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Monday 13th October

Monday 6th October

Two Spaces available on the NASA trip to Orlando in February half term 2026!

If you are interested in this trip, please see this webpage here which has all of the details. Please speak to your parents/carers tonight if you would like to go on this trip. Details about cost were sent out in last week's newsletter as the payment plan to join the trip at this time is slightly different to the one advertised on the webpage. Please let me know by tomorrow if you would like to go on the trip or get your parents/carers to me: dwheeler@wardenpark.co.uk

Miss Wheeler☀️

A new Arts and Crafts Club for Year 7 & 8

We are delighted to announce that we are looking to run an 'Arts and Crafts Club' on a Tuesday from 3.10-4.10pm. The club will begin on Tuesday 4th November (after October half term) and will run for 10 weeks (10 sessions). The club is to be run by an outside organisation called 'The Creation Station' and therefore there is a small cost for this club.

If you would like to see a breakdown of what you would be learning each week, please see these slides here or pictured. You will study a different artist each week and will be able to experiment with fabric, sewing, drawing, painting, clay and much more!

If you would like to be part of this club, please complete this form here now. Your parents will need to pay for you to attend so I will be in contact with them to check that they are willing to do so.

Miss Wheeler

Arts and crafts club

Clubs

Your tutor will now read through all of the clubs available for this Autumn term (up until Xmas holidays). We would like all students to attend a school club this year. Remember that attending clubs is not just an opportunity to make new friends but is also valid experience to write about on college applications and to talk about at college interviews. Which one will you try? Click the links below to review what's on offer!

Ms Wheeler

Monday 29th September

Messages about Character Enrichment Week 2026 from MS Wheeler!

A new trip for Year 8!

We have decided to open up the trip to Amsterdam in Character Enrichment Week 2026 to Year 8 students! Your parents/carers will have been notified about this in last week's newsletter that was published on Friday- did they discuss this with you over the weekend?

Your tutor will now review and explore this webpage with you so that you can find out more about the trip! If you would like to sign up for this trip, your parents/carers need to complete the sign up form on the webpage and make a payment by 1st October- this is quite soon so make sure you have a chat with them tonight!

If you have already signed up for Liddington and want to change your mind- no problem. This can be arranged. Just get your parents/carers to read last weeks newsletter about how to do this.

Character Enrichment Week Residentials 2026

A gentle reminder that you need to get your parents/carers to sign up for residential trips by this Wednesday.

To view information about our residential trips, please see the Enrichment Trips App on your iPad.

Ms Wheeler

Stand Against Violence Day

Year 8 will attend a Stand Against Violence workshop on Knife Crime on Monday 6th October during Period 2.

Please go straight to the Assembly Hall at the start of Period 2 instead of your normal lesson.

Please sit in your tutor groups in register order. Staff will meet you there and complete the register.

Ms Easton.

Monday 22nd September

STEM Challenge

Calling all budding engineers! This year's Mid Sussex STEM challenge is to build a train powered by potential energy. I am looking for a team of 6-8 students to take part in the challenge against other local schools. You will have until June for designing, building and testing your train before the big competition day where you will pit your train against what the other teams have built. The link below has some more information about last years challenge so you can see what you have to look forward to.

Interested? Come to I3 on Weds 24th of September for more information - Ms O'Brien

Monday 15th September

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

Character Enrichment Wek trips 2026

Please be aware that trips are being launched in assemblies this week. If you are not present in an assembly, you will miss the launch of the trip. To ensure you have all the details, please make sure that you and your parents/carers read the newsletter this Friday, as it will include information about all the trips being launched this week.

As a guide:

Year 7 will have a residential
Year 8 will have a residential to PGL in Liddington.
Year 9 will have the opportunity to go to Amsterdam, France, or Spain (MFL trips are for MFL students only), or Poland.

If you are not in assembly for any reason, please make sure your parents/carers read the newsletter, which will be emailed out as usual this Friday, so you do not miss out on these opportunities.

Thank you,

Ms Wheeler

Monday 8th September

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.

Royal Air Force Cadets

The Air Cadets, officially known as the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC), is one of the UK's premier youth organisations, backed by the Royal Air Force.

At 172 Haywards Heath Squadron, we help our young people:

● Build confidence and self discipline

● Develop teamwork and leadership skills

● Stay active and engaged in a safe environment

● Gain recognised qualifications to enhance your CV

● Learn valuable STEM and life skills

YOU’RE INVITED! Come and See What We Do!

When: Thursday 18th September 19:30−21:30. Meet our current cadets, take part in activities and explore our facility.

Register your interest by scanning the QR code in this link; Recruitment Brochure. (Don't forget you can use a QR code on an iPad by taking a screenshot and then accessing the link via the screenshot).

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