[Wellsway School] Ammonite 30th April 2010
Wellsway Website Administrator
“The Three Leaders Debate”
The general election came to Wellsway in a big way this week when we held our own version of the Leadership Debates. The event was brilliantly organised by Jack Cooper and Isaac Palmer in Yr 13. Huge congratulations to them and to the students who took part as candidates – Alex Hooper, Alex Bush, Tony Saunders, Jess Tilley and Danielle Vrublevskis. The debate started at lunchtime when all students had the opportunity to come and listen to the student candidates, representing each of the three main political parties, taking part in a question and answer session. This was followed after lunch by a Sixth Form assembly where the three local candidates, Dan Norris, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Gail Coleshill all took to the platform. Each of the candidates was invited to make a three minute introductory speech and then each was given one minute to respond to the questions from the floor. This was a fascinating experience that brought the election to life, quite literally, and I am very impressed by how knowledgeable our students are and how interested in the election. As a school we take very seriously our responsibility to encourage young people to participate as active citizens and we hope this experience will help them when they cast their vote next Thursday.
Mrs Arlidge
Mock General Election
All students will be given the opportunity to vote in our mock general election next week. The plan is to learn more about our voting system and its history, discuss democracy and consider some of the current issues and then vote. The plan is to come up with a result for Wellsway School, our constituency and then a national result based on the votes from schools all around the country. I encourage all of our students to find out about what the different parties stand for ahead of the vote. I will publish the result of our vote in the next Ammonite.
Mr Tanner
Belated congratulations
On Sunday 28 March, Keynsham Town U13s Football Team won the Somerset County Cup. Congratulations to Harry Neil, Sam Simpson-Jarman, Jamie Noble, Michael Ollis and Jack Dancey who took part in this.
Mrs Cox
Year 11 Progress File Presentation Friday 14 May 2010
A reminder of the invitation in last week’s Ammonite for parents/carers of Year 11 students to attend the above Presentation. There will be an attendance slip on the bottom of the key dates letter coming home with your son/daughter shortly. It would be helpful if this could be returned promptly to give us an indication of the number of guests for this event. Thank you. A reminder also, that copies of all letters relating to Year 11 are available on the school website.
Mrs Baker
Year 11 Rewards
There are a number of very exciting things to look forward to for Year 11 students in the coming weeks. As part of our rewards programme we will be awarding students a share in the £1000 prize fund for Year 11 students at the celebration assembly on 14th May. The top achievers in the credit programme and those with the very best attendance will also be entered into a prize draw for prizes.
The last date to receive credits will be Friday 7th May. Our top achievers as we enter our last week include: Hannah Cheung, Livvi Edwards, Daniel Axe, Bethany Nall, Jessica Damrel, Aisling Comley, Grace Carey, Ellie Baldock, Hannah Bond, Mary Browne, Nicholas Bailey and Josh Breen.
In addition Mr Page and Mrs Frost are busy planning the summer Leavers’ Ball. It has been explained to students that tickets will be on sale to those students who meet and maintain our expected standards. We are very pleased with the mature approach our Year 11 students have displayed this year and believe that, with continued effort and hard work, they will be successful in their final examinations and beyond.
Mr Page and Mrs Frost are also putting together the programme for the Year 11 Leavers’ Ball in June. This is always a spectacular and enjoyable event. We are pleased to make these events available to Year 11 students but need co-operation in response.
Mr White
Calling Year 11 2008/9
If you have GCSE art work from last year and would like to collect it you have until the end of this week. After that time we will keep only some examples for exemplar, and recycle the rest. If you know of anyone from last year either sibling or friend please let them know. Thank you.
Mrs Higginson
Stranger Danger
We have received reports of a serious incident involving a secondary age student in the Chew Valley School area. The student had alighted from the bus at her normal stop and was walking home when a car with a female occupant attempted to grab her. Fortunately the student had the presence of mind to escape and, we understand, is safe if somewhat shaken by the experience.
The details and description of the vehicle and its occupants are that it was a female driver with blond hair and there was a male passenger with shaven, dark hair. The car itself was purple with a pink/black interior and dark tinted windows. It is important that we all underline to students the importance of personal safety when out and about beyond the security of home and school. Tutors are underlining key messages with students in school and I know parents will want to talk to their children about staying safe.
Mr White
A word from our Local Police.
Our local Police have asked us to inform parents and other road users that there will be strict enforcement of the law in the vicinity of the schools in Chandag Road and around the Wellsway School site. This will include Penalty Notices for speed and parking offences. In recent times the Police have issued verbal warnings and will now issue Penalty Notices where offences are seen to be committed.
Mr White
Library News
New Signs in the Library
Come to the Library and see the new signage which has drastically improved the appearance of the Library and will help you find the book you want!
New Hours in the Library
Until further notice the Library will be opening from 8.30 until 4.00 Monday to Thursday and from 10.00 until 3.00 on Fridays.
Year 11
Please return all your Library books as soon as possible. We will no longer be issuing books to year 11 pupils (unless it's an emergency) as these students will be leaving soon.
Mrs Pearce
Green Team
1) Reminder – Avon Wildlife Trust 30th Anniversary Party, Folly Farm, Mon 3 May.
2) Green Team Trip – Next Saturday morning 8 May. ‘Birdsong and Botany’, Radstock, 9.00am – 2.00pm (Coach Park). Wear sensible outdoor clothing and footwear. Families welcome. £3 charge for a seat on the minibus.
Mr Sage
Girls’ Choir
Rehearsal on Tuesday this week. Please can everyone attend and then we can make a decision about singing in the forthcoming concert. Thanks.
Miss Dennis
Able, Gifted and Talented Free Summer Holiday Opportunities 26 – 29 July 2010
This year the above will take place at Hayesfield Lower School in Bath on Monday – Wednesday 9.30 am – 3.30 pm and Thursday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm. There may be trips for the students to go on as part of their Workshop and parents/carers will be notified of this at the Introductory Evening for parents and students on the 7 July. The topics are:- Lost Voices of History; Media and History for Year 7; Tie, Dye, Identify!; Science and Design for Year 7; CSI Bath; Science for Years 8-11; Bath Unplugged; Social Science, Journalism and ICT for Years 8-11; Please see further details on the noticeboard in Student Support or the school website and contact Mrs Holdaway in Admin to apply for a place by Monday 24 May.
Mrs Tabor
Current Year 8 – Iceland Trip 2011
We are being inundated with applications from students keen to see the wonders of this amazing island on the trip of a lifetime! Don’t miss out – all applications in by the 7 May please!
Mr Saundry
Lost Property
George Ollis 8MEW has lost his rugby top and trainers in a green and black No Fear bag.
Also an Umbro sports bag with red basics trainers and rugby kit, belonging to Tom Minchin 7IBR.
Please return these items to Student Support. Thank you.
Mrs Dursley
Lost Phone
A phone fitting the description of the one lost by Alex Wilson 11 DMR in the Ammonite has been handed in to Student Support. However, there is no Alex Wilson. Does anyone know who this should be? It’s not Alex Willis – I rang him!
Student Support
Hire of Footballs/Purchase of Tennis Balls
Unfortunately we have had to raise the charge for hiring a football at lunchtimes from Resources. Many balls are not being returned so the hire charge will now be £3.00. Refundable on return of the ball. Tennis balls can still be purchased at a cost of £1.00 each.
Mrs Neal
Club Flix Filmaking Events
Club Flix is a film club run for young people by young people. Club Flix are currently holding filmmaking events throughout May and June. For more information on any of the above projects or to get involved, send an email at in...@clubflix.co.uk or call on 07875207897.
Ms Thompson
Advanced Notice Immunisations Mop-Up
The school nurses will be offering a session for students who missed the DTP vaccination for Year 10. This is likely to be on the morning of Wed 19 May. Further information will follow for those students affected. Thank you.
Mrs Baker
Wine tasting & Buffet
Friday 14 May 7.30 p.m – 9.30 p.m. Friends of Wellsway School in conjunction with the Keynsham/Libourne Twinning Association invite you to sample French wines presented by the students of La Montagne, France. Tickets £5.00 available from Student Support.
Mrs Cheshire
Your Time’ Art Sessions
From Thursday 5 May there will be a new exciting series of after school art workshops run by a different artist each week. The first session is a “Stop Frame Animation Workshop” and will be run by local artist, Matt Robinson. The session will be on Wednesday 5 May, meeting in room L4 of the languages block at 3.30pm. The cost for each session will be £3. If you would like to book a place e-mail the Extended Schools Co-ordinator – Dpi...@wellsway.bathnes.sch.uk
Mr Pickup
SPORTS SECTION
Forthcoming Fixtures
Tues 4 May Year 7/8 Football Tournament (7 a side) at Writhlington, Years 10a, 10b, 8 rounders, Year 9 tennis (6boys/6girls) v St Greg’s (A): Wed 5 May Years 12/13 mixed A & B rounders (2pm) v Ellsbridge House (H): Rounders Years
8a, 8b, 8c, 7a, 7b, 7c v Colston’s (H): Thurs 6 May Rounders Years 12/13 girls, 12/13 mixed, 11, 9 v Royal High (A): Sat 8 May and Sun 9 May Tennis Avon Singles Championships at Clifton College.
Tennis Leaders’ Award
Tennis Leaders’ Award at Wellsway School. Mon 17 May 2010 3.45-6.45pm and Mon 24 May 2010 3.45–5.45pm. Cost £10 per student. Age Group 15-18 years. If you are interested further information and application forms available from Student Support. Closing date 10 May 2010.
Mrs Riddoch
1st XI Cricket Tour
The 1st XI will be taking part on their annual tour from Sun 27 to Wed 30 June. Two places have become available due to other boys withdrawing due to exams clashes. If you are in year 10 or above, or possibly year 9 (if you are an able cricketer), and you would like to take part, please see or contact me as soon as possible.
Mr May
23rd Keynsham 10K Road Race and Children’s Fun Run
Sunday 16 May 2010
Road Race starts at 11am – Fun Run (Ages 6-14) starts at 10am. All abilities welcome. Road Race Entry Forms available from
Student Support. Fun Run Entry Form please contact Debbie Pratt 0117 9869759. This event is in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust & 1st Keynsham Scout Group and takes place at the Sports Ground CADBURY’S Somerdale.
Mrs Riddoch
Fishing Course
We are planning a fishing course which will be held Fridays at lunchtimes and in the evening starting on the 14 May. The course will be run by Charles Halliday who is well known for holding fishing courses locally in Keynsham. Before we finalise the arrangements for the course we need to ensure that there is sufficient interest amongst students to go ahead.. The dual sessions will be £2 and will last for ten weeks. Dpi...@wellsway.bathnes.sch.uk
Mr Pickup
Bathampton Angling Association
Interschools/Youth Groups Teams of 4 Open Fishing Match (Under 17’s Juniors only). This will take place on Sun 12 Sept at Withy Pool, Hunstrete. For more information visit www.bathampton.org or see poster in Admin window.
Jazzercise
There are lots of new Classes added to our Schedule. All the details including later evening Classes and Saturday morning Classes can be found on our website at www.jazzfitnessbristol.co.uk
Carole Loughlin, Jazzercise Class Owner & Instructor
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