WyHigh Update Issue 68 w/c 3rd October 2016
Mr Rockey, Principal
Uniform reminder: To maintain our high standards within the Academy, uniform checks will begin next week throughout the school day, but particularly
during form time and assemblies. Students should ensure that they are smartly dressed in the correct uniform at all times.
Open Days / Open Evening: A reminder that parents wishing to attend the Year 6 Open Days on the 10th and 11th October and / or the Open Evening on
Tuesday 11th October, should book their preferred time by calling main school reception on 01953 602078 or email [email protected]. Please also note that
the school will be open from 5.45 pm on the Open Evening with presentations at 6pm and 7pm.
Technology Club: Students in years 7 to 9 are invited to take part in a new technology enterprise club on Mondays, where they can design, make and then
sell their own designs. The club will run from 3.05 until 4.05 pm each Monday. Those interested should contact Miss Bentley in M05 or Miss Harwood in
M04.
Mrs Dinwoodie - Vice Principal and Director of Advanced Learning:
Many thanks to the Y12 students and parents who attended Settling-In evening. A copy of the presentation has been sent home via Parentmail and will be
available on the website under 'Sixth Form' - 'Getting started'. For those who couldn't attend, we have put work experience information in your
son/daughter's tutor box for them to collect. Please do contact Mr Sandall or Mrs Sharpe if you have questions.
Mr Fehners, Director of Communications: Please use the following e-mail address: [email protected] to let me know of any student achievements.
Student Achievements: Jake Everitt [Y8 M9] is hoping to qualify for the England triple crown trials for the under 16s in bowling. Jake is also hoping to
qualify for the England Academy training. Zachary Marshall-Bull [Y8 C2] completed the Annual Norfolk Churches Trust sponsored Bike Ride 2016 over 8
hours and raised £158 for his local church St Edmunds. Holly Marchant [Y9 A7] has had a very successful cricket season. She has captained Norfolk U13s
girls, was ranked 1st nationally for her bowling by the EBC (English Cricket Board) for age group and 6th for her batting, was awarded Norfolk's girl player of
the season and gained 1 of the six places in Norfolk’s Cricket Board's Centre of Excellence.
D of E Gold Awards – The following students have been invited to receive their Gold awards from St. James Palace: Jonathan Briggs, Oliver Cuss, Joshua
Mellor, Jack Phillips, Leah Preston, Stephanie Wagg and Ben Withey. Congratulations and we hope you enjoy the experience!
Calendar w/c 3rd October 2016
October
Meetings
3
Mon
SLT Meeting [8.00]
Year 11 Assembly
[Miss Franklin]
Breakfast Club [8.00-8.30]
House Briefing [8.25]
4
Tue
Text in Red Indicates a Change to Original Calendar
Academic
Trips / Visits
Activities
Year 7 Core Examinations
Archery
Start
Breakfast Club [8.00-8.30]
HoD Meeting [8.10]
Academy Update Meeting
(15.15) [Hall]
SCHOOL CLOSES at 14.10
CLUBS 14.15-15.15
Wymondham Symphony Orchestra
Beginners Painting and Drawing E7
5
Wed
Heads of House [8.00]
Breakfast Club [8.00-8.30]
Abbey Assembly
[SLT – Mrs Dinwoodie]
SLT Meeting P3 and 4
6
Thu
Breakfast Club [8.00-8.30]
Academy Briefing [8.25] S14
Cheshire Assembly
[SLT – Miss Dinwoodie]
Year 10 College Day
Academy Singers (S16)
[8.25-8.55]
Breakfast Club [8.00-8.30]
Sixth Form Briefing [8.25]
Sixth Form Assembly
‘SRE’ [SLT – Miss Dinwoodie]
SRE -Drop-In session
(Through Day)
SLT Detention [15.00] N5
Year 11 College Day
7
Fri
8
Sat
9
Sun
Archery - Hall
Drumskin – S16
Sixth Form Quiz and Chips
[Hall] (18.00 for a 18.30 Start)
Karate - Gym
Wymondham Youth Music S14/15
Site Walk by
Mr Rockey and Mr Hunt (8.00)
Year 7 Friends Disco [Hall]
Archery - Hall
Slow Theatre Company – M08
Church - Hall
Tuesday Activities 12th September to 6th December 2.15 – 3.15 pm
(please note there are no Tuesday activities on 13th December)
Activity
Archery
Art
Christian Union
Creative Writing
Drama
Homework
Martial Arts
Photography
Street Dance
Warhammer
Yoga
Room
M08 ** room change**
E7
N7
N20
S14 / Gym ** room change**
N12
Leisure Centre
Library / M02
Leisure Centre Hall
N6
Leisure Centre
Provider
Andy Beer
Miss Traynor
Pastor Smith
Bel Greenwood
Gail Haythorpe, Miss Youell, Meghan Kelly
Miss Ormrod
Chris Reeve
Dan Smith
Aileen Inglish
Student led – Ethan and James
Gwenaelle Claiborn
**6F Dodgeball and Badminton restart next week. 6F students are also welcome to join Yoga in the Leisure Centre and CU**
How it works:
To stay at school on Tuesday afternoons you must register for an activity. You cannot join or change groups without permission. You will need to re-apply
for all activities every Term.
If your activity is cancelled, you must join Homework in N12 or get permission to go home.
If you cannot find your group, please go to Reception and ask staff for help.
For more information, please see Mrs Davison-Cripps in the Library
CONTACT DETAILS
Twitter – @WyHighAcademy
E-Mail – [email protected]
Address – Folly Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0QT
Telephone 01953 602078