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Warlingham School will be open Tuesday 7th February 2012

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Warlingham School will be open tomorrow, Tuesday 7th February. Students should arrive for registration at the usual time for a normal school day.

Parents' Workshop - Wednesday, 1st February 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

23^rd January 2012

Dear Parents

Parents’ Workshop: Modern Foreign Languages
Wednesday, 1^st February 2012
7pm

This term’s Parents’ Workshop will be on the theme of Supporting Learning in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL). This follows successful workshops last year on Supporting Literacy, Mathematics and Science. Parents have told us that you would like more curriculum based workshop sessions, hence our decision to run a MFL event this term.

The workshop will be particularly beneficial for parents of students in Years 7, 8 and 9 and will include additional information about the importance of MFL in Key Stage 4, access to higher education and languages in the business world. MFL teachers will give a short introductory talk on the principles of MFL teaching and learning at Warlingham before engaging you in some hands-on activities which demonstrate different concepts and methodologies. Don’t worry; you do not have to be good at languages to join in! We hope that you will bring your child(ren) to this event so that they can help show you how they are learning in MFL as well as, perhaps, learning something new themselves!

Please e-mail atkinsj@warlingham.surrey.sch.uk or telephone the school (01883 624067 extension 2013) to let us know if you intending coming to the event to give us an idea of how many to plan for. Please come to Reception on 1^st February and we will take you from there to the workshop venue.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Regards,

Miss A Woodhouse
(Headteacher)

Informe

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Informe, is an exclusive Warlingham School innovation e-communication service designed to keep you up to date with the latest information about your child and their school by e-mail.

Informe, will send you regular e-mails keeping you up to date with your child’s achievements so that you too can celebrate their hard work and success. In addition it will summarise attendance and Incidents since the start of the academic year and for a recent period.

Some letters home can also be sent by e-mail when you subscribe to Informe, rather than via ‘pupil-post’. This change supports our Eco Schools status by reducing the need to print letters. It will also ensure that you receive letters sent by the school the minute they are available and will also reduce the possibility of them being damaged or lost in transit.

All You Need To Do…

is simply provide us with your e-mail address.
You can subscribe via our website www.warlinghamschool.co.uk by going to the ’Contact Us’ section and selecting the ’Contact Form’ and ‘Enquiry type’ of Informe Subscription. Alternatively you can e-mail: informe@warlingham.surrey.sch.uk. You will receive an acknowledgement reply with the date the next Informe e-mail is due to be sent and a ‘catch-up’ e-mail if appropriate.

To download a copy of the latest leaflet click here

Floating Shelter for the Homeless

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Warlingham School are supporting local churches who are providing shelter and support for the homeless over the Christmas period. Donations of tinned soups, tinned meat and fish, toiletries etc would be greatly appreciated. Donated items can be handed in to Miss Morrison in the LRC. Thank you for your help.

<< Homelessness>>

< Sharman & Mallory >

< Johnson & Chichester >

The Arc - Caterham

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Surrey Police have asked senior schools in the area to display this flyer on their websites for students who may be interested in attending. To download the flyer please click below:

<< The Arc Flyer>>

Years 7, 8 & 9 - Christmas Card Competition

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

For Years 7, 8 & 9

To Design a Christmas card for Warlingham School.

The winning design will be sent to governors & friends of the school.

Theme:

Christmas Animals

You should base your design on animals which represent the Festive Season such as; Reindeer, Donkeys, Camels, Sheep,

Birds e.g. two Turtle Doves, a Partridge in a pear tree.

This theme can be interpreted in any way you like—a simple line drawing or you could design a pattern, make it traditional or you could do it in an unusual and original style. It’s up you!

Specifications:

The design may be produced in coloured pencils or paint

or black only, using a black fine liner, or black paint.

Please do not:

Use wording as it will be added later.
Use any pictures from the internet, Clip Art etc as all entries must be hand drawn only.

Size should be A4 or A5 portrait or landscape.

Deadline:

Finished designs must be handed in to your Art teacher or put in the competition box in B7 by Monday 21st November at the latest.

Prize:

To see your design and name in print!

There will also be an exciting prize for the winner!

To download a copy of the flyer please click here

Parents' Workshop: Thursday, 3rd November 2011, 7pm

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Dear Parents

Parents’ Workshop: Thursday, 3^rd November 2011 at 7pm

You are warmly invited to attend this term’s Parents’ Workshop which will focus on School Improvement.

After a very short introduction about what we see as the priorities for the school’s development over the next few years, we will be breaking into smaller groups to seek your views on what the school currently does well and what you would like to see improved. In this way, you will be able to help us put in place developments that will impact on your child’s experience of school and assist us in improving our service for future cohorts.

The smaller groups will be led by Miss Woodhouse (Headteacher), Mr Bradwell and Mr Price (Deputy Headteachers) and will cover areas such as:

Transfer from primary to secondary school
Learning at Key Stage 3 (including curriculum organisation and homework)
Opportunities beyond the taught curriculum
Managing behaviour and safety
E-communication (including website, Frog and Informe)
Feedback on progress to parents (including reports, parents’ evenings etc).

Our aim is to make the smaller group workshops as interactive as possible so that everyone has a chance to contribute.

The Parents’ Workshop will be held in Room H2 (which will be signposted from reception) and will finish between 8 and 8.30pm. It would be helpful if you could e-mail or telephone to let us know that you are coming to help us with our planning (atkinsj@warlingham.surrey.sch.uk; tel. 01883 624067 x 2013).

I do hope that you will be able to attend and I look forward to seeing you there.

Regards,

Miss A Woodhouse
(Headteacher)

Partnership with Parents - Free Information Days

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Free INFORMATION DAYS

for Parents/Carers of Children with Special Educational Needs

Partnership With Parents are holding 2 FREE INFORMATION DAYS for parents and carers of children and young people, aged 0-19, with special or additional educational needs and for those with learning and/or disabilities to age 25.

These will take place from 9:30am – 1pm in:-

WEST SURREY on Saturday 15^th October at Kings College, Guildford GU2 8DU

EAST SURREY on Saturday 12^th November at PWP Office, Redhill RH1 4AX

There will be bookable talks on:-

SEN in School 9:30 to 11:00

(School Action, School Action Plus & Individual Education Plans)

Annual Reviews of Statements of SEN 9:30 to 10:30 & 11:00 to 12pm

(information on the Annual Review process, what should happen & when)

Parents Participating Confidently 11:30 to 1pm

(with the Local Authority & Schools)

As well as bookable surgery sessions to discuss, in confidence, any particular issues:-

SEN 25 minute sessions

TRANSITION 25 minute sessions (Age 16+)

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS EVENT. Places can be booked by completing a booking form on our Website www.pwpsurrey.org. or download the booking form below. Please e-mail pwp@surreycc.gov.uk or call 01737 737301 if you have any queries. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Open Day 2011

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Evening on Monday, 19th September. If you would like to visit the school during a normal working day we have tours arranged for the following dates.

Thursday, 17th November

Tuesday, 29th November

Tuesday, 13th December

Tours are taken by members of the Senior Leadership Team and start at 9.15am. Spaces are limited, so please call 01883 624067 to book a place.

Outstanding GCSE Results for Warlingham’s Students

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Warlingham School’s students achieved outstanding GCSE results with 92% of its students gaining five or more GCSEs at grade C or above and 67% of its students gaining five or more GCSEs including English and Mathematics. It is the best ever set of GCSE results the school has achieved and it is the fourth successive year that results have continued to rise.

Miss Woodhouse, Headteacher, said: “The students’ examination results are fantastic and they deserve success. I would personally like to congratulate all of our students, as well as thanking parents and the school’s staff for their relentless support of students to help gain these outstanding results.”

There were some outstanding individual successes with Georgina Brown achieving 9 A*, 2 A grades, Katie Fernandez achieving 8 A*, 2 A grades and Parhum Purser achieving 4 A*, 7 A grades. After receiving such excellent results, students will be ready to join Warlingham School’s ‘Outstanding’ (OFSTED 2008) Sixth Form.

Cashless Catering

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

If you would like to add money to your child’s account using Wisepay but can’t access your log in and password, please email the finance team on finance@warlingham.surrey.sch.uk and they will send you the details. Remember, too, that you can see what your child has been buying from the canteen, and you can increase or decrease your child’s daily spend limit of £5 by emailing your request to the kitchen manageress baigb@warlingham.surrey.sch.uk. Don’t forget to keep your child’s account topped up; he or she will be able to see their balance when they purchase food so can alert you if it is getting low, and you can check your balance on Wisepay at any time.

Remember that you can also pay in advance by cheque, payable to ‘Surrey Commercial Services’ and with your child’s name and tutor group clearly marked; if this is received in the Cheque Box by 8.30am it will be credited to the account by break time. If you have difficulty paying by either of these methods, or have any other queries, please contact the finance team who will be happy to help.

Wisepay Letter - Click Here To Download

Cashless Catering Letter - Click Here To Download

System Information - Click Here To Download

Newsletter Article - Click Here To Download

Reminder Letter - Click Here To Download

Congratulations Year 7!

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Year 7 students have made an excellent start at Warlingham School since joining in September. Lessons tours have shown that all students have settled in well and are taking part and enjoying their lessons. Notable successes are Jack Ashenden and Emma Fossett, both from Chichester House, who are top of the House Merit Achievement Table for Year 7 with 39 House Merits each. Emma said: ‘The House Merit system is great, a real challenge. I am really enjoying being at Warlingham especially taking part in Business & Enterprise days such as ‘Soapbiz’ and ‘Newsflash’.’ Jack continued: ‘It really makes you try a little bit harder in lessons and activities. Since joining Warlingham and Chichester House, school has been really exciting. It’s great to be part of a big school but belong to a smaller community within it.’

Headteacher, Miss Woodhouse, is delighted with the Year 7 students who have already become important members of their Houses and are taking part in all activities and lessons with fervour: ‘I am very impressed with the Year 7 cohort who have settled in well and are already at the top of the House Merit Achievement table. They are showing great team spirit and individual stature.’

Upon starting at Warlingham School, students become part of our House system which began in 2004. They join one of four Houses; Chichester House, Johnson House, Mallory House and Sharman House of which they will be a member along with their classmates throughout their school lives. They are cared for by a Head of House, House Achievement Co-ordinator and a team of tutors which will also accompany them throughout their time at Warlingham School. Houses are smaller school communities which have their own ethos, aims and identity. Belonging to a House eases the primary to secondary school transition and promotes team spirit.

Last week, Year 7 took part in their first Business & Enterprise Day, Newsflash, which was organised in conjunction with the English department. Students were put into groups to form their very own ‘newspaper’. Teams worked together in a variety of roles to put together a series of news, arts and sports stories to be featured in their newly branded publication. They even had to interview members of the ‘public’ to obtain potential news stories by using their reporter and journalist skills to probe the interviewees for information! Year 7 students took on every task with enthusiasm and went on to produce excellent and highly entertaining newspapers. Judges from the national newspaper, The Independent, and local publication, The Caterham & District Independent, also took part in the day and commented on the high calibre of the students and the excellent work that they produced.

Overall, the first half term has been a successful time for Year 7 who have had a great start to their school life at Warlingham School. Well done and keep up the good work!

Year 9 Diplomas Information Evening

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Warlingham School is hosting an Information Evening for parents in conjunction with De Stafford and Oxted Schools about the new government initiative of diplomas for the 14-19 age range.

The event will take place at Warlingham School on Tuesday, 20th October 2009 at 7pm and is open to parents of Year 9 students who attend any of the three schools. The evening aims to provide information about the nature of the diplomas, how they will run across the local network of schools and an opportunity to ask question. Staff from all three secondary schools and East Surrey College will be present at the event.

The Information Evening has been scheduled this term, well in advance of the normal options process, to provide plenty of time in which to digest the information so that, when option choices have to be made in the spring term, students and parents are quite clear about the various routes available. Feedback from parents at this time will also assist schools in their curriculum planning.

To ensure all parents wishing to attend this forum are suitably catered for, please complete the slip sent from each school via pupil post (a copy of the letter for Warlingham School students can be found in the Information>Letters section on this website) and return it to your child’s form tutor by Friday, 16th October.

>> www.direct.gov.uk

>>www.yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas

Record Results at GCSE for Warlingham School

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Year 11 students at Warlingham School achieved their best ever results at GCSE and smashed all previous records. They successfully attained two notable government measurements of achievement, with 78% students achieving 5 or more good (A-C) GCSE passes and 64% students gaining 5 or more good (A-C) GCSE passes including GCSE Mathematics and English Language. 100% of Year 11 students gained a GCSE qualification.

There were some excellent individual successes with Sarah Cross achieving 9 A*s and 3 As. Sarah will go on to study Psychology, Chemistry, History and French at Warlingham School’s Sixth Form and hopes to go to university to study for a career as a vet. Bethany Souter, Jasmine Collins and Michael Wyllie gained 7 A*s and 2, 3 and 5 As respectively plus some B and C grades. Bethany and twin sister Hannah Souter, who also achieved great results, will also be joining Warlingham Sixth Form to begin their A Level courses in September. Their mother Mrs Souter said: “We are delighted with Hannah and Bethany’s results. Both girls are wonderful and have worked really hard to achieve these excellent results. The school has really supported them.” Michael Wyllie hopes to go to study Computer Science, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry and would like to go on to university to study Computer Science and eventually have a career in the gaming industry as a developer. Elizabeth Jones and Solmaz Purser both achieved 5 A*s, 4 As and 2 Bs and Ryan Burke gained 4 A*s and 5 As.

Headteacher, Alison Woodhouse emphasised how students had applied themselves so positively in the lead-up to the public examinations and stated: ”Students have worked tirelessly with their teachers to achieve the best results”, she said, “as a school we have very high expectations for our students to do well and I am delighted that they have achieved such amazing results.”

Warlingham School looks forward to these and many other successful GCSE students joining its ‘outstanding’ (Ofsted 2008) Sixth Form in September and going on to accomplish even greater results at Advanced Level.

A Level Success is Outstanding!

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Warlingham School is delighted to announce some of its best ever A Level results this year and would like to congratulate its students on their outstandingly successful performance this year. The A-E pass rate achieved was an impressive 98% and the A – B grade % performance has also continued to improve to 43%. These results endorse the recent Ofsted judgement which again judged the Sixth Form as ‘outstanding’. This is further reflected in the number of excellent individual successes, with ten students achieving three straight A grades or better in their A Levels :-

Lizzy Maskey AAAB

Lauren Showler AAAB

Issey Amigony AAA

Larissa Baker AAA

Alex Bearman AAA

Stephanie Glover AAA

Peter Johnson AAA

Kenny McCarthy AAA

James Pursehouse AAA

Francis Stancliffe AAA

Another 13 students achieved 2 A’s and a B.

Lizzy Maskey who achieved 3 As and 1 B grade at A Level has accepted a place at East Anglia University to study Environmental Geography with International Development and hopes to go on to have a career in developing improved water sanitation in third world countries and Peter Johnson who gained 3 As at A Level having studied Maths, Further Maths and Physics will go on to study Maths at Bath University. Following on from her success last year at GCSE Level, Louise Outlaw, who gained 6 As and 6 A* at GCSE, achieved 5 As at AS Level this year and is looking forward to completing her A Level course next year.

Headteacher, Alison Woodhouse, said: “I am absolutely delighted with the outstanding results and pay tribute to all the students for the hard work and commitment shown by a very dedicated year group who have been a credit to the school throughout their time at Warlingham.” Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form, Rob Scott, was also delighted: “I would like to congratulate the students. I am particularly impressed not only by their excellent grades, but also by their wider commitment both to the school and to the local community as part of their Surrey Graduation qualification.”

Students will celebrate their success with their family and teachers at a graduation ceremony which will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Croydon in September.

Art Exhibition 2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

At this year’s Art Exhibition you will be able to see a fantastic selection of GCSE and A Level work.

The GCSE students have worked on two main coursework themes ‘Surfaces’ and ‘Environments’ and produced a variety of outcomes including paintings, batiks, photographs and 3 dimensional work. Together with their sketchbooks, this work makes up 60% of their GCSE. For the Examination they worked on themes as diverse as Landscape, Pop Art, West Africa, Colour and Changes.

The AS Art and Design students have produced some exciting and impressive coursework based on ‘Autobiography’ and ‘Inside and Outside’. As well as large scale paintings they have created shoes that represent an aspect of their personality or lives. Their examination themes included Fur, Feathers and Scales, More than a Likeness, Figurative Toys and Intense Emotions. The A2 Art and Design students chose their own themes and worked through sustained investigation to produce some highly individual and imaginative work.

The AS Art/Textiles is once again a fabulous and exciting display of colour. They worked through themes of The Natural World to produce batik wall hangings and Line, Shape and Pattern to produce hats and skirts. The A2 students have once again excelled and produced some beautiful creations on their chosen themes.

The exhibition will culminate in a private viewing on Thursday, 25th June from 3.30pm to 7.30pm which parents and friends are welcome to visit. If you are unable to attend the exhibition why not check out the exhibition online in the 'ArtRoom' from Monday, 29th June 2009!

Warlingham Students Are Master Chefs!

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Warlingham School Food Technology department hosted this year’s Warlingham Masterchef on Thursday, 11th June 2009.

The Craft Guild of Chefs School Representative, Chef Matt Owens and Culinary Academy representative, Chef Bernhard Englehardt dished up a gastronomic master class to a group of Year 10 Food Technology students. The two award winning chefs, demonstrated a variety of dishes; Apple Strudel, Fruit Pizza, Leek and Potato Soup, Chicken Kiev and Broth, Seafood Pasta, Butternut Squash Risotto with Parmesan Twists, Salmon Fishcakes with Pineapple and Lime Salsa which the students had to replicate in teams of three in only one hour. The groups worked expertly, embracing new ingredients and techniques such as making fresh pasta from semolina and eggs and strudel pastry which they had to tease and stretch without tearing. They learnt to chop, blanch and prepare a whole chicken by removing the breast and leg portions, something that none of the students had done before.

Assistant Headteachers, Steve Day and James Jackson had the enviable task of tasting all of the final dishes. They presented the winners who prepared the Chicken Kiev and Broth with a prize and certificate. Mr Day said: ‘We have chosen these dishes as they ticked all the boxes. The presentation, taste and texture are all excellent - even the seasoning is spot on. Fantastic, and expertly prepared by the students.’

This annual event is organised by Business & Enterprise and Food Technology teacher, Sue Powell in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs representatives who give up their time to promote catering as a career choice, reinforce the benefits of healthy eating and support the school’s Healthy Schools status. Chef Matt Owens said: ‘It’s great to be back at Warlingham School. We are really pleased that this event engages young people and inspires them to want to prepare and enjoy good, wholesome, delicious food.’

Matt Owens and Bernhard Englehardt were recently honoured by the Guild during their AGM held in April and were presented with Gold and Silver Medals respectively for their commitment and loyalty. Bernhard Englehardt said: ‘The real prize for us is finding out that previous participants of Warlingham Masterchef have gone on to catering college. We are very pleased that this event impacts on the students and has had such a positive and lifelong effect.’

'Take A Seat' - Warlingham School Show

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The show is a series of inter-linking stories about life, love, family and human experience. The storylines are linked to and initially based around a particular location - a park bench, and the variety of life which has come into contact with it. 'Take A Seat' has been devised, created and performed by students involved from Years 7 to 13 under the direction of the Drama department. The poster was designed by Year 13 student, Amy Edwards-Green.

The show will take place from Thursday, 18th June through to Saturday, 20th June 2009 and performances will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are available for students to buy from the Drama Studio during break and lunch times. Adults £5.00 and children/concessions £3.50.

Are you eligible to receive £30 per week?

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Year 11 students who are planning on continuing their education should check to see if they are eligible to apply for EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance). If you are 16-18 and in full-time education or on a recognised apprenticeship scheme and your household income is below £30,810 then you should be entitled to an EMA payment of up to £30 per week.

Application packs are available online at ema.direct.gov.uk or by calling the Learner Support Helpline on 0800 121 8989. Students planning to study at Warlingham Sixth Form will be able to collect application packs in school during the induction (24th & 25th June) and enrolment days.

If any Year 11 student has not yet organised a college course or employment/apprenticeship for when they have finished school please contact Judith Shuttleworth or Karen Ip at the Connexions Centre in Redhill on 01737 773801 for support and advice.

Boost Your Revision!

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Warlingham School will open their doors during the half term holiday to students sitting public examinations. A series of 'booster' sessions have been organised by staff to support students' individual revision timetables. Students wishing to benefit from these extra-curricular revision lessons should consult the list below and attend any relevant sessions. Some focussed sessions have been organised for students who have been specifically invited by the subject teacher. A section has also been created on the website where some departments have uploaded past papers and useful revision material which can be found by clicking on INFORMATION>REVISION MATERIAL> and selecting the subject department required.

HALF-TERM REVISION SESSIONS

TUESDAY, 26TH MAY 2009 :

Chemistry – A Level 9am to 4pm in C22a with Mr Moore - Click here for further information

Government & Politics – Year 13 - 9am to 2pm with Mr Johnston

Physics – Year 11 C/D - 11am to 1pm and Year 11 A*/A - 1.30pm to 3.30pm in A18 with Mr Watkins

WEDNESDAY, 27TH MAY 2009:

History – Year 11A - 11am to 1pm in B8 with Mr Bradwell

THURSDAY, 28TH MAY 2009:

English – Year 12 A/B candidates + Year 11 - 11am to 2pm in C9 with Miss Brown

Government & Politics – Year 12 - 9am to 2pm with Mr Johnston

HALF-TERM FOCUSSED SUPPORT SESSIONS

Relevant students will be invited to attend.

TUESDAY, 26th May 2009 :

Physics – with Mr Watkins

Applied Science - with Mr Randall from 10am to 2pm

WEDNESDAY, 27TH MAY 2009:

History – with Mr Dicks

THURSDAY, 28TH MAY 2009:

Maths – with Mr Raymond

FRIDAY, 29TH MAY 2009:

English – with Mr Hepworth

Budding Warlingham Builders!

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

This year and last year's Warlingham School Year 10 and 11 students who followed the Alternative Pathway completed a two year course on construction. One of the projects they worked on was a raised flowerbed situated on the school site in an area which used to be home to a tree which had become diseased and had be removed. The students worked hard to secure the site, lay foundations and begin construction of the surrounding wall.

It was a huge project for them to complete as they only had two hours per week allocated to the task but the result of their hard work is testimony to their committment and determination to see the project through. The students involved were: Grant Sandford, Taylor Cranfield, Nick Courtman, Jonathan Hunt, Josh Dickenson, Sam Goshawk, Lewis Martin, Lee Dance, Louis Everett, Matt Cavali Turner, Peter Holmes, Charlie Sherlock and Billy Taylor.

On 6th May 2009, Headteacher, Alison Woodhouse, officially opened this new addition to Warlingham School when she unvieled a plaque celebrating these students' hard work.

Bike to School Week

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Monday, 27th April launches the start of ‘Bike to School 2009’ week, a Warlingham School Good Going Team initiative following on from the successful ‘Walk to School’ week held last year.

Participating students will be greeted at school with a free breakfast and hot chocolate drink having cycled or walked from designated ‘drop-off zones’ to school. Aside from the gastronomic benefits, ‘Bike to School’ week helps improve health through exercise and is an environmentally friendly way of travelling to and from school. Cycling and walking will help ease the ‘school-run’ congestion in the community and is a great way of starting the day - why not arrange to cycle/walk with a school friend and make it into a social event too!

So there are no excuses – the mornings are lighter, the school has new lockable secure bike facilities where you can leave your bicycle during the day and if you live too far away from the drop-off zones, why not get your parents to take you by car and cycle or walk the rest of the way?

For further information, speak to your Form Tutor and join us when we ‘Bike to School’ next week!

Sixth Form Funding - Business as usual at Warlingham

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Over the last few weeks, the national media have featured the budget cuts made by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) which funds all Sixth Form and Further Education provision in the country. Due to their miscalculation of the number of students in post-16 education, the LSC alerted schools and colleges on the last day of the financial year that it would be unable to meet its funding guarantee. Warlingham School was notified that their budget would be cut by £77,000 – this is on top of the efficiency savings the school had already been asked to make by the government due to the current economic climate.

Headteacher, Alison Woodhouse, contacted local MP Peter Ainsworth and colleague headteachers of secondary schools in the local area to notify them of the situation. She said: “Having spoken to other headteachers in the area, we were all very concerned at the impact these significant cuts would have on the provision we were able to make for our Sixth Form students. Peter Ainsworth contacted the local newspapers who have picked up the local dimension of this national news story.”

During this year’s Budget, Chancellor Alistair Darling appeared to recognise the huge damage that could be caused by failure to fully fund the number of students in post-16 education and has announced £650million over the next three years (£250milion in the current financial year) towards offsetting the cuts made by the LSC. Alison Woodhouse commented: “It will be some time before the amount of funding allocated to each school and college becomes known, but I am hopeful that it will be sufficient to able us to meet all of our curriculum plans, including new developments to our range of courses and enrichment provision.” She continued: “We will continue to base decisions on protecting our core teaching and learning whilst maintaining an ethos that supports high levels of engagement and achievement that has successfully led to an “outstanding” judgement of our Sixth Form by Ofsted.”

Gamezone7 - come and have fun!

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Gamezone7 is a new after school games club for Year 7 students starting on Friday, 24th April and then every third Friday from 3.30pm to 5pm in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

Have fun with your friends and join in with a host of games - you could even win a prize!

Special treat for gamers will come in the form of refreshments which will hopefully keep you going - so spread the word Gamezone7 is coming to Warlingham School's LRC this Friday!

See Mrs Sewerin, LRC Co-ordinator for more information.

Book Worms Welcome!

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Monday, 9th March 2009 09.10hrs

Warlingham School Learning Resources Centre (LRC) will be opening their doors to the school community on Tuesday, 17th March at 3.15pm when they host a Book Fair in the centre.

The Book Fair, which Year 7 and 8 students will be visiting during one of their English lessons between 12th and 19th March, will be open to the public until 5pm on 17th March. There will be a wide selection of books available to choose from, including fiction and non-fiction, as well as posters and some stationery items. The community’s support will be greatly appreciated as for every book sold at the Fair, Warlingham School will earn a commission which will go towards purchasing new books for students to use in the LRC.

The event has been organised by LRC Co-ordinator Deborah Sewerin in conjunction with Scholastic, a global children's publishing, education and media company to promote the importance of reading and the facilities offered by the Centre.