Category: Year 10

Arrangements for PE lessons during Year 11 mock exams

Natalie McGillivary

Due to Covid-19, boys have been utilising the Sports Hall as a changing room. However, this will not be available from Friday 4th December until the end of term because of the Year 11 mock exams. Therefore, boys are expected to come into school in their PE kit for the days when they have their lessons. PE kit MUST be in line with School PE kit regulations.

As we are unable to use the changing rooms, students are expected to leave their bags in the school gym. This will be part of the PE routine and will be communicated to students.

It is advisable that students bring a spare pair of shoes and socks to school. It is likely, even if it is not raining, that the astro-turf may be wet, and a spare pair of footwear means they are not in wet footwear for the remainder of the day. Unfortunately, if the weather is extremely wet, lessons may have to be adapted with groups going in classrooms for part of the lesson.

Please note that Year 11s will continue with PE lessons during the mock exam period.

Career Days

Natalie McGillivary

There are several career days for students to take part in over the coming weeks, all from the comfort of their own homes. Students can learn all about their chosen professions in the morning and then take part in work experience in the afternoon. Every student obtains a personalised certificate they can use in their applications and interviews to university.

The courses are designed for students aged 14–18 and all take place online.

The schedule is as follows:

Midwifery – Saturday November 21st 2020

Law – Saturday November 28th 2020

Dentistry – Saturday November 29th 2020

Medicine – Saturday December 5th 2020

Psychology – Saturday December 5th 2020

Career Choices Day – Saturday December 12th 2020

Aviation – Saturday December 12th 2020

Business – Saturday December 19th 2020

Performing Arts – Saturday January 23rd 2021

Veterinary Medicine – Saturday January 30th 2021

Students just need to visit www.careerdays.co.uk to find out more information and to enrol on any course.

The National Apprenticeship Show

Natalie McGillivary

2 December 2020, 9.30am-4.30pm

  • You can register now for the event by clicking here. That will give you the opportunity to chat with exhibitors by voice/video or text chat as well as download useful information and view online video content. The event ‘goes live’ on 2 December between 9.30am-4.30pm.
  • You can also download content relevant to the exhibitors they are interested in, view videos and apply for positions.
  • Do your research in advance and be prepared with any questions you might have, preparation is everything.
  • Visitors can return to the website for 30 days after the event and will be able to download information, view content during this time.

The National School + College Leaver Show

Natalie McGillivary

1 December 2020, 9.30am-4.30pm

  • You can register for the event by clicking here. That will give you the opportunity to chat with exhibitors by voice/video or text chat as well as download useful information and view online video content. The event ‘goes live’ on 1 December between 9.30am-4.30pm.
  • You can also download content relevant to the exhibitors they are interested in, view videos and apply for positions.
  • Do your research in advance and be prepared with any questions you might have, preparation is everything.
  • Visitors can return to the website for 30 days after the event and will be able to download information, view content during this time.

Consultation on relationship & sex education policy

Natalie McGillivary

As you may be aware, the Government have made changes to the legislation regarding Relationship & Sex Education (RSE) and these changes are due to come into effect shortly. As part of these updates, we have made some minor changes to our RSE Policy.

There are no substantial changes needed to our policy because it was already in line with the expectations set out in the new legislation but, as parents of students attending Lymm High School, we are offering a consultation on the proposed draft policy before it is submitted to Governors for ratification. Please click here to read the new policy.

Should you wish to make any comments, please email info@lymmhigh.org.uk by 3pm on Friday 13th November 2020.

 

Apprenticeship Evening, Thursday 19th November 2020, 6–6.30pm

Natalie McGillivary

At Lymm High School we are committed to providing our students with opportunities to raise aspirations, develop employability skills and make informed choices. As part of our CEIAG programme, and given the importance of your child’s decision making with GCSE option pathways, post-16 option choices and career pathways, we would like to invite parents and students to our online Apprenticeship Evening starting at 6pm on Thursday 19th November.

In these uncertain times it is more important than ever for young people to know the options they have before them so they can make an informed choice about their next steps. We hope that our Apprenticeship Evening will help you and your child be fully informed of the various options available to them. Dr David Armson from the National Apprenticeship Service will be letting you know all about apprenticeships and the opportunities they offer. The evening will include:

  • An overview of apprenticeships
  • Levels explained
  • Who offers apprenticeships
  • How competitive they are
  • Where to find out more

If you feel that an apprenticeship may be of interest to your child, we would encourage you to attend this online event. Please click here to register your interest for this event. A Zoom link will be sent to you on the morning of 19th November.