Woolmer Hill, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1QB. Tel: 01428 654055 Website: www.woolmerhill.surrey.sch.uk Email: [email protected]Transport: 03456 009009 Attendance: 01428 647062 or [email protected]14 September 2012 NO.1 DIARY September Thurs 20 Awards Evening Tues 25 Year 11 Careers Day & Evening Thurs 27 Woolmer Hill Has Talent October Weds 3 Enrichment Day Thurs 4 Open Evening School finishes at 1.25 pm Tues 9 FOWH AGM 7.00 pm Thurs 11 Yr 11 PPP Evening Thurs 18 Yr 7 PPP Tutor Evening Mon 29 - November Fri 2 Half Term Mon 12 Progress Review Day Wed 21 Certificate Evening 6.00 pm Fri 23 Confederation Inset Day December 13/14/15 Christmas Concert Fri 21 End of Term 12.15pm January Mon 7 Beginning of Spring Term February 18 - 22 Half Term March Fri 22 Inset Day Mon 25 Progress Review Day Thurs 28 End of Term 12.15 pm April Mon 15 Beginning of Summer Term May Mon 6 Bank Holiday 27 - 31 Half Term June Fri 7 Inset Day Fri 28 Inset Day July Weds 24 End of Term 12.15 pm WOOLMER HILL SCHOOL a specialist in maths and computing an international school and academy COMMUNICATION DROP WOOLMER HILL SCHOOL FUND We are extremely grateful for all the support that our parents give to the school and we ask for a contribution of £20 from each parent. The school fund is used for purposes which directly benefit our pupils, such as library materials, computer accessories, display materials and funding for special events for pupils - things which are not catered for in the budget which we receive as an Academy. Please make your payment(s) online, go to www.woolmerhill.surrey.sch.uk and click on the link to make online payments. A letter was sent out last week to all Year 7‟s and new pupils with full internet access instructions. Cheques should be made payable to Woolmer Hill School with your child‟s name and tutor group written on the back. Thank you for your continued support. TIME TO BUILD ON OUR ALL TIME HIGH Woolmer Hill staff and pupils are celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE exam results. 85% of Year 11 pupils achieved 5 A* - C in Eng- lish and maths. We were delighted with our average points score which indicated that many of our pupils gained higher grades includ- ing over 20% who achieved 5A*/A. Our school‟s success is reflected in the fact that almost 95% of our pupils go on to further studies at Godalming, Alton and Guildford Colleges and on to prestigious universities. Outstanding results and well done to the Class of 2012. We look forward to even better for Class of 2013. WELCOME BACK TO A NEW YEAR We are delighted to welcome new members of staff for this year: Mr Nash (Head of Creative and Performing Arts), Mrs Rose (Head of Art), Mr Dance (DoL KS4/ Science ), Mr Attwood, (Head of DT), Miss Bourne (English), Miss On (English), Ms Swaisland (English), Miss Rudd (Maths), Mrs Taylor (Maths). Welcome to the Woolmer Hill family. Sue Bullen, Headteacher OPEN EVENING EARLY CLOSURE Please note the school will close at 1.25 pm on Thursday 4 October for the Woolmer Hill Open Evening. All pro- spective pupils and parents, please come along and see the school from 6.00pm - 8.30pm. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Woolmer Hill, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1QB. Tel: 01428 654055
MESSAGE FROM MR KIERAN DOHERTY, ASSISTANT HEAD As we approach the end of the second week it is wonderful to observe the calm and positive atmosphere around
the school. The behaviour systems which were reviewed last year have been reiterated to both pupils and staff
and will soon appear on our website. Thanks to the support of Mr Wagner we have introduced a new and struc-
tured rewards system which is higher profile and will be a focus point in form time and at assemblies each month,
as well as being an agenda item at our main staff meetings. There are less uniform issues and it is both encourag-
ing and supportive that the few pupils with teething issues in this area have parental notes. Tutors will contact
home next week regarding any uniform issues which persist.
We welcome Mr Julian Dance to the pupil support team as Director of Learning for upper school, who will be
assisted by Mrs Maybury. Mrs Bean remains Director of Learning for the lower school assisted by Miss Chandler.
Attendance matters continue to be dealt with by Mrs Souster, Mrs Toovey and Mrs Fentiman. Together we are
all focused on the progress of pupils ensuring that each is able to reach their potential by offering pastoral sup-
port, interventions and dealing with any emotional and medical needs.
PUPIL ILLNESS OR ABSENCE The school must be notified by 10.00am on the first day of any absence by either phoning the school
on 01428 654055 and pressing 1 or emailing [email protected]. For pupil safety, illness
must be notified on each day of the pupil‟s absence and followed up with a letter to their tutor on return to
school.
PUPIL ILLNESS AT SCHOOL If your child is feeling unwell, they must not simply walk home. As a matter of safety, they should report to the
medical room so that the school can contact you to come and pick them up. Failure to notify the school if your
child comes home feeling unwell will result in an unauthorised absence on their school record. It is Surrey policy
that we cannot give out painkillers to pupils. If your child suffers with headaches and needs medication or they
have been prescribed medication by their doctor, please send some of their preferred medication along with a
letter of consent to the school.
MEDICAL MATTERS Woolmer Hill‟s school nurse, Genny Hobbs, comes into school regularly to meet with selected pupils. She is also
available to any pupil or parent who may want to discuss health issues or concerns with her when she is next in
school. Just contact Pupil Support and they will arrange a convenient time for
Genny to have a chat with you.
Year 8 Girls - HPV vaccinations take place on Wednesday 24 October, Tuesday18 December and Friday 3 May
for further information go to www.immunisation.nhs.uk/hpv
Year 10 - final school booster Wednesday 30 January 2013.
HOLIDAYS Woolmer Hill is part of the Waverley Federation of Secondary Schools which whilst, understanding that it is
tempting to take holidays out of the peak season, recognises that any time away from school has a detrimental
effect on pupil attainment. The Waverley Federation has agreed a consistent approach to requests for absence
for holidays in term time. Requests for holiday absence, unless there are exceptional circumstances, will not be
granted and if pupils are taken out of school regardless of our wishes, they will be marked as unauthorised ab-
sences.
IS YOUR CHILD ENTITLED TO FREE SCHOOL MEALS? Pupils whose parents are in receipt of the following support payments are entitled to receive free school meals:
Income Support (IS)
Income Based Job Seeker‟s Allowance (IBJSA)
Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Child Tax Credit, provided that their annual income is less than £16,190 (as assessed by Her
Majesty‟s Revenue and Customs) and they are not in receipt of Working Tax Credit.
The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Income Related Employment Support Allowance
If you think you are eligible please complete the green application form available from either Pupil Support or
the School Office and return as soon as possible to [email protected]
Please could we urge you to do this as it also means that we gain extra money for the school.
All done in confidence.
FOWH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
9 OCTOBER 2012 AT 7.00 PM The Friends of Woolmer Hill welcomes all parents to
our Annual General Meeting - wine and nibbles will be
provided!
Well Done Drew!
Last term Drew took the brave decision to shave his locks in aid of
„Help for Heroes‟. Drew raised over £150 for the charity.
Drew, a Year 9 pupil, is also a member of the Army Cadets and
said of his efforts “ The „Help for Heroes‟ charity help those sol-
diers who have been injured in service and the families of those
who have died, I wanted to help too.”
We applaud Drew‟s efforts and the example he has set. Congratulations on raising such a signifi-
cant amount for such a worth while charity Drew!
It’s A Gold!! With the Olympics over and the medals toted up, Woolmer Hill
scoop a much coveted GOLD!
Artsmark England inspected Woolmer Hill School recently and has
again awarded them with the highest accolade – the Artsmark Gold
Award.
Mr Nash, Head of the Creative Arts Faculty said of the award “I am
immensely proud of the staff and pupils alike at Woolmer Hill School.
This award recognises the incredible talent that is harnessed and de-
veloped within the Creative Arts Faculty. I must also thank our many community partners who
offer our performers and artists both experience and the opportunity to learn outside of the
classroom.”
This is the third consecutive Artsmark Gold awarded to Woolmer Hill School, testament to the
high standard of Creative Arts provision.
MAIN GOVERNING BODY MEETINGS
Every year the Governing Body has to review attendance at Main Governing Body meetings. As in
previous years, we agreed that parents could attend meetings, as observers, but would be asked to
leave when confidential items are discussed.
The Main Governing Body Meetings during this academic year will be held on November 15 2012,
March 21 2013 and July 4 2013. If you wish to attend, you must advise the Clerk of Governors,
via the School, at least one week before the meeting. Dates of these meetings will be published
again in the Communications Drop at the start of each term.