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The Chelmer Valley Weekly Bulletin
27th February 2015
PARENT GOVERNOR ELECTIONS
Thank you to all parents who voted in the recent Parent Governor elections. Mr Richard Lock received the most
votes and is therefore elected as your new Parent Governor. Congratulations to Mr Lock.
GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT REQUEST
The Geography department would like old ‘property sections’ of any newspapers that you may have lying about!
Students should bring them to the Humanities office or N22. Thank you.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT DVD
We apologise for the delay in the release of the Christmas concert DVD. It has now been compiled and edited
and is available from Mrs Willcox in the Eastman Building for £3.
WORLD BOOK DAY
Thursday 5th March will be a 'fancy dress' day where students and staff can come to school
dressed as their favourite literary character. This is not a non-uniform day and students have
the choice whether to dress up or come to school in uniform.
There will be a cake sale in the Library during break time to celebrate World Book Day with some book themed
cakes. Contributions will be gratefully received. All Proceeds will go to Comic Relief.
STARS IN THEIR EYES
Chelmer staff will be performing on stage on Friday 6th March at 7pm. Student dancers will be accompanying
some of the acts. Tickets are on sale now through WisePay priced at: £5 Adults, £3 Concessions. All proceeds
of the event will be donated to Cancer Research UK. Come along with you own refreshments for an evening of
fun!
ENRICHMENT EVENING – WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH
Departments will be opening their doors after school and running an
exciting range of activities designed to enrich the current learning of the
students. These activities are open to all; information will be circulated via
form time and sign up sheets will be displayed around the school.
Get involved! Speak to Miss Hill if you have any questions.
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RED NOSE DAY
Friday 13th March is a non-uniform day – we are raising money for Comic Relief. There is a
fancy dress theme 'Stars' keeping in line with the theme of 'Stars in your Eyes' (this is
optional). Students are asked to donate up to £1 for this great cause.
YEAR 7 LE TOUQUET TRIP
Parents are reminded that the deadline for making payment for the trip to Le Touquet is Friday 27th February. If
you have any concerns regarding payment or any other matter relating to this trip, please do not hesitate to
contact Mrs Lynch.
PE INFORMATION
Next week’s fixtures (subject to change)
Cross Country
Well done to Year 7 and 8 boys at the Essex Schools Cross Country Champs at Stubbers Activity Centre on
Wednesday 25th February. Especially well done to Alfie Hutchinson in Year 7 who finished 15th and has been
selected to represent Essex.
Indoor Cricket
Well done to the U15 Girls Cricket team who came 2nd in their Tournament at Essex County Club on Wednesday
25th February.
COMPUTER STUDIES
Year 11 CIDA course students are reaching the final points of their Control Assessment.
Students who are doing Unit 4 Game Making must complete their game and game promo by Friday 27th
February (There is a workshop afterschool from 3.10pm until 5pm on this day).
All other evidence and a completed Control Assessment’s electronic folder for Unit 4 must be ready for
submission by Friday 6th March.
Students who are doing Unit 3 Artwork & Imaging and Unit 2 Multimedia should have completed all their products
by Friday 6th February and be ready to submit a completed Control Assessment ePortfolio by Friday 6th March.
Students who have not completed their products have been advised to attend the above workshop.
A copy of all agreed deadlines set can be found stapled in the student’s planner on an orange sheet.
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NEXT WEEK’S YEAR 11 MATHS REVISION TOPIC
From 3:25 - 4:15pm in the Maths area.
Students should bring questions that they are struggling with, including past papers.
Date
Higher Topics
Foundation Topics
4th
March
Any questions you are struggling with, or
Algebra (quadratics)
Fractions, Percentages and
Decimals
NEXT WEEK’S SCIENCE REVISION TOPIC
CORE Science Revision (Year 10 dual award and Year 11 triple)
Key:
Week
Date
A
02/03/2015
03/03/2015 Afterschool
AQA Edexcel Both
Topic
LUNCHTIME: Exam Practice
B1.2: Homeostasis and stimuli
Room
N28
O14
ADDITIONAL Science Revision (All Year 11)
Week
Date
A
02/03/2015 Afterschool
Topic
B2.1 Proteins and enzymes
Classroom
O14
LOOKING AHEAD……
Monday 2nd March – Friday 6th March – Week A
Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th March – GCSE English Speaking & Listening exams
Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th March – Year 12 Geography Field Trip
Thursday 5th March – World Book Day
Friday 6th March – Stars in their Eyes charity evening
Monday 9th March – Friday 13th March – Week B
Tuesday 10th & Thursday 12th March – Year 11 English, Maths & Science Mocks
Wednesday 11th March – Year 8 Maths Activity Day
Friday 13th March – Year 13 A Level History Conference
Friday 13th March – Red Nose Day - Fancy Dress theme ‘Stars’ to follow on from ‘Stars in their Eyes’
Monday 16th March – Friday 20th March – Week A
Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th March – GCSE Speaking & Listening English exams
Thursday 19th & Friday 20th March – GCSE Drama showcase evenings
Monday 23rd March – Friday 27th March – Week B
Tuesday 24th March – Dance showcase (evening)
Wednesday 25th March - Afterschool – Humanities Masterclass
Wednesday 25th March - Whole School Enrichment Evening
Thursday 26th March – Year 11 Raising Achievement Evening
Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th March – Year 12 Biology field trip to Orielton
Friday 27th March – INSET DAY
EASTER HOLIDAYS
MONDAY 30th MARCH – FRIDAY 10th APRIL
RETURN TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY 13TH APRIL (WEEK A)
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ENGLISH
Y11 GCSE Coursework Clinic & Exam Revision – Every Tuesday after school 3.15 - 4.15pm
MATHS
Maths Clinic – Every Wednesday lunchtime in N25
BUSINESS STUDIES
Y11 GCSE revision on Thursdays after school in T7 from 3.15 - 4.15pm with Mr Beadle
ECONOMICS
AS GCE exam revision clinic on Monday lunchtimes in T7 with Mr Beadle
SCIENCE CLINIC
Calling all Y10 and Y11 students! Do you need help with Science?
Scientists are available to help you with theory, revision, homework etc. This will help improve
your level/grade! Don’t miss this opportunity! Every Tuesday break time in N28
LOCAL COLLEGE INFORMATION DAYS COMING UP……
CHELMSFORD COLLEGE http://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/
Monday 20th April 6pm – 8.30pm
WRITTLE COLLEGE http://www.writtle.ac.uk/
Wednesday 4th March 6pm - 7.30pm
Saturday 25th April 10am – 2pm
Wednesday 20th May 6pm – 7.30pm
Saturday 27th June 10am - 2pm
Register online before you attend to save time at the college reception.
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