Writhlington News

Year 8 Parents' Evening

We have made a change to the date for Year 8 Parent's Evening which will now take place after half term, on Thursday 21st November. 

This has also been updated on the Parent Calendar.

For upcoming dates, please see the Important Dates page.

Ten Tors

Ten Tors is back! This year, Writhlington will be taking part in the Ten Tors Event in Dartmoor. 

If you would like to take part, or for more information, please click the link below.

Ten Tors - Parent Letter 1

Library

We encourage pupils to take an interest in the many different genres and styles of reading materials that we have in our library. Pupils have the opportunity to read a wide variety of literature, which can include books that contain older themes, which you may feel is not appropriate for your child. 

If you do not wish for your child to be reading literature of this nature, please click here to complete the form to opt out. 

News and Events

Vital Art Concert


On Wednesday 6th November, Writhlington School will be welcoming cellist Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir and pianist Antoine Préat for an intimate concert as part of the ongoing Vital Art series. Entry to the concert is only £1. 


Tickets can be purchased via the Dragonfly Theatre ticketshop, or you can simply bring your £1 with you to pay on the door. 


For more information, please click here for the Parent Letter

Careers Noticeboard

Code a Weld

Code a Weld are looking for an apprentice laboratory/workshop technician. This is a full time position with full training to work in the UKAS Accredited Laboratory whilst completing a college apprenticeship. 

For more details and to apply, please send your CV to Lab@codeaweld.com or call and speak to Jack Hayes on 01761410410. 

Extra Curricular Activities

Activities on offer

Please see this link for details of the Extra Curricular Activities on offer this academic year. Please note that this is a working document and any updates will be shown on it immediately.

CCF

If you are interested in joining the Combined Cadet Force at Writhlington, please email Miss Mason at cmason@writhlington.org.uk. 

Information and Reminders

ParentPay

There is a small 'buffer' zone available for students to get a meal if there is no credit in their account. Please check ParentPay regularly to ensure that accounts are in credit to avoid this happening. If you would like the 'buffer' to be removed from your child's account, please email finance@writhlington.org.uk

Please ensure that your child's catering account does not have a debit balance from the end of the school year. Please top it up online or contact Mrs Scott in Finance to pay in cash. 

Uniform

We will continue to allow students to wear PE kit on the days when they have PE. It is very important that students are wearing the correct PE kit on these days. The following changes now apply:

Homework

We are making a few changes to the way we set and record students' homework this year. Students' homework will now be set on Talaxy which will allow you to have better insights into what they are doing. Homework will be set on a more regular basis and consolidated in lessons to ensure that all students engage and develop their understanding of what they are doing at home. Please look out for notifications on Talaxy and support your child with their home learning. We will talk more about this on the welcome evenings over the next two weeks. 

Assessment Preparation

In order to help your child best prepare for upcoming assessments, we are sharing assessment preparation sheets. Please see this page for more information.  

Curriculum Learning Journeys

In order to help you have a better idea of what students will be studying this term and throughout the year, we have attached the curriculum learning journeys for each subject. 

MSNP Maths Student Learning Journey.pdf

Maths

Writhlington English Learning Journey.pdf

English

MNSP_Science Learning Journey_WRI.pptx.pdf

Science

Geography Learning Journey .pptx.pdf

Geography

Computing Learning Journey.pdf

Computing

PB Learning Journey.pdf

Philosophy and Belief

French Learning Journey.pdf

French

PE Learning Journey.pdf

PE

Design and Technology Learning Journey KS3 - 2024-25 - Final.pdf

Design and Technology - KS3

KS4 DT Learning Journey 2024-25.pptx.pdf

Design and Technology - KS4

KS4 Hosp and Catering Learning Journey (1).pptx.pdf

Hospitality and Catering - KS4

History Learning Journey .pdf

History

Child Development Learning Journey.pdf

Child Development