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Year 11 Masterclass Programme Information

Monday 19th January

Exam Information

Did you know that you can see the summer exam timetable via the school website, KS4 website or by clicking here. You will receive a personal exam timetable after Easter.

We have also prepared an examinations booklet to help answer any questions you may have regarding exams - please find the link here and on the useful links page of the KS4 website.

Thanks, Mr Atwell

Timetable Update for selected groups:

Attention Year 11 Triple Science Students (11D / TR2 – Mr Dean & Mr Perry)

Please note a minor change to your timetable:

Monday B4 will now be Biology with Mr Perry
Wednesday B3 will now be Chemistry with Mr Dean

Year 11 Geography Intervention – Thursdays (Registration)

I am pleased to confirm that the Year 11 Geography intervention on Thursdays during resgistration will continue. This will now be led by Mr Graves, with all other details remaining the same.

These changes will sync to student timetables overnight.

Ms Fitzgerald.

Important Reminder – Use of Area Outside PE and the Snack Shack

We have noticed an increasing number of students gathering in the area outside PE and below the snack shack, outside the dining hall.

Please remember that this area is out of bounds for socialising. You may only use this space to access the toilets (break only) or water fountains during break and lunch, and then move on straight away. This also includes the area outside the studio by the steps.

Students should not gather in this area at any time. Duty staff will be monitoring the space and will ask students to move on if necessary.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep the area clear. Ms Fitzgerald.

Masterclass Series – Reminder

Just a reminder that any changes to your Masterclass timetable can only be made in person, Monday to Thursday. Please avoid emailing about changes, as these conversations are much easier to have face to face.

If you are thinking about making a change, please use the programme information available via the link at the top of the page to review what is on offer in each period.

Changes can be made at any point throughout the series. This flexibility is in place to ensure these periods remain as useful as possible in supporting your exam goals. Please just make sure you see me in person, Monday to Thursday.

Same-day changes are not possible, as timetables sync with registers overnight.

Ms Fitzgerald

Monday 12th January

Friday Period 4 & 5 Timetables

This week we begin our Masterclass Programme. Please read the information below carefully so you know exactly what is expected.

Lesson types and expectations

PE lessons: If you have been allocated PE, you must arrive with the correct kit. If you repeatedly forget your kit, you will be moved into a revision session instead.

Revision sessions: You must arrive fully prepared. You will not be given permission to leave the lesson to collect equipment or resources of any kind.

Masterclasses: You must attend only the sessions you have been timetabled for. You are not permitted to work elsewhere during these times.

Your allocation summary

By tomorrow morning, you will receive a summary of your allocation. This will confirm:

The masterclasses you have been allocated
Whether you have PE or revision alongside these

Please note:

Specific PE or revision classes will not be listed yet. These will be confirmed later once timetables are updated. This will take place throughout this week and next.

While many of you have received the number of masterclasses you requested, this has not been possible for everyone. This is usually due to:

Not enough choices being provided
Oversubscription to popular masterclasses
Clashes between requested sessions
Not enough demand for a subject: Note this year, there has not been enough demand to run French, Spanish or Table Tennis.

Requesting Changes

To ensure changes are managed fairly, your summary will include a priority code. This applies for this week only.

Priority Code 1: You must see me in person from Tuesday morning onwards when you receive your allocations. You will have first access to any available spaces. This includes those students for whom have missed out on the most masterclasses.
Priority Code 2: You may see me in person from Wednesday morning onwards. This includes students whom have been allocated one less masterclass than they requested.
All other students: Changes can be requested from Thursday at break onwards only.
Note, it is not possible to process same day changes, as such changes for the same day on Friday will not be possible. This is due to the way our registers sync.

You can see here where there is space should you wish to join a different masterclass.

Well done on the mature approach you have taken to submitting your choices. I hope you find that Fridays are hugely useful and that you leave each Friday feeling as though you have achieved a great deal and are well prepared for the weekend ahead.

Ms Fitzgerald.

Vaccination Reminders

Your scheduled vaccinations are taking place today. A member of staff will come and collect you from your lesson at the correct time if your parent or carer has already given consent.

While you are waiting:

Please remain quiet and respectful of others.
Follow staff instructions carefully.
Once you have had your vaccination, please return to your lesson promptly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ms Baker

Mock Exams after Half Term

Mock examinations will take place in school from Tuesday 24th February (after half term).

A copy of the Year 11 Mock Exam Timetable can be found here: Year 11 Mock Timetable. You will also receive an individual timetable closer to the time.

You should now begin thinking about how to prepare effectively for your mock exams.

In preparation, please consider the following;

1. Creating a revision timetable: Create a revision timetable, starting by adding any clubs or social commitments. Templates can be found on this page of the KS4 website.

2. Deciding what to revise: You now have a PLC for each subject, which lists all topics covered. Most subjects will let you know which topics to focus your revision on for the mock exam - begin revising the areas you find most challenging.

3. How to revise effectively: Revision looks different for every student, so it is important that you use this time to try different approaches and discover what works best for you, ahead of future mocks and the summer exams next year. To keep things manageable, we recommend the following three key revision strategies:

Mind maps
Flashcards
Low-stakes quizzing (including the use of past exam questions)

We are with you all the way, please do speak to your teachers or community teams if you have any concerns or want advice.

Mr Atwell

Apprenticeships

If you are considering an apprenticeship after you finish Year 11, the "recruitment season" for 2026 has officially begun. While some vacancies appear later in the spring, many large national companies recruit now.

Important Reminder - even if you are 100% sure you want an apprenticeship, always have a "Plan B". Make sure you have also applied for a college course or Sixth Form place as a backup.

Take a look at a selection of local apprenticeships available to apply for now.

Mrs Targett

Friday Period 4 & 5 Timetables

This week we begin our Masterclass Programme. Please read the information below carefully so you know exactly what is expected.

Lesson types and expectations

PE lessons: If you have been allocated PE, you must arrive with the correct kit. If you repeatedly forget your kit, you will be moved into a revision session instead.

Revision sessions: You must arrive fully prepared. You will not be given permission to leave the lesson to collect equipment or resources of any kind.

Masterclasses: You must attend only the sessions you have been timetabled for. You are not permitted to work elsewhere during these times.

Your allocation summary

By tomorrow morning, you will receive a summary of your allocation. This will confirm:

The masterclasses you have been allocated
Whether you have PE or revision alongside these

Please note:

Specific PE or revision classes will not be listed yet. These will be confirmed later once timetables are updated. This will take place throughout this week and next.

While many of you have received the number of masterclasses you requested, this has not been possible for everyone. This is usually due to:

Not enough choices being provided
Oversubscription to popular masterclasses
Clashes between requested sessions
Not enough demand for a subject: Note this year, there has not been enough demand to run French, Spanish or Table Tennis.

Requesting Changes

To ensure changes are managed fairly, your summary will include a priority code. This applies for this week only.

Priority Code 1: You must see me in person from Tuesday morning onwards when you receive your allocations. You will have first access to any available spaces. This includes those students for whom have missed out on the most masterclasses.
Priority Code 2: You may see me in person from Wednesday morning onwards. This includes students whom have been allocated one less masterclass than they requested.
All other students: Changes can be requested from Thursday at break onwards only.
Note, it is not possible to process same day changes, as such changes for the same day on Friday will not be possible. This is due to the way our registers sync.

You can see here where there is space should you wish to join a different masterclass.

Well done on the mature approach you have taken to submitting your choices. I hope you find that Fridays are hugely useful and that you leave each Friday feeling as though you have achieved a great deal and are well prepared for the weekend ahead.

Ms Fitzgerald.

Vaccination Reminders

Your scheduled vaccinations are taking place today. A member of staff will come and collect you from your lesson at the correct time if your parent or carer has already given consent.

While you are waiting:

Please remain quiet and respectful of others.
Follow staff instructions carefully.
Once you have had your vaccination, please return to your lesson promptly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ms Baker

Mock Exams after Half Term

Mock examinations will take place in school from Tuesday 24th February (after half term).

A copy of the Year 11 Mock Exam Timetable can be found here: Year 11 Mock Timetable. You will also receive an individual timetable closer to the time.

You should now begin thinking about how to prepare effectively for your mock exams.

In preparation, please consider the following;

1. Creating a revision timetable: Create a revision timetable, starting by adding any clubs or social commitments. Templates can be found on this page of the KS4 website.

2. Deciding what to revise: You now have a PLC for each subject, which lists all topics covered. Most subjects will let you know which topics to focus your revision on for the mock exam - begin revising the areas you find most challenging.

3. How to revise effectively: Revision looks different for every student, so it is important that you use this time to try different approaches and discover what works best for you, ahead of future mocks and the summer exams next year. To keep things manageable, we recommend the following three key revision strategies:

Mind maps
Flashcards
Low-stakes quizzing (including the use of past exam questions)

We are with you all the way, please do speak to your teachers or community teams if you have any concerns or want advice.

Mr Atwell

Apprenticeships

If you are considering an apprenticeship after you finish Year 11, the "recruitment season" for 2026 has officially begun. While some vacancies appear later in the spring, many large national companies recruit now.

Important Reminder - even if you are 100% sure you want an apprenticeship, always have a "Plan B". Make sure you have also applied for a college course or Sixth Form place as a backup.

Take a look at a selection of local apprenticeships available to apply for now.

Mrs Targett

Arbizer Fitness Training

Fight off the new year blues and the Christmas potbelly, by joining the Arbizer fitness class. On Tuesday’s 3.15 - 4.00, in the Assembly Hall, Mr Pizer and Mr Arbuthnot will be running a Fitness class. Initially, the exercises will be body weight, and it is an opportunity for you to test and build your fitness. Can you stick the pace for a half term? The whole spring term?

Come along and challenge yourself. Be prepared to be exhausted!!

Science Revision Opportunities

Science Revision sessions are re-starting. Look at the posters around the department, scan the QR code or ask your teacher for times and places.

Mr Tinkler

Monday 6th January

This week:

Thank you to all those who submitted their form on time. I am currently finalising allocations.

Timetables will be confirmed next Monday. Please note that any allocations are subject to change until then, as I continue to finalise revision and PE classes. You may notice some allocations appearing in the meantime; however, these will not be final until Monday 12th January.

I will provide a further update next Monday outlining how to request any changes, as well as which sessions have available spaces and which are operating with waiting lists.

Please note that I will not be responding to any questions regarding allocations until after next Monday, once all allocations and classes have been confirmed.

Lessons this Friday will run as currently timetabled, including your PE and Learning About Life lessons.

During Learning About Life, you will be expected to complete independent revision. Please arrive prepared to work independently, as you will not be permitted to leave the room to collect resources or equipment.

Ms Fitzgerald

Reminder - Collyer's Application Deadline Friday 9th January

Message from Collyer's - "As we approach our application deadline in January, please find attached a flyer and a social media post again which I would be very grateful if you would send out and put on your systems to share with your Year 11 students so they do not miss the opportunity to get their applications in on time"

Mrs Targett on behalf of Collyer's.

How much do you enjoy school?

Enjoyment of school forms a vital part of you wanting to come in, engage with lessons and ultimately, succeed when you take your GCSEs and move on.

We would like to know a bit more about how much you enjoy / have enjoyed school over the years, and also what could make it even better. Please complete the questions below to help us with this.

Click here to complete.

Mr Atwell.

Monday 15th December

⏰ Reminder – Form closes at 3.00pm today

The form will close at 3.00pm today.

If you have not yet submitted, please make sure you watch the video in full before making your selection.

If you wish to edit your submission, this must also be done before 3.00pm today.

It is really important that you watch the video in its entirety. Partway through, you will be asked to pause and refer to link number 2 below. Only after you have finished watching the whole video should you then click link number 3 to access the form.

Thank you for taking the time to do this carefully.

Ms Fitzgerald

Monday 8th December

Year 11 Practice Interviews

On Thursday morning this week we will have a practice interview session taking place. The interviews are being held in school by professionals from the local business community who have kindly volunteered their time. This is great practice to prepare you for your college or apprenticeship applications. You will be allocated a time slot and your interview will last approximately 10 minutes.

Thank you, Mrs Targett.

Yearbook Quotes Form

This is a reminder to please complete your form for the yearbook. The cut-off date is Thursday 18 December. Messages not filled in will be completed with a generic comment, so please submit yours now to avoid this.

Please click here to add your comments.

Thank you 🙂

Miss Buckley

Arbizer Fitness Training

Fight off the new year blues and the Christmas potbelly, by joining the Arbizer fitness class. On Tuesday’s 3.15 - 4.00, in the Assembly Hall, Mr Pizer and Mr Arbuthnot will be running a Fitness class. Initially, the exercises will be body weight, and it is an opportunity for you to test and build your fitness. Can you stick the pace for a half term? The whole spring term?

Come along and challenge yourself. Be prepared to be exhausted!!

Haywards Heath College Application deadline reminder! A Message from HH College:

The A-level priority deadline is fast approaching - December 19th.

Applying before the deadline means students have a much higher chance of securing a place on their chosen courses.

At Haywards Heath College, A-levels are our speciality. We have a modern and state-of-the-art campus, opened in 2020, with a range of fantastic facilities. These facilities include modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a dedicated theatre, dance studios, and outdoor playing fields.

Whether you’re planning to study A-levels, a vocational diploma, or a T Level, we provide the perfect environment to help you succeed. Apply today and start shaping your future.

Click here to apply now.

Monday 1st December

Monday 24th November

Messages from Mrs Targett- Student Futrures!

Reminder Deadline for applying to Bhasvic or Varndean

This is a reminder that if you wish to apply to either BHASVIC or Varndean (you cannot apply to both) that you need to do this before the deadline of Friday 5th December. Please remind any friends who you think will forget!

Student Futures Meeting

I have been meeting with many Year 11 students over the past few weeks regarding their next steps when they move on from Warden Park. Now that your Mock exams are out of the way, if you are concerned in any way and would like a meeting to discuss your plans, please complete the attached Google form and I will arrange to speak to you, either individually or in a group.

Mrs Targett

Monday 17th November

New! KS4 Public Speaking and Debating Club

Come and join the new KS4 Public Speaking & Debating Club! Are you in Year 10 or Year 11? Do you enjoy discussing topical ideas, sharing your opinions, and challenging others’ views? Come and develop your voice, confidence, and persuasion skills in a fun and supportive environment!

Why join?

🧠 Sharpen your ability to argue clearly, confidently, and persuasively

💬 Develop critical thinking and quick-thinking skills

🎯 Boost your confidence in speaking to an audience

🤝 Work as part of a dynamic, competitive team

🏆 Represent our school in debates and friendly competitions against other schools

Starting: Wednesday 19th November

📍 Room E1

🕒 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm, hosted by Mr Mak

Whether you’re an experienced speaker or completely new to public speaking and debating, everyone is welcome!

Come along on Wednesday 19th November in Room E1 — and make your voice heard!

Mr Mak.

Revision Rooms for Friday 21st November Period 5

Students who have an exam that finishes at 2.15 and who would have had PE durting period 5, must attend the following rooms following the science exam on Friday:

11P- PE Period 5:

Miss Sloan - Mo2
Mr Watts - G1
Mr Corke - E2
Mr Gentry - B3
Mr Timms - E4
Mr Watson - S6
Mr Chappell - S9

Monday 10th November

Exam Reminders...

Good luck with your exams this week and next! Please be aware of the following reminders in relation to your exams this week;

If Exams are cancelled for any reason these mocks matter and will be used as evidence for teacher assessed grades.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your exam. Gather in the snack shack area before being sent to your exam venue.
Check your venue and seat information before arriving at the examination.
No toilet breaks are allowed in the first or last 15 minutes of the exam (go before the exam).
No phones, earphones/earbuds, watches, note cards, smart glasses, or any other smart/audio devices are allowed in the exam venue.
Water bottles must be clear with no labels.
Listen to the invigilators, treat them with respect, if you need assistance raise your hand high, they cannot answer questions about the paper
If the fire alarm goes off - close your paper, put your pen down, and follow the invigilators instructions in silence.

Please see the rules of the exam for more guidance, as provided by the organisation who run exams in England;

Revising in lessons...

Remember the key revision strategies; mindmaps, flashcards and low stakes quizzing (including past papers). Make sure that you have a revision timetable so that you know what you are revising in the evenings, and in class when you don't have an exam.

You can do your own revision in class from Tuesday- make sure it is active revision though, reading through text or just watching clips is not a good way to remember things.

You are not allowed to use headphones to listen to music, however you may use them to listen to online revision resources.

Mr Atwell.

Year 11 Reports - coming this week

On Friday we will be releasing your Year 11 reports. These will contain your progress data (including predicted grades and CfL scores) as well as the comment that your tutor has provided. The comment is aimed at colleges / post 16 providers, and was produced based on their knowledge of you, as well as the information that you provided via the google form you completed last half term.

In addition to sharing this information with you and your parents via the report, it also forms the basis of the College Reference that we will share with any post 16 provider who requests it. If you see any issues or inaccuracies with the information provided, please email Mr Atwell so that it can be corrected. We will keep a window open for you to make changes (only if any of the information is inaccurate) until Friday 21st November.

Good luck with your applications, your post 16 providers will be very fortunate to work with you! Mr Atwell.

Remember remember to attend in November & December!

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be entered into the attendance raffle!

Check out the poster for more information.

GCSE PE (Rooms for practical lessons)

Please note the following classrooms in place of your GCSE PE practical lesson throughout the mock examination period.

Mr Chappell - I2
Mr Gentry - I3
Mr Timms - MFL4
Mr Corke - MFL6

Revision Rooms for Core PE on Friday 14th November

P4 - 11P:

Miss Sloan - MFL2
Mr Corke - MFL3
Mrs Finley -E9
Mr Gentry - T1
Mr Timms - AS2
Mr Watson - M16
Mr Chappell - B3

P5 - 11Q:

Miss Sloan -B1
Mr Corke -B3
Mrs Lelliott Boase - M04
Mr Gentry - I2
Mr Timms - MFL3
Mr Watson - MO1
Mr Watts - M14

Monday 3rd November

As the weather gets colder… ❄️

A few updates about break and lunch now that the fields are closed for the winter months.

It is important that all students watch the update featuring the Senior Team below, which outlines the expectations for when the fields are closed. You can find the full rules for break and lunch at any time on the Break & Lunch page if you need a reminder. It is each student’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with these rules and expectations.

Please note some minor changes to the rooming for the quiet spaces. Board games are now available in the quiet space. Remember to sign in via the QR codes displayed in the rooms. You can find the updated rooming here or at any time on the Rooming page.

The 3G Pitch is now open on selected days – see the details below. This information can also be found at any time on the Rooming page. Remember to bring the correct footwear!

Ms Fitzgerald

Yearbook Picture Vote

The Senior Team have created a Google Form for you to vote on whether you would like your Year 7 photo to appear alongside your Year 11 photo in this year’s yearbook.

The survey is anonymous, but you will need to be logged in – this simply ensures that everyone can only vote once.

We will share the results next week. All votes must be submitted by Friday at 3pm.

Please cast your vote!

The Senior Team

History Revision Reminder!

History revision sessions are running on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays after school. You are welcome to attend any session, subject to capacity. These will lead up to and continue after the mock exams. Drinks and sweet treats provided!

Mondays - Miss Lillington (H1) Health and the People

Mondays - Mr Varley (H4) Health and the People

Mondays - Mr Allen (G3) Health and the People

Tuesdays - Miss Brooker (H2) Health and the People

Wednesdays - Mr Murray (H5) Health and the People

Miss Lillington

Monday 20th October

Post 16 Data Consent Form - Urgent Request

Due to changes in privacy rules, we now need to gain your consent for us to share information about you with Post 16 providers. Without this consent we cannot share information that is requested from the colleges that you apply to.

This form allows us to share important information about you with colleges and post 16 providers. For example, colleges will ask us for a reference for you, and we need your permission to send out that information. It is therefore important that all students complete this Google form as soon as possible.

Mrs Targett.

Yearbook!

It is that time of year again when we start collecting for the yearbook. Please could you fill in the google form below with your messages.

If you have any photos you would like to add to the yearbook please email them to lbuckley@wardenpark.co.uk.

Click here to submit your message.

Ms Buckley.

Monday 13th October

Predicted Grades release - Friday and Revision Evening 20th October

This Friday, we will be releasing your predicted grades after school. These grades are useful as they represent your teachers’ predictions of what you are likely to achieve, based on the evidence they have so far and their knowledge of you as a student.

If you are a role-model student, your grades are likely to reflect this. If there are areas where you could improve, remember — it’s absolutely possible to raise your predicted grades as the year progresses.

When applying to colleges or post-16 providers, you will need to use your predicted grades. You do not need to include any other grades unless specifically requested.

Finally…

Don’t forget that next Monday after school, there is a Revision Evening to which your parents and carers have been invited. Students are also encouraged to attend. It starts at 6pm in the Assembly Hall and will last for around an hour.

See you there!

Mr Atwell

Monday 6th October

Revision / Exam Preparation Support

As we approach your mock exams, we are ensuring that you have everything you need to succeed in these exams. The following will support you in your preparations;

This Friday 10th October - P1 please go straight from tutor to the Assembly Hall where we have a revision workshop to help you with revision strategies.

Next week - this is revision week where staff in all subjects will help you with revision in their subject specifically. They will be going through your PLC and helping you to focus your revision during this time.

Monday 20th October - Revision Evening; you and your parents are invited to come into school for a revision evening from 6 - 7pm, with advice and guidance to help you in your mocks and beyond.

We know that many of you are trying to balance homework with revision, and from next week, staff have been asked to help you balance this by setting revision based homework focused on your mock papers.

Good luck - remember that the effort you put in now will help you not only in the mocks, but is also money in the bank when it comes to your summer exams.

Mr Atwell

Collyer's Open Evening

If you are interested in potentially attending Collyer's when you move on from us next summer, then we highly suggest that you go and have a look at the College, meet some of the teachers and find out more about what Collyer's can offer you. Please sign up directly with the college using the QR code on the flyer.

Monday 29th September

Free Webinar series for Year 11 students including top tips for getting into Medical school

InvestIn are running a series of webinars that may be of interest to students in Year 11.

Making it into medical school – 30th September, 6pm
Alternative pathways to university – 1st October, 6pm
Understanding UCAS – 2nd October, 6pm

The sessions are perfect for students in Years 10-13, who want to learn more about the opportunities available after school. Sign up on the QR code on the poster attached here.

Mrs Targett

Monday 22nd September

Year 11 Website

As mentioned in last week's assembly, here is a link to the Year 11 Website. This can be saved on any device, and is also available via an icon on your iPad. This has also been added as a link at the top of this page.

Please take some time this morning to explore what is available. The website will evolve throughout the year, for example your mock exam timetable will be available next week.

Please consider the following;

- Using the after school support page, which after school sessions will you go to this week?

- Find the college open events link via the Key Dates document - which post 16 providers will you visit this term?

- Take a look at the revision resources page - what are our key revision strategies?

Please do speak to me if you have any questions, Mr Atwell

Post 16 Evening for Year 11 at Warden Park Academy Thursday 25th September

Hopefully you are all planning to attend the Post 16 Evening on Thursday 25th September with your parents/carers as this is a very important evening for you to explore your options for when you move on from us next summer; here you will have the opportunity to talk to a multitude of different colleges or apprenticeship providers all under one roof.

Colleges will then be holding their open evenings over the next couple of months and you will need to sign up to attend many of them. I am attaching a link to the dates for the Open evenings - please make sure you register in good time as some may get fully booked.

Click here to access.

Thank you, Mrs Targett

College Reference - Information for Tutors

Your tutors will soon begin writing your college references. So that these can be as glowing as possible, we want to make sure that we don't miss anything! Please complete the form below to help your tutor give you a glowing reference. FYI there is also tutor time put aside for this later in the week so that you can give it more time and consideration, and speak to your tutor if necessary.

Click here to start!

Thank you, Mr Atwell

Sussex Safer Roads Assembly

On Monday the 29th of September Sussex Safer Roads are joining us for a road safety assembly period 5. Please go to your usual class to be registered. Then you will head down to the assembly hall and sit in your tutor groups.

Monday 15th September

Important message - College Open Events and Post 16 Evening

Hopefully you are all planning to attend the Post 16 Evening on Thursday 25th September with your parents/carers as this is a very important evening for you to explore your options for when you move on from us next summer; here you will have the opportunity to talk to a multitude of different colleges or apprenticeship providers all under one roof.

Colleges will then be holding their open evenings over the next couple of months and you will need to sign up to attend many of them. I am attaching a link to the dates for the Open evenings - please make sure you register in good time as some may get fully booked.

Click here to access.

Thank you, Mrs Targett

Break & Lunch Update- Fast Passes

Whilst we manage the queues and the new food etc we have paused fast pass use at break and lunch. We will confirm procedures for fast pass use in the Years 9 -11 area next week. Please join the regular queue for this week please.

Thank you, Ms Fitzgerald.

Monday 8th September

Interested in a career in the NHS?

The NHS offers young people the opportunity to engage in work experience just 3 times per year, and these opportunities are always highly in demand. If you are interested, please see the link below;

NHS Work Experience Opportunities

Mrs Targett.

Break & Lunch Updates & Reminders for years 9 -11!

Year 11 VIP Area at lunch 1: We are pleased to announce that during Lunch 1 the mezzanine area will be solely available to Year 11 students. We are awaiting some new furniture, but we want this space to be enjoyed as a privilege for our senior students. It is important that the very highest standards of behaviour are displayed, as students may be asked to leave the area if these expectations are not met.

Note, break and during lunch 2, the mezzanine is a quiet space. Students seated up here must be quiet to enable others students to enjoy their lunch in this area.

Bags in the Dining Hall: To ensure the dining hall is more comfortable for everyone, bags are not permitted at break or lunch. The only exception will be in cases of extreme adverse weather, and staff will advise you when this applies. This will help avoid bags becoming wet from heavy rain.

Queues: Please ensure you do not block the main entryways when queueing for Parkes. Wait for staff to tell you when to move forward or enter the servery area.

At lunchtime, please note:

Hot meals (street food) are served on the left.
Deli (grab and go) is served on the right.
Please choose the most appropriate queue for your selection.

The Quiet Space during Lunch 1 is open from today. Please remember it is a quiet space – you must sign in using the QR code, and board games are available. The rooms can be found here. Be sure to look at Week B for today!

Finally, the water fountains for Key Stage 4 are located just outside the entrance to the toilets by Ferguson.

If you have any queries about expectations at break and lunch, please do come and find me, I am usually in the dining hall.

Ms Fitzgerald.

Post 16 Evening for Year 11 at Warden Park Academy Thursday 25th September

Hopefully you are all planning to attend the Post 16 Evening on Thursday 25th September with your parents/carers as this is a very important evening for you to explore your options for when you move on from us next summer; here you will have the opportunity to talk to a multitude of different colleges or apprenticeship providers all under one roof.

Colleges will then be holding their open evenings over the next couple of months and you will need to sign up to attend many of them. I am attaching a link to the dates for the Open evenings - please make sure you register in good time as some may get fully booked.

Click here to access.

Thank you, Mrs Targett

College Reference - Information for Tutors

Your tutors will soon begin writing your college references. So that these can be as glowing as possible, we want to make sure that we don't miss anything! Please complete the form below to help your tutor give you a glowing reference. FYI there is also tutor time put aside for this later in the week so that you can give it more time and consideration, and speak to your tutor if necessary.

Click here to start!

Thank you, Mr Atwell

Free Webinar series for Year 11 students including top tips for getting into Medical school

InvestIn are running a series of webinars that may be of interest to students in Year 11.

Making it into medical school – 30th September, 6pm

Alternative pathways to university – 1st October, 6pm

Understanding UCAS – 2nd October, 6pm

The sessions are perfect for students in Years 10-13, who want to learn more about the opportunities available after school. Sign up on the QR code on the poster attached here.

Post 16 Data Consent Form - Urgent Request

Due to changes in privacy rules, we now need to gain your consent for us to share information about you with Post 16 providers. Without this consent we cannot share information that is requested from the colleges that you apply to.

This form allows us to share important information about you with colleges and post 16 providers. For example, colleges will ask us for a reference for you, and we need your permission to send out that information. It is therefore important that all students complete this Google form as soon as possible.

Mrs Targett.