PARENT BULLETIN
27TH APRIL 2015
Year 10 Rehearsal Exams
A2 Performance Studies
exam
Car parking charges
The IOW Council have now introduced parking charges to
the Medina College/Leisure Centre/Theatre sites. If you
are visiting the college you will either need to pay and
display, or collect a visitors parking permit from
reception staff as this must be clearly visible on your car.
Visitor parking is only by the railings just outside
reception. If such a pass isn’t showing, or a visitor’s car
is parked in the wrong area, a parking fine notice will be
issued by IOW Council parking attendants. However,
cannot park in the visitor
bays from 3-3.45pm when the
buses will be picking up students.
parents/visitors
If visiting the college between this time, you will need to
pay the required parking fee.
SICKNESS SYMPTOMS
Due to the recent increase in the number of reported
cases of diarrhoea and vomiting on the Island, the
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is requesting that schools
remind parents that children should stay off school
for at least 48 hours after the symptoms have
stopped to avoid the spread of infection.
FASTTRACK FAMILY
CHALLENGE
Joshua Burrows won the
Fasttrack Family
Challenge for last term
and Katie Bache won for
the term. Each won £30
Cineworld voucher. Well
done to them.
When suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting it is
important to keep hydrated and drink plenty of fluids,
particularly for the very young and older people who
are most at risk. Remember to wash hands regularly
with soap and water (hand gels are not effective
against norovirus). If the symptoms persist,
telephone NHS 111. Further details of symptoms are
available on the NHS Choices website
www.nhs.co.uk
ROAD CLOSURE—COMMENCING 20TH APRIL
2015
Due to the closure of Arreton Street for 12 weeks of resurfacing
work, the contracted bus service 316 will need to operate the
following diversionary route
AM
At Forest Road Winford, the service 316 will divert via Winford
Road, Newchurch High Street, Newchurch Shute, Knighton Lane,
Knighton Shute, Downs Road, Downend Road and rejoin the
normal route at Arreton Cross.
PM
Reversal of the AM route.
Arreton Village will not be served, the nearest pick up points will
be either the bus stop at Forest Road Winford (08.25) or the
temporary stop at Arreton Cross (08.40). The service may be
later than usual at stops either side of the closure and at Medina
College.
19TH MAY 2015
GET YOUR HAIR SHOW TICKETS NOW
£3.00 EACH OR 4 FOR £10. AVAILABLE
FROM THE STATIONERY SHOP OR
MAIN RECEPTION
BOOK OF DISTINCTION
The following students have been awarded certificates
for excellent work and have signed the Book of Distinction:
Ella Collins
Caitlin Stewart
Evie Anderson
Abigail Keyte
Beth Wallder
Annie Drinkwater
Sophia Ferrari
Caitlin Miller
Joe Grove
Jodie Pearson
Elliott Hartup
Lauren Sandercock
Jemma Smith
Hannah Russell
Ollie Partridge
Chloe Lawson
Megan Jones
Gina Ingham
Daisy Whittaker
Jack Love
Paul Curtis
Olivia Hunter
Bethany Crouch
Katie Gates
MEDINA COLLEGE UNIFORM
School uniform is to be worn at all times on the school site. Uniform should be kept clean and neat and all
items should be clearly named. Only items listed below may be worn to school.
Boys
Girls
Blazer: Charcoal with green trim and College
Badge
Blazer: Charcoal with green trim and College
Badge
Shirt: Plain white long or short sleeved
Shirt: Plain white long or short sleeved
Trousers: Plain black (skinny jeans/trousers are
not acceptable)
Skirt: Black pleated knee-length or
Shoes: Plain black (canvas shoes or trainers are
not acceptable)
Shoes: Plain black (canvas shoes or trainers are
not acceptable)
Tie: School tie (clip-on ties for all year groups)
Tie: School tie (clip-on ties for all year groups)
Jumper: Long-sleeved grey jumper with badge
(optional purchase, but no other jumper is acceptaSocks: Plain black, white or grey
Trousers: Plain black (skinny jeans/trousers/
leggings are not acceptable)
Jumper: Long-sleeved grey jumper with badge
(optional purchase, but no other jumper is acceptaTights: Plain black or neutral, or
Socks: Plain black, white or grey
Outdoor coat (no hoodies allowed on school site)
Outdoor coat (no hoodies allowed on school site)
Hair: Hair must be in an appropriate style for school and must not reflect any extremes of fashion (style
or colour).
Makeup: Discreet makeup may be worn but should not be noticeable. Nail varnish must not be worn in
school.
Jewellery: A watch, one plain simple ring (e.g. a signet ring) and one pair of discreet stud earrings are
the only items of jewellery allowed in school. Facial piercings are not permitted in school.
Student Planner: The planner is an essential part of school equipment, plus pens and pencils.
PE Kit: Bottle green polo shirt with school logo, plain black long sports socks and black shorts.
Optional PE items: Fleece (plain black), tracksuit bottoms (plain black) and rain jacket (plain black).
The correct PE kit must be worn; students may not wear ordinary uniform clothing for PE lessons. A suitable bag is needed for PE requirements. Personal clothing and sports equipment must be clearly named.
Dance: Students must bring their PE kits on the days that dance is on their timetable.
Protective clothing/equipment: Students will be required to use protective clothing/equipment in
some lessons, e.g. Art, Science and Design Technology.
Medina College uniform is available from Kids & Co, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Note: ties are only available from the College
DISNEYLAND PARIS—EASTER 2015
On a cold and breezy Monday morning at 6.00am, 77 year 9 and 10 students set off from Ryde on a
trip to Disneyland, Paris. Although it was early, and we had a whole day of travel before us, the
excitement was building already. After a coach/ferry/coach journey we arrived at the Disney
Dream Castle Hotel near the parks. It was amazing to look at, but we were eager to drop our bags
and head off to the Disney Village for food and go shop, shop, shopping!
Over the next two days we were out early and headed for the Disney parks. First stop was the Disney Studios Park with its amazing rides and even more shops—Minnie ears were purchased in
abundance!
Next day it was the Disneyland Adventure Park which was much bigger and had a greater variety of
attractions and rides. The day consisted of queuing, smiling, queuing again and even more smiling
when you got to the front of the ride. Everyone we saw was so excited and we were all really enjoying ourselves.
Later that evening we all gathered together to watch the fantastic “Dreams” firework display outside of the “Sleeping Beauty” castle—it was absolutely amazing! We had all made new friends and
had just laughed so much. Disneyland was an amazing experience and we really could not think of
better people to go with.
Thank you everyone for a truly “magical” time.
Macie and Alice Snow
Reporting an Absence
Medina Shakespeare company
All absences must be reported before 9am
each day by calling the house attendance
officer on
Red / Green Houses - Mrs. J Glover - 538043
Blue / Yellow Houses - Ms. D Goodings –
538055
[email protected]
All absences need to be followed up with a
written note to your child’s tutor.
Absences of 5 or more days must be
Supported by medical evidence,
without this the absence will not be
authorised by the school.
Medical appointments should be made
outside school time, if this is
unavoidable please provide the school
with an appointment card or letter to
support the absence.
Requests for absence during term time
The Department of Education no longer allows
Head Teachers to grant any leave of absence
during term time unless there are exceptional
circumstances. If you remove your child from
school during term time without the permission of the Head Teacher the absence will be
unauthorised and you may be liable for a Fixed
Penalty Notice of up to £120 per parent per
child.
Medina
College
now has its own Medina Shakespeare Company which will be
performing “Much ado about Nothing”.
The company is open to all students from
any year group who would like to find out
that Shakespeare can be fun (as witnessed by our students who recently
performed The Tempest as part of the
Schools’ Shakespeare Festival).
We will be holding auditions in the Drama
Studio on Monday and Tuesday 5th and
6th January 2015 at lunchtime, so anyone
wishing to be part of this exciting new
venture, whether new to Shakespeare,
curious, or more hardened Shakespeare
lovers, are welcome to come along.