Film Club: Animated Short Screening Pixar Studios

On the 28th January we will have the First Film Screened on our large screen in the Assembly hall. This will be from 3.15 to 4.20. 

If you are interested in Film, Journalism or the media industries this gives you the opportunity to join the Warden Park Into Film Club and take part in watch and reviewing Films. You can even join in with national competitions and win prizes. 

Us this link and the Club Code: CCZ7741T to join the club and come along on the 28th January to view 12 fun short animation films from the classic Pixar Animation studio. 

Mr Thomas

Timetable Changes from Monday: 

Further to my message on Monday, you can now see the changes to some of your lessons that you have within your tutor group. This has affected some year 8 classes only.

Year 8 mixed blocks affected:

8EU2, 8AS1, 8AF1, 8AF2 and 8OC1. This now also includes 8AM1 & 8AM2. (Please note we have been able to manage without the changes originally planned for 8OC1- there are now no changes required for 8OC1). Apologies if this has caused any worries but an opportunity presented itself which meant we could leave this tutor group unchanged). 

What you need to know:

For most subjects, only the lesson times or days may change.

There are some teacher changes to Geography & Learning About Life (LaL).

These changes will take effect from Monday 19 January. Any homework deadlines will be adjusted. 

What are the changes? 

Click here to see the summary of periods affected, you will need to find your tutor group only. 

There will also be room changes in some instances, so please check your timetables from Monday! Please dispose of any existing paper copies or screenshots of your old timetables that you may have. 

You will see the changes on Go 4 schools from tomorrow. 

Ms Fitzgerald

Timetable Changes from next week: 

I want to let you know about an upcoming change to the Key Stage 3 timetable.

Due to some staffing changes, I have needed to reorganise parts of the mixed block timetable. For some of you, this means that the order of your lessons during the week may change, but most subjects will remain the same. These changes only affect lessons that you have within your tutor group.

Year 8 mixed blocks affected:

8EU2, 8AS1, 8AF1, 8AF2 and 8OC1. 

What you need to know:

For most subjects, only the lesson times or days may change.

There are some teacher changes to Geography, Character in Action (CiA) and Learning About Life (LaL).

These changes will take effect from Monday 19 January. Any homework deadlines will be adjusted. 

What happens next?

I am working through the details and finalising the list of changes. I will add them here later in the week when they are ready. 

Your tutor will go through the changes with you once everything is confirmed, so you will know exactly where to be and when. Your timetables will then update over the weekend. 

Thank you for your patience while I make these changes. 

Ms Fitzgerald

Timetable changes ~ Technology Rotations

You will now have your new Technology lessons on your timetable for this term. In some cases whilst your project will change you may keep the same teacher. Enjoy your new projects! Be sure to check if you have a new room ahead of your lesson! 

Ms Fitzgerald. 

GCSE Options - This term! 

This half term is a very exciting one in relation to you choosing your GCSE options. You will have heard via Careers and Enterprise lessons that the Options process will be introduced to you via these lessons. You will also have the YEAR 8 OPTIONS website that will guide you and your parent / carer through the process, and give details regarding all of the different subjects. Your teacher will share the options website with you in your first lesson. 

Following the introductory lesson, you will then have the opportunity to be introduced to the 'new' subjects (that you have not already studied) in your second Careers and enterprise lesson, and then sign up to a range of taster lessons. Your first lesson will be delivered by either Mr Atwell or Ms Fitzgerald. 

There will also be taster lessons in all option subjects this half term, so it is vital that you are in school every day so that you don't miss out.

Other dates for your diary include Virtual parent's evening on Thursday 22nd January, and Options Evening on Thursday 5th February.

The final Careers and Enterprise lesson of this half term will guide you through the process of submitting your option choices, with you submitting draft choices which are then emailed home. The deadline for you submitting your final choices is Friday 27th February.

We are looking forward to working with you throughout this half term on this very important aspect of your education! Mr Atwell & Ms Fitzgerald. 

GCSE Options - after Christmas! 

A reminder that the Year 8 options period begins next term...attendance to every lesson is of course always important, for next half term this is especially true, be sure you attend every lesson so as not to miss out on your tasters! Your first careers and enterprise lesson will be an introduction to your GCSE options, it will be delivered by either Mr Atwell or Ms Fitzgerald. We look forward to working with you throughout the next half term! Ms Fitzgerald & Mr Atwell😀

Fire: A Princess' guide to burning issues 

On Monday 17th November all year 8 students will be watching a play organised by the History department in the assembly hall during either period 1 or period 2. The 50 minute play is being performed by a drama company and it is about a person called Sophia Duleep Singh, who becomes a famous Suffragette. She is a remarkable character and you will learn more about her in your history lessons later this year.

'1' tutor groups will be watching the play during period 1. Go to period 1 as normal, and your teacher will bring you down to the assembly hall. If you are in 8EU1 then you can stay in the hall after your assembly that morning.

'2' tutor groups will be watching the play during period 2. Go to your period 2 lesson as normal and your teacher will bring you down to the assembly hall.

Expectations of students:

- Arrive promptly and calmly in exemplary uniform.

- Sit in your tutor groups, in alphabetical order as you would for assembly.

- Show respect to the performers by settling quickly and listening carefully.

- Take part! There are elements of the play that are interactive, so be prepared to participate.

A letter has gone home to your parents about this performance and you also have a history homework task to introduce you to Sophia Duleep Singh and some of the issues surrounding the play. 

Mr. Murray 

As the weather gets colder… ❄️

A few updates about break and lunch as the fields are now closed for the winter months:

⚽ Football

Football can still be played, but only on the courts. Please remember that only students playing football should be on the courts.

• Year 7 – you’ll use the left-hand side of the courts. (Car park side)

• Year 8 – you’ll use the right-hand side. (Field side)

Stay within your year group areas so everyone can enjoy their break safely.

🏫 Assembly Hall

The Assembly Hall is a calm space – no running or playfighting. Avoid any rough play behaviour logs! 

🎟️ Fast Passes

Fast passes will be out this week. Remember to follow the Fast Pass queue system.

If you’re unsure how it works, you can watch the short video linked to the right.

🚫 Out of Bounds Areas

• The stairway behind the Assembly Hall must remain clear at all times. It is not for students to gather. There should be no gathering on the stairs behind the hall under any circumstances.

• The pathway to the courts is to be used only to access the courts. The grass area immediately outside the Assembly Hall is now out of bounds.

😇General Reminders

• Keep your hands to yourself – any rough play (pushing, bumping, playfighting, etc.) will result in a red 'rough play' log.

• Please don’t gather in the foyer or corridor areas. Stay either in the hall, the canopy areas or the courts. 

Let’s all make sure break and lunch are safe, calm, and enjoyable for everyone.

Ms Fitzgerald. 

Timetable changes: 

It is often necessary to make some timetable changes throughout the year to ensure that we are able to keep the very best teachers in classes. This usually happens as a result of longer-term teacher absence.

For some tutor groups, this has meant staffing and timetable changes. This could mean that a teacher has changed or that the placement of a lesson has moved. In Year 7, the affected tutor groups are listed below. 

• 8AM2

• 8OC2

The changes are summarised here. 

These changes take effect from today. Please destroy/delete any existing screenshots or paper copies of your timetable. Remember, you can always access the most up-to-date version by checking your calendar or Go 4 Schools on your iPad.

Ms Fitzgerald. 

Break & Lunch Reminders

Please remember to hang up your bags when you use the assembly hall at break / lunch - leaving them on the floor can lead to bags getting wet or the contents, including iPads, getting damaged - this can end up being very expensive. There are new hooks closer to the tennis courts - please use these if the other ones are full.

Please remember also that you can eat packed lunches and 'grab and go' food in the outside eating areas. If you are buying the main meal on a plate, it must stay in the assembly hall. Thank you, Mr Atwell 

Library Pass: Applications now open for students in Years 7 & 8

The Library and Student Futures Hub will be open to students in Years 7 & 8 at break and lunch.  To access the library, you must have a library pass.  If you would like to become a member of the Library & Futures Hub and use the space during break and lunchtimes, please complete the application form below, be sure to include all of the required information.

• Application Form

Access to the Library/Futures Hub will be based on student demand, so we’ll let you know the specific days and times you can use the space once we have an idea of numbers.  This is to ensure it remains a quiet environment, with a maximum of 30 seated students at any given time.

You will receive a membership card, which must be shown upon arrival.  Please note that this card may be revoked if the behaviour policy is not followed.  The space is reserved for students who wish to read, study, do homework, or play quiet card or board games.  If your actions disturb others, you may be asked to leave. 

Timetable changes ~ Technology Rotations

You will now have your new Technology lessons on your timetable for this term. In some cases whilst your project will change you may keep the same teacher. Enjoy your new projects! Be sure to check if you have a new room ahead of your lesson! 

Ms Fitzgerald.