Author: Natalie McGillivary

Parent and student access to Satchel One platform for homework

Natalie McGillivary

At Lymm High School, we use the ‘Satchel One’ platform for the setting of Homework. Students can also use the app to keep track of their timetable and essential notices when working at home. As students do not carry diaries or planners to record tasks and deadlines, it is essential that all students are able to access the Satchel One platform, via mobile app, tablet or online web browser.

Not only do students have access to the platform so they can better manage their tasks and deadlines independently, parents also have access to each account in order to provide further support. Teachers will upload task instructions for each task, and may also include resources and supporting materials that can be downloaded.

Please note that we do not subscribe to the behaviour, detention or attendance modules, so this will not be accessible on either parent or student accounts.

How can I get access?

Year 7 students have been issued with a paper letter (example below), which details their student PIN, and the parent code that can be used to create up to 5 accounts. All set up details are included on this letter to support first log-in and set-up. 

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Verification of Satchel One accounts for existing parent users

Natalie McGillivary

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are looking forward to welcoming all students back to Lymm High School tomorrow morning, and getting back into our regular learning routines including the setting of homework and revision tasks via Satchel One.

This year, to ensure that all data are secure, Satchel One is asking users to verify their accounts and email addresses. To ensure you are kept up to date with all work your child is being set, please look out for an email or app notification from Satchel One, and follow the quick easy steps to stay connected to your child’s account. 

Further information can be found here Email Verification for Parents / Guardians | Satchel Help Center (satchelone.com)

Kind regards,
Miss S Mulholland – Assistant Headteacher

PE kit and extra-curricular sessions

Natalie McGillivary

No PE kit is required for lessons on Wednesday or Thursday this week. PE lessons will begin Period 1 on Friday. Students will be able to check Satchel One for what kit to bring. Any questions, please contact Mr Kerwin on jkerwin@lymmhigh.org.uk.

The extra-curricular timetable will start from Monday 11th September. The following sessions are additional due to fixtures beginning immediately:

  • Boys Rugby, Year 7 – Thursday 7th September, 3.15pm
  • Boys Football, Year 7 – Friday 8th September and Monday 11th September, 3.15pm

Any questions, please contact Mr Kerwin jkerwin@lymmhigh.org.uk

Netball after-school training dates: September to March 2024

Natalie McGillivary

Please click for the training dates: Netball training 202324.docx

Save the dates:

  • Saturday 7th October 
    Year 10 and 11 Cheshire tournament, 8.00am – 1.00pm
  • Saturday 18th November
    Year 10, Year 11, Sixth Form National Cheshire qualifying tournament, 8.00am – 1.00pm
  • Saturday 2nd March
    Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 Cheshire tournament, 8.00am – 1.00pm

(Please note that for these tournaments, squads will be selected 2 weeks in advance.)

Reminders

Natalie McGillivary

Please find below a reminder about the start dates for students returning to Lymm High School.

 Wednesday 6th September: Years 7 and 12 only

Year 7 students should line up in their form groups on the English Yard at 8.20am. Form tutors will then collect the students and take them to their form rooms.

 Thursday 7th September: Years 8–11 and Year 13

Year 8–11 students should make their way directly to their form rooms.

 

For students travelling to school using Warrington’s Own Buses network, the website has been updated with the latest information here.

In addition, you may have seen in the media the news about some schools being closed due to RAAC concerns. Please be assured that Lymm High is not affected by this issue.

 

Year 7 information

Natalie McGillivary

Letters with log- in details for Parent Pay will be coming to you soon.

Year 7 students will need the new scientific calculator (available from the school shop at £12.00) the model number is Casio Fx-83GT CW. Art pads (£2.00) are also available at the school shop.

The School shop is open during holidays 9-2.30 Monday-Thursday, 9-2 Friday. During term time, the hours are
8-3.30 Monday-Thursday, 8-3 Friday.

Please note that the shop will be closed on Inset days.

Please contact mhayes@lymmhigh.org.uk if you have any questions.

Congratulations, Class of 2023: best ever results!

Natalie McGillivary

After a long, nervous wait over the summer, Year 13 students were finally able to open exam results this morning… and they have done exceptionally well! In fact, these are the best set of post-16 results the school has ever had.

Mrs Jennings, Head of Sixth Form, said:

“I’m absolutely over the moon for the students. This is the cohort who didn’t sit GCSE exams because of Covid, which means they missed out on the benefit of the experience of sitting public exams – so the whole process has been even more nerve-wracking than normal. I am so proud of the way they have handled everything and just delighted to see them doing so well.”

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Message from Mr Williams

Natalie McGillivary

And just like that, another school year has gone!

It’s perhaps easy to forget now how much disruption Covid-19 was still causing one way or another 12 months ago, but we started the year a little unsure as to how much of an impact it would continue to have. In the end, whilst there certainly have been some long-term effects and some additional challenges to deal with, it feels as if we have made a remarkable recovery as a community and it’s been a great year for Lymm High School.

If we needed any evidence of a return to normality, the latest newsletter provides it. Students have been involved in so many different projects, trips, performances and other events that it has been almost impossible to keep up with everything that has been going on over the past few weeks. The newsletter provides a perfect illustration of just how talented our students are, but also what wonderful, socially responsible young people they are. We are extremely proud of them all, just as you must be.

With best wishes for a lovely summer.

Gwyn Williams and all the staff at LHS