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: 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
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