Leyes Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2DA
Tel: (01926)859421 • Email: [email protected]
Head: Mr H. Abbott, B.A.(Hons.), M.Ed • Deputy Head: Mr. M. Snape
Dear All
In order to support our literacy initiative, we will be introducing a whole school
reading session, and this will commence in tutor time from Friday 27th February. The
reading session will involve the whole school for 20 minutes and each student has
been asked to bring a fictional text to read in their registration class on Friday
mornings. For this initiative to be successful, we do need 100% commitment from
every student and it is important that all parents support us in this venture. Some
tutors already have reading sessions for their students in the mornings, but what we
propose will enable every tutor group in the school to have consistent experience of
reading time to support their comprehension and enjoyment of literature. The school
library has a supply of books for students who may have exhausted all of their own
reading materials at home but, in the first instance, we want students to bring in
appropriate fiction from home. We ask parents also to support form teachers in
checking the appropriateness of the books selected. We believe that reading is so
important that the initiative will involve everyone in the school community both
students and staff reading together.
I am pleased to report that we will be launching an online rewards shop for students
from the start of the summer term. After consultation with the student council, we
have been given many creative options for rewards, which students would value and
appreciate. We will be aiming to develop consistency in rewarding students by
drawing on objective criteria such as the number of excellent effort grades awarded in
reports, or a good record of attendance and punctuality. This will be a useful counter
balance to the individual rewards that teachers give to students in lessons, which can
sometimes generate a sense of subjectivity and can lend itself to inconsistency.
6th February 2015
DIARY DATES
February
9th – 13th
Africa Week
9th - 13th Year 12 Geography
trip to Cornwall
13th – Non-uniform day
16th – 20th
Half Term
26th – Year 10 Parents’
Evening
The deadline for the return of key stage 4 option choices is today, Friday 6th February.
Over the next two weeks, students will have individual advice or further guidance if
we are unable to meet their requests, or we feel that further support is needed to
help them to make the best and most appropriate choice.
Our policy for Equality reflects our commitment to addressing any prejudice related
incidents. Although incidents, which breach our Equality policy are very rare indeed,
all incidents of bullying or name-calling based on prejudice are taken very seriously
and every opportunity is taken to ensure that all students are made aware through
assemblies, PSHE and Citizenship, of the importance of treating everyone equally and
with respect.
We had a successful parents’ consultation meeting and there was good discussion on
this occasion about meeting the language needs of students who are recent arrivals
from EU countries. Thanks also to parents who completed the questionnaires at the
parents’ evening last week. Feedback is always important in shaping our priorities and
the results from the recent parents’ questionnaires are accessible on the VLE.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely
H.H.S. Abbott
Headteacher
Tickets on Sale
Urban Nights:
11 and 12 February
7pm – 9pm
Swing Night:
13 February
7pm - late
Tickets for USU 2015 are now on sale - head to usukenilworth.org
to get yours!
Urban Nights – Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Swing Night – Friday 13th February 7.00pm - late
Tickets will also be available lunchtimes in Main Reception
Any queries please contact [email protected]
or see Katie Harwood or Tom Whiting at Sixth Form
USU EVENTS – WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
Monday 9th Feb:
Cake Sale first and second break (Lower Hall)
Tuesday 10th Feb:
Tuck shop first and second break (Lower Hall) and lunch time (Upper Hall)
Wednesday 11th Feb: USU performances on the Lower School stage at lunchtime
Urban Show from 7pm For tickets visit: usukenilworth.ticketsource.co.uk
Thursday 12th Feb:
African Poetry Workshop (Year 7) ALL DAY
Urban Show from 7pm For tickets visit: usukenilworth.ticketsource.co.uk
Friday 13th Feb:
Non uniform day. Bring £1 (all proceeds go to charities giving aid to Africa)
Street Dance Workshop at lunchtime in the dance studio (donations preferable)
Year 9 Science Exam in June
To help you prepare, please use the following links
to access revision resources available on the
school VLE.
Learning materials – Science –Key Stage 3 – Year
9 exam.
The following is available:
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A list of revision topics
Past papers and mark schemes
General revision techniques
Topic specific exemplar questions
Revision workbooks can also be purchased from
the Science Department at a cost of £5.50 which
are available in Upper and Lower Science Prep
room areas.
MUSIC TUITION REMINDER
There are some outstanding music tuition fees for payment. Please contact
Mrs Bramwell in Upper Office regarding these.
Year 8 trip to the Big Bang Fair, NEC, Birmingham –
Thursday 12th March
The Big Bang is the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths for
young people in the UK. Everything is aimed at showing young people (primarily aged 719) just how many exciting and rewarding opportunities there are out there for them with
the right experience and qualifications.
You will by now have received a letter about the trip to the Big Bang Fair, but for more
information click on the link below:
http://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/About_Us/
•
1st Prize - Chris Evans' height in books!
The GOLD winners in each age group will win a pile of books as tall as Chris Evans - that's 1.88 metres! - and
500 books for their school library.
2nd Prize - Alex Jones' height in books!
The SILVER winners will win a stack of books as tall as Chris' good friend, Alex Jones from The One Show!
3rd Prize -Your own height in books!
The BRONZE winners will walk away with their own height in books!
Wanted!
Donations of books for Car Boot Sale
Saturday 7 March 2015
At this year's car boot and book sale the PTA will be selling scarves, jewellery and handbags. All proceeds will be
spent on equipment for the school.
The PTA would welcome donations of books to sell at the Car Boot Sale. Please could donations be
handed in at main reception. Alternatively , for collection please email [email protected] .
HAVE YOU LOST ?
A brand new unnamed boys
black Nike trainers UK 7 (not
identical to the ones below).
If so, please go and see Mrs
MacSkimming in Lower Office
School Uniform
We now have a new black, unisex, shower proof / fleece reversible
jacket for sale.
Sizes:
11-12 years, 13 years, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Cost £20.50
Please order through the uniform shop on the VLE.
SPORTS FIXTURES
Day
Feb
Year Group
Sport
Sat
Sat
Mon
Tues
Wed
Wed
7th
7th
9th
10th
11th
11th
Year 7, 9 & 11
Years 8 & 10
Year 8
Year 7, 8 & 9
Year 7
6th Form
Wed
11th
6th Form
Wed
11th
Year 7
Rugby
Rugby
Hockey
Swimming
Hockey
Netball
Football,
Hockey,
Basketball
Football
Opposition/
Venue
Home / Away
Approx
Return/Finish
King Henry VIII
King Henry VIII
Tournament
Competition
Bablake
Kingsley
Away
Home
Bablake
Warwick Uni
Away
Away
TBC
TBC
4.15pm Start
TBC
6pm
TBC
Myton
TBC
TBC
5 A Side Comp
Home
5.45pm Finish
Rugby & Hockey Kit
We have a number of shirts in stock and available for immediate purchase.
We have the following sizes available
Hockey Top £20
Rugby Top £26
Youth Medium 26/28
Size 8
Size 10
Youth XL 32/34
Adult Medium
Adult Large
If you would like to purchase any of these items please bring a cheque in to the PE
department made payable to Kenilworth School, along with a note of which size you
would like.
KENILWORTH SCHOOL
PTA
Adults £1
entry
Children free
entry
9am-12
£10.00 per pitch
(table provided)
Pre-book only
Tel: 07960
484253
Email:
kenschool.pta@
sky.com