to 

Kay Hill 

contact home without permission and this be brought to our attention, sanctions will be issued. Should your son or 

Director of Student Standards 

daughter have their mobile phone confiscated, please be aware that it cannot be collected until after 4pm from 

Reception and this deterrent is in place to make students think extremely carefully before choosing to ignore our 

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YOUR LIBRARY 



LIBRARY OPEN DAY 

On Saturday 23rd March 

volunteers of Wilnecote 

Community Managed 

Library welcomed members of the 

community to their first ‘Open Day’ 

event. 

Refreshments were served as the 

community chatted to volunteers 

and found out about hosted groups 

that currently take place at the 

Library or are planned for the future. 

Children who came along had lots 

of fun at the children’s craft table 

and there was a great community 

atmosphere throughout the event. 

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS WEEK 

To mark World Autism Awareness Week volunteers of Wilnecote Library held a coffee 

afternoon on Wednesday 3rd April. Members of the community were invited to 

come along & chat to the Autism Outreach specialist team, who are based at The 

Wilnecote School. To promote awareness & celebrate differences the Library also had a 

dedicated display entitled ‘Autism & Aspergers - How it feels in my head’ . A selection of 

books loaned to the Library by Autism Outreach were also displayed for students & the 

community to browse. 

We are also very proud to let you know that 3 students in year 11, who have been working 

on making sensory items in Graphics as part of their GCSE coursework, have recently 

completed the new Autism Advocate training programme. This has been an intensive 

6 week course which has given the students a deeper understanding of the Autism 

spectrum and how it affects people they will meet in life as well as in school. They will be 

wearing the Autism Advocate pins on their blazers to show that they are approachable 

and understanding to all students in school who may be struggling with sensory difficulties 

as well as an ASD. 

The course has been such a success that it is now due to be rolled out through the rest 

of the school. Students across all year groups, who are interested in learning more about 

Autism and sensory difficulties, were invited to attend the Library during World Autism 

Awareness Week to find out more. Miss Jones, Communication Support Worker - Autism 

Outreach Team said “I was overwhelmed by the amount of interest from students wishing 

to take part in the course.” 

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BOOK REVIEW 

STUDENT BOOK REVIEW 

Book Review by: Tilli-Beau Tyson 

Title: The witches 

Author: Roald Dahl 

I like this book because it is a very interesting, sunny book 

which is full of excitement. 

My favourite part is when Bruno (in mouse form) is shown 

to his parents Mr and Mrs Jenkins. When Mrs Jenkins 

screamed it was so well described that I could picture this 

all happening in my head. This book was definitely really 

easy to read which made it way funnier. 

I would definitely recommend this to many of my friends. 

Anyone could read this book but for people that struggle 

then they can get help from family. 

In conclusion I like the book and would definitely reach 

for it again. However, I would love to see a sequel maybe 

explaining how and why the witches became so evil. 

STAFF BOOK REVIEW 

Book Review by: Mr Faulds 

Title: The Host 

Author: Stephanie Mayer 

The Earth has been defeated by aliens who live inside the 

heads of the human population. 

An alien called the traveller comes to Earth and is implanted 

into a resistance fighter, weirdly the alien allows the person 

inside to live so she can go back to the resistance….or is she 

just a very clever spy alien intent on rooting out and killing 

the last humans?? 

A gripping story vividly describing the conflict between 

the host and guest minds, and everyone’s mistrust of the 

traveller and her host. 

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SCIENCE 

SCIENCE NEWS 

It’s Been a Good Month: 

Lazy Language Learners: 

Scientists at the University of Bern played a 

made up language (such as “tofer”=”key” and 

“guga” = ”elephant”) and its interpretations 

to napping test subjects. Upon waking they 

couldn’t recall the words’ meanings, but were 

able to categorise them (they knew a tofer was 

something small and a guga was something 

large). 

Trypanophobes: 

Got a fear of needles? Help may be on the way. 

A team at MIT have developed a pill the size of 

a pea that can inject a shot of drugs directly 

into the stomach lining after being swallowed. 



It’s Been a Bad Month For: 

Chip lovers: 

British chips were 2.5cm shorter last year, 

thanks to extreme heat waves starving the UK 

potato plants of water over the summer and 

preventing them from growing to their usual 

size, according to a study by the University of 

Leeds. 

City Drivers: 

The limited availability and high parking fees in 

cities could make it cheaper for autonomous 

vehicles to cruise around slowly rather than 

finding somewhere to park. According to 

transportation planner Adam Millard-Bell at the 

University of California, Santa Cruz, This means 

they’ll be adding to urban gridlock rather than 

reducing it. 

Y9 Science Options 

This is the time of the year when Y9 students get to choose between the double award 

science course and the triple science course. 

The double science course is the AQA Trilogy GCSE. Students study elements of chemistry, 

biology and physics and will get a qualification equivalent to two GCSEs. 

On the triple award course students follow separate full GCSEs in biology, chemistry and 

physics. These student get extra time in Y11 to allow for the extra content. The course is open to 

all students. 

Students should consider opting for triple science if: 

•They want to study any sciences at A level or go on to follow a career in science, 

technology or engineering 

•They really like learning about science 

There was a presentation to the students on Wednesday 3rd April and a letter was be sent 

home on that day. The deadline for returning the reply slip is Monday 29th April. This should be 

given to their science teacher. A presentation will be posted on Doddle giving more details. 

In Numbers 

3.8 years 

The metabolic age that a woman’s brain 

appears to be younger than a mans at the 

same chronological age. It may explain 

why women tend to stay mentally sharper. 

10 hours, 33minutes and 38 seconds. 

The length of a day on Saturn as 

determined using data recorded by NASA’s 

Cassini probe 

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WORLD BOOK DAY 

WORLD BOOK DAY 2019 

On Thursday 7th March the hot topic at The Wilnecote 

School was books! To celebrate World Book Day 2019 

staff came to school dressed as a book character. We had 

Sherlock Holmes, Miss Haversham, Gangsta Granny & Professor 

Sybill Trelawney to name a few! 

At the start of the day students were given competition sheets to 

complete. The corridors were buzzing with book conversations 

as students tried to guess the character names & match them 

with their book. The aim was to encourage students to find out 

about new books and authors and to motivate them to read new 

books. 

Student’s names from the correct competition sheets were put 

in a hat and our Head Girl, Louise Griffiths was asked to pull out 

a name. The Lucky winner was Phoebe Hepburn from Year 7, 

who received a goody bag which included a selection of books 

and stationary. 

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COUNTY ATHLETICS 



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COUNTY ATHLETICS 

COUNTY SPORTHALL ATHLETICS RUNNERS UP 

Three teams from The Wilnecote School set off to represent Tamworth 

District to compete in the County Finals; with both Year 7 girls and 

boys teams making their county final debut the excitement and 

anticipation made for a lively and unbelievably loud journey. 

The team arrived in good time, as Carl had this journey down to a fine 

art, dodging the inevitable traffic jams into Stoke and we enjoyed a quick 

picnic in the blazing sun. It gave us the opportunity to settle the final team 

selection and allocation of events to the squad so they could prepare 

themselves physically and mentally. Warm up routines were completed 

amongst daffodils and huge rock boulders, so the team were more than 

ready to go as we arrived into the vast sportshall where the teams would 

be competing. 

The Wilnecote School have an excellent county representation record with many of our teams medalling 

over recent years. This lengthy record of success is due to the amazing dedication, skills and talents 

that the team have and to the fact they are a ‘squad’. Each individual is able to compete in a number 

of events at this level, even under the pressure of last-minute changes, due to tiredness or injury. All 

members of the squad are responsible for the success of the team as their competition and their 

support of each other makes them an extraordinary and powerful team. 

This year, the Year 8 girls were under enormous pressure as Lottie McLaren had recently broken her 

arm, a bad break that required an operation. Kayleigh Murrall was tasked with taking on the longest 

distance event whilst the rest of the squad rallied around, offering to switch up events to maximise 

points and supported each other to give the confidence and drive needed for success. 

With each team throwing, jumping and running their socks off it was an amazing atmosphere and a real 

team effort showing the values of co-operation and respect. Tears were shed when the competition 

got tight; students fell and got straight back up again. Batons were passed, sometimes clumsily but 

mostly with great skill and dexterity. With cheers, screeches and screams still ringing in our ears it was 

soon over…….. the teams gathered on the track to hear the results. 

Year 7 boys came 7th overall with many students achieving personal bests in their events and showing 

just what a force they will be next year. 

Year 8 girls came 4th with Kayleigh showing the grit of a seasoned athlete to improve her own personal 

best and Brooke Burton smashing the field in the speed bounce and 2 lap sprint events. 

Year 7 girls came an outstanding 2nd (missing out on first place by one point) wearing their well 

earned silver medals they ran around in sheer delight, vowing to get gold and the County Crown next 

year. 

Watch out for these guys in the summer as the outdoor athletics programme starts immediately after 

Easter and judging by these performances we should be in for a treat! 

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NEWS 



RED BOX 

We are really pleased to share that we have a Red Box in school. Don’t know what a red box 

is? Here’s what the Red Box Project have to say about themselves: 

“The Red Box Project is a community-based, 

not-for-profit initiative, which aims to support 

young people throughout their periods by 

providing red boxes filled with free period 

products to local schools.” 

The Story 

The Red Box Project was founded in March 

2017 by three friends who wanted to give 

young people in their local area access to sanitary products. After reading about ‘Period 

Poverty‘ in the news, they were angered at the idea that young women were missing out on their 

education because they couldn’t afford the products they needed during their period. 

They decided to take action and contacted several secondary schools in Portsmouth to ask if a 

constantly stocked box of menstrual products would be welcomed. The feedback from teachers 

was that the issue was real and the resource was needed. 

Recognising that the need was nationwide, they invited individuals from across the country to 

be a part of this movement and the response was overwhelming. From Scotland to Cornwall as 

well as overseas, people began to group together, set up Red Boxes filled with tampons, pads, 

tights and underwear which were then delivered in to local schools. They fundraised, collected, 

had craft sales and donations drives, all to make sure their boxes never became empty.” 

In the last year, we have had a significant number of girls who have had to take time off from 

school due their periods or go home because they have come to school unprepared or started 

this next part of their life during a school day. Here at Wilnecote we want to support our 

students in every way possible including these sometimes difficult or embarrassing times. 

Our red box is kept in the Pastoral House Manager’s office with Miss Jordan and Mrs Cook. It 

is free for all girls in the school to access as and when they need it and will always be done 

discretely and in confidence. 

GCSE Drama Theatre Visit 

All of our Year 11 students are busy preparing for their upcoming 

exams and in Drama we are focusing on preparation for the final 

written exam, which will take place in May. 

As part of their exam students have to write about a live theatre 

performance that they have seen, so on Thursday 28th February 

we travelled to The New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme to 

watch a production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About 

Nothing. 

The production was set during World War II and the set and 

costumes did a fantastic job of rooting Shakespeare’s timeless play 

during this period, with army bands and uniforms as well as posters 

related to the war. 

We all really enjoyed the show and students now have plenty of 

ideas of what they can write about it in their exam! 

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NEWS 

POETRY COMPETITION 

We are Wilnecote Poetry challenge. 

To co-inside with national poetry day students at school were set a inter-house poetry competition. 

On the face of it the challenge was simple, to come up with poems in your form with the title, 

‘We are Wilnecote’, each form was asked to put one poem forward for the competition. In reality 

the poems and the technical writing skills that were demonstrated were far from simple. We had 

examples of haikus, free verse poem, rhyming couplets and really imaginative poems that came 

up with their own style of writing. It was a real show case of the talents we have at Wilnecote. 

In the end the judges made special mention of two of the poems, from RP8 and a poem by Sinead 

Livingston and Lilly Fitzpatrick 

The winning entry came from WM10! A fantastic poem. Well done!! The winning poem was 

brilliantly read out in assembly by, Cameron Powers, Bryony Treagust and Lauren Pearsall. You 

can read yourself bellow. 

We are Wilnecote, always…….. 

Improving 

Learning together, working together 

Never giving up…….A place where 

Everyone is equal 

Creating lasting memories where 

Outstanding behaviour ensures a safe environment…..here 

Talents are celebrated…..…rember 

Everyone ‘be true’ 

GEOGRAPHY FIELD TRIPS 

During the first half of the summer term, our Year 10 Geography students will be going on two 

fieldtrips to complete their fieldwork investigations for their Paper 3 GCSE exam. 

The first trip, to Birmingham City Centre, will take place on the 2nd of May for group one (10D & 

half of 10B) and the 3rd of May for group two (10A & half of 10B). On this trip, the students will be 

investigating how regeneration has impacted the city’s quality of environment. 

The students’ trip to Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire, will commence on the 16th of May for group 

one and the 17th of May for group two. They will be looking at whether the Cound River at the 

valley follows the Bradshaw model or not. 

On both trips, all students are expected to wear an appropriate standard of dress for working 

alongside/in a river and in an urban area. A packed lunch and refreshments will be required on 

both trips, however, they may bring a small amount of money to buy break refreshments. 

The coaches will depart at 8.45am and return at approximately 2.30pm for the end of the school 

day for both groups. 

Thank you, 

Mrs Critchlow 

Leader of Learning Geography 

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GERMAN EXCHANGE 



GERMAN EXCHANGE 2019 

On Tuesday 26th March we welcomed our German 

Exchange pupils and teachers from Bad Laasphe. There 

was an excellent atmosphere as pupils greeted their 

partners, with many older pupils excited to see their friends from 

Germany, and younger pupils ready to form new friendships with 

their new partners. 

Following this was a very successful project day where both 

German and English students demonstrated fantastic team work, 

creativity and language skills as they designed and constructed 

mascots to represent the German exchange. There were lots of 

great designs – we were really impressed with the end results! 

In addition, pupils were then given the chance to experience 

some British culture together with a trip to Worcester. Pupils 

took the time not only to learn about Worcester but used the 

day as an opportunity to form bonds between themselves and 

their partners. It was a fantastic day and all pupils were a credit 

to their schools. 

Our German visitors also had the chance to experience a day 

in the life of a Wilnecote pupil taking part in various different 

lessons. At the weekend our exchange pupils had the chance to 

experience family life in Britain and see the different things our 

country has to offer. 

As always it was an emotional goodbye for some as we waved 

our visitors off on Sunday afternoon. 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff, 

students and their families who took part in and supported the 

exchange this year – it has been greatly appreciated! 

Miss Neville, Mrs Hill & Mrs Whiffin 

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CAREERS 

Focus on Careers 

Mrs Abbott 

Head of Careers 

Mr Handford 

Head of Careers 

Here are the latest updates from the careers team: 

Mrs Talbot 

Careers and Work 

Related Learning Support 

Year 10 Mock Interview Day – this takes place on 

Thursday 11th April, where the school welcomes local business 

and other key people to interview our students. Every student 

will be interviewed, with interviews expected to last 20 minutes 

each. Each student will require a CV in order to help them with 

the interview process. 

Year 10 Work Experience – this takes place between Monday 8th and Friday 

12th July 2019. If you haven’t sorted your work experience yet then you need to get cracking 

as time is running out! Once confirmed, with your work experience provider, your booklet 

needs to be completed and returned to school as soon as possible. For more information go 

to the school website or log into www.workexperiencesupport.co.uk 

Year 11 ‘Next Steps’ data – URGENT! Please can all Year 11 students make sure 

they have provided information on where they are headed or what they intend to do next 

year. Please return your completed sheets to the careers team or hand in to the careers 

office in the Humanities corridor. 

National Citizen Service - There is still time for 

Year 11’s to get on board and take part in NCS this summer. We 

are a ‘champion school’ due to the number of students who 

have participated over the last few years. Students have now 

received two assembly’s from NCS about the programme. All 

Year 11’s are now able to sign up and book on to NCS for this 

summer. More information is available at www.ncsyes.co.uk 

If you have any enquiries about any careers matter then please 

email the team on: 

careers@wilnecotehighschool.org 

Or visit the careers office in the Humanities corridor. 

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A.D.T NEWS 



COOKING MASTER CLASS 

Chartwells chef James and nutritionalist Grace 

came in to work with some of our students in 

the Food dept. 

They spent the day making a product from a 

range of different ingredients from each section 

of the eatwell guide. 

They also looked at presentation and it is clear 

that the students enjoyed every minute of the 

session. 

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A.D.T NEWS 

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 

On Thursday the 21st of March a group of Art and 

Graphic students had the opportunity to take part 

in a photography workshop run by Carl Savage 

and Mr Thomas. 

The five year 9 and two year 10 students involved were first 

given an introduction to digital and SLR cameras. They 

looked at many of the features and settings of manual 

photography and how it could help them to take more 

professional and interesting images. 

The students were then given the task of coming up with 

the typography project where they had to work around 

the whole school grounds looking a little more creatively 

at their environment and capturing appropriate images. 

The group were then given an introduction to computer 

manipulation and had to use their own photos to create 

an series of alphabetical studies based on the school 

environment. 

All students taking part behaved and responded brilliantly 

to the tasks, producing some fantastic outcomes, and by 

the end of the day learnt several new skills that will be of 

huge benefit in their course work. 

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Wilnecote Warbler April 2019

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