Category: Year 11

Year 11 Core Mocks

Natalie McGillivary

A reminder that the Year 11 Core Mocks (English/Maths/Science) begin next week, Monday 2nd March. Please find the timetable here.

Students must ensure that they are in Form rooms no later than 8.25am to have their register taken and phone pouch check (this is especially important as phones/electronics are strictly prohibited in exam venues). Students must also ensure that they spend the weekend getting their equipment organised, particularly for their Maths/Science exams. This is the final opportunity to ‘practise’ formally in these three core subjects and we hope that the feedback produced will support students in their final preparations for the external exams.

If you do have any worries or concerns, please do get in touch with Mrs Wagstaff or Miss McMullen.

Parking around the school site

Natalie McGillivary

We have recently been made aware of an incident at the Sixth Form exit. While no injuries or damage occurred, it served as an important reminder that this area is used by young drivers and is also accessed by students leaving the site on foot.

We kindly ask parents and carers to:

  • Keep all access routes and exits clear
  • Not park alongside, or block, the Sixth Form car park entrance
  • Not to use the Sixth Form entrance as a turning point

Your cooperation helps ensure the safety of all students, especially younger children and less experienced drivers, during busy departure times. Thank you for your understanding and continued support in keeping our school community safe.

Kindness term

Natalie McGillivary
We would like to thank the parents of our Year 7 – 9 students for their generous donations for the shoebox appeal. This year we have managed to produce 172 boxes for Manchester Street Angels, which is a record!
We are asking students in Years 10 – 13 to ‘club together’ in their Forms in order to provide Christmas presents for children associated with Warrington Youth Zone and Mission Christmas. We did this last year, and it was a huge success. The deadline to hand these gifts into Mr Hayes (S107) is Friday 12th December.
As part of our Kindness term, students have been having discussions in Form time to plan out an act of kindness. The best examples will secure prizes and a place on our hallowed ‘Wall of Kindness’. Please encourage your son/daughter to take part in this great initiative.

Cross-Country

Natalie McGillivary

A reminder that the next Walton Hall Gardens Cross Country Race is taking place on Saturday 13th December. To read the original letter sent home, click here. Please note, however, for this race:

  • The start time is now due to be 12pm.
  • Runners will be asked to wear a number to identify them from other year groups, so safety pins would be helpful. Although Mr Scott will bring a supply with him.

Any help parents could provide with marshalling or helping record scores, etc., would be much appreciated.