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Edition 67 : WeekWeek-ending December 10th,
10th, 2010.
The weekly newsletter from Yardleys School, for pupils, parents, carers and our local community.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
ALL SCHOOL TIMINGS WILL BE BACK TO NORMAL NEXT
WEEK WITH LESSONS ENDING AT 3.10pm
Well done to everyone for battling against record-breaking
winter weather over the last few weeks to get to school on time
and especially to those who have achieved 100% attendance
this term. Have a very safe and happy holiday.
If you were wondering.... how
does the VLE gets such a detailed
weather report on the website
updated every minute?
The answer is:
It is sent directly from our own
weather - recording instruments
on the school roof (see photo >).
Lowest Recorded
Temperature in
December so far this year
at Yardleys School:
o
- 8.1 C
at 6.40am on Tues Dec 7th.
Visiting Artist - in - Residence.
Students studying art in Key Stage 4 are being
given the fantastic opportunity to learn more
about their subject from a professional artist
Angela Connors, who is seen here working
with them and sharing her skills and knowledge
during morning lessons on Fridays this term.
Important Dates…………. for your planner and new 2011 diary
• Monday, Dec 13th - Celebrations Assemblies.
• End of term: Friday, December 17th.
LAST DAY ARRANGEMENTS:
All students will be dismissed at 12.05pm next Friday, December 17th.
START OF NEW TERM: SPRING 2011.
• Tuesday, January 4th : Staff Training Day – school closed to pupils.
• Wednesday, January 5th, 8.45am : First day of Spring Term for pupils.
• Half Term Ends: Friday, February 18th, 2011.
Please remember to bring in your donations
donations for the
Christmas Food Hampers on MONDAY, DECE
DECEMBER 13TH.
There will be a box in reception for your gifts (tins, packets, etc.)
Make someone very happy this Christmas !
House News
Autumn
Term:
House
Celebration
Assemblies
Monday, December 13th is the day for each House to celebrate the
successes of their students this term, in a special awards assembly.
Over 4000 awards have been won altogether with the number achieved by
each House as follows:
Discovery: 900
Earth: 881
Elements: 786
Odyssey: 848
Safari: 796
Well done to every award winner! A list of the top achievers in each House
will be published in the New Year edition of the newsletter in January.
Other events
events for the last week of the Autumn Term:
Christmas
Plant Sale
Tuesday, December 14th
LUNCHTIME
In The School Atrium
Hyacinths
Hebe
Money Plant
Cineraria (Ice Plant)
Lavender
Spider Plant
Prices from 40p to £5.00
Ideal presents for your
family and friends.
All cuttings and bulbs
planted by Yardleys
students.
Come and Join a Christmas Gathering on Wednesday, December 15th.
The Performing Arts departments are joining with students for a lunchtime celebration of Christmas
with traditional and modern carols and songs taking place in the Drama Studio at 1.15pm
Drinks 5p Mince Pies 10p
All money raised will be donated to charity
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YEAR 9 STUDENTS – OPTIONS ADVICE
As part of the Year 9 Options process, Connexions have offered 15 minute interview times for any
Year 9 student who would like an opportunity to discuss future career paths, entry requirements and
how the options they choose could affect their career choices at 16. Any Year 9 student who would like
an interview to be arranged for them should come and see Mrs J. Price, if possible before next Friday.
Reminder for Year 11 Students: English Language Exams (OCR)
Monday, 10th January (am) and Tuesday, 18th January (pm)
Booster sessions: Wednesday, 5th January (1st day back) and Thursday, 6th January after school
NOTE TO PARENTS AND CARERS: All pupils involved will be set holiday homework for English.
Please encourage your child to revise for these very important examinations