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Gervase Phinn - Road to the Dales - National Launch
Please join us to celebrate the National Launch of Gervase Phinn's new memoir 'Road to the Dales' in association with Philip Howard books.
Gervase will be in school on Monday 22nd March (6.30 - 9pm) to speak about his book and copies will be available to purchase.
Music for the evening will be provided by Alistair and Michael Backhouse and the String Quartet from 6.30 - 7pm.
The event will open with a song from Georgina Arif, followed by dramatic performances of some of Gervase's poems by our Year 7 students. Wickersley Student Becky Guy will also be singing her recently released single "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".
Please call S Kemp on 01709 542147 to book your place!
Click here to view the press release for 'Road to the Dales'
Teacher of Resistant Materials
(Please note In D & T we also teach the following subjects: Engineering, Graphics and Textiles, and there may be an opportunity to teach Product Design at Key Stage 4)
We require for September 2010, a well qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Resistant Materials to join a successful and vibrant Design and Technology Faculty, in this popular, high performing school (NOR 1910 including 380 in the Sixth Form).
Closing Date: 12th March 2010
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.
Attached Documents:
Covering Letter
Job Description
Ten reasons to join D&T
Person Specification
Wickersley General School Information Sheet
Guidance on completing the application form
Application form
GOOD TEACHERS, GOOD SCHOOLS - A book written by Mr Hudson
GOOD TEACHERS, GOOD SCHOOLS - (Price - £16.99)
How to create a successful school.
A word from Mr Hudson
I have thought for many years that good schools (and now we are an 'outstanding' school) understand the need to continually involve and inform all parents. Parents know their child better than any teacher and teachers usually know the child as a learner better than the parent. A partnership is therefore essential if the school is to be as effective as it can possibly be.
As I wrote my short book which outlines the philosophy and day to day practice that is central to this school, I had the needs of parents and students as well as teachers in mind. It is, I'm told, relatively easy to read and it will help you to be more proactive as people (including me) bombard you with information.
Should you want to purchase a copy of this book please contact my PA, Sue Weinrich, at school; or email sweinrich@wickersley.net; or purchase directly from Amazon by clicking here
Get on in school – Get online at Home
Home Access is a government drive which will help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online at home.
If you are a low income family in receipt of certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access. The programme is aimed at those that need it most and targets families that do not have access to a computer or the internet at home.
Depending on what you need, the grant allows eligible applicants to buy one of the following packages:
1. Full package (a computer, one year's internet access, service and support)
2. A computer with service and support only
3. One year's internet access only
If you are a parent and think you are eligible for a Home Access grant, click here to see how to get an application form. If you would like further information please contact Mr. Hirst at School
BBC Children in Need
Wickersley School & Sports College is proud to have raised a total of £1,976.45 for The BBC Children in Need Appeal.
Various money raising ideas contributed towards this total and we would like thank Students and Staff for their contributions to the cause.
Nathan Green in Magna Wildlife Photography Competition success!
Wickersley pupil Nathan Green has achieved success in two categories of the Magna Wildlife Photography competition.
Nathan had his photos voted as the best in both the "Urban and Garden Wildlife Under 16's" and the "People and Wildlife Under 16's" sections and will be attending a presentation evening on the 19th January.
Here is what Nathan had to say on his achievements:
I went to see the ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ exhibition at Magna in the summer and I saw a leaflet about a photography competition set up by Magna and the Wildlife Trust for Rotherham and Sheffield. I realised I had some wildlife photos I could enter, so I completed the online entry form on Magna’s website and attached by photos as a jpeg.
During October Half term I received an email to say 2 of my photos had been shortlisted in different categories and that there would be online voting until 12th December. There had been 233 entries in total, and then just before Christmas I heard that both my photos had won their category. The Owl photo won the ‘People & Wildlife Under 16’s’ and the Butterfly photo won the ‘Urban and Garden Wildlife under 16’s’.
I have been invited to a presentation at magna on 19th January, but I still don’t know what the prize will be, although some winning photos are to be used on commemorative cards for the Wildlife Trust’s 25th Anniversary.
I would like to thank everyone at Wickersley School & Sports College who voted for me, both students and teachers.
Nathan Green 7S
Wickersley Sixth Form raises money for the Teenager Cancer Trust
Alex Albiston, 18, gave a cheque for £3500 to Heather Bowen, regional manager of The Teenage Cancer Trust
on behalf of Wickersley School and Sports College.
Each year Wickersley School and Sports College organises a whole school sponsored walk where lower school and sixth formers walk over 16 miles to raise money for a charity of their choice. Wickersley Sixth Form chose to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust because teenage cancer is a cause that is close to our heart; Alex Albiston was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of y12 and still managed to get an unconditional offer from Cambridge and gain 5A’s at A-Level.
However, the day before he was due to leave for Cambridge he heard that his cancer had returned and now he is undergoing another round of chemotherapy. Cambridge University are keeping his place open for him.
Alex has become an ambassador for having an excellent spirit in the face of tough challenges but, due to his altruistic attitude, he wanted to make sure that teenagers like him have access to units in NHS hospitals specifically for teenagers with cancer.
All sixth formers have pulled together and raised £3500, people are still donating via www.justgiving.com/wickersley6thform and we hope that people will still continue to give.
The money will be going towards the new cancer unit at the Sheffield Hallamshire hospital.
Wickersley School and Sports College leads the way with Next Generation Learning
Wickersley School and Sports College has signalled its commitment to its pupils by signing up to a new charter that pledges to improve the way technology is used to give pupils an enriched and enhanced learning experience. The Next Generation Learning Charter was launched by Becta, the government’s agency for technology in education.
This means Wickersley School is leading the way and making a commitment to improving learning for pupils through the use of technology (including computers and laptops) in lessons. There is strong evidence to show that when technology is used effectively in schools, it can help to motivate and excite pupils, and raise attainment.
Over the coming months, We will be using the self-review framework – an online tool designed to help schools review their technology use in a structured way, which will in turn help inform their overall school improvement strategy and plans. Using the self-review framework will help us move towards gaining Becta’s prestigious ICT Mark – the national standard in the use of technology across all aspects of school life, including student assessment, teaching and learning, and the development of staff, leadership and management.
Stephen Crowne, Chief Executive of Becta, said:
“Technology in the classroom is no longer a distant dream – technology is part of everyday life for us all, and schools need to ensure they don’t get left behind. The Next Generation Learning Charter will help thousands of schools develop their use of technology across the school, so we have a world class education system where all young people are inspired and motivated”.
David Hudson, Head teacher, said:
“We are delighted to have signed up to the Next Generation Learning Charter. It is a brilliant way for us to show pupils, parents and the wider community that we are committed to using ICT in the best way we can. We know we can do more with technology to help our pupils progress and achieve – and now we have the help we need to get there.”
For more information on the Next Generation Learning Charter go to www.becta.org.uk