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Newsletter 10 June — 14 June 2019
What’s On
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Dates for your Diary
Uniform
Break Times Change
Assemblies
Page 3
Achievement Awards
Page 4
Pride Awards
Page 5
Pride Awards Cont.
Stars of the Week
Page 6
Student Success
Page 7
Lost Property
Recent Letters
Year 10—Exam Attack Session
Page 8
MEASLES MUMPS AND RUBELLA
VACCINATIONS
House Rounders - Competition
times
Page 9
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Page 10
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Cont.
Para Swimming World Series 2019
Page 11
ITV News
Page 12
Exam Equipment Reminder
Library News
Page 13
House Photography Competition
Weekly Calendar
Monday 10th June
House Rounders Competition—ONLY the 14 players
from each House will be participating – ALL other
students will be attending lessons as normal
Tuesday 11th June No Events
Wednesday 12th June 6th Form—Wessex Primary Literacy 2.15pm to
3.15pm
Thursday 13th June KS3 Presentation Evening 4.30pm to 7pm
Friday 14th June No Events
Committed to Achievement
Photograph by Ashleigh Higgins - Year 9
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Dates for your Diary
Monday 17 June Year 10 & 12 exams start
School Closes at 12.45pm—New Year 7 Parent Meetings
Wednesday 19 June Year 10 Geography Trip—Bournemouth
Monday 24 June Year 7, 8 and 9 exams week
Year 8, 9, 10 Watersports Activity Trip—Isle of Wight
Monday 1 July Year 10 Practical Exams this week & catch up for absentees
Headteacher Surgey 4pm to 6pm
Tuesday 2 July Year 6 Induction Day
New Year 7 Welcome Evening 5.30pm to 7pm
Wednesday 3 July Year 11 Leavers Afternoon
Thursday 4 July Year 13 Leavers Afternoon
Year 11 Prom Windsor Racecourse 7pm
Friday 5 July Year 10 Brecon Beacons Trip
Year 13 Prom Hilton St Anne’s Manor, Bracknell 7:30pm
Monday 8 July Year 12 Charity Event in aid of Alexander Devine Hospice
Thursday 11 July Year 9 History Trip—Berlin
Art Exhibition 4.30pm to 7pm
Monday 15 July Year 12 Dof E Gold Expedition
DofE Bronze Assessed Expedition 1
Wednesday 17 July DofE Bronze Assessed Expedition 2
Friday 19 July End of Term 6-School closes at 12.45pm
Break Times Change
Whole school exam week from Monday 24th June to Friday 28th June During the whole school exam week, the break times will change
1st break will be at 10:55am to 11:25 am
2nd break will be 1pm to 1:30pm
Assemblies 3rd June to 7th June
Thank you to PC Slater for delivering assemblies all week on knife crime; these were really informative
and thought provoking. Please do discuss with your child.
If you have any concerns please contact the Head of Year or your child’s Safe lead.
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Achievement Awards
Congratulations to this weeks Bronze Star winners (500 praise points).
Reah Gibbon 8.4
Frances Young 7.6
Taylor Harrington 7.3
Congratulations to this weeks Silver Star winners (600 praise points).
Orlaith Comfort 7.1
Laura Murinyu 7.1
Euan Foley 7.5
Jayne Gichuhi 7.5
Congratulations to this weeks Gold Star winners (800 praise points).
Mia Isernia 8.4
Rose Ingram 7.2
Miah Saleem 7.2
Freddie Ames 7.3
Zack Andree 7.3
Bailey Barnes 7.3
Taylor Brooks 7.3
Emily Buckley 7.3
Jacob Burton 7.3
Joshua Carr 7.3
Danny Cole 7.3
And a Huge Congratulations to this weeks Govenor Award winner (1250 praise points) .
Vaishnavi Vatsavai 7.6
Molly Howse 7.3
Deeya Jutla 7.3
Abbygayle Ward 7.3
Nikki Moore 7.6
Harleen Dhaliwal 7.3
Isabel McKeown 7.7
Well Done to all of this weeks Award Winners.
Eduardo Marinho 7.5
Kuvi Purewal 7.5
Ronnie Bradfield 7.5
Michael Rojow 7.4
Zachary Swadling 7.5
Kaylin Toffa 7.6
Charlie Jenner 7.3
Hero Meyer-White 7.3
Matthew Taylor 7.3
Ella Richardson 7.6
Amisha Sharma 7.6
Selma Suleyman 7.5
Aurangzeb Usmani 7.6
Molly Nelson 7.6
Izabel Dolan 7.2
Kyle Dawes 7.5
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PRIDE AWARDS
Every fortnight year teams will be awarding a certificate to the students in the Year group who have
demonstrated the characteristics we are promoting as part of PRIDE. The following students have been
nominated this week and certificates will be presented in assemblies next week.
Passion for learning and a desire to achieve to potential and beyond; to leave Cox Green as confident,
well qualified, inspired young people and prepared for any future challenge.
Respect as a core principle of every interaction.
Insight into the needs of others – at a local, national and global level so that each child develops the
skills to make a positive contribution to society.
Diligence – the ability to be resilient and persevere; a commitment to make mistakes and to learn from
them.
Enjoyment of the opportunities available and to develop a passion for lifelong learning.
Congratulations and well done to every one of them.
Year 7
Name Form Reason
Passion for learning Samuel Hunter 7.5 Always trying his very best in all his lessons and putting in extra effort at home to support his learning.
Respect/kindness Daniel Brierley 7.1 Always behaves respectfully towards others, ensuring that we learn in a safe and kind environment.
Insight into others Scarlett Jane 7.2 Always shows a caring attitude towards others in her classes and has grown in confidence as a result.
Diligence (above and beyond)
Taylor Brooks 7.3 Always goes above and beyond to try her best in lessons and try new things.
Enjoyment Amelia Staunton 7.6 Always has a smile on her face, is polite to students and staff and looks out for other people in the Cox Green community.
Year 8
Passion for learning Charlie Bendle 8.4 For creative and innovative story writing in English.
Respect/kindness Amelia White 8.4 For completing her own revision and setting a good example.
Insight into others Natasha Sloan 8.2 For supporting the English department.
Diligence (above and beyond)
Oliver Sadowski 8.2 For completing the creative writing task for English.
Enjoyment Sebastian D’Aversa 8.6 For being very helpful in PE and extra curricular groups.
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PRIDE AWARDS cont.
Year 9
Passion for learning Curtis Anderson 9.5 For showing increased enthusiasm in lessons.
Respect/kindness Malachi Jones 9.5 Always treats staff and peers with full respect.
Insight into others Alessandrei Urpiano
9.3 For showing understanding for student who was leaving school.
Diligence (above and beyond)
Dayna Irwin 9.5 For helping other students without being asked in technology.
Enjoyment Jamie Louise Williams
9.4 For loving school and joining in all aspects.
Year 10
Passion for learning Jessica Engleman 10.3 For always working hard in lessons and taking real pride in her work.
Respect/kindness James Little 10.4 For always being respectful and polite to everyone in school.
Insight into others Sam Wood 10.6 For always being kind and respectful to everyone in school.
Diligence (above and beyond)
Olivia Baines 10.1 For always working to her best ability and trying her hardest in all situations.
Enjoyment Joe Poots 10.2 For always attempting all challenges and being positive.
Stars of the Week
Year 7 star of the week is:
Amelia Barnard – Continually making a fantastic effort to do her very best, particularly in Science lessons
– a joy to teach!
Year 9 star of the week is:
Anu Hynes for always positively contributing to Cox Green School.
Year 10 stars of the week:
Raman Johal – fantastic work ethic and consistently making good choices
Eleanor Bunce – Fantastic work ethic, always being positive and making good choices
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Student Success
Berkshire County Schools Athletics
Congratulations to the following students who have done exceptionally well at the U15, U17 and U19
athletics district trials and have now qualified for Berkshire County Schools, on Saturday the 8th of June,
in the following events.
U15:
Imogen Wilson (Y8) – 300M
Aimee Munt (Y8) – High Jump
Cameron Chapman (Y9) – 100M
Zac Richardson (Y9) – 100M
Tyler Gooden (Y9) – Shot Put
Finlay Moore (Y9) – Javelin
U17:
Olivia Phelps (Y11) – 200M
Luke-Lom Hynes (Y11) – 1500M
U19:
Abbie Jones (Y12) – Triple Jump
Molly Kinnon (Y13) - Hammer
If students are successful at the county trials then they have the chance to go forward and represent
England for their age group.
William Hattey 8.3
Over the weekend,1st and 2nd of June, Maidenhead Sea Cadets (T.S. Iron Duke) competed in the
Berkshire District Regatta at Wokingham Waterside Centre. Cadet First Class, William Hattey and his
partner came first in the Junior Boys 2K Double Kayak race and have therefore qualified for the Area
Competition in July. William also kindly stepped in to help Basingstoke Sea Cadet Unit Open Boys rowing
crew as they were a man down; they achieved a comfortable third place in their race.
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Recent Letters
Year 10 - Speaking Booklet
Year 13 - Leavers Afternoon
Year 11 - Leavers Afternoon
Headteacher letter - Term 5
Year 8 - Key Stage 3 Presentation Evening
Year 7 - Key Stage 3 Presentation Evening
Water Sports Activity Week - Pre trip presentation
These letters have been sent to parents via text or email. They can also be found on the
Cox Green School Website.
LOST PROPERTY DISPLAY
Date: Wednesday 12th June 2019 Time & Location: 1st & 2nd break in Lower School
Also after school in the main school corridor for parents to have a look
Items we have are: Coats, PE Kits, Pencil Cases, Trainers, School Jumpers, Blazers,
Keys
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MEASLES MUMPS AND RUBELLA VACCINATIONS
Information sent on behalf of Berkshire Healthcare School-aged Immunisation Team
There has been a sharp increase in the number of cases of measles reported nationally and globally
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47940710 as well as an increase in Mumps cases for 15-24 year
olds. Berkshire Healthcare provides immunisations against infectious diseases for all school-aged
children, and we want to assure you it is not too late to get your child vaccinated. Children are at risk to
themselves and the wider community if they have not received two doses of MMR (usually given at 13
months and 3½ years). Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and
sometimes lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications, initial symptoms may be similar
to cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose and high temperature.
Measles is a notifiable disease and if your child has not received two combined MMR (Measles, Mumps
and Rubella) doses of the vaccine or, has previously received the singular MMR vaccines, they will NOT be
protected and they are AT RISK of contracting the illness as well as passing it on to others, especially at
risk are the vulnerable (babies and individuals with life limiting conditions). Two combined MMR doses
are required for full protection. If you are unsure about your child’s immunisation history, check their Red
Book.
There is no charge for this vaccination and we offer a number of community clinics across Berkshire both
after school and on Saturdays, the service is available to all children attending state, independent and
special schools. This vaccination is not routinely available from GP practices for children of school age.
If your child attends a school in Wokingham, Reading or West Berkshire and you would like your child to
be vaccinated please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 01189
207575.
If your child attends a school in Slough, Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead or Bracknell Forest and you
would like your child to be vaccinated, please contact us by emailing
[email protected], or calling 01753 636759.
House Rounders - Competition times
Monday P1+P2 - Yr 8 Monday P3+P4 - Yr 9 Tues day P3+P4 - Yr7 Friday P3+P4 - Yr10
ONLY the 14 players from each House will be participating – ALL other students will be attending lessons
as normal.
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
What is FGM?
Female genital mutilation is also called cutting or circumcision; it involves the cutting or removal of the female genitals. This can mean anything from a scratch to cutting and stitching. FGM is a human rights violation that is harmful to the health and wellbeing of girls and women.
There are no health benefits to carrying out FGM on girls – there is only harm. Some of the health risks include: Severe Pain and excessive bleeding (haemorrhage)
Genital tissue swelling and infections
Fever, shock and death.
Urinary problems and infections.
Painful periods and difficulty passing menstrual blood.
Scar tissue
Sexual problems, increased risk of childbirth complications and new-born deaths.
Psychological problems (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and low self-esteem)
Summer holidays are a time when there is a higher risk of FGM happening to girls. This is because
some families will choose to carry out FGM over the summer holidays in the UK or may go to their home
countries or abroad to carry out the practice. This is also a time when families may come under pressure
from relatives and friends in the UK or their home countries to have their daughters cut. As a parent or
guardian you have a duty to protect your girls from FGM at all times.
The Law - FGM has been illegal in the UK since 1985. It is also illegal to take a British girl or habitual
British resident to another country to have FGM done or to help arrange for FGM to be carried out on a
girl. Anyone caught doing or arranging FGM will be sentenced to up to 14 years in prison and / or fined.
In 2015 new changes were made to the law on FGM. These changes include:
FGM Protection Orders: anyone can ask for a court to issue a protection order if they think that a girl
is at risk of FGM. If the court believes that a girl is at risk of FGM they can give instructions to the
family to protect that girl. For example: the court can seize the girls passport or require that a girl
is brought back to the UK from abroad.
Failure to Protect: parents have a legal duty to protect their daughters from FGM. This means that
parents can be prosecuted if they do not prevent FGM happening to their daughter. For example:
leaving a girl with a relative when you think FGM could be a risk and failing to ensure that your
daughter does not undergo FGM.
FGM is a Criminal Offence
It is child abuse and a form of violence against women and girls.
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cont.
Parents
What can you do to ensure your daughter is safe from FGM?
Speak to your extended family to make sure they know about the UK law and the legal consequences of inflicting FGM on your daughter will have for you.
Share this information with family and friends.
Discuss the risks of FGM with all family members to ensure they understand and are able to protect your daughter from FGM.
Develop a plan with your daughter so that she understands what FGM is, that no-one is allowed to do it to her and that she must come to you if she thinks she is at risk from FGM.
Speak to the Safeguarding Manager at school who will be able to direct you to the best person to help.
What you can do if you are at risk?
There are a number of places that you can seek help:
You can talk to your Safeguarding Manager, your teacher or your GP about your concerns.
If you are in the UK you can also ring a support service especially for girls at risk of FGM, like the
If it is an emergency and you think someone you know is at immediate risk of being taken out of the
UK for FGM, ring one of the numbers above or the police on 999.
Support Group Contact Information Opening Hours
NSPCC helpline 0800 028 3550 Open 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.
Forward 0208 960 4000 Open Mon -Fri 10:0017:00
Childline 0800 1111 Open 24 hours a day – 7 days a week
Police 101 Open 24 hours a day – 7 days a week
Para Swimming World Series 2019
Katie Crowhurst is swimming this weekend in Berlin, Germany at the Para
Swimming World Series.
Good luck Katie, all the staff and students are so proud of you!!
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ITV NEWS
On Friday 7th June ITV News came into school to interview students about Theresa May.
Super proud of Denny and Lucy who were interviewed about their experience of meeting the Prime
Minister when she visited in December.
Our amazing Year 13 Government and Politics students, and Head Girl Jess had lots of opinions to share
with the reporter too.
Ms Walsh shared her thanks on behalf of the school for all the support our local MP has given all the
schools in the area and Mr Worrall enjoyed his moment in the spotlight too.
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Library News
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8.30am to 3.30pm 8.30am to 5pm 8.30am to 7pm 8.30am to 5pm 8.30am to 5pm 10am to 1.30pm 11am to 2pm
Term Time—Library Opening Times
Welcome back after your week break. We hope that you all enjoyed the weather and had a good
rest.
We want to wish all of you taking exams the best of luck and please remember if you need any help
finding books or a quiet space in which to study, come along to the library when you can.
Please also note that we are having a book sale at the moment (mostly fiction). We have a lot of
books at a very reasonable price so please come along and have a look.
Exam Equipment Reminder
Bring the correct equipment to every exam.
Your exam timetable so you know your seat number
At least 2 BLACK pens, pencils, rubber, ruler, calculator, protractor and compass. These must be in
a clear pencil case or clear plastic bag. Calculators must be taken out of their cases. Calculator lids
are not allowed in the exam room.
You may bring a bottle of water into the exam room in a clear, unmarked bottle and no bigger than
500ml.
You must arrive 15 minutes before the start of your examinations.
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